Hillsborough County Public Schools Human Resources
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DATE: Tuesday, June 6, 2006
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Mentor Protege Presentation

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Based on a 1990 recommendation of the Minority Recruitment Taskforce, the district initiated the Mentor/Protege program, a two-year intensive training program for interested certificated, tenured teachers who have been identified as having administrative potential. Since then, eight groups of "Proteges" have taken part in this program opportunity. Each group of "Proteges" is eager to express its gratitude to the School Board and the district in some tangible way.

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

All district goals and critical success factors.

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

The two-year cost of the Mentor/Protege program has been $11,872.00.

EVALUATION

N/A

SUBMITTED BY:

Janice W. Velez
General Manager of Personnel Services
(813) 272-4148
Daniel J. Valdez
Deputy Superintendent
(813) 272-4166
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