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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, December 10, 2013
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Services Agreement with the University of Tampa (UT) for Services Associated with Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) Role in the UT Teacher Quality Grant Program, Science-Math-Master (SM2) (Curriculum and Instruction Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The University of Tampa SM2 project will provide professional development to rural and regional school districts. The HCPS staff participating in the project will assist UT faculty with conducting needs assessments; recruitment of educators to participate during the school year and summer sessions, and coordinate their participation; keep in contact with participating teachers, faculty, and partners; attend partner meetings; and assist the evaluation team as necessary in tracking participation and performance.  The ultimate goal of this project is to better equip mathematics and science teachers to prepare their students for the state of Florida end-of-course exams in biology and geometry.  Compensation will be in the form of reimbursement to the district for billable hours for the combined services of participating staff.
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 • Recruit, develop, and retain a highly effective, diverse workforce
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Funding for this project is provided by the Florida Department of Education.   UT is the grant’s fiscal agent and project funds reside at UT.  Of the amount awarded to UT, $1,000 is dedicated to project services rendered by district staff.  HCPS will invoice UT as outlined in the services agreement.
EVALUATION
Under the terms of the grant, UT is responsible for project evaluation.  A copy of the annual reports and final evaluation report will be provided to HCPS Office of Assessment and Accountability.
SUBMITTED BY:  Larry R. Plank, Ed.S., Director K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
Wynne A. Tye   Gretchen Saunders
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
  Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
    A 6.08
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20131210_604 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 6.08