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Information Item
DATE: Tuesday, November 1, 2011
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Recognition of Partnership to Advance School Success (PASS) Program at Cypress Creek Elementary School (Elementary Education - Curriculum and Instruction Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Florida Council of 100 developed the PASS Program to close the achievement gap in education.  Identified low-performing schools are selected to participate by representatives from the PASS Program.  A Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of a major Florida corporation is teamed with the school principal for three years.  The CEO assists in incorporating successful business strategies into school management techniques.  In addition to mentoring the principal, the CEO commits funds.  Matching funds are provided by the Florida Department of Education and Council for Educational Change established by the Florida Annenberg Challenge, while the school district provides in-kind services.  The team works hands-on with an education coach improving operations and academics.  The goal of the PASS Program is to raise the school's grade to an "A" over the three-year life of the partnership.

We would like to recognize the PASS Partnership at Cypress Creek Elementary School.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Increase promotion rates at all grade levels and the percentage of high school graduates
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
This agenda item is a recognition and has no financial impact to the district.
EVALUATION
N/A 
SUBMITTED BY:  Sherry Ogden, Elementary Supervisor/Generalist
Barbara B. Hancock   Wynne A. Tye
General Director, Elementary Education
(813) 272-4455
  Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20111101_476 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section C Item# 11