The Hillsborough County School District looks to expand the Alternative to Out-of-School Suspension program with a new site proposed to be at the Belmont Heights Boys and Girls Club. Opening the site would give parents an ATOSS location in close proximity to their child's school.
Since 1999 the Alternative to Out-of-School Suspension program has provided a safe, off campus learning environment for students who have committed student conduct infractions. The program is optional for suspended students between and transportation is provided by the parents. During the 2008/09 school year 8,844 students participated in the program. Currently Hillsborough county offers 12 ATOSS sites.
While attending the Alternative to Out-of-School Suspension program students receive standard classroom instruction. Additionally they participate in courses designed to identify and address the behaviors that brought them to the program.
When asked about the benefits of ATOSS, Wilson Middle School's Assistant Principal, Nicholas Tanis said "If a student does chose to attend ATOSS, their absence is excused and they regain entitlement to assignments and no longer lose their academic integrity."
The new facility will be provided by the Wilbert Davis/Belmont Heigh Boys and Girls Club and the Tampa Housing Authority at no cost to the school district. Salary for instructional and non-instructional staff is estimated to be $87,33.
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