Action Item
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Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item |
| DATE: | Thursday, August 9, 2012 |
| TO: | School Board Members |
| FROM: | MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent |
| SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
| Approve Renewal of the State of Florida Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program Provider Agreement with Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County for the 2012/2013 School Year Head Start Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Program, the 2012/2013 School Year Program at Reddick Elementary, the 2012/2013 School Year Blended Exceptional Early Learning Program (EELP) and the 2013 Summer VPK Program (Elementary Education) | |
| EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
| We request approval to renew the State of Florida Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program Provider Agreement with Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County for the above referenced programs. The Florida Legislature mandated the VPK program in House Bill (HB)1-A, (Chapter 2004-484, Laws of Florida). This agreement establishes the specific program requirements, enrollment, accountability, and financial processes for prekindergarten programs in Hillsborough County Public Schools.
The list of district elementary schools providing all planned VPK programs is provided on Attachment B of the contract. Sites will be opened and staffed based on enrollment. This agreement is effective August 15, 2012, through August 14, 2013. |
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| 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 • Promote a culture of safety, which is free from harassment, bullying, and aggression | |
| FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes) | |
| The Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County is the fiscal agent for the VPK program funds. Funding per child will be accessed through monthly payments with reconciliation at the conclusion of the agreement. All district audit requirements will be met. | |
| EVALUATION | |
| See attachment. | |
| SUBMITTED BY: Lisa Black, Kindergarten Supervisor | |
| 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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| A 1.03 | ||
| Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20120809_511 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 1.03 | ||