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School board hears proposal to contract with Atlas for intensive special‑education placements
Summary
The Flagler County School Board discussed a proposed memorandum of understanding with Atlas, a nonprofit offering autism and intensive behavioral services, focusing on eligibility, transport, cost, staffing and data/privacy safeguards but took no final vote.
The Flagler County School Board on June 17 reviewed a proposed memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Atlas, a nonprofit that provides services and placement options for students with intensive special education needs.
The presentation came from district staff and representatives of Atlas, who described the organization’s programs for students with complex behavioral, sensory and mental‑health needs and explained how referrals from Flagler County would be handled. The board did not take action on the MOU during the workshop; staff asked for guidance and clarified terms.
Why it matters: The MOU would create a district pathway to place some students in an age‑appropriate, specialized setting when the district’s existing programs cannot meet a student’s needs. Board members asked detailed questions about referral criteria, transportation, staffing ratios, cost, insurance and student data protections — concerns that affect student safety, district liability and family access.
What staff and Atlas said: Superintendent Tammy Moore and district staff said…
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