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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, August 12, 2014
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Amendment #001 to Contract #HB330 for Categorical Nursing Services Funding with the Florida Department of Health, Hillsborough County (DOH) (Student Services Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Approve amendment #001 to the 2014/2015 contract #HB330 Categorical Nursing Services Funding, approved at the June 24, 2014, School Board meeting. Its purpose is to expand school-based health services and increase access to health care in high poverty areas. Categorical funding is provided annually through the state general revenue dollars and used to fund Registered Nurse (RN), school nurse positions, fringes, travel, and training.  The amendment was required based on Florida Statute changes related to employment requirements.

It is the practice of the DOH to sign all documents after School Board approval.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety including students, employees, visitors, facilities, transportation, and health
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Funds in the amount of $485,802 from the General Appropriations Act, Human Services Budget (State of Florida General Revenue Dollars) are used to fund RN, school nurse positions, fringes, travel, and training.
EVALUATION
Annual reports are submitted to the DOH. Data is collected from monthly reports submitted by RN, school nurses.
SUBMITTED BY:  Maria Russ, Supervisor, School Health Services
George Gaffney, Assistant Superintendent   Gretchen Saunders
Student Services Division
(813) 273-7033
  Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
    A 6.15
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20140812_638 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 6.15