Title and Board Action Requested
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Approval of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Between the University of Florida Board of Trustees, on Behalf of the University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning, and the School Board of Hernando County for Participation in the Florida Tutoring Advantage (FTA) Program for the Period of July 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027
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Executive Summary
The Director of Secondary Programs, on behalf of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby requests the Board to approve the MOA between the University of Florida Board of Trustees, on behalf of the University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning, and the School Board of Hernando County for participation in the Florida Tutoring Advantage (FTA) Program for the periods of July1, 2026 - August 31, 2027.
The Florida Tutoring Advantage (FTA) is a statewide initiative administered by the University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning to provide evidence-based academic interventions aligned to Florida's Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking (B.E.S.T.) Standards. Through this Memorandum of Agreement, Hernando County Schools will have the opportunity to participate in state-supported tutoring and instructional support services for eligible students. The agreement includes access to in-person tutoring for qualifying kindergarten through grade five students in reading and mathematics, as well as Artificial Intelligence-enhanced instructional supports through Khanmigo for students in grades 6-12.
The Memorandum of Agreement establishes the roles and responsibilities of the University and the District regarding program implementation, student eligibility, data sharing, and continuous improvement. Participation will provide additional instructional resources to accelerate student achievement while supporting the District's academic priorities. The agreement does not create a direct contractual relationship between the District and the service providers and it also does not create a fin...
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