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Information Item
DATE: Tuesday, February 6, 2018
TO: School Board Members
FROM: Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Transition to K-8 Grade Configuration at Three Elementary Schools (Chief of Schools)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Three elementary schools will begin transitioning to a K-8 grade configuration in the 2018/2019 school year.  Lutz Elementary School, Maniscalco Elementary School, and Pizzo Elementary School are targeted for this transition.  Each school will offer 6th grade courses in 2018/2019, add 7th grade in 2019/2020, and add 8th grade in 2020/2021.  Multiple stakeholders are involved in the planning for this transition.  As a result, the attached guidance document was developed.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Improve the high school graduation rate • Provide a student-centered learning environment that engages every child • Develop a culture of respect, trust, and collaboration • Engage and communicate with families and stakeholders • Continuously improve processes and systems
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
No financial impact to the district as vacant elementary seats at each site are available for this expansion.
EVALUATION
We will monitor the district calculated popularity rate and percent capacity at each site.
SUBMITTED BY: 
Dr. Anna Brown   Harrison Peters
Area Superintendent, Area III
(813) 558-1406
  Chief of Schools
(813) 272-4071
    C 13.02
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20180206_859 (Board Meeting) * Section C Item# 13.02