Hillsborough County Public Schools Business
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, May 4, 2010
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve the Agreement for Technical Services with Dr. Calvin Mackie to Present to Title I Neglected, Delinquent Program Teachers as well as Students at Middleton High School who are Serviced by the Program (Student Services and Federal Programs)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Title I Neglected, Delinquent or At-Risk Children and Youth Programs (N&D) is contracting with Dr. Calvin Mackie to present to approximately 70 N&D teachers at the Children's Board on the evening of May 5, 2010 and to approximately 300 at-risk students at Middleton High School on the morning of May 6, 2010 . This event will inspire the teachers who work relentlessly to teach this special population of youth, and motivate them to forge ahead. At-Risk students will be inspired to focus on their true potential, and realize that education is the key in order to create, produce, and live a fulfilling life.

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

* Motivate students to become responsible learners

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

The cost for these motivational presentations is $7,500 and will be paid with Title I, Part D funds.

EVALUATION

Title I N&D staff will review survey feedback to determine the effectiveness of the presentations. This information will be used to determine future contracts with the speaker.

SUBMITTED BY: Jeff Eakins, General Director, Federal Programs

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