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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, September 30, 2014
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Addition of New Components to the Master Plan for Inservice Education and the Annual Master Inservice Plan Update Letter to the Florida Department of Education Commissioner (Student Services Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Florida State Statute 1012.98 (4)(b)(4) mandates that all districts have a Master Inservice Plan for inservice activities and requires this plan to be approved by the local School Board annually.  In addition, an annual update must be submitted to the State Board of Education and written verification must be submitted annually to the Florida Department of Education Commissioner.  This agenda item requests approval for the Director of Professional Development to submit the required update letter and verification.

The attached components, Teaching Students with Disabilities Online Professional Development Module and Conscious Discipline, are being added to support the new Florida Department of Education certification requirements.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Demonstrate consistent and effective teaching methods • Align the performance management system with the district’s priorities • Provide for a district-wide succession planning structure and visible career ladder • Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety including students, employees, visitors, facilities, transportation, and health
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
The cost of these courses is approximately $6 million and will be funded from various sources such as Title I, Title II, and Part I.
EVALUATION
Course evaluations are completed at the conclusion of each training.  The results of the evaluations will be captured through the Professional Development System (PDS).  Feedback from facilitators is used to continuously revise and update the course content.
SUBMITTED BY:  Jamalya Jackson, Director, Professional Development
George E. Gaffney, Assistant Superintendent   Gretchen Saunders
Student Services Division
(813) 273-7033
  Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
    A 6.02
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20140930_642 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 6.02