Approve Contractual Agreement with Carlton Palms Educational Center, Inc., for an Autism Spectrum Disorder Handicapped Student (A.W.), July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009 - $20,925.81 (Curriculum and Instruction Division)

We request approval of the contractual agreement for the Florida Department of Children and Families to place a 19-year-old student (A.W.) with a primary exceptionality of Autism Spectrum Disorder at the Carlton Palms Educational Center, Inc., due to significant behavior/physical control problems. The primary emphasis of this placement is comprehensive assessment and the development of effective behavior management strategies. This placement is projected for the 2008/2009 school year.

The district is responsible for the assurance of the provision of exceptional student education services for the duration of this placement. The FTE generated for the 2008/2009 school year has been calculated based on the Base Student Allocation for Hillsborough County and the Matrix of Services developed for the student.

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Funds generated from FEFP/FTE in the amount of $20,925.81 represent the estimated total educational cost and are included in the divisional general operating budget.