Hillsborough County Public Schools Business
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, June 9, 2009
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Renewal Agreements of Understanding with Community-Based Training (CBT) Sites for Students with Disabilities for the 2009/2010 School Year (Curriculum and Instruction Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

We request approval of the renewal Agreements of Understanding with CBT sites to provide valuable training experiences for students with mild and moderate disabilities. A list of the community businesses is attached. By providing training in entry level positions at a variety of businesses in the community, these students are better prepared to successfully enter the workforce. During the 2009/2010 school year, 20 schools will participate to provide training opportunities for approximately 265 students with disabilities.

CBT Business Partnership Evaluations were completed by 24 of the 26 participating sites for 2008/2009. The participating businesses rated students on their performance based on the following criteria:

  • Students display appropriate behavior
  • Students display independence
  • Students follow company policies/rules
  • Students display appropriate dress/hygiene
  • Students perform assigned tasks
  • Overall program effectiveness
  • During the 2008/2009 school year, the ratings from the businesses overall produced positive outcomes in each of the following categories:

  • 65% of the students were rated above average in the six areas previously listed.
  • 33% of the students were rated satisfactory in the six areas.
  • 2% of the students were rated as needing improvement in the six areas.
  • ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)

    * Motivate students to become responsible learners

    FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

    The Agreements of Understanding are non-financial. The estimated cost for transporting students to and from the business sites is approximately $350,000 and is included in the divisional special revenue/federal programs budget for Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

    EVALUATION

    Evaluations will be concluded on May 28, 2010.

    SUBMITTED BY: Joyce L. Wieland, General Director, Exceptional Student Education
     Deborah Davis, Supervisor, ESE Secondary Curriculum & Instruction/Transition

    Wynne A. Tye
    Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
    (813) 272-4221
    Gretchen Saunders
    Chief Business Officer
    (813) 272-4270
    A 5.15
    Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20090609_352 * Section A Item# 5.15