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MEDIA CENTER UPGRADES

College Football Playoff Foundation/Orange Bowl Committee Media Center Project
The District continued its partnership with the College Football Playoff Foundation/Orange Bowl Committee
(CFPF/OBC) to enhance school media centers. This collaboration, part of the CFPF/OBC’s “Extra Yard
for Teachers” program, aimed to create modern, dynamic learning spaces that better support students and
educators. As part of the initiative, the CFPF/OBC
and the District provided matching funds to upgrade
several school media centers, offering resources such
as updated furniture and educational tools.

For FY25, the program included two schools, with
three more planned for FY26. This program fosters
an environment conducive to learning and promotes
creativity, collaboration, and access to modern
resources. The partnership emphasizes the impor-
tance of investing in educational infrastructure.
It recognizes the essential role of media centers
in student success and aims to enhance students’
academic experiences by increasing the flexibility of
these spaces. By supporting these enhancements, the
CFPF/OBC Foundation helps equip students with Ribbon cutting for the upgraded media center at Jerry Thomas ES
the tools needed for educational growth and success
in an increasingly digital world.
21st Century Media Center

The District continues to upgrade its high school media centers to better support modern learning styles. The
upgraded media centers feature new flooring, lighting, and furniture, providing various options for students
to connect and learn. Each upgrade is designed to foster student collaboration and technology use, while each
school customizes the space to reflect its unique style.

Upgraded media center at Jerry Thomas ES Upgraded media center at Forest Hill Community HS

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