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Business
Action Item
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DATE: Tuesday, December 13, 2005
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Contract with Progressus Therapy, Independent Living Inc. and Therapy Dynamics, Inc. to Provide Occupational/Physical Therapy Services, January 2, 2006, through June 30, 2006, to the Department of Exceptional Student Education. (Curriculum and Instruction) (Revised Attachments)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The current bid for occupational/physical therapy services resulted in insufficient quantities of occupational/physical therapists to meet the needs of the Department of Exceptional Student Education. A contract was developed with Progressus Therapy, Independent Living Inc. and Therapy Dynamics for the period January 2, 2006, through June 30, 2006, so that services could begin immediately.
ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)
All District Goals and Critical Success Factors.
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)
Funds of $406,000 are included in the Exceptional Student Education Department budget for Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Therapy services to be provided weekly: 40 hours physical therapists; 112 hours physical therapy assistants; and 75 hours occupational therapists.
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:
Willie T. Campbell, CPPO, CPPB
Michael Grego, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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Gretchen Saunders
Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
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5.26R
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20051213_163 * Section E Item# 5.26R
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