Academic Support and Federal Programs Information Item

DATE:	Tuesday, December 11, 2018
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Recognition of USF College of Education and Mort Elementary Community School Partnership for the 2018 Florida Community-Campus Partnership Award and the Council of the Great City Colleges of Education Dr. Shirley S. Schwartz Urban Education Impact Award (Academic Support and Federal Programs)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The USF College of Education and Mort Elementary Community School partnership is the award recipient of the 2018 Florida Community-Campus Partnership Award and the Council of the Great City Colleges of Education Dr. Shirley S. Schwartz Urban Education Impact Award.  The partnership, which began in 2012, focuses on teacher leader capacity with the teacher as the keystone to the school culture, influencing peers, and ultimately changing the practice to make a difference for students.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Improve the high school graduation rate • 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 • Develop a culture of respect, trust, and collaboration • Continuously improve processes and systems
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
This agenda item is for recognition and has no financial impact to the district.
EVALUATION
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:

Tracye H. Brown, Assistant Superintendent		Van Ayres
Academic Support and Federal Programs (813) 272-4879		Deputy Superintendent, Instruction (813) 272-4895
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20181211_912 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section A Item# 09