Human Resources Information Item

DATE:	Tuesday, February 20, 2018
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Best and Brightest Update (Human Resources Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Florida’s Best and Brightest Teacher Scholarships reward classroom teachers who have achieved high academic standards during their own education as Florida’s best and brightest teacher scholars, as well as classroom teachers who have been evaluated as effective and highly effective. The 2017-2018 allocation from the state to be awarded to Hillsborough County Public Schools totals $17,988,000. This includes 13,113 teacher scholarships and nine principal scholarships. Attachments to this information item include the program memorandum from the Florida Department of Education, the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) sent to internal stakeholders, and the district allocation information.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Provide a student-centered learning environment that engages every child • Recruit, support, and retain a highly effective and diverse workforce • Develop, recognize, and reward employees
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:

		Marie E. Whelan, Ed.D.
		Interim Chief Human Resources Officer (813) 840-7328
		C 13.01
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20180220_860 (Board Meeting) * Section C Item# 13.01