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Leander ISD proposes interlocal MOU with Liberty Hill ISD for Project SEARCH at Ascension Seton Northwest
Summary
Assistant Superintendent Paige Collier presented a proposed interlocal agreement to host Project SEARCH internships for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities at Ascension Seton Northwest; Liberty Hill ISD would pay $15,000 per student per year (invoiced $1,500 monthly) under the MOU that begins Sept. 1, 2026.
Leander ISD presented a proposed interlocal cooperation agreement and memorandum of understanding with Liberty Hill ISD to place eligible students in Project SEARCH internships hosted at Ascension Seton Northwest (ASNW). Paige Collier, Assistant Superintendent of Special Programs, said the program provides embedded teachers and job coaches and has averaged eight interns annually; packet materials note 92 students have participated over 11 years and a 91% employment rate for program graduates to date.
The MOU sets terms (effective Sept. 1, 2026 through Aug. 31, 2027 unless sooner terminated), liability and indemnity language, confidentiality compliance (FERPA and HIPAA cited), reporting/accountability expectations under PEIMS and Chapter 39, and a compensation structure: LHISD will pay $15,000 per student per year, invoiced monthly at $1,500 for 10 months, prorated if a student starts later. The packet includes sample motion language asking the board to approve the 2027 Project SEARCH Interlocal Agreement and MOU; no vote outcome is recorded in the provided agenda text.
