Student Services Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, July 28, 2015
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Memorandum of Agreement Between the Drug Abuse Comprehensive Coordinating Office, Inc. (DACCO) and The School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida (HCPS) (Student Services Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
DACCO and HCPS enter into this agreement to provide a program of substance abuse prevention at select middle and high schools.  The program known as the New Directions Substance Abuse Prevention Program will help identify youth who have exhibited high-risk behaviors that increase the potential for academic failure, suspension, or expulsion from a traditional school setting.  The program is designed to allow DACCO prevention counselors to work collaboratively with the district’s School Counseling and Social Work Services Departments.  Agency services will include group and individual counseling.  This agreement will be in effect from July 29, 2015, through June 30, 2016.  This service partnership with DACCO has been in existence for 25 years.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety including students, employees, visitors, facilities, transportation, and health
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
The district provides office space for these services at the assigned schools. Approximate in-kind support from the district for this space and custodial support is $32,000 per year.
EVALUATION
Program services are evaluated at least twice a year. The joint management team will review outcome data quarterly and annually on all clients served.  Input will also be solicited from the administrators of the participating schools.
SUBMITTED BY:  Ken Gaughan, Supervisor, School Social Work Services

Wynne A. Tye, Assistant Superintendent		Gretchen Saunders
Student Services Division (813) 272-7033		Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20150728_697 (Board Meeting followed by Public Hearing) * Section A Item# 6.05