Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 9/20/2023 - 3:30 PM
Category: Consent Calendar
Type: Action
Subject: 11.11 CURRICULUM: Ratification of Professional Services Agreement With New Direction Solutions, LLC dba Bilingual Therapies to Provide Staffing Services (funded through Special Education at an estimated cost of $68,250, not the General Fund)
Strategic Plan:
Enclosure
File Attachment:
Bilingual Therapies - REVISED ERMHS Support Srvs PVHS 23-24.pdf
Summary: The Perris Union High School District entered an Agreement for Professional Services with New Direction Solutions, LLC dba Bilingual Therapies. These services will provide staffing as needed at District school sites. Currently, a position for an ERMHS therapist is needed for coverage at Paloma Valley High School at a cost of $130 per hour. These services will be provided for Paloma Valley High School students with special education needs in accordance with their IEP. The term of this Agreement shall be from August 25, 2023, through June 30, 2024, with an estimated cost of $68,250 based on current need. This item is being brought before the Board as ratification due to the immediate need for ERMHS services to comply with student needs.
Funding: The cost for this item is included in the 2023-24 operating budget funded through Special Education, not the General Fund.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees ratify the Professional Services Agreement with New Directions Solutions, LLC dba Bilingual Therapies to provide staffing services.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Amil Alzubaidi - Director - Special Education
Signed By:
Robert Brough - Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services
Signed By:
Sylvia Hinojosa - Director - Purchasing
Signed By:
Candace Reines - Deputy Superintendent
Signed By:
Grant Bennett - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Steve Campos Moved, Member Edward Garcia, Jr. seconded to approve the Original motion 'It is recommended that the Board of Trustees ratify the Professional Services Agreement with New Directions Solutions, LLC dba Bilingual Therapies to provide staffing services.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 5 - 0
   
Elizabeth Vallejo     Yes
Steve Campos     Yes
Edward Garcia, Jr.     Yes
Anthony T. Stafford, Sr.     Yes
David Nelissen     Yes