Instructional Support Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, June 10, 2014
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Cooperative Agreement with the Agency for Community Treatment Services (ACTS), Inc. (Instructional Support Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
ACTS provides an array of services for dependent and delinquent youth.  The School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida provides a portable, a dropout prevention teacher, and a teacher's aide to deliver educational services to approximately 20 students in the ACTS residential drug treatment program for youth that are assigned by the courts.  ACTS provides an appropriate site for the program and support personnel.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
All Strategic Objectives
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
The program is supported by FTE funds in the amount of approximately $119,669.  This item is included in the Part 1 budget for 2014/2015.
EVALUATION
A comprehensive evaluation of the educational program will be completed by June 30, 2015.  Data reviewed will include, but not be limited to, classroom observations, FCAT scores, Comprehensive Reading Plan progress monitoring assessment, and semester exam results.
SUBMITTED BY:  Walt Shaffner, Director, Non-Traditional Programs

George E. Gaffney		Gretchen Saunders
Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Support Division (813) 273-7033		Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270
		A 6.16
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20140610_634 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 6.16