STEM CLASSROOM LABS AND GRANT APPLICATION TOOL
How many schools are included in this District application?
Provide a brief summary of your entire project. If you are proposing improvements in more than one school, include all schools in this summary. This summary will be used for communication purposes. - 100 words max.
Has your district secured the required private donation of cash, like-kind, or equipment in a value of no less than $100,000? NOTE: Donation must be secured prior to receiving grant funding.
If Yes, what is the value of the donation, date secured, and donation source?
Value:
Date:
Source:
Type of donation:
Cash (describe) -25 words max.
Like-kind (describe) -25 words max.
Equipment (describe) -25 words max.
Other (describe) -25 words max.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Multiple projects covering several schools are allowed.
Verify this project serves grades 9-12 Y / N
Select Proposed Project type –
New construction - addition to existing educational facility OR
Modernization or renovation of existing space
Square footage ______
Has your district experienced decreased enrollments of more than ten percent over the last five years due to inter-district transfers to schools with STEM facilities constructed or modernized in that same period of time.
If yes, proved data and evidence to support your claim. – 250 words max.
Describe the project for this school. – 250 words max.
BUDGET
Provide a brief budget narrative. – 250 words max.
Detailed budget WITH COST
Construction
Permits/inspections
Project management
FF&E
Utilities
Information Technologies
STEM Materials / Tools/ Curriculum
Total Project Cost
ADDITIONAL PROJECT INFORMATION
It is understood this project will use traditional public works (Design/Bid/Build). Please indicate here if the project will use alternative Public works.- 250 Words Max.
High Performance – Indicate which High Performance Building Standard you will use if applicable.
ESTIMATED PROJECT TIMELINE
Bid Date if applicable MM/DD/YY
Construction Completion date if applicable
EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES
Number of students currently served by the existing lab space
Number of students that will be served by the proposed lab space
Describe limitations of current space or lack of current space as it pertains to graduation requirements (offering lab science classes consistent with SBE College and Career Readiness Graduation Requirements for the class of 2019 and beyond) and ability to meet the 2013 Washington State Science Learning Standards. -250 Words max.
Explain how the proposed improvements and materials will link with an instructional program consistent with Washington State 2103 Science Learning Standards, student achievement in science, including course and pathway, and prepares them for postsecondary opportunities to further their STEM learning and career pathways (include course titles and grade level of students to be served in the lab space).- 250 words max.
Describe the schools(s) current staff capacity (ratio of qualified science teachers to students) and ability to implement Washington State 2013 Science Learning Standards in the enhanced or new Lab science space OR demonstrated plan and budget to do so. - 250 words max.