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Regular Meeting, October 13, 2026 · item 8.11: GRANT: Schools - New Vista pilot - Levitt · 1 page

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Grant Review Form

Grant Detail Funding Opportunity The Levitt Lab educational pilot grant To support an educational initiative exploring how increased student agency, curiosity-driven learning, Project Description independent projects, mentorship, and personalized learning can complement existing programming. Population Served 9-12 grade students at New Vista High School Awarding Agency Levitt Lab Total Direct Costs Estimated $ 60,000 Total Indirect Costs Estimated $ 3,145 Total Grant Request Estimated $ 63,145 Cash Match Required No Explanation: N/A Application Deadline N/A Grant Award Period 7/1/2026—6/30/2027

Applicant Detail Recipient Department/School New Vista High School Project Dir./Subject Matter Exp. John McCluskey, Principal Anticipated Start/End Date One-year pilot with anticipated implementation year(s)

Impact Will there be teacher release time No as a result of the grant? Y/N Will new position(s) be created to perform the services of this No Explanation: N/A grant? Y/N Has HR reviewed a job No description and salary? Y/N Will any personnel Explanation: Grant will primarily support salaries/fringe benefits be paid Yes approx. 2.8 FTE with this grant? Y/N Any implications if a grant The grant has been awarded, and the funder will also be is/is not awarded? Explanation: an implementation partner throughout the pilot work. Which BVSD Strategic Priorities does this grant support?

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All instruction is challenging, engaging, relevant and meets the needs of all students Reduce disparities in achievement Every student graduates empowered with the skills necessary for post-graduate success