Hillsborough County Public Schools Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, July 12, 2005
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Two Grant Applications to the Florida Department of Education, Division of Community Colleges and Workforce Education, and if approved, accept funding for Adult Education and Family Literacy Comprehensive Programs, Continuation Funds, 2005-2006 - Total $150,000 (Adult and Community Education)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Florida Department of Education, Division of Community Colleges and Workforce Education, has issued a request for applications to continue Adult Education Family Literacy Programs that are ongoing within the Department of Adult and Community Education. The supplemental funding period is from July 1, 2005,to June 30, 2006.

The District seeks funds for the following:

  • EAST Comprehensive Family Literacy Services Grant - $75,000
  • WEST Comprehensive Family Literacy Services Grant - $75,000
Attached is a summary of educational services provided and utilization of grant funds.

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

All District Goals and Critical Success Factors.

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

If approved, grant funds of $75,000 for each funding application for a total of $150,000 will be included in the divisional special revenue/federal programs budget. Indirect cost is included in the grant application.

EVALUATION

06/30/06

SUBMITTED BY: Karine Johns, Supervisor of Adult Instruction

Kenneth R. Allen, Ed.D.
Director of Adult and Community Education
(813) 276-5654 x 226
Michael A. Grego, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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