Hillsborough County Public Schools Student Services and Federal Programs
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, July 31, 2007
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Agreement for Technical Services for Nuri Ayres to provide Technical Support for Title I Secondary Schools with Respect to State and Federal Compliance Items in the Area of Parent Involvement (Student Services and Federal Programs Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Title I Program will be audited during the 2007-08 school year to determine compliance with state and federal regulations. Many regulations focus on the involvement of parents in their child's education. Nuri Ayres, a former secondary school principal, under the supervision of the Supervisor of Parent/Family and Community Involvement, will provide technical assistance to Title I middle schools and high schools monthly during the first semester by conferencing with staff and reviewing evidence of the school's compliance with regulations.

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

Goal 5 - The District will eliminate the FCAT Achievement gap by a minimum of 10 percentage points as reported by No Child Left Behind.

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

This contract will be paid using Title I funds in the amount of $6,200.

EVALUATION

By January 30, 2007, schools will be surveyed to assess the quality and level of technical support that was provided by the consultant.

SUBMITTED BY: Jeffrey Eakins, Director of Federal Programs

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