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Meeting Date:
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11/30/2017 - 6:30 PM
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Category:
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Reports and Communications from the Superintendent of Schools
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Action
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Subject:
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2. Action on a Request to Adopt a Resolution to Support Fabrication Lab Grant Application
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Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
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Goal 1 Academic Achievement
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Attachments
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Fab Lab Resolution of Support
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File Attachment:
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Background:
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The Milwaukee Public Schools supports STEM education and the integration of curricula so that students can leverage content knowledge, gain exposure to new technology, and make connections beyond the classroom. One such way to support STEM education and the integration of curricula is the use of Fabrication Laboratories, also known as “fab labs.” Fab Labs are creative spaces in which people can gather to learn about design and manufacturing technologies and design, create, or invent things in individual or collaborative projects. Fab Labs provide access to materials, tools, and technologies that allow for hands-on exploration and participatory learning by both students and the wider community.
In an effort to develop a Fab Lab, Milwaukee Public Schools Administration requests that the Board adopt a resolution in support of the Fabrication Laboratory Grant Application to be submitted to Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation for fiscal year 2018. The resolution affirms that, if awarded the grant, the Milwaukee Public Schools commits to carry out the Fabrication Laboratory Grant at Bay View High School and Barack Obama School of Career and Technical Education.
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Fiscal Impact Statement:
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The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation reimburses project sponsors for up to $25,000 in equipment costs in one fiscal year, with a 1:1 match requirement. In light of the 1:1 match requirement, the Milwaukee Public Schools has secured matching funds from other grant awards for Fab Lab equipment purchases.
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Implementation and Assessment Plan
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Upon approval by the Board, the resolution will be submitted with the grant application.
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Recommendation:
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The Administration recommends that the Board adopt the attached resolution supporting the Fab Lab grant application.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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John Hill, Ph.D. - Director
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Signed By:
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Ruth Maegli - Chief Academic Officer
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Signed By:
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Mary Barnum - Budget Analyst
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Signed By:
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Dr. Darienne Driver - Superintendent
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