Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 6/7/2021 - 6:00 PM
Category: Instructional Services
Type: Action
Subject: Accept and approve the NEW agreement between Broken Arrow Public Schools and the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services (OKDRS). Broken Arrow agrees that qualified Special Education high school students will be able to participate in the Transition Work Study Program, following the guidelines laid out in the agreement. The OKDRS agrees to reimburse the district for the cost of the work study program. The initial cost to the district is set at the federal minimum wage with a maximum of 15 hours per week, per student and will be paid using local Special Ed funds. Costs will be reimbursed by OKDRS. D. Thornton
:
Enclosure Agreement
File Attachment:
OKDRS - Agreement.pdf
Summary: The Transition Work Study Program provides qualifying Special Education students the opportunity to gain on the job training and knowledge in real work/jobs both inside and outside of the school district. Students will earn minimum wage while participating in the work study program. The skills the students learn will transfer to competitive, integrated employment in the community, post-graduation.
Funding: No cost to the District - reimbursed by OKDRS
Recommendation: Approve
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Debbie Hill - Board Clerk
Signed By:
Karla Dyess - Associate Superintendent of Instructional Services
Signed By:
Janet Vinson - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Jerry Denton Moved, Member John Cockrell seconded to approve the Original motion 'Approve'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 5 - 0
   
Brandy Roulet     Yes
John Cockrell     Yes
Steve Majors     Yes
Steve Allen     Yes
Jerry Denton     Yes