Created : March 16, 2013 at 11:10 PM
August 05, 2003
Status:
Open Agenda
Approve cooperative agreements between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and five community agencies/private providers.
For the past fifteen years, in response to the lack of space due to district overcrowding, a concerted effort has been made to seek quality alternatives to school-based programs through agreements with private providers, community agencies and institutions of higher learning. A Request for Information (RFI) is released annually through the Purchasing Department. The School Readiness Program serves 244 students at: Assistance Unlimited dba Central Charter, Jack & Jill Children_s Center, North Lauderdale Educational Centers, Inc., Riverwood Enterprises, Inc., and Youth Impact, Inc. Students are enrolled in the School Readiness Program if they are age three or four by September first and meet income criteria as defined by the Florida Partnership for School Readiness. School Readiness students attend a minimum of six hours and a maximum of ten hours per day for those in need of extended care. All agencies provide a minimum of 180 days of instruction. All instructional programs emphasize critical content with a focus on emerging literacy, social skill acquisition and independent living skills.
These agreements were approved as to form by the School Board Attorney.
The financial impact is $1,013,840. The source of funds is The Florida Partnership for School Readiness. There is no additional financial impact to the school district.
Requested Action
Approve cooperative agreements between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and five community agencies/private providers.
Summary
For the past fifteen years, in response to the lack of space due to district overcrowding, a concerted effort has been made to seek quality alternatives to school-based programs through agreements with private providers, community agencies and institutions of higher learning. A Request for Information (RFI) is released annually through the Purchasing Department. The School Readiness Program serves 244 students at: Assistance Unlimited dba Central Charter, Jack & Jill Children_s Center, North Lauderdale Educational Centers, Inc., Riverwood Enterprises, Inc., and Youth Impact, Inc. Students are enrolled in the School Readiness Program if they are age three or four by September first and meet income criteria as defined by the Florida Partnership for School Readiness. School Readiness students attend a minimum of six hours and a maximum of ten hours per day for those in need of extended care. All agencies provide a minimum of 180 days of instruction. All instructional programs emphasize critical content with a focus on emerging literacy, social skill acquisition and independent living skills.
These agreements were approved as to form by the School Board Attorney.
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 financial impact is $1,013,840. The source of funds is The Florida Partnership for School Readiness. There is no additional financial impact to the school district.
Source of Additional Information
Jeannie Floyd, 954-768-8950 null
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