Academic Support and Federal Programs Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, June 19, 2018
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Memorandum of Agreement Between the State of Florida, Department of Health (FLDOH), Hillsborough County for Comprehensive Services Provided by Registered Nurses (Academic Support and Federal Programs Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This agreement provides Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) with 13 registered nurses to work in our schools to provide basic school health services.  The Supervisor of School Health Services will be responsible for the supervision and evaluation of nurses hired in this program.  FLDOH, Hillsborough County covers the salaries and other costs associated with these 13 registered nurses who are paid directly by the FLDOH, Hillsborough County.  This agreement has been in effect for over 20 years. The FLDOH requests the School Board’s signature to acknowledge acceptance of this contract prior to final signature of FLDOH.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety: student, employee, visitor, facility, transportation, and health
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
There is no financial impact to HCPS as the registered nurses are paid directly by the FLDOH, Hillsborough County.
EVALUATION
The School Health Services annual report and plans are submitted to the FLDOH, Hillsborough County each August.  Data is collected from monthly reports submitted by the school nurses.
SUBMITTED BY:  Dr. Maria Russ, Supervisor, School Health Services Holly Saia, Ed.S., Director, Student Services Department

		Tracye H. Brown
		Assistant Superintendent (813) 272-4879
		C 3.01
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20180619_886 (Board Meeting) * Section C Item# 3.01