Hillsborough County Public Schools Administration
Action Item

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

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Cooperative Agreement with the Agency for Community Treatment Services (ACTS), Inc.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Agency for Community Treatment Services (ACTS) provides an array of services for adults and youth in need of substance abuse treatment, a homeless day program, and services for dependent and delinquent youths. The school district provides a portable, a Dropout Prevention teacher, and a teacher’s aide to deliver educational services to approximately 20 students in the ACTS residential drug treatment program for youth that are assigned by the courts. ACTS provides an appropriate site for the program and support personnel.

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

All district goals and critical success factors.

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

The program will be financed by FTE funds, which amount to approximately $80,690.00. This item is included in the Part I budget for 2008-2009.

EVALUATION

A comprehensive evaluation of the educational program will be completed by June 30, 2009. Data reviewed will include, but not be limited to, classroom observations, FCAT scores, Comprehensive Reading Plan progress monitoring assessment and semester exam results.

SUBMITTED BY: Anne Chatfield, Ph.D., Director, Non-Traditional Programs

William H. Person, General Director
Student Planning, Placement and Support Programs
(813) 272-4876
Lewis A. Brinson
Assistant Superintendent for Administration
(813) 272-4071
A 7.07
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20080610_330 * Section A Item# 7.07