Hillsborough County Public Schools Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, October 6, 2009
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Recommend the Reorganization of the Department of Adult and Community Education (Curriculum and Instruction Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

As part of the district's ongoing effort to improve the way we do business, the Business Process Improvement (BPI) team was asked to conduct a process review of the Department of Adult and Community Education. Our objective was to determine if the program is meeting our district and community needs. The current economic climate has increased the need to provide effective educational programs for adult learners. The recommendations proposed in the attached document represent the first steps towards meeting our objective. The BPI team will continue to work with staff to develop and execute appropriate improvement strategies.

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

* Recruit, develop, and retain a highly effective, diverse workforce

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

The financial impact represents a total savings of $176,291 (Attachment I).

EVALUATION

Continue to monitor and assess progress.

SUBMITTED BY:

Wynne A. Tye
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
Kenneth R. Otero
Deputy Superintendent
(813) 272-4101
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20091006_362 * Section A Item# 1.01a