Action Item
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Administration
Action Item |
| DATE: | Tuesday, December 10, 2013 |
| TO: | School Board Members |
| FROM: | MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent |
| SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
| Approve the Agreement for Technical Services with Cross & Joftus, LLC to Develop the Capacity of the Area Leadership Directors (ALD) (Administration Division) | |
| EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
| On April 10, 2012, the Board approved Cross & Joftus to develop a principal competency model to include recruitment and selection strategies in support of principal talent management practices. In this next phase the project will include planning and implementation support for activities to develop ALD competencies aligned with school leader standards and competencies. This phase will also include the development and implementation of an ALD evaluation aligned to the ALD competencies, as well as structures to build collective and individual ALD capacity. Standards and competency-based evaluation information will be utilized to differentiate development for ALDs.
In accordance with the Florida Department of Education, Purchasing Policy 6A-1.012(11)(a), the requirement for requesting competitive solicitation for commodities or contractual services from three or more sources is hereby waived as authorized by Section 1010.04(4)(a), F.S. for purchase by district school boards of professional services. |
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| STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES | |
| • Demonstrate consistent and effective teaching methods • Recruit, develop, and retain a highly effective, diverse workforce • Align the performance management system with the district’s priorities • Provide for a district-wide succession planning structure and visible career ladder • Align financial resources to support the district’s strategic goals • Demonstrate best financial practices | |
| FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes) | |
| Funding for this project is provided by the Wallace Foundation in the amount of $400,350. | |
| EVALUATION | |
| The project will be evaluated by assessing how ALD-practice impacts principal practice. Principal evaluation results and feedback from external coaches observing the ALD in the field will be used to assess impact. | |
| SUBMITTED BY: Tricia McManus, Director, Leadership Development Program | |
| Lewis Brinson, Ed.D. | Gretchen Saunders | |
| Assistant Superintendent for Administration (813) 272-4071 |
Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270 |
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| A 6.26 | ||
| Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20131210_604 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 6.26 | ||