Hillsborough County Public Schools Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, June 10, 2008
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Renewal Contractual Agreements with Seniors in Service of Tampa Bay, Inc., for Foster Grandparent Program 2008/2009 - $82,140 (Exceptional Student Education and Student Services & Federal Programs)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

We request approval of the renewal contractual agreements with Seniors in Service of Tampa Bay, Inc., for foster grandparents to provide services to our mentally and physically handicapped students.

These renewal contracts provide for up to 74 foster grandparent positions for 20 hours per week. District staff assigns the foster grandparents to appropriate students commensurate with their skills and training. The nurturing services provided by foster grandparents are extremely beneficial to general education and exceptional education students.

The District has contracted for over 30 years with Seniors in Service of Tampa Bay, Inc., for foster grandparents.

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

Goal 1 – The percentage of students scoring at Level 3 or higher on FCAT reading will increase a minimum of five percentage points.

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

Funds of $82,140 are available to serve general education and exceptional education students: $34,494 from the divisional general operating budget; $36,050 from the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA ); and $11,596 from Title I funds.

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY: Wynne A. Tye, General Director, Exceptional Student Education 
Jeff Eakins, Director, Federal Programs

Gwendolyn Luney
Assistant Superintendent, Student Services and Federal Programs
(813) 272-4879
Michael A. Grego, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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