Hillsborough County Public Schools Student Services and Federal Programs
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, January 17, 2006
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Agreement for Technical Services with Jennifer Long (Student Services and Federal Programs Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Students at Title I Focus Schools will need additional support in the areas of reading and writing in preparation for the FCAT Assessment. Jennifer Long will provide additional intensive instruction for elementary students in the areas of reading and writing.

ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)

Goal 1 - The percentage of students scoring at Level 3 or higher on FCAT reading will increase a minimum of 5 percentage points.

Goal 4 - The percentage of students achieving a score of 4.0 or higher on FCAT Writing will increase a minimum of 5 percentage points.

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

Funds of $3,922.47 are included in the district's Title I budget, Project 1095.

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY: Jeffrey Eakins, Principal on Special Assignment, Federal Programs

Gwendolyn L. Luney, Assistant Superintendent
Student Services & Federal Programs
(813) 272-4879
Gretchen Saunders
Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
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