Hillsborough County Public Schools Business
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, October 26, 2010
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve the Agreement Between the School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida and the University of Florida Board of Trustees, College of Education for Research and Evaluation Services for Charting a Course for the Digital Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Classroom (Information and Technology Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The University of Florida was included in the state's Request For Proposals (RFP) as the group to be specifically used as evaluators for the Title I, Part D - Enhancing Education Through Technology (EETT) Sci-Tech Project.

The evaluation services provided by the University of Florida will include research and evaluation services for the Charting a Course for the Digital Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Classroom. The research team will also serve as liaison to coordinate data collection and provide support for district mentors. A statewide report will be provided allowing districts to see how their outcomes compare to state averages and the research team will provide information to the state from its data systems. Monthly conference calls will be provided to answer district and state questions. Interim and final reports documenting district outcomes will be provided.

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

* Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

The sum of $37,500 has been allocated specifically for this purpose and this vendor by the state.

EVALUATION

Interim and final evaluation reports will be provided.

SUBMITTED BY: Samuel R. Whitten, Assistant Director, Assessment and Accountability

David J. Steele, Ph.D.
Chief Information and Technology Officer and Project Director, Empowering Effective Teachers Grant
(813) 272-4600
Gretchen Saunders
Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
A 5.20
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20101026_429 * Section A Item# 5.20