The School Board of Broward County, Florida
Meeting: Regular School Board Meeting :  FF. Office of Academics  
FF-1. Agreement between Florida International University and The School Board of Broward County, Florida (D)  
June 24, 2014
Status: 
Open Agenda
 
 

Quick Summary / Abstract
Approve the Agreement between Florida International University and The School Board of Broward County, Florida, to enter into an inter-institutional agreement.

The inter-articulation agreement between Florida International University and The School Board of Broward County, Florida will provide the opportunity for Florida International University dual enrollment courses to be offered on high school campus locations.  Participating School Board of Broward County high schools will provide an opportunity for students to engage in a rigorous curriculum that integrates core academics necessary for a ? (4) year degree, while students complete a high school diploma.

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

The financial impact to the District is $31,000 per high school campus location.  High Schools will supply funds from their operating budgets.  There is no additional financial impact to the District.


Requested Action
Approve the Agreement between Florida International University and The School Board of Broward County, Florida, to enter into an inter-institutional agreement.


Summary
The inter-articulation agreement between Florida International University and The School Board of Broward County, Florida will provide the opportunity for Florida International University dual enrollment courses to be offered on high school campus locations.  Participating School Board of Broward County high schools will provide an opportunity for students to engage in a rigorous curriculum that integrates core academics necessary for a ? (4) year degree, while students complete a high school diploma.

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


School Board Goals
Goal 1: High Quality Instruction


Financial Impact
The financial impact to the District is $31,000 per high school campus location.  High Schools will supply funds from their operating budgets.  There is no additional financial impact to the District.


Source of Additional Information
Enid Valdez 754-321-8444



Associated File Attachments
FIU Executive Summary (Files)  
FIU Agreement (Files)  
Participating Schools (Files)  
Executed Complete Copy (Files)