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Guilford County Board of Education
Regular Meeting
June 9, 2009

To:	Members, Board of Education
From:	Maurice O. Green, Superintendent Barbara Zwadyk, Chief of Curriculum and Organizational Development Officer
Date:	June 5, 2009
RE:	Mathematics and Science Development and Innovation Project

Guilford County Schools has the opportunity to apply for an Institute of Educational Sciences grant sponsored U.S. Department of Education (USDE). For this Mathematics and Science Development and Innovation project, four partners will develop and pilot test a standardized pre-health professions mathematics and science supplementary curriculum with high school faculty and students in after-school and summer enrichment programs. The total grant funding is $600,000 per year for three years with no financial cost to the district.

RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends that the board apply for this grant.

Attachment - Executive Summary

In compliance with federal laws, Guilford County Schools administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law. Refer to the Board of Education's Discrimination Free Environment Policy AC for a complete statement. Inquiries or complaints should be directed to the Guilford County Schools Compliance Officer, 120 Franklin Boulevard, Greensboro, NC 27401; 336.370.2323.

All Guilford County Schools facilities, both educational and athletic, are tobacco-free learning environments.