Created : March 16, 2013 at 11:10 PM
August 05, 2003
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Approve the submission of two new grant applications to the Jordan Fundamentals Grant Program.
The Jordan Fundamentals Program recognizes outstanding teaching and instructional creativity in public secondary schools that serve economically disadvantaged students. The program provides up to $2,500 per project to support the development of outstanding original lesson plans or thematic units that demonstrate high student expectations. Applications are accepted from teachers and paraprofessionals who work with students in grades six to twelve in schools where at least 40% of the student population are eligible for the free or reduced lunch program.
The funding announcement was disseminated to all secondary schools and centers and posted on the Grants Administration and Government Programs Department website. A technical assistance workshop was conducted by the Grants Administration and Government Programs Department on May 8, 2003 to review the application and answer questions about proposal development. Two applications are being submitted for a total request of $4,922 in grant funds. Schools submitting applications are H.D. Perry Middle and Whiddon Rogers Education Center. Proposed projects include having students construct and study a butterfly garden to develop science, mathematics, and language arts skills and providing LEP students with science-based field experiences and projects that will build students_ scientific background knowledge, expose them to new scientific concepts, and help them succeed on the FCAT. All projects exemplify high expectations for learning, meet local or state content standards, and advance school improvement plans.
The positive financial impact is $4,922. The source of funds is The Jordan Brand, a division of NIKE, Inc. There is no additional financial impact to the school district.
Requested Action
Approve the submission of two new grant applications to the Jordan Fundamentals Grant Program.
Summary
The Jordan Fundamentals Program recognizes outstanding teaching and instructional creativity in public secondary schools that serve economically disadvantaged students. The program provides up to $2,500 per project to support the development of outstanding original lesson plans or thematic units that demonstrate high student expectations. Applications are accepted from teachers and paraprofessionals who work with students in grades six to twelve in schools where at least 40% of the student population are eligible for the free or reduced lunch program.
The funding announcement was disseminated to all secondary schools and centers and posted on the Grants Administration and Government Programs Department website. A technical assistance workshop was conducted by the Grants Administration and Government Programs Department on May 8, 2003 to review the application and answer questions about proposal development. Two applications are being submitted for a total request of $4,922 in grant funds. Schools submitting applications are H.D. Perry Middle and Whiddon Rogers Education Center. Proposed projects include having students construct and study a butterfly garden to develop science, mathematics, and language arts skills and providing LEP students with science-based field experiences and projects that will build students_ scientific background knowledge, expose them to new scientific concepts, and help them succeed on the FCAT. All projects exemplify high expectations for learning, meet local or state content standards, and advance school improvement plans.
School Board Goals
| Goal 1 - All students will achieve at their highest potential |
Financial Impact
The positive financial impact is $4,922. The source of funds is The Jordan Brand, a division of NIKE, Inc. There is no additional financial impact to the school district.
Source of Additional Information
Frank Mandley, 765-6674 null
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