Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
2/22/2023 - 6:00 PM  
Category:
Special Education and Student Services  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
15.26 Review and Potential Approval of Increase Independent Service Contract Between Mt. Diablo Unified School District (MDUSD) and Dr. Sara Rice Schiff, Ph.D., SRP Psychological Services for the 2022/23 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:
Schiff, Sara 2022-2023 ISC Final.pdf
Schiff, Sara Insurance 2023-2024.pdf
Schiff, Sara Contract Amendment vendor signature.pdf
 
Summary:
Dr. Sara Rice Schiff Ph.D. is a provider of independent educational evaluations on behalf of Mt. Diablo Unified School District's special education program. These evaluations are requested when there is a dispute over the findings of a district conducted special education evaluation. Additional funds in the amount of $9,600 are requested to cover one new referral for independent evaluation.  
Funding:
General Purpose/Special Education
Program Code 16640 non-certified contractors
 
Fiscal Impact:
Increase of $9,600.00 brings the contract total to $33,600.00.  
Recommendation
Move to approve increase to independent service contract with Dr. Sara Rice Schiff, Ph.D., SRP Psychological Services, for the 2022/23 School Year as presented.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Renee Rogers - Administrative Assistant
Signed By:  
Wendi Aghily - Chief, Pupil Services and Special Education
Signed By:  
Elizabeth McClanahan - Director of Purchasing and Warehouse
Signed By:  
Nancy Chen - Chief Accountant
Signed By:  
Cesar Alvarado - General Counsel
Signed By:  
Dr. Adam Clark - Superintendent
 
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Cherise Khaund Moved, Member Debra Mason seconded to approve the Original motion 'Move to approve increase to independent service contract with Dr. Sara Rice Schiff, Ph.D., SRP Psychological Services, for the 2022/23 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