Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
2/2/2022 - 6:00 PM  
Category:
Special Education and Student Services  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
15.5 Review and Potential Approval of the 2021-2022 School Year Contract Increase between Mt. Diablo Unified School District and Speech Pathology Group  
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:
Amendment, insurance and master contract  
File Attachment:
21-22 Speech Pathology Group Master Contract.pdf
MDUSD Amendemt- signed 1.19.22.pdf
SPG Insurance (New).pdf
 
Summary:
Speech Pathology Group is a non-public agency (NPA) that provides Speech and Language Pathologists (SLPs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT’s), Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA’s, and Education Technicians (classroom assistants) for school-based services that are identified on Individual Education Plans (IEP's). When Mt. Diablo Unified School District is not able to fill all open positions with district employees, the use of contract agencies is necessary to ensure that we are in compliance with state and federal law that governs special education. Speech Pathology Group is a company that is utilized to provide these services to ensure that all of our needed services are covered for the 2021-2022 school year. Mt. Diablo Unified School District Human Resources and Special Education continues to recruit and hire district employees.  
Funding:
Funding: 12190 Special Education: Speech/Audiology ($75,000), 12170 Special Education: APE/OT/PT ($70,000), 16610 Special Education Non-Public Agencies ($135,000), 10000 Special Education Special Day Class Operating ($50,000), 50460 Student Services Medi-Cal Admin Activities ($1000,000)  
Fiscal Impact:
The increased of $430,000 brings the contract total to $1,060,000 and is already included in the approved budget for the 2021-2022 school year.
 
Recommendation
Move to approve the contract increase amount of $430,000 between Mt. Diablo Unified School District and Speech Pathology Group.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Amy Sudrla - Special Education Administrator
Signed By:  
Bryan Cassin - Special Education Administrator
Signed By:  
Felicia Stuckey-Smith - Director Student Services
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 contract increase amount of $430,000 between Mt. Diablo Unified School District and Speech Pathology Group.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 5 - 0
   
Linda Mayo     Yes
Debra Mason     Yes
Cherise Khaund     Yes
Keisha Nzewi     Yes
Erin McFerrin     Yes