Chief of Schools Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, November 19, 2019
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Agreement for Technical Services #19209-ATS-IV with Indikus Evaluation & Planning, for the Evaluation of the Title IV Grant Project (Office of Strategy Management)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Title IV grant project's purpose is to provide student support and academic enrichment for students in high-needs schools.  This agenda item approves the evaluator services for the annual grant project for the 2019/2020 school year in compliance with funding agency requirements.  Grant evaluation services include evaluation design assistance, data analysis, and a comprehensive Annual Performance Evaluation Report.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Provide a student-centered learning environment that engages every child
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Funds in the amount of $30,000 will be available in the Title IV grant. As of October 17, 2019, the remaining balance less encumbrances for this line item equaled $30,000.
EVALUATION
The Office of Strategy Management has direct supervision of the selected external evaluator, oversees the evaluation activities, tracks progress, and ensures reporting compliance as well as transmission of all required reports to the funding agency.  Funds are allocated in the Title IV budget specifically to contract with an external evaluator to assess program activities and impacts.
SUBMITTED BY:  Julie McLeod, Manager, Strategic Data and Evaluation

Joe Cochran, Ph.D.		Gretchen Saunders
General Manager, Office of Strategy Management (813) 272-4438		Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270
		B 6.06
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20191119_933 (Reorganization/Board Meeting) * Section B Item# 6.06