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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, January 21, 2014
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Payment to the Florida Education Fund (FEF) for Services Associated with their Partnership in Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP) Grant, Project #U165A100060-12 (Curriculum and Instruction Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) awarded $11,568,525 to HCPS for the district’s MSAP grant project.  The purpose of the program is to support magnet schools that are part of an approved desegregation plan.  Of this total amount, $75,000 is for project services rendered by the FEF for the no cost extension, 4th year of the grant.  FEF is providing training in culturally competent classroom and school site leadership to assist administrators in gaining the specialized skills necessary to be effective leaders and instructors at diverse schools.  A description of the leadership training is found in “Attachment A - Scope of Work” of the attached subagreement.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• 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)

Funding for this project is provided by the USDOE.  HCPS is the grant’s fiscal agent and project funds reside with the district.  The amount of this subagreement will not exceed $75,000.  All costs will be reimbursed after work has been completed and verified. 

EVALUATION
Under the terms of the grant, HCPS is responsible for project evaluation.  A copy of the annual reports and final evaluation report will be provided to the HCPS Office of Assessment and Accountability.  The anticipated date for the annual report for year four is December 30, 2014.
SUBMITTED BY:  Eric Bergholm, General Director, Advanced Academic Access
Wynne A. Tye, Assistant Superintendent   Gretchen Saunders
Curriculum and Instruction
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  Chief Business Officer
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    A 6.09
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20140121_624 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 6.09