This page is the Accessible Alternative Version (AAV) of the Contracts/Agreements between SELPAs and County Mental Health Agencies Presentation (Posted 29-Nov-2011; PDF; 50KB; 15pp.) posted at the AB 114 Special Education Transition page. The PDF version is considered to be the official version of the document.
Slide 1
San Diego
SELPA/CMH Contract Discussion
Slide 2
About San Diego
- 42 School Districts
- Six SELPAs
- 4 Multi-District
- East County
- North Inland
- North Coastal Consortium
- South County
- Two Single Districts:
- Poway Unified
- San Diego Unified
- Pupils Served:
- 498,243 Students
- 50,706 Students Receiving Special Ed Services
Slide 3
- A Bit of History
- MOU for IDEA Dollars
- Reporting Generated by CMH
- By District
- By Student
- Twice per Year
- Included:
- date of service
- service code
- gross and net costs
Slide 4
How Was Discussion Initiated?
- It never stopped
- Since 2004 CMH/ Education/Family Reps/Providers and other stakeholders have participated in a Children’s System of Care Council
- Commitment to Collaborating for kids and families
- 2010-2011
- Commitment from all Districts to Continue with CMH Providing Services
- Data to Provide a Calculation of Potential Costs Per District
- MOU Addressed (From October to June 30, 2011)
- Reporting Continued Twice Per Year
- Use of Dollars to Cover Costs First
- IDEA
- Medi-Cal
- Excess Cost
- Residential
Slide 5
Big Questions to Answer
- What was the potential cost each district may have to pay?
- How would the dollars be transferred to CMH?
Slide 6
- Any Challenges in Forming Agreement?
- CMH Developing Contracts with 42 Districts
- District Cash Flow Challenges
- 1 Master MOU between CMH/SDCOE; and
- Revenue agreements between the 42 districts and SDCOE
Slide 7
Flow of Agreements,
42 School Districts,
Revenue Agreements,
SDCOE,
One Master Contract,
CMH.
Slide 8
How was Discussion Initiated?
- It never stopped
- 2011-12
- Commitment from all Districts to Continue with CMH Providing Services
- Data to Provide a Calculation of Potential Costs Per District
- MOU
- Flow for Reimbursement
Slide 9
Big Questions to Answer
- We already answered them in 2010-11
Slide 10
Flow of Agreements,
42 School Districts,
Revenue Agreements,
SDCOE,
One Master Contract,
CMH.
Slide 11
Major Elements in Agreement?
- Elimination of the Mandate
- AB 114
- SB 87 (2011-12 Budget Act)
- Interagency Agreement No Longer Valid
- Collaboration to Facilitate:
- Access to AB 100 Funds-For Providing Education Related Mental Health Services
- Ensure Continuity of the Provision of Services to Students with Disabilities
Slide 12
- Major Elements in Agreement?
- Provision of Education Related Mental Health Services Through June 2012
- Details of Services
- Complying with Legally Mandated Deadlines and Timelines
- IEP Attendance
- IEP Participation
- Use of AB 100 Funds for Education Related Mental Health Services Until Exhausted
- Includes all Services Above and Medication Management
- Projection of When Funds with be Exhausted
- Reimbursement for Services after AB 100
Slide 13
What Worked
- Talking
- CMH Recognized Financial Challenges Districts were Facing
- Room and Board
- Participated in Facilitation Session of San Diego County District Directors
- School Related Models Discussion
- Assisted in Providing Historical Financial Data
Slide 14
What Worked
- Talking
- CMH Recognized Financial Challenges Districts were Facing
- Room and Board
- Participated in Facilitation Session of San Diego County District Directors
- School Related Models Discussion
- Assisted in Providing Historical Financial Data
Slide 15
Changes Anticipated in CMH/SELPA
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