Title: AC19 Consider Approval of the Contract with The Community Education Partners, Inc.

Recommendation:
I recommend that the School Board approve the contract with Community Education Partners, Inc. to provide alternative educational services from January 9, 2006 through June 30, 2007.

Description:

This is the contract between the Community Education Partners, Inc. and the School District.

Community Education Partners, Inc. will operate a unique educational program that shall offer the promise of improved school safety and improved educational outcomes for students who are disruptive and may be performing below grade level.

The goal of the program is to work in partnership with the School District to get low performing and disruptive students back on track in their learning and behavior so they can return to their home schools prepared to be successful.

The educational program will offer social/life skills instruction to at least 500 at-risk students in grades 6-12 from District secondary schools.

The program will provide an alternative for students whose academic status or disruptive behavior meets the eligibility requirements for the CEP program (excessive truancy, repeated discipline referrals, violations of the School Districts Student Code of Conduct and Discipline, attendance issues, aggressive behavior, credit deficient, low performers). This includes those students with special academic needs, students with disabilities, LEP students.

The program supports the student's academic development and life skills training.
 
Students are evaluated through the Common Assessments, SSS District Diagnostics, SRI-Interactive reading, STAR math, and FCAT tests.

Community Educational Partners, Inc. will provide the education program, instructional personnel, technology equipment, insurance, and support services to parents, site administrator, program evaluation, equipment, supplies, and teacher in-service training.

The School District will provide facilities, textbooks, free and reduced lunch, and transportation for eligible students. Additionally, the School District will provide support in staff training, certification requirements and other assistance as delineated by the contract.

Financial Impact:
The financial impact to the FY 2006 District Budget is approximately  $1.2 million.  The financial impact to the FY 2007 District Budget is estimated at $7.3 Million.  The FY 2006 estimate reflects a mid-year opening  with 235 students.  For FY 2007, the school is expected to serve 705 students for the entire school year.  The source of funds in both fiscal years is FTE revenue, Supplemental Academic Instruction (SAI) categorical funding, and Alternative Education/Public Private Partnership Grant Funds.

For Additional Information, contact:

Ann Killets/(akillets@palmbeach.k12.fl.us

Janice Cover

Jack L. Thompson

Attachments (list):
CEP Final Draft Contract 6-23-05.pdf
Data Panel Alternative Education 2005.xls