Curriculum and Instruction Action Item |
DATE: Tuesday, November 21, 2006
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
An Agreement for Technical Services has been developed for Lucinda Collins to transcribe state-adopted textbooks and workbooks for students requiring Braille. The consultant is certified by the Library of Congress and has the necessary knowledge and experience with the Literary Braille Code and with “Braille Formats: Principles of Print to Braille Transcription, 1997.” The consultant has successfully performed these Braille transcription functions to the satisfaction of Florida’s blind students, their teachers, and their school districts for several years.
ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:
Wynne A. Tye, General Director, Exceptional Student Education
Suzanne A. Dalton, Supervisor/FIMC-VI
Michael A. Grego, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction (813) 272-4221 |
Gretchen Saunders
Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270 |
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20061121_188 * Section E Item# 5.13 |