Leadership, Professional Development, and School Transformation Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, October 16, 2018
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Agreement for Technical Services with National School Administration Manager (SAM) Innovation Project (NSIP) (Leadership, Professional Development, and School Transformation)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The National SAM NSIP is a professional development process for school leaders funded by the Title ll grant with tools and training to focus on actions and practices that lead to improved teaching and learning. The project combines tools, training, and strategies to help principals focus on instructional leadership.  Principals involved in the SAM Project demonstrate consistent growth.  NSIP has provided services to Hillsborough County Public Schools for the past five years.  The contract will allow continued training and implementation support for 24 SAM teams from October 2018 through June 2019.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Recruit, support, and retain a highly effective and diverse workforce • Develop a culture of respect, trust, and collaboration • Continuously improve processes and systems
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Funds in the amount of $32,500 will be available in the Title II Grant.  For tracking purposes, the project number specific to this agenda item is 3585.  As of September 7, 2018, the remaining balance less encumbrances for this line item equaled $32,500.
EVALUATION
After six years of SAM implementation, data shows school leaders engaging in SAM saved an average of 12 hours per week to focus on practices that produce greater results. The practices include observation and feedback, coaching, professional development and planning, and meaningful work with students and families for an average of 65 percent of their time.     Fifty-two schools have implemented the SAM process for at least three years.  Ninety percent of these 52 schools earned a school grade of C or higher for the 2017/2018 school year.  Ninety-five percent of SAM principals state the SAM process is an important factor in improved instructional leadership practice and overall school growth.
SUBMITTED BY:  Kim Huff, Director, Leadership Development

Tricia McManus		Gretchen Saunders
Assistant Superintendent, Leadership, Professional Development, and School Transformation (813) 272-4876		Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20181016_909 (Board Meeting) * Section C Item# 6.10