Approve Renewal of Interlocal Agreement with the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners for an Alternative to Out-of-School Suspension (ATOSS)Program for Palm River Community (Technical and Career Education)

On February 18, 2003, the School Board approved an agreement to partner with the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners through the Palm River Weed and Seed Program to provide an Alternative to Out-of-School Suspension (ATOSS) Program in the Palm River community. A renewal agreement has been developed for the period ending May 31, 2006.

This ATOSS program has been very successful in assisting over 400 students develop attitudes, behaviors, and skills that make it possible for them to be successful both socially and academically. The district's Department of Adult and Community Education provides funding for a certified teacher to serve the Underage GED program at the Palm River Weed and Seed site.

The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners will provide $16,522 to continue to fund the 12-month temporary teacher assistant to co-exist with the established GED program and the Palm River Weed and Seed Program provides additional space.

All District Goals and Critical Success Factors.

Funding for the teacher assistant position ($16,522) will be provided by the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners and included in the divisional special revenue program budget. There is no additional cost to the district.