Academic Support and Federal Programs Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, September 8, 2015
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement Between The School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida and Catapult Learning, LLC, to Provide Third-Party Services for the Title I, Part A Private School Reading and Math Instructional Program (Academic Support and Federal Programs Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On May 18, 2010, the Board approved the Request for Proposal submitted by Catapult Learning, LLC to provide client services for private schools in reading and math services to eligible students through the Title I, Part A grant as required by the Federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act. During the 2015/2016 school year, 41 private schools will participate in the district's Title I program.  Out of the 3,658 students eligible for these services, an estimated 1,300 will be identified with an academic need. These funds will address instructional and administrative costs.  All students participating in the Title I program will be administered a nationally norm-referenced pre and post assessments to measure academic growth. This contract may be renewed by the Superintendent per the terms of the contract specifications.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Align financial resources to support the district's strategic goals
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
This item is included in Special Revenue Title I, Part A funds and will not exceed $1,703,218 in a one-year period.
EVALUATION
The most recent evaluation completed for the Title I private school program revealed that students being served through the district’s program were making statistically significant academic improvements in reading and math. At the conclusion of the 2015/2016 school year, a complete program evaluation will be conducted once again. Student achievement data, as well as survey results from principals, teachers, and parents will be used to determine overall program effectiveness. The results of this evaluation will be shared with the provider and be a critical factor when the district determines contract renewal and any future contract awards.
SUBMITTED BY:  Debra Arias, General Director, Federal Programs

Tracye H. Brown, Assistant Superintendent		Gretchen Saunders
Academic Support and Federal Programs (813) 272-4879		Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20150908_700 (Board Meeting followed by Public Hearing) * Section A Item# 6.18