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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, July 29, 2014
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Agreement for Technical Services with Frameworks of Tampa Bay, Inc. to Provide Social and Emotional Training at Sulphur Springs Elementary, and Adams, Jennings, Tomlin and Van Buren Middle Schools (Deputy Superintendent)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Triad Foundation, Inc. grant is allowing the district flexible use in determining which school(s) will implement the social and emotional learning (SEL) program based on school needs.  Frameworks of Tampa Bay, Inc. will provide professional development training, coaching support, and student training with all the materials and resources necessary to implement the social and emotional learning (SEL) program for teacher use in the classroom at Sulphur Springs Elementary School.  Additionally, Frameworks of Tampa Bay, Inc. will be providing direct service to students at Adams, Jennings, Tomlin, and Van Buren Middle Schools. Training will utilize both Providing Alternative Thinking Strategies (PATHS) and LifeSkills research-based curriculum.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Increase promotion rates at all grade levels and the percentage of high school graduates • Motivate students to become responsible learners • Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum • Promote a culture of safety, which is free from harassment, bullying, and aggression
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
All funds to support this social and emotional learning implementation has been awarded by a Triad Foundation, Inc. grant in the amount of $50,000.
EVALUATION
The program will be evaluated in collaboration with the Office of Assessment and Accountability and will include teacher and student pre- and post-assessments.
SUBMITTED BY:  MaryLou Whaley, Director, Parent/Community Involvement
Jeffrey Eakins   Gretchen Saunders
Deputy Superintendent
(813) 272-4101
  Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
    A 6.06
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20140729_637 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 6.06