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Meeting Date:
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10/13/2009 - 7:30 PM
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Category:
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Consent Agenda
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Action
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Subject:
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8.40 (Item 40) Request to submit an Enhancing Education Through Technology American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Competitive (EETT-C) grant to the California Department of Education.
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LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Goal:
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Enclosure
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EETT-C Grant Budget
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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Staff requests authorization to submit an Enhancing Education Through Technology American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Competitive (EETT-C) grant for 4th and 5th grade students and teachers at nineteen elementary schools in the district. The schools include, Holbrook, Sun Terrace, Delta View, Wren Avenue, El Monte, Mt. View, Westwood, Silverwood, Gregory Gardens, Ayers, Cambridge, Shore Acres, Meadow Homes, Bel Air, Rio Vista, Fair Oaks, Ygnacio Valley, Hidden Valley and Highlands. The grant provides funds for personnel to coordinate and implement the grant program staff have named “Reading to Learn”, provide professional development for 102 participating teachers, purchase curriculum, software, and technology such as LCD projectors, laptops, document cameras and computers on wheels “COWs”. If funded, the grant will provide $936,300 over two years.
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Funding:
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Funding is provided by California Department of Education.
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Fiscal Impact
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Grant will generate up to $936,300 over two years. There is no impact to the general fund.
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Recommendation:
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Approve submission of grant application and acceptance if received.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Stephanie Roberts - Director of Development
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Signed By:
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Rose Lock - Assistant Superintendent of Middle
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Signed By:
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Alan Young - Associate Superintendent
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Signed By:
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Bryan Richards - Chief Financial Officer
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Signed By:
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Richard Nicoll - Interim Sup
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