Friday, July 31, 2009

$112,867 in stimulus funds for B-R

Bancroft-Rosalie School was granted $112,867 in stimulus funds for 2009. The Title I remedial program will get $33,739 and Special Education will get the remaining $79,128. The stimulus funds are being put to use right away for the following purposes:
Staff development and teacher support in Reading and Math $49,500
Math curriculum materials $5050
Laptop computers for special education $9,564
Reading and math assessments $2189
Special education room improvements $5100
Preschool playground equipment and improvements $20,164
Purchase of interactive whiteboards (Smartboards) $7300
One classroom paraprofessional $14,000