Result of KITES Science Materials Support Ensuring continuous materials support for 1,500 teachers and 80,000 students from 170 schools and 23 districts The right materials To the right teacher At the right time At the right time

Services Provided Coordinates kit schedules for about 170 schools in 23 districts Coordinates kit schedules for about 170 schools in 23 districts Updates kit component parts based on teacher feedback Updates kit component parts based on teacher feedback Configures kits to support 1-5 classes of students Configures kits to support 1-5 classes of students Audits and replenishes kits after each use Audits and replenishes kits after each use Supports Teacher-to-Teacher and Teacher-to-MRC Feedback System Supports Teacher-to-Teacher and Teacher-to-MRC Feedback System Organizes kit deliveries and tracks the kits at the schools Organizes kit deliveries and tracks the kits at the schools Negotiates with vendors for best price/quality Negotiates with vendors for best price/quality Purchases in bulk, pre-packs consumable items Purchases in bulk, pre-packs consumable items Supports districts’ related professional development needs Supports districts’ related professional development needs

Kathy and JB audit and replenish kits after each use. Each kit is ready to use--in near new condition.

Hundreds of numbered, replacement parts for science kit are stocked on shelves for easy retrieval.

When a science kit is serviced, each item is checked and replaced if damaged or missing.

Rachel cleans, inventories, and re-stocks for a second use by another teacher.

Each science kit gets 2-3 uses per year. Science kits are configured to support 1-5 classes of students.

Kathy coordinates kit schedules for over 174 schools in 25 districts

Prior to delivery to 1,800 teachers stacks of 8 science kits stored on pallets and placed on 20 foot high shelves.

JB uses a fork lift to move pallets of science kits.

Science kits are labeled for delivery The right materials to the right teacher at the right time!

Truck drivers from each of the 25 districts deliver science kits to and from schools.