Hillsborough County Public Schools Facilities
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, November 17, 2009
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Use of Facilities Agreement Between the School Board of Hillsborough County and the Early Childhood Council for Use of Space at Manhattan Center

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The School Board of Hillsborough County has been asked for their continued support and collaboration with the Early Childhood Council (ECC) for use of space at Manhattan Center. In September 2008, the School Board approved the Use of Facilities Agreement with the ECC and the ECC has expressed their desire to continue this arrangement. Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) has been receiving the benefit of free developmental screenings for early childhood students for over 25 years as part of the partnership with ECC. This initiative has been recognized as a best practice community collaborative by the Florida Department of Education.

ECC's screening initiative allows Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resources System (FDLRS) and their staff to participate in screening events and oversight meetings, equating to the work of two HCPS staff members. This allows HCPS cost savings of two salaries and benefits.

This community collaboration has been viewed as a positive enhancement for the early childhood population within HCPS, as well as a recognized benefit to the staff.

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

All Strategic Objectives

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: No)

HCPS will not incur any additional expenses with the approval of the Use of Facilities Agreement with the Early Childhood Council.

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY: Denise A. Taraschi, Property Specialist

Lorraine Duffy Suarez
General Manager, Growth Management & Planning
(813) 272-4685
Cathy L. Valdes
Chief Facilities Officer
(813) 272-4004
A 6.02
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20091117_366 * Section A Item# 6.02