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Sarasota County Schools
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA Landings Administrative Complex 1980 Landings Blvd. 3:00 P. M.
March 18, 2008 Board Meeting
Agenda Item #13


Title
APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH NEW COLLEGE AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY TO PROVIDE THE SCIENCE OUTREACH FOR STUDENTS PROGRAM AT BOOKER MIDDLE

Description

The Science Outreach for Students under the Governor's Opportunity Alliance Program provides for science enrichment for Booker Middle School students in cooperation with New College students. The New College Coordinator trains teams of Environmental Studies students to provide Guided Nature Walks, Classroom Lectures, and Interpretive Field Experiences for Booker Middle School students and staff.  Booker Middle School has collaborated with New College for this learning opportunity for the past three years and found the experience to be mutually beneficial.



Recommendation
That the contract for continuation of services, with New College.  The Science Outreach for Students Program at Booker Middle School be approved as presented.

Contact
NELSON/DETTMANN

Financial Impact
N/A