Administration Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, June 14, 2011
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Cooperative Agreement with the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Educational services are provided to students in various Juvenile Justice programs located throughout the school district.  Florida Law (F.S. 1003.52) requires this agreement.  It outlines the various roles and responsibilities of the School Board and the Department of Juvenile Justice and is designed to facilitate the effective and efficient delivery of services for children and youth served in Department of Juvenile Justice settings.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
All Strategic Objectives
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
This agreement ensures that students receiving educational services in Juvenile Justice programs will receive Extended Year and Exceptional Student Education (ESE) funding under the Florida Education Finance Program.  The programs will be financed by FTE funds, which amount to approximately $1,714,150.  This item is included in the Part 1 Budget for 2011/2012.
EVALUATION
Each Juvenile Justice Education Program is evaluated annually through a quality assurance review conducted by the Juvenile Justice Educational Enhancement Program (JJEEP).  These reviews will be completed by June 30, 2012.
SUBMITTED BY:

Walt Shaffner		Lewis A. Brinson
Director, Non-Tradtional Programs (813) 272-4438		Assistant Superintendent, Administration (813) 272-4071
		A 7.07
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20110614_461 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 7.07