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Amd 3 to Agmt PR00003719 with Independent School District (ISD) 281 for GED testing services, ext end date through 12/31/27, incr NTE by $46,000 for a new total NTE of $171,000
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Amendment 3 to Agreement PR00003719 with Independent School District (ISD) 281 for GED testing services adding $46,000 for a revised not to exceed amount of $171,000 and extending the agreement through December 31, 2027, be approved; that the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the Amendment on behalf of the County; and the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed.
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Background:
Independent School District 281 Robbinsdale Area Schools, through its Adult Academic Program’s (AAP) GED Testing Service, will provide GED test registration and proctoring onsite at the Adult Corrections Facility (ACF) for male and female students referred by ACF educational staff. AAP will also ensure availability of GED tests for administration by ACF educational staff at the test center located in the Men’s educational rooms. AAP will coordinate services with Pearson Vue Testing, the State’s GED testing provider, to ensure the proper functioning of the testing system. The contract expenditures include practice and GED exam tests, and overall program administration. This is a core service as it supports the disparity elimination work of the County through education and employment.
This request funds services that are: core services
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval