Teaching and Learning
Action Item |
DATE: | Tuesday, October 16, 2018 |
TO: | School Board Members |
FROM: | Jeff Eakins, Superintendent |
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
Approve the Purchase of LEGO Education Materials and Curriculum and Related Professional Development Workshops from LEGO Education North America (Sole-Source Provider) (Office of Teaching and Learning) | |
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
The learning tools are specifically chosen based on the grade levels served by each school at various elementary and middle schools. LEGO robotics equipment and curriculum offers students the following benefits:
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STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES | |
• Improve the high school graduation rate • Provide a student-centered learning environment that engages every child | |
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes) | |
Expenditures were $182,465 for the fiscal year 2017/2018. Funds in the amount of $130,000 will be available for anticipated purchases for the 2018/2019 fiscal year from the following (remaining balances as of September 25, 2018):
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EVALUATION | |
For the 2017/2018 school year, the use of robotics expanded in our K-12 schools during the regular school day (both for core instruction and electives in middle and high school), during out of school time, including summer camps, and more teams are participating in weekend competitions. District staff continually review robotics products, and LEGO materials have been selected for these opportunities in grades K-8. | |
SUBMITTED BY: Larry R. Plank, Ed.S., Director K-12 STEM |
Deborah Cook | Gretchen Saunders | |
Chief Academic Officer, Teaching and Learning (813) 272-4221 |
Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270 |
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C 6.08 | ||
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20181016_909 (Board Meeting) * Section C Item# 6.08 |