Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
3/5/2024 - 6:30 PM  
Category:
CONSENT ACTION ITEMS  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
Approval of an Agreement with Kidzeum of Health and Science Regarding a Summer Camp  
Strategic Plans:
Strategic Goal 1
 
Enclosure:
 
File Attachment:
 
Summary:
The District will seek Board approval of a one year only partnership with Kidzeum of Springfield. Kidzeum of Health and Science is offering a full day summer camp focused on STEM/STEAM, literacy and social-emotional learning through exploration and play. Topics will include pollinators & ecology, sport science, superhero science, food science, survivor skills, aviation, and more. The curriculum for the flight camp was developed in partnership with the Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport. Each one-week camp has a different theme that will expose campers to a wide range of topics. Kidzeum camp runs Monday-Friday from 8:30-3:30, June 10-August 2 (no camp June 19, July 4). Lunch is provided. This camp is divided into two age groups. Group 1 includes students who have completed 1st or 2nd grade, and Group 2 includes students who have completed 3rd or 4th grade. Students may attend one or more weeks. Cost is $315 for the full week camps and $252 for the two camps that include a holiday. This partnership will allow District students to attend the camp at no cost. ARP ESSER III funds will be used to support this partnership at a total cost of $71,820. Kidzeum camp runs Monday-Friday from 8:30-3:30 June 10-14 Eco Camp June 17-21 Sport Science (6/19 off) June 24-28 Flight School July 1-5 Survivor Camp (7/4 off) July 8-12 Superhero Science July 15-19 Deep Sea Adventures July 22-26 Cardboard Carnival July 29-Aug 2 Food Science  
Funding:
ESSER III  
Resolution
WHEREAS, Springfield School District students will benefit from Kidzeum of Health and Science Steam Camp, a summer enrichment program; and WHEREAS, the Kidzeum of Health and Science are able to provide facilities, staff and educational enrichment to the students this summer; and WHEREAS, the Kidzeum Steam Camp encourages young people to develop their emotional, physical, artistic, social and intellectual selves; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the agreement with the Kidzeum of Health and Science pending final legal review for a total annual cost of $71,820 per year for one year to be paid from ESSER funds.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Terrance Jordan - Director
Signed By:  
Jennifer E. Gill - Superintendent
 
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Anthony Mares Moved, Member Micah Miller seconded to approve the Original motion 'WHEREAS, Springfield School District students will benefit from Kidzeum of Health and Science Steam Camp, a summer enrichment program; and WHEREAS, the Kidzeum of Health and Science are able to provide facilities, staff and educational enrichment to the students this summer; and WHEREAS, the Kidzeum Steam Camp encourages young people to develop their emotional, physical, artistic, social and intellectual selves; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the agreement with the Kidzeum of Health and Science pending final legal review for a total annual cost of $71,820 per year for one year to be paid from ESSER funds.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 7 - 0
   
Anthony Mares     Yes
Micah Miller     Yes
Sarah Blissett     Yes
Buffy Lael-Wolf     Yes
Erica Austin     Yes
Ken Gilmore     Yes
Debra Iams     Yes