The School Board of Broward County, Florida
Created : May 10, 2014 at 10:42 PM
Meeting: Regular School Board Meeting :  FF. Office of Academics  
FF-3. Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and The University Florida Board of Trustees, Gainesville, Florida
April 15, 2014
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Quick Summary / Abstract
Approve the Agreement between The University of Florida and The School Board of Broward County, Florida, to enter into a Dual Enrollment Articulation Agreement.

As specified in Florida Statute (F.S. 1007.235), The University of Florida and The School Board of Broward County, Florida, may enter into a Dual Enrollment Articulation Agreement to offer specific dual enrollment courses and establish criteria for high school student eligibility.  This arrangement would provide an opportunity for eligible students to complete high-rigor university level courses necessary to complete a four-year degree, while also completing a high school diploma.  This dual enrollment agreement will expire on June 30, 2015.  For additional information, please see the Executive Summary.

This agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.

The estimated financial impact to the District is $179,088.  The source of funds is the general fund.  There is no additional financial impact to the District.


Requested Action
Approve the Agreement between The University of Florida and The School Board of Broward County, Florida, to enter into a Dual Enrollment Articulation Agreement.


Summary
As specified in Florida Statute (F.S. 1007.235), The University of Florida and The School Board of Broward County, Florida, may enter into a Dual Enrollment Articulation Agreement to offer specific dual enrollment courses and establish criteria for high school student eligibility.  This arrangement would provide an opportunity for eligible students to complete high-rigor university level courses necessary to complete a four-year degree, while also completing a high school diploma.  This dual enrollment agreement will expire on June 30, 2015.  For additional information, please see the Executive Summary.

This agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.


School Board Goals
Goal 1: High Quality Instruction


Financial Impact
The estimated financial impact to the District is $179,088.  The source of funds is the general fund.  There is no additional financial impact to the District.  


Source of Additional Information
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Associated File Attachments
Executive Summary UF (Files)  
Dual Enrollment Agreement UF (Files)  
ExecutedCompleteCopy (Files)