Instructional Support Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, June 10, 2014
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Cooperative Agreement with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (Instructional Support Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The district's Youth Services Program provides educational services to students enrolled in the K-12 instructional program who are incarcerated in adult jails administered by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.  This agreement, which outlines the roles and responsibilities of the district and the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, is designed to facilitate the effective and efficient delivery of services to students served in jail settings as required by Florida law.  This ensures that students receiving educational services in the Sheriff's Office sites will receive Extended Year and Exceptional Student Education (ESE) funding from the Florida Educational Finance Program (FEFP).  Approximately fifty students are served at any given time by two Dropout Prevention Teachers, an Assistant Teacher, and an ESE Teacher.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
All Strategic Objectives
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office provides the facilities at no cost to the district.  The program is supported through FTE funds at approximately $416,395.  This item is included in the Part 1 budget for 2014/2015.
EVALUATION
A comprehensive evaluation of the educational program will be completed by June 30, 2015.  Data reviewed will include, but not limited to, classroom observations, FCAT scores, Comprehensive Reading Plan progress monitoring assessment, and semester exam results.
SUBMITTED BY:  Walt Shaffner, Director, Non-Traditional Programs

George E. Gaffney		Gretchen Saunders
Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Support Division (813) 273-7033		Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270
		A 6.19
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20140610_634 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 6.19