Sarasota County Schools
Agenda Item #13
Title
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE HOPE FOUNDATION AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR CO-SPONSORING A LEADERSHIP SUMMIT FOR TRAINING LEADERSHIP TEAMS ON MAY 23, 24, 25, 2007 AT HERON CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
Description
Sarasota County will partner with the Hope Foundation and Bank of America to host a leadership summit on May 23, 24, 25, 2007, at Heron Creek Middle School. The Hope Foundation agrees to provide national speakers and take responsibility for marketing, audio, video, technology equipment as well as the printed materials. Sarasota is responsible for the food and site arrangements. Registration fees will be offered to Sarasota County teachers at a reduced rate of $250.00 per registration. Title II funds ($34,500) and grant funding from Bank of America ($25,000), will cover registration for leadership teams from each school, approximately 250 attendees. The Summit will be open to other teachers outside the school district at the full registration fee and the Hope Foundation agrees to pay the School Board of Sarasota County $30.00 for each registered person from outside our district.
Recommendation
That the contract between The Hope Foundation and the School Board of Sarasota County be approved.
Contact
WHITE & KATZ
Financial Impact
$34,500 Title II funds
$25,000 Grant funding from Bank of America
Attachment: Sarasota_2007.doc