Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
8/17/2022 - 6:00 PM  
Category:
Special Education and Student Services  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
15.45 Review and Potential Approval of Independent Service Contract with Fusion Academy 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:
Fusion - 2022-23 ISC - Vendor Signed.pdf
Fusion - Insurance 2023-06-30.pdf
 
Summary:
Fusion Academy provides an educational program for students in the Mt. Diablo Unified School District that have been placed through the Individual Education Program (IEP) or Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process. The program is highly structured with intensive 1:1 instruction for students that have been unsuccessful in traditional school settings, including non-public schools. Requested funds are to cover projected student placements for the 2022-2023 school year.  
Funding:
General Purpose/Special Education
Program Code 16660 Non-Certified Placements
 
Fiscal Impact:
The requested contract amount of $350,000.00 is a budgeted expense in the 2022/23 budget. No additional funds are requested.  
Recommendation
Move to approve independent service contract with Fusion Academy for the 2022/23 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 Linda Mayo seconded to approve the Original motion 'Move to approve independent service contract with Fusion Academy 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