Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 6/18/2024 - 6:00 PM
Category: Purchasing
Type: Action
Subject: 12.41 Neurodevelopmental and Pharmacological Treatment Consultation Purchasing Reference 9922
Strategic Plans:
Priority 5.2
5.2 Build and strengthen capacity across the district to provide an array of student support services and to continuously plan for, implement, and evaluate student supports in schools and at the district level.
Enclosure
File Attachment:
Summary: WHEREAS, the Newark Board of Education desires student neurodevelopmental and pharmacological treatment consultations and coordination of medical/behavioral services for students attending New Jersey Regional Day School during 2024-2025 fiscal year; and

WHEREAS, the Newark Board of Education previously issued a request for quotation for Neurodevelopmental and Pharmacological Treatment Consulting; and

WHEREAS, the District is authorized to award a contract without public advertisement for professional services in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5a (1); and

WHEREAS, Dr. Marilyn Q Ruiz, MD has agreed to a new (1) one-year contract for a period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 with no increase in the original quoted price; and

WHEREAS, the recommendation for award of term contract was reviewed and approved by Larry Ramkissoon, Principal of New Jersey Regional Day, and Carolyn Granato, Assistant Superintendent.
Funding : Subject to the availability of funds.
61-61-000-216-320-600-000-SPL
Recommendation to the Board: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Newark Board of Education accepts and approves the award of term contract for Neurodevelopmental and Pharmacological Treatment Consultation services for students at New Jersey Regional Day School for a one (1) year period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 as follows:

Marilyn Q Ruiz, MD, Mendham, NJ at a cost not to exceed $103,500.00

Explanation: To provide neurodevelopmental consultation and pharmacological treatment and coordination of medical/behavioral services for students attending New Jersey Regional Day School.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Vanessa Albuquerque - Contract Administrator
Signed By:
Ty-Shanique Addison - Principal Fiscal Analyst
Signed By:
Carolyn Granato - Assistant Superintendent
Signed By:
Sherelle Spriggs - Director Support Services
Signed By:
Valerie Wilson - School Business Administrator
Signed By:
Roger León - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Josephine Garcia Moved, Member Daniel Gonzalez seconded to approve the Original motion 'NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Newark Board of Education accepts and approves the award of term contract for Neurodevelopmental and Pharmacological Treatment Consultation services for students at New Jersey Regional Day School for a one (1) year period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 as follows:

Marilyn Q Ruiz, MD, Mendham, NJ at a cost not to exceed $103,500.00

Explanation: To provide neurodevelopmental consultation and pharmacological treatment and coordination of medical/behavioral services for students attending New Jersey Regional Day School.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 8 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 8 - 0
   
Josephine Garcia     Yes
Hasani Council     Yes
Vereliz Santana     Yes
Daniel Gonzalez     Yes
Crystal Williams     Yes
Allison K. James-Frison     Yes
Kanileah Anderson     Yes
Helena Vinhas     Yes