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Otsego Public Schools FoundationP.o. Box 251

Otsego, MI49078

EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION GRANT APPLICATION

The purpose of the Excellence In Education grant is to provide support for innovativeEducational programs that are not ordinarily funded through the school budget.

Deadline: Only grant applications mailed to the above address and postmarked byMarch 16,2012 or received by Deb Wesaw in Central Office by the same date willbe considered. Finalists may be requested to present the application to the Foundationtrustees.

Criteria for award consideration may include the following:

1. Number of students affected in 1 year.2. Length of use (how many years will it last)3. Used in school system before4. Requested and denied through school budget process5. Applicant participated in OPSF fund raising project.6. Application filed properly and received by deadline.7. Historically, requested amounts from $50.00 to $750.00 have been considered

first, partial grants may also be awarded after consultation with applicant.

Grants will be awarded by letter no later than May 31,2012. Excellence in EducationGrants are awarded to staff members of the Otsego Public Schools. Should the recipientaccept a position elsewhere, items funded through Excellence in Education grants mustremain the property of, and in possession of, the Otsego Public School District.

Funding for grants not implemented by the end of the 2012-2013 school year will revertto the Foundation.

Project Summary:

Staff Member's Name: Jess feel t:jQelo~~

Title of Proposal: PelSh \YVj C\r)C\gtrr BooIe. Q.'{\ d No\'\n ct\ 0'(\,/d- . R.eQchY\C\ Sk(lls,

Dollar Amount Requested: "(J)400 p 00 -...)A follow-up report must be submitted no later than June 1,2013. Failure to submit thisreport may result in disqualification from future funding.

Excellence in Education Grant Application

Staff Member's Name: Jessica HoekstraBuilding/Grade: Alamo Elementary: 2nd GradeTitle of Proposal: Pushing Chapter Book and Nonfiction Reading SkillsDollar Amount Requested: $400Implementation Date: September 4,2012Estimated number of studentsTo benefit per year: 25

Estimated classroomlife (in years): at least 10 years

Detailed description of final outcome (attach additional pages as needed):Last year, I taught 3rd grade and the former teacher in my room was gracious enough to leaveseveral class sets of books for me to use. However, now that I am a second grade teacher, thereading levels of these books are too high for most of my students to comprehend. Because ofthis, I am requesting money to purchase class sets of grade level appropriate chapter books andnonfiction books. These books will be used primarily during the last two months of school afterwe finish the stories in our guided reading curriculum. In reading chapter books as a largegroup, it is my hope and my goal that students who are still struggling with chapter books willgain the skills and confidence to start reading them independently. It is also my goal thatstudents who are already reading chapter books will be challenged by the higher-level questionsand follow-up activities I will create for them. By creating differentiated activities for thesechapter books, each student will be challenged in a way that is appropriate for his or her readinglevel. My goal for the nonfiction books is that my students will feel more equipped to read,comprehend, and apply informational text. With the higher emphasis on nonfiction reading andwriting in the new Common Core Standards, I feel students need to be exposed to and beginlearning comprehension skills for nonfiction text early on. After reading these books, I plan tohave my students do writing and technology activities to push them to think more deeply aboutand to apply the information they read. These chapter book and nonfiction book comprehensionand application skills will help set my students up for success throughout their schooling.

Describe the educational objective:Students will be abl~,to better read and understand grade level appropriate chapter books andnonfiction books by learning and applying reading comprehension skills and performingdifferentiated follow-up activities.

Has a project like this been used in OPS before: Yes_X_ NoIf "Yes" please explain.Others have been granted money in the past for the purpose of purchasing grade levelappropriate reading materials.

At times funding may become available from other sources. Could this project beenhanced with more funding: Yes _X_ No __If "yes" please explain:If more funding were to become available, this project could be enhanced with the purchase ofadditional nonfiction books to add to my classroom 'library. In doing this, students who finishtheir library books would have a greater selection of nonfiction books to choose from. This willprovide more opportunities for students to practice the nonfiction reading skills they haveacquired.

I attest that funding of this item is outside the scope of the building budget at this time. Ifin subsequent years operating supplies are required, I understand that they will be fundedthrough the budgeting process and further grants for such operating supplies will bedenied.

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Jessica Hoekstra: Grant Book List

Night of the Ninjas by Mary Pope Osborne: 26 copies @ $3 each

Ruby Bridges Goes to School by Ruby Bridges: 26 copies @$1 each

Bats by Lily Wood: 26 copies @ $3 each

Calendar Club Mysteries-The Case of the Back-to-School Burglar by Nancy Star: 23 copies @ $3 each

Cavemen Do Drive School Buses by Marcia Thornton Jones and Debbie Dadey: 20 copies @ $3 each

A Tree is a Plant by Clyde Robert Bulla: 22 copies @ $4 each

Total: $399


Otsego, MI 49078


The purpose of the Excellence In Education grant is to provide support for innovativeEdncational programs that are not ordinarily funded through the school budget.

Deadline: Only grant applications mailed to the above address and postmarked by March 16,2012or received by Deb Wesaw in Central Office by the same date will be considered. Finalists maybe requested to present the application to the Foundation trustees.


1. Number of students affected in 1 year.2. Length of use (how many years will it last)3. Used in school system before4. Requested and denied through school budget process5. Applicant participated in OPSF fund raising project.6. Application filed properly and received by deadline.7. Historically, requested amounts from $50.00 to $750.00 have been consideredfirst, partial grants may also be awarded after consultation with applicant.

Grants will be awarded by letter no later than May 31, 2012. Excellence in Education Grants areawarded to staff members of the Otsego Public Schools. Should the recipient accept a positionelsewhere, items funded through Excellence in Education grants must remain the property of, and inpossession of, the Otsego Public School District.

Funding for grants not implemented by the end of the 2012-2013 school year will revert to theFoundation.

Project Summary:Staff Member' s Name:Title of Proposal:Dollar Amount Requested:

Dana L. ShaltryElementary Spanish Curriculum/Teaching Materials$1,181.55

A follow-up report must be submitted no later than June 1,2013. Failure to submit this report mayresult in disqualification from future funding.

Excellence in Education Grant

Staff Member's Name: Dana L. Shaltry

Building! Grade: K-5 Washington St. ElementaryK-5 Dix St. ElementaryK-5 Alamo Elementary

Title of Proposal: Elementary Spanish Teaching Materials

Dollar Amount Requested: $1,181.55

Implementation Date: September 2012

Estimated number of studentsto benefit each year: 1,064

Estimated classroom life(in years): 20 +

Detailed description of final outcome:

Currently I am working on developing a K-5 Spanish Curriculum; however, I am limitedon resources. In this grant, I would purchase a bilingual carpet for the Dix St. ElementarySpanish room, as well as three sets of plastic foods (one for each school) which will be used in avariety of ways in Spanish food units. I would also purchase projectable topic-based audioflashcards that will enhance the students' learning of the language. All materials will be used ina variety of ways. If I had to prioritize items by most important to least important, I would putthe rug first, the audio flashcards second, and the sets of food third.

Describe the educational objective:

By the end of a K-5 Spanish curriculum, students will be able to use the Spanishlanguage in a variety of ways, understand and interpret both written and spoken language, anddevelop insight into other cultures. Students will have explored many aspects of the languageand its cultures.

Has a project like this been used in OPS before: Yes: No: X

At times funding may become available from other sources. Could this project be enhanced withmore funding? Yes: _X_ No:

Since I am building this elementary Spanish curriculum from the ground up, I could always usemore resources and more time to enhance the program.

I attest that funding of this item is outside the scope of the building budget at the time. If insubsequent years operating supplies are required, I understand that they will be funded thoughthe budgeting process and further grants for such operatin supplies wil e- enied.

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Carpet is 6'9" x 9'5." Colors and numbers in Spanish and English.

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Item Two (3 sets)Complete Food Set With Activity Packet and Storage Bag for Spanish Classes

Teach Food Vocab in a Hands-on Way! Item No: 01 090 F02491

@ Product DescriptionComplete Food Set With Activity Packet and Storage Bag for Spanish Classes

Food sets offer many reinforcement classroom activities: interactive verb drills, hands-on reinforcement of nouns, simple everydaydialogue, a visual tool to introduce new vocabulary and a great prop for TPR commands. Set includes all 4 food sets (breakfast,lunch, dinner, fruits & vegetables), storage bag and activity packet for Spanish classes.

18 Activities Specifically Written for Our Four Food Sets!This packet comes with 18 different activities to "spice" up your teaching of essential food vocabulary in Spanish with the foodbags. All activities require very little preparation; a few require an extra prop or two in addition to the food bags while most requireno extra materials at all. ©2012. 21 pages. 8 x 11 inches. Reproducible.

Our Price: $95.00 (3 sets = $285)

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Otsego Public Schools FoundationP.O. Box 251

Otsego, MI 49078



Deadline: Only grant applications mailed to the above address and postmarked by March 16,2012 orreceived by Deb Wesaw in Central Office by the same date will be considered. Finalists may be requestedto present the application to the Foundation trustees.

Criteria for award consideration may include the following:1.Number of students affected in 1 year.2. Length of use (how many years will it last)3. Used in school system before4. Requested and denied through school budget process5. Applicant participated in OPSF fund raising project.6. Application filed properly and received by deadline.7. Historically, requested amounts from $50.00 to $750.00 have been consideredfirst, partial grants may also be awarded after consultation with applicant.

Grants will be awarded by letter no later than May 31, 2012. Excellence in Education Grants are awardedto staff members of the Otsego Public Schools. Should the recipient accept a position elsewhere, itemsfunded through Excellence in Education grants must remain the property of, and in possession of, theOtsego Public School District.Funding for grants not implemented by the end of the 2012-2013 school year will revert to theFoundation.

Project Summary:

The kindergarten and first grade teachers of Washington Street Elementary are requesting12 iPads and 24 stylus iPads pens for classroom implementation. iPads will provide a meansto deliver instruction, engage students in lessons, and provide follow-up practice. The finaloutcome would be an increase in the students' mastery of skills in all areas of education. Theymake differentiated instruction easier with the vast number of applications available to teachers.

iPad Stylus pens can be used for writing, handwriting, art, assignments, and applicationswith small touch areas. They are developmentally appropriate for building fine motor skillsneeded for penciland paper work. By using a stylus pen with the iPad, students will be workingon multiple skills at once.

Staff Member's Name: Katie Eichler, Dawn Griffith, Jennifer Knight, Christine Nicholson, BarbSchreuder, Betsy Whalen

Title of Proposal: iPads for Kindergarten and First Grade at WSE

Dollar Amount Requested: $5988 (iPads) + $72 (iPad Stylus pens) + tax


Staff Member's Name: Katie Eichler, Dawn Griffith, Jennifer Knight, Christine Nicholson, BarbSchreuder, Betsy Whalen

Building/Grade: Washington Street Elementary / Kindergarten & First Grade

Title of Proposal: 12 iPads and 24 Stylus pens for classroom use in Kindergarten & First Grade

Dollar Amount Requested: $499/iPad - $5988, iPad Stylus pens $3-5 each

Implementation Date: Immediately

Estimated number of studentsTo benefit per year: 150

Estimated classroomlife (in years): 10

Detailed description of final outcome (attach additional pages as needed)

iPads will provide a means to deliver instruction, engage students in lessons, and provide follow-up practice. The final outcome would be an increase in the students' mastery of skills in all areas ofeducation. They make differentiated instruction easier with the vast number of applications available toteachers.

Currently, there are only 10 iPads available to the entire school. With 12 additional iPadsavailable to Kindergarten and First Grades classrooms, the teachers will be able to use them morefrequently to support learning for every student. When each child has an iPad, teachers will be able totailor instruction to individual skill development needs.

Kindergarten and first grade students will enjoy manipulating current technology whilecontinuing their education. They will be excited to play the educational iPad games, which are funand interactive. This will serve as a reinforcement tool for the classroom lessons. Because there areapplications for all content areas, iPad uses are endless.

iPad Stylus pens can be used for writing, handwriting, art, assignments, and applications withsmall touch areas. They are developmentally appropriate for building the fine motor skills needed forwritten work. By using a stylus pen with the iPad, students will be working on multiple skills at once.


The educational objective is to allow more children the opportunity to use technology in theclassroom to enhance the curriculum. iPads are also a very cost effective way to help prepare students forthe technology based future of learning.

Lower elementary students find ipads easier to navigate than laptops or desktop computers. Theapplications are preloaded and at their fingertips. Students will not have to rely on a teacher's help after

being trained. Since iPads are a mobile device, they also will allow students to work in small groups orindividually throughout the classroom.

Activities on the iPad offer immediate feedback, so students learn from mistakes and can reframeideas. Many applications that are available offer cross-curricular lessons that will save time reviewingand teaching new material. iPads are a paperless way for students to apply existing knowledge andgenerate new ideas or processes.

iPads are versatile tools which will allow us to provide an expansion of resources in all areas oflearning without the typical cost. There are thousands offree game-like applications that excite studentsto practice and learn grade specific material. Virtual field trips can also be used to "take down theclassroom walls" and allow student enrichment through interactive maps and exhibit-specific content.Our students will become more aware of the world around them.

Has a project like this been used in OPS before: Yes~ No __If "Yes" please explain.

There are presently ten iPads available for use at Washington Street Elementary. Teachers checkout the iPads daily for students to use in their classrooms.

Currently, due to the number of available iPads, teachers use the iPads for small group instructionand/or partner work. Students in kindergarten through fifth grade utilize a variety of applications to learnnew concepts, review, and expand their knowledge. Applications include math drill games, phonic skillbuilders, and many cross-curricular lessons.

At times funding may become available from other sources. Could this project be enhanced withmore funding: Yes ~ No_If "yes" please explain:

Additional funding would help purchase iPad applications that are not "free" programs. Newlycreated technology and learning applications tend to be expensive. Providing monies to purchaseinnovative apps will help enhance, created, and sustain engaging learning experiences for students andteachers.

I attest that funding of this item is outside the scope of the building budget at this time. If insubsequent )fears operating supplies are required, I understand that they will be funded throughtbe bUdgezg pr~cess a . furtber grants for sucb operating supplies will be denied.

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A follow-up report must be submitted no later than June 1,2013. Failure to submit thisreport may result in disqualification from future funding.


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At times funding may become available from other sources. Could this project beenhanced with more funding: Yes NoIf"yes" please explain:

I attest that funding of this item is outside the scope of the building budget at this time. Ifin subsequent years operating supplies are required, I understand that they will be fundedthrough the budgetin process and further grants for such operating supplies will bedenied.

Detailed Description of Final outcome:

Otsego Middle School media center is a very busy place but lacks a comfortable,relaxed and inviting space to sit and read, visit with friends, or enjoy a game ofcheckers or chess. Students would welcome the chance to enjoy an area like this.

Having an area like this would attract more students to take advantage of the manyopportunities we have to offer. Dix Street, Washington Street and the high schoolhave such areas and Iwould like to provide this for the middle school students also.

To this end Iwould like the Excellence in Education Grant to purchase the following:

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The educational objective is to encourage reading and educational games, such ascheckers and chess by providing a relaxed and inviting area to attract students.

Has a project like this been used in OPS before: Yes,as mentioned above DixStreet,Washington Street and the high school have relaxed seating areas.

At times funding may become available from other sources. Could this project beenhanced with more funding: Yes,additional funding could provide additional"brainy" games and artificial plants to further build a welcoming atmosphere in themedia center. -'

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Detailed Description of Final outcome:

Otsego Middle School media center is a very busy place but lacks a comfortable,relaxed and inviting space to sit and read, visit with friends, or enjoy a game ofcheckers or chess. Students would welcome the chance to enjoy an area like this.

Having an area like this would attract more students to take advantage of the manyopportunities we have to offer. DixStreet, Washington Street and the high schoolhave such areas and I would like to provide this for the middle school students also.

To this end I would like the Excellence in Education Grant to purchase the following:

From All Modern.com (see attached) (also sold by Demeo but more expensive)-2 Fatboy Avenue Second Block in lime green @ $169.00 each = $3382 Fatboy Avenue Second Block in black @ $269 each = $5382 Fatboy Avenue First Block in lime green @ $149 = $2982 Fatboy Avenue First Block in black @ $249 = $498

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From Meijers (see attached)-1 #JH100737 Walnut Wood Chess Set @ $24


The educational objective is to encourage reading and educational games, such ascheckers and chess by providing a relaxed and inviting area to attract students.

Has a project like this been used in OPS before: Yes,as mentioned above Dix Street,Washington Street and the high school have relaxed seating areas.

At times funding may become available from other sources. Could this project beenhanced with more funding: Yes, additional funding could provide additional"brainy" games and artificial plants to further build a welcoming atmosphere in themedia center.


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Project Summary:

Staff Member's Name: Bev.e;-l ey RCilltlOVV

Title of Proposal: L..e v e..iill€) t-he PICA y /,'l l!J F I' e Id (ji) 0 H S

Dollar Amount Requested: t I J 516 Q£.



Staff Member's Name:Building/Grade:Title of Proposal:Dollar Amount Requested:Implementation Date:Estimated number of studentsTo benefit per year: 700

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Estimated classroomlife (in years) 5+



Has a project like this been used in OPS before: Yes__ NoIf "Yes" please explain.

At times funding may become available from other sources. Could this project beenhanced with more funding: Yes NoIf "yes" please explain:


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LEVELING THE PLAYING FIELD@OHS

Detailed description of final outcome:Approximately 15% of the students at the high school do not have access tocomputers at home on which to do homework or complete projects begun at school.I would like to level the playing field by having 4 iPads that would be available forcheck out overnight. I want iPads because they have the flexibility to be computerword processors, Internet explorers (if student has access to a wireless hotspot),camera and camcorder all in one device. Many of the projects that students do aspart of the curriculum require one or all of these tools. Recognizing that these samestudents who do not have computers at home, also do not have Internet connectivityat home, the following are some apps that do not need to be connected to enablestudents to complete work:

o Notes- taking noteso Keynote (PowerPoint)- creating a multimedia presentationo Numbers (Excel)- creating spreadsheetso Pages (Word)- typing a papero Penultimate- creating a sketch, taking noteso Vimeo- editing video taken with the iPado iBrainstorm- organizing thoughts and ideas for a project

If the student is able to get to a hotspot, there are even more apps that wouldenhance their ability to complete schoolwork.

The media center would need the grant to cover the following:

4 iPad2 @ $399 each = $1596

Describe the educational objective:The educational objective is to provide a device that would give students without acomputerized device at home the opportunity to borrow one from the media centerovernight to conveniently complete schoolwork.

Has a project like this been used in OPSbefore: No

Could this project be enhanced with more funding: Yes. If more funding wasavailable, I would like to also purchase Zagg Mates for each iPad that would providea very sturdy cover and keyboard.


Staff Member's Name: Sarah JewettBuilding/Grade: Third Grade AlamoTitle of Proposal: Smart Board SoftwareDollar Amount Requested: $68.96Implementation Date Fall 2012Estimated number of studentsTo benefit per year: 50+

Estimated classroomlife (in years) 5+ years

Detailed description of final outcome (attach additional pages as needed)Better understanding of Language Arts, Writing (Persuasive, Narrative, andProofreading), and Math through technology (Smart Board)

Describe the educational objective:These programs will correlate with the Common Core Standards and will assist studentswith a better understanding in the language arts and math areas.

Has a project like this been used in OPS before: Yes No Possibly??If "Yes "please explain.I do know that lower el has Smart Board technology, but the upper el has not had theopportunity to use these programs.

At times funding may become available from other sources. Could this project beenhanced with more funding: Yes __ No __ Again, possibly?If "yes" please explain:If proven successful, more programs like these could be beneficial for the Smart Boards.

As principal, I attest that funding of this item is outside the scope of the building budgetat this time. If in subsequent years operating supplies are required, I understand that theywill be funded through the budgeting process and further grants for such operatingsupplies will be denied.

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2. Reading and Writing Lessons for the Smart Board Grade 2-3Item # NTS 529039$17.24

3. Persuasive Writing: 40 Ready to Use Motivating Lessons on CD tohelp you Teach Essential Writing Skills Grades 3-6Item # NTS 528512$17.24

4. Capitalization and Punctuation Grade 3-6Item # NTS 514025$17.24

5. Narrative Writing Grade 3-6Item # NTS 514026$11.24

Total Amount $68.96


Staff Member's Name:Building/Grade:Title of Proposal:Dollar Amount Requested:Implementation Date:Estimated number of studentsTo benefit per year: L/;;3

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Detailed description of final outcome (attach additional pages as needed)S-e-e Ct~ch -e' d 6 h ~e+


Has a project like this been used in OPS before: Yes NoIf "Yes" please explain.

At times funding may become available from other sources. Could this project beenhanced with more funding: Yes NoIf "yes" please explain:

I attest that funding of this item is outside the scope of the building budget at this time. Ifin subsequent.years operating supplies are required, I understand that they will be fundedthrough the budgeting process and further grants for such operating supplies will bedenied.

Building/District AdministratorSignature


I am applying for an Excellence in Education Grant for cameras to use atWashington Street Elementary. The cameras would be kept in the office forthe teachers to sign out when needed. Currently we have over forty staffmembers that put these cameras to use. We have 423 students attendingWashington Street Elementary. Our staff have taken pictures fornewsletters, yearbooks, family fun nights, student fun nights, authors, naturecenter programs, field trips, mileage club, and student council. I would liketo purchase four new Canon Power Shot ELPH 100 cameras withrechargeable battery packs and two Flip Ultra HD video cameras. We usethe flip camera to record morning announcements on the x drive which allclassrooms watch in the morning.


Staff members at Washington Street Elementary could continue to takepictures for newsletters, field trips, student council, and digital projects.

Has a project like this been used in OPS before:

Yes, currently we are using cameras that are six years old. The cameras takeregular batteries so we go through a number of batteries a year. The camerabuttons don't work well and pictures come out blurry. Several of our flipcamera buttons stick making it difficult to turn on and off.

At times funding may become available from other sources. Could thisproject be enhanced with more funding?

Yes, we can always use new updated cameras for each grade level.

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Project Summary:

Staff Member's Name: B(o.od~ GoodwinTitle of Proposal: ~-3 ,llids £Or V\i ~\flCj

Dollar Amount Requested: $84l;). C08 - ~ \1.lD B.~2.



Staff Member's Name::tJrordl!l EJoodwinBuilding/Grade: ...!..Cffi,-,-'...,.\O"",d."=c\.,.e-,-< -=S",-ct"\~OO~\L-::-- _Title of Proposal: 2-0 \\>Q.~"Sfol" .~\\~\ (\'0Dollar Amount Requested: ~eACS.CO£)-fulD 5.'62.Implementation Date: --'..\\Y\L-'"' -,-,m,-,-,-"~-""o=\-,,,,~-=' ""h"'9-~ ------Estimated number of students Estimated classroomTo benefit per year: \50-t life (in years) ~

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Has a project like this been used in OPS before: YesIf "Yes" please explain.

NOA

At times funding may become available from other sources. Could this project beenhanced with more funding: YesL No __If "yes" please explain::r~ YbCX<" YR>dc:;. \Ne:r~ Q..\fQ\ \o..b\efY\oY"t student'S tb\,l\c\ \Ati \\ Vl~ero a:~ an,! '6\\I€.Y) =bme.

I attest that funding of this item is outside the scope of the building budget at this time. Ifin subsequentyears operating supplies are required, I understand that they will be fundedthrough the budgetin rocess and further grants for such operating supplies will bedenied.

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Staff Me er


Otsego, MI 49078



Deadline: Only grant applications mailed to the above address and postmarked by March 16, 2012or received by Deb Wesaw in Central Office by the same date will be considered. Finalists maybe requested to present the application to the Foundation trustees.


1. Number of students affected in 1 year.2. Length of use (how many years will it last)3. Used in school system before4. Requested and denied through school budget process5. Applicant participated in OPSF fund raising project.6. Application filed properly and received by deadline.7. Historically, requested amounts from $50.00 to $750.00 have been consideredfirst, partial grants may also be awarded after consultation with applicant.

Grants will be awarded by letter no later than May 31, 2012. Excellence in Education Grants areawarded to staff members of the Otsego Public Schools. Should the recipient accept a positionelsewhere, items funded through Excellence in Education grants must remain the property of, and inpossession of, the Otsego Public School District.

Funding for grants not implemented by the end ofthe 2012-2013 school year will revert to theFoundation.

Project Summary:Staff Member's Name:Title of Proposal:Dollar Amount Requested:

Erin TamutzerHealth/Spanish Teaching Materials$867.21

A follow-up report must be submitted no later than June 1,2013. Failure to submit this report mayresult in disqualification from future funding.


Staff Member's Name: Erin Tamutzer

Building! Grade: K-5 Washington Street ElementaryK-5 Dix Street ElementaryK-5 Alamo Elementary

Title of Proposal: Health/Spanish Teaching Materials

Dollar Amount Requested: $867.21

Implementation Date: September 2012

Estimated number of studentsto benefit each year: 1,064

Estimated classroom life(in years): 20 +


Student dry erase boards, markers and erasers will be used in several ways by K-5Health and Spanish students at all three elementary schools. Health and Spanish classestake place in the same room and will share these materials for use in both classes. Healthand Spanish students can use these materials for such purposes as warm up activities,group and partner activities, and assessment activities, all while being environmentallyfriendly.


These materials will allow many ways to reinforce learning and allow for quickassessment by the teacher.

Has a project like this been used in OPS before: Yes: No: X

At times funding may become available from other sources. Could this project beenhanced with more funding? Yes: No: _X_

I attest that funding of this item is outside the scope of the building budget at the time. Ifin subsequent years operating supplies are required, I understand that they will be fundedthough the budgeting process and further grants for such operating supplies will bedenied.

rt/dLWL ~~Building/District Administrator Signature Staff Member

List of materials requested:

I am requesting the following materials for each building.

35 student dry erase boards @ 5.29 each

60 student dry erase markers @ 12.29/dozen

36 student erasers @ 12.99/dozen


Otsego, MI 49078





1.Number of students affected in 1 year.2. Length of use (how many years will it last)3. Used in school system before4. Requested and denied through school budget process5. Applicant participated in OPSF fund raising project.6. Application filed properly and received by deadline.7. Historically, requested amounts from $50.00 to $750.00 have been considered



Funding for grants not implemented by the end ofthe 2012-2013 school year will revertto the Foundation.

Project Summary:

Staff Member's Name:

Title of Proposal:

Dollar Amount Requested: ~~/>'--..l.),_6_0~O,-,,=~=~



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Has a project like this been used in OPS before:If "Yes" please explain.

Yes No

At times funding may become available from other sources. Could this project beenhanced with more funding: Yes Nof "yes" please explain:

I attest that funding of this item is outside the scope of the building budget at this time. Ifin subsequent years operating supplies are required, I understand that they will be fundedthrough the budg ting process and further grants for such operating supplies will bedenied.

March 15, 2012

To Whom It May Concern:

This is a request to be considered for the Otsego Public SchoolsFoundation Excellence in Education Grant. The OMS ELA department isrequesting $1000.00 to replace well-loved Book Club books, to purchase newtitles to be used in Book Club, to purchase book barcodes, and to purchase bookrepair materials. As you may have noticed, we have asked for funds for bookclub in previous years. The funds we are asking for will be used to maintain ourcurrent selections and expand to have enough book titles that all middle schoolstudents may participate.

Book Club is a program that all OMS students will participate in for the2012-2013 school year. Each child selects a new novel to read every three tofour weeks. Currently, all 6thgrade students as well as 90% of all ih and s"grade students participate in the book club program. By the end of 6thgrade, astudent will have read at least S novels, and by the end of Sthgrade, a studentwill have read at least 12 novels through the Book Club program. Book Club is aversion of a Literature Circle, and it supports several of our benchmarks set forthby the State of Michigan. (S.OS.06.01, S.OS.07.01, S.OS.OS.01, RWS.06.06,RWS.07.06, RWS.OS.06, RAT06.01, RAT07.01, RATOS.01, RMT06.01,R.MT07.01, R.MTOS.01)

Early theories about reading instruction were built on the premise thatreading was simply a process of getting meaning from the printed page;therefore, decoding the print was emphasized, and understanding the print wassupposed to follow. In recent years, we have become aware that althoughreading and comprehending are important, they are not enough to draw studentsto being a community of readers, questioning, debating, and personallyresponding to literature. Book Clubs have evolved as a way to address the issueof students being more actively and critically engaged in their own response toliterature. Lastly, Book Clubs, in one form or another, have been found to lead toincrease of student enjoyment and engagement in reading, and to an increasein multicultural awareness and perspectives on social issues (Daniels, 2002;Commeyras & Sumner 1996).

We currently either order books with Scholastic Bonus Points, or we payfor them out of our own pockets. Each time we purchase a new title for BookClub, we purchase at least five copies of the book, as there are usually 5members in a Book Club. This becomes very costly; as hardcover booksaverage $15.00 a piece ($75.00 for a set) and paperback books average $7.00 apiece ($35.00 for a set).

1. The number of students that would be impacted by Book Club on a yearlybasis depends on the overall class size. For example, next year,approximately 490 students will participate in Book Club on a weekly

basis. This means that at anyone time, we have 490 books out in thehands of our middle school students.

2. Several of the books that we have in our collection have been used for thelast 11 years. Hardcover books tend to last longer than paperback books.Hardcover books last about 3-4 years and paperback books last about 1-2years.

3. Book Club has been used in the 6th grade for the last 14 years and in the8th grade for the last 7 years.

4. Although the administration supports Book Club, there is not enoughmoney in the budget to support the program.

5. We participate in the payroll deduction program to support the Foundation.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Mr. Jon Throop on behalf of:OMS ELA Department


Staff Member's Name: Beth Zartman

Building/Grade: Otsego Middle School- ihGrade

Title of Proposal: SCOPE:The Language Arts Magazine offered by Scholastic

Dollar Amount Requested: $612.50

Estimated number of students to benefit per year: All of the 7th Grade Englishclasses (approximately 180 students)

Classroom Life: 3-5 Estimated years (magazines may be used year after year)


SCOPE:The Language Arts Magazine offered through Scholastic Book Clubs is amagazine printed and sent to schools 17 times throughout the school year. Everyissue includes paired text readings which gives students the opportunity toexplore a topic with two different authors providing information. This isincreasingly important due to the new Smarter Balanced testing that will beimplemented in the 2014 school year to assessthe new Common Core StateStandards [CCSS).Students need to be able to comprehend different texts andalso make connections and comparisons between them. In addition, there is anarrative non-fiction piece included in each issue. As we shift our emphasis fromthe Michigan Grade Level Content Expectations to the CCSS,we realize the needto implement a greater amount of nonfiction informational reading in Englishclass. As you can see by the cover of the sample magazine, another featured itemincluded in the monthly magazine is a debate piece. Students are giveninformation on a topic and then they are expected to form an educated opinion inorder to write an essay responding to the issue presented. Another sectionincludes a reader's theater play emphasizing drama which includes fictional aswell as nonfictional pieces for students to read aloud. Lastly, the grammar review

is covered within the confines of a high interest article so students will be readingan article while editing for correct grammar and punctuation.

Describe the Educational Objective:

The SCOPEmagazine will be a supplementary tool to assist seventh gradeteachers in preparing students for the rigorous testing of the state assessments(MEAP-Grade Level Content Expectations and Smarter Balanced Assessment-Common Core State Standards).

Has a project like this been used in OPSbefore?

Other classrooms have utilized different magazines from Scholastic and othercompeting companies.

At times funding may become available from other sources. Could this projectbe enhanced with more funding?

No, additional funding would not be needed. If the funding is received, it wouldprovide two classroom teachers with 35 magazines to utilize in all 7th Grade ELAclassrooms. If partial funding is available, one classroom set of 35 could bepurchased for $306.25.

I attest that funding of this item is outside the scope of the building budget at thistime. If in subsequent years operating supplies are required, I understand thatthey will be funded through the budgeting process and further grants for such

ratin ies will be denied.

Staff MembeBuilding/Dt rict Administrator

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The purpose of the Excellence In Education grant is to provide support for innovativeEducational programs that are uot ordinarily funded through the school budget.





Grants will be awarded by letter no later than May 31, 2012. Excellence in EducationGrants are awarded to staff members of the Otsego Public Schools. Should the recipientaccept a position elsewhere, items funded through Excellence in Education grants mustremain the property of, and in possession of, the Otsego Public School District.


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Staff Member

Educational Objective for the Excellence in Education Grant:

To foster literacy independence in our first grade classrooms.

Daily 5 is a series of literacy tasks (reading to self, reading withsomeone, writing, word work, and listening to reading) which studentscomplete daily while the teacher meets with small groups or confers

with individuals. It is based on literacy learning and motivation

research, and has been practiced and refined in various classroomsover the past 10 years. Currently, many schools are "going" school wide with thepractice of Daily 5 in elementary classrooms across the country. Within our own county,

Hopkins Elementary, Baker Elementary, Dorr Elementary, and Martin Elementary, are

just a few of the schools that are implementing the program. Current research suggeststhat 80% of a teacher's day is spent instructing, leaving only 20% a student's day toactually practice the skills we are instructing them in (Boushley & Moser). Our goal

should be the direct opposite.

Daily 5 Background Information:

Therefore, Daily 5, is a classroom management system, or framework, that fosters

literacy independence in the elementary classroom.

Current Practice:

Currently myself and the other two first grade teachers are implementing the Daily 5 in

our first grade classrooms at Dix Street Elementary. We feel that we have had greatsuccess and have found that the children have not only gained a love for books, buthave also gained the confidence in becoming an independent reader. This is extremelycritical at the first grade level.

Additional Training:

I have had the opp.ortunity to observe Daily 5 take place first hand in the other two firstgrade classrooms at Dix Street and have taken what I have seen and implemented theDaily Five framework into the classroom. I have also done my own personal research of

Daily 5 through reading and watching online trainings.

Funding needs for better implementation:

Currently there are a few materials that would make the implementation of this"program" run smoother on a daily basis. Listen to Reading is one of the Daily 5strategies that help to foster strong reading vocabularies. Currently I have no means for

the students to participate in this form of Daily 5. After researching the best method forutilizing this in the classroom, the other two first grade classes use playlists of variousbooks that can be easily developed and downloaded on mp3 players. The children canthen listen to their own "playlist" of multiple book titles, including their favorites.

Therefore, we are asking for the Excellence in Education Grant to fund 5 mp3 players for

my classroom. I would use Michelle Triemstra to help in purchasing these 5 mp3 players.

The second expense I am looking for that falls under the same Daily 5 umbrella, is wordwork storage units. How to best utilize space seems to always be an issue in theelementary classroom. With word work children need to be able to quickly and easily

organize word work materials. The children would use these to store manipulativessuch as letter tiles, and wiki sticks to form spelling words and syllable types beingdiscussed in the classroom. Therefore we would like to purchase pull-out shelvingdrawers that can be found at most retail stores or educational catalogs. These costapproximately $60.00 a piece. We would need one of these units.

Overall Estimated Expense:

I am asking for $750.00 as an estimated amount to cover the expenses for the items

discussed above in enhancing the Daily 5 program.

Thank you for your time and consideration. Please feel free to contact us with anyquestions.

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Detailed description of final outcome (attach additional pages as needed)A kidney shaped table is the perfect tool to enhance teachers one on one or small groupinteraction with students. Kidney shaped tables afford a teacher the opportunity to work closelywith his/her pupils. The teacher can position herself in the center of the concave side, whichallows the teacher to easily access all of the students situated around the table. She can interactwith multiple students and minimal repetitive movements. With less time spent on movingmore time can be spent on the students and quality instruction.Describe the educational objective:Increased quantity and quality teacher/student instruction and interaction.

Has a project like this been used in OPS before: Yes~ No __If "Yes" please explain.During the previous remodeling project at Dix Street, kidney shaped tables where purchased

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At times funding may become available from other sources. Could this project beenhanced with more funding: Yes No xIf "yes" please explain:

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Estimated number of students to benefit per year: 23-28

Estimated classroom life (in years): 15+


Colorful Places Seating RugThe Colorful Seating Rug is a multicolored rug that contains an array of boxes in the middle andthe alphabet around the outside. The colored areas on the rug can be used for sorting, patterningand graphing activities. The letters along the border of the rug will be used as a reference inphonics instruction. These letters can also be used in conjunction with the array of squares toteach about coordinates and spatial relationships.


The educational objective is to provide a designated classroom space that engages students andmakes teaching more efficient. When used together, the Reading and Writing Center and theSeating Rug will offer an additional, convenient teaching station for small and whole groupinstruction. The rug will provide each student with a designated sitting area during whole groupinstruction time. By assigning each student a specific colored square to sit on, the rug willfacilitate in teaching students about personal space and boundaries while assisting withclassroom management. .

Has a project like this been used in OPS before:If "Yes "please explain.

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There are many other lower elementary teachers within our district that already utilize seatingrugs to enhance their classroom.

At times funding may become available from other sources. Could this projectbeenhanced with more funding: Yes No X.If "Yes" please explain:

As principal, I attest that funding of this item is outside the scope of the building budget atthis time. If in subsequent years operating supplies are required, I understand that they willbe funded through the budgeting process and further grants for such operating supplies willbe denied.

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Excellence in Education Grant ApplicationStaff Member's Name: Kristy Vickers, Vicki Salvatori, Mary Gerard and Cassandra BoyceBuilding/Grade: 5th grade classes (WSE, Alamo, Dix St.) OMS 8th grade Art and OHS Art 3Title of Proposal: ArtPrize Field TripDollar Amount Requested: $500.00 (see attached)Implementation Date: October 3rd, 2012Estimated number of studentsTo benefit per year: 49 WSE, 48 Alamo

55 Dix, 30 OHS, 50 OMS

Estimated classroomlife (in years): Each student's lifetime

Detailed description of final outcome (attach additional pages as needed):Our goal is to give students an opportunity to view public art in GrandRapids, and also experience the Grand Rapids Public Museums.Students will learn how to view art in the world around them, how todiscuss artwork, and how to use this experience to conceptualize ideasin their own art work. High school and middle school students will havean opportunity to mentor fifth grade students as they learn togetherhow to view and critic art work in a public venue. ArtPrize is aninternational phenomenon right here in West Michigan. Our studentscan learn and see how art can be incorporated in a public setting andthe hard wor.kthat goes in to creating the work. This experience willincrease their art awareness, appreciation for the arts and how artimpacts their lives.

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Describe the educational objective:The object of this field trip is to open student's minds to the world of contemporary art andbe able to experience art on a grand level. Students will learn valuable lessons on whatcontemporary art is, how we view art in public venues and how to discuss the value of apiece of art work. Students will get a better understanding of what it takes to be aprofessional artist and the value of art in our community.

Has a project like this been used in OPS before: Yes X No_If "Yes "please explain.We had our first successful ArtPrize field trip this year in thanks to this wonderful grantprogram. We hope that this field trip can become a yearly trip for our fifth graders, middleschool and high school students.

At times funding may become available from other sources. Could this project be enhancedwith more funding: Yes ~No_If "yes" please explain:This is a project that we would like to do on a yearly basis, so all students in the Otsegoschool system get to experience ArtPrize first hand.

As principal, I attest that funding of this item is outside the scope of the building budget atthis time. If in subsequent years operating supplies are required, I understand that they willbe funded through the budgeting process and further grants for such operating supplies willbe denied.

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. Sensory Supports$335.82before the end ofthe 2012 school year

Estimated classroomlife (in years) 3-10 years

Detailed description of final outcome (attach additional pages as needed)The goal of this grant is to provide access to sensory equipment for all K-5 students at

Alamo Elementary demonstrating sensory needs. Teachers and ancillary staffwill havethe opportunity to use this equipment with students as well as be trained in how and whento use each piece of equipment. Some equipment can be used in the classroom, whileother equipment will be located within the resource room for sensory breaks.

Describe the educational objective:Many students are demonstrating the need to calm their bodies, focus their brains, and

get ready for learning. Other students seek deep pressure to prepare themselves forclassroom integration. The use of body socks, balance balls and sensory swings will giveeach student a chance to prepare for optimal learning.

Has a project like this been used in OPS before: Yes X No _If "Yes "please explain.

Many students at Alamo elementary use a sensory diet on a daily basis. A sensorydiet allows is a menu of sensory based exercises that prepare students for learning andclassroom integration. The tools being requested serve a variety of purposes from deeppressure, to muscle engagement, to brain activation, and even body calming.

At times funding may become available from other sources. Could this project beenhanced with more funding: Yes ----X_ No __If "yes" please explain:There is an unlimited amount of sensory equipment that could be beneficial to all

students receiving sensory breaks (both in and out of the classroom). My personal goal isto think about the current needs of each student and provide them with many lifelongstrategies to make them successful learners and members of our community.

As principal, I attest that funding of this item is outside the scope of the building budgetat this time. If in subsequent years operating supplies are required, I understand that theywill be funded through the budgeting process and further grants for such operatingsupplies will be denied .

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Detailed description of final outcome (attach additional pages as needed)The outcome for students will be having the ability to be immersed in quality,reading-level appropriate literature. Students will gain a better understanding ofcomprehension by use of new and updated literature. Students will also benefitfrom the literature by way of the new Common Core Standards that are to beimplemented in the near future.

Describe the educational objective:The objective is to obtain appropriately leveled Literature Circle book for use inthe muItiage classrooms. In an effort for students to be successful, updatedmaterials must be readily available for instruction and learning to succeed.

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At times funding may become available from other sources. Could this project beenhanced with more funding: Yes ~ No __

If "yes" please explain:There is always a need for new literature to be added to existing school libraries.As new literature becomes available, students' interest levels increase andtherefore, achievement is higher.I attest that funding of this item is outside the scope of the building budget at thistime. If in subsequent years operating supplies are required, I understand that theywill be funded through the budgeting process and further grants for such operatingsupplies will be denied. ~ •

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Otsego, MI 49078



Deadline: Only grant applications mailed to the above address and postmarked byMarch 16, 2012 or received by Deb Wesaw in Central Office by the same date willbe considered. Finalists may be requested to present the application to the Foundationtrustees.






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etailed descrip ion of final outcome:Students that e not reading at their grade level often have difficulty understanding the textin our trade 0 for Science and Social Studies. With the Leveled Readers, students will beable to read out the same information, but at the reading level that they are comfortablewith and will e able to comprehend. With the new CommonCore Standards, students should bereading more non-fiction text and have the knowledge to be able to have a conversation aboutthe material or write about the topic. Leveled Readers will help my students become successfulin the knowledge that they are learning in fifth grade. A" students will be able to read a bookon a particular subject area, and the book will be in the students own reading level.

Describe the educational ob jective:Students will be able to learn about grade level material by reading a book that is fit for theirreading level.

At times funding may become available from other sources. Could this pro ject be enhancedwith more funding: YesInc fifth grade classroom there are always a variety of reading levels. Leveled Readers canhelp students that are below grade level for reading, and there are Leveled Readers that ar~for students who read above reading level. It would be wonderful to have a classroom libraryfull of interesting non-fiction books for my struggling and advanced readers.

Ordering Information:Houghton Mifflin Harcourt HMH 2012 Pre-K-8 Catalogwww.hmhschool.com Phone- 800-225-5425

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Excellence in Education Grant Application =tt-YlCatherine Moore, Kim Winchel, Laura OlweeanWashington Street Elementary / 4th Grade2 IPADs per classroom with covers and screenprotectors$3000September 4, 2012

Staff Member's Name:Building/Grade:Title of Proposal:

Dollar Amount Requested:Implementation Date:Estimated number of studentsto benefit per year: All 4th Grade students

(75-90 students)5-10 yearsEstimated classroom life (in years):

Detailed description of final outcome (attach additional pages as needed):

Our hope is that the students who use these IPads will benefit from the ability to learn usinginteractive technology and that the technology will allow for a greater use of differentiatedinstruction in the classroom. We love when our students have the opportunity to use technologyto present what they are learning and to increase the depth of their learning. Weare aware thatour student's MEAP scores have declined over the years and students are not coming to the 4th

grade with their basic math facts mastered. We believe that the IPads will be a greatenhancement to reinforce the lessons, reteach basic skills, and help accelerate high achievingstudents. They will also allow students a creative way to present what they are learning.

In our numerous years of teaching we have come across many students who have had troublewith different concepts in the typical classroom environment. Students often get tired with aninactive pencil and paper. IPads will give students the opportunity to interact with a lesson,expand on a concept and help teach other students in the classroom. We believe that the IPadswould give students the freedom to discover concepts at their own pace and therefore deepentheir comprehension of the Common Core.

Overall, we want students to have another tool to deepen their understanding and enhance theirlearning experience.


Many classrooms are beginning to use IPads, and they are seeing good results! We hope to seethe same results within our classrooms. We have taken after school classes on differenteducational apps and realize the value these tools can have for our students. Research alsosupports the idea that IPads in a classroom will positively affect a child's learning.

Ipads have been found to enhance critical thinking and creativity. The interactive screen andcolor graphics will keep students engaged and excited about learning. We have no doubt that wewill see positive results, both behaviorally and academically, if we can incorporate IPads into ourclassrooms.

Has a project like this been used in OPS before: Yes X No __If "Yes" please explain.

We have 10 IPads available in the Media Center. However, due to our increasing class sizes wewill need more to meet the needs of our students. It would be beneficial to have two on hand inour classroom to help with students when we immediately see a need for reinforcement orenrichment.

At times funding may become available from other sources. Could thisproject be enhanced with more funding: Yes _X__ No __If 'Yes" please explain:

If there is extra funding we would love to have an IPad for every student! ©

As principal, I attest that funding of this item is outside the scope of the building budget at thistime. If in subsequent years operating supplies are required, I understand that they will befunded through the budgeting process and further grants for such operating supplies will bedenied.

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Dollar Amount Requested: _$_15_0_.0_0 _

Implementation Date: _a_s_s_oo_n_a_s_p_os_s_ib_le _

Estimated number of studentsTo benefit per year: _3_5 _

Estimated classroomlife (in years) 10 years

Detailed description of final outcome (attach additional pages as needed)Last year, the foundation graciously granted my request and I received 5 Kindles to use in the classroom. This year, I

would like to purchase protective cases for them and books for them.

Describe the educational objective:The objective is to keep kids reading great literature, and listening to great books, too. The Kindles have a text-to-speech

capability that kids can use when they want text read to them.


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At times funding may become available from other sources. Could this project beenhanced with more funding: Yes x NoIf "yes" please explain:We can always use money for more books!


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Grants will be awarded by letter no later than May 31,2012. Excellence in EducationGrants are awarded to staff members ofthe Otsego Public Schools. Should the recipientaccept a position elsewhere, items funded through Excellence in Education grants mustremain the property of, and in possession of, the Otsego Public School District.


Project Summary:

Staff Member's Name: Lori Laughlinrtu fP I e-reader supplies1 eo roposa:

Dollar Amount Requested: $150.00A follow-up report must be submitted no later than June 1,2013. Failure to submit thisreport may result in disqualification from future funding.


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Funding for grants not implemented by the end of the 2012-2013 school year will revert ~~to the Foundation.

Project Summary:J

Staff Member's Name: Sara BadinerIPads in ELATitle of Proposal:

Dollar Amount Requested: _$_7_5_0 _A follow-up report must be submitted no later than June 1,2013. Failure to submit thisreport may result in disqualification from future funding.


Page 2Staff Member's Name:Building/Grade:Title of Proposal:Dollar Amount Requested: _$_75_0 _

Implementation Date:Estimated number of studentsTo benefit per year: _3_6_0 __

Sara Badiner

Otsego High School

IPads in ELA

Immediately

Estimated classroomlife (in years) _5_+ _

Detailed description of final outcome (attach additional pages as needed)With the help of Michelle Triemstra I would like to purchase IPads (2-3 depending on price) to use in my high school ELA classes.

The IPads will be permanently in the classroom, therefore, they will be available for student use on a daily basis. Recently, Michelle

has purchased a user license for me through ProProfs.com--a site which allows me to give short comprehension quizzes online with

immediate feedback. I am currently using the site for quizzes that most students are accessing through their personal devices (smartphones,

Ipods, etc); however, there are typically 4-5 students per class that do not have these devices. Having a few ipads in the classroom will allow

all students to participate.

Describe the educational objective:To increase student comprehension, achievement, and engagement through a technological device that is able to

provide instant feedback to the learner. Additionally, the teacher will be able to modify instruction in a more timely

fashion in order to help all students succeed.

Has a project like this been used in OPS before: Yes x NoIf "Yes" please explain.I believe that IPads are currently being used successfully in multiple elementary school classrooms.

At times funding may become available from other sources. Could this project beenhanced with more funding: Yes _x_ No __If "yes" please explain:This project could be enhanced with more funding in a variety of ways. First, additional funding could be used to purchase

more Ipads. Second, additional funding could be used to buy protective cases for the Ipads. Third, additional funding could

be used for downloading relevant educational apps. Finally, additional funding could purchase specialized storage I charging units.

I attest that funding of this item is outside the scope of the building budget at this time. Ifin subsequent years operating supplies are required, I understand that they will be fundedthrough the 'budgeting process and further grants for such operating supplies will bedenied.

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At times funding may become available from other sources. Could this project beenhanced with more funding: Yes X- No __If "yes" please explain:~d~ ~ g~~Qd.A. and gitl> ~rQcU~==?ft3=?"4(.l'tt oms =4"81.«08"-I attest that funding of this item is outside the scope of the building budget at this time. Ifin subsequent years operating supplies are required, I understand that they will be fundedthrough the budgeting process and further grants for such operating supplies will beenied.

Detailed description of final outcome.

An Otsego Public Schools Foundation Grant would purchase materials needed to transition ourmiddle school students from the MEAP Test to the Smarter Balance Common Core Assessment. Thetest will be gradually implemented beginning the 2014 academic year. For the past 7 years the State ofMichigan followed Grade Level Content Objectives. Presently, the state is transitioning to Common CoreCurriculum. Common Core Curriculum is rigorous and demanding. It will prepare our students well forthe ACT assessment.

The materials requested are a series of books that promote best teaching practices needed toaddress the Common Core. They include guided reading, independent practice, and critical/analyticalthinking. The lessons are intense and they model the types of activities our students will be performingon the Smarter Balance Common Core Test.

Attached are a set of the s" grade books. Take a look at the lessons and notice the depth ofknowledge our middle school students are required to obtain. The standards are impressive, for ourstudents are being held to very high expectations. However, our middle school Language Artsdepartment is in sincere need of materials to enable our students to meet these standards.


The educational objective is to ensure students in Otsego Middle School can meet the demands ofthe curriculum developed by the State of Michigan. In turn; this curriculum will promote very welleducated students that will have choices when determining their post high school education, careers,and livelihoods.

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