Student Services Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, April 21, 2015
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Acting Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Memorandum of Agreement Between the School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida and The Family Healthcare Foundation for the Provision of Services to Uninsured and Under-Insured Children
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
With approval, the partnership between the School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida and The Family Healthcare Foundation will continue a project with the intent of increasing enrollment of the uninsured and under-insured children in Hillsborough County. This partnership recognizes the funding and support of the University of South Florida’s Covering Kids and Families program.  Through this partnership, uninsured and under-insured children will be identified and their families will be provided information regarding enrollment assistance with Florida’s KidCare Programs.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety including students, employees, visitors, facilities, transportation, and health
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
N/A
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 The Family 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

Holly Saia, Director		Wynne A. Tye
Student Services (813) 273-7136		Assistant Superintendent, Student Services (813) 273-7033
		A 2.02
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20150421_688 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 2.02