Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
1/19/2022 - 6:00 PM  
Category:
Special Education and Student Services  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
15.8 Review and Potential Approval of Increase to Master Contract with Building Connections Behavioral Health for the 2021/22 School Year  
LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Goal:
Goal 1:
All students will receive a high quality education in a safe and welcoming environment with equitable and high expectations, access to technology, and instruction in the California State Standards that prepare them for college and career.
 
Policy:
 
Enclosure:
 
File Attachment:
21-22 Building Connections Master Contract (2).pdf
Building Connections Insurance (2).pdf
21-22 Building Connections Amendment 2.pdf
 
Summary:
Building Connections Behavioral Health is a California certified non-public agency provider of school-based behavioral services including registered behavior technicians and board certified behavior analysts. The district utilizes non-public agencies to fill district vacancies to provide related services to special education students according to the student's individual education program. Requested funds are to cover anticipated expenses for the remainder of the 2021/22 school year.  
Funding:
General Purpose/Special Education
Program Code 16610 Special Education Non-Public Agencies
 
Fiscal Impact:
The requested increase of $75,000.00 brings the contract total to $175,000.00. Requested funds are included in the 2021/22 budget.  
Recommendation
Move to approve the increase to the master contract with Building Connections Behavioral Health for the 2021/22 school year as presented.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Bryan Cassin - Special Education Administrator
Signed By:  
Wendi Aghily - Chief, Pupil Services and Special Education
Signed By:  
Elizabeth McClanahan - Director of Purchasing and Warehouse
Signed By:  
Mika Arbelbide - Director of Fiscal Services
Signed By:  
Cesar Alvarado - General Counsel
Signed By:  
Dr. Adam Clark - Superintendent
 
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Linda Mayo Moved, Member Cherise Khaund seconded to approve the Original motion 'Move to approve the increase to the master contract with Building Connections Behavioral Health for the 2021/22 school year as presented.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 4 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 4 - 0
   
Debra Mason     Yes
Cherise Khaund     Yes
Keisha Nzewi     Yes
Erin McFerrin     Yes