Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
1/9/2017 - 7:00 PM  
Category:
Consent Agenda  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
13.8 (Item #8) Increase to the Contract with Bright Path Therapies for Physical Therapy Services for the 2016-2017 School Year  
LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Goal:
Professional Learning Professional Development Focused on Special Populations Goal 2.7-2.10
Professional Development Focused on Special Populations Goal 2.7-2.10
College and Career California State Standards (CCSS) Goal 1.1-1.5, 1.17, 1.22-1.23
California State Standards (CCSS) Goal 1.1-1.5, 1.17, 1.22-1.23
 
Policy:
 
Enclosure:
Contract and Insurance  
File Attachment:
BRIGHT PATH THERAPISTS 16-17.pdf
 
Summary:
The district currently has to utilize the services of an NPA contract agency to fill the district Physical Therapists positions to meet the needs of the students as outlined in their Individual Education Plans (IEP). In previous years, the district contracted with three agencies to fulfill the need. This year the district is using two agencies; therefore an increase is needed of $200,000 to cover the contract and continue with services.  
Funding:
DIS / Other Specialized Operating Funds. Code 1219  
Fiscal Impact:
The new contract amount for the 2016-2017 school year is $250,000 and is a budgeted expense for the 16-17 school year.  
Recommendation
Approve the increase to the contract with Bright Path Therapies for physical therapy services for the 2016-2017 School Year.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Amy Sudrla - Special Education Administrator
Signed By:  
Wendi Aghily - Chief, Pupil Services and Special Education
Signed By:  
Nance Juner - Director of Fiscal Services
Signed By:  
Deborah Cooksey - Associate General Counsel
Signed By:  
Dr. Nellie Meyer - Superintendent
 
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Linda Mayo Moved, Member Cheryl Hansen seconded to approve the Original motion 'Approve the increase to the contract with Bright Path Therapies for physical therapy services for the 2016-2017 School Year.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 5 - 0
   
Linda Mayo     Yes
Joanne Durkee     Yes
Cheryl Hansen     Yes
Brian Lawrence     Yes
Debra Mason     Yes