Hillsborough County Public Schools Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, June 13, 2006
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Renewal Memorandum of Agreement with The Children’s Board of Hillsborough County for Family and School Support Team (FASST2) Project, 2006/2007 - $320,000 (Curriculum and Instruction Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Since 1993, the School District has partnered with the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County to provide prevention and early intervention mental health services to children and families in elementary schools and for a district-wide early childhood screening service. The Children's Board provides $3.2 million for children's services in Hillsborough County.

A renewal Memorandum of Agreement for 2006/2007 for $320,000 has been developed to continue the commitment of the District to this initiative. The FASST2 Project serves 71 elementary schools by means of wraparound teams that function with a system of care values and principles that are flexible, individualized, child centered, family focused, and culturally competent.

School-based FASST Teams served over 400 students and families and developmental screenings were provided at community locations to 873 children. Of the students, 82% improved and maintained school attendance; 98% improved or maintained their level in Reading; 95% improved or maintained their level in Math; and 91% improved or maintained their level in writing. Eighty-two percent of the enrolled students experienced a stable or improving school behavioral rating from their teacher.

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

Goal 5 - The district will close the FCAT achievement gap by a minimum of 10 percentage points as reported by No Child Left Behind.

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

Funds of $320,000 are included in the general fund divisional budget for Exceptional Student Education. Funds will provide for the coordination of behavioral screening and a referral system.

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY:

Edward H. McDowell, Jr.
General Director, Exceptional Student Education
(813) 273-7025
Michael A. Grego, Ed. D.
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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