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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, July 14, 2015
TO: School Board Members
FROM: Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Subagreement #1777-1098-00-B with the University of South Florida (USF) for the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Middle School Residency Program for the 2015/2016 School Year  (Curriculum and Instruction Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Helios Education Foundation awarded $2,736,000 to USF for the implementation of the STEM Middle School Residency Program.  This program focuses on restructuring preservice mathematics and science education programs at USF to align with the district’s way of work, including the teacher evaluation system and curricular expectations.

On August 27, 2013, a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was approved by the School Board and signed by the dean of USF's College of Education.  On July 29, 2014, Subagreement #1777-1098-00-A was approved by the School Board and signed by the dean of USF’s College of Education.  Due to the continued growth of the program, USF is requesting to extend the position of a grant funded middle level educator position to serve as a “boundary crosser” between USF’s College of Education and the district to assist in the seamless implementation of the program.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Demonstrate consistent and effective teaching methods
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Funding for the project is provided by the Helios Education Foundation as cost reimbursable not to exceed $90,572.  USF is the fiscal agent and project funds reside at USF.  The district will provide in-kind services in support of the project as outlined in the original agreement.
EVALUATION
Under the terms of the grant, USF is responsible for the project evaluation.
SUBMITTED BY:  Rebecca T. Kaskeski, Ed.D., Instructional Leadership Director, Middle
Larry R. Plank, Ed.S., Director, K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Denny B. Oest   Gretchen Saunders
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
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  Chief Business Officer
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    A 6.07
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20150714_695 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 6.07