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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, June 24, 2014
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Renewal Memorandum of Agreement Between Positive Spin, Inc. and Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) for the Provision of Services for the Full Service School Program (Instructional Support Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Sanchez and Just Full Service Centers have developed and implemented a planning process to improve services for families and students in the East and West Tampa communities.  Community residents, agency staff members, and educators have been involved in this process.  The goal has been to develop effective working relationships with select community partners who will support family self-sufficiency and student performance.  Positive Spin, Inc. will continue to serve and support parents-to-be and/or caregivers in East Tampa with case management services, resource and referral services, and wraparound support including computer literacy skills and housing.  This agreement has been prepared to describe the working relationship between the Full Service School Centers, families, educators, and this provider. 
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
All Strategic Objectives
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
The provider has agreed to work in cooperation with the Full Service Centers' staff and in partnership with other educators and community agency representatives.  The district will provide office space and telephone service at the Full Service Centers, when feasible. The estimated cost of the in-kind service to the district to provide these services are $4,878.
EVALUATION
The Supervisor of School Social Work Services and Coordinator of the Full Service School Centers will evaluate the effectiveness of program services.  They will meet regularly and review this agreement.  Program evaluation will include the number and scope of program service activities; amount of time the program is on campus to meet client needs; support for the partnership with the Full Service School Centers’ mission and goals; and feedback about the effectiveness of services from clients, principals, and school social workers.
SUBMITTED BY:  Ken Gaughan, Supervisor, School Social Work Services
George Gaffney, Assistant Superintendent   Gretchen Saunders
Instructional Support Division
(813) 273-7033
  Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
    A 6.13
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20140624_635 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 6.13