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Board OKs collaboration with Douglas Cherokee Head Start and contract with Tennessee Educational Cooperative
Summary
The board approved a collaboration agreement with Douglas Cherokee Head Start and a contract with the Tennessee Educational Cooperative to support special education services in district schools.
The Director of Schools told the board that the district partners with Douglas Cherokee Head Start and with the Tennessee Educational Cooperative to provide services to students, particularly special education services, and recommended board approval of both agreements. The Tennessee Educational Cooperative provides inter-district special education supports the district relies on for some students.
Board members indicated approval by voice vote. The agreements allow district staff to continue partnering with Head Start for early childhood services and to use the cooperative for specialized educational services.
