Administration Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, September 20, 2011
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Administrative Appointment of the Principal Coach for Areas I and II (Administration Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This newly approved position will provide day-to-day feedback and coaching for novice principals and assistant principals as they transition from the classroom to the principal's office.  This new initiative is part of the "Wallace Foundation Principal Pipeline" that selected only six districts across the country to participate.  These coaches will assist the Director of Leadership in redefining the role of the principal, providing high-quality prescriptive training, engaging a more rigorous selective hiring process, and promoting on the job evaluation and support.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Recruit, develop, and retain a highly effective, diverse workforce
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
The Principal Coach position will be fully funded through 2014, from the Race to The Top grant in the amount of $115,353.93.
EVALUATION
The project's progress will be evaluated annually by the district and the Wallace Foundation.
SUBMITTED BY:

		Lewis A. Brinson
		Assistant Superintendent, Administration (813) 272-4071
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20110920_472 (Board Meeting) * Section D Item# 01