Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
5/10/2023 - 6:00 PM  
Category:
Transportation  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
15.34 Review and Potential Approval of Special Education Student Transportation Independent Service Contract, Amendment #1 with Pawar Transportation for the 2022-2023 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:
MDUSD - Pawar Transportation ISC Amend1 May 2023.pdf
Pawar ISC 22.23.pdf
 
Summary:
Staff is requesting additional funding on the 2022-2023 Independent Services contract for Pawar Transportation, LLC for the 2022-2023 School Year to provide the District additional funds to pay the invoices for student transportation for the District's Special Education students as contracted. The contractor provides transportation to and from public and non public schools to home as specified. The cost of each trip is charged to and paid for from the Special Education and Transportation Department's budget. This year’s independent services contract was opened at $500,000.  
Funding:
01.0929.5001.3600.09290000.554.554.5100  
Fiscal Impact:
Increase of $150,000.00, bringing the contract total to $650,000.00 for 2022-2023  
Recommendation
Move to approve the Special Education student transportation independent service contract, amendment #1 with Pawar Transportation, LLC, for the 2022-2023 school year.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Julie Carpenter - Administrative Secretary
Signed By:  
Cristian Lepe - Transportation Coordinator
Signed By:  
Nancy Chen - Chief Accountant
Signed By:  
Dr. Lisa Gonzales - Chief Business Officer
Signed By:  
Dr. Adam Clark - Superintendent
 
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Erin McFerrin Moved, Member Linda Mayo seconded to approve the Original motion 'Move to approve the Special Education student transportation independent service contract, amendment #1 with Pawar Transportation, LLC, for the 2022-2023 school year.'. 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