Hillsborough County Public Schools Student Services and Federal Programs
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, February 27, 2007
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve the Technical Services Agreement for New Frontier 21, LLC Who Will Provide On-Site Support With The Implementation of Professional Learning Communities at Jennings Middle School and Oak Park Elementary School (Student Services and Federal Programs Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

New Frontier 21, LLC will work with members of the Leadership and Coaching Academies to continue to support the implementation of Professional Learning Communities. During this visit, Mr. Muhammad of New Frontier 21, LLC will provide on-site support to Jennings Middle School and Oak Park Elementary School. Mr. Muhammad will observe different professional learning communities in action. He will also meet with each school's leadership team to discuss any issues related to the implementation of professional learning communities, including scheduling, data analysis, or progress monitoring. Mr Muhammad will customize solutions to meet the needs of the schools. This on-site coaching will help support the implementation of the Continuous Improvement Model for the ultimate purpose of eliminating the achievement gap.

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

Goal 5- The District will eliminate the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) achievement gap by a minimum of 10 percentage points as reported by No Child Left Behind.

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

The amount of $6,752.00 will be paid using Title I funds.

EVALUATION

Anticipated: By May 24, 2007, all participants will complete an opinionnaire designed to measure the quality of the coaching and mentoring provided by New Frontier 21, LLC.

SUBMITTED BY: Jeffrey Eakins, Director, Federal Programs

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