Approve Renewal Agreements for Educational Services with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office - 2007/2008 (Adult and Community Education)

We request approval of the Renewal Agreements for the continuation of educational services by the Department of Adult and Community Education to incarcerated adults at facilities operated by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

The Agreement for Educational Services (Non-Financial) establishes the responsibilities of the district and the Sheriff's Office for delivery of instruction that includes adult basic education and General Educational Development (GED) preparation as well as instruction for students seeking to earn a State of Florida High School Diploma. In addition, skills training is offered in alterations, carpentry, horticulture, culinary arts, and computer applications.

The Agreement for Educational Services (Financial) renews the commitment by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office - Inmate Canteen Fund to compensate the District at the approved rate for instructional services at $1.90 per student hour for vocational skills training and $.96 per student hour for adult general education instruction.

All District Goals and Critical Success Factors

Classes generate Workforce Education Fund revenues and are included in the divisional general operating budget. Classroom space is provided at no cost to the district