Academic Support and Federal Programs Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, June 11, 2019
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve to Submit Grant Application to the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) and, if Approved, Accept Funds for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part B, Entitlement and Preschool 2019/2020 (Academic Support and Federal Programs)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Approval of this grant application will ensure that all children with disabilities, ages 3 through 21, have access to a free appropriate public education (FAPE) designed to meet their unique needs and prepare them for further education, employment, and independent living.  These funds will be used to supplement costs directly attributable to programs that provide FAPE to children with disabilities.  Students with disabilities will be provided full educational opportunities and access through instructional activities designed to increase the intensity and quality of services necessary for each individual student.  Federal entitlement grants for IDEA must be submitted annually. A summary of this grant proposal is attached with the estimated cost.
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, the estimated amount of grants funds that will be available in the divisional special revenue/federal programs budget are:  $44,564,504 in IDEA, Part B, Entitlement, and $816,233 in IDEA, Part B, Preschool.  For tracking purposes, the project numbers specific to this agenda item are 3731 and 3708.
EVALUATION
Performance evaluation measures are required and reported in the Local Education Agency Profile annually as 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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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20190611_925 (Board Meeting) * Section D Item# 6.13