Administration Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, July 15, 2014
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Agreement for Technical Services with Eckerd College Leadership Development Institute (Division of Administration)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) has been sending school and district leaders to the Eckerd College Leadership Development Institute for the past ten years.  It has now become a required professional development component of the Preparing New Principals Program.  Each summer the newly selected cohort attends the three-day institute at Eckerd College for the purpose of developing their leadership.  During the three days, participants receive comprehensive, honest and productive feedback based on results of 360-degree survey data completed by their supervisor, direct reports, and peers.  They receive individual coaching, as well as tools and strategies, to support their continued leadership development.  They participate in activities that reinforce the importance of vision, goals, effective action planning, shared leadership, conflict resolution, and other important leadership related topics.  Participants leave the institute with knowledge of themselves as leaders and how they can capitalize on their current strengths and develop in areas needing improvement.  In surveying the many leaders who have attended throughout the years, the common statement is that Eckerd College Leadership Development Institute was a life and leadership changing experience.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Recruit, develop, and retain a highly effective, diverse workforce • Align the performance management system with the district’s priorities • Align financial resources to support the district’s strategic goals
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Funds in the amount of $69,000 will be available from Wallace funds and Title II dollars.
EVALUATION
Program impact will be assessed through a participant survey, as well as follow-up feedback from those completing the 360-degree surveys on changes in leader behaviors and actions.
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
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20140715_636 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 6.15