Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
4/23/2025 - 6:00 PM  
Category:
Special Education and Student Services  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
14.14 Review and Potential Approval to Increase the Independent Service Contract with Big Minds for the 2024/2025 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 high expectations and rigorous instruction in the California State Standards that prepare them for college and career.
 
Policy:
 
Enclosure:
 
File Attachment:
Big Minds - Insurance 2025-10-16.pdf
Big Minds - 2024-25 ISC - Final.pdf
Big Minds - Amendment 1 - Final.pdf
 
Summary:
Big Minds, Inc. is a non-traditional integrated program located in Pinole, California, that focuses on programming for students who are considered gifted but also have disabilities in the areas of behavior, social-emotional, and physical impairments. Additional funds are requested to cover anticipated costs for the 2024-2025 school year.  
Funding:
General Purpose/Special Education
Funding: R 6500 P 16660 Noncertified Placements
 
Fiscal Impact:
Increase of $1,100.00 brings the contract total to $36,600.00  
Recommendation
Move to approve increase to independent service contract with Big Minds for the 2024/2025 school year as presented.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Yvonne Benitez - Senior Secretary
Signed By:  
Ivanna Huthman - Administrator Special Education Dispute Resolution
Signed By:  
Wendi Aghily - Chief, Pupil Services and Special Education
Signed By:  
Adrian Vargas - Chief Business Officer
Signed By:  
Elizabeth McClanahan - Director of Purchasing and Warehouse
Signed By:  
Dr. Adam Clark - Superintendent
 
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Debra Mason Moved, Member Thomas McDougall seconded to approve the Original motion 'Move to approve increase to independent service contract with Big Minds for the 2024/2025 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
Thomas McDougall     Yes