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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, December 7, 2010
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Payment to School District of Pasco County (SDPC) for Services Associated with Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) State Teacher Quality Grant, PR/Award #290-2251A-0C001 (Curriculum and Instruction Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) awarded $454,384 to HCPS to implement the Teacher Quality grant, which provides teachers access to research-based professional development addressing Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS).  The School District of Pasco County and the University of South Florida are partners in this grant, with Hillsborough County Public Schools serving as fiscal agent. SDPC will receive $132,931, for its part in this grant.  Funds are allocated for program management, edit of training modules, module implementation, clerical assistance, supplies, and travel. This collaboration will result in the development of training modules for K-12 language arts and social studies teachers pertaining to the NGSSS in both school districts.  This agreement will be in effect retroactively from July 27, 2010 through June 30, 2011.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Demonstrate consistent and effective teaching methods • Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Funding for this project is provided by the FLDOE, PR/Award # 290-2251A-0C001.  HCPS is the fiscal agent for this grant and project funds reside with the district.
EVALUATION
Under the terms of the grant, an external evaluator from USF, contracted by HCPS, will evaluate the project providing annual reports to HCPS and the FLDOE.  Copies of the annual reports and the final evaluation report will be provided to the district Office of Assessment and Accountability.
SUBMITTED BY:  Barbara Hancock, General Director, Elementary Education
Wynne A. Tye   Gretchen Saunders
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
  Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
    A 5.08
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20101207_432 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 5.08