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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA Landings Administrative Complex 1980 Landings Blvd. 6:30 p.m.

May 1, 2018 Board Meeting Agenda Item #31 Title APPROVAL OF THE RED TIDE DETECTION DEVICES (RTD2) GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE NATIONAL ACADEMIES OF SCIENCES, ENGINEERING AND MEDICINE FOR BOOKER HIGH SCHOOL Description COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $397,127 will improve the college- and career-readiness of Booker High School students through real-world STEM experiences. RTD2 will provide BHS students with the opportunity to work side-by-side with Mote Marine Laboratory scientists to combat harmful algal blooms (HABs) in the Gulf of Mexico. If awarded, a subgrant of $235,562 will be provided to Mote Marine Laboratory to support scientists' time and equipment/supplies for the project. Recommendation That the Red Tide Detection Devices (RTD2) grant proposal be approved. Contact KINGSLEY & ROCA Financial Impact N/A Attachment:  RTD2.pdf