NORTH PENN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Lansdale, PA 19446-3960
INFORMATIONAL SHEETS
ITEM NUMBER: ____________
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SUBJECT: Dow Chemical CAC STEM Grant for Springhouse Area 2014-2015
MONTH/YEAR PRESENTED TO BOARD: November 2014
INITIATED BY: Dr. Diane Holben
COMMITTEE: Education/Community/Policy Committee
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend approval to accept the Dow Chemical CAC STEM Grant for
the Springhouse Area for 2014-15 in the amount of $30,000 for the 2014-15 school year.
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BACKGROUND:
Dow Chemical is committed to improve the quality of life of its communities through corporate citizenship
which is a component of Dow's global commitment to sustainability. Consequently, Dow seeks opportunities
to invest in transformational initiatives and organizations that will have a long-term impact and serve as a
starting point for widespread community involvement and growth. Local avenues for this outreach are the
Spring House Community Advisory Council (CAC) and the Dow CAC Grant. North Penn High School was
selected as the recipient of the $30,000 Dow CAC Grant. The grant will be used to support STEM programs
and projects that will prepare and support transformational initiatives that make a difference for NPHS
students and also increase interest in careers and opportunities linked to STEM.
DATE PREPARED: 11/5/14