Student Services and Federal Programs Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, May 22, 2012
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Renewal Implementation Agreement with the Center for Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Program and The School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida (Student Services and Federal Programs)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On May 20, 2004, the School Board approved the initial agreement with Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Center for Marshall and Tomlin Middle Schools and Plant City High School. A renewal implementation agreement has been developed for the 2012/2013 school year to continue the program operation. The implementation agreement outlines member roles, materials, training and fees associated with the AVID Center.
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
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
The contract amount of $197,050 includes the annual membership fee ($141,620), English Language College Readiness (ELCR) Fee ($27,350) and AVID Weekly subscriptions for 73 schools ($28,080).  The contract will be funded through project 5378-EXCELerator funds.
EVALUATION
The anticipated date of evaluation will be June 30, 2013. The AVID Center will provide customized, comparative data reports as well as a full hierarchy of reports comparing overall state data to individualized site reports.
SUBMITTED BY:  Eric Bergholm, General Director, Advanced Academic Programs Ansberto Vallejo, Supervisor, Academic Programs

Gwendolyn L. Luney, Assistant Superintendent		Gretchen Saunders
Student Services and Federal Programs (813) 272-4879		Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270
		A 5.04
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20120522_502 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 5.04