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June 18, 2024 Board Meeting
Agenda Item 51.
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APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TEEN COURT OF SARASOTA, INC AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Description
Teen Court creates a second chance for students who are at-risk of having a criminal record, suspension or expulsion. This agreement will provide a Teen Court Case manager at Booker High School, North Port High School, Riverview High School, Sarasota High School, Venice High School, Booker Middle School, Heron Creek Middle School, and Triad Alternative School. Due to the increases in need, the following schools will also receive one (1) day a week of services for the 24-25 SY: Oak Park School, Woodland Middle School, Suncoast Polytechnical School, Brookside Middle School, Sarasota Middle School, Venice Middle School, Laurel Nokomis School and McIntosh Middle School. Teen Court agrees to provide a total of six (6) case managers. Parent permission is required for participation.
Gap Analysis
The Sarasota County School District has partnered with Teen Court of Sarasota County since its inception in 1988. Parent/guardian permission is required for participation.
Previous Outcomes
The success rate is 92% of students that participate in Teen Court programming do not re-offend within the juvenile justice system.
Expected Outcomes
This Agreement, between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida and Teen Court of Sarasota, Inc., is for the purpose of creating a program to offer a second chance for certain Sarasota County students who are at risk of having a criminal record or are at risk of school discipline.
Strategic Plan Goal
Pillar 2 - Every Student Supported
Priority 2.1 - Design Strong Student Supports
Priority 2.2 - Respond to Student Needs
Recommendation
That the agreement between Teen Court of Sarasota, Inc and The School Board of Sarasota County be approved as presented.
Contact Information
DAWN CLAYTON dawn.clayton@sarasotacountyschools.net
MEGAN GREEN megan.green@sarasotacountyschools.net
RACHAEL O'DEA rachael.o'dea@sarasotacountyschools.net
Financial Impact
Funding Source: General (Mental Health Allocation)
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