Hillsborough County Public Schools Student Services and Federal Programs
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, January 27, 2009
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve the Agreement for Technical Services with 180 Degrees, LLC, to Provide Instructional Support Services to Students at Leto High School (Student Services and Federal Programs)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Leto High School is requesting services from 180 Degrees, LLC, to provide instructional support to selected students who are at risk academically. The instructional program will focus on five key components: core values, character education, life skills, 21st century skills, and community outreach. The 180 Degree program will guide students through three distinct phases for each of the components: self-awareness, self-development, and social awareness and responsibility. The goal is for students to receive the support necessary through the 180 Degree program to be able to increase academic performance in their other classes. Students have been recommended based on attendance, academic, and behavioral data. Leto High School has set up the 180 Degree program as a class. The class will be listed as Personal, Career, and Social Development. Students will receive one credit for completing the class. Both the cost for the instructor and materials are included in this agreement for technical services.

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

* Motivate students to become responsible learners

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

The contract amount of $12,500 will be paid using Leto High School’s Title I allocation.

EVALUATION

Throughout the second semester, as well as at the conclusion of the school year, Leto High School will analyze student attendance data, course grades, progress reports, and discipline referrals for each child who participates in the 180 Degree course. This data will be used to determine the success of the services provided and will be used in determining future contracts.

SUBMITTED BY: Jeffrey Eakins, Director of Federal Programs

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