Hillsborough County Public Schools Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, June 12, 2007
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve to Submit Grant Application to Workforce Florida, Inc., and if Approved, Accept Funds for Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc., by Aparicio-Levy Technical Center, $363,825 (Adult Technical Education)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Florida Statute 288.047 (3) established the Quick Response Training Program in 1993 to meet the short-term workforce skill needs to new or expanding businesses. In concert with the Committee of 100 of the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, Aparicio-Levy Technical Center will implement a customized training program for approximately 200 administrative and non-exempt (hourly employee)positions.

The application to Workforce Florida, Inc. for Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc., requests $363,825 to support the cost of specialized training for a 24-month period. Florida's Quick Response Training Grant is a three-party partnership among Workforce Florida, Inc., the company, and the designated local education agency (LEA) which serves as a fiscal agent. Since Aparicio-Levy Technical Center will serve as the training provider, the School District of Hillsborough County is the appropriate LEA.

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

All District Goals and Critical Success Factors

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

If approved, grant funds of $363,825 will be included in the divisional special revenue/federal programs budget. Quick Response industry training programs are fully supported by funds available through Workforce Florida, Inc. All direct and indirect costs are covered by the grant.

EVALUATION

August 2009. Performance evaluation measures are determined by Workforce Florida, Inc. The results of the evaluation will be shared with all stakeholders.

SUBMITTED BY: AnnMarie Courtney, Assistant Principal, Aparicio-Levy 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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