Agenda Item
a. DeKalb County School District (DCSD) and ViewPoint Health (VPH) Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) (Not to exceed $90,000)
Summary: Presented by: Dr. Norman C. Sauce III., Chief of Student Services, Division of Student Services
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education approve this Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the DeKalb County School District (DCSD) and the ViewPoint Health (VPH) agency regarding the education of eligible students with disabilities placed in the VPH Crisis Stabilization Program. There is no financial impact to the general budget as all costs associated with providing educational services to students placed at VPH will be paid from the Rule 10 Special Education State Grant in the amount not to exceed $90,000.
Why: ViewPoint Health operates a residential crisis stabilization facility located within the boundaries of the DeKalb County School District (DCSD), which shall provide public healthcare services to children placed in its care by the Georgia Department of Human services (DHS), the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ), the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) or by parents or legal guardians pursuant to a physician's order. DCSD is authorized and required, pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 20-2-133, to provide educational services to students assigned to the VPH's residential treatment facility.
Details: Students in the physical or legal custody of DJJ, DHS, or DBHDD can be placed at the ViewPoint Health Adolescent Crisis Stabilization Program. In addition, the parent of legal guardian pursuant to a physician's order may place a child if such child is not a home study private school or out-of-state student. Eligible students may come from all over the State of Georgia. DCSD is responsible for the provision of all educational service and programs, including special education and related services for students placed at VPH. The DCSD receives the Rule 10 Special Education Grant to pay the salary and benefits for up to two teachers. DCSD is responsible for hiring, training, and evaluating the teachers assigned to the facility.
Financial impact: All costs associated with the education of eligible children, including salary, wages, and benefits for teachers; cost for instructional materials and supplies; and other related expenses, are covered by the Rule 10 Special Education State Grant in the amount not to exceed $90,000. The charge codes to be used are 100.1000.511000.07821.7340.2810.8010.094.0000 (salary/benefits), and 100.1000.561000.07821.7340.2810.8010.094.0000 (materials/supplies). There is no financial impact on the General budget because all costs will be paid from the Rule 10 Special Education State Grant.
Contact: Presented by: Dr. Norman C. Sauce III, Chief of Student Services, Division of Student Services,
Mrs. Kiana King, Executive Director of Exceptional Education, Division of Student Services
Effective: January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs
DATE RECEIVED: ______________
MATTER ASSIGNED TO: _________
Request for Legal Assistance
DCSD Office of Legal Affairs
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DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST
Title of Item/Topic:
Board Agenda Item - ViewPoint Health - Exceptional Education
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(e.g., contract review, policy matter, etc.)
9/4/2025
Date of request: ___________ Due Date: ___________ (Allow 3 to 5 business days)
Background information/Detail:
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The total ICA amount with this increase is $102,874.10. guardians pursuant to a physician’s order. DCSD is
authorized and required, in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 20-2-133, to provide educational services to students assigned to
the VPH’s residential treatment facility. PROCUREMENT DETAILS (if applicable)
Include details confirming that all applicable DCSD procurement policies and requirements have been
There is no financial impact to the general budget, as all costs associated with providing
adhered to: ____________________________________________________________________________
educational services will be paid from the Rule 10 Special Education State Grant not to exceed $90,000.00.
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SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
Please attach/include any additional supporting documentation that are relevant to your request.
Board agenda item
Description of supporting documentation, if any ____________________________________________
REQUIRED AUTHORIZATION
Mrs. Kiana King
Requested by: _____________________________________________________________________
kiana_king@dekalbschoolsga.org
Email: __________________________
678-676-1885
Telephone: ____________________________________
The Department of Exceptional Education
Department: _______________________________________________________________________
Cabinet Member authorizing the request: _______________________________________________
LEGAL APPROVAL
Approved as to form by the DCSD Office of Legal Affairs? ☐ Yes ☐ No
-OR- (check one only)
Approved as to form by Outside Legal Counsel? ☐ Yes ☐ No
*Referrals to Outside Legal Counsel must be coordinated and approved by the DCSD Legal Dept.
Approving Attorney (and law firm if Outside Counsel ____________________________________
Comments: __________________________________________________________________________
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