Educational Access, Opportunity, and Alternatives
Action Item |
DATE: | Tuesday, May 2, 2017 |
TO: | School Board Members |
FROM: | Jeff Eakins, Superintendent |
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
Approve Agreements of Understanding with the Community Based Training (CBT) Sites for Students with Disabilities for 2017/2018 and 2018/2019 (Educational Access, Opportunity, and Alternatives) | |
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
We request approval for the Agreements of Understanding with the CBT sites to provide valuable training experiences for students with mild and moderate disabilities. A list of the community businesses is attached. Upon receipt of training in entry-level positions at a variety of businesses in the community, participating students are better prepared to successfully enter the workforce. During 2017/2018 and 2018/2019, under these 2-year Agreements of Understanding, an estimated number of 144 students with disabilities will receive training opportunities. |
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STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES | |
• Provide a student-centered learning environment that engages every child | |
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes) | |
The estimated cost for transporting students to and from the business sites is approximately $265,000 for the 2-year period and will be available in the divisional special revenue/federal programs budget, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). For tracking purposes, the project numbers specific to this agenda item are 3331 and 3531. | |
EVALUATION | |
CBT Business Partnership Evaluations were completed by participating sites for 2015/2016 and 2016/2017. The participating businesses rated students on their performance based on the following criteria:
During 2015/2016 and 2016/2017 the ratings from the above criteria produced the following positive outcomes:
Businesses involved will be given quarterly evaluations for completion, with the final evaluations to be concluded June 30, 2019. |
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SUBMITTED BY:
Wynne A. Tye, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Access, Opportunity, and Alternatives, (813) 273-7033 Kimberly Workman, General Director, Exceptional Student Education |
Gretchen Saunders | Dr. Alberto Vázquez | |
Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270 |
Chief of Staff (813) 272-4986 |
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C 6.05 | ||
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20170502_811 (Board Meeting) * Section C Item# 6.05 |