Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item |
DATE: | Tuesday, June 14, 2011 |
TO: | School Board Members |
FROM: | MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent |
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
Approve Acceptance of the Tampa Bay WorkForce Alliance, Inc. Grant Funds by the Career, Technical, and Adult Education Department, 2011/2012 (Curriculum and Instruction Division) |
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
Once the official notification occurs, we request approval to accept the Tampa Bay WorkForce Alliance, Inc. grant funds to implement a career exploration and workplace readiness skills four-week summer camp with a focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) disciplines. This grant is a partnership with Tampa Bay WorkForce Alliance, Inc., Hillsborough Community College, Junior Achievement and Hillsborough County Public Schools and will serve 375 eligible 14-16 year old TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) students. Periodic events will take place throughout the 2011/2012 school year to enrich the students understanding of the STEM careers and post-secondary opportunities. |
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STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES | |
All Strategic Objectives | |
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: No) | |
Approximate funds of $750,000 will be awarded to support this program. |
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EVALUATION | |
Performance evaluation measures are determined by Tampa Bay WorkForce Alliance, Inc. The results of the evaluation are shared with all stakeholders. |
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SUBMITTED BY: Pamela Campbell-Peralta, General Director, Career, Technical, and Adult Education |
Wynne A. Tye | Gretchen Saunders | |
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction (813) 272-4221 |
Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270 |
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20110614_461 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 5.17 |