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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, July 30, 2013
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Renewal Contract for Catapult Learning To Provide Third-Party Services for the Title I, Part A Private School Reading and Math Instructional Program (Student Services and Federal Programs Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On May 18, 2010, the School Board of Hillsborough County awarded the request for proposal bid to Catapult Learning to provide third party remedial reading and mathematics services to eligible students at participating private schools through the Title I, Part A grant.  Providing equitable services to eligible students in private schools is a requirement of the Federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act. During the 2013/2014 school year, 39 private schools will participate in the district’s Title I program, which will serve approximately 1,200 students.  The amount of funds to be approved will not exceed $1,729,000.  These funds will address instructional and administrative costs, along with required set-aside and equitable share activities such as staff development and parent involvement.  All students participating in the Title I program will be administered a nationally norm-referenced pre- and postassessment to measure academic growth.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
This item is included in Special Revenue funds in an amount not to exceed $1,729,000 in Title I, Part A funds for a one-year period.
EVALUATION
The most recent evaluation completed for the Title I private school program revealed that students being served through the district’s program were making statistically significant academic improvements in reading and math.  At the conclusion of the 2013/2014 school year, a complete program evaluation will be conducted once again.  Student achievement data, as well as survey results from principals, teachers, and parents will be used to determine overall program effectiveness. The results of this evaluation will be shared with the provider and be a critical factor when the district determines contract renewal and any future contract awards.
SUBMITTED BY:  Tracye Brown, General Director, Federal Programs
Gwendolyn L. Luney, Assistant Superintendent   Gretchen Saunders
Student Services and Federal Programs
(813) 272-4879
  Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
    A 6.08
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20130730_592 (Board Meeting followed by Public Hearing) * Section A Item# 6.08