A collaborative agreement between the Department of Juvenile Justice and SBCC.  This association allows the two organizations to address the needs of students returning to the school district. Students, once released from DJJ, are then assigned to the best educational program for the students. The agreement focuses on the commitment that both parties make to address a comprehensive system of care that meets the health, educational, mental health, and social welfare needs of the children and youth served in juvenile justice settings. The agreement defines the roles and responsibilities of both organizations; addresses the administrative procedures to be put into place; the allocation of resources, if needed; the maintenance of student records; and other procedures previously agreed to by the DJJ and SBCC.

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Clay County has had a positive working relationship with the DJJ.  The relationship has yielded a solid communication system whereby the District liaison meets on a regular basis with DJJ officials and with returning students and parents.  The importance of effective communication is further highlighted by the need to place students in the most appropriate educational setting.

To continue the collaborative agreement with the DJJ so as to expedite the educational setting of a returning student in the most positive environment possible so that the student experiences success.  With this agreement, students will experience a seemless transition back into the Clay school system.

The school district will work closely with the DJJ in order to increase the success rate of returning students.  In addition, the District liaison will coordinate all services between the DJJ and the assignment of the appropriate setting for the student.

Approval of the agreement for an additional 4 years between the Department of Juvenile Justice and the School Board of Clay County