Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 4/16/2025 - 6:00 PM
Category: Special Education and Student Services
Type: Action
Subject: 15.31 Review and Potential Approval to Increase the Independent Service Contract with Dual Minds Psychology for the 2024/2025 School Year.
LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Goal:
Goal 3:
Families and community will be informed and empowered as partners with Mt. Diablo Unified to support student learning and improve student outcomes.
Policy:
Enclosure
File Attachment:
24-25 Dual Minds ISC Final (1).pdf
Dual Minds Amendment #1- Final (1).pdf
Insurance - Dual Minds 25-4-12 (1).pdf
Dual Minds Amendment #2- MDUSD signature 2.pdf
Summary: Dual Minds Psychology provides Independent Educational Evaluations, District Initial Evaluations, Triennial Evaluations, Educationally Related Mental Health Services Assessments and Academic Only Assessments at the request of the district. Additional funds are being requested to provide continued support for the 2024/2025 school year.
Funding: General Purpose/Special Education Program Code: 16640 Non-Certified contractors
Fiscal Impact Increase of $25,000.00 brings the contract total to $45,608.00
Recommendation: Move to approve increase to independent service contract with Dr. Dual 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 Keisha Nzewi seconded to approve the Original motion 'Move to approve increase to independent service contract with Dr. Dual 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