Action Item
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Academic Support and Federal Programs
Action Item |
| DATE: | Tuesday, April 28, 2020 |
| TO: | School Board Members |
| FROM: | Addison Davis, Acting Superintendent |
| SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
| <p>Approve to Submit the Grant Application for the Cooperative Agreement with the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE), and if Approved, Accept Funds for the Severe Emotionally Disturbed Network (SEDNET) Project and Approve the Memorandum of Agreement for Success 4 Kids and Families, 2020/2021 <em>(Academic Support and Federal Programs)</em></p> | |
| EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
| <p>SEDNET is a discretionary project funded through the FLDOE, Bureau of Exceptional Student Education and Student Services (BEESS). The grant provides support working with education, mental health, child welfare and juvenile justice professionals; along with other agencies and families to ensure children with mental, emotional and behavioral problems, and their families, have access to the services and supports they need to succeed. SEDNET currently focuses on the following five initiatives:</p> <ul> <li>Capacity building to support implementation of effective system of care practices</li> <li>Technical assistance and training</li> <li>Interagency collaboration</li> <li>Systems of care and educational legislation and policy</li> <li>Parent and youth development and involvement</li> </ul> <p>As the fiscal agent of the SEDNET Region 6, Hillsborough 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 within a wraparound framework will include the coordination of educational, therapeutic, and social supports (see attached Memorandum of Understanding).<br /><br />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.</p> | |
| STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES | |
| <ul> <li>Improve the high school graduation rate</li> <li>Provide a student-centered learning environment that engages every child</li> <li>Engage and communicate with families and stakeholders</li> </ul> | |
| FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes) | |
| If approved, grant funds of approximately $128,000 will be included in the divisional special revenue/federal programs grant, SEDNET. | |
| EVALUATION | |
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| SUBMITTED BY:
Kimberly Workman, General Director, Exceptional Student Education, kimberly.workman@sdhc.k12.fl.us, (813) 273-7025 Tracye H. Brown, Assistant Superintendent, Academic Support and Federal Programs, tracye.brown@sdhc.k12.fl.us (813) 273-4879 |
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| 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 6.06 | ||
| Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20200428_987 (Board Meeting) * Section B Item# 6.06 | ||