Office of the Superintendent of Schools
Office of the Chief of Staff
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Approval Of Agreement For Houston Community College To Utilize Classroom Space For The Special Education Transition Program (18+)
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This agenda item seeks School Board approval to renew a contract with Houston Community College (HCC) to utilize classroom space for the district’s Special Education Transition Program (18+). The program provides:
• Access to HCC for up to 36 Houston Independent School District (HISD) Transition Program (18+) interns to gain employability skills for the workforce.
• Access to HCC for an appropriate learning environment with two classroom spaces and equipment (white board, tables, chairs, secured cabinet, computers, telephone, and copy machine) for interns and instructors based on the HISD academic calendar.
• Access to VAST Academy Eagles Club to gain leadership and enhance social skills.
• Access to information and resources about the array of opportunities available in college, including academics, employment skills training, and social and recreational activities.
• Access to a VAST Academy transition coordinator to work with the HISD transition team to assist HISD high school special education students with successful transition to VAST Academy’s programs.
• Access to serve on the VAST Academy Advisory Committee to discuss programming and needs.
• Access to HCC parking decals for HISD Office of Special Education transition staff.
• Opportunity to attend HISD districtwide transition fairs and high school transition events to present and speak to students about the VAST Program and college certificate programs; collaborate with HISD staff (transition manager, team lead, teachers, and transition coach) to seek out new ways to serve students between the ages of 18-21 under Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to include HCC VAST Academy Bridge Freshman Success courses, Summer Bridge Program, and VAST Academy Intro to College Summer Camp.
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COST/FUNDING SOURCE(S): |
The total cost for this program is not expected to exceed $29,300.00, to be funded by IDEA-Part-B (IDEA-B) Formula grant funds. |
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Fund Source |
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Cost Center |
Functional Area |
General Ledger |
Internal Order/ Work Breakdown Structure |
Amount |
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Special Revenue |
2240000000 |
6269000000 |
PS21230000000000 |
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N/A |
$29,300.00 |
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STAFFING IMPLICATIONS: |
None |
THIS ITEM DOES NOT ESTABLISH, MODIFY, OR DELETE BOARD POLICY.
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RECOMMENDED: That the School Board approves the renewal of a contract with HCC to utilize classroom space for HISD’s Special Education Transition Program (18+), effective October 11, 2024.