Title and Board Action Requested
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Approve the Preferred Partner Agreement and authorize the purchase of ten tuition scholarships for Master’s Degree from St. Leo University for $150,760.00.
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Executive Summary
The Executive Director, on behalf of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby requests the Board approval for the Preferred Partner Agreement between Hernando County Schools and St. Leo University. This partnership will allow Hernando County School District to offer ten tuition scholarships to employees seeking to pursue their master’s degree in educational leadership. This effort will assist in building a list of qualified individuals to fill future vacant administrative positions and will be funded through the recruitment and retention efforts of the millage. A scholarship application will be advertised to our current employees and those awarded the scholarship will sign an agreement to remain employed in the district for five years upon successful completion of the program.
My Contact
Lisa Cropley
Executive Director of Student Support Operations
919 North Broad Street
Brooksville, Florida 34601
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 additional cost, after review by the superintendent, but not in excess of the funds available in the site’s approved annual budget.