Workforce Connections Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, June 25, 2019
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Continuing Education Fee - 2019/2020 (Workforce Connections)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
We request approval of a continuing education fee of $4.50 an hour for a variety of short-term courses designed to meet community needs.  This fee amount has not changed since the 2014/2015 school year.  These courses may be in the areas of technical or corporate training, academic enrichment, driver education, leisure, lifestyle enhancement, or recreation.  Although most classes are offered at school sites in the summer, they may be offered at a variety of venues throughout the school year.     The continuing education program is totally fee-supported and the hourly rate is based on a minimum enrollment of 15 students per class with 1 teacher.  Corporate or group rates are negotiable based on the size and needs of the group and the costs associated with providing the training.  The fee does not include the costs of textbooks, lab materials, consumable items, or kits that may be required in some courses.  Every effort is made to keep these costs at a minimum.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Provide a student-centered learning environment that engages every child
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Continuing education courses are financially self-sustaining.  All fees collected from participating students are utilized for program costs including instructor salary and benefits, normal class supplies, and indirect costs.
EVALUATION
Currently for the 2018/2019 school year (a/o 05.28.19) 3,053 students have been served through the fee-based continuing education program.  These courses are evaluated monthly for fiscal efficiency. As of May 28, 2019, the Technical Colleges have collected approximately $247,858.81 in revenue.
SUBMITTED BY:  Darrell Faber, Director, Workforce and Continuing Education

Michael Ramsey		Warren S. Brooks
General Director, Career, Technical, and Adult Education (813) 231-1860		Workforce Connections Officer (813) 231-1860
		B 10.01
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20190625_926 (Board Meeting) * Section B Item# 10.01