Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
9/7/2023 - 5:00 PM  
Category:
Student and Staff Recognitions  
Type:
Info  
Subject:
7.1 2023-2024 Shannon Foundation Grant Awards - Beth Cheuk  
Strategic Plans:
 
Policy:
 
Enclosure:
 
File Attachment:
SB Appreciation_ Shannon Awards_September 7, 2023 SB Meeting.pdf
 
Background and Summary:
Beth Cheuk, Supervisor of Community Relations, will present Staff Recognition items for Board information.

The Edgar and Eleanor Shannon Foundation for Excellence in Public Education: Charlottesville/Albemarle, was formed in 1990 to raise and distribute money to public school teachers in the City of Charlottesville and County of Albemarle for their use in implementing innovative classroom teaching ideas.

$24,128 in total funding for 16 grants to teachers in Charlottesville and Albemarle Public Schools for 2023-2024.

Level 1 Projects:

Hands-On Learning for English Learners
Catherine Gray and Katie Williams, Clark Elementary School
$750.00

#Who's Tweeting Now?
Sabra Timmins, Jackson-Via Elementary School
$746.00

Real World English
Leslie Scally, Johnson Elementary School
$750.00

Level 2 Projects:

Strike Up the Band…Saw
John Baran, CATEC
$5,000
 
Funding:
 
Strategic Plan:
Provide A Culture Of Safety, Wellness, And Belonging - Goal 2: CCS will foster a strong sense of community.  
Action Required:
No action is required.  
Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends the Board receive the report.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Dr. Royal Gurley - Superintendent