June 19, 2007
Status:
Approve exceeding the approved School Board Policy 6302 “Use of Consultants” $6,000.00 limit on consultant agreements.
Prior to July 1, 2002, Alternative Certification Programs were offered voluntarily by school districts in Florida. As of July 1, 2002, State legislation mandates that every district must make an Alternative Certification Program available to all non-education degreed teachers hired. Based upon previous staffing trends, the District will hire over 600 people who qualify for the Alternative Certification Program. Providing mentors is a required component for any State approved Alternative Certification Program. Mentors work a maximum of 375 hours each at $30.00 per hour. This support will exceed the $6,000.00 consultant provision in SB Policy 6302. The mentoring takes place during the regular school day; therefore, retired teachers or retired administrators are needed to serve as mentors.
The total funding of $236,200 has been allocated in the 07-08 budgets in support of the ACE Program from the HRD Teacher Training/State Categorical Funding ($111,200) and Title II-A Grant ($125,000).
Requested Action
Approve exceeding the approved School Board Policy 6302 “Use of Consultants” $6,000.00 limit on consultant agreements.
Summary
Prior to July 1, 2002, Alternative Certification Programs were offered voluntarily by school districts in Florida. As of July 1, 2002, State legislation mandates that every district must make an Alternative Certification Program available to all non-education degreed teachers hired. Based upon previous staffing trends, the District will hire over 600 people who qualify for the Alternative Certification Program. Providing mentors is a required component for any State approved Alternative Certification Program. Mentors work a maximum of 375 hours each at $30.00 per hour. This support will exceed the $6,000.00 consultant provision in SB Policy 6302. The mentoring takes place during the regular school day; therefore, retired teachers or retired administrators are needed to serve as mentors.
School Board Goals
| Goal 4 - All stakeholders will work together to build a better school system. |
Financial Impact
The total funding of $236,200 has been allocated in the 07-08 budgets in support of the ACE Program from the HRD Teacher Training/State Categorical Funding ($111,200) and Title II-A Grant ($125,000).
Source of Additional Information
Dr. Leontine Butler 754 321-5044
Associated File Attachments
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2002 Florida States, Title XL VIII (Files) | |
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ExecutedARF (Files) |