Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 4/12/2023 - 6:00 PM
Category: Special Education and Student Services
Type: Action
Subject: 13.22 Review and Potential Approval of Contract with Department of Rehabilitation
LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Goal:
College and Career Access to College and Career Goal 1.12, 1.18, 1.19
Access to College and Career Goal 1.12, 1.18, 1.19
Policy:
Enclosure
File Attachment:
DOR Scope of Work.pdf
DOR Board Resolution to comply.pdf
DOR Civil Rights Attachment.pdf
DOR Certification to comply.pdf
DOR Exhibit A Scope of Work.pdf
Summary: Staff recommends approval of a We Can Work contract with the Department of Rehabilitation to provide services for students who meet the definition of a Student with a Disability who need We Can Work (WCW) services. Students with disabilities from the Bridge Program based at the Loma Vista Adult Education Campus will be referred to the DOR office in Concord for WCW services to allow them to obtain skills and insight into the world of work. Mt. Diablo USD staff will identify students who can benefit from DOR services. The referral process includes Mt. Diablo USD staff providing DOR a completed referral form, copy of signed releases of information, school disability documentation (ITP/IEP, current Psycho-Educational Report, and/or academic records) and any other DOR documents necessary for enrollment in DOR Student Services. Services will also be made available to DOR applicants and/or recipients of DOR services within the Blind Field Services (BFS) District as appropriate. This contract will focus specifically on the provision of Work-based Learning Experience services and will fund paid internships up to 100 hours per student. A We Can Work (WCW) may provide DOR student services to students who are not younger than 16 nor older than 21 years, unless the student is participating in a special education program and receiving services beyond the age of 21 (for students participating in secondary education programs such as adult transition programs), but not beyond the point at which a program participant exits their special education program. The WCW contractor, Mt. Diablo Unified School District, will provide information to program participants with ID/DD ages 16-21 regarding Employment First, opportunities for employment, and supports to achieve Competitive Integrated Employment. For fiscal year 2023-2024, a total of 30 unduplicated participants will receive services through this contract. For fiscal year 2024-2025, a total of 30 unduplicated participants will receive services through this contract. For fiscal year 2025-2026, a total of 30 unduplicated participants will receive services through this contract.
Funding: N/A
Fiscal Impact Incoming funds to be dispersed to students through the internships
Recommendation: Move to approve the contract as presented.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Wendi Aghily - Chief, Pupil Services and Special Education
Signed By:
Dr. Lisa Gonzales - Chief Business Officer
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 the contract 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