Title: AC-8 Cooperative Agreement with CSD and Tequesta HMA. Inc., DBA Sandy Pines Recommendation:
I recommend that the School Board approve the confirming cooperative agreement with Tequesta HMA Inc., DBA Sandy Pines in the amount of $13,650 for the educational and residential costs of a student with disabilities from January 25, 2006 through March 5, 2006, and authorize the Superintendent or designee to sign all documents related to this agreement.
Description: An IEP team met on January 27, 2006 and confirmed that the student requires residential placement to address behavioral needs. The IEP team reconvened on February 21, 2006 to address the continued need for these services.
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 Palm Beach Lakes High School. The student's aggressive behavior has escalated to the point that he is in crisis and requires an immediate stabilization and diagnostic educational placement. The IEP team is in agreement that the student requires residential placement to get behaviors under control.
The student has been appropriately identified as a student with disabilities in the areas of Emotionally Handicapped and Specific Learning Disabilities 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 $ 13,650. The source of funds is the Exceptional Student Education Department budget.
For Additional Information, contact:
Ann Killets (akillets@palmbeach.k12.fl.us) Janice S. Cover Russell Feldman
Attachments (list):
DATA PANEL.pdf
CONTRACT.pdf
BUSINESS ASSOCIATE AGREEMENT.pdf
LEGAL CHECKLIST.pdf
Q&AAC8.doc
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