Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 3/15/2023 - 5:30 PM
Category: DIVISION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION AND PUPIL SUPPORT SERVICES
Type: Action
Subject: 13.8 Agreement with Ascend Autism Behavioral Services, PLLC for the 2022 - 2023 School Year
District Goals:
Enclosure
File Attachment:
Ascend Autism Behavioral Services- Schedule B (2) 22-23.pdf
Ascend Autism Behavioral Services BOCS.pdf
Ascend Autism Behavioral Services 10 Questions.pdf
Ascend Autism Behavioral Services- Proposal 22-23.pdf
Rationale: Special Education
1. Agreement with Ascend Autism Behavioral Services, PLLC for the 2022 - 2023 School Year
Term: 2022-2023 School Year
Amount:
$22,125.00
Account:
450-5271-100000-2250- 2300
Scope- Ascend Autism Behavioral Services, PLLC is a qualified provider of Applied Behavior Analysis therapy to children diagnosed with ASD on an as needed basis and as requested by the District. They will provide therapy and/or educational services to special education students and families with the School District.
Funding: Amount:
$22,125.00
Account:
450-5271-100000-2250- 2300
Resolution: Ladies and Gentlemen:

WHEREAS Ascend Autism Behavioral Services, PLLC shall provide services to assist the District in meeting the needs of its special education students,

WHEREAS the Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to enter into an agreement with Ascend Autism Behavioral Services, PLLC, and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to enter into a contract with Ascend Autism Behavioral Services, PLLC at a cost not to exceed $22,125.00
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 Kevin Cacace Moved, Member Sheila Greenwald seconded to approve the Original motion 'Ladies and Gentlemen:

WHEREAS Ascend Autism Behavioral Services, PLLC shall provide services to assist the District in meeting the needs of its special education students,

WHEREAS the Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to enter into an agreement with Ascend Autism Behavioral Services, PLLC, and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to enter into a contract with Ascend Autism Behavioral Services, PLLC at a cost not to exceed $22,125.00'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 8 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 8 - 0
   
Rosemarie Linton     Yes
Sheila Greenwald     Yes
Lawrence Sykes     Yes
Gail Burns     Yes
Dr. John Castanaro     Yes
Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio     Yes
Kevin Cacace     Yes
Rev. Steve Lopez     Yes