HomeMy WebLinkAboutSpeech and Language Clinic Rehabilitation Cemter 2014-15BONNEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT #93
Contractual Agreement with Speech and Language Clinic Rehabilitation Center
THIS AGREEMENT entered into between Bonneville School District #93, hereby known as the District,
having a principal place of business at 3497 N. Ammon Road, Idaho Falls, Idaho, and The Speech and
Language Clinic Rehabilitation Center, hereby known as the Contractor.
The following service(s) requested: Speech and Language
Dates of service: beginning August 1, 2014 through June 30, 2016
Hours of service: As deemed necessary at the rate of $ 65 per hour.
Contracted fee not to exceed $ 395,000.00 annually
Contractor requirements attached hereto are made a part of this contract.
The parties agree that the Contractor is solely responsible for all costs and expenses incurred in
connection with the performance of those services described in this agreement unless noted above.
1. The Contractor agrees to provide special education and /or related services in accordance with
the following state and federal laws and regulations: Idaho Code; Idaho State Board of
Education Regulations pertaining to special education; the Individuals with Disabilities Education
Act; Part 34 of the Code of Federal Regulations Sections 300.300- 300.349 and 300.400- 300.56;
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act; Part 104 of the Code of Federal Regulations; and the
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. These regulations include, but are not limited to,
provisions relating to:
a. FAPE
b. Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)
c. Personnel who meet appropriate standards
d. Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
e. Parent participation
f. Procedural safeguards
g. Protection in evaluation procedures
h. Confidentiality of information
i. Nondiscrimination on the basis of handicap
b. Other services such as consultations, RTI meetings, injuries, meetings with families
and /or teachers and evaluations for students not on IEPs;
c. A Speech Liaison to serve in the part -time capacity (in addition to normal speech
pathology duties that do not interfere with the liaison function) as trainer for school
assigned speech pathologists, to become fluent in the district IEP software, to assist in
the coordination and allocation of speech resources (regardless of service provider), and
to assist the district in solving any speech related service delivery issues
d. Assurance that all work will be performed in accordance with the highest professional
standards;
e. A copy of the service provider's Staff Qualifications showing professional credentials for
the district's files;
f. Verification all employees who come into contact with the student have been subject to
a criminal background check as required by Idaho Code 33 -130 and have been
determined to not have a criminal history inconsistent with working with children.
g. Daily completion of the District's report as a means of written documentation for
service days, times and results of services provided for each student, as per the IEP.
h. Submission of billing to Director of Federal Programs for services provide provided
within 30 days of the date of the service provided. Additional hours will be
compensated at the same rate, provided that the additional hours, over and above
those stated, have received prior written approval of the Director of Federal Programs.
All invoices should be numbered and dated showing the dates and hours of service
provided for each student.
i. Certificate of Liability Insurance.
Proof of Worker's Compensation coverage.
Ongoing progress reports used to monitor each student's progress toward IEP goals and
objectives.
Verification the contractor personnel responsible for providing special education and
related services meet the highest entry -level state standards for the appropriate
occupation category.
4. If the student is no longer receiving services from the Contractor for any reason, the Contractor
shall inform the District, and the obligation of the District to pay for services will cease as of the
last day of service provided.
5. The Contractor and the District agree to comply with all pertinent statues of the State of Idaho
and such rules and regulations as the State Board of Education may legally prescribe, which are
by reference incorporated in and made a part of this Contract as though set forth herein.
6. The District assures that health - related services or program placement will begin after having
conducted an IEP team meeting to develop an IEP. The Contractor, at the District's discretion,
may request or attend subsequent IEP team meetings to revise the student's IDP, but a District
representative must participate in all such meetings.
7. The District will pay the Contractor based on submission of an invoice with documentation as
described in 3.g, and pay the invoice within 30 days of its receipt.
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8. The District will provide documentation necessary for the Contractor to carry out the portion of
the IEP that falls under Contractor responsibility.
9. The District may terminate this Agreement immediately if the District determines that
Contractor has willfully violated any statutory requirement or government regulation or the
services related to this Agreement are modified or terminated for a student. Either party may
terminate this Agreement without cause upon providing 60 days written notice to the other
party.
10. Supply and testing materials will not exceed $10,000. Copies of invoices for purchased items will
be provided by the Contractor to the District. Both parties agree that any material purchased
with these funds will be stored at District 93 Special Services and in the event of contract
termination shall remain the property of District 93.
11, Contractor shall be solely liable for any losses or damages resulting from performance of any of
the services covered by this Agreement. Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the
District from any liability, including, but not limited to, cost, expenses, and attorney fees,
resulting from Contractor's performance of the services provided under this Agreement. Proof
of liability insurance with Bonneville School District #93 listed as an "additional insured" shall be
submitted to the District within ten (10) days of the date of this Agreement.
12. The Contractor and District agree that they will meet and review this contract annually.
The contractor, agrees that as an independent contractor it is not eligible for district benefits of any
kind. The contractor, also agrees to maintain liability insurance in the minimum amount of
$1,000,000.00 and worker's compensation coverage for its employees.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this instrument to be executed in their names by
their proper officials pursuant to approval of their respective boards on this day of
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Superintendent esignee Signature
Bonneville Jr. School District #93
Boa d of Trustees
Bonn ,ville Jr. School District #93
Michelle Dahlberg, M.Ed., CCC -SLP
President
The Speech and Language Clinic, Inc.
1225 S Highline Drive
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
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