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December 12, 2023 Board Meeting
Agenda Item 13.

Title
APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT GRANT

Description

Sarasota County Schools (SCS) seeks entitlement funds to support schools who are designated Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (ASTI) and Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) by the FDOE/Bureau of School Improvement.  These funds will support ESSA student groups/Students with Disabilities (SWD/ESE) using a strategic approach that integrates curriculum development, professional learning, and the purchase of quality materials.   



Gap Analysis

The FDOE has identified 31 traditional and charter schools whereby the ESSA Student with Disabilities group was identified as performing below 41% proficient on state assessments.  



Previous Outcomes 

The SWD ESSA group has consistently been underperforming historically.



Expected Outcomes 

ESE students will show consistent learning gains in the coming year.



Strategic Plan Goal

Recommendation

That the Supplemental School Improvement Grant be approved as presented.



Contact Information

DENISE CANTALUPO  denise.cantalupo@sarasotacountyschools.net

KRISTI D’SOUZA  kristi.d'souza@sarasotacountyschools.net

RACHAEL O’DEA  rachael.odea@sarasotacountyschools.net



Financial Impact

$1,346,689.70