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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, September 24, 2013
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Amendment #1 for the Full Service Contract #HB309 Between the Department of Health/Hillsborough County Health Department (DOH/HCHD) and The School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida (Instructional Support Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
We request approval of Amendment #1 for Full Service Contract #HB309 between the DOH/HCHD and the School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida.  This contract funds school nurses to provide mandated screenings.  Due to the variations of school start dates across the State of Florida, the Amendment will extend the deadline to complete the mandated screenings in middle schools from March 2014 to June 2014. 
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety including students, employees, visitors, facilities, transportation, and health
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Funds in the amount of $422,772 are provided by the legislature from general revenue and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) federal dollars in specific line items for Full Service School funds.
EVALUATION
Annual reports are submitted to the State of Florida, Department of Health. These reports contain data regarding student, parent, and school district encounters and mandated screening information.
SUBMITTED BY:  Maria Russ, Supervisor, School Health Services
George E. Gaffney, Assistant Superintendent   Gretchen Saunders
Instructional Support Division
(813) 273-7033
  Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
    A 6.04
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20130924_598 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 6.04