REQUIRED ELEMENTS FOR CONTRACTS BETWEEN SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES PROVIDERS AND DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCIESApril 22nd, 2008
FiledApril 22nd, 2008In order to ensure consistency in the contracting process and to assist Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) in their monitoring role for contract compliance of Supplemental Educational Service (SES) providers, the following elements are required to be included in any contracts drawn up between the LEA and SES. Both the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) and the LEAs have an obligation to review these contracts to ensure appropriate execution of the elements there within. In the event that the contract elements are not adhered to, appropriate steps must be taken by the LEA to offer the SES provider a notice to cure. Continued failure to execute the required contract elements should be reported to OSSE for appropriate action, included but not limited to removal from the state-approved SES provider list.