Hillsborough County Public Schools Student Services and Federal Programs
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, May 19, 2009
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Categorical Funding with the State of Florida, Department of Health, for School Health Services (Student Services and Federal Programs Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This contract renewal is in effect July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. The categorical funding is provided annually through the State General Revenue dollars. The $485,802 is used to fund RN School Nurse positions, fringes, travel and training.

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

* Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety including students, employees, visitors, facilities, transportation, and health

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

$485,802 – From the General Appropriations Act, Human Services Budget (State of Florida General Revenue Dollars).

EVALUATION

The annual report and plan are submitted to the Department of Health. Data is collected from monthly reports submitted by school nurses.

SUBMITTED BY: Maria Russ, Coordinator, School Health Services

Gwendolyn L. Luney, Assistant Superintendent
Student Services and Federal Programs
(813) 272-4879
Gretchen Saunders
Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20090519_351 * Section A Item# 5.10