Hillsborough County Public Schools Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, May 16, 2006
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Renewal Hold Harmless Agreements for Brewster Technical Center Training Sites, 2006/2007 - Various (Adult Technical Education)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Brewster Technical Center provides educational services targeted to the assessed needs of adult trainees recommended by various agencies with the parameters of approved district curricula. Hold Harmless Agreements have been developed for MacDonald Training Center, Inc.; Hillsborough Association for Retarded Citizens; Macy’s at West Shore Plaza; and Macy’s at Westfield Shopping Towns of Citrus Park and Brandon.

The utilization of non-school site properties provides training opportunities for individuals with special needs. Collaboration by the School District with these training partners includes annual evaluation of the programs toward ensuring that each trainee can live and work independently in the community. Technical training is provided to up to 257 adults with disabilities. Training in job readiness skills, employability skills, life skills, job preparation, on-the-job training, and hands-on technical training is provided in Family and Consumer Sciences, Marketing, and Industrial Education programs.

During the 2005/2006 school year, 248 students have been enrolled and have completed or on target to complete the program by June 2006.

ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)

All District Goals and Critical Success Factors

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

These programs generate Workforce Development funds. These retail centers and agencies provide space at no cost to the District. There is no additional cost to the District.

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY: Janice C. Collier, Principal, Brewster Technical Center

Susan M. Miller
Director, Adult Technical Education
(813) 272-4225
Michael A. Grego, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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