Academic Support and Federal Programs Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, June 13, 2017
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Contract Renewal for Full Service Funding Between the State of Florida, Department of Health (FLDOH) (Academic Support and Federal Programs Division) Revised Attachment
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this funding is to expand school-based health services and increase access to health care by funding a pediatric physician and the Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners' salaries and other costs associated with these positions including, but not limited to, travel to continuing education conferences, materials, and supplies needed.  The Full Service School Funds provide direct health services to schools in our district.  This is an annual renewal of flow-through funds from the FLDOH, Hillsborough County to the school district and has been in effect for over 20 years.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety: student, employee, visitor, facility, transportation, and health
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Funds in the amount of $422,772.00 will be available in the General Fund.  For tracking purposes, the project number specific to this agenda item is 3178.  Funds from the state legislature general revenue funds and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) federal dollars will be available July 3, 2017, in the 2017/2018 fiscal year budget in the General Part One Fund.
EVALUATION
Annual reports are submitted to the FLDLH containing data relative to student, parent, and school health staff encounters, as well as services provided by nurse practitioners and a physician.
SUBMITTED BY:  Dr. Maria Russ, Supervisor, School Health Services Holly Saia, Ed.S., Director, Student Services Department Tracye H. Brown, Assistant Superintendent, Academic Support and Federal Programs

Gretchen Saunders		Dr. Alberto Vázquez
Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270		Chief of Staff (813) 272-4986
		C 6.04R
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20170613_814 (Board Meeting) * Section C Item# 6.04R