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Agenda Plus
School Board of Clay County
August 5, 2021 - Regular School Board Meeting
Title
C12 - EBS Healthcare Staffing Services Contract 21/22
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, therapies, IEP development and implementations, 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 so that the district is able to meet the IDEA requirements for a free, appropriate public education (FAPE) for all students with disabilities.

Previous Outcomes

The district has contracted with EBS Healthcare Staffing Services since prior to 2003. EBS Healthcare Staffing Services 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, therapies, IEP development and implementations, and consultations.

Strategic Plan Goal

Goal 1: Develop Great Educators and Leaders

Strategy 1.3: Prepare all students to be the 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 Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Recommendation

That the Clay County School Board approve the EBS Healthcare Staffing Services contract for 2021-2022.

Contact
Melanie Sanders, 904-336-6866, Melanie.Sanders@myoneclay.net
Heather.Teto, 904-336-6906, Heather.Teto@myoneclay.net
Financial Impact
The projected cost of implementing this contractual agreement is approximately $500,000.00
Funding source:
0100.5200.310.9005.1819 $400, 000.00
0420.5200.310.9005.4100 $100,000.00
Review Comments
Attachments
210138 EBH Healthcare Svc.pdf