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Title: Recommendation: I recommend that the School Board approve the Title X, Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program Competetive Grant to the Florida Department of Education for $150,000, effective July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008, and authorize the Superintendent or designee to sign all documents and contracts related to the grant which are required for implementation of the grant activities. Description: The Title X, Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program Grant helps to provide services that facilitate the enrollment, attendance, and success in school of children and youth experiencing homelessness. Services to be provided include: · Identification of homeless children and youth (which include foster children awaiting placement) through communication with shelters, community agencies, School Based Teams and other school personnel; · Removal of barriers to school enrollment for homeless children, including coordinating transportation with the Transportation Department; · Referral to the appropriate social services agencies in order to receive recommended services, including summer camp scholarships to homeless children; · Homeless awareness training for service personnel; · Assistance with aftercare and day care services; · Coordination of health and human services delivered at the homeless shelters; and · Provision of school supplies and academic materials (FCAT practice). The grant funds the following services at 12 homeless shelters: · Academic tutorial; · Supervision of students while their parents attend parenting classes at the shelters; · Emergency personal care items; and · Schools supplies and academic materials (FCAT practice) A copy of the grant will be available in the Board Mintues Office by June 30, 2007 for your review. Financial Impact: The financial impact to the Special Revenue-Other Funds Budget is an increase of $150,000. All grant related expenditures and contracts are authorized for payment up to the amount of revenue. There is no financial impact to the Operating Budget. For Additional Information, contact: Ann Killets akillets@palmbeach.k12.fl.us Alison Adler Ann Faraone Attachments (list):
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