Vote — approved

Thomas Galvin	yes
Kate Brophy McGee	yes
Mark Stewart	yes
Debbie Lesko	yes
Steve Gallardo	yes

Ayes: Thomas Galvin, Kate Brophy McGee, Mark Stewart, Debbie Lesko, Steve Gallardo

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55. APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDING FROM THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR THE FY2025 INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT SECURE CARE Approve Application and Acceptance of $100,000 in grant funding from the Arizona Department of Education, for the FY2025 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Secure Care. This funding will be used to contract with a Special Education Service provider who will provide the full range of Special Education Services needed to ensure compliance with the IDEA Laws and Regulations for juvenile inmates. The term of this funding is from July 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025. Grant revenues are not local revenues for the purpose of the constitutional expenditure limitation, and therefore, expenditures of these revenues are not prohibited by the budget law. This funding was previously re-occurring for numerous years but hasn’t been awarded since 2017. A cash or in-kind match is not applicable. There is no future or ongoing contribution required following termination of the grant period. The grant award is not competitively bid. The Sheriff’s Office indirect cost rate for FY2025 is 26.71%. The indirect costs associated with this funding are estimated to be $26,710. The maximum recoverable indirect cost is $7,407.40. The balance of indirect costs, $19,302.60, will be absorbed by the Sheriff’s Office General Fund operating budget. The priority use for these funds is to ensure Maricopa County Jail Education Programs are in compliance with state and federal special education requirements. These funds will be used to contract with special education consultants to work with staff in implementing the IDEA Laws and Regulations, to assist staff in providing transitional services and to assist in special education program improvement efforts. The Sheriff's Office has participated in the County Jails Education Program for many years. (C-50-25-069-X-00)