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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, October 4, 2011
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Submission of the Annual Master Inservice Plan Update Letter to the Education Commissioner from the Director of Professional Development
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Florida State Statute 1012.98 (4)(b)(4) mandates that all districts have a Master Inservice Plan for inservice activities and requires this plan to be approved by the local School Board annually.  In addition, an annual update must be submitted to the State Board of Education and written verification must be submitted annually to the commissioner.  This agenda item requests approval for the Director of Professional Development to submit the required update letter and verification.

This annual update is to report changes approved by the Board on March 15, 2011 and May 3, 2011.  No further changes are being made at this time.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Demonstrate consistent and effective teaching methods • Recruit, develop, and retain a highly effective, diverse workforce • Align the performance management system with the district’s priorities • Provide for a district-wide succession planning structure and visible career ladder • Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety including students, employees, visitors, facilities, transportation, and health
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
The cost of these courses is approximately $6 million and will be funded from various sources such as Title I, Title II, and Part I.
EVALUATION
Course evaluations are completed at the conclusion of each training.  The results of the evaluations will be captured through the Professional Development System.  Feedback from facilitators is used to continuously revise and update the course content.
SUBMITTED BY: 
Jamalya Jackson   David J. Steele, Ph.D.
Director, Professional Development
(813) 840-7021
  Chief Information and Technology Officer and Project Director, Empowering Effective Teachers Grant
(813) 272-4600
    A 4.02
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20111004_474 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 4.02