Hillsborough County Public Schools Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, October 20, 2009
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Agreement of Understanding with Community-Based Training (CBT) Site for Students with Disabilities for the 2009/2010 School Year (Exceptional Student Education)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

We request approval of an additional CBT site, Alafia Village Assisted Living. The CBT Program was initiated by the district for students with disabilities, January 1990. By providing training in entry level positions at a variety of businesses in the community, students are better prepared to successfully enter the workforce. During the 2009/2010 school year, 23 schools will participate and provide training opportunities for approximately 265 students with disabilities. Our community business partners provide valuable training experiences for students with disabilities.

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

* Motivate students to become responsible learners

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

The Agreement of Understanding is non-financial. The estimated cost for transporting students to and from the business sites for the 2009/2010 school year is approximately $350,000 and is included in the divisional special revenue/federal programs budget, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

EVALUATION

Evaluations will be conducted on May 28, 2010

SUBMITTED BY: Deborah Davis, Supervisor, ESE Secondary Curriculum and Instruction/Transition

Joyce L. Wieland
General Director, Department of Exceptional Student Education
(813) 273-7025
Wynne A. Tye
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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