Hillsborough County Public Schools Business
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, June 8, 2010
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve to Submit Grant Application to the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) and, if Approved, Accept Funds for the Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS) for 2010/2011 (Curriculum and Instruction Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

We request approval to submit a grant application to the Bureau of Grants Management, FDOE for funding the FDLRS Associate Center to support the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

FDLRS centers are part of the Florida public school system. The primary focus of each center is to support the implementation of IDEA. Each center provides services in four areas: Child Find, Human Resources Development, Parent Services, and Technology. A summary of each of these service areas is attached.

FDLRS is a network of 19 state and federally funded associate centers established in 1978 which provides support services to educators, families of students with disabilities, and community agencies throughout Florida.

Federal entitlement grant applications for students with disabilities must be submitted annually.

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

* Increase promotion rates at all grade levels and the percentage of high school graduates, * Demonstrate consistent and effective teaching methods, * Motivate students to become responsible learners, * Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum, * Recruit, develop, and retain a highly effective, diverse workforce

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

If approved, estimated grant funds of $1,304,609 will be included in the divisional special revenue/federal programs budget. Administrative costs are included in the grant budget.

EVALUATION

Performance evaluation measures are determined by the FDOE. The completed annual state performance report will be completed in December 2010. The results of the evaluation will be shared with all stakeholders.

SUBMITTED BY: Joyce L. Wieland, General Director, Department of Exceptional Student Education
 Michael Levine, Supervisor, Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System

Wynne A. Tye
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
Gretchen Saunders
Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
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