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Meeting Date:
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1/15/2020 - 3:00 PM
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Category:
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Consent Calendar
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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12.8 CURRICULUM: Memorandum of Understanding With the SETI Institute to Participate in the NASA Airborne Astronomy Ambassador Program (no fiscal impact)
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Strategic Plan:
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Enclosure
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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The SETI Institute is a nonprofit scientific and educational organization founded in 1984 with the mission statement: “To explore, understand, and explain the origin and nature of life in the universe, and to apply the knowledge gained to inspire and guide present and future generations. We have a passion for discovery, and for sharing knowledge as scientific ambassadors to the public, the press, and the government."
The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding is to establish an agreement between the SETI Institute and Perris Union High School District that will foster: (1) development and delivery of science teacher professional development (PD), (2) support classroom implementation of a NASA Airborne Astronomy Ambassador (AAA) science curriculum, (3) enable measurement of student standard based learning outcomes in terms of understanding specific science concepts, cross cutting ideas, and science practices; and (4) enable measurement of student attitudes toward STEM, STEM learning, and STEM careers.
The SETI Institute will be responsible for AAA travel expenses, housing (private room), and meals for required pre-flight meetings, flight, and required post-flight meetings costs. Paloma Valley High School will absorb the cost of substitute teachers while Mr. Joe Jennings is out of the classroom during the flight week.
The term of this Memorandum of Understanding shall be from January 16, 2020 through December 31, 2020.
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Funding:
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No fiscal impact.
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Recommendation:
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It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the SETI Institute to participate in the NASA Airborne Astronomy Ambassador Program.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Julie Zierold - Director - Curriculum and Instruction
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Signed By:
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Charles Newman - Assistant Superintendent
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Signed By:
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Dawn Bray - Director - Purchasing
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Signed By:
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Candace Reines - Deputy Superintendent
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Signed By:
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Grant Bennett - Superintendent
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Vote Results:
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| Original Motion | | Member Dr. Jose Luis Araux Moved, Member David Nelissen seconded to approve the Original motion 'It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the SETI Institute to participate in the NASA Airborne Astronomy Ambassador Program.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 4 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 4 - 0 | | | | | Anthony T. Stafford, Sr. | Yes | | Dr. Randall Freeman | Yes | | Dr. Jose Luis Araux | Yes | | David Nelissen | Yes | |
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