Ratifies up to $100,000 for UpFront Interpreting's sign language and captioning services

UpFront Interpreting will provide American Sign Language interpretation, captioning and written communication support for Deaf and hard-of-hearing district employees. It covers lessons, Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, parent conferences and staff meetings, and helps the district meet the Americans with Disabilities Act. The agreement runs from October 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. This is a ratification, so the agreement's start date came before the Board vote.

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Vendor / partner: UpFront Interpreting · Alamo, CA
Action: New agreement
Category: Special education
Sub-category: Services & contract staff
Term: Oct 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2026
This vote: $100,000
Funding: Property & Liability
Resource / site: 9031-987
Vendor no.: 008967
Presented by: Chief Financial Officer
File: 25-2731 · agenda O.-13
Outcome: Adopted on the General Consent Report, Dec 10, 2025

Official text

Ratification by the Board of Education of a Services Agreement 2025-2026 by and between the District and UpFront Interpreting, Alamo, CA, for the latter to provide support for OUSD employees that are Deaf and hard-of-hearing to ensure effective interaction between students, staff, and families; provide assistance with American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation, captioning services and written communication for both staff and students; interpret during teaching lessons, Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, parent conferences, teacher collaboration sessions, professional development meetings, and for any other District staff or individual requiring communication support; ensure that the District remains in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by providing reasonable accommodations and facilitating accessible communication in all educational and work-related settings, via Risk Management Department, for the period of October 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00.

History

Dec 10, 2025 Adopted on the General Consent Report

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