The School Board of Broward County, Florida
Created : July 30, 2014 at 01:12 PM
Meeting: Regular School Board Meeting :  FF. Office of Academics  
FF-1. Continuation of the Dental Health Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and the State of Florida, Department of Health
June 09, 2014
Status: 
 
 

Quick Summary / Abstract
Approve the continuation of the Dental Health Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and the State of Florida, Department of Health for the Head Start/Early Head Start Program.

The Head Start/Early Head Start grant requires the delivery of comprehensive dental services to all students enrolled in the program.  These services support children to get the most out of their education by meeting some of their basic needs.  The State of Florida, Department of Health agrees to continue to provide comprehensive dental health services consisting of examination, treatment and care to Head Start and Early Head Start children in accordance with the Department of Health and Human Services regulations.  This contract will provide dental services to all non-Medicaid eligible children participating in the Head Start/Early Head Start Program.  These services will be provided throughout the 2014-2015 school year.

Program               Students Served                   2014-2015 Funding
Head Start                 2040                             $ 137,160
Early Head Start             80                             $   4,590

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

The financial impact to the District is $141,750.  The source of funds is the Head Start/Early Head Start Grant.  There is no additional financial impact to the District.


Requested Action
Approve the continuation of the Dental Health Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and the State of Florida, Department of Health for the Head Start/Early Head Start Program.


Summary
The Head Start/Early Head Start grant requires the delivery of comprehensive dental services to all students enrolled in the program.  These services support children to get the most out of their education by meeting some of their basic needs.  The State of Florida, Department of Health agrees to continue to provide comprehensive dental health services consisting of examination, treatment and care to Head Start and Early Head Start children in accordance with the Department of Health and Human Services regulations.  This contract will provide dental services to all non-Medicaid eligible children participating in the Head Start/Early Head Start Program.  These services will be provided throughout the 2014-2015 school year.

Program             Students Served                     2014-2015 Funding
Head Start              2040                                $ 137,160
Early Head Start          80                                $   4,590

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
The financial impact to the District is $141,750.  The source of funds is the Head Start/Early Head Start Grant.  There is no additional financial impact to the District.


Source of Additional Information
Nicole Mancini 754-321-1957



Associated File Attachments
Executive Summary (Files)  
Dental Health Agreement (Files)  
Executed Complete Copy (Files)