Regular School Board Meeting

0 Tuesday, March 7, 2023 Regular School Board Meeting School Board of Hillsborough County 901 East Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa 4pm Meeting Opening Subject CALL TO ORDER Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - Regular School Board Meeting Type DESCRIPTION : GAP ANALYSIS : PREVIOUS OUTCOMES: EXPECTED OUTCOMES: STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL: RECOMMENDATION: CONTACT: FINANCIAL IMPACT: REVIEW COMMENTS: SUBMITTED BY : File Attachments Meeting Opening Subject MOMENT OF SILENCE Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - Regular School Board Meeting Type File Attachments Meeting Opening Subject PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - Regular School Board Meeting Type File Attachments Meeting Opening Subject ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - Regular School Board Meeting Type File Attachments Meeting Opening Subject ROLL CALL Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - Regular School Board Meeting Type File Attachments Meeting Opening Subject APPROVAL OF MINUTES Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - Regular School Board Meeting Type File Attachments Meeting Opening Subject BOARD GUIDELINES Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - Regular School Board Meeting Type File Attachments Meeting Opening Subject PUBLIC COMMENT Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - Regular School Board Meeting Type Guidelines for Public Comment The School Board will convene at 4:00 pm. Public comment will be heard prior to the Board’s Consent Agenda. Speakers will be granted three minutes to address the board. When 10 or more speakers wish to speak during public comment, the board may reduce the time per speaker. Speakers can sign up online or in person, all speakers must check in with the Communications staff at least 15 minutes prior to the start of public comment. The Board reserves the right to modify the speaking time based on the circumstances of any individual Board meeting. During the 30-minute time allotment, speakers who wish to address a particular agenda item will be given priority over those wishing to make general comments. Last modified: September 2019 SIGN UP TO SPEAK File Attachments Meeting Opening Subject EMPLOYEE INPUT - 6 p.m. Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - Regular School Board Meeting Type File Attachments A. Recognitions and Proclamations Subject A01 Recognition of Caspers Company (Strategic Planning and Partnerships) Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - Regular School Board Meeting Type Information Goals Academic Excellence Exceptional Talent Supportive Organizational Culture DESCRIPTION : Recognition of Caspers Company for their extraordinary support and commitment to our schools, teachers, and students over the past 64 years. Caspers Company is a third-generation family-owned business and the very first McDonalds in Tampa opened in 1958. Caspers is a people-first company with a strong commitment to their community. In 2021, Caspers Company provided nearly 549,000 coupons worth $750,000 un food to support good attendance, good character, honor roll, principals honor roll, student achievement, and good citizenship and positive behavior in our schools. Teacher of the Year (Excellence in Education) was founded by Caspers Company in 1984 and has been the staple of their commitment to education ever since. The Good Character Award, initiated in 2018, recognizes three students in elementary and middle school in Hillsborough County Public Schools each May with a bicycle or fitness tracker, certificate and lapel pin. GAP ANALYSIS : PREVIOUS OUTCOMES: EXPECTED OUTCOMES: RECOMMENDATION: CONTACT: AnnMarie Courtney, Director, Partnership Engagement, Philanthropy and Outreach, annmarie,courtney@hcps.net (813) 272-4438 FINANCIAL HISTORIC IMPACT: Financial Historic Impact If Financial Impact is greater than 10% from prior year, explain why. 2022-23 Financial Impact Proposed Cost N/A 2021-22 Financial Impact Proposed Cost N/A 2020-21 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2019-20 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A FINANCIAL IMPACT: Revenue Source: N/A Expense Account: N/A Amount: N/A REVIEW COMMENTS: SUBMITTED BY : ________________________________________________________________________________________ Van Ayres, Chief of Strategic Planning and Partnerships (813) 272-4760 File Attachments A. Recognitions and Proclamations Subject A02 Adoption of Proclamations - Music in Our Schools Month, Youth Art Month, and Theatre in Our Schools Month, March 2023 (Academic Services) Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - Regular School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Adopt Proclamations - Music in Our Schools Month, Youth Art Month, and Theatre in Our Schools Month, March 2023. Goals Academic Excellence DESCRIPTION : The National Association for Music Education has designated March 2023 as Music in Our Schools Month. Music in Our Schools Month raises awareness of the importance of music education for all children and to remind citizens that schools are where all children should have access to music. Music education provides a platform whereby students have the opportunity to acquire skills in production and performance as well as understanding its history and culture. The National Association of Art Educators, in conjunction with the Florida Art Education Association, has designated March 2023 as Youth Art Month. Youth Art Month develops students’ creative potential and improves problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by reinforcing and bringing to life what students learn in other subjects. Youth Art Month supports the purposes and practices of art education that encourage teachers, parents, students, and all citizens to participate. The Educational Theatre Association has designated March 2023 as Theatre in our Schools Month. Theatre education has been linked to higher levels of academic achievement, improved standardized test scores, reduction of school drop-out rates, and improved listening, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills. Theatre education also allows students to be involved in district, state, and international theatre arts initiatives. GAP ANALYSIS : N/A PREVIOUS OUTCOMES: N/A EXPECTED OUTCOMES: N/A RECOMMENDATION: That the Board adopt the Proclamations - Music in Our Schools Month, Youth Art Month, and Youth Theatre Month, March 2023. CONTACT: Deborah Pepe, Assistant Superintendent, Teaching and Learning, deborah.pepe@hcps.net, (813) 272-4221 FINANCIAL HISTORIC IMPACT: Financial Historic Impact If Financial Impact is greater than 10% from prior year, explain why. 2022-23 Financial Impact Proposed Cost N/A 2021-22 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2020-21 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2019-20 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A FINANCIAL IMPACT: Revenue Source: N/A Expense Account: N/A Amount: N/A REVIEW COMMENTS: N/A SUBMITTED BY : ________________________________________________________________________________________ Terry Connor, Deputy Superintendent for Instruction, Academic Services, (813) 272-4221 File Attachments Music In Our Schools Month Proclamation 2023.pdf (450 KB) Youth Art Month Proclamation 2023.pdf (444 KB) Theatre in Our Schools Month Proclamation 2023.pdf (399 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Notice: If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida, with respect to any matter considered at a meeting or hearing, he/she will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. (Pursuant to Florida Statute 286.0105) Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under chapter 120, Florida Statutes. Article IX of the Florida Constitution states in part, "The education of children is a fundamental value of the people of the State of Florida. It is, therefore, a paramount duty of the state to make adequate provision for the education of all children residing within its orders. "The Article also states that the educational system must be "uniform, efficient, safe, secure, and high-quality," and class size limits must be imposed. Prekindergarten learning opportunities must be made available. There must be a state university system. A. Recognitions and Proclamations Subject A03 Adoption of Proclamation – National Social Work Month, March 2023 (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - Regular School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Board approve the Proclamation recognizing March 2023 as National Social Work Month. Goals Supportive Organizational Culture DESCRIPTION : March 2023 is recognized as National Social Work Month by the National Association of Social Workers. The month celebrates the many contributions made by America’s Social Workers and recognizes that the Social Work profession is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of others and meeting the basic needs of all people, especially the most vulnerable in our society. GAP ANALYSIS : N/A PREVIOUS OUTCOMES: N/A EXPECTED OUTCOMES: N/A RECOMMENDATION: The Board approve the Proclamation recognizing March 2023 as National Social Work Month. CONTACT: Myrna Hogue, Supervisor, School Social Work Services, myrna.hogue@hcps.net , (813) 273-7090, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Holly Saia, General Director, Student Services, holly.saia@hcps.net , 813-273-7136, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Antoine Hickman, Assistant Superintendent, Exceptional Student Education & Student Services, antoine.hickman@hcps.net , 813-273-7025, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion FINANCIAL HISTORIC IMPACT: Financial Historic Impact If Financial Impact is greater than 10% from prior year, explain why. 2022-23 Financial Impact Proposed Cost 2021-22 Financial Impact Proposed Cost 2020-21 Financial Impact Former Cost 2019-20 Financial Impact Former Cost FINANCIAL IMPACT: Revenue Source: N/A Expense Account: Amount: REVIEW COMMENTS: SUBMITTED BY : ________________________________________________________________________________________ Monica Verra-Tirado, Chief of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, (813) 273-7125 File Attachments National Social Work Month Proclamation 2023 (1).pdf (47 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Notice: If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida, with respect to any matter considered at a meeting or hearing, he/she will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. (Pursuant to Florida Statute 286.0105) Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under chapter 120, Florida Statutes. Article IX of the Florida Constitution states in part, "The education of children is a fundamental value of the people of the State of Florida. It is, therefore, a paramount duty of the state to make adequate provision for the education of all children residing within its orders. "The Article also states that the educational system must be "uniform, efficient, safe, secure, and high-quality," and class size limits must be imposed. Prekindergarten learning opportunities must be made available. There must be a state university system. A. Recognitions and Proclamations Subject A04 Adoption of Proclamation - Tampa Bay Times Newspaper in Education Week, March 6-10, 2023 (Communications) Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - Regular School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Adoption of Proclamation - Tampa Bay Times Newspaper in Education Week, March 6 - 10, 2023 DESCRIPTION : The American Press Institute has partnered with the Tampa Bay Times and Hillsborough County Public Schools to celebrate the development of life-long readers and support literacy instruction by providing educational resources to our schools, teachers, and students during the week of March 6-10, 2023. GAP ANALYSIS : PREVIOUS OUTCOMES: EXPECTED OUTCOMES: RECOMMENDATION: CONTACT: FINANCIAL HISTORIC IMPACT: Financial Historic Impact If Financial Impact is greater than 10% from prior year, explain why. 2022-23 Financial Impact Proposed Cost 2021-22 Financial Impact Proposed Cost 2020-21 Financial Impact Former Cost 2019-20 Financial Impact Former Cost FINANCIAL IMPACT: Revenue Source: Expense Account: Amount: REVIEW COMMENTS: SUBMITTED BY : ________________________________________________________________________________________ Tanya Arja, Chief Communications Officer, 813-272-4060 File Attachments Proclamation for Newspaper in Education Week 2023.pdf (63 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Notice: If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida, with respect to any matter considered at a meeting or hearing, he/she will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. (Pursuant to Florida Statute 286.0105) Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under chapter 120, Florida Statutes. Article IX of the Florida Constitution states in part, "The education of children is a fundamental value of the people of the State of Florida. It is, therefore, a paramount duty of the state to make adequate provision for the education of all children residing within its orders. "The Article also states that the educational system must be "uniform, efficient, safe, secure, and high-quality," and class size limits must be imposed. Prekindergarten learning opportunities must be made available. There must be a state university system. B. Consent Agenda Subject 1.01 Affiliation Agreement with Concordia Village for Health Science Education (Academic Services) Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - Regular School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approve Affiliation Agreement with Concordia Village for health science education. Goals Academic Excellence DESCRIPTION : Concordia Village is a workforce community partner willing to provide our health science education enrollees with onsite clinical training. At this time, we have many active clinical facilities that provide hands-on clinical experiences for secondary and postsecondary students based on affiliation agreements. The length of programs in which students are enrolled range from 3 weeks to 14 months. These standard agreements are necessary to meet the Florida Department of Education curriculum framework requirements and fulfill our obligation to students for clinical experiences. The partnerships we establish with the clinical facilities in this community are essential to our Health Science Education programs and beneficial to the health care industry. We are pleased that the quality of our graduates provides an incentive to the health care industry to continue our long-term mutually beneficial relationship. Concordia Village requires the School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida to be the first signer on the agreement. GAP ANALYSIS : Erwin Technical College Practical Nursing Program, Tampa Bay Technical High School, and Wharton High School Nursing Assisting Programs have the need to use Concordia Village for onsite clinical training. This is necessary to increase the number of clinical sites to meet the needs of students in these programs. A student who plans to complete the practical nursing program requires 675 clinical hours and nursing assisting programs requires 40 hours of clinical in a skilled nursing setting. PREVIOUS OUTCOMES: Hillsborough County Public Schools has had the opportunity to implement clinical affiliation agreements for 100 nursing students and 50 nursing assisting students in 2021-2022 with health care partners and have demonstrated increases in job placement for these graduates. EXPECTED OUTCOMES: Teachers will have the ability to provide the appropriate level of clinical instruction to 126 students enrolled in the Erwin Technical College practical nursing program and 50 students enrolled in the nursing assisting programs at Tampa Bay Technical High School and Wharton High School. The clinical rotations will provide students with instruction strictly aligned to the Florida standards and requirements for licensure. It will provide students with multiple opportunities to master the industry requirements for clinical competencies and state industry certification exams. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board approve the Affiliation Agreement with Concordia Village for health science education. CONTACT: Warren Brooks, Executive Director, Career, Technical, and Adult Education, warren.brooks@hcps.net, (813) 231-1860 FINANCIAL HISTORIC IMPACT: Financial Historic Impact If Financial Impact is greater than 10% from prior year, explain why. 2022-23 Financial Impact Proposed Cost N/A 2021-22 Financial Impact Proposed Cost N/A 2020-21 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2019-20 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A FINANCIAL IMPACT: Revenue Source: N/A Expense Account: N/A Amount: N/A REVIEW COMMENTS: N/A SUBMITTED BY : ________________________________________________________________________________________ Terry Connor, Deputy Superintendent for Instruction, Academic Services, (813) 272-4221 File Attachments Affiliation Agreement Concordia Village.pdf (484 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Notice: If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida, with respect to any matter considered at a meeting or hearing, he/she will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. (Pursuant to Florida Statute 286.0105) Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under chapter 120, Florida Statutes. Article IX of the Florida Constitution states in part, "The education of children is a fundamental value of the people of the State of Florida. It is, therefore, a paramount duty of the state to make adequate provision for the education of all children residing within its orders. "The Article also states that the educational system must be "uniform, efficient, safe, secure, and high-quality," and class size limits must be imposed. Prekindergarten learning opportunities must be made available. There must be a state university system. B. Consent Agenda Subject 1.02 Affiliation Agreement with AdventHealth North Pinellas for Health Science Education (Academic Services) Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - Regular School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approve Affiliation Agreement with AdventHealth North Pinellas for health science education. Goals Academic Excellence DESCRIPTION : Tarpon Springs Hospital Foundation, Inc., a Florida not for profit corporation, doing business as AdventHealth North Pinellas is a workforce community partner willing to provide our health science education enrollees with onsite clinical training. At this time, we have many active clinical facilities that provide hands-on clinical experiences for secondary and postsecondary students based on affiliation agreements. The length of programs in which students are enrolled range from 3 weeks to 14 months. These standard agreements are necessary to meet the Florida Department of Education curriculum framework requirements and fulfill our obligation to students for clinical experiences. The partnerships we establish with the clinical facilities in this community are essential to our Health Science Education programs and beneficial to the health care industry. We are pleased that the quality of our graduates provides an incentive to the health care industry to continue our long-term mutually beneficial relationship. AdventHealth North Pinellas requires the School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida to be the first signer on the agreement. GAP ANALYSIS : Erwin Technical College Practical Nursing and Medical Laboratory Technology programs has the need to use AdventHealth North Pinellas for onsite clinical training. This is necessary to increase the number of clinical sites to meet the needs of students in these programs. A student who plans to complete the practical nursing program requires 675 clinical hours and medical laboratory programs requires 300 hours of clinical in a clinical setting. PREVIOUS OUTCOMES: Hillsborough County Public Schools has had the opportunity to implement clinical affiliation agreements for 100 nursing students and 40 medical laboratory technology students in 2021-2022 with health care partners and have demonstrated increases in job placement for these graduates. EXPECTED OUTCOMES: Teachers will have the ability to provide the appropriate level of clinical instruction to 126 students enrolled in the practical nursing program and 31 students enrolled medical laboratory technology program. The clinical rotations will provide students with instruction strictly aligned to the Florida standards and requirements for licensure. It will provide student with multiple opportunities to master the industry requirements for clinical competencies and state industry certification exams. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board approve the Affiliation Agreement with AdventHealth North Pinellas for health science education. CONTACT: Warren Brooks, Executive Director, Career, Technical, and Adult Education, warren.brooks@hcps.net, (813) 231-1860 FINANCIAL HISTORIC IMPACT: Financial Historic Impact If Financial Impact is greater than 10% from prior year, explain why. 2022-23 Financial Impact Proposed Cost N/A 2021-22 Financial Impact Proposed Cost N/A 2020-21 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2019-20 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A FINANCIAL IMPACT: Revenue Source: N/A Expense Account: N/A Amount: N/A REVIEW COMMENTS: N/A SUBMITTED BY : ________________________________________________________________________________________ Terry Connor, Deputy Superintendent for Instruction, Academic Services, (813) 272-4221 File Attachments 1.02 Affiliation Agreement with AdventHealth North Pinellas.03.07.23.pdf (579 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Notice: If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida, with respect to any matter considered at a meeting or hearing, he/she will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. (Pursuant to Florida Statute 286.0105) Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under chapter 120, Florida Statutes. Article IX of the Florida Constitution states in part, "The education of children is a fundamental value of the people of the State of Florida. It is, therefore, a paramount duty of the state to make adequate provision for the education of all children residing within its orders. "The Article also states that the educational system must be "uniform, efficient, safe, secure, and high-quality," and class size limits must be imposed. Prekindergarten learning opportunities must be made available. There must be a state university system. B. Consent Agenda Subject 1.03 Affiliation Agreement with OneBlood, Inc. for Health Science Education (Academic Services) Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - Regular School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approve Affiliation Agreement with OneBlood, Inc. for health science education. Goals Academic Excellence DESCRIPTION : OneBlood Inc. is a workforce community partner willing to provide our health science education enrollees with onsite clinical training. At this time, we have many active clinical facilities that provide hands-on clinical experiences for secondary and postsecondary students based on affiliation agreements. The length of programs in which students are enrolled range from 3 weeks to 14 months. These standard agreements are necessary to meet the Florida Department of Education curriculum framework requirements and fulfill our obligation to students for clinical experiences. The partnerships we establish with the clinical facilities in this community are essential to our Health Science Education programs and beneficial to the health care industry. We are pleased that the quality of our graduates provides an incentive to the health care industry to continue our long-term mutually beneficial relationship. OneBlood, Inc. requires the School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida to be the first signer on the agreement. GAP ANALYSIS : Erwin Technical College Medical Laboratory Technology Program has the need to use OneBlood, Inc. for onsite clinical training. This is necessary to increase the number of clinical sites to meet the needs of students in this program. A student who plans to complete the medical laboratory technology program requires 300 clinical hours in a clinical laboratory setting. PREVIOUS OUTCOMES: Hillsborough County Public Schools has had the opportunity to implement clinical affiliation agreements for 40 medical laboratory technology students in 2021-2022 with health care partners and have demonstrated increases in job placement for these graduates. EXPECTED OUTCOMES: Teachers will have the ability to provide the appropriate level of clinical instruction to 32 students enrolled in the medical laboratory technology program. The clinical rotations will provide students with instruction strictly aligned to the Florida standards and requirements for licensure. It will provide student with multiple opportunities to master the industry requirements for clinical competencies and state industry certification exams. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board approve the Affiliation Agreement with OneBlood, Inc. for health science education. CONTACT: Warren Brooks, Executive Director, Career, Technical, and Adult Education, warren.brooks@hcps.net, (813) 231-1860 FINANCIAL HISTORIC IMPACT: Financial Historic Impact If Financial Impact is greater than 10% from prior year, explain why. 2022-23 Financial Impact Proposed Cost N/A 2021-22 Financial Impact Proposed Cost N/A 2020-21 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2019-20 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A FINANCIAL IMPACT: Revenue Source: N/A Expense Account: N/A Amount: N/A REVIEW COMMENTS: N/A SUBMITTED BY : ________________________________________________________________________________________ Terry Connor, Deputy Superintendent for Instruction, Academic Services, (813) 272-4221 File Attachments Affiliation Agreement OneBlood, Inc..pdf (493 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Notice: If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida, with respect to any matter considered at a meeting or hearing, he/she will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. (Pursuant to Florida Statute 286.0105) Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under chapter 120, Florida Statutes. Article IX of the Florida Constitution states in part, "The education of children is a fundamental value of the people of the State of Florida. It is, therefore, a paramount duty of the state to make adequate provision for the education of all children residing within its orders. "The Article also states that the educational system must be "uniform, efficient, safe, secure, and high-quality," and class size limits must be imposed. Prekindergarten learning opportunities must be made available. There must be a state university system. B. Consent Agenda Subject 1.04 Affiliation Agreement with Brandon Facility Operations, LLC d/b/a Consulate Health Care of Brandon for Health Science Education (Academic Services) Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - Regular School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approve the Affiliation Agreement with Brandon Facility Operations, LLC d/b/a Consulate Health Care of Brandon for health science education. Goals Academic Excellence DESCRIPTION : Brandon Facility Operations, LLC d/b/a Consulate Health Care of Brandon is a workforce community partner willing to provide our health science education enrollees with onsite clinical training. At this time, we have many active clinical facilities that provide hands-on clinical experiences for secondary and postsecondary students based on affiliation agreements. The length of programs in which students are enrolled range from 3 weeks to 14 months. These standard agreements are necessary to meet the Florida Department of Education curriculum framework requirements and fulfill our obligation to students for clinical experiences. The partnerships we establish with the clinical facilities in this community are essential to our Health Science Education programs and beneficial to the health care industry. We are pleased that the quality of our graduates provides an incentive to the health care industry to continue our long-term mutually beneficial relationship. Brandon Facility Operations, LLC requires the School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida to be the first signer on the agreement. GAP ANALYSIS : Erwin Technical College Practical Nursing Program, Tampa Bay Technical High School, and Wharton High School Nursing Assisting Programs has the need to use Brandon Facility Operations, LLC d/b/a Consulate Health Care of Brandon for onsite clinical training. This is necessary to increase the number of clinical sites to meet the needs of students in these programs. A student who plans to complete the Practical Nursing Program requires 675 clinical hours and Nursing Assisting Programs requires 40 hours of clinical in a skilled nursing setting. PREVIOUS OUTCOMES: Hillsborough County Public Schools has had the opportunity to implement clinical affiliation agreements for 100 nursing students and 50 nursing assisting students in 2021-2022 with health care partners and have demonstrated increases in job placement for these graduates. EXPECTED OUTCOMES: Teachers will have the ability to provide the appropriate level of clinical instruction to 126 students enrolled in the Erwin Technical College practical nursing program and 50 students enrolled in the nursing assisting programs at Tampa Bay Technical High School and Wharton High School. The clinical rotations will provide students with instruction strictly aligned to the Florida standards and requirements for licensure. It will provide student with multiple opportunities to master the industry requirements for clinical competencies and state industry certification exams. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board approve the Affiliation Agreement with Brandon Facility Operations, LLC d/b/a Consulate Health Care of Brandon for health science education. CONTACT: Warren S. Brooks, Executive Director, Career, Technical, and Adult Education, warren.brooks@hcps.net, (813) 231-1860 FINANCIAL HISTORIC IMPACT: Financial Historic Impact If Financial Impact is greater than 10% from prior year, explain why. 2022-23 Financial Impact Proposed Cost N/A 2021-22 Financial Impact Proposed Cost N/A 2020-21 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2019-20 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A FINANCIAL IMPACT: Revenue Source: N/A Expense Account: N/A Amount: N/A REVIEW COMMENTS: N/A SUBMITTED BY : ________________________________________________________________________________________ Terry Connor, Deputy Superintendent for Instruction, Academic Services, (813) 272-4221 File Attachments Affiliation Agreement Brandon Facility.pdf (934 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Notice: If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida, with respect to any matter considered at a meeting or hearing, he/she will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. (Pursuant to Florida Statute 286.0105) Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under chapter 120, Florida Statutes. Article IX of the Florida Constitution states in part, "The education of children is a fundamental value of the people of the State of Florida. It is, therefore, a paramount duty of the state to make adequate provision for the education of all children residing within its orders. "The Article also states that the educational system must be "uniform, efficient, safe, secure, and high-quality," and class size limits must be imposed. Prekindergarten learning opportunities must be made available. There must be a state university system. B. Consent Agenda Subject 1.05 Affiliation Agreement with Habana Health Care Center for Health Science Education (Academic Services) Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - Regular School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approve Affiliation Agreement with Habana Health Care Center for health science education. Goals Academic Excellence DESCRIPTION : Habana Health Care Center is a workforce community partner willing to provide our health science education enrollees with onsite clinical training. At this time, we have many active clinical facilities that provide hands-on clinical experiences for secondary and postsecondary students based on affiliation agreements. The length of programs in which students are enrolled range from 3 weeks to 14 months. These standard agreements are necessary to meet the Florida Department of Education curriculum framework requirements and fulfill our obligation to students for clinical experiences. The partnerships we establish with the clinical facilities in this community are essential to our Health Science Education programs and beneficial to the health care industry. We are pleased that the quality of our graduates provides an incentive to the health care industry to continue our long-term mutually beneficial relationship. Habana Health Care Center requires the School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida to be the first signer on the agreement. GAP ANALYSIS Erwin Technical College Practical Nursing Program has the need to use Habana Health Care Center for onsite clinical training. This is necessary to increase the number of clinical sites to meet the needs of students in this program. A student who plans to complete the practical nursing program requires 675 clinical hours in a skilled nursing setting. PREVIOUS OUTCOMES: Hillsborough County Public Schools has had the opportunity to implement clinical affiliation agreements for 100 nursing students in 2021-2022 with health care partners and have demonstrated increases in job placement for these graduates. EXPECTED OUTCOMES: Teachers will have the ability to provide the appropriate level of clinical instruction to 126 students enrolled in the practical nursing program. The clinical rotations will provide students with instruction strictly aligned to the Florida standards and requirements for licensure. It will provide student with multiple opportunities to master the industry requirements for clinical competencies and state industry certification exams. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board approve the Affiliation Agreement with Habana Health Care Center for health science education. CONTACT: Warren Brooks, Executive Director, Career, Technical, and Adult Education, warren.brooks@hcps.net, (813) 231-1860 FINANCIAL HISTORIC IMPACT: Financial Historic Impact If Financial Impact is greater than 10% from prior year, explain why. 2022-23 Financial Impact Proposed Cost N/A 2021-22 Financial Impact Proposed Cost N/A 2020-21 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2019-20 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A FINANCIAL IMPACT: Revenue Source: N/A Expense Account: N/A Amount: N/A REVIEW COMMENTS: N/A SUBMITTED BY : ________________________________________________________________________________________ Terry Connor, Deputy Superintendent for Instruction, Academic Services, (813) 272-4221 File Attachments Affiliation Agreement Habana Health Care Center.pdf (490 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Notice: If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida, with respect to any matter considered at a meeting or hearing, he/she will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. (Pursuant to Florida Statute 286.0105) Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under chapter 120, Florida Statutes. Article IX of the Florida Constitution states in part, "The education of children is a fundamental value of the people of the State of Florida. It is, therefore, a paramount duty of the state to make adequate provision for the education of all children residing within its orders. "The Article also states that the educational system must be "uniform, efficient, safe, secure, and high-quality," and class size limits must be imposed. Prekindergarten learning opportunities must be made available. There must be a state university system. B. Consent Agenda Subject 2.01 Students at Sulphur Springs PreK-8 School to Attend a Field Trip to Tour Universities, Museums and Historical Landmarks in Washington DC, March 12, 2023 through March 17, 2023 (Transformation Network) Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - Regular School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approve the students at Sulphur Springs PreK-8 School to attend a field trip to tour universities, museums and historical landmarks in Washington DC, March 12, 2023 through March 17, 2023. Goals Academic Excellence DESCRIPTION : The principal at Sulphur Springs PreK-8 School is respectfully requesting to send eighteen AVID students to tour universities, museums and historical landmarks in Washington DC. The purpose of the trip is for the students to tour Bowie State University, University of Maryland and Howard University. Students will also visit the Naval Academy Museum and the National Museum of African American History and Culture and several national landmarks including the White House, Lincoln Memorial, Capitol and others. The students will travel by airplane and charter bus and will leave on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 4:00 AM and will return on Friday, March 17, 2023 at 12:30 AM. They will not miss any days of school as the trip happens during spring break. Students will be chaperoned by their teacher, Michelle Stone, and other screened volunteers at a ratio of 1:3. GAP ANALYSIS : Field trips prove to enhance students’ educational experience and provide them with opportunities to represent their school and Hillsborough County Public Schools on a larger platform. PREVIOUS OUTCOMES: N/A EXPECTED OUTCOMES: The AVID students of Sulphur Springs PreK-8 School will attend the field trip to tour universities, museums and historical landmarks. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board approve the students at Sulphur Springs PreK-8 School to attend a field trip to tour universities, museums and historical landmarks in Washington DC, March 12, 2023 through March 17, 2023. CONTACT: Matthew Hayes, Region Superintendent, Transformation Network Region 4, matthew.hayes@hcps.net, (813) 272-4777 FINANCIAL HISTORIC IMPACT: There is no financial impact to Hillsborough County Public Schools. All costs associated with this trip will be borne by the students and/or parent booster organization. Financial Historic Impact If Financial Impact is greater than 10% from prior year, explain why. 2022-23 Financial Impact Proposed Cost N/A 2021-22 Financial Impact Proposed Cost 2020-21 Financial Impact Former Cost 2019-20 Financial Impact Former Cost FINANCIAL IMPACT: Revenue Source: N/A Expense Account: Amount: REVIEW COMMENTS: N/A SUBMITTED BY : ________________________________________________________________________________________ Shaylia McRae, Chief of Transformation Network, (813) 272-4876 File Attachments 3.7.23 Sulphur Spgs FT to DC Docs.pdf (2,265 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Notice: If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida, with respect to any matter considered at a meeting or hearing, he/she will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. (Pursuant to Florida Statute 286.0105) Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under chapter 120, Florida Statutes. Article IX of the Florida Constitution states in part, "The education of children is a fundamental value of the people of the State of Florida. It is, therefore, a paramount duty of the state to make adequate provision for the education of all children residing within its orders. "The Article also states that the educational system must be "uniform, efficient, safe, secure, and high-quality," and class size limits must be imposed. Prekindergarten learning opportunities must be made available. There must be a state university system. B. Consent Agenda Subject 2.02 Students at Chamberlain High School to Attend a Field Trip to Tour Colleges in Orlando, Florida, March 12, 2023 through March 15, 2023 (Transformation Network) Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - Regular School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approve the students at Chamberlain High School to attend a field trip to tour colleges in Orlando, Florida, March 12, 2023 through March 15, 2023. Goals Academic Excellence DESCRIPTION : The principal at Chamberlain High School is respectfully requesting to send 18 EmpowrHer2 students to tour colleges in Orlando, Florida. EmpowrHer2 is a group of female students that are mentored and empowered to realize their full potential. The mentors work with at risk girls and help them to set goals and achieve them. The purpose of the trip is for the students to tour Valencia Community College and the University of Central Florida. In addition, the girls will visit Universal Studios and Disney Springs. The students will travel by approved charter bus and will leave on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 12:00 PM and will return on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 7:00 PM. They will not miss any days of school and will be chaperoned by their teacher, Lanita Lucas, and other screened volunteers at a ratio of 1:4. GAP ANALYSIS : Field trips prove to enhance students’ educational experience and provide them with opportunities to represent their school and Hillsborough County Public Schools on a larger platform. PREVIOUS OUTCOMES: N/A EXPECTED OUTCOMES: The EmpowrHer2 students of Chamberlain High School will attend the field trip to tour colleges in Orlando, Florida. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board approve the EmpowrHer2 students of Chamberlain High School to attend the field trip to tour colleges in Orlando, Florida . CONTACT: Lanita Lucas, Supervisor, Family and Community Engagement, lanita.lucas@hcps.net, (813) 272-4772 FINANCIAL HISTORIC IMPACT: There is no financial impact to Hillsborough County Public Schools. All costs associated with this trip will be borne by the students and/or parent booster organization. Financial Historic Impact If Financial Impact is greater than 10% from prior year, explain why. 2022-23 Financial Impact Proposed Cost N/A 2021-22 Financial Impact Proposed Cost 2020-21 Financial Impact Former Cost 2019-20 Financial Impact Former Cost FINANCIAL IMPACT: Revenue Source: N/A Expense Account: Amount: REVIEW COMMENTS: N/A SUBMITTED BY : ________________________________________________________________________________________ Shaylia McRae, Chief of Transformation Network, (813) 272-4876 File Attachments 3.7.23 Chamberlain EmpowrHer2 Docs..pdf (2,032 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Notice: If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida, with respect to any matter considered at a meeting or hearing, he/she will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. (Pursuant to Florida Statute 286.0105) Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under chapter 120, Florida Statutes. Article IX of the Florida Constitution states in part, "The education of children is a fundamental value of the people of the State of Florida. It is, therefore, a paramount duty of the state to make adequate provision for the education of all children residing within its orders. "The Article also states that the educational system must be "uniform, efficient, safe, secure, and high-quality," and class size limits must be imposed. Prekindergarten learning opportunities must be made available. There must be a state university system. B. Consent Agenda Subject 4.01 Personnel Consent Agenda (Human Capital) Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - Regular School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approve the Personnel Consent Agenda. DESCRIPTION : Florida Statutes, State Board Rules and Hillsborough County School Board Policies require Board notification and/or action regarding decisions and recommendations of the Superintendent related to Personnel matters. Actions regarding personnel have been recommended by Supervisors, approved by the Superintendent and are being forwarded to the Board for action or, if appropriate, for information. Instructional, Support, Out of Field Personnel Actions, Termination (failure to comply with Florida Department of Education Certification Requirement), and Job Descriptions. GAP ANALYSIS : These personnel actions are necessary for the effective operation of the school district. PREVIOUS OUTCOMES: The Hillsborough County School Board has approved each month a Personnel Consent Agenda which contains appointments, Instructional, Support, Out of Field personnel actions, Terminations (failure to comply with Florida Department of Education Certification Requirement), and Job Descriptions. EXPECTED OUTCOMES: Approval of the Personnel Consent Agenda. RECOMMENDATION: To approve the Personnel Consent Agenda. CONTACT: Craig Horstman, General Manager of Personnel Services, craig.horstman@hcps.net , (813) 840-7343 FINANCIAL HISTORIC IMPACT: Financial Historic Impact If Financial Impact is greater than 10% from prior year, explain why. 2022-23 Financial Impact Proposed Cost 2021-22 Financial Impact Proposed Cost 2020-21 Financial Impact Former Cost 2019-20 Financial Impact Former Cost FINANCIAL IMPACT: Personnel changes involving already allocated positions will result in salary impact per the current Board-approved Salary Schedule. This also includes supplemental positions. See current backup for allocation changes for impact of new positions. REVIEW COMMENTS: N/A SUBMITTED BY : ________________________________________________________________________________________ Marie E. Whelan, Ed.D., Chief Human Capital Officer, (813) 840-7328 File Attachments Personnel Consent Agenda 3.7.23 (3).pdf (5,300 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Notice: If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida, with respect to any matter considered at a meeting or hearing, he/she will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. (Pursuant to Florida Statute 286.0105) Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under chapter 120, Florida Statutes. Article IX of the Florida Constitution states in part, "The education of children is a fundamental value of the people of the State of Florida. It is, therefore, a paramount duty of the state to make adequate provision for the education of all children residing within its orders. "The Article also states that the educational system must be "uniform, efficient, safe, secure, and high-quality," and class size limits must be imposed. Prekindergarten learning opportunities must be made available. There must be a state university system. B. Consent Agenda Subject 4.01a Administrative Appointments/Transfers (Chief of Schools) Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - Regular School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approve the administrative appointments/transfers. Goals Exceptional Talent DESCRIPTION : School Board policy requires Board approval of administrative appointments/transfers recommended by the Superintendent. These positions are available due to the appointments/transfers and non-reappointment of administrators. GAP ANALYSIS : These positions are necessary for the effective operation of the school district. PREVIOUS OUTCOMES: N/A EXPECTED OUTCOMES: N/A RECOMMENDATION: That the Board a pprove the administrative appointments/transfers. CONTACT: Sue Burkett , Chief of Schools , susan.burkett @hcps.net, (813) 272-4071 FINANCIAL HISTORIC IMPACT: Personnel costs are reflected in the corresponding funding source for the position. Financial Historic Impact If Financial Impact is greater than 10% from prior year, explain why. 2022-23 Financial Impact Proposed Cost N/A 2021-22 Financial Impact Proposed Cost 2020-21 Financial Impact Former Cost 2019-20 Financial Impact Former Cost FINANCIAL IMPACT: Revenue Source: N/A Expense Account: Amount: REVIEW COMMENTS: N/A SUBMITTED BY : ________________________________________________________________________________________ Sue Burkett , Chief of Schools, (813) 272-4071 File Attachments 3.7.23 4.01a Final.pdf (23 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Notice: If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida, with respect to any matter considered at a meeting or hearing, he/she will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. (Pursuant to Florida Statute 286.0105) Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under chapter 120, Florida Statutes. Article IX of the Florida Constitution states in part, "The education of children is a fundamental value of the people of the State of Florida. It is, therefore, a paramount duty of the state to make adequate provision for the education of all children residing within its orders. "The Article also states that the educational system must be "uniform, efficient, safe, secure, and high-quality," and class size limits must be imposed. Prekindergarten learning opportunities must be made available. There must be a state university system. B. Consent Agenda Subject 5.01 Students at Sickles High School to Attend a Field Trip to the World Strides Choral Competition in Orlando, Florida, March 30, 2023 through April 2, 2023 (Chief of Schools) Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - Regular School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approve the students at Sickles High School to attend a field trip to the World Strides Choral Competition in Orlando, Florida, March 30, 2023 through April 2, 2023. Goals Academic Excellence DESCRIPTION : The principal at Sickles High School is respectfully requesting to send thirty-four chorus students to the World Strides Choral Competition in Orlando, Florida. The purpose of the trip is for the students to perform at the competition level for judges who will offer feedback, along with an opportunity to attend a workshop with two choral professors at the University of Central Florida and tour their collegiate music facilities. The students will travel by approved charter bus and will leave on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at 8:00 AM and will return on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at 12:00 PM. They will miss two days of school and will be chaperoned by their teacher, Melissa Montoya, and other screened volunteers at a ratio of 1:9. GAP ANALYSIS : Field trips prove to enhance students’ educational experience and provide them with opportuniti