Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 8/16/2022 - 5:30 PM
Category: Curriculum and Instruction
Type: Action
Subject: 11.7 Ratification/Approval of Consultant Agreement between Azusa Unified School District (AUSD) and Howard Taras, MD
Strategic Goals:
3. Fiscal Responsibility
We manage our fiscal resources responsibly and align budget decisions with District goals and priorities.
Policy:
Enclosure
File Attachment:
Consultant Agreement between AUSD and Howard Taras.pdf
Rationale: Approval of this agreement will provide medical authorization necessary for the Speech and Language Therapists to bill Medi-Cal for District reimbursement. AUSD has been working with Dr. Taras since 2018.
Budgetary Impact: The cost, not to exceed $70, will be paid from Medical Administrative Activities funds.
Recommendation: It is recommended the Board of Education ratify/approve Consultant Agreement between AUSD and Howard Taras, MD.
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 Yolanda Rodriguez-Peña Moved, Member Gabriela Arellanes seconded to approve the Original motion 'It is recommended the Board of Education approve consultant agreement between AUSD and Howard Taras, MD.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 5 - 0
   
Xilonin Cruz-Gonzalez     Yes
Yolanda Rodriguez-Peña     Yes
Adrian Greer     Yes
Gabriela Arellanes     Yes
Sabrina Bow, Ed.D.     Yes

Original Motion
Member Yolanda Rodriguez-Peña Moved, Member Gabriela Arellanes seconded to approve the Original motion 'It is recommended the Board of Education approve consultant agreement between AUSD and Howard Taras, MD.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 5 - 0
   
Xilonin Cruz-Gonzalez     Yes
Yolanda Rodriguez-Peña     Yes
Adrian Greer     Yes
Gabriela Arellanes     Yes
Sabrina Bow, Ed.D.     Yes