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.

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 so the district is able to meet the IDEA requirements of a free, appropriate public education (FAPE) for all students with disabilities.

The district has contracted with Advanced Medical Personnel Services (formerly Advanced School Staffing) since 2015. Advanced Medical Personnel Services has provided high-quality speech-language pathologists to meet the IEP requirements for each student.

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.

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)

That the Clay County School Board approve the Advanced Medical Personnel Services contract for 2021-2022