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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, February 3, 2015
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve the Agreement for Technical Services with Pacific Research and Evaluation, LLC for the Evaluation of the Math and Science Partnership (MSP) Grant (Information and Technology Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This agreement is required to meet the evaluation requirement of the MSP grant.  Pacific Research and Evaluation, LLC was selected to serve as a third party project evaluator based on their responses to the Request for Proposal (RFP) 11143-DST Program Evaluation Services.  The RFP process provided an opportunity for all interested evaluators to apply as potential Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) program evaluation providers.

The MSP grant is intended to increase the academic achievement of students in math and science by enhancing the content knowledge and teaching skills of classroom teachers.  Key activities include Summer Institutes, a Science Technology Engineering Math Writer’s Academy, Teacher Certification Readiness Courses, and Professional Development Needs Assessments.

Executive Summary continued on Attachment A.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Demonstrate consistent and effective teaching methods • Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
The cost is not to exceed $70,000.  Funding is provided from the $1,134,621 awarded to the district for the implementation of the Math Science Partnership Grant.  
EVALUATION
A final evaluation report will be submitted to the district.
SUBMITTED BY:  Samuel R. Whitten, Director, Assessment and Accountability
Anna L. Brown, Ed.D.   Gretchen Saunders
Chief Information and Technology Officer
(813) 272-4600		   Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
    A 6.12
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20150203_683 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 6.12