Hillsborough County Public Schools Business
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, October 5, 2010
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Agreement for Technical Services with Nancy Toelle for Ongoing Professional Development Provided to Visually Impaired Grant - (Curriculum and Instruction Division - Florida Instruction Materials Center for the Visually Impaired - FIMC-VI)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

We request approval of the Agreement with Nancy Toelle for professional development and program consultation. FIMC-VI is charged with providing disability-specific statewide services and professional development to Florida’s school districts. The consultant will:

FIMC-VI is a statewide resource center assisting local school districts with the specialized materials needs of blind and visually impaired students. Established in 1972 by the Florida Legislature, FIMC-VI operates under the Florida Department of Education, Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services (FDOE/BEESS) through an annual grant agreement with Hillsborough County Public Schools.

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

* Increase promotion rates at all grade levels and the percentage of high school graduates, * Demonstrate consistent and effective teaching methods

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

Funds of $11,300 are included in the divisional special revenue/federal programs budget (Project 1917) for FIMC-VI.

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY: Joyce L. Wieland, General Director, Department of Exceptional Student Education
 Suzanne A. Dalton, Supervisor, FIMC-VI

Wynne A. Tye
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
Gretchen Saunders
Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
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