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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, February 22, 2011
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Partnership with Florida College Access Network, Inc. (Guidance Services)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The partnership supports collaborative efforts to promote college-readiness, access, and success through research, communication, advocacy, and mutual support.  The mission of Florida College Access Network, Inc. is to build a collaborating network of state and local entities to increase the quality and quantity of innovative and proven college preparation and access programs that serve limited-income, first generation students.  This partnership is designed to support the social, financial, and academic achievement of this population for success in higher education.  Quarterly meetings will be held with members of the Network and Hillsborough County Public Schools' guidance department to facilitate the sharing of ideas and best practices.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Motivate students to become responsible learners
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
There is no cost to the district to participate in this collaborative initiative.
EVALUATION
 
SUBMITTED BY:  Frances Otero, Supervisor, Guidance Services
    Wynne A. Tye

  Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
    A 1.02
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20110222_454 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 1.02