Created : December 30, 2013 at 01:11 PM
March 15, 2005
Status: Pending
Approve a new agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida, and the Council of Great City Schools to participate in the Urban Education Service Corps Project.
The School Board of Broward County, Florida was invited by the Council of Great City Schools as one of seven urban school districts working in a partnership with a university to participate in the Urban Education Service Corps Program sponsored by the Parent Organization, AmeriCorps.
The goal of the Urban Education Service Corps Project in Broward County is to select twenty-eight (28) new Title I educators who are currently participating in an alternative certification program delivered by the Teaching and Leadership Center and Florida Atlantic University. The educators will be provided with professional development, service learning activities and mentoring defined by the Parent Organization, AmeriCorps. The activities are focused on encouraging volunteer mobilization and parent involvement at urban schools. The program is voluntary. Detailed information and activities will be shared with the potential candidates and their principals to determine whether they wish to participate. The educators who select to participate can earn up to $4,725 in an education award to be used for reimbursement of college loans or for future coursework at an accredited university.
This agreement will be effective on the date that the contract has been executed by both parties. The term of the agreement shall conclude on June 30, 2005.
The School Board Attorney has approved this contract as to form.
The positive financial impact is $65,657. The source of funds is the Council of Great City Schools. There is no additional financial impact to the school district.
Requested Action
Approve a new agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida, and the Council of Great City Schools to participate in the Urban Education Service Corps Project.
Summary
The School Board of Broward County, Florida was invited by the Council of Great City Schools as one of seven urban school districts working in a partnership with a university to participate in the Urban Education Service Corps Program sponsored by the Parent Organization, AmeriCorps.
The goal of the Urban Education Service Corps Project in Broward County is to select twenty-eight (28) new Title I educators who are currently participating in an alternative certification program delivered by the Teaching and Leadership Center and Florida Atlantic University. The educators will be provided with professional development, service learning activities and mentoring defined by the Parent Organization, AmeriCorps. The activities are focused on encouraging volunteer mobilization and parent involvement at urban schools. The program is voluntary. Detailed information and activities will be shared with the potential candidates and their principals to determine whether they wish to participate. The educators who select to participate can earn up to $4,725 in an education award to be used for reimbursement of college loans or for future coursework at an accredited university.
This agreement will be effective on the date that the contract has been executed by both parties. The term of the agreement shall conclude on June 30, 2005.
The School Board Attorney has approved this contract as to form.
School Board Goals
| Goal 2 - All schools will have equitable resources. |
Financial Impact
The positive financial impact is $65,657. The source of funds is the Council of Great City Schools. There is no additional financial impact to the school district.
Source of Additional Information
Gracie Diaz 954 236-1623
Associated File Attachments
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