Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 8/21/2019 - 3:30 PM
Category: Action Items
Type: Action
Subject: 14.11 CURRICULUM: Agreement for Professional Consultant Services With Gears 2 Robots to Provide After School Robotics Programs (funded through the Local Control Accountability Plan Supplemental and Concentration Funds at a total cost not to exceed $40,160, not the General Fund)
Strategic Plan:
Enclosure
File Attachment:
GEARS 2 ROBOTS CONTRACT 19_20.pdf
Summary: The Perris Union High School District would like to enter into an Agreement with Gears 2 Robots for the purpose of providing math and science teachers at Perris High School, Paloma Valley High School, and Heritage High School, the opportunity for professional development on the integration of robotics into their content areas. Math and science teachers will learn how to build relevancy in their classes by having their students practice applying mathematical ways of thinking, the ability to apply mathematics to novel situations, and to have the opportunity for linking classroom mathematics and statistics to everyday life, work and decision-making through the integration of robotics.

Students will learn how to design, build, and program robots, as well as apply real-world math and science concepts, develop problem-solving organization, and team building skills.

The Consultant will provide the following:

- Professional development two (2) times per week for thirty-two (32) weeks
- End-of-year event competition
- 192 Mentoring Hours for High School

The term of this Agreement shall be from August 22, 2019 through June 30, 2020 at a total cost not to exceed $40,160.00.
Funding: The cost for this item is included in the 2019-20 operating budget funded through the Local Control Accountability Plan Supplemental and Concentration Funds, not the General Fund.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the Agreement for Professional Consultant Services with Gears 2 Robots to provide after school robotics programs.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Dian Martin - Director - Educational Services
Signed By:
Charles Newman - Assistant Superintendent
Signed By:
Dawn Bray - Director - Purchasing
Signed By:
Candace Reines - Deputy Superintendent
Signed By:
Grant Bennett - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member David Nelissen Moved, Member Anthony T. Stafford, Sr. seconded to approve the Original motion 'It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the Agreement for Professional Consultant Services with Gears 2 Robots to provide after school robotics programs.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 5 - 0
   
Dr. Jose Luis Araux     Yes
David Nelissen     Yes
Edward Garcia, Jr.     Yes
Anthony T. Stafford, Sr.     Yes
Dr. Randall Freeman     Yes