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Workshop Item
DATE: Tuesday, February 8, 2011
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Review of the Title I Funding Process and the Support Provided to the Title I Schools in the Area of Parent and Family Involvement (Student Services and Federal Programs Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
An overview will be provided regarding how the school district acquires Title I funding and the decisions that are made in order to maximize the use of these funds.  A required component of No Child Left Behind is the support that must be provided to parents and families at Title I schools.  An overview will be provided that shows how the district is building capacity in the area of Parent and Family engagement.
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 • Align financial resources to support the district’s strategic goals
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
The district receives approximately $50 million dollars annually from the Federal Title I grant.
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY: 
Jeff Eakins   Gwendolyn L. Luney
General Director, Federal Programs
(813) 272-4875
  Assistant Superintendent, Student Services and Federal Programs
(813) 272-4879
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20110208_464 (Board Workshop) * Section W Item# 1