Hillsborough County Public Schools Business
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, April 20, 2010
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Agreements for Technical Services for Online and Face-to-Face Course Training (Curriculum and Instruction Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

We request approval of the attached list of Agreements for Technical Services for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) online and face-to-face course training. This training is required to satisfy ESOL Consent Decree requirements inclusive of teacher certification which impacts Full Time Equivalency (FTE) weighted funding. A sample Agreement for Technical Services is also attached.

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

* Demonstrate consistent and effective teaching methods

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

Contracted services will be funded by Programs for English Language Learners, Part 1 funds, in the amount of $70,835.

EVALUATION

The online staff development courses for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) will be reviewed in August 2010 to determine if teachers have successfully completed state professional development requirements.

SUBMITTED BY: Sandra M. Rosario, Supervisor, Programs for English Language Learners

Wynne A. Tye
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
Gretchen Saunders
Chief Business Office
(813) 272-4270
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20100420_398 * Section A Item# 5.03