June 19, 2007
Status:
Open Agenda
Approve changes to Board approved (1/16/07, FF2) contract agreement with Broward County Children's Services Administration Division for the Family Counseling Program.
On January 16, 2007, the School Board approved Item FF-2 (Continuation of Behavioral Health Contract with the Broward County Children’s Services Administration-CSAD), which specified that CSAD would sign the contract following School Board approval. After four months of follow up by staff to secure CSAD signatures, staff was notified three weeks ago that the contract language regarding Jessica Lunsford requirements must be modified. The revised contract reflects these modifications. These changes do not affect program services or delivery. The revised contract must be approved by both parties in order for the $1,091, 944 to be paid to the school district by CSAD for services rendered since October 2006.
The Family Counseling Program offers access to free, short-term counseling and related services for any student enrolled in school in Broward County. In 2005-2006, approximately 3,000 families/students were served by 25 family counselors with more than 14,000 counseling hours. The Family Counseling Program is supported through a combination of district general revenue funds and Broward County Children's Services Administration Division grant funding. The school district provides 57% of the funding (including required matching funds).
The revised contract has been approved as to form by the School Board Attorney. The Children’s Services Administration Division will sign the contract following School Board approval.
The positive financial impact for 2006-07 the school year is $1,091,944 from the Broward County Children’s Services Administration. Based upon estimated salaries, the Broward County Public School’s required cash match is $1,471,685. The amount of the cash match may change based upon the actual salaries of the employees in the Family Counseling program. There is no additional cost impact to the school district.
Requested Action
Approve changes to Board approved (1/16/07, FF2) contract agreement with Broward County Children's Services Administration Division for the Family Counseling Program.
Summary
On January 16, 2007, the School Board approved Item FF-2 (Continuation of Behavioral Health Contract with the Broward County Children’s Services Administration-CSAD), which specified that CSAD would sign the contract following School Board approval. After four months of follow up by staff to secure CSAD signatures, staff was notified three weeks ago that the contract language regarding Jessica Lunsford requirements must be modified. The revised contract reflects these modifications. These changes do not affect program services or delivery. The revised contract must be approved by both parties in order for the $1,091, 944 to be paid to the school district by CSAD for services rendered since October 2006.
The Family Counseling Program offers access to free, short-term counseling and related services for any student enrolled in school in Broward County. In 2005-2006, approximately 3,000 families/students were served by 25 family counselors with more than 14,000 counseling hours. The Family Counseling Program is supported through a combination of district general revenue funds and Broward County Children's Services Administration Division grant funding. The school district provides 57% of the funding (including required matching funds).
The revised contract has been approved as to form by the School Board Attorney. The Children’s Services Administration Division will sign the contract following School Board approval.
School Board Goals
| Goal 4 - All stakeholders will work together to build a better school system. | ||
| Goal 1 - All students will achieve at their highest potential |
Financial Impact
The positive financial impact for 2006-07 the school year is $1,091,944 from the Broward County Children’s Services Administration. Based upon estimated salaries, the Broward County Public School’s required cash match is $1,471,685. The amount of the cash match may change based upon the actual salaries of the employees in the Family Counseling program. There is no additional cost impact to the school district.
Source of Additional Information
Leah Kelly 754-321-2560 Jane Turner 754-321-1900
Associated File Attachments
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ProposedRevisedContract (Files) | |
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Previously Approved Contract.pdf (Files) | |
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ExecutedCompleteCopy (Files) |