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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, May 8, 2012
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Amendment #2 to Categorical Funding with the State of Florida, Department of Health, for School Health Services (Student Services and Federal Programs Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This contract renewal is in effect July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013. Categorical funding is provided annually through the State General Revenue dollars and used to fund RN school nurse positions, fringes, travel, and training.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety including students, employees, visitors, facilities, transportation, and health
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
The annual contribution of $485,802, for three years from the General Appropriations Act, Human Services Budget (State of Florida General Revenue Dollars) totaling $1,457,406, is used to fund RN school nurse positions, fringes, travel, and training.
EVALUATION
The annual report and plan are submitted to the State of Florida, Department of Health. Data is collected from monthly reports submitted by school nurses.
SUBMITTED BY:  Maria Russ, Supervisor, School Health Services
Gwendolyn L. Luney, Assistant Superintendent   Gretchen Saunders
Student Services and Federal Programs
(813) 272-4879
  Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
    A 5.15
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20120508_501 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 5.15