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Approval of Preschool Transition Services Agreement and Delegation of Signing Authority

Original title: Approval and execution of (1) Agreement between Orange County, Florida and the Orange County School Readiness Coalition, Inc. related to the Provision of Transition Services for Preschool Children for FY 2026-2027 and (2) Delegation of Signing Authority for the School Readiness Transition Services Agreement related to the Orange County Head Start Program to the Director of the Community and Family Services Department to execute any necessary modifications, amendments, renewals, and extensions of this contract. (Head Start Division)

August 4, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This agreement establishes the framework for how preschool children transition into school readiness programs in Orange County for the 2026-2027 fiscal year and streamlines the administrative process for managing the contract.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Preschool children in Orange County

These children are the recipients of the transition services provided under the agreement.

Orange County School Readiness Coalition, Inc.

The organization is a party to the contract and will provide the transition services.

Community and Family Services Department

The department is responsible for managing the contract and the Head Start program.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 4, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Orange County is entering into an agreement with the Orange County School Readiness Coalition to provide transition services for preschool children for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The county is also granting the Director of the Community and Family Services Department the authority to manage future contract changes, renewals, and extensions.

Key Facts

The county is approving an agreement with the Orange County School Readiness Coalition, Inc. for preschool transition services.
The agreement covers the fiscal year 2026-2027.
The Director of the Community and Family Services Department is granted authority to sign modifications, amendments, renewals, and extensions for this contract.
The contract is associated with the Orange County Head Start Program.
The item is listed under the Consent Agenda.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this agreement?

It provides for transition services for preschool children within the Orange County Head Start program for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

Who has the authority to change this contract in the future?

The Director of the Community and Family Services Department has been granted the authority to execute modifications, amendments, renewals, and extensions.

Why It Matters

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Administrative Streamlining

The county is proactively delegating signing authority to the department director to avoid future legislative votes for routine contract amendments.

Community and Family Services Department

Connected Entities

organizationCommunity and Family Services Department“The department overseeing the Head Start program and the contract.”Map →

locationOrange County, Florida“The local government entity entering into the agreement.”Map →

organizationOrange County School Readiness Coalition, Inc.“The partner organization providing transition services.”Map →

Sources

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