Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
12/18/2024 - 6:00 PM  
Category:
Special Education and Student Services  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
16.40 Review and Potential Approval of Amendment to Increase Independent Service Contract with Skezics Corporation dba Right Direction for the 2024/25 School Year  
LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Goal:
Goal 2:
Highly qualified, culturally proficient, and responsive staff will create learning environment respectful of all students' backgrounds ensuring they are college and career ready when they graduate.
 
Policy:
 
Enclosure:
 
File Attachment:
24-25 Right Direction ISC - FINAL.pdf
Right Direction insurance 3-19-25.pdf
Right Direction Amendment #1 - MDUSD signature.pdf
 
Summary:
Right Direction is an independent contractor that provides transportation services to and from out of state residential programs for the district's students who are placed in therapeutic residential programs. Additional funds in the amount of $7,500.00 are requested at this time to cover anticipated student transportation costs for the remainder of the 2024/25 school year.  
Funding:
General Purpose/Special Education
Program Code 16640 Non-Certified Contractors
 
Fiscal Impact:
Increase of $7,500.00 to bring contract to $27,500.00  
Recommendation
Move to approve amendment to increase independent service contract with Skezics Corporation dba Right Direction for the 2024/25 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:  
Adrian Vargas - Chief Business Officer
Signed By:  
Dr. Adam Clark - Superintendent
 
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Keisha Nzewi Moved, Member Debra Mason seconded to approve the Original motion 'Move to approve amendment to increase independent service contract with Skezics Corporation dba Right Direction for the 2024/25 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