Academic Support and Federal Programs Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, January 20, 2015
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Agreement for Technical Services with Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA (Tampa YMCA) at Turkey Creek Middle and Blake High Schools (Academic Support and Federal Programs Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Tampa YMCA will provide the Teen Achievers Program, which includes mentoring, coaching, and enrichment activities to approximately 175 students at Turkey Creek Middle and Blake High Schools. The objective will be to increase academic performance and career aspirations for at-risk youth through an array of support and enrichment programming.
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
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
This contract will be paid using Title I, Part D, grant funds in the amount of $25,000.
EVALUATION
Tampa YMCA will administer a pre- and posttest at the beginning and end of the contract period to participating students to determine if documented objectives of the program were achieved. Progress reports will be shared regularly with district staff and the program supervisor and/or designee to discuss progress of the program objectives during the contract period. At the conclusion of the program, a final report will be shared with district staff. Data will be analyzed to determine the success of the program and future contracts with the provider.
SUBMITTED BY:  Tracye Brown, General Director, Federal Programs

Larry Sykes, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent		Gretchen Saunders
Academic Support and Federal Programs (813) 272-4879		Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270
		A 6.17
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20150120_682 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 6.17