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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, April 10, 2012
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Subagreement Modification/Amendment (#1728-1051-00-B, Modification 2) between the University of South Florida (USF) and Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) for Services Associated with HCPS Role in the Federal Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Grant Program, Project Recognizing Extraordinary Accomplishments of Children (REACH) (Student Services and Federal Programs Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) awarded $449,905 to the University of South Florida (USF) for a Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Program grant.  The purpose of the program is to increase the identification of English Language Learners (ELL) and Economically Disadvantaged (ED) students for gifted education programs at nine elementary schools (see attachment).  USF will work closely with HCPS Title III and Gifted programs on this grant.  This subagreement modification will allow for the purchase of additional Schoolwide Enrichment Model-Reading (SEM-R) libraries and training materials, as well as salary and fringe for three SEM-R experienced teachers to consult with Project REACH teachers on their implementation of the SEM-R model.  Additionally, the end date for the subagreement has been extended to August 31, 2012.  Lauri Kirsch, HCPS Supervisor of K-12 Gifted Education, will serve as the project’s director.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Increase promotion rates at all grade levels and the percentage of high school graduates • Demonstrate consistent and effective teaching methods • Motivate students to become responsible learners • Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum • Recruit, develop, and retain a highly effective, diverse workforce
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
Funding for this project is provided by the USDOE.  USF is the grant’s fiscal agent and project funds reside at USF.  Of the $449,905 awarded to USF, $72,432 is dedicated to project services rendered by HCPS, an increase of $45,496.  HCPS will invoice USF as outlined in the subagreement.
EVALUATION
Under the terms of the grant, USF is responsible for project evaluation.  A copy of the annual reports and final evaluation report will be provided to the district’s Office of Assessment and Accountability.
SUBMITTED BY:  Lisa Cobb, Assistant Director, Grants and Research Operations
Lauri Kirsch, Supervisor, K-12 Gifted Education
Gwendolyn L. Luney, Assistant Superintendent   Gretchen Saunders
Student Services and Federal Programs
(813) 272-4879
  Chief Business Officer
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    A 5.02
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20120410_498 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 5.02