Hillsborough County Public Schools Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, July 11, 2006
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Renewal Grant Application to the Florida Department of Education, and if Approved, Accept Funds for Title IV, Safe and Drug-Free Schools Entitlement Project, 2006/2007- $ 1,029,409 (Elementary Education)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Florida Department of Education has issued a request for applications for the Title IV, Safe and Drug-Free Schools Entitlement Project for July 1, 2006, to June 30, 2007. Safe and Drug-Free Schools funds are used to support efforts for drug and alcohol awareness and prevention, violence prevention, and school safety through character education.

The 2006/2007 grant application totals $1,029,409, which is a 9% reduction from the prior year. Budget adjustments have been made to continue these worthwhile initiatives within the budget constraints as shown in the attached summary of educational services and utilization of grant funds.

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 5 – The district will close the FCAT achievement gap by a minimum of 10 percentage points as reported by No Child Left Behind.

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

If approved, grant funds of $1,029,409 will be included in the divisional special revenue/federal programs budget. Indirect cost is included in the grant application.

EVALUATION

Performance evaluation measures are determined byt he Florida Department of Education. The annual progress report will be completed in December 2007. The results will be shared with all stakeholders.

SUBMITTED BY: Alice Loeb, Supervisor/Generalist, Elementary Health

Joyce G. Haines, Ph.D.
General Director, Elementary Education
(813) 272-4455
Michael A. Grego,Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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