Hillsborough County Public Schools Student Services and Federal Programs
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, May 19, 2009
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve the Agreement for Technical Services Part II with Computer Mentors Group, Inc. to Provide a Computer Technician Course for Students Attending Ferrell, Franklin, Greco, Memorial, and Young Middle Schools, Leslie Peters Halfway House, ACTS of Tampa, and Falkenburg Academy (Student Services and Federal Programs Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Due to the summer months being spread across two federal budget periods, this agenda item is part II of The Computer Mentors Group, Inc. summer contract approved by the School Board on May 5, 2009. During the summer of 2008, Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) partnered with Computer Mentors Group, Inc. to provide a Computer Technician Certification Course for students attending Ferrell, Franklin, Greco, Memorial, and Young Middle Schools, Leslie Peters Halfway House, ACTS of Tampa, and Falkenburg Academy. A total of 59 students completed the course, with 86% earning a grade of C or better based on post test results, lab work, attendance, and participation. Based on these results, the school district will partner with Computer Mentors Group, Inc. to offer a Computer Technician Certification Course during July 2009.

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

* Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

This contract will be paid using Title I Part D funds in the amount of $17,780.

EVALUATION

At the conclusion of the summer program, district staff will review student survey data and course completion data to determine the effectiveness of the instruction provided. This information will be used in determining future contracts with the vendor.

SUBMITTED BY: Jeff Eakins, General Director, Federal Programs

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