Created : January 02, 2013 at 02:05 PM
July 24, 2012
Status:
Open Agenda
Approve the New Cooperative Agreements and Calendars between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC), and Transition Services Providers for Exceptional Students aged Eighteen through Twenty-one.
The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC), is required under federal legislation to educate and provide Transition Services to all identified transitioning students with disabilities. "Transition Services" is a term used in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) that defines a coordinated set of activities that may address, among others, the assessment, planning process, and educational and community experiences for youth with disabilities as they turn 14. The intent of Transition is to create opportunities for youth with disabilities that result in positive adult outcomes. The SBBC seeks to enter into agreements with ARC Broward, Inc., and Goodwill Industries of South Florida, Inc. These adult community sites have the commitment and the expertise needed to educate eligible transitioning exceptional students as defined by State Board of Education Rules. The contracts reflect a funding structure based on per student allocation.
Transportation will continue as a required support service for Transition students in these contracts.
These agreements have been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.
The source of $959,522 is FTE revenue. There is a financial impact of $179,042 to the district for transportation. The source of these funds is included in the transportation budget. There is no additional financial impact to the district.
Requested Action
Approve the New Cooperative Agreements and Calendars between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC) and Transition Services Providers for Exceptional Students aged Eighteen through Twenty-one.
Summary
The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC) is required under federal legislation to educate and provide Transition Services to all identified transitioning students with disabilities. "Transition Services" is a term used in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) that defines a coordinated set of activities that may address, among others, the assessment, planning process, and educational and community experiences for youth with disabilities as they turn 14. The intent of Transition is to create opportunities for youth with disabilities that result in positive adult outcomes. The SBBC seeks to enter into agreements with ARC Broward, Inc., and Goodwill Industries of South Florida, Inc. These adult community sites have the commitment and the expertise needed to educate eligible transitioning exceptional students as defined by State Board of Education Rules. The contracts reflect a funding structure based on per student allocation.
Transportation will continue as a required support service for Transition students in these contracts.
These agreements have been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.
School Board Goals
| Goal Six: Parents, Business and Community Partnerships (2008-2011) | ||
| Goal One: Student Achievement (2008-2011) | ||
| Goal Four: Innovation (2008-2011) |
Financial Impact
The source of $959,522 is FTE revenue. There is a financial impact of $179,042 to the district for transportation. The source of these funds is included in the transportation budget. There is no additional financial impact to the district.
Source of Additional Information
Lou Ruccolo 754 321-2222 Denise Rusnak 754 321-2225
Associated File Attachments
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Executive Summary Transition Services 2012-2013 (Files) | |
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Agreement ARC Broward, Inc. (Files) | |
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Agreement Goodwill (Files) | |
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ExecutedCompleteCopy (Files) |