Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
10/14/2019 - 7:00 PM  
Category:
Consent Agenda  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
16.14 (Item #15) Review and Potential Approval of the Increase to the Independent Service Contract with Nina Bhatty, M.Ed. DBA Autism Universe for the 2019-2020 School Year  
LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Goal:
Goal 2:
High quality, culturally proficient, and responsive staff will provide engaging instruction respectful of all students' backgrounds to ensure they are college and career ready.
 
Policy:
 
Enclosure:
 
File Attachment:
19-20 Bhatty, Nina dba Autism Universe ISC.PDF
 
Summary:
Nina Bhatty DBA Autism Universe provides a specialized in-home behavioral based program for one Mt. Diablo Unified School District student. Student has been unsuccessful in accessing instruction in both traditional and non-public school settings and the IEP team has determined that the home setting constitutes the least restrictive environment.  
Funding:
General Purpose/Special Education
Program Code 16640 Non-Certified Contractors
 
Fiscal Impact:
The requested amount of $48,000.00 is a budgeted expense in the 2019-2020 budget. No additional funds are requested.  
Recommendation
Move to approve the Increase to the Independent Service Contract with Nina Bhatty, M.Ed. DBA Autism Universe for the 2019-2020 School Year  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Bryan Cassin - Special Education Administrator
Signed By:  
Wendi Aghily - Chief, Pupil Services and Special Education
Signed By:  
Mika Arbelbide - Director of Fiscal Services
Signed By:  
Larry Schoenke - Legal Counsel
Signed By:  
Robert Martinez - Superintendent
 
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Debra Mason Moved, Member Cherise Khaund seconded to approve the Original motion 'Move to approve the Increase to the Independent Service Contract with Nina Bhatty, M.Ed. DBA Autism Universe for the 2019-2020 School Year'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 4 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 4 - 0
   
Linda Mayo     Yes
Joanne Durkee     Yes
Debra Mason     Yes
Cherise Khaund     Yes