Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 4/13/2022 - 6:00 PM
Category: Special Education and Student Services
Type: Action
Subject: 16.11 Review and Potential Approval of Increase to Master Contract with Kyo Autism Therapy 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 Kyo Autism Therapy Master Contract (1).pdf
Kyo Autism Therapy Insurance (New).pdf
21-22 Kyo Autism Therapy - Amendment 1.pdf
Summary: Kyo Autism Therapy is a California certified non-public agency provider of behavioral services for the district. Requested funds are to cover anticipated behavioral aides that are within student's Individual Educational Programs (IEPs) and documented through an individual service agreement. Non-public agency staff are utilized to maintain students in the least restrictive setting and to cover existing district vacancies with Special Education Assistant staff positions.
Funding: General Purpose/Special Education
Program Code 16610 Non-Public Agencies
Fiscal Impact The requested increase of $84,000.00 would bring the new contract total to $144,000.00. No additional funds are requested.

Recommendation: Move to approve increase to Kyo Autism Therapy 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 Keisha Nzewi Moved, Member Cherise Khaund seconded to approve the Original motion 'Move to approve increase to Kyo Autism Therapy 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