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Agenda Plus
School Board of Clay County
August 4, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting
Title
C13 - Sunbelt Staffing
Description

The School Board of Clay County is required to provide speech-language services to eligible ESE students by a fully credentialed speech language pathologist. The contracted services will include but are not limited to Child Find activities, evaluations, therapy, IEP development and implementation, and consultations.

Gap Analysis

The speech-language services are required for eligible ESE students based upon their Individual Education Plan (IEP).  Speech-Language Pathologists require specialty training and there is a national shortage of qualified providers.  School Districts must contract with private providers the district is able to meet the IDEA requirements of a free, appropriate public education (FAPE) for all students with disabilities.

Previous Outcomes

The district has contracted with Sunbelt Staffing Solutions since 2004. Sunbelt Staffing Solutions has provided high-quality speech-language pathologists to meet the IEP requirements for each student.

Expected Outcomes

Successful outcomes will allow for implementation of IEP obligations for students with disabilities.  The contracted services will include, but are not limited to, Child Find activities, evaluations, therapy, IEP development and implementation, and consultations.

Strategic Plan Goal

Goal 1:  Develop Great Educators and Leaders.

Strategy 1.3:  Prepare all students to be full option graduates who are prepared for college, eligible to enlist in military services, or able to compete in the workforce. Services are required under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Recommendation

That the Clay county School Board approve Sunbelt Staffing Solutions contract for 2022-2023

Contact
Melanie Sanders, Director of ESE, 904-336-6866, Melanie.Sanders@myoneclay.net
Heather Teto, Chief of Elementary Education, 904-336-6906, Heather.Teto@myoneclay.net
Financial Impact
The projected cost of implementing this contractual agreement is approximately $197,400.00
Funding source: 0100.5200.310.9005.1819 $300,000.00
Review Comments
Attachments
2223 Sunbelt.pdf