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Action Item
DATE: Thursday, August 9, 2012
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Renewal of the Agreement between The School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida and Hillsborough Kids Healthcare Foundation for the Provision of Services to Uninsured and Under-insured Children (Student Services and Federal Programs Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This Memorandum of Agreement is in effect August 13, 2012, through June 30, 2013. The School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida and Hillsborough Kids Healthcare Foundation will continue a project with the intent of increasing enrollment of the uninsured and under-insured children in Hillsborough County.
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 technical assistance and support to Hillsborough Kids Healthcare Foundation for the development and implementation of the terms of this agreement.  The estimated cost of this assistance is $7,800.
EVALUATION
The number of completed and submitted Florida KidCare applications will be used to determine the success of the program. The Management Team includes Melanie Hall, Executive Director of  Hillsborough 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 project.  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 5.09
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20120809_511 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 5.09