Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
10/27/2021 - 6:00 PM  
Category:
Special Education and Student Services  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
15.11 Review and Potential Approval of Increase to Master Contract with California Autism Foundation dba A Better Chance School for the 2021/22 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:
21-22 A Better Chance School Master Contract.pdf
A Better Chance School Insurance (1).pdf
A Better Chance - Contract Amendment 1.pdf
 
Summary:
California Autism Foundation dba A Better Chance School is a California certified non-public school that serves children and young adults from ages 6 to 22 that have autism and other developmental disabilities. Students have been placed in a non-public school due to challenges in receiving a free appropriate public education in a less restrictive setting. Requested funds are to cover one new student placement for the 2021/22 school year.  
Funding:
General Purpose/Special Education
Program Code 16600 Non-Public Schools		  
Fiscal Impact:
The requested increase of $49,653.22 brings the new contract total to $119,653.22.  
Recommendation
Move to approve increase to master contract with California Autism Foundation dba A Better Chance School 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 Debra Mason Moved, Member Linda Mayo seconded to approve the Original motion 'Move to approve increase to master contract with California Autism Foundation dba A Better Chance School 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
   
Erin McFerrin     Yes
Debra Mason     Yes
Linda Mayo     Yes
Keisha Nzewi     Yes
Cherise Khaund     Yes