May 20, 2014
Status:
Open Agenda
Approve the continuation of Cooperative Agreement and Calendar between SBBC and ARC Broward, Inc., for Exceptional Students aged Eighteen through Twenty-one.
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, educational and community experiences for youth with disabilities as they turn age fourteen. The intent of Transition Services is to create opportunities for youth with disabilities that lead to positive adult outcomes. The SBBC seeks to enter into agreements with ARC Broward Inc., to provide Transition services to students 18 to 21. This adult community sites have the commitment and the expertise needed to educate eligible transitioning exceptional education students as defined by State Board of Education Rules. This contract reflects a funding structure based on per student allocation. Transportation will continue as a required support service for Transition students in these contracts.
This agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.
The total financial impact is $562,180.92. There is a financial impact of $179,042 to the District for transportation for ARC Broward, Inc. The source of these funds is included in the transportation budget. The source of $383,138.92 is FTE revenue and ESE special program funding. There is no additional financial impact to the District.
Requested Action
Approve the continuation of Cooperative Agreement and Calendar between SBBC and ARC Broward, Inc., for Exceptional Students aged Eighteen through Twenty-one.
Summary
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, educational and community experiences for youth with disabilities as they turn age fourteen. The intent of Transition Services is to create opportunities for youth with disabilities that lead to positive adult outcomes. The SBBC seeks to enter into agreements with ARC Broward Inc., to provide Transition services to students 18 to 21. This adult community sites have the commitment and the expertise needed to educate eligible transitioning exceptional education students as defined by State Board of Education Rules. This contract reflects a funding structure based on per student allocation. Transportation will continue as a required support service for Transition students in these contracts.
This agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.
School Board Goals
| Goal 3: Effective Communication | ||
| Goal 2: Continuous Improvement | ||
| Goal 1: High Quality Instruction |
Financial Impact
The total financial impact is $562,180.92. There is a financial impact of $179,042 to the District for transportation for ARC Broward, Inc. The source of these funds is included in the transportation budget. The source of $383,138.92 is FTE revenue and ESE special program funding. There is no additional financial impact to the District.
Source of Additional Information
Jose L. Dotres 754-321-2618 Kathrine Francis 754-321-3436
Associated File Attachments
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Executive Summary (Files) | |
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ARC Broward, Inc., Agreement (Files) | |
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Exhibit A (Calendar) (Files) | |
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Executed Complete Copy (Files) |