Hillsborough County Public Schools Student Services and Federal Programs
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, January 27, 2009
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve the Partnership Agreement Between Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) and the World Trade Center Tampa Bay Foundation, Inc. (Student Services and Federal Programs Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

In partnership with HCPS, The World Trade Center Tampa Bay Foundation, Inc. will provide the following to HCPS International Baccalaureate students and teachers:
1) Two teacher scholarships for travel overseas, valued at $10,400
2) Student internships in International Business
3) Summer and school year volunteer opportunities for students
4) Participation for teachers and students in the World Affairs Council, which presents high level internationally known guest speakers. HCPS will include the World Trade Center Tampa Bay Foundation in its annual report, newsletters, and website, and highlight the programs at a televised School Board meeting.

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

* Increase promotion rates at all grade levels and the percentage of high school graduates, * Motivate students to become responsible learners, * Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum, * Recruit, develop, and retain a highly effective, diverse workforce

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: No)

Funding for teacher scholarships is provided by the World Trade Center Tampa Bay Foundation, Inc.

EVALUATION

This partnership does not require an evaluation.

SUBMITTED BY: Lynn Fell, Grants and Research Operations Officer

Gwendolyn L. Luney, Assistant Superintendent
Student Services and Federal Programs
(813) 272-4879
Gretchen Saunders
Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
A 5.09
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20090127_342 * Section A Item# 5.09