Hillsborough County Public Schools Business
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, November 17, 2009
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve the Agreement for Technical Services for Staff Development to Provide "Special Topics in Integrating Technology into the Curriculum" Training to District Teachers (Information and Technology Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Staff Development Department will conduct eight Technology Integration online courses for 400 participants, November 18, 2009 through May 30, 2010. The provider will facilitate the online course, "Special Topics in Integrating Technology into the Curriculum," in response to Florida Sunshine State Standards applied technology requirements. This training will enable participants to incorporate technology within their curriculum.

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

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

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

Funds of $18,500 are included in Technology Training, Staff Development Project 4503. Trainers are paid a fee, not to exceed a total of $1,942 (plus fringe), to facilitate 50 hours of technology integration online training.

EVALUATION

Participants will complete an online course evaluation of the training.

SUBMITTED BY: Charles Fleming, Director, Staff Development

David J. Steele, Ph.D.
Chief Information and Technology Officer
(813) 272-4600
Gretchen Saunders
Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
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