Approve Renewal Agreements for Educational Services with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, 2009/2010 (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. The approved rate for 2009/2010 will increase no more than 8% above the 2008/2009 rates of $2.01 per student hour for vocational skills training and $1.00 per student hour for adult general education instruction.

The specific fees will be listed in the 2009/2010, school board approved, Workforce Education Fee Schedule.

All Strategic Objectives

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.