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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, January 18, 2011
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Year Three Subagreement Modification/Amendment Between the University of South Florida (USF) and Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) for Services Associated with HCPS Role in the Federal National Center for Education Research's Leadership for Integrated Middle School Science (LIMSS) Grant Project, Subagreement #1028-1008-00-A (Student Services and Federal Programs Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The United States Department of Education (USDOE) awarded the LIMSS project to USF for three years, with HCPS as a partner. We are now in year three of the project, with Pam Caffery, Supervisor for Middle School Science, serving as the project's director. The purpose of the program is to maintain and enhance student interest in science; build a solid foundation of conceptual knowledge, process skills, and problem-solving abilities in middle schools; and lay a foundation for in-depth science education in grades 9 - 12. The role of HCPS is to deliver professional development to middle school science teachers to increase their content knowledge, instructional delivery and leadership skills. Year three of the project began March 1, 2010, and will end February 28, 2011. Of the total amount awarded in year three, $325,469.00 is allocated for project services rendered by HCPS.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Increase promotion rates at all grade levels and the percentage of high school graduates • Demonstrate consistent and effective teaching methods • Motivate students to become responsible learners • Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum • Recruit, develop, and retain a highly effective, diverse workforce
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
Funding for this project is provided by the USDOE, Subagreement #1028-1008-00-A. USF is the grant's fiscal agent and project funds reside at USF. HCPS will invoice USF as outlined in the Subagreement.
EVALUATION
Under the terms of the grant, USF is responsible for project evaluation. A copy of the annual reports and final evaluation report will be provided to HCPS Office of Assessment and Accountability. The anticipated date for the third annual report is May 1, 2011.
SUBMITTED BY:  Lynn Fell, Operations Officer, Grants & Research Operations
Gwendolyn L. Luney   Gretchen Saunders
Assistant Superintendent, Student Services & Federal Programs
(813) 272-4879
  Chief Business Officer
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    A 5.21
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20110118_451 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 5.21