Title: AC4-Cooperative Agreement with Seminole County Public Schools

Recommendation:
I recommend approval of the cooperative agreement with the School Board of Seminole County Public Schools to continue participation in a consortium for the Medicaid administrative claiming process and authorize the Superintendent and Board Chairman to sign all related documents.   The effective dates of this cooperative agreement are July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008.

Description:

This item is a confirming contract because of the date the document was received from Seminole County Schools.

School Districts have been encouraged to assume the Medicaid billing responsibilities in lieu of contracting with outside consultants.

The School Board of Seminole County will act as the lead district in a consortium of school districts and will serve as data manager and processor for Palm Beach County School District.  

A similar contract was approved by the Board on June 28, 2006.

The School District of Palm Beach County, using the Seminole County School District data report, will determine and submit the Administrative Claim to Medicaid for reimbursement.

The cost to the District to implement this agreement will be approximately $3240.

Preparation of the Medicaid Administrative claim for reimbursement was previously provided by an outside vendor at a cost of $146,000.

These activities will result in a savings to the District of approximately $142,760 annually.

Financial Impact:
The financial impact to the School District's general operating fund is $ 3240.00.   The source of funds is the Exceptional Student Education budget.

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

Attachments (list):
Data Panel.pdf
Agreement.pdf
Legal Checklist.pdf