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Board approves $1.129 million contract amendment with Gersh Academy for special-education placements
Summary
Directors approved a $154,056 amendment to a contract with Gersh Academy, bringing the total contract to $1,129,056 for private therapeutic day placements; staff described oversight processes and state safety-net reimbursement rules.
The Seattle School Board on Feb. 11 approved an amendment to the district's contract with Gersh Academy to fund private placement and therapeutic-day services for students who require more restrictive settings.
Vice President Briggs moved — and Director Mizrahi seconded — a motion authorizing the superintendent to approve a $154,056 amendment for a revised total contract amount of $1,129,056, with any minor…
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