Approve Renewal Implementation Agreement with the Center for Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Program and The School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida (Curriculum and Instruction Division)

On May 20, 2004, the School Board approved the initial agreement with Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Center for Marshall and Tomlin middle schools and Plant City High School. A renewal implementation agreement has been developed for the 2009/2010 school year to continue the program operation. The implementation agreement outlines member roles, materials, training, and fees associated with the AVID Center. The AVID program supports students who potentially will be the first generation to attend college. A list of participating schools is included in the attached contract and a summary of the program is also attached. This AVID implementation agreement has been reviewed and approved by School Board Attorney, Tom Gonzalez.

* 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

The contract amount of $143,943 includes the annual membership fee ($128,845.00), AVID curriculum libraries ($14,453.40), and District Professional Service Fee ($27,645.00), and will be funded through the following sources: 5378-EXCELerator funds ($97,881.51); 1423-Smaller Learning Communities Grant ($17,273.21); 1393-Choice Grant ($17,273.21); 1433-Magnet Grant ($7,197.18); 1602-Bridge Grant ($1,439.43); 1581-GearUp Grant ($2,878.86).

The anticipated date of evaluation will be on June 30, 2010. The AVID Center will provide customized, comparative data reports as well as a full hierarchy of reports comparing overall state data to individualized site reports.