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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA Landings Administrative Complex 1980 Landings Blvd. 6:30 P. M.

September 02, 2008 Board Meeting Agenda Item #11 Title CONTRACT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND SUNCOAST THERAPY SERVICES Description The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act IDEA (2004) requires school districts to set aside a proportional of their Federal IDEA funds to provide services to students with disabilities enrolled in private schools by their parent including McKay Scholarship students.  The services most requested by private schools are speech therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy.  Since the district does not have direct hire staff available to provide these services, contracts with private vendors like Suncoast Therapy Services are being implemented to meet this requirement. Recommendation That the contract for speech therapy, occupational therapy and physical therapy services between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and Suncoast Therapy Services in an amount not to exceed $35,000, be approved as presented. Contact WHITE & FIGAREDO-ALBERTS Financial Impact $35,000 - Special Revenue (IDEA)