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Implementation of the Great Eight Model” at the A. Quinn Jones Center (B)
This is a request for the City Commission to approve a Memorandum of Support and Understanding between the School Board of Alachua County and the City of Gainesville for the implementation of the “Great Eight Model” at the A. Quinn Jones Center.
Explanation
The Alachua County School Board and the Gainesville Police Department desire to work in concert in implementing the Reichert House “Great Eight Model” at the A. Quinn Jones Center to assist with behavior support for students grades 6-12 attending the school. The School Board has agreed to employ eight Paraprofessional Behavior Intervention Specialists who will assist with implementation of the Reichert House model at the school. The School Board has also agreed to fund one Reichert House Youth Program Assistant Director who will oversee and coordinate the implementation of the Reichert House “Great Eight” program at the school.
Fiscal Note
The School Board has agreed to reimburse the City for the salary and all benefits of the Reichert House Youth Program Assistant Director, including FICA expense for one year (12 month position) with the maximum cost for this position not to exceed $76,347.00. Additionally the School Board agrees to pay for training costs associated with this position of up to $2,000 with total costs to the School Board not to exceed $78,347.00. Based on this School Board funding, the proposed Reichert House Youth Program Assistant Director position would be cost neutral to the City.
Recommendation
The City Commission: 1) accept the School Board offer to fund the Reichert House “Great Eight” model at the A. Quinn Jones; and 2) authorize one FTE to fill this position.