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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, July 31, 2012
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Memorandum of Agreement between Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc. and The School District of Hillsborough County Florida (Student Services and Federal Programs Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

On July 1, 2012, Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc. (Eckerd) became the lead child welfare agency in Hillsborough County, replacing Hillsborough Kids, Inc.  Eckerd was awarded this contract by the Florida Department of Children and Families after a community-wide search.  This memorandum of agreement is designed to identify common goals and cooperative efforts needed to serve students known to Eckerd and the district.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety including students, employees, visitors, facilities, transportation, and health
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Eckerd’s services are provided by their contract with the Florida Department of Children and Families.  School Social Work Services, working with school-based and district staff members, will serve as the primary liaison for this cooperative effort with Eckerd. The estimated annual cost to the district for this partnership is $10,000.
EVALUATION
Administrators from Eckerd, Florida Department of Children and Families, and School Social Work Services will meet at least quarterly to evaluate the scope of services and to make additional plans.  Aggregate student performance data will be utilized to determine the success of students in school. 
SUBMITTED BY:  Ken Gaughan, Supervisor, School Social Work Services
Gwendolyn Luney, Assistant Superintendent   Gretchen Saunders
Student Services and Federal Programs
(813) 272-4879		   Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20120731_510 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 5.16