Student Services and Federal Programs Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, August 27, 2013
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Agreement for Technical Services with Man-Son-Hing Martial Arts Academy, Inc. for the Ed-Venture After-School Program at BT Washington, Just and Potter Elementary Schools(Student Services and Federal Programs Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Man-Son-Hing Martial Arts will provide one-hour martial arts lessons once per week during the Ed-Venture Program to a total of 72 students, 24 students at BT Washington, Just, and Potter Elementary Schools. Students will receive instruction in a variety of drills and techniques, including traditional forms and one-step. These lessons are designed to build self-discipline, self-confidence, and leadership. Students will learn to follow instructions in the Korean language.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Increase promotion rates at all grade levels and the percentage of high school graduates
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
This program is funded through Title I Part A $8,000 and School Improvement 1003(G) $19,000.
EVALUATION
Man-Son-Hing Martial Arts will be responsible for coordinating the administration of the pre and post surveys by teachers, entering data, and providing a final report to Ed-Venture. The report will include measures of student self-discipline, self-confidence, and leadership.
SUBMITTED BY:  Jenifer Neale, Administrator on Special Assignment, School Improvement

Gwendolyn L. Luney, Assistant Superintendent		Gretchen Saunders
Student Services and Federal Programs (813) 272-4879		Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270
		A 6.13
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20130827_594 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 6.13