Academic Support and Federal Programs
Action Item |
DATE: | Tuesday, April 2, 2019 |
TO: | School Board Members |
FROM: | Jeff Eakins, Superintendent |
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
Approve the Grant Application to the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE), and, if Approved, Accept Funds for the Severe Emotionally Disturbed Network (SEDNET) Project and Approve the Memorandum of Understanding for Success 4 Kids and Families, 2019/2020 (Academic Support and Federal Programs) | |
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
As the fiscal agent of the SEDNET Project, the district will enhance the system of care for students with Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities (E/BD) and their families through the participation of project activities. In partnership with Success 4 Kids and Families, comprehensive services provided will include the coordination of educational, therapeutic, and social supports (see attached Memorandum of Understanding). Since its inception in 1984, the FLDOE and the district joined together as a multi-agency network for students with E/BD devoted to facilitating a comprehensive “system of care” for high-risk students with E/BD and their families through the SEDNET Project. |
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STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES | |
• Improve the high school graduation rate • Provide a student-centered learning environment that engages every child • Engage and communicate with families and stakeholders | |
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes) | |
If approved, grant funds of approximately $128,000 will be included in the divisional special revenue/federal programs grant, SEDNET. For tracking purposes, the project numbers assigned to this agenda item are 3762, 3779, and 3804. | |
EVALUATION | |
Performance evaluation measures are determined by the FLDOE Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services. | |
SUBMITTED BY: Kimberly Workman, General Director, Exceptional Student Education |
Tracye H. Brown, Assistant Superintendent | Gretchen Saunders | |
Academic Support and Federal Programs (813) 272-4879 |
Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270 |
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B 6.02 | ||
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20190402_921 (Board Meeting) * Section B Item# 6.02 |