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)
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: No)
Funding for teacher scholarships is provided by the World Trade Center Tampa Bay Foundation, Inc.
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 |