Title
APPROVAL OF COLLABORATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN SARASOTA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FL
Description
Scope of Work: Suncoast Technical College (STC) will provide teachers in Adult Basic Education (ABE) and General Education Development (GED) skill areas, including reading, writing, and math, to assist adult students enrolled in the ABE and GED programs at the Sarasota County Jail, located at 2020 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34237, and managed by the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office. The teachers will provide instruction at the Sarasota County Jail year-round (July 1 to June 30) for the six years of the agreement. STC will provide teachers, textbooks, pencils, and other instructional materials.
Deliverables: STC teachers will provide instruction in the four GED subject areas: mathematical reasoning, reasoning through language arts, social studies, and science at the Sarasota County Jail for incarcerated students enrolled in ABE and GED classes.
Performance standards: All jail teachers provided under this contract will be individuals who have successfully completed the Florida Department of Education pre- and post-testing training through the Institute for the Professional Development of Adult Educators (IPDAE). Teachers will provide instruction in skill areas included in the State of Florida Department of Education ABE and GED curriculum frameworks.
Payment: Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office will pay STC $45 per semester for each student enrolled in ABE and GED classes.
Background checks: All jail teachers must have a background check through Sarasota County Schools before teaching.
Gap Analysis
Incarcerated individuals can enroll in Adult Basic Education or General Education Development (GED) preparation classes to take the GED subject tests. Students who successfully pass the four sections of the GED test earn a State of Florida high school diploma.
Previous Outcomes
STC has provided GED classes since 1973 with great success. Many students have been able to successfully pass the GED subject tests and earn a State of Florida High School diploma.
Expected Outcomes
STC will continue to work with the sheriff to provide incarcerated individuals valuable instruction while working through their Adult Education program and ultimately earning their GED.
Strategic Plan Goal
Recommendation
That the Collaborative Agreement between the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office and the School Board of Sarasota County, FL, be approved as presented.
Contact Information
RON DIPILLO ron.dipillo@sarasotacountyschools.net
RACHAEL O’DEA rachael.o’dea@sarasotacountyschools.net
Financial Impact
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office will pay the state statute rate of $45 per semester to STC for each student enrolled in ABE and GED classes.