1. Robotics Technology

2. What is the objective of this new course: To support and reinforce the content standards in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) in a relevant and meaningful way. What is the objective of this new course: To support and reinforce the content standards in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) in a relevant and meaningful way. To address the new curriculum segments in Electronics. To address the new curriculum segments in Electronics.

3. VEX Robot Kit w/Cortex Microcontroller, Autodesk Robotic Curriculum and Booster Kit (12 units x $849.99 = $10,199.88 What materials will we need to implement this?

4. VEX Robot Competition Upgrade Kit (12 units x $269.99 = $3239.88) VEX Robot Competition Upgrade Kit (12 units x $269.99 = $3239.88)

5. VEX Robot Booster Kit (12 units x $179.99 = $2,159.88) VEX Robot Booster Kit (12 units x $179.99 = $2,159.88) VEX Robot Booster Kit (12 units x $179.99 = $2159.88) VEX Robot Advance Sensor Kit (12 units x $99.99 = $1199.88) VEX Robot Advance Sensor Kit (12 units x $99.99 = $1,199.88)

6. Items and equipment will provide a functioning Robotics Lab for 24 students at 2 students per lab station. Items and equipment will provide a functioning Robotics Lab for 24 students at 2 students per lab station. Total Costs for materials: $19,946.67 + shipping Total Costs for materials: $19,946.67 + shipping Cost of upgrading the computer lab: $17,221.00 Cost of upgrading the computer lab: $17,221.00 The materials listed here are all reusable year over year. Annual replacement of screws, fasteners, and parts when necessary; there are no recurring expenses for this class that cannot be met out of the normal CTE budget for supplies (supply costs are about $1000 a year). The materials listed here are all reusable year over year. Annual replacement of screws, fasteners, and parts when necessary; there are no recurring expenses for this class that cannot be met out of the normal CTE budget for supplies (supply costs are about $1000 a year).

7. Budget breakdown Total amount needed to upgrade lab & classroom materials = $37,167.67 Total amount needed to upgrade lab & classroom materials = $37,167.67 (Lab would have to be upgraded either way for electronics curriculum) (Lab would have to be upgraded either way for electronics curriculum) CTE funds available to offset costs if necessary = $13,500.00 CTE funds available to offset costs if necessary = $13,500.00 Grant funds from Foundation for Educational Excellence = $2,000.00 Grant funds from Foundation for Educational Excellence = $2,000.00 Amount requested from curriculum budget = $21,667.67 Amount requested from curriculum budget = $21,667.67

8. Electronics Curriculum Standards are being redesigned to meet the growing demand in the field of STEM and Mechatronics. Electronics Curriculum Standards are being redesigned to meet the growing demand in the field of STEM and Mechatronics. First Robotics team in it’s first year has qualified to compete at the national level. First Robotics team in it’s first year has qualified to compete at the national level. This program will only add to the value and opportunities for our RHS students. This program will only add to the value and opportunities for our RHS students. This program will be articulated with Macomb Community College for students to earn college credit in Mechatronics. This program will be articulated with Macomb Community College for students to earn college credit in Mechatronics.

9. Lab upgrade would be necessary without Robotics curriculum change to meet requirements of the Electronics curriculum. Lab upgrade would be necessary without Robotics curriculum change to meet requirements of the Electronics curriculum. Costs have been included in this proposal, to present a comprehensive picture. Costs have been included in this proposal, to present a comprehensive picture.

10. Questions?