Hillsborough County Public Schools Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, July 15, 2008
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Renewal Agreement for Educational Services and Facilities usage with the City of Tampa for Fire Fighter Training by Learey Technical Center, 2008/2009 (Adult Technical Education)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

We request approval of the renewal Agreement for Educational Services and Facilities Usage with The City of Tampa Fire Department to provide training to the City of Tampa fire fighters and paramedics. Learey Technical Center successfully initiated training for the City of Tampa fire fighters and paramedics in 1988. Approximately 650 City of Tampa Fire Rescue employees are trained in the areas of fire fighting science and techniques as well as emergency medical procedures.

This continuation agreement for public service training of City of Tampa Fire Department employees is for the period July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009. This Agreement is mutually beneficial for continuation of necessary fire fighter sciences training in the City of Tampa.

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

All District Goals and Critical Success Factors

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

This item is included in the divisional general operating budget. The Occupational Completion Point (OCP) training programs provided for the City of Tampa fire fighters generate Workforce Education Funds based on student enrollment; City of Tampa will pay OCP student tuition up to $10,800. Additionally, the City will remit up to $80,175.36 for Fee Support classes. Funds remitted by City of Tampa cover instructor salaries and district indirect costs.

EVALUATION

Evaluation will be based on an analysis of the number of fire fighters trained and the number of the Occupational Completion Points earned by June 30, 2009.

SUBMITTED BY: Paula C. Clark, Principal, Learey Technical Center

Susan M. Miller
Director, Adult Technical Education
(813) 272-4225
Wynne A. Tye
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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