Hillsborough County Public Schools Administration
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, March 14, 2006
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Change of Placement for Exceptional Student Education Students

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Department of Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Case Review Committee met to review the cases of ESE students who have committed expellable offenses. As required by law, a manifestation meeting is held for ESE students who commit an expellable offense to determine if, in fact, the offense is a manifestation of the student’s handicap. If it is determined that the offense is a manifestation of their handicap, change of placement is recommended. The ESE Case Review Committee is composed of the ESE Staffing Coordinator, ESE Coordinator/Supervisor, Principal/Designee and the parents.

ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)

Other: This is in accordance with policy 5.11 and 5.12 (Procedure Summary) which governs change of placement of students and zero tolerance for school related offenses.

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: No)

There is no financial impact to the district.

EVALUATION

Evaluate yearly

SUBMITTED BY: Elena LaRussa



Lewis A. Brinson
Assistant Superintendent for Administration
(813) 272-4070
7.07
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20060314_172 * Section E Item# 7.07