Bi-County Collaborative FY 14 Annual Report
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ANNUAL REPORT
FY14
397 East Central Street
Franklin, MA 02038
508-520-1998
www.bicounty.org
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Table of Contents
Executive Director’s Letter 3
Governance & Leadership 4
Mission, Core Values & Vision 5
General Information 6-7
Special Education Programs 8- 15
Cost Savings to Districts 16-19
Transportation & Related Services 19
Student Outcomes 20-22
Financial Information 23-24
Independent Audit 25
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Letter from the Executive Director
Dear Bi-County Collaborative Community,
Having completed my first year as Executive Director, it is my pleasure to present the Annual Report for
2013-2014. This Annual Report represents the high quality, specialized and individualized programs and
services Bi-County has provided to 41 school districts over the course of the year.
Information contained in this report highlights Bi-County’s Governance and Leadership as well as our
Mission, Core Values and Vision. Bi-County Collaborative educational programs and services are
described in detail along with data representing the cost effectiveness of our programs and services. At
the end of this report Bi-County’s Independent Auditor’s report is attached. Bi-County’s FY 14 audit
found the organization to be fiscally healthy, with a clean audit, and no findings of concern.
In 2014 the Collaborative served 223 students in our specialized programs for ranging in age from pre-
school through age 22. Bi-County programs address the unique needs of our student population who
present with varying abilities and challenges. The focus of all programming at Bi-County is making it
possible for all learners to become responsible and contributing members of society.
Bi-County programs are hosted in member school districts. In 2014 the collaborative provided
specialized programs in the following member school districts: Attleboro, Blackstone-Millville,
Foxborough, Franklin, Mansfield, Norfolk, Norton, North Attleboro, and Plainville. Bi-County educational
programs address the unique needs of students who present with Autism, Communication Impairment,
Developmental Delay, Emotional Impairment, Health Impairment, Intellectual Impairment, Multiple
Disabilities, Neurological Impairment, Physical Impairment, and Specific Learning Disabilities.
Bi-County also provides high quality professional development for educators from member and non-
member-districts. In 2014 professional development offerings included The Reading Brain, Changes in
the DSM-V, Crisis Prevention Intervention, Learning Ally, Educator Evaluation, Mobile Crisis, Dysphagia
Management for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities, Universal Design for Learning, and MCAS
Security Training. Professional Development offerings are shared on SMART PD, a website designed to
create wider access to educators in 35 school districts and nine collaboratives.
On behalf of the Bi-County Collaborative staff, I wish to extend many thanks to our Board of Directors
and member school districts for their ongoing support and involvement in our organization. It is truly a
pleasure to grow and develop services and programs to meet the varying needs of our student
population in partnership with our member school districts.
Arlene Grubert, Executive Director Bi-County Collaborative
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Board of Directors Mr. Kenneth Sheehan, Attleboro
Mr. Edward Fleury, Bellingham
Dr. Perry Davis, Blackstone-Millville
Dr. Michael Green, Easton
Mrs. Debra Spinelli, Foxboro
Ms. Maureen Sabolinski, Franklin
Dr. Elizabeth Zielinski, King Philip
Mrs. Brenda Hodges, Mansfield, Chair Mr. Robert Tremblay, Milford
Dr. Ingrid Allardi, Norfolk
Mrs. Suzanne Cullen, North Attleboro
Dr. Joseph Baeta, Norton
Mr. David Raiche, Plainville
Mr. Richard Medeiros, Somerset
Mr. Robert Monteiro, Swansea
Mr. Stephen Dockray, Tri-County
Dr. Lincoln Lynch, Walpole, Vice Chair Dr. Christopher Martes
Operating Committee
Ms. Marissa McCarthy, Attleboro
Ms. Rachel Lawrence, Bellingham
Dr. Paul Haughey, Blackstone-Millville
Ms. Ellen Honeyman, Easton
Dr. Sandra Einsel, Foxboro
Ms. Elizabeth Fitzmaurice, Franklin
Ms. Audrey Lacher, King Philip
Ms. Bernadette Conroy, Mansfield
Ms. Meg Belsito, Milford
Dr. Anna Tupper, Norfolk
Ms. Julieann Hoell, North Attleboro, Chair
Mrs. Jeanne Sullivan, Norton
Mr. Edward Clarke, Plainville
Ms. Susan Doe, Somerset
Mr. John Robidoux, Swansea
Ms. Adele Sands, Tri-County
Ms. Linda McKelligan, Walpole
Ms. Karen McNamara, Wrentham, Vice-Chair
Leadership Team
Dr. Arlene Grubert, Executive Director
Ms. Joyce Foster, Clinical Services Director
Ms. Pamela Ludwig, Program Director
Ms. Jeanne McCrady, Program Director
Ms. Nancy Regan, Program Director
Ms. Nancy Whitehouse, School Nurse Manager
Ms. Roberta Wuilleumier, Program Director
Ms. Ann Zmudsky, Program Director
Mission
“Making it possible” for all learners to be responsible and contributing members of society.
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Core Values
TOLERANCE – reflects our commitment to the right of all persons to be represented, heard, and
respected.
EXCELLENCE – refers to our pursuit to achieve the highest standards in every endeavor.
RESPONSIBILITY – represents being accountable and reliable for our goals, decisions, actions, and
outcomes.
CONFIDENCE – reflects our belief in our ability to accept and meet challenges with courage and
energy.
HONESTY – is our commitment to always communicate with openness and honesty.
TEAM WORK – is our commitment to cooperate in a respectful, trusting, selfless manner to achieve
common goals.
REFLECTION – is our ability and willingness to be mindful, deliberate, and reflective in our practice and work. RESPECT – involves recognition and empathy we give to students, staff, parents, and members of our diverse community. FLEXIBILITY – involves our ability to take risks by patiently adapting to change with openness and tolerance. COMMUNICATION – is our ability and willingness to listen, reflect, and share information and ideas in a cooperative manner. FUTURE-FOCUSING – is our visionary view of creating insightful and meaningful strategies and opportunities. PERSEVERANCE – is our ability to sustain the necessary effort and energy to obtain desired outcomes.
Vision The Bi-County Collaborative vision is driven by what is taught, how it is taught, and the kinds of learning experiences and resources provided so that our students will be: RESPECTFUL AND OPEN-MINDED NEGOTIATORS EFFECTIVE AND RELIABLE COMMUNICATORS RESPONSIBLE AND COOPERATIVE COLLABORATORS TRUSTWORTHY AND ETHICAL ADVOCATORS DEPENDABLE AND ORGANIZED MANAGERS INNOVATIVE AND EFFECTIVE PROBLEM SOLVERS POSITIVE AND RESPONSIBLE CONTRIBUTORS CRITICAL AND CREATIVE LEARNERS SELF-DIRECTED AND INQUISITIVE THINKERS
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General Information The Bi-County Collaborative (BICO) is a multi-purpose educational collaborative formed under the provisions of Mass. Gen. Laws c. 40, section 4E. Bi-County Collaborative is a public entity, governed by a Board of Directors, with each school committee appointing a representative to the Board. The Operating Committee, which acts in an advisory capacity, consists of member district’s designated Special Education Administrators. Bi-County Collaborative consists of eighteen (18) member school districts in Bristol, Norfolk and Worcester Counties. Member school districts are Attleboro, Bellingham, Blackstone-Millville Regional, Easton, Franklin, King Philip Regional, Mansfield, Milford, Norfolk, North Attleboro, Norton, Plainville, Somerset, Swansea, Tri-County Vocational, Walpole, and Wrentham. School districts do not have to be members to access services; many students served are from non-member school districts.
Years in Service 39
Member Districts 18 Total Districts Served 41
Employees 144
Programs 21 Students Served 223
Bi-County Program Locations
Attleboro, Blackstone Millville , Foxboro , Franklin, King Philip Regional , Mansfield , North Attleboro , Norfolk , Norton, Plainville, and Tri-County Regional
ABA Services Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Adaptive Physical Education
Service Locations Attleboro Bellingham Canton King Philip North Attleboro Norton Plainville
Franklin Norfolk Norton Tri-County
Blackstone-Millville
Easton Foxbororugh Franklin King Philip Norfolk North Attleboro Norton Plainville Seekonk Wrentham
Norton
Staff Demographics (June 30, 2014)
Administrators 6
Director of Clinical Services 1
School Nurse Manager/Leader 1
Program Coordinator 1
Teachers 35
School Adjustment Counselors 5
Board Certified Behavior Analysts 3
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Adaptive Physical Education Teachers 3
Speech & Language Therapists 3
Occupational Therapists 4
Physical Therapists 4
Physical Therapy Assistants 1
Instructional Support Staff 63
Nurses 6
Transition Coordinators 2
Administrative Assistants 1
Program Assistants 1
Secretary 1
Transportation Network Manager 1
Education Accountant 1
Assistant Bookkeeper 1
TOTAL 144
Staff Years of Service
Range of Years Staff
0-5 54
6-10 49
11-15 19
16-20 7
20+ 7
38%
34%
19%
5% 5%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
1
Staff Years of Service FY 2014
1-5 years
6-10 years
11-15 years
16-20 years
20+ years
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Bi-County Collaborative Educational Programs and Services
The Bi-County Collaborative is dedicated to providing high quality educational programming making it
possible for all students to become responsible and contributing members of society. Bi-County has
provided specialized educational programs for students ages 3-22 for 39 years. These programs address
the needs of students with Autism, Communication, Developmental Delay, Emotional, Health, Intellectual,
Neurological, Physical Impairments, and Specific Learning Disabilities. We take great pride in our
specialized and personalized services for students with varying abilities and challenges. Our dedicated,
skilled, and talented teaching and support staff personalize educational programming for each student to
meet their unique learning, emotional and social development, therapeutic, physical and medical needs.
Students in Bi-County Programs benefit greatly from our Clinical resource team. The expertise of consulting
psychologists, psychiatrists, along with Bi-County staff and parents provides for optimum levels of
communication and consistent treatment plans. In addition to specialized program placements, Bi-County
also provides Interim Alternative Education Assessment settings for students in crisis, at risk, and in need
of further evaluation.
Bi-County Collaborative educational programs strive to prepare students for independence so that they may function and be successful in all major domains of living:
Physical and Emotional Wellness
Supportive and Independent Living
Personal and Family Relationships
Social and Leisure Pursuits
Community and Civic Participation
Successful and Fulfilling Employment
Challenging and Changing Environments
Preschool & Elementary Programs
SPECIALIZED PRESCHOOL & ELEMENTARY ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS (SEAP) Jordan Jackson School, Mansfield The Specialized Elementary Alternative Program provides a comprehensive 10 or 12-month program for elementary students with multiple disabilities: physical, intellectual, and communication. Students may have daily medical needs that require care by a classroom nurse. Emphasis is placed upon sensory-based learning, movement, total communication, and adaptive technology. Therapist’s activities are integrated into students’ daily classroom routines. The program incorporates assistive technology, a multi-sensory curriculum designed to foster participation, awareness and self-determination. Environmental structure and positive behavioral supports are individualized for students to assist in processing and communicating information. Students require structured teaching of social protocol. Academics are individualized and focus on maximizing students’ strengths.
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SPECIALIZED ELEMENTARY ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS (SEAP)
Anna Ware Jackson School & Wood School, Plainville
The Specialized Elementary Alternative Programs provide services to students in grades K-6, who
present a wide range of educational needs primarily in the area of learning and socialization, and in
some cases medical. Children attending these programs require support with learning due primarily
to Neurological Disabilities and/or Autism. Environmental structure and positive behavioral supports
are individualized for students to assist in processing and communicating information. Students
require structured teaching of social protocol. Academics are individualized and focus on maximizing
students’ strengths. The curriculum is closely aligned to the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
Therapy services are emphasized to address skill development, particularly in the areas of
communication, language development, and sensory integration.
ELEMENTARY ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS (EAP) Martin School, North Attleboro Wood School & AW Jackson School, Plainville Elementary Alternative Programs provide a wide range of academic, emotional and social skills instruction to address the needs of children with various special education needs that may be due to Neurological Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger’s Syndrome, and Emotional Disabilities. Special care is taken to design classroom groupings that facilitate the growth and development of students. Programs provide educational services and positive behavioral supports to children (K-5) whose behavior and social skills interfere with their success in regular education classrooms. These children display significant need for structure, nurturance and safety. The programs provide consistency, predictability, individualized academics and a positive approach to manage behavior, motivate learning, and develop self-confidence. Children require structured teaching of social protocol. Behaviorally, these children may experience problems as a result of processing and communication problems, which significantly affect their academic and social learning. Academics are aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, are individualized and focus on maximizing students’ strengths.
Middle School Programs
MIDDLE THERAPEUTIC PROGRAM (MTP)
Finberg Public Day School (Attleboro)
The MTP program is designed to provide educational services to students in grades 4-8 who cannot be
educated in the public school setting due to significant difficulties such as behavioral deregulation,
neurological, psychiatric, and emotional disabilities. Students in the MTP program have access to an
onsite School Adjustment Counselor and school nurse. MTP staff participates in ongoing weekly
Clinical Consultation by a child psychologist to develop individualized positive intervention plans for
each student. A high staff-student ratio provides a safe, structured, predictable environment. The
outcomes of the MTP program include transition to a less restrictive environment.
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ALTERNATIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM (AMS) Keller-Sullivan School , Franklin
The Alternative Middle School Program provides services to students in grades 5-8 who have average cognitive abilities. Students within this program have a history of significant behavioral disregulation, social/emotional, and learning difficulties. The program provides a highly structured, consistent, and therapeutic environment which employs individualized academics and predictable routines to teach social and communication skills, motivate learning, and develop self-esteem. Strategies are utilized which assist students to learn self-control and to develop appropriate behaviors and coping skills within the school environment. Academic curriculum is closely aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and is modified to meet the learning styles and needs of each student.
THERAPEUTIC EDUCATION PROGRAM (TEP)
Ahern Middle School, Foxborough
The Therapeutic Education Program provides education services to students in grades 5-8 who present
with a wide range of educational needs primarily in the areas of learning and socialization. Students
exhibit learning difficulties and social interactions that are primarily due to neurological problems
and/or atypical syndromes. Students served within this program have a history of communication
difficulties, which set them apart from their peers. An emphasis of the program is on age-appropriate
social skills development and communication. Academic curriculum is closely aligned with the
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and is modified to meet the learning styles and needs of each
student.
LIFE ROLES EDUCATION CENTER (LREC) ( 10 and 12 month programs) King Philip Middle School , Norfolk & Norton Middle School The Life Roles Education Program provides educational and therapeutic services to students ages 12-16 who have disabilities that may include Autism, Communication Impairment, Intellectual Impairment, Neurological Impairment, and /or Physical Impairments. Multi-sensory instruction is standards-based and also addresses self-help and social and communication skills to prepare students for their eventual transition to high school. Integrated therapy services support the student’s education, skill development, and community experiences. Students attending this 10-month program component have access to Extended School Year services as determined by the IEP Team. A 12-month component provides educational and therapeutic services for students with multiple disabilities: physical, intellectual, communication, and medical needs. Emphasis is placed on sensory-based learning, movement, total communication, activities of daily living and assistive technology. Therapy activities are integrated into daily classroom routines. Multi-sensory instruction and assistive technology (switches, computers and speech output devices) combine to create an educational program that fosters participation, awareness, and self-determination.
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High School Programs
LIFE ROLES TRANSITION CENTER (LRTC) (10-month & 12-month programs) Franklin High School, Franklin Blackstone-Millville Regional High School, Blackstone Kelley Blvd. Public Day School, North Attleboro The Life Roles Transition Program provides services to students ages 16-22 who have disabilities that may include Intellectual Impairments, Autism, and varying physical capabilities. Instruction in functional academics, self-help, and social communication skills supports students in transitioning to the community. Integrated therapy services support the student’s education, work and community experiences. Students attending this 10-month program component have access to Extended School Year services as determined by the IEP Team. A comprehensive 12-month component provides educational and therapeutic services for students with multiple disabilities: physical, intellectual, communication, and medical needs. Emphasis is placed on sensory-based learning, movement, total communication, activities of daily living, and assistive technology. Therapy activities are integrated into students’ daily classroom routines to maximize therapeutic benefits. Multi-sensory instruction and assistive technology (switches, computers and speech output devices) combine to create an educational program that fosters participation, awareness, and self-determination. Students attending the 12-month component access community-based activities and participate in curriculum designed to facilitate standards-based learning focused on transition and community-based outcomes.
SECONDARY THERAPEUTIC PROGRAM (STP)
Franklin High School, Franklin
The Secondary Therapeutic Program provides services to students in grades 9-12 who present a wide range of academic, emotional, and social difficulties due primarily to Autism, neurological and atypical syndromes. Students served in this program have a history of learning problems, immature social skills, and emotional fragility which sets them apart from their peers in general education settings. Usually, maladaptive behaviors have interfered with their ability to be successful. The program provides structure, consistency, individualized academics, and group interactions within a nurturing environment that fosters growth in the areas of social/emotional development and academic performance, while instilling an increased level of maturity within each student. Academic curriculum is closely aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and is modified to meet the learning styles and needs of each student.
LEARNING CENTER (LC)
Blackstone-Millville High School , Blackstone
The Learning Center is a therapeutic educational setting for high school students. Students educated in this program may have emotional challenges, learning disabilities, and/or attention difficulties. The program provides academic instruction that is aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks with an emphasis on academic performance and/or preparation for college entrance. The Learning Center is sensitive to student’s individual learning styles and provides support as needed. The goals of the program include reintegration into the mainstream, a return to a community high school, diploma acquisition, and possible entry into a college or post-secondary training program. Transition planning is available for all students based on their IEP goals.
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LIFE ROLES TRANSITION PROGRAM Tri-County Regional High School, Franklin
The Life Roles Transition Center at Tri-County provides individualized educational and community transition services to special education students ranging from 16 to 22 years of age. Students may have fulfilled their MCAS or MCAS Alternative Assessment requirements and may be completing their district credit requirements for graduation or working towards a high school certificate of completion. This program services students with High Functioning Autism, Learning Disabilities, and Neurological difficulties. Students demonstrate foundational skills and performance levels in the areas of cooperation with others, transitions, adapting to change, safety in school and workplace, and in the community. Instruction in functional academics, activities of daily living, self-advocacy, employability skills, social skills development, pragmatic language skills, and community-based experiences are all part of the program’s commitment to support students as they develop competencies that will assist them as they transition to adult life. The individualized, coordinated set of activities and instruction provided to each student is designed to maximize independence and enable students to become successful, valued, and productive adult members of society. Transition assessments are completed to identify and prioritize students’ interests, preferences, strengths, and needs. Data gathered from formal and informal assessments is used to develop a comprehensive individualized action plan with post-secondary goals for instruction, employment, and community experiences. Ongoing monitoring of student progress is conducted to help students acquire the skills necessary to achieve their desired post-school outcomes.
THERAPEUTIC HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM (THS) Finberg Public Day School, Attleboro The THS program is designed to provide educational services to students grades 9-12 who cannot be
educated in a public school setting due to significant difficulties such as behavioral disregulation,
neurological, social and emotional disabilities. Students in the THS program have access to an onsite
School Adjustment Counselor, School Nurse and Vocational Rehab Counselor. Staff participates in
ongoing weekly Clinical Consultation with a child psychologist to develop individualized intervention
plans for students as needed. A high staff-student ratio provides a safe, structured predictable
environment. The outcomes of the THS program include transition to a less restrictive environment,
diploma, or certificate of completion.
All high school students are encouraged to participate in outside counseling. Communication with
parents and other service providers, such as therapists and physicians, is an essential component of
program services and assists in the quality management of individual treatment plans. Some students
served by the programs may have returned from hospital or residential settings. Programs may
effectively provide services for students under consideration for private special needs schools or
residential placements. All 180-day programs have extended school year components available.
Students attending each high school program may receive a variety of related services, i.e. Counseling,
Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language, Physical Therapy, as specified in their Individualized
Education Programs (IEPs).
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Interim Alternative Education Setting (IAES) To respond to cases where students cannot effectively be served at the district level, the Collaborative offers an Interim Alternative Education Setting (IAES). This program is designed to provide an interim setting and evaluation services for students ages 5-22 who have exceeded, or are in jeopardy of exceeding 10 days of suspension in one school year. These suspensions may take place as a result of weapons possession, use or sale of controlled substances or drugs, or endangerment to self or others. The IAES program offers Assessment and Extended Evaluation Services. Students requiring Extended Evaluation services can attend a Bi-County Collaborative program that meets their needs during an interim period. Bi-County staff assist in the preparation of IEPs, therapeutic remediation plans, and other related assessments. OT/PT/Speech & Language/Reading, Educational and Psychological Evaluations are available.
Bi-County Collaborative Related Services
Speech & Language Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Adaptive Physical Education
ABA Home Services
Orientation and Mobility Services
Vision Therapy
Applied Behavioral Analysis
Transportation Network
Professional Development
Achievement of Purpose and Objectives
The Bi-County Collaborative’s primary purpose and objectives are to provide high quality, specialized
educational programs for students ages 3-22. Bi-County has been servicing students both in public school
settings and more substantially separate settings for nearly 40 years. Bi-County served a total of 223 students
during the course of 2013-2014 school year. Bi-County educational programs serve students with primary
disabilities of Autism, Communication impairment, Developmental Delay, Emotional Impairment, Health
Impairment, Intellectual Impairment, Multiple Disabilities, Neurological Impairment, and Specific Learning
Disabilities.
Bi-County Collaborative programs provided services for students with disabilities from 41 public school districts
in FY 14. The Collaborative’s programs are located in member school districts which affords many students
opportunities to access and participate in the general curriculum with their non-disabled peers. Bi-County
Collaborative programs are cost effective in comparison to private special education day school programs. Cost
savings to member districts can be found on pages 16-19 of this report.
Bi-County manages a Transportation Network for 12 participating districts. The Transportation Network services
both member and non-member school districts. The primary purpose and objective of the Transportation
Network is to provide access to combination transportation routes from surrounding districts and within
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districts to achieve a cost effective model. The Transportation Network consists of a 4 vendor model in an effort
o create competitive bidding and pricing for transportation routes. The goal of the Transportation Network is to
provide dependable transportation services for special education students that are efficient and cost effective.
The Bi-County Collaborative provides Professional Development to educators on staff at Bi-County as well as
educators from member non-member districts. In FY 14 Professional Development offerings included The
Reading Brain, Changes in the DSM-V, Crisis Prevention Intervention, Learning Ally, Educator Evaluation, Mobile
Crisis, Dysphagia Management for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities, Universal Design for Learning,
and MCAS Training. Professional Development offerings are shared on SMART PD, a website designed to create
wider access to educators in 35 school districts and nine collaboratives.
Students Served by Grade Level
Programs Serving: FY14
Elementary School 46
Middle School 73
High School 88
Grade 12+ 16
Total Students Served 223
21%
33%
39%
7%
FY14 Students by Grade Level
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Grade 12+
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Students Served by Primary Disability
Students served by Primary Disability FY14
Autism 49
Communication 7
Developmental Delay 7
Emotional Impairment 96
Health Impairment 16
Intellectual Impairment 10
Multiple Disabilities 22
Neurological Impairment 12
Specific Learning Disabilities 4
TOTAL STUDENTS SERVED 223
22%
3%
3%
43%
7%
5% 10%
5%
2%
FY14 Students Served by Primary Disability
Autism
Communication Impairment
Developmental Delay
Emotional Impairment
Health Impairment
Intellectual Impairment
Multiple Disabilities
Neurological Impairment
Specific Learning Disabilities
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Cost Savings for Member Districts
Bi-County Collaborative vs. Private School
FY 2014
Elementary Programs
Member District Number of Students
Bi-County Cost/Student
Avg. Private School Cost/Student
Tuition Savings/Student
Total District Savings
Attleboro 2.00 $44,921 $70,508 $25,587 $51,174
Bellingham 2.00 $44,921 $70,508 $25,587 $51,174
Blackstone/Millville 3.25 $44,921 $70,508 $25,587 $83,158
Easton 3.50 $44,921 $70,508 $25,587 $89,555
Foxboro 1.00 $44,921 $70,508 $25,587 $25,587
Franklin 5.00 $44,921 $70,508 $25,587 $127,935
King Philip $44,921 $70,508 $25,587
Mansfield 5.00 $44,921 $70,508 $25,587 $127,935
Milford 4.00 $44,921 $70,508 $25,587 $102,348
Norfolk 1.00 $44,921 $70,508 $25,587 $25,587
North Attleboro 1.75 $44,921 $70,508 $25,587 $44,777
Norton 1.00 $44,921 $70,508 $25,587 $25,587
Plainville 4.50 $44,921 $70,508 $25,587 $115,142
Somerset $44,921 $70,508 $25,587
Swansea $44,921 $70,508 $25,587
Tri-County $44,921 $70,508 $25,587
Walpole 1.00 $44,921 $70,508 $25,587 $25,587
Wrentham 1.50 $44,921 $70,508 $25,587 $38,381
Elementary Alternative Program Total Savings
36.50 $44,921 $70,508 $25,587 $933,926
*Private Schools used to compute average tuition: Community Therapeutic Day School, Cotting School, League School & Crossroads
Middle School Programs
Member District Number of Students
Bi-County Cost/Student
Avg. Private School Cost/Student
Tuition Savings/Student
Total District Savings
Attleboro 7.25 $44,151 $71,765 $27,614 $200,202
Bellingham 3.50 $44,151 $71,765 $27,614 $96,649
Blackstone/Millville 4.25 $44,151 $71,765 $27,614 $117,360
Easton 2.75 $44,151 $71,765 $27,614 $75,939
Foxboro 1.00 $44,151 $71,765 $27,614 $27,614
Franklin 3.00 $44,151 $71,765 $27,614 $82,842
King Philip 9.00 $44,151 $71,765 $27,614 $248,526
Mansfield 3.75 $44,151 $71,765 $27,614 $103,553
Milford 8.50 $44,151 $71,765 $27,614 $234,719
Norfolk 1.25 $44,151 $71,765 $27,614 $34,518
North Attleboro 3.00 $44,151 $71,765 $27,614 $82,842
Norton 2.25 $44,151 $71,765 $27,614 $62,132
Plainville 3.00 $44,151 $71,765 $27,614 $82,842
Somerset $44,151 $71,765 $27,614
Swansea $44,151 $71,765 $27,614
Tri-County $44,151 $71,765 $27,614
Walpole 1.25 $44,151 $71,765 $27,614 $34,518
Wrentham $44,151 $71,765 $27,614
Middle School Alternative Program Total Savings
53.75 $44,151 $71,765 $27,614 $1,484,253
*Private Schools used to compute average tuition: Milestones, Cotting School, League School & Crossroads
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Bi-County Collaborative vs. Private School
FY 2014
High School Programs
Member District Number of Students
Bi-County Cost/Student
Avg. Private School Cost/Student
Tuition Savings/Student
Total District Savings
Attleboro 4.00 $38,251 $71,765 $33,514 $134,056
Bellingham 4.50 $38,251 $71,765 $33,514 $150,813
Blackstone/Millville $38,251 $71,765 $33,514
Easton 2.00 $38,251 $71,765 $33,514 $67,028
Foxboro 1.00 $38,251 $71,765 $33,514 $33,514
Franklin 4.50 $38,251 $71,765 $33,514 $150,813
King Philip 10.75 $38,251 $71,765 $33,514 $360,276
Mansfield 3.75 $38,251 $71,765 $33,514 $125,678
Milford 3.75 $38,251 $71,765 $33,514 $125,678
Norfolk $38,251 $71,765 $33,514
North Attleboro 4.25 $38,251 $71,765 $33,514 $142,435
Norton 5.00 $38,251 $71,765 $33,514 $167,570
Plainville $38,251 $71,765 $33,514
Somerset $38,251 $71,765 $33,514
Swansea $38,251 $71,765 $33,514
Tri-County $38,251 $71,765 $33,514
Walpole 1.00 $38,251 $71,765 $33,514 $33,514
Wrentham $38,251 $71,765 $33,514
High School Alternative Program Total Savings
44.5 $38,251 $71,765 $33,514 $1,491,373
*Private Schools used to compute average tuition: Milestones, Cotting School, League School & Crossroads
Age 18-22 Programs
Member District Number of Students
Bi-County Cost/Student
Avg. Private School Cost/Student
Tuition Savings/Student
Total District Savings
Attleboro $42,877 $71,765 $28,888
Bellingham 5.00 $42,877 $71,765 $28,888 $144,440
Blackstone/Millville 2.00 $42,877 $71,765 $28,888 $57,776
Easton $42,877 $71,765 $28,888
Foxboro $42,877 $71,765 $28,888
Franklin $42,877 $71,765 $28,888
King Philip $42,877 $71,765 $28,888
Mansfield $42,877 $71,765 $28,888
Milford 1.00 $42,877 $71,765 $28,888 $28,888
Norfolk $42,877 $71,765 $28,888
North Attleboro $42,877 $71,765 $28,888
Norton 1.00 $42,877 $71,765 $28,888 $28,888
Plainville $42,877 $71,765 $28,888
Somerset $42,877 $71,765 $28,888
Swansea $42,877 $71,765 $28,888
Tri-County $42,877 $71,765 $28,888
Walpole $42,877 $71,765 $28,888
Wrentham $42,877 $71,765 $28,888
Age 18-22 Alternative Program Total Savings
9.00 $42,877 $71,765 $28,888 $259,992
*Private Schools used to compute average tuition: Milestones, Cotting School, League School & Crossroads
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Bi-County Collaborative vs. Private School
FY 2014
Total Savings by District
Member District Number of Students
Bi-County Cost/Student
Avg. Private School Cost/Student
Tuition Savings/Student
Total District Savings
Attleboro 13.25 $385,432
Bellingham 15.00 $443,076
Blackstone/Millville 9.50 $258,293
Easton 8.25 $232,521
Foxboro 3.00 $86,715
Franklin 12.50 $361,590
King Philip 19.75 $608,802
Mansfield 12.50 $357,165
Milford 17.25 $491,633
Norfolk 2.25 $60,105
North Attleboro 9.0 $270,054
Norton 9.25 $284,177
Plainville 7.50 $197,984
Somerset
Swansea
Tri-County
Walpole 3.25 $93,619
Wrentham 1.50 $38,381
Total Savings by District 143.75 $4,169,543.00
Elementary Private Schools Tuition Community Therapeutic Day School $67,516
Cotting School $71,955
League School $63,734
Crossroads $78,831
Total Tuition $282,036
Average Tuition $70,509
Middle, High School & Age 18-22 Private Schools
Tuition
Milestones $72,540
Cotting School $71,955
League School $63,734
Crossroads $78,831
Total Tuition $287,060
Average Tuition $71,765
*Cost savings for member districts was calculated using an average of the daily rate for 180 days of school at each
private school according to the rates for FY 14 set by the MA Operational Services Division.
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Transportation Network Services
Bi-County Collaborative manages a Transportation Network for 12 participating districts. The Transportation network provides services to member and non-member school districts. The primary benefit of the Transportation Network is access to combination transportation routes from surrounding districts and within districts to achieve a cost effective model. The Transportation Network consists of a 4 vendor model in an effort to create competitive bidding and pricing for transportation routes. The primary goal of the Bi-County Transportation Network is providing dependable, efficient and cost effective transportation for special education students.
Cost Savings for ABA Consultation Services
The cost savings analysis above represents the average cost for BCBA consultation services of private vendors*
($133hr) compared to Bi-County Collaborative cost for BCBA consultation services ($89hr).
(*Private vendors cost comparison includes rates from New England Center for Children, Melmark, &Advances) In FY 14,
fourteen districts purchased related services to address special education students’ needs in the areas of Applied
Behavioral Analysis, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Adaptive Physical Education. Districts purchase
these services to address low incidence needs and to address temporary leaves of district staff members. There is
value added for districts in purchasing these services from the Bi-County Collaborative because they can depend on
Bi-County staff to fulfill staffing needs with high quality and professional services with responsible supervision of
services. The following districts purchased services in the one or more of the above mentioned areas during FY’14:
Attleboro, Bellingham, Canton, Easton, Foxborough, Franklin, King Philip Regional, Norfolk, Norton, Plainville,
Seekonk, Tri-County Regional, and Wrentham.
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20
40
60
80
100
120
140
BICO Average Private Vendors
FY 14 BCBA Consultation Services
BCBA Services
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Student Outcomes
In FY 14, 63 students exited the collaborative. Of the 63 students, 25 returned successfully to their home districts
(40%).
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
50%
Percentage of Exiting Students Successfully Returned to Their Local School Districts
2007-2014
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
2010-2011
2011-2012
2012-2013
2013-2014
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6
8
10
12
14
16
18
Students Eligible for High School Diploma Students Attaining High School Diploma
FY 14 Graduation of Students Eligible for High School Diploma
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
2-year College Employment Vocation School Social Security Disability
Adult Services
38%
56%
6%
19%
6%
FY14 Outcomes for Students Receiving High School Diplomas
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In FY 14, 16 Bi-County students were eligible for High School Graduation and all 16 students earned High School Diplomas. From the 2014 graduating class, 7 students went on to post-secondary education programs and 10 students went on to either part or full time employment. In FY 14, 2 students aged out of the collaborative’s 18-22yr. program. Three students exiting the collaborative in 2014 were eligible to receive Adult Services from another public agency.
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
High School Diploma Adult Services/Agency Placement
88%
16%
FY 14 Overall Student Outcomes
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Financial Information
FY 14 Revenue
Intergovernmental expense illustrates the dollar amount of the state retirement pensions paid to Bi-County
Collaborative retirees by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Special Education Programs 9,778,602
89%
Therapy, Behavioral, Evaluation Services
$586,756 5%
Transportation Network $89,227
1%
Interest Income $5,570
0%
Intergovernmental Revenue $602,490
5%%
$11,062,645
Special Education Programs
Therapy, Behavioral & Evaluation Services
Transportation Network
Interest Income
Intergovernmental Revenue
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Financial Information
FY 14 Expenses
Intergovernmental expense illustrates the dollar amount of the state retirement pensions paid to Bi-County
Collaborative retirees by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Personnel, excl. Admin
$8,514,580 77%
Direct Program Expenses $496,660
4%
Facilities $686,544
6%
Operating Program Expenses $44,259
1% Administration $617, 029
6%
Intergovernmental Expense $602,490
5%
Technology $99,486
1%
$11,061,048
Personnel, excl. Admin
Direct Program Expenses
Facilities
Operating Program Expenses
Administration
Intergovernmental Expense
Technology