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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, August 27, 2013
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Annual Subagreement (#1777-1092-00-B) with the University of South Florida for Support to the Grant Entitled, Tampa Bay Robert Noyce Master Teacher Fellows Program (Curriculum and Instruction Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In 2012, the National Science Foundation awarded $1,210,115 to the University of South Florida (USF) to support the project entitled Tampa Bay Robert Noyce Master Teacher Fellows (MTF) Program, which provides professional development and salary supplements for 20 exemplary mathematics and science teachers to become MTF.  Of that amount, $4,830 is dedicated to project services rendered by the Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) Supervisor of Middle School Mathematics. 

The goals of the USF Robert Noyce MTF Program are to prepare MTF to assume leadership roles within their schools and the District so they can mentor and support other in-service teachers and prepare MTF to assume supportive roles in the USF teacher education program so they can support preservice teachers by serving as mentors, supervising teachers, and co-instructors.  Participation of MTF will assist the District with attracting, training, and retaining mathematics and science teachers, which persistently remain critical shortage areas.

Master Teacher Fellows in this program will have a Master’s Degree in Education or Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics related fields, demonstrated subject matter knowledge, and have a record of effective teaching as defined through HCPS Empowering Effective Teachers initiative.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Demonstrate consistent and effective teaching methods • Recruit, develop, and retain a highly effective, diverse workforce
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
Funding for this project is provided by the National Science Foundation.  USF is the grant’s fiscal agent and project funds reside at USF.  HCPS will invoice USF as outlined in the subagreement.
EVALUATION
Under the terms of the grant, USF is responsible for project evaluation.
SUBMITTED BY:  Larry R. Plank, Director of K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education
Lisa Cobb, Director, Grants and Research Operations
Wynne A. Tye   Gretchen Saunders
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
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  Chief Business Officer
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    A 6.06
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20130827_594 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 6.06