Academic Support and Federal Programs Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, January 20, 2015
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Agreement for Technical Services with DLD Enterprises at ACTS Youth Residential Program, Columbus Juvenile Residential Facility, Hillsborough Juvenile Detention Center West, Lake Academy, Les Peters Academy, PACE Center for Girls, North Tampa Alternative, Dowdell, Franklin, Madison, and Van Buren Middle, and Freedom High Schools (Academic Support and Federal Programs Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
DLD Enterprises will provide the Altitude of Greatness Program, which includes motivational speaking presentations focused on encouraging positive communication skills, greater confidence, and attitude management for 40 hours per site to total 480 hours.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Increase promotion rates at all grade levels and the percentage of high school graduates • Motivate students to become responsible learners • Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
This contract will be paid using Title I, Part D grant funds in the amount of $24,000.
EVALUATION
DLD Enterprises will administer a pre- and posttest at the beginning and end of the contract period to participating students to determine if documented objectives of the program were achieved. Progress reports will be shared regularly with district staff, the program supervisor and/or designee to discuss progress of the program objectives during the contract period. Data will be analyzed to determine the success of the program and future contracts with the provider. At the conclusion of the program, a final report will be shared with district staff.
SUBMITTED BY:  Tracye Brown, General Director, Federal Programs

Larry Sykes, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent		Gretchen Saunders
Academic Support and Federal Programs (813) 272-4879		Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270
		A 6.16
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20150120_682 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 6.16