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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, February 5, 2013
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve all School Improvement Plans (SIPs), School Advisory Council (SAC) Composition Forms, and SIP Waivers for 2012/2013 (Curriculum and Instruction Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Florida Statutes 1001.42(18) and 1001.452 require school boards to annually review and approve SIPs, waivers, and the composition of SACs. [Included Attachments: 2012/2013 School Improvement Summary - Attachment A; Standard Waivers Summary - Attachment B; Nonstandard Waivers Summary - Attachment C]

Schools develop and approve their SIPs annually using the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) School Improvement Plan template.  Through SIPs, schools implement a collaborative and ongoing process for improvement that aligns with the district goals and schools’ student data. The purpose of SIPs is to provide a current description of students’ performance along with a system of goals, strategies, action steps, evaluation tools, evaluation processes and professional development for increasing student achievement.  All SIPs have been uploaded as Word documents on the Florida Bureau of School Improvement website and can be accessed through the district’s website.  The Office of School Improvement reviews all SIPs and works with schools to ensure compliance and high standards. 

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)
Funds of $553,119 from the district’s PAVA-Epayables Rebate and Office Depot Rebate Nonrecurring Interest Earnings are budgeted to support School Improvement Plans (Project 5105).  Each school is provided funding of $3 per student.
EVALUATION
August 30, 2013
SUBMITTED BY: 
Deborah Rodgers, Ed.D.   Wynne A. Tye
Administrator on Special Assignment, School Improvement
(813) 272-4224
  Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20130205_552 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 1.02