Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District

3 Tuesday, July 29, 2025 Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Professional Development Service Center Board Room 1791 W. Acacia Ave., Hemet, CA 92545 Closed Session 4:00 p.m. Open Session 5:30 p.m. --- In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, disability related modifications or accommodations, including auxiliary aids or services, in order to participate the public meetings of the District's governing board, please contact the office of the District Superintendent at (951)765-5100. ----- Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the District to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accommodation and accessibility to this meeting. Upon request, the District shall also make available this agenda and all other public records associated with this meeting in appropriate alternative formats for persons with a disability. A. PUBLIC MEETING Subject 1. Call to Order Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category A. PUBLIC MEETING Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 2. Roll Call/Establishment of Quorum Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category A. PUBLIC MEETING Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 3. Hearing Session - Opportunity to Address the Board on Closed Session Items Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category A. PUBLIC MEETING Type Information, Procedural This is an opportunity for citizens to make suggestions, identify concerns, request information, or offer objective criticism about matters affecting the school district. The President invites anyone wishing to address the Board regarding any item, to do so at this time. If you wish to address a Board item on the agenda, you may do so now, or when the item appears on the agenda - prior to a vote being taken. To address the Board, please complete a Public Comment Card, located in the foyer area, and give it to the Superintendent's Executive Assistant. The President will call upon you at the Hearing Session or at the time the item appears on the agenda, as indicated on your Public Comment Card. When called upon, please give your name and then make your statement. Per Board Bylaw 9323, i ndividual speakers shall be allowed three minutes to address the Board on each agenda or nonagenda item. The Board shall limit the total time for public input on each item to 20 minutes . Government Code Section 54954.(2)(3) prohibits the Governing Board from discussing or taking action on any matter that is not on the published agenda. Board members may ask questions for clarification on comments made and, if appropriate, may refer the matter to the Superintendent or designee for future follow-up. File Attachments Subject 4. Announcement of Closed Session Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category A. PUBLIC MEETING Type Procedural File Attachments B. CLOSED SESSION Subject 1. To Discuss Negotiations with the Chief Negotiator, per Government Code 3549.1 and 54957.6 Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category B. CLOSED SESSION Type Discussion File Attachments Subject 2. To Discuss the Employee Items as listed, per Government Code 54957, 54957.6 and 3549.1; Public Employee Employment/Discipline/Dismissal/Release pursuant to Government Code 54957 Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category B. CLOSED SESSION Type Discussion File Attachments Subject 3. To Discuss Pupil Personnel Items as listed, per 49070 and 76232 of the Education Code; deliberations regarding the expulsion of students; reconsideration of inter- or intra-district transfer requests Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category B. CLOSED SESSION Type Discussion File Attachments Subject 4. To Confer with the Real Property Negotiator, per Government Code 54956.8 Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category B. CLOSED SESSION Type Discussion File Attachments Subject 5. To Confer with Legal Counsel - Anticipated/Existing/Initiation of Litigation, per Government Code 54956.9(d)(1)(2)(3)(4) Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category B. CLOSED SESSION Type Discussion File Attachments C. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION Subject 1. Report Out from Closed Session if Needed Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category C. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION Type Information File Attachments Subject 2. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category C. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 3. Revision/Adoption/Ordering of Agenda Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category C. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION Type Action, Procedural Recommended Action Adopt or amend Agenda. File Attachments Motion & Voting Adopt or amend Agenda. Motion by Kenneth Prado, second by Patrick Searl. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yes: Stacey Bailey, Al Cordova, Jeremy Parsons, Kenneth Prado, Patrick Searl, Ross Valenzuela, Jeffrey Slepski D. HEARING SESSION - OPPORTUNITY TO ADDRESS THE BOARD Subject 1. Opportunity to Address the Board - Public Comments Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category D. HEARING SESSION - OPPORTUNITY TO ADDRESS THE BOARD Type Information, Procedural This is an opportunity for citizens to make suggestions, identify concerns, request information, or offer objective criticism about matters affecting the school district. The President invites anyone wishing to address the Board regarding any item, to do so at this time. If you wish to address a Board item on the agenda, you may do so now, or when the item appears on the agenda - prior to a vote being taken. To address the Board, please complete a Public Comment Card, located in the foyer area, and give it to the Superintendent's Executive Assistant. The President will call upon you at the Hearing Session or at the time the item appears on the agenda, as indicated on your Public Comment Card. When called upon, please give your name and then make your statement. Per Board Bylaw 9323, i ndividual speakers shall be allowed three minutes to address the Board on each agenda or nonagenda item. The Board shall limit the total time for public input on each item to 20 minutes . Government Code Section 54954.(2)(3) prohibits the Governing Board from discussing or taking action on any matter that is not on the published agenda. Board members may ask questions for clarification on comments made and, if appropriate, may refer the matter to the Superintendent or designee for future follow-up. File Attachments E. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/REPORTS Subject 1. Elementary Boundary Adjustments Presentation – Darrin Watters, Deputy Superintendent Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category E. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/REPORTS Type Information RATIONALE Accept Staff report; provide guidance/direction as appropriate. Submitted by: Darrin Watters Deputy Superintendent, Business Services File Attachments Pleasant Valley Boundary Change Proposal Board Presentation 7.29.2025.pdf (2,202 KB) Subject 2. Sub-Committee Re: Girls' Interscholastic Sports Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category E. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/REPORTS Type Discussion, Information File Attachments F. ACTION ITEMS Subject 1. Conduct Public Hearing Regarding Proposed CFD No. 2025-2, the Proposed Levy of Special Taxes of CFD No. 2025-2, and the Authorization of Incurring Bonded Indebtedness of CFD No. 2025-2 of Hemet Unified School District Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category F. ACTION ITEMS Type Procedural RATIONALE Pursuant to the requirements of the Mello-Roos Act, prior to the formation of a community facilities district, or authorizing bonded indebtedness of the community facilities district, the governing board of the public agency concerned (in this case, the Governing Board) must hold a noticed public hearing regarding such formation and authorization of special tax and bonded indebtedness. The required notices have been published and posted as required by the Mello-Roos Act. Pursuant to the provisions of the Mello-Roos Act, the Governing Board would conduct the joint public hearing to receive public comments regarding the proposed formation, proposed authorization of special taxes, and incurring bonded indebtedness of CFD No. 2025-2. For the purpose of the protest, as set forth in the Mello-Roos Act, only the protests of landowners or registered voters within the territory contained in CFD No. 2025-2 are considered or included. Other members of the public may appear and be heard at such noticed public hearing; however, such comments are not included in the statutory protest procedures contained within the Mello-Roos Act. Open Public Hearing at _____________. Take comments. Close Public Hearing at _____________. Conduct combined public hearing relating to the formation of CFD No. 2025-2, the proposed special taxes of CFD No. 2025-2, incurring bonded indebtedness of CFD No. 2025-2, and related matters. Provide guidance/direction as appropriate. Submitted by: Darrin Watters Deputy Superintendent, Business Services File Attachments 1a Public Hearing CFD 2025-2.pdf (253 KB) Subject 2. Adoption of Resolution No. 4084 of the Governing Board of the Hemet Unified School District Determining the Validity of Prior Proceedings, Establishing Community Facilities District No. 2025-2 of the Hemet Unified School District, Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes Within Community Facilities District No. 2025-2 of the Hemet Unified School District, Establishing an Appropriations Limit, Making Certain Findings, Calling an Election, and Taking Related Actions Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category F. ACTION ITEMS Type Action Recommended Action Adoption of Resolution No. 4084 RATIONALE Resolution No. 4084 makes various determinations relative to proposed CFD No. 2025-2, as required by the Mello-Roos Act and directs the formation of CFD No. 2025-2. As previously discussed with the Governing Board, CFD No. 2025-2 will be a separate legal entity for which the Governing Board will sit as the Legislative Body once CFD No. 2025-2 is formed. This Resolution also calls for a combined special tax and bond election within CFD No. 2025-2 pursuant to the provisions of the Mello-Roos Act. Pursuant to the authorization contained within the Mello-Roos Act, the findings contained within this Resolution, and waivers of the time limitations provided by the owners of all property located within CFD No. 2025-2, these elections do not require additional notice and can be conducted as “mail-in” or “walk-in” elections during the Board meeting. The elections will be conducted by School District staff and the designated voting representatives of the developer as the owner of all property located within CFD No. 2025-2. Adoption of Resolution No. 4084 to make various determinations relative to proposed CFD No. 2025-2, directs the formation of CFD No. 2025-2, and calls a combined special tax and bond election within CFD No. 2025-2. Submitted by: Darrin Watters Deputy Superintendent, Business Services File Attachments 2a Resolution 4084 Establishing CFD 2025-2 (7-10-25 CLN).pdf (5,522 KB) Motion & Voting Adoption of Resolution No. 4084 Motion by Stacey Bailey, second by Patrick Searl. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yes: Stacey Bailey, Al Cordova, Jeremy Parsons, Kenneth Prado, Patrick Searl, Ross Valenzuela, Jeffrey Slepski Subject 3. Approval of Request for Subordination of Pass-Through Payments Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category F. ACTION ITEMS Type Action Recommended Action Approval of Request for Subordination of Pass-Through Payments RATIONALE In 2011, the State of California enacted legislation to dissolve all local Redevelopment Agencies (RDAs) as part of a broader effort to address the state's budget crisis. RDAs had been responsible for using tax increment financing to eliminate blight and support community development. However, concerns over the diversion of property tax revenues from core services prompted the state to restructure redevelopment financing. In June 2011, Governor Jerry Brown signed ABX1 26 and ABX1 27 into law. ABX1 26 dissolved RDAs; ABX1 27 offered an alternative that allowed agencies to stay operational if they made payments to the state. In December 2011, the California Supreme Court upheld ABX1 26 in California Redevelopment Assn. v. Matosantos, and struck down ABX1 27. On February 1, 2012, all RDAs were officially dissolved. Following dissolution, successor agencies were established to manage the winding down of former RDA activities. Typically, the city or county that formed the RDA assumed this role. Successor agencies are responsible for, among other things, continuing to make payments on enforceable obligations including bonds and payments to schools. In cases where successor agencies desire to refund their existing debt, the market typically requires other taxing entities (e.g., school districts, counties, special districts) to subordinate their tax increment revenue to ensure sufficient funds are available to pay debt service. The Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency for the County of Riverside (“Successor Agency") is looking to refund the debt from two project areas (Mid-County Redevelopment Project Area and Desert Communities Redevelopment Project Area). Staff has reviewed the Exhibits provided by the Successor Agency, created by their tax consultant. For the District, it is critical to make sure there is enough money after paying debt service and other senior obligations to fund our annual redevelopment payments. For the Mid-County Redevelopment Project Area, the coverage is +/- 4 times the amount needed. This should be adequate to ensure the District receives its redevelopment payments. For the Desert Communities Redevelopment Project Area, the coverage jumps to +/- 7.6 times the amount needed. This should be more than adequate to ensure the District receives its redevelopment payments. Per Health and Safety Code 34177.5, the Board has three (3) options: 1. Approve the request. 2. Disapprove the request – The District can only disapprove the request if it finds, based upon substantial evidence, that the Successor Agency will not be able to pay the debt payments on the proposed refunding and the statutory pass-through payments required to be paid to the District. 3. Do nothing – If the Board fails to approve or disapprove the request in 45 days after receipt of the request, the request shall be deemed approved and shall be final and conclusive. The 45th day for this request is August 9, 2025. Staff recommends the Board approve the subordination request and direct the Deputy Superintendent, Business Services to execute the subordination request and submit it to the Successor Agency. Fiscal Impact: Although there is no fiscal impact anticipated, all county project areas accounted for about 10-15% of the redevelopment revenue HSUD received in 2024-2025. Total revenue received was $6,531,565. The payments from the county will terminate as follows: Desert Communities Redevelopment Project Area • Payments terminate in 2028-29 Mid-County Redevelopment Project Area • Payments terminate in 2035-36 Submitted by: Darrin Watters Deputy Superintendent, Business Services File Attachments B3a Hemet Unified School District_subordination request.pdf (211 KB) Motion & Voting Approval of Request for Subordination of Pass-Through Payments Motion by Stacey Bailey, second by Ross Valenzuela. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yes: Stacey Bailey, Al Cordova, Jeremy Parsons, Kenneth Prado, Patrick Searl, Ross Valenzuela, Jeffrey Slepski Subject 4. Approval of Elementary School Attendance Boundary Change Effective July 1, 2026 Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category F. ACTION ITEMS Type Action Recommended Action Approval of Elementary School Attendance Boundary Change Effective July 1, 2026 RATIONALE Business Services requests approval of the boundary change for Cawston Elementary School, Harmony Elementary School, Winchester Elementary School, Rancho Viejo Middle School, Diamond Valley Middle School, West Valley High School, and Tahquitz High School, effective July 1, 2026. With the projected opening of Pleasant Valley Elementary School for the 2026-27 school year, school attendance boundaries need to be adjusted. It is also proposed to realign the high school and middle school boundaries so that students will remain together as they progress through the schools. There is currently one student residing in the affected area who will be graduated by the time the proposed change takes place. Two proposed boundary options were provided for public review and comment. On May 14, 2025 and May 21, 2025, a community open house was held to inform parents and guardians of the proposal and solicit feedback through June 4, 2025 regarding the changes. Due to a low response, more outreach occurred and the public comment response window was extended until July 18, 2025. All information, including a public comment link, have been made available on the District’s webpage. Staff recommends approval of Option 2. Submitted by: Darrin Watters Deputy Superintendent, Business Services File Attachments F1a Proposed Elementary Boundary Change Map.pdf (2,485 KB) Motion & Voting Approval of Elementary School Attendance Boundary Change Effective July 1, 2026 Motion by Al Cordova, second by Stacey Bailey. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yes: Stacey Bailey, Al Cordova, Jeremy Parsons, Kenneth Prado, Patrick Searl, Ross Valenzuela, Jeffrey Slepski Subject 5. Adoption of Resolution No. 4083 to Reject Claim Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category F. ACTION ITEMS Type Action Recommended Action Adoption of Resolution 4083 RATIONALE Business Services requests approval to reject the claim presented by the claimant. Upon approval, the claim will be referred to Risk Management and TPA for processing. Adoption of Resolution No. 4083 to reject the claim. Submitted by: Darrin Watters Deputy Superintendent, Business Services File Attachments R1a Resolution 4083.pdf (67 KB) R1b Memo.pdf (264 KB) Motion & Voting Adoption of Resolution 4083 Motion by Stacey Bailey, second by Al Cordova. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yes: Stacey Bailey, Al Cordova, Jeremy Parsons, Kenneth Prado, Patrick Searl, Ross Valenzuela, Jeffrey Slepski Subject 6. Adoption of Resolution No. 4092 to Reject Claim Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category F. ACTION ITEMS Type Action Recommended Action Adoption of Resolution 4092 RATIONALE Business Services requests approval to reject the claim presented by Gomez Trial Attorneys on behalf of their claimant. Upon approval, claim will be referred to Risk Management and TPA for processing. Adoption of Resolution No. 4092 to reject claim. Submitted by: Darrin Watters Deputy Superintendent, Business Services File Attachments R2b Memo.pdf (264 KB) R2a Resolution 4092.pdf (68 KB) Motion & Voting Adoption of Resolution 4092 Motion by Stacey Bailey, second by Patrick Searl. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yes: Stacey Bailey, Al Cordova, Jeremy Parsons, Kenneth Prado, Patrick Searl, Ross Valenzuela, Jeffrey Slepski Subject 7. Approval of Resolution No. 4091 Authorizing Layoff of Classified Vacant Position Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category F. ACTION ITEMS Type Action Recommended Action Approval of Resolution No. 4091 Authorizing Layoff of Classified Vacant Position RATIONALE Approval of Resolution No. 4091 Authorizing Layoff of Classified Vacant Position. Submitted by: Dr. Derek Jindra Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources File Attachments Resolution No. 4091 - Classified Vacant Position Layoff.pdf (64 KB) Motion & Voting Approval of Resolution No. 4091 Authorizing Layoff of Classified Vacant Position Motion by Stacey Bailey, second by Jeffrey Slepski. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yes: Stacey Bailey, Al Cordova, Jeremy Parsons, Kenneth Prado, Patrick Searl, Ross Valenzuela, Jeffrey Slepski Subject 8. Expulsion of Pupil Personnel Case Number 26-2024-2025 Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category F. ACTION ITEMS Type Action Recommended Action Approve the expulsion of Pupil Personnel Case Number 26-2024-2025 from the Hemet Unified School District RATIONALE An Administrative Hearing Panel met to consider the expulsion of Pupil Personnel Case Number 26-2024-2025 for violation of the appropriate Education Code. It was the recommendation of this panel that the student be expelled for the first and second semesters of the 2025-2026 school year with enrollment at the Betty G. Gibbel Regional Learning Center, a private school, or another school district. A Reentry Hearing will be scheduled in June 2026. Submitted by: Mary Wendland, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent, Student Services File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve the expulsion of Pupil Personnel Case Number 26-2024-2025 from the Hemet Unified School District Motion by Al Cordova, second by Stacey Bailey. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yes: Stacey Bailey, Al Cordova, Jeremy Parsons, Kenneth Prado, Patrick Searl, Ross Valenzuela, Jeffrey Slepski Subject 9. Approval of Final Settlement and Release Agreement OAH Case No. 2025040755 Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category F. ACTION ITEMS Type Action Recommended Action Approve Final Settlement and Release Agreement OAH Case No. 2025040755 RATIONALE Pursuant to the Final Settlement and Release Agreement, the District will provide compensatory educational services and Individual Educational Evaluations (IEE) in the area of Speech and Language (SLP IEE) to one identified Hemet Unified School District student as outlined in the agreement. Service Dates are as follows: Compensatory services must be obtained on or before July 31, 2027; and IEE assessment must be obtained by July 30, 2026. Financial Impact: $21,500 SLP IEE, not to exceed $2,500; Compensatory costs, not to exceed $9,000; Petitioner Attorneys’ Fees: $10,000 Funding Source: Special Education Funding Submitted by: Mary Wendland, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent, Student Services File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve Final Settlement and Release Agreement OAH Case No. 2025040755 Motion by Stacey Bailey, second by Al Cordova. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yes: Stacey Bailey, Al Cordova, Jeremy Parsons, Kenneth Prado, Patrick Searl, Ross Valenzuela, Jeffrey Slepski Subject 10. Approval of Contract Amendment - Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category F. ACTION ITEMS Type Action Recommended Action Approval of Contract Amendment - Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources RATIONALE Approval of Contract Amendment - Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Submitted by: Dr. Christi Barrett Superintendent File Attachments Jindra Contract Amendment 250608.pdf (111 KB) Motion & Voting Approval of Contract Amendment - Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Motion by Stacey Bailey, second by Kenneth Prado. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yes: Stacey Bailey, Al Cordova, Jeremy Parsons, Kenneth Prado, Patrick Searl, Ross Valenzuela, Jeffrey Slepski Subject 11. Approval of Contract Amendment - Assistant Superintendent, Improvement and Analytics Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category F. ACTION ITEMS Type Action Recommended Action Approval of Contract Amendment - Assistant Superintendent, Improvement and Analytics RATIONALE Approval of Contract Amendment - Assistant Superintendent, Improvement and Analytics Submitted by: Dr. Christi Barrett Superintendent File Attachments Martin Contract Amendment 250608.pdf (109 KB) Motion & Voting Approval of Contract Amendment - Assistant Superintendent, Improvement and Analytics Motion by Stacey Bailey, second by Al Cordova. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yes: Stacey Bailey, Al Cordova, Jeremy Parsons, Kenneth Prado, Patrick Searl, Ross Valenzuela, Jeffrey Slepski Subject 12. Approval of Contract Amendment - Assistant Superintendent, Student Services Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category F. ACTION ITEMS Type Action Recommended Action Approval of Contract Amendment - Assistant Superintendent, Student Services RATIONALE Approval of Contract Amendment - Assistant Superintendent, Student Services Submitted by: Dr. Christi Barrett Superintendent File Attachments Wendland Contract Amendment 250608.pdf (109 KB) Motion & Voting Approval of Contract Amendment - Assistant Superintendent, Student Services Motion by Stacey Bailey, second by Ross Valenzuela. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yes: Stacey Bailey, Al Cordova, Jeremy Parsons, Kenneth Prado, Patrick Searl, Ross Valenzuela, Jeffrey Slepski Subject 13. Approval of Contract Amendment - Superintendent Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category F. ACTION ITEMS Type Action Recommended Action Approval of Contract Amendment - Superintendent RATIONALE Approval of Contract Amendment - Superintendent Submitted by: Dr. Derek Jindra Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources File Attachments Barrett Contract Addendum 250723.pdf (66 KB) Motion & Voting Approval of Contract Amendment - Superintendent Motion by Stacey Bailey, second by Ross Valenzuela. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yes: Stacey Bailey, Al Cordova, Jeremy Parsons, Kenneth Prado, Patrick Searl, Ross Valenzuela, Jeffrey Slepski G. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Subject 1. Approval of Minutes - June 17, 2025 Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approve the Minutes of the June 17, 2025 Regular Board Meeting of the Governing Board of HUSD File Attachments Minutes June 17, 2025.pdf (104 KB) Motion & Voting Approve the Minutes of the June 17, 2025 Regular Board Meeting of the Governing Board of HUSD Motion by Stacey Bailey, second by Patrick Searl. Final Resolution: Motion Passes Yes: Stacey Bailey, Al Cordova, Jeremy Parsons, Kenneth Prado, Patrick Searl, Ross Valenzuela, Jeffrey Slepski Subject 2. Approval of Alessandro High School Career Technical Education (CTE) Students to San Bernardino Field Trip Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approval of Alessandro High School Career Technical Education (CTE) Students to San Bernardino Field Trip RATIONALE Alessandro High School requests approval for their CTE students to participate in the Forestry Challenge at Hubert Eaton Scout Reservation in Lake Arrowhead, CA from November 5-8, 2024. Hubert Eaton Scout Reservation will provide students with an opportunity to explore careers by interacting with natural resource professional wildlife biologists for approximately 15 students and 2 adult chaperones. No student is denied the opportunity to participate. All staff members and chaperones are current with fingerprints and record checks. Financial Impact: $0 per student (15) and $0 per adult (2) Funding Source: Site Budget Submitted by: Dr. Nereyda Gonzalez Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services File Attachments Alessandro Lk Arrowhead.pdf (12,414 KB) Subject 3. Approval of Hemet High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) to Cal Poly Pomona Field Trip Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approval of Hemet High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) to Cal Poly Pomona Field Trip RATIONALE Hemet High School requests approval for their FFA to participate in the Annual Southern Region & Section Officer Leadership Summit at California State Polytechnic University in Pomona, CA from August 8-9, 2025. Cal Poly will provide students a conference to develop leadership skills among all section and region officers for approximately 2 students and 1 adult chaperone. No student is denied the opportunity to participate. All staff members and chaperones are current with fingerprints and record checks. Financial Impact: $0 per student (2) and $0 per adult (1) Funding Source: Site Budget Submitted by: Dr. Nereyda Gonzalez Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services File Attachments HHS Section Officer Summit FT Request 2025 (1) (1).pdf (1,219 KB) Subject 4. Approval of Agreement with Anova Inc. Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approval of Agreement with Anova Inc. RATIONALE Hemet Preschool Program requests approval of agreement with Anova Inc. to provide program-wide wellness support and services for Head Start and California State Preschool Program (CSPP) children and families throughout the 2025-2026 fiscal year to ensure compliance with Federal Regulations and Head Start Performance Standards and requirements. Services for HUSD Preschool Program children, families and staff will be held weekly on a one-on-one basis and/or in group setting to help identify and assist in behavioral issues. Services include: Weekly child observations, assessments, counseling, parent consultations during school hours with child, weekly teacher consultations, monthly submission of mental health clinician site service reports, consultations with Preschool Administration, parent training two (2) times per program year and preschool staff training two (2) times per program year. Financial Impact: $80,000 Funding Source: Head Start-50%/CSPP-50% Submitted by: Dr. Nereyda Gonzalez Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services File Attachments Contract ID 3164 Anova Family Services, Inc. Jul 16 2025--v1--2025-07-24-133031--nh.pdf (398 KB) Subject 5. Approval of Agreement with Child Care Careers Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approval of Agreement with Child Care Careers RATIONALE Hemet Preschool Program requests approval of agreement to provide substitute teacher and teacher’s aide coverage for the Preschool Program not to exceed $150,000 on an as needed basis for the term of July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026. Financial Impact: $112,000 Funding Source: Head Start Grant-Resource-5210; CSPP Grant-Resources 6105 & 7810 Submitted by: Dr. Nereyda Gonzalez Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services File Attachments Contract ID 3163 Childcare Careers, LLC Jul 08 2025.pdf (291 KB) Subject 6. Approval of Agreement with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt dba NWEA Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approval of Agreement with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt dba NWEA RATIONALE Educational Services/Multilingual Programs requests approval of agreement with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt dba (doing business as) NWEA to provide English 3D software. This includes an annual digital subscription for 1,150 English Learner students and 62 teacher licenses, August 1, 2025 - July 31, 2026. English 3D subscription provides digital access to courses A1, A2, B1, B2, C, and Language Launch, which are used to measure English Learner students' growth for reading. Financial Impact: $71,300 Funding Source: LCFF (LCAP 0768) Submitted by: Dr. Nereyda Gonzalez Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services File Attachments Contract ID 3224 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt dba NWEA Jul 09 2025--v2--2025-07-18-062322--n.pdf (273 KB) Subject 7. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Idyllwild Arts Academy Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Idyllwild Arts Academy RATIONALE Idyllwild School requests approval of the MOU with Idyllwild Arts Academy to provide student volunteers to provide art lessons to students August 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026. Financial Impact: None Submitted by: Dr. Nereyda Gonzalez Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services File Attachments Contract ID 3063 Idyllwild Arts Academy Jun 04 2025--v1--2025-06-04-155501--nh.pdf (274 KB) Subject 8. Approval of agreement with Mt. San Jacinto Community College (MSJC) Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approval of agreement with Mt. San Jacinto Community College (MSJC) RATIONALE Educational Services requests approval of an agreement with Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC). MSJC will provide, through the Health Center Drug Screening, N95 Fit Testing, Quantiferon Lab Draws, Program Physicals, and Flu Shots for Hemet Unified School District students enrolled in the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program. Financial Impact: $4000 Funding Source: CTE Submitted by: Dr. Nereyda Gonzalez Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services File Attachments MSJC Service Agreement - unsigned (1).pdf (144 KB) Subject 9. Approval of Agreement C-1009688 Modification # 1 with Riverside County Superintendent of Schools Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approval of Agreement C-1009688 Modification # 1 with Riverside County Superintendent of Schools RATIONALE Hemet Preschool Programs requests approval of Agreement C-1009688 Modification # 1 with Riverside County Superintendent of Schools. This modification represents an increase of $100,000 to cover program needs, which may include, but are not limited to, facility repairs, the purchase of classroom equipment, and technology upgrades. Terms and conditions of this Agreement shall remain the same. Financial Impact: $2,444,260 (increase of $100,000) Funding Source: Head Start Submitted by: Dr. Nereyda Gonzalez Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services File Attachments HEMET USD C1009688 MOD#1.pdf (86 KB) Subject 10. Approval of Agreement with Gary D. Soto Consulting, Inc. Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approval of Agreement with Gary D. Soto Consulting, Inc. RATIONALE Educational Services/Instructional Development requests approval of the agreement with Gary D. Soto Consulting, Inc. to provide professional leadership coaching to district and site administrators along with district literacy leaders, August 4, 2025 – June 30, 2026. Financial Impact: $35,000 Funding Source: LCFF (LCAP 0785) Submitted by: Dr. Nereyda Gonzalez Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services File Attachments Contract ID 3070 GARY D. SOTO CONSULTING, INC. Jun 12 2025.pdf (411 KB) Subject 11. Approval of the Consolidated Application for Funding Categorical Programs for the 2025-2026 School Year Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approval of the Consolidated Application for Funding Categorical Programs for the 2025-2026 School Year RATIONALE Educational Services has received the Consolidated Application for Funding Categorical Programs. The following categorical programs was submitted to the Consolidated Application and Reporting System (CARS): Title I, Part A Title II, Part A Title III, English Learners Title IV, Part A Submitted by: Dr. Nereyda Gonzalez Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services File Attachments AppforFndng ConApp 2025-26.pdf (76 KB) Subject 12. Approval of Agreement with WestEd Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approval of Agreement with WestEd RATIONALE Hemet Preschool Programs requests approval of agreement with WestEd to provide comprehensive professional development on the CA Teaching Pyramid for preschool and early childhood special education classrooms from Hemet Unified School District over a two-year period. There are three main components to this comprehensive professional development model: 1. Leadership Team Support 2. Training of Direct Service Providers and Leaders 3. Coaching Financial Impact: $122,825 Funding Source: Inclusive Early Education Expansion Program (IEEEP) 2.0 Grant Submitted by: Dr. Nereyda Gonzalez Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services File Attachments Contract ID 3130 WestEd Jul 24 2025.pdf (549 KB) Subject 13. Approval of Expulsion Reentry of Pupil Personnel Case Number 70-2022-2023 Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approve the Reentry of Pupil Personnel Case Number 70-2022-2023 into the Hemet Unified School District on a Reinstatement Contract. RATIONALE The Hemet Unified School District Governing Board expelled this student on April 11, 2023. When a student is expelled from the Hemet Unified School District, he or she must apply for a reentry after the designated period of expulsion. The student involved in this case has applied for reentry into the district and has met the Rehabilitation Plan recommended by the Governing Board at the time of the expulsion. Submitted by: Mary Wendland, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent, Student Services File Attachments Subject 14. Approval of Expulsion Suspended Enforcements Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approve the suspended enforcement of the expulsion of the students involved in the listed Pupil Personnel Cases into the Hemet Unified School District. RATIONALE When a student is expelled from the Hemet Unified School District, the Governing Board orders a review meeting to be scheduled, and a review meeting was held after the designated period of expulsion. The students involved in the following Pupil Personnel Cases have been met with for review meetings in order to consider suspending the enforcement of their expulsions and have been found to have satisfactorily fulfilled most of the requirements which were established by the Governing Board at the time of the expulsions: Pupil Personnel Cases: PPC # 95-2021-2022 PPC # C-2022-2023 PPC # 102-2021-2022 PPC # 54-2023-2024 PPC # 120-2021-2022 PPC # 55-2023-2024 PPC # 136-2021-2022 PPC # 76-2023-2024 PPC # 8-2022-2023 PPC # 82-2023-2024 PPC # 14-2022-2023 PPC # 83-2023-2024 PPC # 15-2022-2023 PPC # 86-2023-2024 PPC # 42-2022-2023 PPC # 4-2024-2025 PPC # 92-2022-2023 PPC # 7-2024-2025 PPC # 94-2022-2023 PPC # I-2024-2025 Submitted by: Mary Wendland, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent, Student Services File Attachments Subject 15. Approval of the Denial of Expulsion Reentries Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approve the denial of the reentry of the students involved in the listed Pupil Personnel Cases into the Hemet Unified School District. RATIONALE When a student is expelled from the Hemet Unified School District, he or she must apply for reentry after the designated period of expulsion. The students involved in the following Pupil Personnel Cases have been met with for possible reentry into school and have NOT satisfactorily fulfilled the requirements, which were established by the Governing Board at the time of the expulsions: Pupil Personnel Cases: PPC # 53-2018-2019 PPC # 16-2023-2024 PPC # 81-2019-2020 PPC # 24-2023-2024 PPC # 99-2021-2022 PPC # 33-2023-2024 PPC # 19-2022-2023 PPC # 48-2023-2024 PPC # 40-2022-2023 PPC # 49-2023-2024 PPC # 49-2022-2023 PPC # 56-2023-2024 PPC # 78-2022-2023 PPC # 66-2023-2024 PPC # 98-2022-2023 PPC # 69-2023-2024 PPC # 99-2022-2023 PPC # 73-2023-2024 PPC # K-2022-2023 PPC # 1-2024-2025 PPC # 8-2023-2024 PPC # 2-2024-2025 PPC # 13-2023-2024 PPC # 19-2024-2025 PPC # 14-2023-2024 PPC # F-2024-2025 Submitted by: Mary Wendland, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent, Student Services File Attachments Subject 16. Approval of Agreement with Kicks to Learn Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approve Agreement with Kicks to Learn RATIONALE The Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) is requesting approval for an agreement with Kicks to Learn to provide a program focused on character development. The activities consist of fitness, soccer, basketball, and nutrition. Activities focus on social awareness, self-awareness, self-management, relationship skills, and responsible decision making. Services will include instruction and lessons. The program will run from September 2025-May 2026. Financial Impact: $96,850 Funding Source: Expanded Learning Opportunities Program Submitted by: Mary Wendland, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent, Student Services File Attachments Contract ID 3111 KICKS TO LEARN Jun 16 2025 (1).pdf (294 KB) Subject 17. Approval of Agreement with Valley Athletic Foundation Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approve Agreement with Valley Athletic Foundation RATIONALE The Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) is requesting approval for an agreement with the Valley Athletic Foundation to provide a competitive soccer program featuring an United States Soccer Federation (USSF)- licensed coach. Services will include instruction and lessons. The program will run from September 2025-May 2026. Financial Impact: $80,850 Funding Source: Expanded Learning Opportunities Program Submitted by: Mary Wendland, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent, Student Services File Attachments Contract ID 3110 VALLEY ATHLETIC FOUNDATION Jun 16 2025 (1).pdf (293 KB) Subject 18. Approval of Agreement with iCook After School Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approve Agreement with iCook After School RATIONALE The Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) is requesting approval for an agreement with iCook After School to provide cooking enrichment programs to middle school students participating in the ELO-P. Services will include instruction and lessons. The program will run from September 2025-May 2026. Financial Impact: $86,400 Funding Source: Expanded Learning Opportunities Program Submitted by: Mary Wendland, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent, Student Services File Attachments Contract ID 3122 Icook Inc DBA Icook After School Jun 17 2025 (1).pdf (293 KB) Subject 19. Approval of Agreement with From The Heart Performing Arts Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approve Agreement with From The Heart Performing Arts RATIONALE The Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) is requesting approval for an agreement with From The Heart Performing Arts for a program that encompasses dance, acting, and music lessons. Services will include instruction, lessons, and two (2) performances. The program will run from September 2025-May 2026. Financial Impact: $112,500 Funding Source: Expanded Learning Opportunities Program Submitted by: Mary Wendland, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent, Student Services File Attachments Contract ID 3115 FROM THE HEART PERFORMING ARTS Jun 18 2025.pdf (273 KB) Subject 20. Approval of Agreement with 951 Elite Volleyball Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approve Agreement with 951 Elite Volleyball RATIONALE The Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) is requesting approval for an agreement with 951 Elite Volleyball to provide Volleyball sports programming for students participating in the ELO-P. Services will include instruction and lessons. The program will run from September 2025-May 2026. Financial Impact: $86,400 Funding Source: Expanded Learning Opportunities Program Submitted by: Mary Wendland, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent, Student Services File Attachments Contract ID 3113 951 ELITE VOLLEYBALL Jun 17 2025.pdf (275 KB) Subject 21. Approval of Agreement with Cheilean King (B.A.E. Beauty and Elegance) Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approve an Agreement with Cheilean King (B.A.E. Beauty and Elegance) RATIONALE The Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) is requesting approval for an agreement with Cheilean King (B.A.E. Beauty and Elegance) to provide a program featuring lessons on hair styling and braiding techniques. Services will include instruction and lessons. The program will run from September 2025-May 2026. Financial Impact: $52,000 Funding Source: Expanded Learning Opportunities Program Submitted by: Mary Wendland, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent, Student Services File Attachments Contract ID 3114 CHEILEAN KING DBA B.A.E BEAUTY AND ELEGANCE Jun 17 2025.pdf (275 KB) Subject 22. Approval of Agreement with The Dancers’ Studio Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approve an Agreement with The Dancers’ Studio RATIONALE The Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) is requesting approval for the agreement with The Dancers’ Studio to provide a dance program with three student performances. Services will include instruction and lessons. The program will run from September 2025-May 2026. Financial Impact: $37,050 Funding Source: Expanded Learning Opportunities Program Submitted by: Mary Wendland, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent, Student Services File Attachments Contract ID 3112 THE DANCERS STUDIO Jun 16 2025 (1) (1).pdf (294 KB) Subject 23. Approval of Agreement with Impossible Science (Summer Camp) Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approve Agreement with Impossible Science (Summer Camp) RATIONALE The Expanded Learning Opportunities Program is requesting approval for an agreement with Impossible Science to provide a one-week summer camp across five sites, comprising classroom activities led by Impossible Science staff for Expanded Learning Opportunities Program students. Impossible Science will also provide a live performance open to the community. Services will be provided during the month of June 2026. Financial Impact: $112,500 Funding Source: Expanded Learning Opportunities Program Submitted by: Mary Wendland, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent, Student Services File Attachments Contract ID 3116 IMPOSSIBLE SCIENCE Jun 17 2025 (1).pdf (294 KB) Subject 24. Approval of Agreement with Impossible Science (Professional Development) Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approve Agreement with Impossible Science (Professional Development) RATIONALE The Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) is requesting approval for the agreement with Impossible Science Professional Development Training. Impossible Science Instructors will provide professional development to ELOP staff supporting STEM instruction and the “wonder of science” during regularly scheduled intervals throughout the year. These trainings will allow ELOP Classroom Activity Specialists to provide engaging enrichment for the after-school program. Services are from August 2025 - May 2026. Financial Impact: $30,000 Funding Source: Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) Submitted by: Mary Wendland, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent, Student Services File Attachments Contract ID 3117 IMPOSSIBLE SCIENCE Jun 17 2025 (3).pdf (293 KB) Subject 25. Approval of Agreement with Murrieta Academy of Music and Performing Arts Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approve an Agreement with Murrieta Academy of Music and Performing Arts RATIONALE The Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) is requesting approval for an agreement with Murrieta Academy of Music and Performing Arts to provide a music program to elementary school students. The program will include instruction, lessons, musical instruments, and two (2) performances. The program will run from September 2025 to May 2026. Financial Impact: $66,630 Funding Source: Expanded Learning Opportunities Program Submitted by: Mary Wendland, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent, Student Services File Attachments Contract ID 3131 Murrieta Academy of Music and Performing Arts Jun 26 2025 vs.pdf (275 KB) Subject 26. Approval of Agreement with Best Hearing San Diego Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approve the Agreement with Best Hearing San Diego RATIONALE Special Education requests approval of an agreement with Best Hearing San Diego to provide an annual audiological evaluation for one identified HUSD student per their Individual Education Plan (IEP). Services are from August 11, 2025 – June 30, 2026. Financial Impact: $2,500 Funding Source: Special Education Submitted by: Mary Wendland, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent, Student Services File Attachments Contract ID 3159 Best Hearing San Diego Jun 30 2025 (1).pdf (291 KB) Subject 27. Approval of Agreement with Riverside County Superintendent of Schools: Capacity Grant Agreement Number C1010086 (Hemet USD) Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approve Agreement with Riverside County Superintendent of Schools: Capacity Grant Agreement Number C1010086 (Hemet USD) RATIONALE The Capacity Grant is distributed by the Riverside County Office of Education to support school districts as they build their capacity to begin to bill through the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI) from the State of California for services routinely provided to students. Services will be provided by our current Hemet Unified School District Counseling staff. The Capacity Grant provides funds upfront to school districts to ensure that infrastructure is in place to start recording and documenting services for which the district can be reimbursed, thereby generating a revenue stream. Funds may be used to partner with a software company to assist with the documentation of billable services, provide professional development to staff who regularly provide billable services, and provide any needed materials and or supplies needed by staff. The service dates of this Grant are July 1, 2025-June 30, 2027. Financial Impact: Award of $794,016 Submitted by: Mary Wendland, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent, Student Services File Attachments Capacity Grant Agreement Number C1010086 07.01.2026 - 06.30.2027 (1).pdf (933 KB) Subject 28. Approval of Agreement with Riverside County Superintendent of Schools: Capacity Grant Agreement Number C1010081 (Western Center Academy) Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approve Agreement with Riverside County Superintendent of Schools: Capacity Grant Agreement Number C1010081 (Western Center Academy) RATIONALE The Capacity Grant is distributed by the Riverside County Office of Education to support school districts as they build their capacity to begin to bill through the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI) from the state of California for services routinely provided to students. This particular grant is specific to Western Center Academy (WCA) because it is its own charter school. Services will be provided by our current Hemet Unified School District Counseling staff. The Capacity grant provides funds upfront to school districts to ensure that infrastructure is in place to start recording and documenting services for which the district can be reimbursed, thereby generating a revenue stream. Funds may be used to support current Hemet Unified School District Counseling staff with tools and professional development, to fund staff who support the transmission of service data, and to update and adjust facilities to ensure there is sufficient room to provide support to students, among other purposes. The service dates of this Grant are July 1, 2025-June 30, 2027. Financial Impact: Award of $183,044 Submitted by: Mary Wendland, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent, Student Services File Attachments Capacity Grant Agreement Number C1010081 07.01.2026 - 06.30.2027.pdf (931 KB) Subject 29. Approval of Purchases/Encumbrances Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approval of Purchases/Encumbrances RATIONALE Purchases by designated employees are authorized by District policy. Lists of such purchases/encumbrances in the form of contracts, purchase orders and direct payments in the amount of $29,436,751.65 are presented for approval. The Purchasing Department generates this agenda item to reflect purchases processed in the Riverside County Data Service Accounts Payable encumbrance and payment system. The report, as generated, utilizes the attached codes to designate locations and funds. Submitted by: Darrin Watters Deputy Superintendent, Business Services File Attachments P1a Code Descriptions 7.25.22.pdf (50 KB) P1A Report of Purchases 7.29.25.xlsx.pdf (506 KB) Subject 30. Approval of Donations to the District Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approval of Donations to the District RATIONALE The District has received the following donations: 1. JM Custom Shirts donated four 3x5 digital banners, eight XL pizzas, and three cases of small water bottles, totalling $300 for a math event at Harmony Elementary. 2. JM Custom Shirts donated twenty high-visibility vests, totalling $320 for Harmony Elementary's implementation of Playworks. 3. Jojoba Hills SKP Resort donated Walmart gift cards totalling $250 for families at Cottonwood School. 4. Sharyl Williams donated a $152.24 water dispenser to the front office, sensory garden toys for $350.40 to the Autism program, and chips and beverages totalling $275.52 for the end-of-year completion ceremony at Lifeworks Adult Transition Program. 5. Lucy Dressel donated donuts and raffle prizes totaling $1,069 for the Maintenance and Operations Safety Training held on June 5, 2025. 6. Muhlhauser Steel Inc. donated $500 to the welding program at Alessendaro High School. Letters of appreciation for donations will be mailed. Submitted by: Darrin Watters Deputy Superintendent, Business Services File Attachments Subject 31. Approval to Declare Listed Surplus Items Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approval to Declare Listed Surplus Items RATIONALE Approval to declare all items on the attached list as surplus. Education Code 17546(a), (c), allows by unanimous vote of the Governing Board the declaration of any item or items valued at less than $2,500 for sale without advertisement. If the item's value is insufficient to defray the costs of sale, the item may be donated or disposed of in a local trash facility. Financial Impact: No fiscal impact. Appropriate revenue adjustments will be reflected in the operating budget if items are sold. Submitted by: Darrin Watters Deputy Superintendent, Business Services File Attachments P3 7-29-25 Mtg- Surplus.pdf (521 KB) Subject 32. Approval of Agreement with True North Research, Inc. Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approval of Agreement with True North Research, Inc. RATIONALE Business Services requests approval of agreement with True North Research, Inc. to perform for the District all tasks associated with designing, conducting and analyzing the baseline bond measure survey, as well as presenting the results. True North Research, Inc. will provide voter opinion research and revenue measure planning services to the District to produce an unbiased, statistically reliable evaluation of voters’ interest in supporting a local bond measure. The term is July 30, 2025 – December 31, 2026, in the amount not to exceed $57,350, which includes the cost of two polls, the first for $29,850 and the second for $27,500. Financial Impact: Not to exceed $57,350 Funding Source: Unrestricted General Funds Submitted by: Darrin Watters Deputy Superintendent, Business Services File Attachments B1a True North Research Agreement.pdf (361 KB) Subject 33. Approval of Individual to Serve on the Measure X Citizens' Oversight Committee Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting of the Hemet Unified School District Category G. CONSENT ITEMS - Master Motion and Vote Type Action Recommended Action Approval of Individual to Serve on the Measure X Citizens' Oversight Committee RATIONALE Members of the Citizens’ Oversight Committee (“COC”) were appointed in staggering terms at the creation of the Measure X COC. Staff requests approval of the of the following community member to serve on the Measure X COC effective August 1, 2025: Erika Aparicio Perez to fill the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the District category. Board Bylaws allow an individual to serve for a maximum term of two years and for no more than three consecutive terms. The COC must have at least one member from each of the following categories: (I) One member who is active in a business organization representing the business community located within the district; (II) One member who is active in a senior citizen's organization; (III) One member who is active in a bona fide taxpayer association; (IV) One member who is the parent or guardian of a child