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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, April 21, 2015
TO: School Board Members
FROM: Jeff Eakins, Acting Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Amendment to the Subagreement #2500-1618-00-A with the University of South Florida (USF) for the Implementation of the Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) to the Stars Project at Stewart Middle Magnet School
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On March 3, 2015, the School Board approved a Subagreement with USF for the STEM to the Stars project.  This school-based project is designed to integrate the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) STEM resources into the curriculum of two courses at Stewart Middle Magnet School.  It is part of the national Project Lead the Way curriculum for middle grade students.

USF has extended the period of performance through May 1, 2016.  This is a no cost extension.

USF requires The School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida to sign the Amendment to the Subagreement before the Assistant Vice President of USF Research and Innovation.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Motivate students to become responsible learners
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
USF will fund STEM to the Stars in the amount of $9,714 for activities and materials necessary for the successful implementation of this project.
EVALUATION
Under the terms of the project, USF is responsible for the project evaluation.  USF project personnel and the district, including the Assessment, Accountability, and Evaluation Department will work collaboratively to provide the required reporting and any appropriate artifacts.
SUBMITTED BY:  Rebecca T. Kaskeski, Ed.D., Instructional Leadership Director, Middle
Larry R. Plank, Ed.S., Director, K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
    Denny B. Oest

  Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20150421_688 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 1.02