To: Dale K. Weighill, Governmental Operations Committee Chairperson
From: Sam Olson, Juvenile and Probate Court Administrator
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RE: Approval of a contract extension with Peckham Vocational Industries, Inc., whereby Peckham will provide vocational rehabilitation services for youth in the Career Academy and Career Academy Plus program, and for youth placed into Juvenile Justice Center residential program for a two-month term commencing October 1, 2025 through November 28, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $106,666.67, to be paid from account 2920-663.07-801.000
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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
The Court is requesting approval of a two-month contract extension with Peckham Vocational Industries, Inc. ("Peckham"), whereby Peckham will provide vocational rehabilitation services for youth in the Career Academy and Career Academy Plus program, and for youth placed in the Genesee County Juvenile Justice Center residential program for a term commencing October 1, 2025 through November 28, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $106,666.67 to be paid from account 2920-663.07-801.000.
BACKGROUND:
Peckham has provided vocational rehabilitation services for youth who have been court-ordered to participate in court school-based programming. The underlying contract was entered into between the parties in FY 2024-25, reflected in Resolution # 2024-1221. Peckham will no longer be a juvenile service provider, effective November 28, 2025, as the Court transitions to a local day treatment and community-based service program for its court-involved youth. The present request ensures a responsible transition for youth currently in programming.
DISCUSSION:
Peckham provides a specialized trades program for youth aged 14-19 who have been court-ordered to participate in the Career Academy, Career Academy Plus, or the Genesee County Juvenile Justice Center residential program. The specialized trades program is designed to maximum the youth's individual and personal functioni...
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