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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA Landings Administrative Complex 1980 Landings Blvd. 3:00 P.M.

March 15, 2011 Board Meeting Agenda Item #19 Title APPROVAL OF THE STEM INNOVATION GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE GULF COAST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR VENICE HIGH SCHOOL Description COMPETITIVE:  Grant funds of $26,870.00 will be used to purchase 150 TI-Nspire Navigators and 150 TI-Nspire with Touchpad Handhelds.  These will be used to directly support EAR (Engagement, Alignment, and Rigor).  Students will engage through the interactive devices which are in direct alignment with State Sunshine Standards.  Rigor is intensive and pushes students to a higher level in a fun way.  Teacher can quickly evaluate the level of student understanding and reinforce concepts and immediately identify which student needs differentiated instruction. Recommendation That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the STEM Innovation Grant proposal. Contact  WHITE & ROCA/CANTALUPO       Financial Impact N/A Attachment:  STEM Innovation Grant.pdf