Hillsborough County Public Schools Administration
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, February 13, 2007
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve the Recommendations for Change of Placement of Exceptional Student Education Students

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

An Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Individual Educational Plan (IEP) Team has reviewed each of the cases of nine ESE students who have committed expellable offenses. The IEP Team is chaired by the ESE Staffing Coordinator and is composed of the required participants. As required by law, manifestation determination was addressed for each ESE student to determine if, in fact, the expellable offense was a manifestation of the student’s disability. In addition, the IEP Team has determined that a change of placement is warranted for each of these students.

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
7.06
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20070213_231 * Section E Item# 7.06