Hillsborough County Public Schools Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, October 24, 2006
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Grant Applications to the Florida Department of Education and, if Approved, Accept Funds for Innovation Fair Matchmaker Grants, $220,000 (Technical and Career Education)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Florida Department of Education 2006/2007 Innovation Fair Matchmaker competitive grant application seeks funding in the amount of $40,000 each for the development of model academies at Armwood High School (Academy of Digital Communications & Design) and Brandon High School (Academy of Information Technology.)

In addition, the district is submitting 14 applications for $10,000 each to serve as mentors to other school districts as they develop career academies. The career academies that will serve as mentors are:

A chart of the grant mentors and mentees is attached.

If approved, funding will support Career Academy program advancement toward Model Academy status (based on National Career Academy Standards) at our district sites through staff training, curriculum development, equipment purchases, and will defray costs incurred by mentee and mentor site visits and other activities.

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

All District Goals and Critical Success Factors

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

If approved, grant funds of $220,000 will be included in the divisional special revenue/federal programs budget. Administrative costs are included in the grant budget.

EVALUATION

Performance evaluation measures are determined by the Florida Department of Education. The annual state performance report will be completed in August 2007. The results of the evaluation will be shared with all stakeholders.

SUBMITTED BY: Arlen Black, Supervisor, Technical and Career Education

Pamela Campbell-Peralta
General Director, Technical and Career Education
(813) 231-1860
Michael A. Grego, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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