May 20, 2014
Status:
Approve the continuation Agreement with The School Board of Broward County, Florida and the Sheriff of Broward County, Florida for delivery of educational services in the jails.
The agreement provides educational services to youths and adults housed at the Broward County Main Jail and adults housed at the North Broward Detention Center, Joseph V. Conte and Paul Rein Facilities. The juvenile program is a secondary curriculum program providing intensive classes in Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics and Science as well as career/post-secondary exploration. The students participate in district testing activities. The Adult General Education program includes: Adult Basic Education (ABE) and General Education Development (GED) preparation. The program is administered by Whiddon-Rogers Education Center.
Program funding is separate for the youth and adult programs.
This agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of General Counsel.
There is an estimated financial impact of $344,314 to the District. The source of these funds is through the Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP). The District?s contribution to support this item is included in the Whiddon-Rogers Education Center budget. There is no additional impact to the District.
Requested Action
Approve the continuation Agreement with The School Board of Broward County, Florida and the Sheriff of Broward County, Florida for delivery of educational services in the jails.
Summary
The agreement provides educational services to youths and adults housed at the Broward County Main Jail and adults housed at the North Broward Detention Center, Joseph V. Conte and Paul Rein Facilities. The juvenile program is a secondary curriculum program providing intensive classes in Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics and Science as well as career/post-secondary exploration. The students participate in district testing activities. The Adult General Education program includes: Adult Basic Education (ABE) and General Education Development (GED) preparation. The program is administered by Whiddon-Rogers Education Center.
Program funding is separate for the youth and adult programs.
This agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of General Counsel.
School Board Goals
| Goal 3: Effective Communication | ||
| Goal 1: High Quality Instruction |
Financial Impact
There is an estimated financial impact of $344,314 to the District. The source of these funds is through the Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP). The District?s contribution to support this item is included in the Whiddon-Rogers Education Center budget. There is no additional impact to the District.
Source of Additional Information
Michaella Pope 754 321-1660 Laurel Thompson 754 321-2490
Associated File Attachments
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BSO Continuation Agreement Executive Summary (Files) | |
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BSO Continuation Agreement 14-15 Year (Files) | |
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Executed Complete Copy (Files) |