Administration Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, July 16, 2013
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Agreement for Technical Services with Cross and Joftus to Document the Change Process for Hillsborough Principal Pipeline (Administration Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The six pipeline districts receiving funding from the Wallace Foundation have been asked to document the change process for the Principal Pipeline initiative during phase one in order to learn lessons and share those lessons with colleagues.  The lessons will also assist in leading the change for phase two of the initiative.  Each district has been given specific steps to follow and documentation to complete as part of this action step.  Cross and Joftus have first-hand knowledge of many of the changes implemented as part of the Principal Pipeline.  They have worked with the district to design the leader competency framework and selection and hiring practices for school administrators.  They have been selected to document the change process in four of the six pipeline districts.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Align the performance management system with the district’s priorities
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Funding for this project will come from the Wallace Grant.  The cost is $20,000.
EVALUATION
The outcomes of working with Cross and Joftus will be measured through feedback from the Wallace Foundation.
SUBMITTED BY:  Tricia McManus Director, Leadership Development

Lewis Brinson		Gretchen Saunders
Assistant Superintendent for Administration 813-272-4071		Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20130716_591 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 6.12