Hillsborough County Public Schools Student Services and Federal Programs
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, August 9, 2005
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Technical Services Agreement between Dr. V. J. Blake & Associates and the School District of Hillsborough County (Student Services and Federal Programs)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Dr. Blake will present an in-service for Crestwood’s staff which includes numerous strategies that help teachers and administrators enhance their effectiveness in improving student achievement. The interactive and customized workshop will include components of differentiated classroom instruction, instruction that works, graphic organizers, multiple intelligences, learning styles, assessment, communications, team building, diversity appreciation, and leadership.

ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)

Goal 1 - The percentage of students scoring at Level 3 or higher on FCAT Reading will increase a minimum of 5%.

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

The cost of this Technical Service Agreement is ($6,150.00) and will be paid from Title I funds. Expenses for this agreement will not impact Part I of the budget.

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY: Walter A. Bartlett, Director of Federal Programs, Title 1

Gwendolyn L. Luney
Assistant Superintendent, Student Services and Federal Programs
(813) 272-4879
Gretchen Saunders
Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
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