Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
7/27/2020 - 6:00 PM  
Category:
Consent Agenda  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
15.8 Review and Potential Approval of Independent Service Contract with Big Minds, Inc. for the 2020-2021 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:
20-21 Big Minds ISC.pdf
Big Minds insurance.pdf
 
Summary:
Big Minds, Inc. is a non-traditional private program located in Pinole, California, that focuses on programming for students who are considered gifted but also have disabilities in the areas of behavior, social-emotional and physical impairments. Requested funds are to cover student placement per a settlement agreement for the 2020-2021 school year.  
Funding:
General Purpose/Special Education
Program Code 16660 Non-Certified Placements
 
Fiscal Impact:
The requested amount of $71,000.00 is a budgeted expense in the 2020-2021 budget. No additional funds are requested.  
Recommendation
Review and Potential Approval of Independent Service Contract with Big Minds, Inc. for the 2020-2021 school year in the amount of $71,000.00  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Tara Ashoo - Administrative Assistant - Confidential
Signed By:  
Wendi Aghily - Chief, Pupil Services and Special Education
Signed By:  
Mika Arbelbide - Director of Fiscal Services
Signed By:  
Cesar Alvarado - General Counsel
Signed By:  
Jennifer Sachs (Designee) - Designee for Final Signature