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District says robotics grant provided $12,500 and 12 instructional kits
Summary
District leaders told the board that a robotics sponsor initially submitted for $3,800 but the award totaled $12,500, delivering 12 instructional robotics kits (two for competition). The kits will be used across grade levels for engineering and computer-science instruction.
District leadership reported that a robotics sponsor submitted a smaller grant request but the award was larger.
"The total amount that was given to us as part of the grant was 12,500," Dr M told the board, adding the district received 12 kits for instruction across grades and two kits intended for competition. Officials said the kits will support K–12 engineering, computer science and programming instruction.
Board members praised staff and teachers for pursuing grants. The district also noted other teacher-led grant applications, including a middle-school teacher applying for a '21st century' grant and a high-school technology teacher receiving smaller instructional awards.
Superintendent-level staff said the kits expand hands-on learning resources amid constrained district resources and increasing partnership support; the board did not take a formal vote on the grant award during the segment.
