Adopted: 6/01
Revised: 3/2015
CLASSIFICATION: CONCEPTS AND ROLES / First Reading: 9/25/15
Second Reading: 12/11/15
SUBJECT: FACILITIES / Adopted: 1/22/16
Expenditure of funds for a building project using SELPA funds requires approval of the Superintendents’ Council.
In recognition of the need for West End SELPA districts to provide appropriate classroom facilities for SBCSS West End Student Services as well as regional provider programs, the Superintendents’ Council agrees to the following:
- Each member district will provide classroom space on comprehensive school sites (classroom size commensurate with general education classroom size, approximately 960 square feet) equal to the percentage of students served by SBCSS West End Student Services operated programs as well as regional provider programs. For districts providing less than or more than required, an annual SELPA Reimbursement Rate charge or credit will be assessed as appropriate. The SELPA Reimbursement Rate will be based on the SELPA Housing Equity Rate.
- Agreements for special centers shall be approved by the Superintendents’ Council and the California Department of Education.
- SBCSS West End Student Servicesstaff shall work cooperatively with districts to establish eligibility for State building funds.
- Member districts will work cooperatively with SBCSS West End Student Servicesstaff in planning for future school facilities.
- When the need arises to move or make classroom changes, SBCSS West End Student Services or a regional program provider will work with individual school districts. Moves and changes made at the district’s request will be that district’s financial responsibility.
Definition Of Adequate Space for County And Regional Provider Operated Special Education Classrooms on District Campuses
A)Adhering to the square footage specifications of Part 30 of the Education Code Section 17047 OR provision of a classroom of the same square footage allocated for a general education class of the same age/grade level.
B)Bathroom facilities included within the classroom area for classes with students who require diapering and/or toilet training (such as the severely and profoundly handicapped [SPH] and preschool classes) is required. Bathroom space in the classroom or within one hundredfeet of the classroom is desirable for other classes, but not required.
C)Space that is not isolated from the remainder of the campus is preferable.
D)District is to provide student and staff furniture as appropriate at a standard comparable to district classrooms, unless the County is eligible for funds for classroom furniture and equipment allowance, in which case County shall provide all furniture for the classroom.
E)Classroom space will be provided at the age appropriate grade level setting where needs are identified, such as elementary, middle school, or high school.
Legal References
EDUCATION CODE
EC 17047
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