News release
Press conference convened by Bill Cirone,
Santa Barbara County Superintendent of Schools
to present the
2015 QAD “Project Upgrade” grant to four local schools
TIME CERTAIN, 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 2
Multimedia Arts & Design Academy, Santa Barbara High School,
700 E. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara
Each year, the Santa Barbara-based global software company QAD calculates a percentage of its profits for reinvestment into innovative projects that allow students to spend hands-on time with technology. Total grants awarded this year were $64,822. Recipients included Santa Barbara High School ($21,605), MAD Academy ($10,000); Hollister Elementary ($23,217), and Foothill Elementary ($10,000).
Speakers include Mr. Bill Keese, QAD Senior Vice President, Research and Development; Ms. Ellen Barger, Santa Barbara County Education Office Assistant Superintendent; Dr. Dave Cash, Santa Barbara USD Superintendent; and Mr. William Banning, Goleta USD Superintendent. Brief MAD Academy and Computer Science Academy tours available following the grant presentations.
Audience: MAD Academy students and teachers, Computer Science Academy students and teachers, county and school district administrators, MAD Academy board members, and select parents.
Estimated presentation time: 20 minutes
Estimated tour length: 20 minutes
For information, contact David J. Lawrence, 964-4710, ext. 5282
