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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, August 27, 2013
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Agreement for Technical Services with Cross & Joftus, LLC—for Area Leadership Director Training (Administration Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Hillsborough County Public Schools has made great strides at documenting the competencies required of successful leaders, and aligning those competencies across all points in the pathway to becoming a principal in the district.

In an effort to continue to strengthen the district’s work, the district is now taking a close look at how it supports and develops Area Leadership Directors as they provide strategic and differentiated support to their principals.

Cross & Joftus will support the professional development of Area Leadership Directors through hands-on training sessions, in the field coaching and modeling, and ongoing consultation through webinars and email communication. 

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Demonstrate consistent and effective teaching methods • Motivate students to become responsible learners • Recruit, develop, and retain a highly effective, diverse workforce
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Funds in the amount of $22,775 will be available from the Wallace grant.
EVALUATION
Cross & Joftus will support Area Leadership Director design and planning the activities related to principal development and support and retention.
SUBMITTED BY:  Tricia McManus
Director of Leadership Development
Lewis Brinson   Gretchen Saunders
Assistant Superintendent for Administration
(813)272-4071
  Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
    A 6.22
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20130827_594 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 6.22