Title
APPROVAL OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN BIG BROTHERS AND BIG SISTERS OF THE SUNCOAST, INC AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Description
This Memorandum of Understanding between Big Brothers and Big Sisters of the Suncoast, Inc. and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida delineates the shared responsibilities regarding school-based mentoring services provided to at-risk youth by the Mentor Managers who will provide specific services to students enrolled in high schools in Sarasota County including Pine View School for the Gifted, Oak Park School, Triad Alternative School and Suncoast Polytechnical High School. Parent permission required. Beyond School Walls, a career exploration program organized via this contract provides students the opportunity to explore careers while partnering with community-based organizations.
Gap Analysis
Big Brother’s Big Sisters of the Suncoast, Inc. has a long-standing partnership with the School District of Sarasota County. Parent/guardian permission is required for participation.
Previous Outcomes
Big Brother’s Big Sisters of the Suncoast provides Mentor Managers and/or Mentors for Sarasota County students that need consistent mentoring support.
Expected Outcomes
The purpose of this agreement is to delineate the relationship and responsibilities shared by Big Brothers, Big Sisters of the Suncoast Inc. and the Sarasota County School board regarding school-based mentoring services and mentor managers that support students.
Strategic Plan Goal
Pillar 2 - Every Student Supported
Priority 2.1 - Design Strong Student Supports
Priority 2.2 - Respond to Student Needs
Recommendation
That the Memorandum of Understanding between Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Suncoast, Inc. and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.
Contact Information
DAWN CLAYTON dawn.clayton@sarasotacountyschools.net
MEGAN GREEN megan.green@sarasotacountyschools.net
RACHAEL O'DEA rachael.o'dea@sarasotacountyschools.net
Financial Impact
Funding Source: General (Acceleration Funds)