Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
10/23/2024 - 6:00 PM  
Category:
Consent Agenda  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
15.6 Review and Approval of Potential Project Lead the Way Grants  
LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Goal:
Goal 1:
All students will receive a high quality education in a safe and welcoming environment with high expectations and rigorous instruction in the California State Standards that prepare them for college and career.
 
Policy:
 
Enclosure:
2025-2026 PLTW Grant Application Summaries  
File Attachment:
Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Middle and High School Summary Grant 2025-2026.pdf
 
Summary:
Review and Potential Approval Grants for Project Lead the Way (PLTW) to implement and expand Project Lead the Way (PLTW) in Mt. Diablo Unified School District Schools 6-12. The two participating schools include Riverview Middle School (Phillips 66 grant) and Ygnacio Valley High School (Lockheed Martin grant). The program will be implemented during the school day at Ygnacio Valley High School. Riverview will implement PLTW during the school day and in the Riverview Expanded Learning Program. The total grant is for $20,000 and will pay for supplies, materials, equipment, training and PLTW participation fees. PLTW provides transformative learning experiences for PreK-12 students and teachers across the U.S. creating an engaging, hands-on classroom environment and empowering students to develop in-demand knowledge and skills they need to thrive. They also provide teachers with the training, resources, and support they need to engage students in real-world learning.  
Funding:
Riverview: $10,000 (Phillips 66 PLTW Grant) Ygnacio Valley High School $10,000 (Lockheed Martin Grant)  
Fiscal Impact:
MDUSD would receive $20,000  
Recommendation
Move to approve the submission of the $10,000 PLTW Grant from Phillips 66 for Riverview Middle School and the $10,000 PLTW Grant Lockheed Martin for Ygnacio Valley High School and acceptance if awarded.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Heather Fontanilla - Program Spec/Career Pathways/Linked Learning
Signed By:  
Ruth Steele - Director, Secondary Education
Signed By:  
Elizabeth McClanahan - Director of Purchasing and Warehouse
Signed By:  
Gustavo Aguilera - Executive Director, Fiscal
Signed By:  
Samantha Allen - Chief, Educational Services
Signed By:  
Dr. Adam Clark - Superintendent
 
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Debra Mason Moved, Member Linda Mayo seconded to approve the Original motion 'Move to approve the submission of the $10,000 PLTW Grant from Phillips 66 for Riverview Middle School and the $10,000 PLTW Grant Lockheed Martin for Ygnacio Valley High School and acceptance if awarded.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 5 - 0
   
Linda Mayo     Yes
Debra Mason     Yes
Cherise Khaund     Yes
Keisha Nzewi     Yes
Erin McFerrin     Yes