School District of Clay County
Green Cove Springs, Florida

Teacher Inservice Center - Fleming Island High School 2233 Village Square Parkway Hearings for Special Actions regarding Students - 4:00 p.m. REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 p.m. Executive Session (Closed to the Public) - Immediately following the regular meeting to discuss matters pertaining to pending litigation.

October 18, 2007 Regular Meeting
Agenda Item #10

Item Title
C-10 A second amendment to the Policies and Procedures for the Provision of Specially Designed Instruction and Related Services for Exceptional students 2004-2005 through 2006-2007 has been received as the result of a legal settlement.

Issue/Rationale

Verification of School board approval of the Special Program and Procedures Manual must be submitted in order to participate in state funding, as a result of a legal settlement regarding speech eligibility, DOE is providing a required amendment.

This document outlines the requirements for eligibility and placement in ESE programs in Clay District Schools. FEFP participation requires this document and current services cannot be provided without participation.

Recommended Action
The Superintendent recommends approval.

Financial Impact
FEFP funding for Special Education is necessary to provide services. There are no other funding sources to replace these funds.

Submitted By
Dr. Daniel Becton, ESE Director

EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public) to discuss matters pertaining to pending litigation. Attendees: Superintendent David Owens; Deputy Superintendent Denise Adams; Karen Bush, Board Assistant; Board Attorney Bruce Bickner; Sabrina Gaston, Board Attorney's Assistant; and School Board Members - Carol Vallencourt, Carol Studdard, Lisa Graham, Wayne Bolla, Charles Van Zant, Sr.