Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 11/17/2010 - 7:30 PM
Category: Consent Agenda
Type: Action
Subject: 9.18 (Item 18) Authorization to submit a grant to the California Department of Education for the Enhancing Education Through Technology Competitive (EETT-C) American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) grant.
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Summary: Staff requests authorization to submit a grant to the California Department of Education for the Enhancing Education Through Technology Competitive (EETT-C) American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) grant to support 7th through 12th grade students. These funds are intended to meet three goals:
1. To enhance college and career readiness programs and/or to improve high school graduation rates;
2. To improve student achievement, that can be widely implemented as best practices by State Educational Agencies and district; and
3. To provide professional development as an important part of the comprehensive education technology program. A minimum of 25 percent of the total grant award must be spent in this area.
MDUSD is eligible to apply for $500,000 for one year.
Funding: Funding is provided by California Department of Education.
Fiscal Impact There is no impact to the general fund.
Recommendation: Approve submission of the grant and acceptance if awarded.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Stephanie Roberts - Director of Development
Signed By:
Denise Rugani - Director of Secondary Support
Signed By:
Rose Lock - Assistant Superintendent of Middle
Signed By:
Joe Estrada-C - Director of Technology
Signed By:
Greg Rolen, Esq. - General Counsel
Signed By:
Steven Lawrence - Superintendent