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Sarasota County Schools
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA Landings Administrative Complex 1980 Landings Blvd. 3:00 P. M.
July 20, 2010 Board Meeting
Agenda Item #53


Title
APPROVAL OF THE STEM PROJECT PARTNERSHIP MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE GULF COAST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF VENICE AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description

Partnership agreement between the Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice and the School Board of Sarasota County to improve science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) teaching and student learning in grades 6-12 for the south county middle and high schools. The Foundation will provide funding and resources to support professional development on the new state NeXt Generation Mathematics and Science standards, and to enhance opportunities for students to promote readiness for STEM related postsecondary programs and careers.



Recommendation

That the STEM Project Agreement with the Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice be approved as presented.



Contact
WHITE & ROCA

Financial Impact

N/A




Attachment:  GCCf Sarasota STEM Project Work Plan 7-12-10.pdf
Attachment:  GCCFV STEM 2010 2011 Budget 71510.pdf
Attachment:  GCCF-V Sarasota STEM Partnership Agreement 7-20-10 (2).pdf