Recognition of Partnership to Advance School Success (PASS) Program at Booker T. Washington Elementary School and Franklin Middle School (Elementary Education - Curriculum and Instruction Division)

The Florida Council of 100 developed the PASS Program to close the achievement gap in education. Identified low-performing schools are selected to participate by representatives from the PASS Program. A Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of a major Florida corporation is teamed with the school principal for three years. The CEO assists in incorporating successful business strategies into school management techniques. In addition to mentoring the principal, the CEO commits funds. Matching funds are provided by the Florida Department of Education and Council for Educational Change established by the Florida Annenberg Challenge, while the school district provides in-kind services. The team works hands-on with an education coach improving operations and academics. The goal of the PASS Program is to raise the school’s grade to an “A” over the three-year life of the partnership.

We would like to recognize the PASS Partnerships at:

B.T. Washington Elementary School

Toynita Martinez, Principal
Doug Davidson, CEO, Bank of America
(Sponsored by John Sykes, President, JHS Capital Advisors)
Gene Marshall, Chairman, Council for Educational Change
Gloria Kolka, Educational Coach
Sherry Clarke, State PASS Coordinator

Franklin Middle Magnet School

Karen French, Principal
Charles Blumenkamp, Retired Executive Director of Sales and Marketing for Verizon Southeast Region
Gene Marshall, Chairman, Council for Educational Change
Sherry Clarke, State PASS Coordinator

* Increase promotion rates at all grade levels and the percentage of high school graduates

This agenda item is a recognition and has no financial impact to the district.