HCPS FL Logo Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, May 3, 2011
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Florida Junior Golf Council Grant Agreement for Elementary Physical Education Instruction 2011 (Curriculum and Instruction Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Florida Junior Golf Council is providing funding in the amount of $20,000 for the purchase of The First Tee training and equipment for physical education programs at 12 Hillsborough County Title 1 elementary schools . The training will take place in May 2011 via an online course developed by The First Tee.  The teacher training and program implementation will conclude in December 2011.  Students New At Golf (SNAG) equipment will be delivered to the Title 1 sites upon completion of the online course.  This funding source will enable us to add 12  new sites to the existing 52 sites in the district.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Demonstrate consistent and effective teaching methods • Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
If approved, 12 Title 1 elementary schools will receive training and equipment worth $20,000.
EVALUATION
December 2011 - Expansion of the program to additional Title 1 elementary schools will be considered upon review of program implementation.
SUBMITTED BY:  Barbara B. Hancock, General Director, Elementary Education
Steve Vanoer, Supervisor K-12 Physical Education
Wynne A. Tye   Gretchen Saunders
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
  Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
    A 5.07
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20110503_458 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 5.07