Hillsborough County Public Schools Student Services and Federal Programs
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, September 16, 2008
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approval of the School Health Plan for 2008/2010 and the School Health Services Annual Budget Report for 2007/08 (Student Services and Federal Programs Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The submission of an Annual Report and School Health Plan are required by law every two years. The plan outlines how the School District and the local health department will meet the federal and state required mandates. The School Health Report outlines School Health Services provided and the School Health Budget. The contracts with the Health Department currently draw funds for comprehensive health services, screenings, and immunization record reviews.

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

Goal 6 – All schools in the District will be assigned a state grade of A, B or C.

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

$1,209,088 - Funding comes from the State of Florida Department of Health to the School District. These dollars provide funding for 24.75 Registered Nurses, two Licensed Practical Nurses, health services equipment, and clinic supplies.

EVALUATION

The School Health Report serves as an evaluation tool. This School Health Report provides information on the number of mandated health services, clinical services to students, and distribution of funds to accomplish these activities.

SUBMITTED BY: Dr. Maria Russ, Coordinator, School Health Services

Gwendolyn Luney
Assistant Superintendent, Student Services and Federal Programs
(813) 272-4879
Gretchen Saunders
Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
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