Office of Superintendent of Schools Board of Education Meeting of November 18, 2010 Office of the Major Projects Julie Baker, Ph.D., Chief Officer of Major Projects SUBJECT: ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS FROM THE HISD FOUNDATION FOR DISTRICTWIDE AND SCHOOL-SPECIFIC PROGRAMS. A private, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, the HISD Foundation exists to secure and manage private contributions that support HISD’s highest priority projects and goals set by the superintendent of schools and the board of education. The HISD Foundation works with its nonprofit board of directors, and other key internal and external leaders, to raise major gifts ($50,000+) from individuals, foundations and corporations, on behalf of HISD priority projects/programs. The HISD Foundation also secures and manages other levels private support for various HISD programs and projects. The Board of Education is asked to accept the following donation: The HISD Foundation will provide a gift from the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation in the amount $1,374,470 (over two years) in support of the student college readiness program to expand Pre-AP and AP in HISD and support professional development for Pre-AP and AP teachers, COST/FUNDING SOURCE(S): The cost for this program is $1,374,470 and will be funded by Michael and Susan Dell Foundation ($1,374,470 SR1-41-6299-61 1-99-215-215) STAFFING IMPLICATIONS: None ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS/IMPACT: This agenda item supports HISD Goal 1: Increase Student Achievement and is aligned with Core Initiative 3: Rigorous Instructional Standards and Supports THIS ITEM DOES NOT REQUIRE CONSULTATION, THIS ITEM DOES NOT ESTABLISH, MODIFY, OR DELETE BOARD POLICY. RECOMMENDED: That the Board of Education accept a $1,374,470 cash donation over a two year period from the HISD Foundation for districtwide and school-specified programs, effective November 19, 2010. H-1