Academic Support and Federal Programs Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, December 10, 2019
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Contract with the East Coast Technical Assistance Center (ECTAC) to Provide Support and Technical Assistance to Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) Title I Basic, Neglected and Delinquent, and Migrant Education Programs (Academic Support and Federal Programs)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
HCPS has contracted with ECTAC for the last 13 years in order to receive current state and federal technical assistance related to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). With the current ESEA implementation of the approved State of Florida plan, it is imperative that the district have the most current guidance and technical assistance to coordinate Title I programs.  ECTAC supports 38 school districts across Florida. Services include technical assistance forums and conferences related to current and future ESEA issues, regular networking sessions with district, state, and federal program directors, along with program compliance, evaluation, and legislative support. As a result of the support and expertise HCPS Title I staff provides to ECTAC member districts, this contract has been reduced to $15,000 to reflect the in-kind services provided.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Improve the high school graduation rate
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Funds in the amount of $15,000 will be available in the Title I Part A Budget. For tracking purposes, the project number specific to this agenda item is 3794. As of November 12, 2019, the remaining balance less encumbrances for this line item equaled $64,835,240.
EVALUATION
On June 30, 2020, the Federal Programs Department staff will determine the effectiveness of the technical assistance provided by the ECTAC regarding ESEA issues. The General Director of Federal Programs will inform the ECTAC of any areas in which improvement may be needed in order to help the organization better support the district.
SUBMITTED BY:  Woodland Johnson, 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
		B 6.19
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20191210_935 (Board Meeting) * Section B Item# 6.19