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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, June 10, 2014
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Agreement for Technical Services with Metajourn, LLC (Division of Administration)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Metajourn, LLC (formerly known as Career Compass) previously developed four main training modules responsible for the training and development of assistant principal mentors who are working in the field to support new assistant principals.

This agreement with Metajourn, LLC will allow us to purchase eight additional training modules that will be delivered to our assistant principal mentors during the 2014-2015 school year. The modules will provide mentors with tools and strategies for supporting the growth of assistant principals in areas such as emotional intelligence, crucial conversations, prioritizing for success, and communication skills.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• 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)
Funds in the amount of $69,250 will be available from the Wallace Grant.
EVALUATION
The evaluation will include input from assistant principals regarding support from assigned mentors and new assistant principal performance results as measured from the assistant principal survey. 
SUBMITTED BY:  Tricia McManus, Director, Leadership Development
Lewis A. Brinson, Ed.D.,   Gretchen Saunders
Assistant Superintendent, Administration
(813) 272-4071
  Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
    A 6.35
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20140610_634 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 6.35