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School District Transition Contacts and Process
This list identifies one individual in each school district who will support youth returning from DJJ programs to re-enter school, assist with transferring and receiving educational records, and provide information to other districts on local school options for returning DJJ students. Information on each district’s transition process is also provided.For contact information on a youth's juvenile probation officer, contact the Chief Probation Officer in the county of interest. This contact information can be obtained at www.djj.state.fl.us, select DJJ services, probation and community corrections, probation, and community corrections contacts.
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Alachua
Contact:
Samuel D. Haywood, Student Service Specialist620 E. University Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32601
Phone: (352) 955-7671 x274
Fax: (352) 955-7129
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: Unique needs of the student, pupil program status, transition recommendations, parent student request and DJJ requirements
- Specific criteria for school placement: None
Baker
Contact:
Robin Mobley392 South Blvd East
Macclenny, FL 32063
Phone: (904) 872-0428
Fax: (904) 259-1728
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: None
- Specific criteria for school placement: Students are placed in an alternative school for a minimum of 45 days. They are mainstreamed back into their zoned middle or high school based on academic and behavior assessment.
Bay
Contact:
Anne Martin, Transition Specialist Program Liaison450 E. 11th St.
Panama City, FL 32401
Phone: (850) 872-4706 x 119
Fax: (850) 872-7394
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: Student’s past history, current academic records, school zones
- Specific criteria for school placement: None
Bradford
Contact:
Barbara Johns501 W. Washington St
Stark, FL 32091
Phone: (904) 966-6001
Fax: (904) 966-6038
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: DJJ facility recommendation, student charges
- Specific criteria for school placement: None
Brevard
Contact:
Students at RiskAttn: Michael Folger, Transition Coordinator
2700 Judge Fran Jamieson Way
Viera, FL 32940
Phone: (321) 271-8092
Fax: (321) 631-3589
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: DJJ facility recommendations, IEP review, zone school policies (zone school makes the final decision)
- Specific criteria for school placement: None
Broward
Contact:
Angela Ryan Lublin, Delinquency Court Liaison, Student Services Department600 SE 3rd Ave, 7th Floor
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
Phone: (754) 321-2122
Fax: (754) 321-2129
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: Academic record review (i.e. IAPs, IEP test scores, diploma options), barriers to academic services
- Specific criteria for school placement: None
Calhoun
Contact:
Vicki Davis, Director of Special Services20859 Central Ave E., Room G-20
Blountstown, FL 32424
Phone: (850) 674-8733 x22
Fax: (850) 674-4743
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: None
- Specific criteria for school placement: Students returning to Calhoun County from a DJJ program are placed in an alternative school for a minimum of 45 days. Students at the school receive counseling prior to transitioning to their regular school.
Charlotte
Contact:
April Prestipino, Director of Student Services1445 Education Way
Port Charlotte, FL. 33948
Phone: (941) 255-0808 x 3047
Fax: (941) 255-7573
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: Suspension expulsion review team meets to determine placement
- Specific criteria for school placement: None
Citrus
Contact:
Mary Wolf, ESE Specialist1007 W. Main St.
Inverness, FL 34450
Phone: (352) 726-1931
Fax: (352) 249-2116
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: Student residency
- Specific criteria for school placement: None
Clay
Contact:
Mike Wingate, Director of Student Services23 S. Green St
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
Phone: (904) 272-8100 X 6511
Fax: (904) 529-2170
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: Students time of entry into the school district, DJJ facility recommendation
- Specific criteria for school placement: Students who return at the beginning of the school year or the semester are placed in their zoned school. Students who return after the semester has started are placed in an alternative school.
Collier
Contact:
Joan Rumbaugh, Guidance Counselor Alternative Schools3710 Estey Ave.
Naples, FL 34104
Phone: (239) 377-1056 or (239) 377-1055
Fax: (239) 377-1051
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: Student needs
- Specific criteria for school placement: None
Columbia
Contact:
Dana Huggins, Resource Coordinator-Special Services444 W. Duval Street
Lake City, Florida 32055
Phone: (386) 758-4954
Fax: (386) 758-4880
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: Student charges
- Specific criteria for school placement: None
Dade
Contact:
Claire Warren, Principal5120 NW 24 Avenue
Miami, FL 33142
Phone: (305) 636-6160
Fax: (305) 636-6195
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: School records, age of student, prior behavior ESE issues, delinquent history, victim attending the same schools, DJJ recommendations
- Specific criteria for school placement: None
Desoto
Contact:
Dan Dubbert, Support Services530 Lasolona Ave.
Arcadia, FL 34266
Phone: (863) 494-4222
Fax: (863) 494-6481
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: Academic records, student release date from facility
- Specific criteria for school placement: None
Dixie
Contact:
James Bray, Director of ESE and Student ServicesP.O.Box 890
Cross City, FL 32628
Phone: (352) 498-6143
Fax: (352) 498-1308
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: None
- Specific criteria for school placement: Students returning from a DJJ program are assigned to their zoned school and are provided school-based supports.
Duval
Contact:
Richard Seymore, Transition Specialist-DJJ1840 W. 9th St.
Jacksonville, FL 32209
Phone: (904) 630-6640
Fax: (904) 630-6653
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: Students return to their zoned school unless court order specifies a different placement
- Specific criteria for school placement: None
Escambia
Contact:
Ken Myers, DJJ Transition Coordinator30 E. Texar Dr. Office 141
Pensacola, FL 32503
Phone: (850) 430-7446
Fax: (850) 430-7447
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: Review of educational records, committing offense, educational needs, DJJ recommendation
- Specific criteria for school placement: None
Flagler
Contact:
Dr. Tracy Umpenhour, Director, Exceptional Student EducationP.O. Box 755
Brunnell, FL 32110
Phone: (386) 437-7526
Fax: (386) 586-2387
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: None
- Specific criteria for school placement: Students returning from a DJJ program are placed in their zoned school
Franklin
Contact:
Nina Marks155 Ave. East
Apalachicola, FL 32320
Phone: (850) 670-2810 x 4111
Fax: (850) 670-2813
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: None
- Specific criteria for school placement: Students returning from a DJJ program are placed in the alternative school
Gadsden
Contact:
Susan Bentley, Program Specialist35 MLK Blvd.
Quincy, FL 32351
Phone: (850) 627-9651
Fax: (850) 627-5327
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: Prior school placement
- Specific criteria for school placement: None
Gilchrist
Contact:
J. Surrency, Assistant Superintendent310 NW 11 Ave
Trenton, FL 32693
Phone: (352) 463-3200
Fax: (352) 463-3276
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: Education Records Review
- Specific criteria for school placement: None
Glades
Contact:
Beth Barfield, Supervisor of Federal ProgramsPO Box 459
Moore Haven, FL 33471
Phone: (863) 946-0202 ext. 127
Fax: (863) 946-1529
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: DJJ charges, DJJ recommendation, school records
- Specific criteria for school placement: None
Gulf
Contact:
Deborah S. Crosby, Coordinator of Special Education150 Middle School Road
Port St. Joe, FL 32456
Phone: (850) 229-6940
Fax: (850) 227-1999
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: None
- Specific criteria for school placement: Students returning from a DJJ program are placed in their zoned school and assigned to a second-chance class
Hamilton
Contact:
Regina Jordan, ESE Coordinator100 Mitchell Street Extension
Jasper, FL 32052
Phone: (386) 792-6419
Fax: (386) 792-6401
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: Judicial order, school board policies
- Specific criteria for school placement: None
Hardee
Contact:
Gary Moore, Director, Alternative Education2630 Academy Dr
Zolfo Springs, FL 33890
Phone: (863) 735-2300
Fax: (863) 735-2155
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: Academic records review, DJJ recommendation for school placement
- Specific criteria for school placement: None
Hendry
Contact:
R. Scott Cooper, Assistant Superintendent for Institutional ServicesP.O Box 1980
LaBelle, FL 33975
Phone: (863) 674-4555
Fax: (863) 674-4581
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: Due process hearing
- Specific criteria for school placement: None
Hernando
Contact:
Betty Harper, Interim Director of Student Services919 N. Broad St.
Brooksville, FL 34601
Phone: (352) 797-7008 ext. 413
Fax: (352) 797-7108
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: Student charges, academic and behavior history
- Specific criteria for school placement: None
Highlands
Contact:
Lisa Pimentel426 School Street
Sebring, FL 33870
Phone: (863) 471-5748
Fax: (863) 471-5603
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: Academic records, previous school district enrollment
- Specific criteria for school placement: None
Hillsborough
Contact:
Chrissy Dorion, ART for DJJ Students405 E. Palm Ave.
Tampa, fl 33602
Phone: (813) 228-0805
Fax: (813) 228-0828
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: None
- Specific criteria for school placement: Students returning to from a DJJ program are placed in their zoned (neighborhood) school.
Holmes
Contact:
Jean B. West, General Support Administrator401 McLaughlin Avenue
Bonifay, FL 32425
Phone: (850) 547-0470
Fax: (850) 547-0474
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: DJJ program recommendation, student and parent input
- Specific criteria for school placement: None
Indian River
Contact:
Janis R. Spero, School Social Worker1507 19th Street
Vero Beach 32960
Phone: (772) 564-5736
Fax: (772) 564-3159
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: Suspension Expulsion Review Team (SERT) recommendations
- Specific criteria for school placement: Students returning from a DJJ program are placed in their zoned school on a behavior contract
Jackson
Contact:
John Hamilton, Director of Health and SafetyPO Box 5958
Marianna, FL. 32447
Phone: (850) 482-1200 x 278
Fax: (850) 482-1342
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: None
- Specific criteria for school placement: Students returning to Jackson County from a DJJ program are placed in their zoned school
Jefferson
Contact:
Dr. Melvin Roberts575 South Water St.
Monticello, Florida 32344
Phone: (850) 342-0100, Ext. 226
Fax: (850) 342-0108
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: Student charges (misdemeanors, felonies), Educational Record Review
- Specific criteria for school placement: None
Lafayette
Contact:
Debra Land, ESE Director363 NE Crawford Street
Mayo, FL 32066
Phone: (386) 294-4120
Fax: (386) 294-3072
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: None
- Specific criteria for school placement: Students returning from a DJJ program are placed in their zoned school (in an alternative classroom setting)
Lake
Contact:
John R. Schmidt, Administrative Coor-Safe Schools201 W. Burleigh Blvd
Tavares, FL 32778
Phone: (352) 253-6675
Fax: (352) 253-6676
E-mail:
Transition Process:
Alternate E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: None
- Specific criteria for school placement: Students returning from a DJJ program are placed in an alternative school for at least one full semester plus the remaining time until the next semester begins
Lee
Contact:
Mattie Young, Coordinator Student Welfare and Attendance2855 Colonial Boulevard
Fort Myers, FL 33966-1012
Phone: (239) 337-8263
Fax: (239) 335-1452
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: Students records, DJJ educational exit plan
- Specific criteria for school placement: None
Leon
Contact:
Richard Richardson, PrincipalSecond Chance School
860 Blountstown Highway
Tallahassee FL 32303
Phone: (850) 488-2087 X2149
Fax: (850) 410-1531
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: individual educational plan for exceptional education students
- Specific criteria for school placement: Non-exceptional education students are placed at an alternative school for a period of up to 45 days or until the remainder of the semester. Exceptional education students will have their individual educational plan reviewed before a recommendation for school placement is determined.
Notes: Students returning to Leon County Schools interested in adult education programs should contact Ghazvini Learning Center at (850) 488-2087 to schedule a reentry meeting.
Initial transition records should be sent to Kim Black by e-mail at , or mailed to her at: Ghazvini Learning Center, 860 Blountstown Highway, Tallahassee, FL 32304.
Levy
Contact:
Jeff Edison, Safety CoordinatorP.O. Drawer 129
Bronson, FL 32621
Phone: (352) 486-5231
Fax: (352) 486-5237
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: Student charges
- Specific criteria for school placement: None
Liberty
Contact:
Janna HillP.O. Box 429
12926 NW CR 12
Bristol, FL 32321
Phone: (850) 643-2275 x235
Fax: (850) 643-4183
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: Academic Records, DJJ educational exit transition plan, IEP and IAP's.
- Specific criteria for school placement: All eligible students return to regular school setting.
Madison
Contact:
Julia Waldrep, Director, Teaching and Learning210 N.W. Duval St.
Madison, FL 32340
Phone: (850) 973-5022 X 224
Fax: (850) 973-5020
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: Academic Records Review, DJJ recommendations
- Specific criteria for school placement: None
Manatee
Contact:
Mike McCannSupervisor of Alternative Education, DOP
215 Manatee Avenue West
Bradenton, FL 34205
Phone: (941) 708-8770 ext. 2081
Fax: (941) 209-7390
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: Juvenile justice involvement, student charges
- Specific criteria for school placement: None
Marion
Contact:
Ann Busby, Transition Specialist1517 SE 30th Ave, Suite 1
Ocala, FL 34471
Phone: (352) 671-6859
Fax: (352) 840-8259
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: IEP review, court orders, prior school history and placement
- Specific criteria for school placement: None
Martin
Contact:
William Connolly, Coordinator of Student Services500 E. Ocean Blvd.
Stuart, FL 34994
Phone: (772) 219-1200 X 30255
Fax: (772) 219-1246
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: IEP team review for ESE students
- Specific criteria for school placement: Non-ESE students returning from a DJJ program are placed in their zoned school
Monroe
Contact:
Helen Rowe, Transition Case Manager2100 Flagler Ave.
Key West, FL 33040
Phone: (305) 293-1549 ext. 54410
Fax: (305) 293-1547
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: Academic history, date of re-entry into school district
- Specific criteria for school placement: None
Nassau
Contact:
Andreu PowellCoordinator of Intervention & Prevention
Nassau County School Board
86207 Felmor Road
Yulee, FL 32097
Phone: (904) 491-9883
Fax: (904) 548-0439
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: Academic records, DJJ educational exit transition plan
- Specific criteria for school placement: None
Okaloosa
Contact:
Billy Mikel, Director461 West School Avenue
Crestview, FL 32526
Phone: (850) 683-9002
Fax: (850) 683-9000
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: None
- Specific criteria for school placement: Students returning from a DJJ program are placed in an alternative school for the remainder of the semester
Okeechobee
Contact:
Renee Geeting, Director of Student Services700 SW 2nd Ave.
Okeechobee, FL 34974
Phone: (863) 462-5000 X 258
Fax: (863) 462-5068
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: Review of education records, prior school history, educational exit plan, DJJ facility recommendations
- Specific criteria for school placement: None
Orange
Contact:
Shirley Johnson-Delgado, Senior Administrator6125 North Orange Blossom Trail
Orlando, FL 32810
Phone: (407) 992-0599
Fax: (407) 992-0914
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: Student school records, academic needs, DJJ program recommendation, school placement availability
- Specific criteria for school placement: None
Osceola
Contact:
Yolanda Marti, Guidance CounselorP.O. Box 809
Intercession City, FL 33848
Phone: (407) 518-2932
Fax: (407) 944-1382
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: None
- Specific criteria for school placement: Students returning from a DJJ program are placed in an alternative school (New Beginnings, Cornerstone, or Crossroads) for one semester
Palm Beach
Contact:
Crystal Leonard, Transition Coordinator1800 Osceola Drive
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
Phone: (561) 681-5943
Fax: (561) 681-5950
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: Review of education and treatment records from the facility
- Specific criteria for school placement: None
Pasco
Contact:
Darcy L. Menter, LMHC, Transition Specialist7227 Land o Lakes Blvd.
Land o Lakes, FL 34638
Phone: (813) 794-2442
Fax: (813) 794-2120
Cell: (813) 235-3038
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: Student records and exit transition plan from the facility
- Specific criteria for school placement: None
Pinellas
Contact:
Don Kucerik, Drop Out Prevention Specialist301-4th St. SW
Largo, FL 33779
Phone: (727) 588-6000
Fax: (727) 588-6109
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: Prior school placement, current educational status, school records
- Specific criteria for school placement: None
Polk
Contact:
Linda Peterson, Transition Specialist910 Lowry Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
Phone: (863) 413-2835
Fax: (863) 413-2779
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: Student records, exit transition plans
- Specific criteria for school placement: None
Putnam
Contact:
Travis Weaver, Student/Employee Hearing Officer Specialist200 South Seventh St.
Palatka, FL 32177
Phone: (386) 329-0538
Fax: (386) 329-0607
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: Students pending charges, expulsion, victim attending same school
- Specific criteria for school placement: None
Santa Rosa
Contact:
Phillip R. BlakeDJJ/ESE Transition Liaison
6751 Berryhill Street
Milton, FL 32570
Phone: (850) 981-7859
Fax: (850) 981-7861
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: Student records, career interest
- Specific criteria for school placement: None
Sarasota
Contact:
Dr. Linda Post, District Discipline Coordinator1960 Landings Blvd.
Sarasota, FL 34231
Phone: (941) 927-9000
Fax: (941) 927-4024
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: Review of academic assessments, ESE status, past placement, and history, DJJ recommendations, student’s needs
- Specific criteria for school placement: None
Seminole
Contact:
Dr. Erica Pooler, Education Liaison for Juvenile Justice Programs400 East Lake Mary Blvd.
Lake Mary, FL 32771
Phone: (407) 320-0317
Fax: (407) 320-0585
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: None
- Specific criteria for school placement: All students are assigned to Eugene Gregory Academy for 30 days. After 30 days, students behavior is reviewed for appropriate placement in their home school.
St. Johns
Contact:
Paul Abbatinozzi, District Transition Specialist40 Orange St.
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Phone: (904) 547-7689
Fax: (904) 547-7695
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: Meeting with the social worker, develop an academic plan, review education records and age of student
- Specific criteria for school placement: None
St. Lucie
Contact:
Ms. Willie Mae Clark, Transition Specialist1905 South 11th Street
Ft. Pierce, FL 34950
Phone: (772) 468-5253
Fax: (772) 595-1112
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: Length of stay in DJJ program, committing charges, overall academic and behavior performance, ESE services provided number of credits earned, age of youth, DJJ recommendations
- Specific criteria for school placement: None
Sumter
Contact:
Jean Holstein, Coordinator of Student Services2680 West County Rd 476
Bushnell, FL 33513
Phone: (352) 793-2315
Fax: (352) 793-4180
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: None
- Specific criteria for school placement: Students returning from a DJJ program attend an alternative school for a minimum of one semester, but usually for one year
Suwannee
Contact:
Elizabeth Simpson, Director of Student Services702 2nd St.,NW
Live Oak, FL 32064
Phone: (386) 364-2631
Fax: (386) 364-2635
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: DJJ facility recommendation, student progress in DJJ facility
- Specific criteria for school placement: None
Taylor
Contact:
Alicia Beshears, Assistant Principal900 Johnson Stripling Rd.
Perry, FL 32347
Phone: (850) 838-2525
Fax: (850) 838-2521
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: Last school attended, student discipline history, age, number of credits, grade point average, and committing offense
- Specific criteria for school placement: None
Union
Contact:
Barry Sams, Director of Alternative Programs/Adult Education208 S.E. 6th Street
Lake Butler, FL 32054
Phone: (386) 496-1300
Fax: (386) 496-4919
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: Student records, DJJ recommendations (including services needed)
- Specific criteria for school placement: None
Volusia
Contact:
Cindy Fisher, Student Discipline CoordinatorP.O. Box 2118
DeLand, FL 32721
Phone: (386) 255-6475 Ext. 20076
Fax: (386) 943-3434
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: None
- Specific criteria for school placement: Students return to their zoned school
Wakulla
Contact:
Beth O'Donnell, Director of InstructionP.O. Box 100
Crawfordville, Fl 32326
Phone: (850) 926-0065
Fax: (850) 926-0123
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: Transition committee to review academic records.
- Specific criteria for school placement: None
Walton
Contact:
Cathy Hall, Coordinator of Instructional Support ServicesWalton County School District
145 Park St. Suite 5
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
Phone: (850) 892-1153 ext. 4
Fax: (850) 892-1195
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: None
- Specific criteria for school placement: Students returning from a DJJ program are placed in Walton Academy, which is a charter school serving adjudicated youth for a minimum of nine weeks
Washington
Contact:
Pat Collins, Director of Administrative Services652 3rd St.
Chipley, FL 32428
Phone: (850) 638-6222
Fax: (850) 638-6226
E-mail:
Transition Process:
- Factors considered for school placement: School district staffing, review of student’s records
- Specific criteria for school placement: None

