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Meeting Date:
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8/16/2023 - 6:00 PM
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Category:
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DIVISION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION AND PUPIL SUPPORT SERVICES
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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13.6 Agreement with Rethink Autism, Inc. for the 2023-2024 School Year
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District Goals:
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Enclosure
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File Attachment:
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Rationale:
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Special Education-GML-104B
1. Agreement with Rethink Autism, Inc. for the 2023-2024 School Year
Term: September 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
Amount: $60,793.00
Account #:
490-5271-23G114-2250-B2300 (Pending NYSED Approval- IDEA 611 Grant)
490-5271-24H115-2250-B2300 (Pending NYSED Approval- IDEA 619 Grant)
Scope- Rethink Autism, Inc. is a web-based curriculum platform that puts effective treatment tools for children with autism into the hands of professionals. Rethink offers over 1,000 video-based exercises that are consistent with the applied behavior analysis (ABA) method, the education intervention that continued research has proven most effective in the treatment of autism. It is a student-centered curriculum that serves the individual student's needs and tracks individual student progress. Rethink Autism, Inc. will provide student access and teacher licenses to the interactive curriculum and lessons.
BOE Recommendation: Stated Meeting 8/16/23
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Funding:
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Amount: $60,793.00
Account #:
490-5271-23G114-2250-B2300- $56,793.00 (Pending NYSED Approval- IDEA 611 Grant)
490-5271-24H115-2250-B2300- $ 4,000.00 (Pending NYSED Approval- IDEA 619 Grant)
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Resolution:
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WHEREAS the Yonkers Board of Education wishes to enter into a contract with Rethink Autism, Inc. through their web-based treatment platform.
1. Create Individualized ABA-based curricula.
2. Manage data online and get automated reports, train staff and
parents in research-based interventions.
WHEREAS the District has determined that the services can best be provided by Rethink Autism, Inc., and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to enter into an agreement with Rethink Autism, Inc. for a total cost not to exceed $60,793.00.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Dr. Stephanie McCaskill - Executive Director
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Signed By:
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Tom Collich - Purchasing Director
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Signed By:
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Finance Department - Finance Reviewer
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Signed By:
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Elizabeth Janocha - Deputy Commissioner
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Signed By:
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John Liszewski - Commissioner
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Signed By:
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Matthew Gallagher - Corporation Counsel
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Signed By:
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Dr. Luis Rodriguez - Interim Superintendent of Schools
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Vote Results:
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| Original Motion | Member Kevin Cacace Moved, Member Lawrence Sykes seconded to approve the Original motion 'WHEREAS the Yonkers Board of Education wishes to enter into a contract with Rethink Autism, Inc. through their web-based treatment platform.
1. Create Individualized ABA-based curricula.
2. Manage data online and get automated reports, train staff and
parents in research-based interventions.
WHEREAS the District has determined that the services can best be provided by Rethink Autism, Inc., and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to enter into an agreement with Rethink Autism, Inc. for a total cost not to exceed $60,793.00.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 5 - 0 | | | | | Lawrence Sykes | Yes | | Sheila Greenwald | Yes | | Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio | Yes | | Rev. Steve Lopez | Yes | | Kevin Cacace | Yes | |
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