Chief of Schools Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, January 15, 2019
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Agreement for Technical Services with TAG MoveMeant Consulting, LLC, for Professional Development Workshops at Burnett Middle School and Brandon High School (Chief of Schools)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This outreach program is funded by Title I. The consultant will conduct an assessment and collaborate with school leadership to determine a specific focus for mentoring. The program will serve 50-60 students per cohort for a total of up to 120 students. The consultant will provide all materials, one make-up session, graduation ceremony, videography, and two follow-up visits near the end of the school year.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Improve the high school graduation rate • Provide a student-centered learning environment that engages every child
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Funds in the amount of $12,000 will be available in the Title I account.  For tracking purposes, the project number specific to this agenda item is 3595.  As of November 16, 2018, the remaining balance less encumbrances for this line item equaled $12,000.
EVALUATION
The administrations of Brandon High School and Burnett Middle School studied the impressive results of Dr. Javar Godfrey's program at Brandon EPIC3 Center. This program was instilled when Dr. Godfrey worked at Brandon EPIC as a social worker. The program addresses mentoring, social media issues, bullying, and even financial awareness for students. The positive results impacted student learning, discipline, and school culture at Brandon EPIC.
SUBMITTED BY:  Owen Young, Area Superintendent, Area 4

Harrison Peters		Gretchen Saunders
Chief of Schools, Administration (813) 272-4071		Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270
		C 6.05
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20190115_916 (Board Meeting followed by Public Hearing) * Section C Item# 6.05