Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
4/27/2022 - 6:00 PM  
Category:
Special Education and Student Services  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
14.13 Review and Potential Approval to Increase Independent Service Contract with School Psychology Group for the 2021/22 School Year  
LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Goal:
Goal 2:
High quality, culturally proficient, and responsive staff will provide engaging instruction respectful of all students' backgrounds to ensure they are college and career ready.
 
Policy:
 
Enclosure:
 
File Attachment:
21-22 School Psych Group ISC (1).pdf
School Psych Group Insurance (1).pdf
21-22 School Psych Group - Amendment 2.pdf
 
Summary:
School Psychology Group is a local provider of independent educational evaluations at district request. Independent educational evaluations can be requested by parents when they are in disagreement with a district assessment within the legal timeframe of two years per the procedural safeguards in special education. An amendment was approved for $16,000.00 by the board at the February 23, 2022 meeting. This second amendment is to cover anticipated costs for the remainder of the 2021/22 school year.  
Funding:
General Purpose/Special Education
Program Code 16640 Non-Certified Contractors
 
Fiscal Impact:
The increase of $1,000.00 brings the contract total to $36,500.00. Requested funds are a budgeted expense in the 2021/22 budget.  
Recommendation
Move to approve increase to independent service contract with School Psychology Group 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 Keisha Nzewi seconded to approve the Original motion 'Move to approve increase to independent service contract with School Psychology Group for the 2021/22 school year as presented.'. 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