Curriculum and Instruction Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, June 14, 2016
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Hillsborough Community College (HCC) for Career Pathways Initiatives
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
We request approval of the MOU with HCC to receive $15,000 of Carl D. Perkins funding which is designated for programs that educate high school students, teachers, and counselors on the technical programs offered by HCC.  The funds will be used for instructor stipends, student/staff transportation, and supplies.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Hillsborough Community College will provide $15,000 from the Carl D. Perkins Grant to the district to support these activities.
EVALUATION
In 2015/2016, over 400 high school students attended the HCC Career Quest. This agreement will be evaluated by the Department of Career and Technical Education based on the number of students who participate in the career pathways programs.
SUBMITTED BY:  Christopher Jargo, Assistant Director, Career and Technical Education

Warren S. Brooks		Denny B. Oest
Workforce Connections Officer (813) 231-1860		Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction (813) 272-4221
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20160614_762 (Board Meeting) * Section C Item# 1.03