Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
10/8/2024 - 5:30 PM  
Category:
Curriculum and Instruction  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
10.8 Approval of Consultant Agreement between Azusa Unified School District (AUSD) and Gallardo Speech Pathology, Inc.  
Strategic Goals:
1. Student Learning
Every student will receive a well-rounded education that meets their diverse needs and ensures their growth, achievement, and success.
 
Policy:
 
Enclosure:
 
File Attachment:
Consultant agreement between AUSD and Gallardo Speech Pathology, Inc.pdf
 
Rationale:
Gallardo Speech Pathology, Inc. will provide assessments to meet requirements of Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs). IEEs can be requested by the parents as outlined in the East San Gabriel Valley Special Education Plan Area Parents’ Rights and Procedural Safeguards. Gallardo Speech Pathology, Inc. has been providing services to AUSD since 2022.  
Budgetary Impact:
The cost, not to exceed $2,850 per IEE, to be paid from Special Education funds.  
Recommendation
It is recommended the Board of Education approve consultant agreement between AUSD and Gallardo Speech Pathology, Inc.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Lisa Allen - Secretary to the Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services
Signed By:  
Norma Carvajal-Camacho - Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services
Signed By:  
Arturo Ortega - Superintendent
 
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Gabriela Arellanes Moved, Member Adrian Greer seconded to approve the Original motion 'It is recommended the Board of Education approve consultant agreement between AUSD and Gallardo Speech Pathology, Inc.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 4 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 4 - 0
   
Yolanda Rodriguez-Peña     Yes
Adrian Greer     Yes
Gabriela Arellanes     Yes
Sabrina Bow, Ed.D.     Yes