Hillsborough County Public Schools Business
Action Item

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

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Contractual Agreement with Carlton Palms Educational Center, Inc., for an Autism Spectrum Disorder Handicapped Student, 2009/2010 (Curriculum and Instruction Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

We request approval of the agreement for the Florida Department of Children and Families to place a 20-year-old student (A.W.) with a primary exceptionality of Autism Spectrum Disorder at the Carlton Palms Educational Center, Inc., due to significant behavior/physical control problems. The primary emphasis of this placement is comprehensive assessment and the development of effective behavior management strategies. This placement is projected for the 2009/2010 school year.

The district is responsible for the assurance of the provision of Exceptional Student Education (ESE) services for the duration of this placement. The full-time equivalent (FTE) generated for the 2009/2010 school year has been calculated based on the Base Student Allocation for Hillsborough County and the Matrix of Services developed for the student.

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

* Increase promotion rates at all grade levels and the percentage of high school graduates, * Motivate students to become responsible learners

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

Funds generated from the FEFP/FTE in the amount of $12,981.70 represent the estimated total educational cost and are included in the divisional general operating budget.

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY: Joyce L. Wieland, General Director, Department of Exceptional Student Education

Wynne A. Tye
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
Gretchen Saunders
Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
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