Action Item
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Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item |
| DATE: | Tuesday, October 8, 2013 |
| TO: | School Board Members |
| FROM: | MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent |
| SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
| Approve the Memorandums of Understanding with The Florida Endowment Foundation for Florida's Graduates, Inc. (Curriculum and Instruction Division) | |
| EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
| Victory Over Instability by Choosing Education (VOiCE) and Girls Get Information Technology (GGIT) are two programs offered by The Florida Endowment Foundation for Florida's Graduates, Inc. The programs are designed to assist parents and educators in creating socially-adept, academically-capable, self-disciplined, and goal-oriented young people who are prepared to capitalize fully on their future opportunities.
VOiCE is an after school enrichment program that will be offered at Franklin Boys Preparatory Academy and Ferrell Girls Preparatory Academy. VOiCE encourages students to explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) courses, college majors, and careers. GGIT is an after school enrichment program that will be offered at Middleton High School. GGIT encourages students to explore science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) courses, college majors, and careers. GGIT will involve partnering with Ferrell Girls Preparatory Academy to provide opportunities for the high school girls to mentor the middle school girls during planned activities. |
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| STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES | |
| • Motivate students to become responsible learners | |
| FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes) | |
| All related costs for the 2013/2014 school year, totaling $22,000, will be funded by The Florida Endowment Foundation for Florida's Graduates, Inc. | |
| EVALUATION | |
| December 2013 and June 2014. | |
| SUBMITTED BY:
Eric Bergholm, General Director, Advanced Academic Access Carla Sparks, Supervisor, Single Gender Programs |
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| Wynne A. Tye | Gretchen Saunders | |
| Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction (813) 272-4221 |
Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270 |
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| A 6.02 | ||
| Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20131008_599 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 6.02 | ||