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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, May 7, 2013
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Renewal Agreements of Understanding with Community Based Training (CBT) Sites for Students with Disabilities for the 2013/2014 and 2014/2015 School Years (Exceptional Student Education)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

We request approval to renew the Agreements of Understanding with CBT sites to provide valuable training experiences for students with mild and moderate disabilities.  A list of the community businesses is attached.  Upon receipt of training in entry-level positions at a variety of businesses in the community, these students are better prepared to successfully enter the workforce.  During the 2013/2014 and 2014/2015 school years, under these two year Agreements of Understanding, approximately 21 schools will participate to provide training opportunities to an estimated total of 420 students with disabilities.

CBT Business Partnership Evaluations were completed by all of the 22 participating sites for 2011/2012 and 2012/2013. The participating businesses rated students on their performance based on the following criteria:

  • Students display appropriate behavior
  • Students display independence
  • Students follow company policies/rules
  • Students display appropriate dress/hygiene
  • Students perform assigned tasks
  • Overall program effectiveness

During the 2011/2012 and 2012/2013 school years, the ratings from the above criteria produced the following positive outcomes:

  • 59% of the students were rated above average in the six areas previously listed
  • 39% of the students were rated satisfactory in the six areas
  • 2% of the students were rated needs improvement in the six areas
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Motivate students to become responsible learners
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
The estimated cost for transporting students to and from the business sites is approximately $540,000 for the two year period and is included in the divisional special revenue/federal programs budget for Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA).
EVALUATION
Evaluations will be concluded on May 28, 2015.
SUBMITTED BY:  Deborah Davis, Supervisor, Exceptional Student Education
Maryann Parks   George Gaffney
General Director, Department of Exceptional Student Education
(813) 273-7025
  Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Support
(813) 273-7033
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20130507_561 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 2.04