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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, June 12, 2012
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Renewal Contractual Agreements with Seniors in Service of Tampa Bay, Inc., for the Foster Grandparent Program, 2012/2013 (Curriculum and Instruction Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
We request approval of two contractual agreements with Seniors in Service of Tampa Bay, Inc. for foster grandparents to provide services to our students with disabilities.

The renewal Contractual Agreements provide as many as 74 foster grandparent positions for up to 40 hours per week.  District staff assign foster grandparents to appropriate students commensurate with their skills and training.  The nurturing services provided by foster grandparents are extremely beneficial to general education students and students with disabilities.

The district has contracted for over 33 years with Seniors in Service of Tampa Bay, Inc. for foster grandparents.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
All Strategic Objectives
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Funds of $82,140 are available to serve general education students and students with disabilities:  $34,494 from the divisional general operating budget; $36,050 from the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA); and $11,596 from Title I funds.
EVALUATION
Teacher surveys will be used to determine if student academic progress or improvement in student behavior have been achieved.
SUBMITTED BY:  Joyce L. Wieland, General Director, Department of Exceptional Student Education
Jeff Eakins, General Director, Federal Programs
Wynne A. Tye   Gretchen Saunders
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
  Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
    A 5.08
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20120612_503 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 5.08