Title: AC4-Cooperative Agreement with SP Behavioral, LLC, dba Sandy Pines

Recommendation:
I recommend that the School Board approve the confirming cooperative agreement with SP Behavioral, LLC, dba Sandy Pines in the amount of $14,700 for the educational and residential costs of a student with disabilities from November 13, 2006 through December 22, 2006.  I authorize the Superintendent or designee to sign all documents related to this agreement.

Description:

An IEP team met on November 10, 2006 and confirmed that the student requires residential placement to address behavioral needs.

This confirming contract is presented to the Board due to the time needed to confirm bed availability at the recommended facility.

The student has been attending an ESE Program at Lake Worth High School.  Aggressive behavior has escalated to the point that the student is in crisis and requires an immediate stabilization and diagnostic educational placement.  The student was recently assigned to Columbia Hospital for two weeks.  The IEP team is in agreement that the student requires residential placement to get behaviors under control.  Prior to December 22, 2006, the IEP team will convene to review the student's progress and determine an appropriate placement.

The student has been appropriately identified as a student with disabilities in the area of Emotionally Handicapped by the School District of Palm Beach County in compliance with state and local statutes and regulations.

The district will pay the costs for those days the student is physically present and in attendance at the residential facility.

The cooperative agreement is in compliance with State Board Rule 6A.6-0361, "Special Programs Contractual Agreements with Non-Public Schools."

Financial Impact:
The financial impact to the School District's general operating fund is $ 14,700.  The source of funds is the Exceptional Student Education Department budget.

For Additional Information, contact:
Ann Killets (akillets@palmbeach.k12.fl.us)
Brenda Magee, Ed.D.
Russell Feldman

Attachments (list):
Data Panel 06-07.pdf
Cooperative Agreement.pdf
Addendum.pdf
Business Associate Agreement.pdf
Legal checklist.pdf