Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 10/19/2022 - 5:30 PM
Category: DIVISION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION AND PUPIL SUPPORT SERVICES
Type: Action
Subject: 13.4 Agreement with Rethink Autism, Inc. for the 2022 - 2023 School Year
District Goals:
Enclosure
File Attachment:
Rethink Rate Sheet 22-23.pdf
BOSC Rethink Autism, Inc.. 22-23.xlsx
2022-2023 Rethink Autism Inc. Schedule B.xls
Guidelines Rethink Autism, Inc. 2022-2023.pdf
Rationale: Special Education - GML-104B
1. Agreement with Rethink Autism, Inc. for the 2022 - 2023 School Year
Term: September 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023
Amount: $58,000.00
Account: 490-5271-23G114-2250-B2300
490-5271-23G115-2250-B2300
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 1,500 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.
Met with vender in Mid-September regarding programs and rates. The quote from vendor was received after the September Stated Meeting.
BOE Recommendation: Stated Meeting 10/19/22
Funding: Account: 490-5271-23G114-2250-B2300 - $54,000.00
490-5271-23G115-2250-B2300 - $ 4,000.00
Resolution: 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
parent in research-based intervention.

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 $58,000.00.

It is acknowledged and agreed that pursuant to the terms of that certain intermunicipal agreement by and between the City of Yonkers Board of Education (“BOE”) and the City of Yonkers (the “City”) as filed in the Office of the City Clerk on June 16, 2014, the terms of this agreement are subject to review and revision by the Corporation Counsel, as well as approval by the City’s Board of Contract and Supply. Furthermore, this Agreement shall not be enforceable until signed by both parties and approved by the Corporation Counsel’s Office.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Dr. Luis Rodriguez - Assistant Superintendent
Signed By:
Tom Collich - Purchasing Director
Signed By:
Finance Department - Finance Reviewer
Signed By:
Elizabeth Janocha - Deputy Commissioner
Signed By:
John Liszewski - Commissioner
Signed By:
Matthew Gallagher - Corporation Counsel
Signed By:
Dr. Edwin M. Quezada - Superintendent of Schools
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Gail Burns Moved, Member Dr. John Castanaro 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
parent in research-based intervention.

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 $58,000.00.

It is acknowledged and agreed that pursuant to the terms of that certain intermunicipal agreement by and between the City of Yonkers Board of Education (“BOE”) and the City of Yonkers (the “City”) as filed in the Office of the City Clerk on June 16, 2014, the terms of this agreement are subject to review and revision by the Corporation Counsel, as well as approval by the City’s Board of Contract and Supply. Furthermore, this Agreement shall not be enforceable until signed by both parties and approved by the Corporation Counsel’s Office.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 8 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 8 - 0
   
Rev. Steve Lopez     Yes
Kevin Cacace     Yes
Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio     Yes
Dr. John Castanaro     Yes
Gail Burns     Yes
Sheila Greenwald     Yes
Rosemarie Linton     Yes
Lawrence Sykes     Yes