Special Education Services Contracted to Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8
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Description
Portage Area School District approved an agreement with Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 for the provision of special education programs and related services for the 2026-2027 school year, with annual auto-renewal unless notice is given. Pricing is per program and service type, based on board-approved rates, with both direct instruction and support services included.
Contract Details
Contract Amount
Varies by program/service, e.g., $158,850 per FTE for Life Skills/Multidisability Classrooms, $187,773 per FTE for Detention and Alternative Ed Instruction, $69.72/hr for Signing Interpreters, $107.13/hr for Physical/Occupational Therapy, $104,380 per Social Worker FTE
Vendor
APPALACHIA INTERMEDIATE UNIT 8
Agency
Portage Area SD, PA
Contract Type
PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES
Document Date
June 16, 2026
Contract Term
August 1, 2026 – July 31, 2027, auto-renews annually
Renewal Date
2027-07-31
Renewal Info
Contract renews automatically on August 1 of each year unless non-renewal notice is provided in writing before March 31. Terms and service rates are subject to annual board approval and notification.
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