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 Contractual Agreement with Carlton Palms Educational Center, Inc., for Autism Spectrum Disorder Student, July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007 - $19,514.45 (Curriculum and Instruction Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Florida Department of Children and Families is seeking to place a 17-year-old student (A. W.) with a primary exceptionality of Autism Spectrum Disorder at the Carlton Palms Educational Center, Inc., for services due to significant behavior/physical control problems. The primary emphasis of this placement is comprehensive assessment and the development of effective behavior management strategies. This placement is projected for the 2006/2007 school year.

The District is responsible for the assurance of the provision of exceptional student education services for the duration of this placement. The FTE generated for the 2006/2007 school year has been calculated based on the Base Student Allocation for Hillsborough County and the Matrix of Services developed for the student.

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

All District Goals and Critical Success Factors.

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

Funds are generated from FEFP/FTE in the amount of $19,514.45 and are included in the divisional general operating budget.

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY: Edward H. McDowell, Jr., General Director, Exceptional Student Education

Michael A. Grego, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum & Instruction
(813) 272-4221
Gretchen Saunders
Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
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