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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, November 13, 2012
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Renewal Contract with the East Coast Technical Assistance Center (ECTAC) to Provide Support and Technical Assistance to Hillsborough County’s Title I Basic, Neglected and Delinquent, and Migrant Education Programs (Student Services and Federal Programs Division) 
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
For the past six years, the school district has contracted with the East Coast Technical Assistance Center in order to receive the most current state and federal technical assistance related to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA).  With the current ESEA waiver implementation, along with the upcoming reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, it is imperative that the district has the most current guidance and technical assistance in order to coordinate Title I programs.  The East Coast Technical Assistance Center supports 36 school districts across Florida.  Services include technical assistance forums and conferences related to current and future ESEA issues, regular networking sessions with district, state and federal program directors, along with program compliance, evaluation, and legislative support.  As a result of the support and expertise Hillsborough County Public School’s Title I staff provides to  ECTAC member districts, this contract has been reduced by $8,500 to reflect the in-kind services provided. 
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Increase promotion rates at all grade levels and the percentage of high school graduates
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
The costs associated with this contract will be paid with Title I, Part A funds in the amount of $9,500. 
EVALUATION
On June 30, 2013, the federal programs department staff will be surveyed to determine the effectiveness of the technical assistance provided by the East Coast Technical Assistance Center regarding ESEA issues.  The General Director of Federal Programs will inform the East Coast Technical Assistance Center of any areas in which improvement may be needed in order to help the organization better support the school district.  
SUBMITTED BY:  Jeff Eakins, General Director, Federal Programs
Gwendolyn L. Luney, Assistant Superintendent   Gretchen Saunders
Student Services and Federal Programs
(813) 272-4879
  Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
    A 5.06
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20121113_517 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 5.06