DEPARTMENT: Social Services-Children & Family Services
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Authorization To Execute Joint Powers Agreement With School Districts For Interagency Early Intervention Services
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize execution of a joint powers agreement (JPA) with each of the Dakota County school districts, including Independent School Districts 191, 192, 194, 195, 196, 197, 199, 200, and Special School District 6, to purchase services from Dakota County that enhance interagency early intervention services for young children with, or at risk of developing, developmental delays.
SUMMARY
Dakota County Social Services - Children and Family Services and Dakota County Public Health partner with Dakota County school districts to provide interagency early intervention services to young children with, or at risk of developing, developmental delays. The Minnesota Department of Education allocates federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C funding to each school district based on the number of children identified for early intervention services.
Independent School Districts 191, 192, 194, 195, 196, 197, 199, 200, and Special School District 6 jointly have indicated their intent to continue using these funds to purchase services from Dakota County for early identification of developmental delays via Part C Mini Grants, services, and interagency service coordination (Attachment: Joint Powers Agreement). Social Services - Children and Family Services administers the Part C Mini Grant Program and coordinates regular meetings of the Interagency Early Intervention Collaborative (IEIC). Public Health provides home visits supported through the IDEA Part C allocation through their Maternal and Child Health (MCH) program. This allocation supplements the MCH program grant funds and revenue generated from health insurance and Medical Assistance for home visiting.
Dakota County is estimated to receive a total of $213,190.76 over a two-year period from the school districts noted above for services provided during the term of the JPA as follows:
• Independent School District 191: $16,069.65 x 2 = $32,139.30
• Independent School District 192: $9,820.34 x 2 = $19,640.68
• Independent School District 194: $15,712.55 x 2 = $31,425.10
• Independent School District 195: $357.11 x 2 = $714.22
• Independent School District 196: $32,139.30 x 2 = $64,278.60
• Independent School District 197: $11,962.97 x 2 = $23,925.94
• Independent School District 199: $5,713.66 x 2 = $11,427.32
• Independent School District 200: $6,784.97 x 2 = $13,569.94
• Special School District 6: $8,034.83 x 2 = $16,069.66
The total received over the two-year timeframe will be allocated as follows:
• Dakota County Public Health: $63,381.26 x 2 = $126,762.52
• Dakota County Social Services: $21,895.34 x 2 = $43,790.68
• Part C Mini Grants: $20,742.95 x 2 = $41,485.90
• Printing: $575.83 x 2 = $1,151.66
*Please note: the amounts shown above are estimated amounts based on previous dollars awarded. Amounts listed above can be increased up to 10 percent without Dakota County Board approval.
OUTCOMES
How much? Thirty-one (31) families received Part C mini-grants in State Fiscal Year 2024 for respite care, developmental or cognitive tools, or assistive technology to support child development.
The Dakota County IEIC convened five (5) times in State Fiscal Year 2024 with an average attendance of 20 members per meeting.
How well? In State Fiscal Year 2024, 100 percent of Public Health, school service coordinators, and parents who submitted a mini-grant application received notification of the disposition of their application within 60 days of submitting a complete application.
Better off?
Part C Mini Grant funding provided respite for parents of children with special needs, and developmental, cognitive, and assistive technology tools for children identified as having a disability or presumptive disability through early intervention for children ages birth to three. Other Part C-funded activities included connecting families with the greatest needs to more intensive early intervention programs and funding when eligible.
One hundred (100) percent of families receiving a Part C Mini Grant in State Fiscal Year 2024 completed an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) in partnership with school and public health professionals. The IFSP creates a tailored roadmap for referrals to early intervention assistance programs to aid in prevention and mitigation of further delays. IEIC meetings served as a resource for school staff and school-based mental health staff to make peer connections and problem solve the myriad of student, staffing, and mental health challenges that schools were facing related to COVID and the resulting impact experienced by students post-COVID.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends authorization to execute a JPA with each of the Dakota County school districts for the purchase of interagency early intervention services from the Dakota County Community Services Division effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027, or until completion by the parties of their respective obligations under the JPAs, whichever occurs first, unless earlier terminated by law or according to the provisions of the JPAs.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
The school districts will fund Dakota County costs, and services will be provided to the extent that funds remain available. These funds are included in the 2025 Public Health and Social Services Budgets and will also be included in the 2026 County Manager's Recommended Public Health and Social Services Budgets.
☐ None ☒ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, Dakota County Social Services - Children and Family Services and Dakota County Public Health partner with Dakota County school districts to provide interagency early intervention services to young children with, or at risk of developing, developmental delays; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Education allocates federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C funding to each school district based on the number of children identified for early intervention services; and
WHEREAS, Independent School Districts 191, 192, 194, 195, 196, 197, 199, 200, and Special School District 6 jointly have indicated their intent to continue using these funds to purchase services from Dakota County for early identification of developmental delays via Part C Mini Grants, services, and interagency service coordination; and
WHEREAS, Social Services - Children and Family Services administers the Part C Mini Grant Program and coordinates regular meetings of the Interagency Early Intervention Collaborative; and
WHEREAS, Public Health provides home visits supported through the IDEA Part C allocation through their Maternal and Child Health (MCH) program; and
WHEREAS, this allocation supplements the MCH program grant funds and revenue generated from health insurance and Medical Assistance for home visiting; and
WHEREAS, Dakota County is estimated to receive a total of $213,190.76 from the noted districts for services provided during the term of the JPA as follows:
• Independent School District 191: $16,069.65 x 2 = $32,139.30
• Independent School District 192: $9,820.34 x 2 = $19,640.68
• Independent School District 194: $15,712.55 x 2 = $31,425.10
• Independent School District 195: $357.11 x 2 = $714.22
• Independent School District 196: $32,139.30 x 2 = $64,278.60
• Independent School District 197: $11,962.97 x 2 = $23,925.94
• Independent School District 199: $5,713.66 x 2 = $11,427.32
• Independent School District 200: $6,784.97 x 2 = $13,569.94
• Special School District 6: $8,034.83 x 2 = $16,069.66
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WHEREAS, the total received over the two-year timeframe will be allocated as follows:
• Dakota County Public Health: $63,381.26 x 2 = $126,762.52
• Dakota County Social Services: $21,895.34 x 2 = $43,790.68
• Part C Mini Grants: $20,742.95 x 2 = $41,485.90
• Printing: $575.83 x 2 = $1,151.66
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WHEREAS, let it be noted that the amounts shown above are estimated amounts based on previous dollars awarded, and amounts listed above can be increased up to 10 percent without Dakota County Board approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Community Services Director to execute a joint powers agreement with each participating school district in Dakota County for health and human services related to interagency early intervention system services, effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 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 of the joint powers agreement, subject to approval by the County Attorney's Office as to form, in the estimated amounts as follows:
• Independent School District 191: $32,139.30
• Independent School District 192: $19,640.68
• Independent School District 194: $31,425.10
• Independent School District 195: $714.22
• Independent School District 196: $64,278.60
• Independent School District 197: $23,925.94
• Independent School District 199 $11,427.32
• Independent School District 200: $13,569.94
• Special School District 6: $16,069.66
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That although the specific amounts due from each district are determined based on final state allocations to the schools, a total of $213,190.76 from the noted districts is anticipated; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the amounts listed above can be increased up to 10 percent without Dakota County Board approval.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
None.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: Joint Powers Agreement
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CONTACTS
Department Head: Nikki Conway
Author: Michelle Jensen