Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
9/28/2022 - 6:00 PM  
Category:
Special Education and Student Services  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
15.28 Review and Potential Approval of 2022-2023 School Year Contract between Mt. Diablo Unified School District and Ascend Rehab Services  
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:
Master Contract and Insurance  
File Attachment:
Ascend - 2022-23 Master Contract - Vendor Signed.pdf
Ascend - Insurance 2023-03-04.pdf
 
Summary:
Ascend Rehab Servicesis a non-public agency (NPA) that provides Speech and Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapist and paraeducators for school-based services that are identified on Individual Education Plans (IEP's). When Mt. Diablo Unified School District is not able to fill all open positions with district employees, the use of contract agencies is necessary to ensure that we are in compliance with state and federal law that governs special education. Ascend Rehab Services is a company that is utilized to provide Speech Therapy Services to ensure that all of our needed services are covered for the 2022-2023 school year. Mt. Diablo Unified School District Human Resources and Special Education continues to recruit and hire district employees.  
Funding:
Funding: 12190 Special Education DIS: Speech/Audiology, 12170 Special Education DIS: OT/PT/APE, 10000 Special Education SDC Operating  
Fiscal Impact:
$2,050,000.00  
Recommendation
Move to approve the contract amount of $2,050,000.00 between Mt. Diablo Unified School District and Ascend Rehab Services.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Amy Sudrla - 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 the contract amount of $2,050,000.00 between Mt. Diablo Unified School District and Ascend Rehab Services.'. 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