Hillsborough County Public Schools Deputy Superintendent
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, February 13, 2007
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve the Administrative Appointment of the General Director for Advanced Academic Access.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The position of General Director for Advanced Academic Access is available as the result of the EXCELerator Project Grant. This is a partnership between the College Board, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the School District of Hillsborough County. The goal of this project is to improve graduation and college readiness rates for economically disadvantaged and minority students.

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

All District Goals and Critical Success Factors

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

Funded for four years by the EXCELerator Schools Project Grant in the amount of $93,590 per year. There is no cost to Part I of the budget.

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY:



Ken Otero
Deputy Superintendent
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