Educational Access, Opportunity, and Alternatives Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, June 19, 2018
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Agreement with True Core Behavioral Solutions, LLC (formerly G4S Youth Services, LLC) (Educational Access, Opportunity, and Alternatives)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
True Core Behavioral Solutions, LLC, contracts with the Department of Juvenile Justice to provide residential commitment programs for juveniles under the supervision of the Department of Juvenile Justice.  In Hillsborough County, True Core Behavioral Solutions, LLC, owns and operates:  Leslie Peters - a 24-bed facility for boys between the ages of 14 and 18 who are moderate-risk and in need of comprehensive mental health services Tampa Residential - a 60-bed facility for boys between the ages of 14 and 18 who are in need of comprehensive mental health services Hillsborough Girls Academy - an 18-bed facility for girls between the ages of 13 and 21 who are high-risk or maximum-risk juvenile offenders Lake Academy - a 48-bed facility for girls between the ages of 12 and 19 who require intensive mental health services The district must provide educational services to these clients and these services are provided on site due to the students being incarcerated.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Improve the high school graduation rate • Provide a student-centered learning environment that engages every child • Develop a culture of respect, trust, and collaboration • Continuously improve processes and systems • Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety: student, employee, visitor, facility, transportation, and health
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
True Behavioral Solutions, LLC, provides the facilities for instruction at Hillsborough Girls Academy, Leslie Peters, Tampa Residential, and Lake Academy at no cost to the district.  The education services for this program are funded by full-time equivalency funds in the approximate amount of $2,387,819.  This item is included in the General Fund Supplemental Academic Instruction budget project 4672.
EVALUATION
This program is evaluated annually by Youth Services department staff based on a model developed by the Juvenile Justice Educational Enhancement Program.  This review will be completed by June 30, 2019.
SUBMITTED BY:  Greg Harkins, Principal, Youth Services, (813) 273-7364

Wynne A. Tye		Gretchen Saunders
Assistant Superintendent, Educational Access, Opportunity, and Alternatives (813) 273-7033		Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270
		C 6.13
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20180619_886 (Board Meeting) * Section C Item# 6.13