Superintendent Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, November 1, 2016
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Memorandum of Agreement Between Bay Area Charter Foundation, LLC D/B/A Woodmont Charter School for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Grant Project (Academic Support & Federal Programs Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of the 21st CCLC grant is to create a community learning center that provides academic enrichment opportunities during non-school hours for 120 economically disadvantaged students in grades 3 through 8 at Woodmont Charter School.  Grant-funded activities are designed to help students meet state student standards in core academic subjects such as reading and math. Additionally, students are offered a broad array of enrichment activities that complement their regular academic programs.  Literacy and other educational services are offered to the families of participating children.  The Florida Department of Education requires the district to be the fiscal agent for the grant project.  This is year one of the five-year grant.
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 $299,476.00 will be available in the 21st CCLC Grant. For tracking purposes, the project number specific to this agenda item is 3125. As of Monday, October 3, 2016, the remaining balance less encumbrances for this line item equaled $299,476.00.
EVALUATION
Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) and Woodmont Charter School will collect and provide assessment data to an outside evaluator for the grant.  The outside evaluator will provide a copy of the annual evaluation report and final evaluation report to the HCPS Office of Assessment and Accountability.
SUBMITTED BY:  Marie Caracciola, Director, Early Childhood and HOST Programs Tracye H. Brown, Assistant Superintendent, Academic Support & Federal Programs

Gretchen Saunders		Dr. Alberto Vázquez
Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270		Chief of Staff (813) 272-4986
		C 6.13
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20161101_768 (Board Meeting) * Section C Item# 6.13