Created : July 30, 2014 at 01:13 PM
June 09, 2014
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Approve the participation of all District 2nd & 3rd grade classes in the First Move Chess Curriculum, provided through America?s Foundation for Chess (AF4C).
AF4C developed First Move for 2nd & 3rd grade students to develop their critical thinking, analytical, and STEM skills as well as other intellectual and social benefits through learning to play the game of chess. Three BCPS elementary schools piloted the program this year with outstanding results. Expanding the program to all elementary schools will allow all 2nd & 3rd students access to the well-researched, long term benefits of chess. It will also help promote the benefits of chess to all BCPS students and to the community at large.
AF4C has pledged to fund $1,096,350 over the two years. They will fund $912,600 in 2014-15 and $183,750 in 2015-16. Additionally, the District is seeking additional partnerships and funding opportunities from external sources to offset the local funding gap.
Not to exceed $499,450 District funding over a two-year time period.
2014 - 15 BCPS cost not to exceed $308,800.
2015 - 16 BCPS cost not to exceed $190,650.
Source of funds: Additional State Funds for Schools allocated for next year.
Requested Action
Approve the participation of all District 2nd & 3rd grade classes in the First Move Chess Curriculum, provided through America?s Foundation for Chess (AF4C).
Summary
AF4C developed First Move for 2nd & 3rd grade students to develop their critical thinking, analytical, and STEM skills as well as other intellectual and social benefits through learning to play the game of chess. Three BCPS elementary schools piloted the program this year with outstanding results. Expanding the program to all elementary schools will allow all 2nd & 3rd students access to the well-researched, long term benefits of chess. It will also help promote the benefits of chess to all BCPS students and to the community at large.
AF4C has pledged to fund $1,096,350 over the two years. They will fund $912,600 in 2014-15 and $183,750 in 2015-16. Additionally, the District is seeking additional partnerships and funding opportunities from external sources to offset the local funding gap.
School Board Goals
| Goal 1: High Quality Instruction | ||
| Goal 2: Continuous Improvement |
Financial Impact
Not to exceed $499,450 District funding over a two-year time period.
2014 - 15 BCPS cost not to exceed $308,800.
2015 - 16 BCPS cost not to exceed $190,650.
Source of funds: Additional State Funds for Schools allocated for next year.
Source of Additional Information
Desmond K. Blackburn 754-321-3838
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