Board approves behavior‑support contract for ESE students despite cost questions
Summary
Madison County approved a replacement contract for behavior support services to serve ESE students and train staff; board members questioned service day rates and whether there is a spending ceiling, and staff said services are reimbursed by IDEA and Medicaid.
MADISON — The Madison County School Board approved a replacement contract for positive behavior support services to serve students with special needs (ESE) and to provide functional behavior assessments and teacher training.
Staff said the vendor will conduct FBAs, deliver targeted services for identified students and provide professional development for ESE staff. Board members asked about per‑day rates and whether the district had a spending cap; staff replied rates mirror those used by a neighboring district and that not every student would receive daily services.
A board member asked whether costs would be capped; staff said the services are reimbursed in part by IDEA and Medicaid funds and that the agreement replaces a prior contract approved in June. "These are the same rates that Tara County had," staff said.
The contract was approved following discussion. Board members emphasized oversight of service delivery and asked staff to ensure cost monitoring and appropriate use of reimbursed funds.
What’s next: The vendor will begin services under the replacement agreement; staff will track utilization and reimbursement.
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