Title and Board Action Requested
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Approve the renewal of the contract with TPG Cultural Exchange Program, LLC for instructional personnel for the 2024-2025 school year and authorize the invoice payment of $904,500.00
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Executive Summary
The Director of Human Resources, on behalf of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby requests the Board to approve the renewal of the contract with TPG Cultural Exchange Program, LLC for instructional personnel for the 2024-2025 school year and authorize the invoice payment for $904,500.00.
TPG Cultural Exchange is a United States Department of State approved J-1 Visa sponsor for visiting teachers for a minimum of three and up to a total to five years. The program works to bring schools throughout the United States excellent teachers from around the world in the following subjects: Math, Science, Special Education, Foreign Languages, Elementary Education, English, ESOL, and Social Studies. The goal of the program is to ensure every teacher is a ready to build lasting relationships with their students from the first day they step into the classroom and provide cross-cultural instruction. Teachers are provided professional development and support both before they reach the United States as well as for the duration of their time in the U.S.
This contract was originally approved on April 26, 2022.
My Contact
Matthew P. Goldrick
Director of Human Resources
(352) 797-7000 ext. 451
2023-28 Strategic Focus Area
Priority 2: Talent Management
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...
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