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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, February 19, 2019
TO: School Board Members
FROM: Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Memorandum of Agreement Between Boys and Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay, Inc. (BGC), for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Grant Project to Provide Before and After School Programs at Shields and Webb Middle Schools (Academic Support and Federal Programs)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of the 21st CCLC grant is to continue to provide a community learning center that offers academic enrichment opportunities during non-school hours. These opportunities are for no fewer than 100 economically disadvantaged students in grades 6-8 at Shields Middle and Webb Middle Schools. Grant funded activities are designed to help students meet state student standards in core academic subjects such as reading and math.  Additionally, students are offered a broad array of enrichment activities that complement their regular academic programs.  Literacy and other educational services are offered to the families of participating children.  This is year three of a five-year grant.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Improve the high school graduation rate • Provide a student-centered learning environment that engages every child
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
All costs of these services will be the responsibility of BGC.  Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) agrees to provide free facility usage at Shields and Webb Middle Schools, snacks/meals, and program consultation.  BGC is responsible for compensating all personnel employed in conjunction with the program and for the provision of all program supplies necessary to carry out program activities.
EVALUATION
The funding agency requires the use of an external evaluator to assess project impact.  The evaluator provides a copy of the annual evaluation report and final evaluation report to the HCPS Office of Strategy Management.  The year two grant evaluation report cited that the program achieved 6 of its 13 objectives. BGC will use the report to make course corrections in year three of the project.
SUBMITTED BY:  Debbie Zenk, Supervisor, Early Childhood and HOST Programs
Tracye H. Brown, Assistant Superintendent   Gretchen Saunders
Academic Support and Federal Programs
(813) 272-4879
  Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
    B 6.03
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20190219_918 (Board Meeting) * Section B Item# 6.03