Educational Access, Opportunity, and Alternatives Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, April 3, 2018
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve to Submit the Grant Application to the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) and, if Approved, Accept Funds for the Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS) for 2018/2019 (Division of Educational Access, Opportunity, and Alternatives)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
We are requesting approval of the FDLRS grant for the 2018/2019 school year.  Approval of this grant will allow implementation of targeted goals and objectives within the FDLRS grant for students with disabilities in Hillsborough County Public Schools.  FDLRS centers are part of the Florida public school system.  The primary focus of each center is to support the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.  Each center provides services in four areas: Child Find, Human Resource Development, Parent Services, and Technology.  The Florida Inclusion Network is also part of the FDLRS network. A summary of each of these service areas is attached. FDLRS is a network of 19 state and federally funded associate centers established in 1978, which provides support services to educators, families of students with disabilities, and community agencies throughout Florida. Federal entitlement grant applications for students with disabilities must be submitted annually.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
All Strategic Objectives
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
If approved, the estimated amount of grant funds of $1,275,529 will be available in the divisional special revenue/federal programs budget FDLRS.  For tracking purposes, the project numbers specific to this agenda item are 3583, 3596, and 3598.  Administrative costs are included in the grant budget.
EVALUATION
Performance evaluation measures are determined by the FLDOE.  The completed annual state performance report will be available in December 2018.  The results of the evaluation will be shared with all stakeholders.
SUBMITTED BY:  Kimberly Workman, General Director, Exceptional Student Education

Wynne A. Tye, Assistant Superintendent		Gretchen Saunders
Educational Access, Opportunity, and Alternatives (813) 273-7033		Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20180403_869 (Board Meeting) * Section C Item# 6.09