Hillsborough County Public Schools Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, May 8, 2007
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Renewal Hold Harmless Agreements for Training Sites for Brewster Technical Center Adult Students with Disabilities, 2007/2008 - Various (Adult Technical Education)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Brewster Technical Center provides educational services targeted to the assessed needs of adult trainees recommended by various agencies within the parameters of approved district curricula. We are requesting approval of the renewal Hold Harmless Agreements which have been developed for MacDonald Training Center, Inc.; Hillsborough Association for Retarded Citizens; Macy’s at West Shore Plaza; and Macy’s at Westfield Shopping Towns of Citrus Park and Brandon.

The utilization of non-school site properties provides training opportunities for individuals with special needs. Collaboration by the School District with these training partners includes annual evaluation of the programs toward ensuring that each trainee can live and work independently in the community. Technical training is provided to up to 230 adults with disabilities. Training in job readiness skills, employability skills, life skills, job preparation, on-the-job training, and hands-on technical training is provided in Family and Consumer Sciences, Marketing, and Industrial Education programs.

During the 2006/2007 school year, 190 students have been enrolled and have completed or are on target to complete the program by June 2007.

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

All District Goals and Critical Success Factors

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

These programs generate and are supported by Workforce Development funds. Retail centers and agencies provide space at no cost to the District.

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY: Janice C. Collier, Principal, Brewster Technical Center

Susan M. Miller
Director, Adult Technical Education
(813) 272-4225
Michael A. Grego, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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