January 25, 2011
Status:
Approve New Agreement with Sonshine Educational Tours.
On January 15, 2008, the School Board approved the new Teaching American History Grant Application, a three-year grant program that began July 1, 2008. As part of this grant, Sonshine Educational Tours, an approved vendor, will provide a week-long educational trip to Washington, DC. Thirty elementary, middle, and high school American History teachers who are part of the 2010-2011 Teaching American History Grant Cohort will be taking part in this trip. In addition, six designated master teachers will accompany them in the role of mentors. This intense week-long training will provide teachers with an increased knowledge in American History. Sonshine Educational Tours will provide each participant with meals, room and board, admittance to local museums and historical sites, and intensive studies.
These agreements have been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the School Board Attorney.
There is a financial impact of $68,354 to the district. The source of these funds is the U.S. Department of Education Teaching American History Grant. There is no additional financial impact to the district.
Requested Action
Approve New Agreement with Sonshine Educational Tours.
Summary
On January 15, 2008, the School Board approved the new Teaching American History Grant Application, a three-year grant program that began July 1, 2008. As part of this grant, Sonshine Educational Tours, an approved vendor, will provide a week-long educational trip to Washington, DC. Thirty elementary, middle, and high school American History teachers who are part of the 2010-2011 Teaching American History Grant Cohort will be taking part in this trip. In addition, six designated master teachers will accompany them in the role of mentors. This intense week-long training will provide teachers with an increased knowledge in American History. Sonshine Educational Tours will provide each participant with meals, room and board, admittance to local museums and historical sites, and intensive studies.
These agreements have been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the School Board Attorney.
School Board Goals
| Goal One: Student Achievement (2008-2011) | ||
| Goal 4 - All stakeholders will work together to build a better school system. |
Financial Impact
There is a financial impact of $68,354 to the district. The source of these funds is the U.S. Department of Education Teaching American History Grant. There is no additional financial impact to the district.
Source of Additional Information
Diane Carr 754 321-1850 Louise Ball 754 321-1873 Shellie Gory 754 321-1873
Associated File Attachments
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F-01 Contract with Sonshine Educational Tours (Files) | |
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ExecutedCompleteCopy (Files) |