Academic Support and Federal Programs Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, October 2, 2018
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Agreement for Technical Services with Alma Advisory Group, LLC (Alma) (Academic Support and Federal Programs)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Student Services will continue to build capacity to strategically plan and coordinate interventions to meet the needs of the diverse student population served across Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS).  Consultants from Alma will continue to work with Student Services personnel to fine-tune systems of support that are designed to provide for the unique needs of the whole child identified in school sites throughout the district.  Support and coaching will further strengthen the collaboration between Student Services personnel and area leadership teams with a focus on achievement schools.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
All Strategic Objectives
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Funds in the amount of $30,000 will be available in the Project Prevent grant budget.  For tracking purposes, the project number specific to this agenda item is 3510.  As of September 11, 2018, the remaining balance less encumbrances for this line item equaled $30,000.  This amount is approximately three percent of $750,000 for year five budget allocation.  The scope of work with Alma allows for a gradual release of intensity of support provided and the strengthening of internal capacity so the impact of these efforts can be sustained after the grant funding ends.
EVALUATION
Under the terms of the grant, an external evaluator, contracted by HCPS, will evaluate the project providing annual reports to the project directors, Office of Assessment and Accountability, and the United States Department of Education.  Copies of the report and the final evaluation report will be provided annually to HCPS and the Office of Assessment and Accountability.  Alma boasts consultants with a proven track record of providing lasting results while improving the district's way of work.
SUBMITTED BY:  Kristine Hensley, Supervisor, Restorative Practices and Prevent Grant Initiatives Holly Saia, Ed.S. Director, Student Services Division

Tracye H. Brown, Assistant Superintendent		Gretchen Saunders
Academic Support and Federal Programs (813) 272-4879		Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270
		C 6.01
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20181002_903 (Board Meeting) * Section C Item# 6.01