Hillsborough County Public Schools Administration
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, December 9, 2008
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Application to Apply for 2009 Public Law 874 Funds

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Hillsborough County School District annually applies to the Federal Government for impact funds under Public Law 874. This law provides funds to supplement the education of students whose parents are in the armed services, work in Federal institutions, or live in Federally subsidized housing.

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

* Demonstrate best financial practices

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: No)

The District expects to receive approximately $ 500,000.00 for this reimbursement.

EVALUATION

Staff annually reviews changes in Federal Legislation and U.S. Department of Education Rules on application guidelines for Public Law 874 funds to ensure accuracy and best practices.

SUBMITTED BY: Steven D. Ayers, Director, Community and Parent Relations

William H. Person
General Director, Student Planning and Support Programs
813-272-4876
Lewis Brinson
Assistant Superintendent for Administration
813-272-4071
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20081209_314 * Section A Item# 7.06