Title and Board Action Requested
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Approve the Purchase of Equipment and Curriculum from zSpace for the Agritechnology Program at Hernando High School and Authorize the Issuance of Purchase Orders in an Estimated Amount of $250,000.00
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Executive Summary
The Supervisor of College and Career Programs, on behalf of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby requests the Board to approve the purchase of zSpace equipment and licenses for the Agritechnology program at Hernando High School in an amount up to $250,000.00.
This purchase will provide students with immersive, hands-on learning experiences through zSpaces’s augmented and virtual reality technology. The equipment will allow students to explore agricultural systems, plant and animal science, environmental sustainability, and related STEM concepts (electrical, applied hydraulics, automotive maintenance and repair, and automotive structure technology) in a 3D interactive environment that promotes problem-solving and real-world application.
The integration of zSpace technology supports the modernization of the Agritechnology program, aligns with Florida Career and Technical Education (CTE) standards, and enhances student engagement in high-demand agricultural and environmental science careers. Funding for this purchase will be provided through approved grant allocations designated for program expansion and equipment acquisition.
Funding for this purchase will be provided through the Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant Program (Workforce CAP) specifically awarded for the Agritechnology program at Hernando High School . No General Fund dollars will be used for this initiative.
My Contact
Beth Lastra
Supervisor of College and Career Programs
352-797-7000 ext. 70474
lastra_b@hcsb.k12.fl.us
2023-28 Strategic Focus Area
Priority 1: Student Success
Financial Impact
See attached budget sheet.
If expenditure is not currently budgeted, this will serve as the budget amendment when Board approved. If the agenda item includes the purchase of goods or services, the funds requested are an anticipated amount and may fluctuate depending on such factors as current market conditions, product availability, additional funding sources, and the needs of the District. Should the actual cost exceed the anticipated amount, the Board approves the additional cost, after review by the superintendent, but not in excess of the funds available in the site’s approved annual budget.