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Manatee County School District

School Board of Manatee County 215 Manatee Avenue West Bradenton, FL www.manatee.k12.fl.us
Regular Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
September 25, 2006 - Regular Board Meeting
Agenda Item #20


Title
Approval to Accept and Expend the Homeless Education Project Award Funds for Project H.E.A.R.T. (Homeless Education and Resource Team) for the 2006-2007 School Year (Revised)

Description

On May 22, 2006 the Homeless Children and Youth Grant Application for Project H.E.A.R.T. (Homeless Education and Resource Team) was approved by the Board.

The Florida Department of Education recently awarded Homeless Education grant funds to the School District of Manatee County.  A copy of the notification and allocation schedule are attached.

The Superintendent recommends approval to accept and expend the Homeless Education Project Award Funds for Project H.E.A.R.T. (Homeless Education and Resource Team) for the 2006-2007 school year.

 



Recommendation

Motion and approval to accept and expend the Homeless Education Project Award Funds for Project H.E.A.R.T. (Homeless Education and Resource Team) for the 2006-2007 school year.



Financial Impact

Funds received by the district from the Homless Children and Youth Grant for Project H.E.A.R.T (Homeless Education and Resource Team) total $85,000.00.  These funds are used to provide services and support to eligible students.



Contact

Dropout Prevention/Support and Intervention Services

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Attachment:  Project HEART 0607 Awards Notification and Allocations Schedule.pdf



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