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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, December 13, 2011
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Memorandum of Agreement with The Kids Healthcare Foundation for the Provision of Services to Uninsured and Underinsured Children (Student Services and Federal Programs Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This Memorandum of Agreement is in effect December 14, 2011 through June 30, 2012.  The School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida, and The Kids Healthcare Foundation will continue a project with the intent of increasing enrollment of the uninsured and underinsured children in Hillsborough County.  Through this partnership, the families of identified children will be contacted by district staff members who have been trained to provide assistance with the Florida KidCare enrollment process.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety including students, employees, visitors, facilities, transportation, and health
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
The district will provide office space and technical assistance to the Kids Healthcare Foundation for the development and implementation of the terms of this agreement.  The estimated cost of the space and assistance is $17,250. 
EVALUATION
The number of completed and submitted KidCare applications will be used to determine the success of the program. The Management Team includes Melanie Hall, Executive Director of the Kids Healthcare Foundation; Dr. Ken Gaughan, Supervisor of School Social Work Services; and Dr. Maria Russ, Supervisor of School Health Services.  The team will meet regularly to assess the progress of this pilot.  If needed, additional changes will be made. 
SUBMITTED BY:  Ken Gaughan, Supervisor, School Social Work Services
Gwendolyn L. Luney, Assistant Superintendent   Gretchen Saunders
Student Services and Federal Programs
(813) 272-4879
  Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
    A 5.13
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20111213_480 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 5.13