Student Services Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, August 2, 2016
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Agreement for Technical Services with Justice Works Youth Care, FL (Student Services Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Justice Works Youth Care and Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) enter into this agreement to provide effective diversion and intervention programs, as well as activities to prevent juvenile delinquency. The program targets the needs of delinquent youth by providing services in truancy prevention, behavior modification and support, family engagement, and transition support. The program is designed to allow Justice Works Youth Care behavior counselors to work collaboratively with HCPS alternative school staff to support student needs at the North Tampa and Brandon Alternative School sites. This agreement will be effective August 3, 2016, through June 30, 2017.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Improve the high school graduation rate • Provide a student-centered learning environment that engages every child • Develop a culture of respect, trust, and collaboration • Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety: student, employee, visitor, facility, transportation, and health
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
The State of Florida, Department of Juvenile Justice has committed to provide Hillsborough County Public Schools an appropriation of $400,000 to fund this agreement with Justice Works Youth Care, FL for the 2016/2017 school year.  Expenditure for the execution of this contract will not exceed $400,000.  For tracking purposes, these funds will be placed in project number 3106.
EVALUATION
Program services are evaluated at least twice a year. The joint management team will review outcome data monthly, quarterly and annually on all clients served. Input will also be solicited from participating schools’ administrators.
SUBMITTED BY:  Wynne Tye, Assistant Superintendent, Student Services Division, (813) 273-7033

Gretchen Saunders		Dr. Alberto Vázquez
Chief Financial Officer (813) 272-4270		Chief of Staff (813) 272-4986
		C 6.06
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20160802_776 (Board Meeting followed by Public Hearing) * Section C Item# 6.06