Hillsborough County Public Schools Administration
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, June 9, 2009
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Cooperative Agreement With G4S Youth Services, LLC(Formerly Sunshine Youth Services) (Non-Traditional Programs, Division of Administration)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

G4S Youth Services contracts with the Department of Juvenile Justice to provide residential commitment programs for juveniles under the supervision of the Department of Juvenile Justice. In Hillsborough County, G4S owns and operates Riverside Academy, a 165-bed facility for boys who have committed offenses that are related to substance abuse; Hillsborough Academy, a 25-bed facility for boys between the ages of 9 and 14 who are serious habitual offenders; and Columbus Juvenile Residential Facility, a 50-bed facility for boys who have committed non-violent sexual offenses. The School Board must provide educational services to these clients. Since these students are incarcerated, the services must be provided on site.

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

All Strategic Objectives

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

G4S Youth Services provides the facilities for Riverside Academy, Hillsborough Academy, and Columbus Juvenile Residential Facility at no cost to the School District. The other components of the programs will be financed by FTE funds, which amount to approximately $1,077,421. This item is included in the Part 1 Budget for 2009/2010.

EVALUATION

Each Juvenile Justice Education Program is evaluated annually through a Quality Assurance Review conducted by the Juvenile Justice Educational Enhancement Program (JJEEP). This review will be completed by June 30, 2010.

SUBMITTED BY:
Walt Shaffner, Director, Non-Traditional Programs

William H. Person
General Director
Student Planning, Placement & Support Programs
(813) 272-4876
Lewis A. Brinson
Assistant Superintendent for Administration
(813) 272-4071
A 7.09
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20090609_352 * Section A Item# 7.09