Hillsborough County Public Schools Business
Action Item

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

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve the Year Two Subagreement Modification (#1028-1008-00-A) Between the University of South Florida (USF) and Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) for Services Associated with HCPS Role in the Federal National Center for Education Research’s Leadership for Integrated Middle School Science (LIMSS), Project #R305A080078 (Division of Student Services and Federal Programs)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The United States Department of Education (USDOE) awarded the LIMSS project to USF for three years, with HCPS as a partner. We are now in Year Two of the project. The purpose of the program is to maintain and enhance student interest in science; build a solid foundation of conceptual knowledge, process skills, and problem-solving abilities in middle schools; and lay a foundation for in-depth science education in grades 9 – 12. The role of HCPS is to deliver professional development to middle school science teachers to increase their content knowledge, instructional delivery, and leadership skills. Year Two of the project will begin March 1, 2009, and will end February 28, 2010. Of the total amount awarded in Year Two, $222,349 is allocated for project services rendered by HCPS.

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

* Increase promotion rates at all grade levels and the percentage of high school graduates, * Demonstrate consistent and effective teaching methods, * 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 this project is provided by the USDOE, Project #R305A080078. USF is the grant’s fiscal agent and project funds reside at USF. HCPS will invoice USF as outlined in the Subagreement Modification.

EVALUATION

Under the terms of the grant USF is responsible for project evaluation. A copy of the annual reports and final evaluation report will be provided to HCPS Office of Assessment and Accountability. The anticipated date for the second annual report is May 1, 2010.

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
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