Administration Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, June 12, 2012
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Cooperative Agreement with the Agency for Community Treatment Services (ACTS), Inc. (On-line Attachment Corrected)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Agency for Community Treatment Services (ACTS) provides an array of services for dependent and delinquent youth.  The school district provides a portable, a dropout prevention teacher, and a teacher's aide to deliver educational services to approximately 20 students in the ACTS residential drug treatment program for youth that are assigned by the courts.  ACTS provides an appropriate site for the program and support personnel.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
All Strategic Objectives
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
The program will be financed by FTE funds, which amount to approximately $85,240.09.  This item is included in the Part 1 Budget for 2012/2013.
EVALUATION
A comprehensive evaluation of the educational program will be completed by June 30, 2013.  Data reviewed will include, but not be limited to, classroom observations, FCAT scores, Comprehensive Reading Plan progress monitoring assessment, and semester exam results.
SUBMITTED BY:

Walt Shaffner		Lewis A. Brinson
Director, Non-Traditional Programs (813) 272-4438		Assistant Superintendent, Administration (813) 272-4071
		A 7.12R
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20120612_503 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 7.12R