Curriculum and Instruction Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, June 11, 2013
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Renewal Implementation Agreement with the Center for Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Program and The School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida (Curriculum and Instruction Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On May 20, 2004, the School Board approved the initial agreement with Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Center for Marshall and Tomlin middle schools and Plant City High School. A renewal implementation agreement has been developed for the 2013/2014 school year to continue the program operation. The implementation agreement outlines member roles, materials, training, and fees associated with the AVID Center. The AVID program supports students who potentially will be the first generation to attend college. A list of participating schools is included in the attached contract and a summary of the program is also attached. This AVID implementation agreement has been reviewed and approved by School Board Attorney, Tom Gonzalez.
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
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
The contract amount of $185,400 includes the annual membership fee ($155,730), AVID Weekly subscriptions for 73 schools ($28,080), and AVID Excel Participation for Pierce and Shields middle schools ($1,590). In addition, a two-day summer training for 240 teachers in the amount of $78,000 will be conducted.  A total of $263,400 will be funded through: 5378-EXCELerator funds.
EVALUATION
The anticipated date of evaluation will be June 30, 2014. The AVID Center will provide customized, comparative data reports as well as a full hierarchy of reports comparing overall state data to individualized site reports.
SUBMITTED BY:  Eric Bergholm, General Director for Advanced Academic Access

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.#20130611_565 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 6.18