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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, July 29, 2014
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Agreement Between The School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida and Catapult Learning, LLC Through the 2016/2017 School Year (Division of Student Services)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
We request approval of an agreement with Catapult Learning, LLC to provide academic services, leading to a high school diploma, to students who are below the age of 21 years, residents of Hillsborough County, and are not high school graduates.  Catapult Learning will offer services through a blended education model providing five hours of instructional time per day.  Exceptional Student Education (ESE) and English Language Learner (ELL) services are available and the district’s calendar will be followed.  Catapult Learning will be responsible for the acquisition and outfitting of facilities.  The district will work cooperatively with Catapult Learning in the identification of students that may be candidates for the program.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Motivate students to become responsible learners • Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Catapult Learning, LLC will receive 90 percent of FTE funds generated by validated enrolled students.
EVALUATION
Quarterly reviews by district staff with a final evaluation provided annually.
SUBMITTED BY: 
George Gaffney, Assistant Superintendent   Gretchen Saunders
Division of Student Services
(813) 273-7033
  Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
    A 6.12
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20140729_637 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 6.12