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Subject:
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13.7 Review and Potential Approval Contract between MDUSD and CA Therapy Connection for Speech and Language Pathologist Services (2020-21) |
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LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Goal:
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Enclosure:
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Master Contract and Insurance |
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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CA Therapy Connection is a non-public agency (NPA) that provides Speech and Language Pathology Services for school based services that are identified on Individual Education Plans (IEP's). When the district (MDUSD) 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 govern special education. CA Therapy Connection is a company that is utilized to provide Speech Services to ensure that all of our needed Speech Services are covered for the 20.21 school year. MDUSD Personnel Department and Special Education continues to recruit and hire district employees. |
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Funding:
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Special Education Department Program Code 12190 Speech / Audiology |
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The requested contract amount between MDUSD and CA Therapy Connection is $134,000 . This amount it already included in the approved budget for the 20.21 school year. |
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Recommendation
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Move to Approve the amount of $134,000 between MDUSD and CA Therapy Connection for the 2020 - 2021 School Year. |
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Approvals:
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Recommended By: |
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Amy Sudrla - Special Education Administrator |
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Signed By: |
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Wendi Aghily - Chief, Pupil Services and Special Education |
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Signed By: |
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Mika Arbelbide - Director of Fiscal Services |
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Signed By: |
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Cesar Alvarado - General Counsel |
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Signed By: |
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Jennifer Sachs (Designee) - Designee for Final Signature |
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