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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, June 9, 2015
TO: School Board Members
FROM: Jeff Eakins, Acting Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Renewal Contract for Categorical Funding with the State of Florida, Department of Health, and the School Board of Hillsborough County, FL (Student Services Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This contract renewal is in effect July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016.  Categorical funding is provided annually through the state general revenue dollars and used to fund registered nurse (RN) school nurse positions, fringe, travel, and training.

It is the practice of the State of Florida, Department of Health to sign any negotiated contract after School Board approval.

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 $485,802 from the General Appropriations Act, Human Services Budget (State of Florida General Revenue Dollars) are used to fund RN school nurse positions, fringe, travel, and training.
EVALUATION
The annual report and plan are submitted to the State of Florida, Department of Health.  These reports contain data regarding student, parent, and school health staff encounters including services by nurse practitioners and a physician.

SUBMITTED BY:  Dr. Maria Russ, Supervisor, School Health Services
Wynne A. Tye   Gretchen Saunders
Assistant Superintendent, Student Services
(813) 273-7033
  Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
    A 6.06
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20150609_693 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 6.06