Title: AC3-Cooperative Agreement with the Board of County Commissioners-Highridge

Recommendation:
I recommend that the School Board approve renewal of the cooperative agreement with the Board of County Commissioners to provide alternative educational services at Highridge Family Center from July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008.

Description: This is the eleventh annual  cooperative agreement regarding the Highridge Family Center.  The program will serve up to 72 disciplinary and truant male and female youths and the students will receive instruction at the Sabal Palm facility.  The criteria for placement is determined by the Highridge Family Center through an application process that is open to all Palm Beach County students between the ages of 11-15.  The goal of the program is for students to develop the social skills, academic knowledge, and vocational skills necessary to ensure a successful transition to their home school.  Length of the program is approximately four (4) months and is residential. 

Students are evaluated through the SRI reading, STAR math and FCAT tests and Highridge provides intensive counseling and behavior management for students and families with a continuation of three (3) months counseling and family services while attending their home school.

The  school district is responsible for the instructional staff, custodian, and materials needed to provide the educational program.
 

Although backdating agreements is not our standard practice, it was necessary in this particular case due to legal negotiations.  It does not prejudice the rights of the School Board.

Financial Impact:
The financial impact to the General Fund Budget is approximately $ 307,149.  The source of funds is FTE Revenue and Supplemental Academic Instruction (SAI) Categorical funding.

For Additional Information, contact:

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

Janice Cover

Alexandra Deveroux

Attachments (list):
3024 Highridge Data Panel 2007.doc
BoardofCoComm(HighRidge)legal&agree7-16-07.pdf