Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
10/12/2022 - 6:00 PM  
Category:
Special Education and Student Services  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
15.29 Review and Potential Approval of Increase to Master Contract with A Better Chance School 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:
A Better Chance - 2022-23 Master Contract - Final.pdf
A Better Chance - Amendment 1 - Vendor Signed.pdf
A Better Chance - Insurance 2023-02-17.pdf
 
Summary:
A Better Chance School is a California certified non-public school that serves children and young adults from ages 6 to 22 that have autism and other developmental disabilities. Students have been placed in a non-public school due to challenges in receiving a free appropriate public education in less restrictive settings. Requested funds are to cover anticipated student placements for the 2022/23 school year.  
Funding:
General Purpose/Special Education
Program Code 16600 Non-Public Schools
 
Fiscal Impact:
The requested increase of $66,000.00 would bring the new contract total to $90,000.00.  
Recommendation
Move to approve increase to master contract with A Better Chance School 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 increase to master contract with A Better Chance School 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