Workforce Connections Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, August 20, 2019
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Addendum to Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Hillsborough Community College (HCC) for Career Pathways Events (Workforce Connections)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On June 11, 2019, the Board approved the MOU with HCC to receive a maximum of $30,000 and not less than $15,000 of Carl D. Perkins funding, which is designated for programs that educate high school students, teachers, and counselors on the technical programs offered by HCC.  The funds will be used for instructor stipends, student/staff transportation, and supplies.   Based on guidance provided by the Florida Department of Education, this Addendum is necessary to add specific language to the agreement related to the “Required Level of Services (Performance Standards)” and the “Remedies for Non-Performance.”
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Improve the high school graduation rate • Provide a student-centered learning environment that engages every child
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
HCC will provide a maximum of $30,000 and not less than $15,000 from their Carl D. Perkins Grant to the district to support these activities for the school year 2019/2020.  If approved, the project specific to this agenda item is 3740.
EVALUATION
Over the past year, over 30 counselors attended College and Career Connections and over 400 high school students attended the HCC Career Quest.  This agreement will be evaluated by the Department of Career and Technical Education based on the number of students who participate in the career pathways programs.
SUBMITTED BY:  Warren S. Brooks, Workforce Connections Officer, Workforce Connections

Warren S. Brooks		Gretchen Saunders
Workforce Connections Officer, Workforce Connections (813) 231-1860		Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20190820_929 (Board Meeting) * Section B Item# 6.04