Academic Support and Federal Programs Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, July 19, 2016
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Subagreement Between the University of South Florida (USF) for the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences and Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) Early Childhood Learning (Academic Support and Federal Programs Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The College of Behavioral and Community Sciences was awarded a two-year grant funded by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) Program.  The goal of the project is to identify factors and resources that are likely to result in improvements in the implementation of a model of Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) in Early Childhood Learning. This model seeks to enhance children’s school readiness and create a seamless transition between prekindergarten and kindergarten. The contract was reviewed and approved by the School Board Attorney on June 12, 2016.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Provide a student-centered learning environment that engages every child
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Funding for this project is provided by IES.  USF is the grant’s fiscal agent and project funds reside at USF.  HCPS will receive a total of $193,885 for the 2-year project, with $91,751 allocated for the performance period of August 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017, as outlined in the subagreement.  The total sum will be allocated to 2 HCPS positions: 6.4 percent full time equivalent for Tracye Brown and 91.7 percent full time equivalent for Deetra McAlmont.
EVALUATION
Under the terms of the grant USF is responsible for the project evaluation and all reporting as the University serves as the fiscal agent for the grant.  USF will share all evaluation reporting with HCPS based on a mutually agreed upon timeline.
SUBMITTED BY:  Tracye H. Brown, Assistant Superintendent, Academic Support and Federal Programs

Gretchen Saunders		Dr. Alberto Vázquez
Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270		Chief of Staff (813) 272-4986
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20160719_764 (Board Meeting) * Section C Item# 6.04R