Teaching and Learning Item

DATE:	Tuesday, July 7, 2020
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Addison Davis, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
<p>Approve Amendment Three with Gaetz Aerospace Institute, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU), Inc. to Continue and Expand Offerings of Aerospace-Related Dual-Enrollment Courses (<em>Academic</em> <em>Services</em>)</p>
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
<p>This amendment will continue the ERAU Aerospace Career Academy at Jefferson High School, Robinson High School, Steinbrenner High School, and Tampa Bay Technical High School.&nbsp; ERAU will provide both teacher training and curriculum materials to implement this program. Aerospace Career Academy courses will be taught by current and adjunct teachers approved by mutual agreement of ERAU and Hillsborough County Public Schools and who will be credentialed and qualified to teach under the criteria established by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.</p>
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
<p>• Improve the high school graduation rate</p> <p>• Provide a student-centered learning environment that engages every child</p>
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:  Terry Connor, Deputy Superintendent, Instruction, Academic Services, terry.connor@hcps.net, (813) 272-4221 Warren S. Brooks, Executive Director, Career, Technical, and Adult Education, warren.brooks @sdhc.k12.fl.us, (813) 231-1860 Christopher Jargo, Director, Career and Technical Education, christopher.jargo@sdhc.k12.fl.us, (813) 231-1872

		Gretchen Saunders
		Chief Financial Officer (813) 272-4270
		B 6.04
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20200707_1006 (Board Meeting) * Section B Item# 6.04