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 The Centre for Women (Student Services and Federal Programs Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Centre for Women and Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) enter into this agreement to provide employment and job readiness services at the Sanchez School Resource Center in East Tampa. Agency and School District personnel work cooperatively at the Sanchez site to provide an array of educational and social services for community residents.

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)

HCPS provides private office space and telephone service at the Sanchez School Resource Center for agency staff. The Centre for Women does not charge HCPS or clients for services. Approximate in-kind support from HCPS for this space and custodial service is $15,000 per year.

EVALUATION

Program services will be evaluated on an annual basis. Outcome data is shared monthly with the on-site coordinator at the Sanchez School Resource Center. This data is shared with other stakeholders at the site to better coordinate service plans.

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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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20091006_362 * Section A Item# 5.14