RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE ADMINSTRATION - March 18, 2002
21. Learn and Serve America: K-12 School-Based Programs Grant
Application
INFORMATION:
The Pennsylvania Department of Education is seeking applications for the Learn and Serve America: K-12 School-Based Programs Grant. Learn and Serve is a component of the National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993. The grant is available to public schools for the development and/or expansion of local service learning programs. The purpose of this grant will be to enhance the current community service program by establishing a Student Service Learning Center, staff development, awards recognition for students, and to infuse service projects into the curriculum. Grants will be awarded for three years with annual review.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the adminstration be authorized to submit an application for a Learn and Serve planning grant in the amount of $8,000 for 2002-2003 school year.
The administration's recommendations 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 33, and 34 were considered together.