Action Item
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Student Services and Federal Programs
Action Item |
| DATE: | Tuesday, May 17, 2011 |
| TO: | School Board Members |
| FROM: | MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent |
| SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
Approve Memorandum of Agreement with the Department of Health/Hillsborough County Health Department (DOH/HCHD) for Comprehensive Grant Dollars (Student Services and Federal Programs Division) |
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| EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
This annual Memorandum of Agreement is in effect July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. This agreement provides the School Board with thirteen (13) registered nurses to work in schools under direct supervision of the Supervisor of School Health Services in accordance with the State of Florida Best Practices Guidelines. The supervisor is responsible for hiring and evaluating the nurses hired under this program. Salaries for these positions are determined by DOH/HCHD. Funding is used for salaries, fringes, travel, and training for the school registered nurses. This agreement has been in effect for over six years. |
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| STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES | |
| • Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety including students, employees, visitors, facilities, transportation, and health | |
| FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes) | |
| The total contribution of $585,501 is made from Federal Title XXI dollars provided by the County Health Department. | |
| EVALUATION | |
| The annual report and plan are submitted to the DOH/HCHD in August. Data is collected from monthly reports submitted by the school registered nurses. | |
| SUBMITTED BY: Maria Russ, Supervisor, School Health Services | |
| Gwendolyn L. Luney, Assistant Superintendent | Gretchen Saunders | |
| Student Services and Federal Programs (813) 272-4879 |
Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270 |
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| A 5.18 | ||
| Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20110517_459 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 5.18 | ||