The School Board of Broward County, Florida
Created : March 16, 2013 at 11:10 PM
Meeting: Board Meeting :  F. Curriculum and Instruction, Student Support  
2. Amendment to Contract between Broward County (Children's Services Administration Division) and the School Board
August 05, 2003
Status: 
 
 

Quick Summary / Abstract
Approve the amendment to the contract with Broward (County Children's Services Administration Division) to provide summer family counseling services.

Broward County (Children's Services Administration Division) approved an additional allocation of $67,200 to provide family counseling services during the summer of 2003. This necessitates the signing of an amendment to the existing contract (previously approved by the Board on 9/17/02) reflecting the increase in funding. Six Project B.L.A.S.T. (Building Lasting Attitudes & Strategies for Tomorrow) family counselors will work with community agencies offering summer programs for students to identify and provide counseling to students (Grades K-12) and their families who are at risk for substance abuse and/ or violence.

Counseling services will be offered at the following locations: Boys and Girls Club, North Lauderdale; Lester White Boys and Girls Club; Boys and Girls Club of Hollywood; Florence A. George Boys and Girls Club; Stephanis Boys and Girls Club; Lauderhill Boys and Girls Club; and Harris Chapel.

The contract amendment has been approved as to form by the School Board Attorney.

The financial impact of the contract amendment is $67,200. The source of funds is Broward County (Children's Services Administration Division). There is no additional cost to the district.


Requested Action
Approve the amendment to the contract with Broward (County Children's Services Administration Division) to provide summer family counseling services.


Summary
Broward County (Children's Services Administration Division) approved an additional allocation of $67,200 to provide family counseling services during the summer of 2003. This necessitates the signing of an amendment to the existing contract (previously approved by the Board on 9/17/02) reflecting the increase in funding. Six Project B.L.A.S.T. (Building Lasting Attitudes & Strategies for Tomorrow) family counselors will work with community agencies offering summer programs for students to identify and provide counseling to students (Grades K-12) and their families who are at risk for substance abuse and/ or violence.

Counseling services will be offered at the following locations: Boys and Girls Club, North Lauderdale; Lester White Boys and Girls Club; Boys and Girls Club of Hollywood; Florence A. George Boys and Girls Club; Stephanis Boys and Girls Club; Lauderhill Boys and Girls Club; and Harris Chapel.

The contract amendment has been approved as to form by the School Board Attorney.

School Board Goals
Goal 3 - All operations of the school system will demonstrate best practices while supporting student achievement.


Financial Impact
The financial impact of the contract amendment is $67,200.  The source of funds is Broward County (Children's Services Administration Division).  There is no additional cost to the district.


Source of Additional Information
Patricia English, 760-7496
Fay Clark, 768-8964 null



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