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| March 4, 2021 - Regular School Board Meeting | ||
| Title C7 - Montessori Program Memorandum of Understanding | ||
| Description The attached Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is an agreement between Clay County Education Association and the School Board of Clay County. The purpose of this agreement is to acknowledge the dedication of Montessori teachers, the additional preparation time required of Montessori teachers to have a successful classroom, to require a commitment from Montessori teachers, and to ensure stability within the program. This MOU provides additional compensation for Montessori teachers and also requires a commitment from these teachers due to the benefit received by receiving Montessori certification. | ||
| Gap Analysis Teachers who have been part of the Montessori program, since its inception, signed a commitment agreement with the District. New teachers to the program have not currently signed such agreements. | ||
| Previous Outcomes N/A | ||
| Expected Outcomes The Board will agree to support the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding. | ||
| Strategic Plan Goal 3.3: Address the needs of all students with multiple opportunities for enrichment. | ||
| Recommendation Approval of Memorandum Of Understanding between the School Board of Clay County, Florida and the Clay County Education Association. | ||
| Contact Brenda Troutman, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources, brenda.troutman@myoneclay.net Karen McMillan, Coordinator, School Choice and Charter | ||
| Financial Impact The Montessori Program is under the District’s School Choice division. This program is successful and enables the district to fulfill the goal of creating and offering a robust education designed to fit every student’s and parent’s needs. Funding for this MOU will be through Title II funds. Annual additional compensation of $1,500.00 for Montessori teacher retention. There are eight (8) Montessori teachers for a total expense of $12,000.00 Stipend ($12.00/hr) for online and face-face required Montessori training leading to Montessori certification. Approximate total cost for one-year training: $9,600.00 Total MOU expenditure, paid from Title II funding, is $21,600.00. | ||
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Attachments Montessori Program MOU.pdf |
