School Board Policy 9271 identifies the opportunities available in the Putnam County School District (PCSD) for students participating in Florida’s Personalized Education Program. The student is not enrolled with the district and is in attendance solely for the purpose of receiving contracted services.

PCSD accepts requests for contracted services according to the table below:

Step 1: After scholarship acceptance, withdraw the student from current school  or terminate the home education registration with the school district.

Step 2: Complete the online form, Request for Students Participating in Florida’s Personalized Education Program (PEP) Contracted Services, to request contracted services. Within 1 week, a team member will be in contact.

Step 3: Complete the PCSD Student Registration Packet. Select Florida’s PEP Scholarship Contracted Services as choice of enrollment.

Step 4: A contract meeting will be scheduled and held at the PCSD District office where a team member will verify registration, review district policies, fee structures, attendance tracking, Skyward usage, and chromebook agreements, and issue the course schedule, start date, and student FLID. All necessary paperwork will be signed during the contract meeting. 

Step 5: The parent/guardian coordinates the student’s first day with the assigned school, and the student begins contracted services.

Parents using PEP scholarship funds with direct payment through the Education Marketplace (EMA) platform will receive an itemized invoice using the provided email within 1 week of signing the PCSD Contract for PEP Course Enrollment and Contracted Services. The parent is expected to submit the invoice for direct payment through the EMA platform within 1 week of receipt and promptly approve requests through the EMA platform for direct payment to the District.

PCSD provides students with a 14 day withdrawal window after a course begins to determine whether or not they want to continue the course. If a course is dropped within the window, the District will only request a payment of $50.00 for the Course Setup Fee. For direct payment purposes, services are considered delivered after all withdrawal windows have closed. Contracted Services for Assessment Fees, Course Setup Fees, and Technology Rental Fees are non-refundable. 

A Chromebook will not be provided to a student receiving virtual contracted services. It is the responsibility of the parent to provide a device. However, a Chromebook will be required for a student receiving on campus contracted services. This device is the property of the district and must be returned upon completion of services. The parent assumes full responsibility for the care and safekeeping of the Chromebook. Any loss, theft, or damage (including cosmetic or functional) while in the student’s possession must be reported to the district immediately. The student must comply with the district’s Acceptable Use Policy for Technology and Internet Use at all times.

The student’s attendance and academic progress will be monitored and reported through the Skyward system. It is the responsibility of both the student and parent to regularly check Skyward for updates regarding attendance and grades. The student is expected to attend all scheduled days as outlined in the district’s academic calendar and must follow the provided course schedule.

No transportation will be provided by the district. It is the responsibility of the parent to arrange transportation for the student.

If the student is receiving contracted services on a school campus during breakfast or lunch, a meal will be provided. Additional food items will be paid for at the point of purchase.

Effective 07.01.2025