Student Services and Federal Programs Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, September 20, 2011
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Agreement for Technical Services Between The Faro At-Risk Youth (Faro) Program and Spoto High School (Student Services and Federal Programs Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Faro Program will work with 50 male students at Spoto High School.  The focus of the efforts will be to have students work on self-esteem and self-respect issues.  Students will learn their inner personal potential and the need to motivate one's self and to be motivated by the assistance of others.  The Faro Program will meet with the designated students four days a week for 45 minutes each day.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Motivate students to become responsible learners
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
This Agreement for Technical Services will be paid from Title I funds in the amount of $22,000.
EVALUATION
At the end of the school year, student attendance and in school and out of school suspension will be reviewed to determine the success of this program.
SUBMITTED BY:

Gwendolyn L. Luney, Assistant Superintendent		Gretchen Saunders
Student Services and Federal Programs (813) 272-4879		Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270
		A 5.07
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20110920_472 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 5.07