Hillsborough County Public Schools Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, July 25, 2006
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Submission of Three Grant Applications to the Florida Department of Education, and if Approved, Accept Funds for Workforce Education SUCCEED Florida Grants, 2006/2007 - $676,150 (Adult Technical Education)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Adult Technical Education programs are continually reviewed and evaluated to respond to economic development needs. Grant applications have been developed for 2006/2007 SUCCEED Florida funding for the following:

New Medical Device Manufacturing Program, Aparicio-Levy Technical Center - $185,000 - Create a new program for Medical Device Manufacturing to produce skilled workers for the fabrication of specialized medical equipment and bio-medical equipment repair technologies. Funding will be used to purchase equipment.

Expand Medical Laboratory Technician Program, Erwin Technical Center - $248,150 - Expand existing Medical Laboratory Technician program to offer the clinical training component on site at Erwin. This grant will enable Erwin’s MLT program to increase its enrollment and upgrade technology by purchasing automated equipment that meet industry standards.

Expand Electroneurodiagnostic Technician Program, Erwin Technical Center - $243,000 - Expand existing Electroneurodiagnostic Technician program for increased enrollment and upgraded technology equipment.

A summary is attached with details of the funding proposals.

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

All District Goals and Critical Success Factors

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

If approved, grant funds of $676,150 will be included in the divisional special revenue/federal programs budget.

EVALUATION

Evaluation will be based on award of the grant and subsequent program development. Student enrollment, completion, and placement data will be reported.

SUBMITTED BY:

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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