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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, December 11, 2012
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Memorandum of Agreement between the Drug Abuse Comprehensive Coordinating Office, Inc. and The School Board of Hillsborough County, FL (DACCO) (Student Services and Federal Programs Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
DACCO and The School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida, enter into this agreement to support the "Be the Wall" program, which is designed to assist families of youth regarding the dangers of underage drinking.  Features of the program include website information and resource materials.  The agreement will permit the "Be the Wall" information to be added to the mental health page on the district's web site.  In addition, with the permission of middle and high school principals, resource materials may be distributed during parent conference nights, sporting events, and other activities.
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 space for these services at the assigned schools with the permission of middle and high school principals.  Approximate in-kind support from the district for this space and custodial support is $5,000 per year.
EVALUATION
Program services are evaluated by select DACCO staff and Supervisor of School Social Work Services. Input will also be solicited from the administrators and school social workers of the participating schools.
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
    A 5.08
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20121211_519 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 5.08