Chief of Schools Item

DATE:	Tuesday, June 23, 2020
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Addison Davis, Acting Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
<p>Approve the Agreement Between Sequel TSI of Florida, LLC (Sequel) and The School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida (<em>Climate and Culture</em>)</p>
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
<p>Sequel contracts with the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) to provide a residential commitment program for juveniles under the supervision of the DJJ at the Columbus Juvenile Residential Facility (JRF). The Columbus JRF is a 50-bed facility for boys who have committed non-violent sexual offenses.&nbsp;</p> <p>The District must provide educational services to these clients, and these services are provided on-site due to the students being incarcerated.</p>
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
<p>• Improve the high school graduation rate</p> <p>• Provide a student-centered learning environment that engages every child</p> <p>• Develop a culture of respect, trust, collaboration and equity</p> <p>• Continuously improve processes and systems</p> <p>• Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety: student, employee, visitor, facility, transportation, and health</p>
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
EVALUATION
<p>This program is evaluated annually by the Youth Services Department staff based on a model developed by the Juvenile Justice Educational Enhancement Program. This review will be completed by June 30, 2020.</p>
SUBMITTED BY:  Christine Dorion, Transition Specialist, Department of Juvenile Justice. Chrissy.Dorion@sdhc.k12.fl.us, (813)228-0805 Tracye H. Brown, Chief of Climate and Culture, tracye.brown@sdhc.k12.fl.us, (813) 272-4879

		Gretchen Saunders
		Chief Financial Officer (813) 272-4270
		B 6.12
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20200623_1005 (Board Meeting) * Section B Item# 6.12