Title and Board Action Requested
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Approve the agreement with BloomBoard, the job description for Associate Teacher Substitute and the alternative certified teacher support program and expenditures and authorize the purchase of educational services for an estimated annual spending of $225,000.00.
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Executive Summary
The Executive Director of Business Services, on behalf of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby requests the Board approve the agreement with BloomBoard, the job description for Associate Teacher Substitute and the alternative certified teacher support program and expenditures and authorize the purchase of educational services for an estimated annual spending of $225,000.00.
BloomBoard will facilitate the Associate Teacher Substitute students in their state approved apprenticeship program to award a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from participating Universities. This is typically a two-year program where the student (our Associate Teacher) will use the skills that are learned with their mentor from Hernando County and their mentor from BloomBoard to show competency for college level credit. The Associate Teacher Substitute will agree to work for HCSB for four years once they are professionally certified.
This purchase is authorized under the DOE Florida Administrative Code 6A-1.012(11)(b) and applicable Florida Statutes for the purchase of educational materials.
The support plan for alternative certified teachers and the associated expenditures outlined in the attached presentation is also a part of this approval. The expenditures for alternative certified teacher support is already budgeted through vacancies.
My Contact
Ray Pinder
Executive Director of Business Services
Hernando County Schools
1-352-797-7000 Ext. 402
2018-23 Strategic Focus Area
Pillar 2: People
Financial Impact
See attached budget sheet.
If expenditure is not currently budgeted, this will serve as the budget amendment when Board approved. If the agenda item includes the purchase of goods or services, the funds requested are an anticipated amount and may fluctuate depending on such factors as current market conditions, product availability, additional funding sources, and the needs of the District. Should the actual cost exceed the anticipated amount, the Board approves the additional cost, after review by the superintendent, but not in excess of the funds available in the site’s approved annual budget.