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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, May 7, 2019
TO: School Board Members
FROM: Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Renewal of the Contract for Categorical/Basic Funding for Registered Nursing Services with the State of Florida, Department of Health (FLDOH), Hillsborough County (Academic Support and Federal Programs)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Categorical funding is provided annually through the FLDOH, Hillsborough County general revenue dollars to fund registered nursing positions including, but not limited to, salaries, fringe, travel, and training.

It is the practice of the FLDOH, Hillsborough County to sign any negotiated contract after School Board approval.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety: student, employee, visitor, facility, transportation, and health
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Funds in the amount of $485,802 will be available July 2, 2019, in the General Appropriation Act, Human Services Budget (FLDOH, General Revenue Dollars), for the 2019/2020 fiscal year budget.
EVALUATION
Annual reports are submitted to the FLDOH, Hillsborough County containing data relative to student, parent, and school health staff interactions, as well as services provided by registered nurses.
SUBMITTED BY:  Dr. Maria Russ, Supervisor, School Health Services
Holly Saia, Ed.S., Director, Student Services
Tracye H. Brown, Assistant Superintendent   Gretchen Saunders
Academic Support and Federal Programs
(813) 272-4879
  Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
    B 6.02
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20190507_923 (Board Meeting followed by Public Hearing) * Section B Item# 6.02