Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
6/28/2023 - 6:00 PM  
Category:
Special Education and Student Services  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
15.53 Review and Potential Approval of 2023-2024 School Year Contract between Mt. Diablo Unified School District and ProCare Therapy  
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:
23-24 ProCare Master Contract.pdf
Procare - Insurance 2024-01-01.pdf
 
Summary:
New Directions Solutions dba ProCare Therapy is a non-public agency (NPA) that provides classroom paraprofessionals, 1:1 paraprofessionals, behavior therapist and registered behavior technicians to support our students with 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. New Directions Solutions dba ProCare Therapy is a company that is utilized to provide these services to ensure that all of our needed services are covered for the 2023-2024 school year. Mt. Diablo Unified School District Human Resources, Student Services and Special Education continues to recruit and hire district employees.  
Funding:
Program Code: 16610 Nonpublic Agencies  
Fiscal Impact:
$100,000  
Recommendation
Move to approve the contact of $100,000 between Mt. Diablo Unified School District and ProCare Therapy for the 2023-2024 School Year.  
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:  
Nancy Chen - Chief Accountant
Signed By:  
Cesar Alvarado - General Counsel
Signed By:  
Dr. Adam Clark - Superintendent
 
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Linda Mayo Moved, Member Keisha Nzewi seconded to approve the Original motion 'Move to approve the contact of $100,000 between Mt. Diablo Unified School District and ProCare Therapy for the 2023-2024 School Year.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 4 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 4 - 0
   
Erin McFerrin     Yes
Debra Mason     Yes
Linda Mayo     Yes
Keisha Nzewi     Yes