Hillsborough County Public Schools Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve to Submit Grant Application to the Florida Department of Education, and if Approved, Accept Funds, 2007/2008 (Exceptional Student Education)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

We are requesting approval to submit a grant application to the Florida Department of Education for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act funds for Hillsborough District. This grant application has two sections; IDEA, Part B - $36,747,517 and Preschool Children with Disabilities - $722,766. Summaries of these grant proposals are attached.

The purpose of the IDEA, Part B grant is to ensure that all children with disabilities ages 3 through 21 have the right to a free appropriate public education (FAPE) designed to meet their individual needs and prepare them for employment and independent living. These funds will be used for the excess costs directly attributable to programs that provide FAPE to children with disabilities. Students with disabilities will be provided full educational opportunities through instructional activities designed to increase the level, intensity, and quality of services necessary for each individual student.

Federal entitlement grants for Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) must be submitted annually.

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

All District Goals and Critical Success Factors

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

If approved, grant funds will be included in the divisional special revenue/federal programs budget; IDEA - $36,747,517 and Preschool Children with Disabilities - $722,766.

EVALUATION

Performance evaluation measures are determined by the Florida Department of Education. The completed annual state performance report will be completed in January 2008. The results of the evaluation will be shared with all stakeholders.

SUBMITTED BY: Nicholas Carullo, Supervisor, Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System 
Donna Kimes, Supervisor, Exceptional Student Education Pre-K

Wynne A. Tye
General Director, Exceptional Student Education
(813) 273-7025
Michael A. Grego, Ed. D.
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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