Administration Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, January 12, 2016
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Agreement for Technical Services with Hammerhead Steel Drums, LLC for the After School Program at Potter Elementary School and the Extended Learning Academies at Potter Elementary and Sligh Middle Schools (Administration Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Hammerhead Steel Drums, LLC will provide 99 one-hour percussion lessons at Potter Elementary After School Program starting January 13, 2016, and 96 one-hour percussion lessons for the Summer Academies at Potter Elementary and Sligh Middle Schools for a total of 60 students.  Students at both schools will also receive instructions on drum line, still drums, and barred instruments.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Increase promotion rates at all grade levels and the percentage of high school graduates
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Funds in the amount of $19,500.00 will be available in the School Improvement Grant. For tracking purposes, the project number specific to this agenda item is Project #3056. As of Wednesday, December 9, 2015, the remaining balance less encumbrances for this line item equaled $19,700.00. Funds will be available in the School Improvement Grant.
EVALUATION
Students will demonstrate their learning through performances at the conclusion of the Extended Learning Academies.
SUBMITTED BY:  Deborah Cook, Director of School Improvement

Larry Sykes, Ed.D.		Gretchen Saunders
Chief of Schools, Administration (8143) 272-4071		Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270
		C 6.06
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20160112_751 (Board Meeting) * Section C Item# 6.06