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Hillsborough County Public Schools, Florida
Tuesday, 06/23/2020
School Board Meeting
Title

B6.08 - Approve the Agreement for Educational Services Between Chad Chronister, as Sheriff of Hillsborough County, Florida (HCSO) and The School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida (Climate and Culture)

Description

The District's Student Engagement Department provides educational services to students enrolled in the K-12 instructional program who are incarcerated in adult jails administered by HCSO. This agreement, which outlines the roles and responsibilities of Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) and HCSO, is designed to facilitate the effective and efficient delivery of services to students served in jail settings as required by Florida law. This ensures that students receiving educational services in HCSO sites will receive Extended Year and Exceptional Student Education (ESE) funding from the Florida Education Finance Program. 

Gap Analysis

To provide educational services to students enrolled in the K-12 instructional program who are incarcerated in HCSO adult jails. 

Previous Outcomes

Approximately 50 students are served at any given time by two dropout prevention teachers, an assistant teacher, and an ESE teacher. 

Expected Outcomes

To provide appropriate educational services to address the needs of incarcerated K-12 learners and develop and implement individualized educational plans for each student. 

Strategic Plan Goal

* Improve the high school graduation rate

* Improve Student Achievement

* Provide a student-centered learning environment that engages every child

Recommendation

Approve the agreement for educational services with Chad Chronister, as Sheriff of Hillsborough County, Florida.

Contact

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

Financial Impact

HCSO provides the facilities at no cost to HCPS. 

Review Comments

This program is evaluated by the Student Engagement Department staff based on a model developed by the Juvenile Justice Educational Enhancement Program. 

Gretchen Saunders , Chief Financial Officer (813) 272-4270