Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
3/9/2020 - 7:00 PM
Category:
Consent Agenda
Type:
Action
Subject:
16.5 Review and approval of contract amendment between MDUSD and Communication Works for Speech and Language Pathologist Services
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
:
Insurance and Master Contract
File Attachment:
Communication Works insurance.pdf
19-20 Communication Works Master Contract.pdf
Summary
:
Communication Works 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. Communication Works is a company that is utilized to provide Speech Services to ensure that all of our needed Speech Services are covered for the 2019-2020 school year. MDUSD Personnel Department and Special Education continues to recruit and hire district employees.
Funding
:
Special Education Department Program Code 12190 Speech / Audiology
Fiscal Impact
:
The original contracted amount between MDUSD and Communication Works was for $450,000. The requested increase is for $386,000. This amount it already included in the approved budget for the 2019-2020 school year.
Recommendation
Approve the increase amount of $386,000 between MDUSD and Communication Works.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Amy Sudrla - Special Education Administrator
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:
Robert Martinez - Superintendent