Title: CC3 Consultant Contract for Gulfstream Council of Boy Scouts of America, Inc.

Recommendation:
I recommend award of the consultant contracts with Gulfstream Council of Boy Scouts of America, Inc. for $180,000  effective July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 and authorize the Superintendent and Board Chairman to sign all needed documents.

Description: CC 3 Consultant shall perform the following services: Consultant will implement the Learning for Life Project, a Character Education Program funded by a Florida Department of Education specific appropriation grant.  Activities include teacher training and curriculum materials that reinforce social, ethical and academic skills for 34 schools.
Although backdating board reports and contracts is not our standard practice, it was necessary in this particular case due to the Florida Department of Education (DOE) notifying the School District and the Gulfstream Council about the grant application and funding level after July 1, 2007.  The grant application by the Gulfstream Council is not due to DOE until September 14, 2007; however, the effective date will be July 1, 2007.  This action does not prejudice the rights of the School Board.
This grant is awarded annually to the Gulf Stream Council. Although the School District is the applicant, the funding is designated by the Florida Department of Education for the Gulfstream Council only.

Financial Impact:

Authorized Amount this Request:   $180,000.00

Previously Authorized Amount Year-to-Date:  $0.00

Total Authorized Amount if this Request Approved:   $180,000.00

Fund Source:   Special Revenue Funds
                     Consultant Services

For Additional Information, contact:

Joseph Moore, moorej@palmbeach.k12.fl.us

Alison Adler, Chief of Safety and Learning Environment 

Attachments (list):
Gulfstream Council of Boy Scouts Contract.pdf
Gulfstream Council of Boy Scouts Beneficial Interest.pdf
Gulfstream Council of Boy Scouts Previous Evaluation.pdf
Gulfstream Council of Boy Scouts Legal Checklist.pdf
Gulfstream Council of Boy Scouts Data Panel.pdf
Q&ACC3.doc
Q&ACC3.doc