July 22, 2014
Status:
Approve the provider agreement between Early Learning Coalition (ELC) of Broward County, Florida and The School Board of Broward County (SBBC) to implement the 2014-2015 Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) Education Program.
SBBC agrees to implement the VPK Program throughout the District for School Year 2014-2015 and Summer 2015. The term of this agreement will begin August 19, 2014 through August 18, 2015. Some schools will provide a VPK/Extended Day Option for students enrolled in Head Start classrooms and other eligible 4-year-olds. The Extended Day Option consists of an additional three (3) hours of instruction beyond the regular school day. In addition, some schools will provide a VPK program model that combine (3) hours of free, VPK with the option of fee-based, enrichment hours. Other models include full-day Pre-K classes that utilize VPK funding in combination with either Title I or ESE funding. A 300-hour summer VPK program for any eligible 4-year-old will also be provided.
This provider agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel. The ELC will sign this agreement following the School Board approval.
The positive financial impact to the District is $2,064,874.40. The source of funds is the ELC. There is no additional financial impact to the District.
Requested Action
Approve the provider agreement between Early Learning Coalition (ELC) of Broward County, Florida and The School Board of Broward County (SBBC) to implement the 2014-2015 Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) Education Program.
Summary
SBBC agrees to implement the VPK Program throughout the District for School Year 2014-2015 and Summer 2015. The term of this agreement will begin August 19, 2014 through August 18, 2015. Some schools will provide a VPK/Extended Day Option for students enrolled in Head Start classrooms and other eligible 4-year-olds. The Extended Day Option consists of an additional three (3) hours of instruction beyond the regular school day. In addition, some schools will provide a VPK program model that combine (3) hours of free, VPK with the option of fee-based, enrichment hours. Other models include full-day Pre-K classes that utilize VPK funding in combination with either Title I or ESE funding. A 300-hour summer VPK program for any eligible 4-year-old will also be provided.
This provider agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel. The ELC will sign this agreement following the School Board approval.
School Board Goals
| Goal 1: High Quality Instruction | ||
| Goal 2: Continuous Improvement | ||
| Goal 3: Effective Communication |
Financial Impact
The positive financial impact to the District is $2,064,874.40. The source of funds is the ELC. There is no additional financial impact to the District.
Source of Additional Information
Nicole Mancini 754-321-1961
Associated File Attachments
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Provider Agreement (Files) | |
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FF-1 Partially Executed Agreement (Files) |