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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, August 2, 2016
TO: School Board Members
FROM: Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Contract Between the State of Florida, Department of Juvenile Justice and the School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida (Student Services Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The State of Florida, Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) is contracting with the School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida, (HCPS) to support the use of a prevention program known as Justice Works Youth Care, FL.  By accepting this contract, HCPS will receive $400,000 from DJJ and will, in turn, use these funds to contract with Justice Works Youth Care, FL, to provide effective diversion and intervention programs, as well as activities to prevent juvenile delinquency. The program targets the needs of delinquent youth by providing services in truancy prevention, behavior modification and support, family engagement, and transition support. The program is designed to allow Justice Works Youth Care behavior counselors to work collaboratively with HCPS alternative school staff to support student needs at the North Tampa and Brandon Alternative School sites. This agreement will be effective August 3, 2016, through June 31, 2017.

The State of Florida, Department of Juvenile Justice requires The School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida to be the first signature on contracts.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Improve the high school graduation rate • Provide a student-centered learning environment that engages every child • Develop a culture of respect, trust, and collaboration • Engage and communicate with families and stakeholders • Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety: student, employee, visitor, facility, transportation, and health
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Funds received from this contract with DJJ will be placed in project number 3106.  The $400,000 appropriation will be used to fund the contract between HCPS and Justice Works Youth Care, FL, for the 2016/2017 school year.
EVALUATION
Program services for Justice Works Youth Care, FL are evaluated at least twice a year. The joint management team will review outcome data monthly, quarterly and annually on all clients served. Input will also be solicited from participating schools’ administrators.
SUBMITTED BY:  Wynne Tye, Assistant Superintendent, Student Services Division, (813) 273-7033
Gretchen Saunders   Dr. Alberto Vázquez
Chief Financial Officer
(813) 272-4270
  Chief of Staff
(813) 272-4986
    C 6.05
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20160802_776 (Board Meeting followed by Public Hearing) * Section C Item# 6.05