Created : September 07, 2013 at 05:25 AM
July 23, 2013
Status:
Approve School Readiness Service Agreement with Family Central, Inc. to provide support for Early Childhood Education School Readiness and Implementation of Services for the 2013-2014 School Year.
The Florida School Readiness Program offers financial assistance to low-income families for early education and care so they can become financially self-sufficient and their young children can be successful in school in the future. The School Readiness Program has three specific eligibility requirements.
* Parent(s)/guardian(s) must be working or participating in an educational activity such as attending college or trade school
at least 20 hours per week.
* Gross income must be at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty level for family size.
* Families must pay a copayment for child care based on income and family size.
Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) currently provides a limited number of educational opportunities for infants, toddlers, and Pre-K students. By entering into this service agreement with Family Central, additional opportunities to participate in Broward County Public Schools operated Early Childhood Programs will be available to low-income families.
This agreement will be executed after School Board approval.
This agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.
There is a potential l for positive financial impact with inclusion of students from low-income families in early childhood programs. Fees allotted per student are subsidized on a sliding scale based on family income.
Requested Action
Approve School Readiness Service Agreement with Family Central, Inc. to provide support for Early Childhood Education School Readiness and Implementation of Services for the 2013-2014 School Year.
Summary
The Florida School Readiness Program offers financial assistance to low-income families for early education and care so they can become financially self-sufficient and their young children can be successful in school in the future. The School Readiness Program has three specific eligibility requirements.
* Parent(s)/guardian(s) must be working or participating in an educational activity such as attending college or trade school
at least 20 hours per week.
* Gross income must be at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty level for family size.
* Families must pay a copayment for child care based on income and family size.
Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) currently provides a limited number of educational opportunities for infants, toddlers, and Pre-K students. By entering into this service agreement with Family Central, additional opportunities to participate in Broward County Public Schools operated Early Childhood Programs will be available to low-income families.
This agreement will be executed after School Board approval.
This agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.
School Board Goals
| Goal 1: High Quality Instruction |
Financial Impact
There is a potential for positive financial impact with inclusion of students from low-income families in early childhood programs. Fees allotted per student are subsidized on a sliding scale based on family income.
Source of Additional Information
Victoria Saldala 754 321-1951 Lori Canning 754 321-1952
Associated File Attachments
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School Readiness Service Agreement (Files) | |
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Form I - School Readiness Signature Authorization Form (Files) | |
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ExecutedCompleteCopy (Files) |