Title and Board Action Requested
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Approve Piggybacking School District of Polk County, Florida RFP #025-MDW-1122: Alternative Student Transportation Services, awarded to HopSkipDrive and approve the purchase of services for an estimated spending of $225,000.00.
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Executive Summary
The Coordinator of Students and Families in Transition, on behalf of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby requests the Board approve issuance of a purchase order to HopSkipDrive for the purpose of increasing student achievement by means of removing transportation barriers that may contribute to irregular attendance and increased achievement gaps. “HopSkipDrive is a K-12 transportation solution that simplifies specialized student transportation for school districts.” Due to various complications, including a shortage of bus drivers, it has become difficult to provide School of Origin transportation service and support in a timely manner to our homeless students. In researching possible transportation alternatives, HopSkipDrive, was discovered and after obtaining the necessary information regarding their services and supports, we determined a partnership with this company would best serve our homeless students. ESSER III funds will provide $225,000.00 to fund contracted services with HopSkipDrive. This partnership will provide transportation services to homeless students while a school bus is being set up for them to attend their School of Origin. (School of Origin is a right that homeless students are entitled to under the McKinney-Vento Act to provide homeless students school stability). The services provided by HopSkipDrive will increase homeless student attendance, which will in turn increase student achievement in all subject areas. Hernando County School District Bid #22-962-56 PB has been assigned for internal tracking purposes.
My Contact
Shanika Figueroa Rodriguez
Coordinator of Students and Families in Transition
Hernando County School District
(352) 797-7070 x132
Figueroa_s@hcsb.k12.fl.us
2018-23 Strategic Focus Area
Pillar 1: Student Achievement
Financial Impact
$225,000.00 (cost for this agenda item). See attached budget sheet.
The cost for the previous fiscal year was $0.00 - this is a new expense.
If expenditure is not currently budgeted, this will serve as the budget amendment when Board approved. If the agenda item includes the purchase of goods or services, the funds requested are an anticipated amount and may fluctuate depending on such factors as current market conditions, product availability, additional funding sources, and the needs of the District. Should the actual cost exceed the anticipated amount, the Board approves the additional cost, after review by the superintendent, but not in excess of the funds available in the site’s approved annual budget.