June 19, 2007
Status:
Approve the continuation contract of the FFS Program between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC) and The Early Learning Coalition of Broward County, Inc.
For the seventh year, The Early Learning Coalition of Broward, Inc. (ELC) will provide the funding for the Florida First Start (FFS) Program. Approval of this contract will allow The School Board to continue to implement the FFS home visitation and school based instructional activities program for 210 low income eligible families and their infants, toddlers and young children below the age of five. Families are taught developmentally appropriate learning activities to engage their children through the implementation of the Parents as Teachers (PAT) curriculum. The social services needs of the families are also addressed.
The School Board Attorney has approved this contract as to form. The ELC will sign this contract following the School Board approval.
The financial impact is $488,177. The source of funds is the Early Learning Coalition of Broward County, Inc. There is no additional financial impact to the district.
Requested Action
Approve the continuation contract of the FFS Program between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC) and The Early Learning Coalition of Broward County, Inc.
Summary
For the seventh year, The Early Learning Coalition of Broward, Inc. (ELC) will provide the funding for the Florida First Start (FFS) Program. Approval of this contract will allow The School Board to continue to implement the FFS home visitation and school based instructional activities program for 210 low income eligible families and their infants, toddlers and young children below the age of five. Families are taught developmentally appropriate learning activities to engage their children through the implementation of the Parents as Teachers (PAT) curriculum. The social services needs of the families are also addressed.
The School Board Attorney has approved this contract as to form. The ELC will sign this contract following the School Board approval.
School Board Goals
| Goal 1 - All students will achieve at their highest potential | ||
| Goal 4 - All stakeholders will work together to build a better school system. |
Financial Impact
The financial impact is $488,177. The source of funds is the Early Learning Coalition of Broward County, Inc. There is no additional financial impact to the district.
Source of Additional Information
Nancy Lieberman 754 321-1956
Associated File Attachments
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Florida First Start Program (Files) | |
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ExecutedCompleteCopy (Files) |