Hillsborough County Public Schools Business
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, October 6, 2009
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Memorandum Agreement with Derrick Brooks Charities Youth Programs, Incorporated (Student Services and Federal Programs Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This Memorandum of Agreement is in effect October 7, 2009 through June 30, 2010. The staff of Derrick Brooks Charities Youth Programs, Inc. has requested permission to co-locate their youth development, training, housing, family support, and economic development program at the Sanchez School Resource Center. These after-school and evening programs will be co-located at Sanchez School Resource Center. The program services will include self-esteem and communication skills sessions. The intent of these services is to increase student understanding of individual responsibilities and reinforce positive behavior management skills.

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

* Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety including students, employees, visitors, facilities, transportation, and health

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

$15,000 annually – Derrick Brooks Charities Youth Programs, Inc. will partner with the Sanchez School Resource Center and local community services to provide social services to youth and families. Hillsborough County Public Schools will provide space at Sanchez for staff and clients.

EVALUATION

Derrick Brooks Charities Youth Programs, Inc. is responsible for program evaluations in this partnership. Program evaluation data is due to the Supervisor of School Social Work Services on July 31, 2010. This information will be shared with the Sanchez School Resource Center partners and the School District.

SUBMITTED BY: Ken Gaughan, Supervisor, School Social Work Services

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