Curriculum and Instruction Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, June 12, 2012
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Florida Junior Golf Council Grant Agreement for Elementary Physical Education Instruction 2012/2013 (Curriculum and Instruction Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Florida Junior Golf Council is providing funding for teacher training and for the purchase of The First Tee National School Program Curriculum manuals for 66 elementary physical education teachers.  The training will take place on August 15, 2012, and the program implementation will conclude in June 2013.  The First Tee National School Program Curriculum manuals will be delivered to the teachers upon completion of the training.  This funding source will enable the district to add an additional 66 sites to the already existing 78 sites that have received the training, manuals, and equipment.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Demonstrate consistent and effective teaching methods • Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
If approved, 66 elementary schools will each receive $196.97 worth of training and curriculum manuals from the Florida Junior Golf Council Grant for a total of $13,000.
EVALUATION
Teachers will be surveyed at the conclusion of the grant period to document student progress pertaining to basic skills, concepts, core values, and healthy habits.
SUBMITTED BY:  Barbara B. Hancock, General Director, Elementary Education Steve Vanoer, Supervisor K-12 Physical Education

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.#20120612_503 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 5.05