Student Services Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, November 18, 2014
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Memorandum of Agreement between Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc. and the School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc. (Eckerd) is the lead child welfare agency in Hillsborough County. Eckerd was awarded this contract by the Florida Department of Children and Families. This Memorandum of Agreement is designed to identify common goals and cooperative efforts needed to serve students known to Eckerd and the district. These activities include developing data sharing guidelines, implementing service linkage protocols, providing training sessions, facilitating planning meetings, and identifying practices which enhance student performance and safety.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety including students, employees, visitors, facilities, transportation, and health
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
This agenda item has no financial impact.
EVALUATION
Administrators from Eckerd, Florida Department of Children and Families, and School Social Work Services will meet 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

Holly Saia, Director		George Gaffney
Student Services Division (813) 273-7136		Assistant Superintendent, Student Services (813) 273-7033
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20141118_645 (Reorganization/Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 2.02