DEPARTMENT: Community Corrections
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Execute Joint Powers Agreement With Intermediate School District 917 For Education Services
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize execution of a joint powers agreement with Intermediate School District 917 for education services at the Juvenile Services Center.
SUMMARY
Independent School District (ISD) 917 provides all necessary education services and programming to youth at the Juvenile Services Center (JSC), including but not limited to curriculum planning, implementation, hiring, tuition billing, and coordination of education services. Education services and programs shall comply with the requirements of the Minnesota Department of Education, Education Rules and Minnesota Statutes, which describe the educational program components for residential facilities.
Community Corrections provides ISD 917 with classroom and office space along with supplies and maintenance for conducting the education program at the JSC. There is no cost to Dakota County for these services. ISD 917 bills the Minnesota Department of Education directly on a per-pupil basis for eligible students and receives state aid and tuition reimbursement for each enrolled student, consistent with Minnesota statutes governing education services for students placed in residential settings. This arrangement ensures that educational costs are fully covered through state funding streams, without impact on the County budget.
Staff recommends authorization to execute a joint powers agreement (JPA) with ISD 917 to provide education services at the JSC for the period of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027 (Attachment: Joint Powers Agreement).
OUTCOMES
How Much?
All 110 students enrolled in 2024 earned up to five core class credits each day of their attendance.
How Many?
There were 110 students enrolled in ISD school programming on the JSC campus in 2024.
Is Anyone Better Off?
One hundred percent of students enrolled earned credits towards graduation. All education plans are individualized to meet the unique needs of each student.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends authorization to execute a JPA with ISD 917 for education services at the JSC for the period of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
Educational costs are fully covered through state funding streams, with no fiscal impact to Dakota County.
☒ None ☐ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, Intermediate School District (ISD) 917 provides all necessary education services and programming to youth at the Juvenile Services Center (JSC), including but not limited to curriculum planning, implementation, hiring, tuition billing, and coordination of education services; and
WHEREAS, education services and programs shall comply with the requirements of the Minnesota Department of Education, Education Rules and Minnesota Statutes, which describe the educational program components for residential facilities; and
WHEREAS, Community Corrections provides ISD 917 with classroom and office space along with supplies and maintenance for conducting the education program at the JSC; and
WHEREAS, there is no cost to Dakota County for these services; and
WHEREAS, ISD 917 bills the Minnesota Department of Education directly on a per-pupil basis for eligible students and receives state aid and tuition reimbursement for each enrolled student, consistent with Minnesota statutes governing education services for students placed in residential settings; and
WHEREAS, this arrangement ensures that educational costs are fully covered through state funding streams, without impact on the County budget; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends authorization to execute a joint powers agreement with ISD 917 to provide education services at the JSC for the period of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Community Services Director to a execute joint powers agreement with Intermediate School District 917 for education services at the Juvenile Services Center, for the period of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027, or until completion by the parties of their respective obligations under the joint powers agreement, whichever occurs first, unless earlier terminated by law or according to the provisions by the joint powers agreement, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
None.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: Joint Powers Agreement
BOARD GOALS
☒ Thriving People ☐ A Healthy Environment with Quality Natural Resources
☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☐ Excellence in Public Service
CONTACTS
Department Head: Suwana Kirkland
Author: Danielle McNamara