Hillsborough County Public Schools Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, August 8, 2006
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Quick Response Training Application to Workforce Florida, Inc., and if Approved, Accept Funds for Business Financial Solutions, Inc., d/b/a Academic Financial Services, for Aparicio-Levy Technical Center, $500,000 (Adult Technical Education) Removed Attachment

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Florida Statute 288.047 (3) established the Quick Response Training Program in 1993 to meet the short-term workforce skill needs of new or expanding businesses. In concert with the Committee of 100 of the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, Aparicio-Levy Technical Center will implement a customized training program for approximately 500 positions in management and consolidation of guaranteed federal student loans.

The application to Workforce Florida, Inc. for Business Financial Solutions, Inc., d/b/a Academic Financial Services, requests $500,000 to support the cost of specialized training for a 24-month period. Florida’s Quick Response Training Grant is a three-party partnership among Workforce Florida, Inc., the company, and the designated local education agency (LEA) which serves as the fiscal agent. Since Aparicio-Levy Technical Center will serve as the training provider, the School District of Hillsborough County is the appropriate LEA.

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

All District Goals and Critical Success Factors

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

If approved, funds of $500,000 will be included in the divisional special revenue/federal programs budget. Quick Response industry training programs are fully supported by funds available through contract with Workforce Florida, Inc. There is no additional cost to the District.

EVALUATION

August 2007. Performance evaluation measures are determined by Workforce Florida, Inc. The results of the evaluation will be shared with all stakeholders.

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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