HCPS FL Logo Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, May 10, 2016
TO: School Board Members
FROM: Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Steelcase Education Active Learning Center Grant Agreement
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Hillsborough County Public Schools is the recipient of the Steelcase Education Active Learning Center Grant for Turner/Bartels K-8 School. The Active Learning Center is designed for student engagement and collaboration. This grant, valued at $62,000, covers the furniture and integrated technology to include the purchase, installment, and classroom design.  Empire Office as the participating dealer, facilitates the specification, ordering, installation, and servicing of the Active Learning Center furniture and technology solution.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Motivate students to become responsible learners
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
The district will not incur any costs associated with the grant agreement.
EVALUATION
Under the terms of the grant, Turner/Bartels K-8 School will conduct an impact study which minimally includes completion of the Active Learning post-occupancy measurement tool. This study will focus on teaching, learning, and student success.
SUBMITTED BY: 
Janet Spence   Denny B. Oest
Instructional Leadership Director, Middle School
(813) 272-4862
  Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
    C 1.04
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20160510_760 (Board Meeting) * Section C Item# 1.04