Item 205

Authorize to exercise a contract renewal option with NH Project Learning Tree, Concord, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 11-30-11, item #76), to continue Phase II of the Mathematics and Science Partnership Project entitled Building Vertical Science Literacy Through Environmental Themes and Field Investigations by providing professional development to build the capacity of participating schools to transfer their teaching practices such that they achieve genuine science literacy for all students through environmental topics and field investigations, in an amount not to exceed $100,000. Effective July 1, 2013 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2014. 100% Federal Funds.