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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA Landings Administrative Complex 1980 Landings Blvd. 3:00 p.m.

June 19, 2018 Board Meeting Agenda Item #28 Title APPROVAL OF THE INNOVATIVE HIGH SCHOOL INTENSIVE LANGUAGE ARTS CLASSROOMS GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE GULF COAST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR ALL HIGH SCHOOLS Description COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $97,000 will significantly change the role of the high school Intensive Language Arts (ILA) teacher from a position that few teachers seek to that of a highly sought after Literacy Expert who provides support to all content area teachers working with struggling students. Another goal is to improve achievement for students enrolled in Intensive Language Arts (ILA) classes. Recommendation That the Innovative High School Intensive Language Arts Classrooms grant proposal be approved. Contact KINGSLEY & ROCA Financial Impact N/A Attachment:  HS ILA- GCCF.pdf