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Title: Recommendation: Description: This is a one year contract between Arbor E&T, LLC. (Excel Alternatives) and the School District. Arbor E&T, LLC. will operate an Intensive Transition Alternative Program at three sites, one of each located in the south, north, and central county areas. The program will provide educational services for up to 340 high-risk middle and high school students who meet one or more of the following criteria: pending expulsion, expelled, ESE 45 day Interim Alternative Educational Setting (IAES), DJJ re-entry, chronic/severe disciplinary students and students with felony suspensions. The goal of the program is for students to develop the social skills and academic knowledge necessary to ensure a successful transition to a regular comprehensive school or a less restrictive alternative setting. The length of stay for this program will vary based on the conditions of the placement, but will be for a minimum of one full semester. Students are evaluated through the Common Assessments, SSS District Diagnostics, SRI-Interactive reading, STAR math, and FCAT tests. Arbor E&T, LLC. (Excel Alternatives) will provide the education program, instructional personnel, classroom facilities, insurance, drug awareness and anger management counseling, site security staff, site administrator, program evaluation, equipment, supplies, and teacher in-service training. The School District will provide 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. Arbor E&T, LLC. (Excel Alternatives) will provide students with the Associate Support and Assistance Program (ASAP) for three years following program exit. Financial Impact: For Additional Information, contact: Ann Killets (akillets@palmbeach.k12.fl.us) Janice Cover Alexandra Deveroux Attachments (list):
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