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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25. APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDING FROM THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR THE FY2026 INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT (IDEA) BASIC ENTITLEMENT Approve Application and Acceptance of up to $45,000 in continued grant funding from the Arizona Department of Education, for the FY2026 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Basic Entitlement. This funding provides contracted special education consulting services for staff training and IDEA implementation along with a variety of contracted professional services for juvenile inmates. The term of this funding is from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. 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 award is re-occurring and has been awarded for twenty-one (21) years. 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 FY2026 is 27.66%. Indirect costs associated with this funding are estimated to be $12,447. The maximum recoverable indirect cost is estimated to be $3,600; there is a cap of 8% on operating costs. 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-50-25-097-X-00)

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