HCPS FL Logo Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, July 17, 2012
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Grant Application to the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) and, if Approved, Accept Funds for the SED Network (SEDNET) Project and Approve the Memorandum of Understanding for Success 4 Kids and Families, 2012/2013 (Curriculum and Instruction Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
As the fiscal agent of the SEDNET Project, the Board will enhance the system of care for students with Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities (E/BD) and their families through the participation of project activities.  In partnership with Success 4 Kids and Families, comprehensive services provided will include the coordination of educational, therapeutic, and social supports (see attached Memorandum of Understanding).

Since its inception in 1984, the FLDOE and the district joined together as a multi-agency network for students with E/BD devoted to facilitating a comprehensive “system of care” for high-risk students with E/BD and their families through the SEDNET Project.

Executive Summary continued on attachment.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
All Strategic Objectives
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
If approved, grant funds of $128,000 will be included in the divisional special revenue/federal programs grant, SEDNET.
EVALUATION
Performance evaluation measures are determined by the FLDOE, Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services.
SUBMITTED BY:  Joyce L. Wieland, General Director, Department of Exceptional Student Education
Maryann Parks, Supervisor, Exceptional Student Education
Wynne A. Tye   Gretchen Saunders
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
  Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
    A 5.09
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20120717_509 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 5.09