Hillsborough County Public Schools Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, June 13, 2006
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Renewal Contract with the Florida Department of Children and Families for Childcare Training, Learey Technical Center, 2006/2007 - $247,486 (Adult Technical Education)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Florida Department of Children and Families (FDCF) has offered a contract to our District for the past 14 years to provide training for private childcare workers. FDCF has offered grant funds of $247,486 for the period July 1, 2006 - June 30, 2007. Our district serves as the fiscal agent and administrative manager of the grant funds. Training for private childcare workers in Hillsborough County is offered by Learey Technical Center, and personnel are paid with these funds to administer this contract.

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

All District Goals and Critical Success Factors.

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

If approved, funds of $247,486 will be included in the divisional general operating budget. The training programs for childcare workers generate Workforce Development Funds.

EVALUATION

August 2007. Success will be based on the number of classes provided and the number of childcare workers served.

SUBMITTED BY: Paula C. Clark, Principal, Learey 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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