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Board approves staff application for David C. Ford Digital Learning Leadership Cadre grant
Summary
Board granted permission to apply for and accept the David C. Ford Digital Learning Leadership Cadre grant that supports a district educator’s participation in statewide professional development and conferences; the board approved the grant authorization unanimously.
The board on Sept. 16 authorized staff to apply for and accept the David C. Ford Digital Learning Leadership Cadre grant from the U.S. Department of Education, enabling a district educator who has served on the state tech cadre to continue participating in statewide professional development.
The staff presentation said the grant is competitive and that only 15 educators in the state serve on the cadre. The grant provides funding to attend conferences, in‑person meetings and professional development activities, and the district requested permission to continue the staff member’s participation and to accept any associated grant funds.
A motion to approve the grant application and acceptance passed unanimously 7–0.
Discussion only: board authorized staff to apply for and accept the grant; no district match or budget amendment was presented at the meeting.
Action: board approved authorization to apply for and accept the David C. Ford Digital Learning Leadership Cadre grant, motion carried 7–0.
