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Administration
Action Item
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DATE: Tuesday, June 10, 2008
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Contract with Homebuilder’s Institute (HBI)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Home Builder’s Institute (HBI), the workforce development arm of the National Association of Home Builders, contracts with the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) to provide Project CRAFT (Community, Restitution, and Apprenticeship-Focused Training), an aftercare program for up to 20 juveniles under DJJ supervision in Hillsborough County. Project CRAFT provides vocational training in construction trades, case management and job placement services to participating students. The School Board must provide educational services to these clients and does so through the provision of one Adult Education teacher.
ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)
All District Goals and Critical Success Factors.
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)
The costs of the Adult Education teacher (approximately $56,299) and any ancillary support services are covered by Workforce Development funds earned by students enrolled in this program. This item is included in the Part 1 budget for 2008-2009.
EVALUATION
A comprehensive evaluation of the educational program will be completed by June 30, 2009. Data reviewed will include, but not be limited to, Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) scores, pre-apprenticeship certification awards, GED completions, and job placements of program graduates.
SUBMITTED BY:
Anne Chatfield, Ph.D., Director, Non-Traditional Programs
Michael Grego, Ed.D
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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Lewis A. Brinson
Assistant Superintendent for Administration
(813) 272-4071
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A 7.08
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20080610_330 * Section A Item# 7.08
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