Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item |
DATE: | Tuesday, June 14, 2011 |
TO: | School Board Members |
FROM: | MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent |
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
Approve Continuation Grant Application to the Florida Department of Education (FDOE), and if Approved, Accept Funds for the Florida Instructional Materials Center for the Visually Impaired for 2011/2012 (Curriculum and Instruction Division/Florida Instructional Materials Center for the Visually Impaired FIMC-VI) |
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
We request approval to submit the continuation grant application to FDOE for FIMC-VI. As defined by Florida Statute, 1003.55, FIMC-VI will produce, distribute, recirculate and house specialized materials for students who are blind and visually impaired enrolled in Florida’s schools. Hillsborough County Public Schools has operated FIMC-VI as the fiscal agent for the past 38 years. A summary of this grant proposal is attached.
Approval of the grant application will allow for the continuation of activities to provide Braille, large print and audio/digital textbooks, and specialized equipment statewide. Having FIMC-VI located in Hillsborough County provides our students immediate access to specialized instructional materials for the visually impaired. FDOE has consistently praised our district for the service provided to the state. |
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STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES | |
All Strategic Objectives | |
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes) | |
If approved, grant funds will be included in the divisional special revenue/federal programs budget. The project is financed by Federal IDEA funds ($2,120,151), State General Revenue funds ($110,552), and State General Revenue/Instructional Materials’ funds ($131,493) provided by FDOE, Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services. | |
EVALUATION | |
Performance evaluation measures are determined by FDOE. The completed annual state performance report will be completed in September 2012. The results of the evaluation will be shared with all stakeholders. |
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SUBMITTED BY:
Joyce L. Wieland, General Director, Department of Exceptional Student Education Suzanne Dalton, Supervisor/FIMC-VI |
Wynne A. Tye | Gretchen Saunders | |
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction (813) 272-4221 |
Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270 |
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20110614_461 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 5.21 |