The School Board of Broward County, Florida
Meeting: Regular School Board Meeting :  FF. Office of Academics  
FF-1. Continuation agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and Public Consulting Group (D)  
May 20, 2014
Status: 
Open Agenda
 
 

Quick Summary / Abstract
Approve the continuation agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and Public Consulting Group (PCG).

PCG agrees to continue to provide The School Board of Broward County, Florida the Internet-based Electronic Management System (EMS) currently implemented in the district for the writing of Individual Educational Plans (IEPs), Educational Plans (EPs) and Service Plans (PSSPs), as well as assisting administrators and teachers with the reporting requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (P.L. 108-446) (IDEA). This agreement also includes the request to renew license to access PCG's related proprietary systems including, but not limited to, EasyIEP, EasyFax, Paperclip, Gifted Module, Advanced Reporting, Due Process and Behavior Plus modules. The SBBC agrees to continue to provide EMS to its schools and administrative employees, contractors, and authorized users for their use in preparing IEPs, EPs, and PSSPs, for compliance with IDEA.

This agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.

There is a financial impact of $470,106 paid for with Medicaid Reimbursements funds. There is no additional financial impact to the District.


Requested Action
Approve the continuation agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and Public Consulting Group (PCG).


Summary
PCG agrees to continue to provide The School Board of Broward County, Florida the Internet-based Electronic Management System (EMS) currently implemented in the district for the writing of Individual Educational Plans (IEPs), Educational Plans (EPs) and Service Plans (PSSPs), as well as assisting administrators and teachers with the reporting requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (P.L. 108-446) (IDEA). This agreement also includes the request to renew license to access PCG's related proprietary systems including, but not limited to, EasyIEP, EasyFax, Paperclip, Gifted Module, Advanced Reporting, Due Process and Behavior Plus modules. The SBBC agrees to continue to provide EMS to its schools and administrative employees, contractors, and authorized users for their use in preparing IEPs, EPs, and PSSPs, for compliance with IDEA.

This agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.

School Board Goals
Goal 2: Continuous Improvement


Financial Impact
There is a financial impact of $470,106 paid for with Medicaid Reimbursements funds. 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
Executive Summary (Files)  
PCG Agreement (Files)  
Executed Complete Copy (Files)