Hillsborough County Public Schools Administration
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, May 16, 2006
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Change of Placement for Exceptional Student Education Students

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Department of Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Case Review Committee reviewed the cases of twenty-eight 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, a 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 additional cost to the School District.

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY:



Lewis A. Brinson
Assistant Superintendent for Administration
(813) 272-4070
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20060516_176 * Section E Item# 7.14