In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting

0 Thursday, November 6, 2025 In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting .02 Supplemental Subject 5.03.a - SUPPLEMENTAL - Human Resources – Approve and/or ratify Certificated Personnel recommendations for employment, change of status and separations, as submitted. (Mr. Maldonado) Meeting Nov 6, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action File Attachments 11-06-25 5.03.a Supplemental.pdf (139 KB) .02 Supplemental Subject 5.03.b - SUPPLEMENTAL - Human Resources – Approve and/or ratify Classified Personnel recommendations for employment, change of status and separations, as submitted. (Mr. Maldonado) Meeting Nov 6, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action File Attachments 11-6-25 Supplemental Board 5.03.b.pdf (125 KB) .02 Supplemental Subject 5.03.c - SUPPLEMENTAL - Human Resources - Approve and/or ratify Other Employee Personnel recommendations for employment, change of status and separations, as submitted. (Mr. Maldonado) Meeting Nov 6, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action File Attachments 11-06-25 5.03.c Supplemental.pdf (122 KB) 0. General Information Subject Thursday, November 6, 2025, 5:30 p.m. (Closed Session); 6:45 p.m. (Open to the Public) Meeting Nov 6, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Information HACIENDA LA PUENTE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IN-PERSON/VIRTUAL REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING Thursday, November 6, 2025 5:30 p.m. (Closed Session) 6:45 p.m. (Open to the Public) District Office Board Room 15959 East Gale Ave. City of Industry, California 91745 Zoom Link: https://hlpusd-k12-ca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-__jcPRrTS2NGHrjOv0g6w REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR ANY INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY Please be advised that this meeting is being audio recorded. Any Individuals requiring disability-related accommodations may contact the Office of the Superintendent, 15959 E. Gale Avenue, City of Industry, at (626) 933-3800; or fax (626) 855-3505, at least 48 hours before the meeting and will be handled on a case-by-case basis and in accordance with the Americans Disability Act. If you require a language interpreter, please contact the Superintendent’s Office, at least 48 hours before the meeting. BOARD OF EDUCATION Gino Kwok, Esq. …….. President Ms. Adriana Quiñónes …….. Vice President Ms. Nancy Loera ….…. Clerk Mr. Jeffrey De La Torre ….…. Member Ms. Stephanie Serrano …….. Member INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT Dr. Douglas Kimberly Vision Statement: "The Hacienda La Puente Unified School District is a community committed to developing lifelong learners who value themselves and the diversity of all people; apply decision-making skills leading to responsible actions; and use creativity, critical thinking, and problem solving in meeting the challenges of a changing society." File Attachments 1. Procedural Matters and Closed Session Subject 1.01 - Procedural Matters and Closed Session Meeting Nov 6, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Information a. Call to Order Gino Kwok, Esq. , President b. Roll Call Board of Education : Gino Kwok, Esq., President Ms. Adriana Qui ñ ó nes , Vice President Ms. Nancy Loera , Clerk Mr. Jeffrey De La Torre , Member Ms. Stephanie Serrano, Member Interim Superintendent : Dr. Douglas Kimberly Superintendent's Cabinet : Ms. Blanca Risco, Interim Associate Superintendent, Business Services Dr. Angela Lin , Assistant Superintendent, Education Services Mr. Kevin J. Maldonado, Acting Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources c. Review of the agenda (addenda, deletions, corrections) File Attachments 1. Procedural Matters and Closed Session Subject 1.02 - Adoption of the agenda, including additions, deletions, corrections and adjustments in order of business. Meeting Nov 6, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action File Attachments 1. Procedural Matters and Closed Session Subject 1.03 - Audience members who wish to speak to item(s) listed under Closed Session only, may address the Board at this time. Meeting Nov 6, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Information File Attachments 1. Procedural Matters and Closed Session Subject 1.04 - Adjourn from Public Meeting to Closed Session Meeting Nov 6, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action File Attachments 1. Procedural Matters and Closed Session Subject 1.04.a - Closed Session - Government Code, Section 54957.6, Conference with Labor Negotiator: Mr. Kevin J. Maldonado, Acting Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources; HLPTA, SEIU Local 99, and CSEA Chapter 115. Meeting Nov 6, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Discussion Office of Acting Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources File Attachments 1. Procedural Matters and Closed Session Subject 1.04.b - Closed Session - Government Code, Section 54957, Public Employee Appointment(s), Employment, Titles: Certificated and/or Classified Management titles, as reported out. Meeting Nov 6, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Office of Acting Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources File Attachments 1. Procedural Matters and Closed Session Subject 1.04.c - Closed Session - Conference with legal counsel regarding potential litigation, pursuant to Government Code, Section 54956.9(d)(2), determination of significant exposure to litigation, one (1) legal matter (Undisclosed legal issue). Meeting Nov 6, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Discussion File Attachments 1. Procedural Matters and Closed Session Subject 1.04.d - Closed Session - Government Code, Section 54957, Public Employee Discipline, Dismissal, Release. Meeting Nov 6, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Office of Acting Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources File Attachments 1. Procedural Matters and Closed Session Subject 1.04.e - Closed Session - Education Code, Section 35146, Student Discipline Matters, if Needed. Meeting Nov 6, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Office of Director, Student and Family Services File Attachments 1. Procedural Matters and Closed Session Subject 1.05 - Adjourn from Closed Session to Public Meeting Meeting Nov 6, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action File Attachments 1. Procedural Matters and Closed Session Subject 1.06 - Reconvene the Public Meeting (approximately 6:45 p.m.) Meeting Nov 6, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Information File Attachments 1. Procedural Matters and Closed Session Subject 1.07 - Land Acknowledgement Meeting Nov 6, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Information File Attachments 1. Procedural Matters and Closed Session Subject 1.08 - Pledge of Allegiance led by Student Board Representative Meeting Nov 6, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Information File Attachments 1. Procedural Matters and Closed Session Subject 1.09 - Report of action(s) taken during the Closed Session Meeting Nov 6, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Information File Attachments 1. Procedural Matters and Closed Session Subject 1.10 - Roll Call Meeting Nov 6, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Information Roll Call Board of Education : Gino Kwok, Esq., President Ms. Adriana Quiñónes, Vice President Ms. Nancy Loera, Clerk Mr. Jeffrey De La Torre, Member Ms. Stephanie Serrano, Member Interim Superintendent : Dr. Douglas Kimberly Superintendent's Cabinet : Ms. Blanca Risco, Interim Associate Superintendent, Business Services Dr. Angela Lin , Assistant Superintendent, Education Services Mr. Kevin J. Maldonado, Acting Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Student Board Representatives : Jorge Espinoza, La Puente High School Vianney Rivera, Los Altos High School File Attachments 1. Procedural Matters and Closed Session Subject 1.11 - Approve the minutes for the In-Person/Virtual Meetings: Regular Meeting on October 9, 2025; Special Meeting on October 14, 2025; and Regular Meeting on October 23, 2025. Meeting Nov 6, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action File Attachments 10.9.25 UNADOPTED MIN OF In Person and VIRTUAL REG MTG.pdf (162 KB) 10.14.25 UNADOPTED MIN OF In Person SPECIAL MTG.pdf (68 KB) 10.23.25 UNADOPTED MIN OF In Person and VIRTUAL REG MTG.pdf (187 KB) 1. Procedural Matters and Closed Session Subject 1.12 - Requests to speak to agenda items Meeting Nov 6, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Information a. Confirmation of request cards collected from audience members wishing to speak to items on the agenda. File Attachments 2. Reports, Presentations and Announcements Subject 2.01 - Reports, Presentations and Announcements Meeting Nov 6, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Information 1. Student Board Representatives 2. Superintendent's Report a. School Site Performance b. Head Start Parent Report File Attachments 3. Hearings Subject 3.00 - Hearings - None Meeting Nov 6, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Information File Attachments 4. Communications Subject 4.01.a. - Employee Associations b. - Audience Members Who Filed Requests to Speak Meeting Nov 6, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Information File Attachments 5. Consent Items Subject 5.00 - Consent Items - Action block covers all of the items listed in the Consent Items category. Meeting Nov 6, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action File Attachments 5. Consent Items Subject 5.01.a - Board of Education - Approve and/or ratify attendance by staff member(s) at conferences/meetings/workshops, as listed. (Dr. Kimberly) Meeting Nov 6, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve and/or ratify attendance by staff member(s) at conferences/meetings/workshops, as listed. Analysis : In accordance with Board Policy 3350, when the cost of attending the conferences/meetings/workshops for an individual requires out-of-state travel, authorization is subject to approval by the Board of Education. The following conferences/meetings/workshops requests have been signed by the appropriate executive staff member and the Superintendent: CONFERENCE/MEETING/ WORKSHOP LOCATION/DATE ATTENDEE(S) APPROXIMATE COST PER ATTENDEE/ FUNDING SOURCE PURPOSE International Baccalaureate (IB) Program Workshop Minneapolis; MN March 6-9, 2026 Kim Lee, Principal; Brialle Kammert, IB Teacher On Special Assignment (TOSA); Dorcas We, Teacher (Cedarlane Academy) $2,766 Local Control Funding Formula Supplemental and Concentration (LCFF S&C) f unds To attend the IB Program Workshop Budget Implications : All expenditures for the requests to attend conferences/meetings/workshops have been approved by the staff members responsible for the account from which the expenses will be funded. Submitted by: Dr. Douglas Kimberly Interim Superintendent Office of Executive Director, TK-12 File Attachments 5. Consent Items Subject 5.02.a - Instruction - Approve and/or ratify participation of student(s) and staff on field trips, as listed. (Dr. Lin) Meeting Nov 6, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve and/or ratify participation of student(s) and staff on field trips, as listed. Analysis : In accordance with Board Policy 6153, field trips are intended to provide an extended learning opportunity not readily available at the school. LOCATION/DATE COST PER STUDENT SCHOOL GRADE/NO. OF STUDENTS CHAPERONES FUNDING SOURCE TRANSPORTATION PURPOSE Running Springs, CA; December 3-5, 2025 $450 Newton Middle School 7th-8th Grades; 46 Students 5 School Site Donations funds District Approved Transportation To participate in Pali Institute's Science Camp Program Orlando, FL; January 2-7, 2026 (date correction) (previously approved 8/14/25) $1,730 (cost correction) La Puente High School 9th-12th Grades; 30 Students 6 School Site Donations funds and Music & Instructional Materials (AMIM) Grand funds (funding source correction) District Approved Transportation To attend dance workshops at Disney World Stanford, CA; January 30 -February 1, 2026 $500 Wilson High School 9th-12th Grades; 30 Students 5 School Site Donations funds District Approved Transportation To compete in the Science Olympiad Invitational at Stanford University La Jolla, CA; February 21, 2026 $25 Wilson High School 9th-12th Grades; 30 Students 2 Parent Booster funds District Approved Transportation To compete in the Science Olympiad Invitational at the University of California San Diego Goleta, CA; March 7, 2026 $38 Wilson High School 9th-12th Grades; 39 Students 1 School Site Donations funds District Approved Transportation To compete in the Dos Pueblos High School Annual Jazz Festival Dana Point, CA; May 4-5, 2026 $130 Los Molinos Elementary School 5th Grade; 33 Students 7 School Site Donations funds District Approved Transportation To participate in the Before the Mast Spirit of Dana Point program at Ocean Institute Dana Point, CA; May 5-6, 2026 $130 Los Molinos Elementary School 5th Grade; 33 Students 7 School Site Donations funds District Approved Transportation To participate in the Before the Mast Spirit of Dana Point program at Ocean Institute Submitted by: Dr. Angela Lin Assistant Superintendent, Education Services Office of Executive Director, TK-12 File Attachments 5. Consent Items Subject 5.02.b - Instruction - Approve annual occurrence of Class 3 – Disposable Records list and submit for destruction, as listed. (Dr. Lin) Meeting Nov 6, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve annual occurrence of Class 3 – Disposable Records list and submit for destruction, as listed. Analysis : No pupil records may be destroyed, except pursuant to established District rules and regulations in compliance with the California Code of Regulations and relevant federal regulations. Additionally, the District must comply with the notification and procedure for destruction of records contained in Title 20, United States Code, Section 1400 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; California Code of Regulation, Title 5, Sections 432(b)(2) and 16020; Education Code, Sections 49070(b) and (c), and California Federal Regulations 300.573. Destruction means physical destruction or removal of personal identifiers to ensure the information is no longer personally identifiable (34 CFR § 300.611). The District must inform parents when personally identifiable information is no longer needed for educational services. Families will be notified to retrieve their child's records prior to being disposed. The records listed below are initially classified as mandatory interim records. These records may be reclassified as Class 3 – Disposable Records upon the student’s departure from the District or when no longer useful. These records can be destroyed during the third school year after the school year in which they originated, following any legally required audits (5 CCR § § 432, 437, 16025, 16026, 16027). Class 3 – Disposable Special Education Student Records, as listed below: Individualized Education Programs; Test Reports; Progress Reports; and Other Assessment Reports and Documents. Budget Implications : None; N/A; $0 Submitted by: Dr. Angela Lin Assistant Superintendent, Education Services Office of Interim Executive Director, Special Education File Attachments 5. Consent Items Subject 5.03.a - Human Resources - Approve and/or ratify Certificated Personnel recommendations for employment, change of status and separations, as submitted. (Mr. Maldonado) Meeting Nov 6, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve and/or ratify Certificated Personnel recommendations for employment, change of status and separations, as submitted. Analysis : The Certificated Personnel list is a compilation of actions regarding credentialed employees, employment, change of status and resignations. All individuals meet criteria for employment, retirement, or change of status, and have been recommended for Board approval by the Acting Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources. Budget Implications : It has been verified with Fiscal Services that each school or department has sufficient funds to warrant the employment of named individuals. Submitted by: Kevin J. Maldonado Acting Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources File Attachments 11-6-25 5.03.a.pdf (137 KB) 5. Consent Items Subject 5.03.b - Human Resources - Approve and/or ratify Classified Personnel recommendations for employment, change of status and separations, as submitted. (Mr. Maldonado) Meeting Nov 6, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve and/or ratify Classified Personnel recommendations for employment, change of status and separations, as submitted. Analysis : The Classified Personnel list is a compilation of actions regarding non-credentialed employees, employment, change of status and resignations. All individuals meet criteria for employment, retirement, or change of status, and have been recommended for Board approval by the Acting Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources. Budget Implications : It has been verified with Fiscal Services that each school or department has sufficient funds to warrant the employment of named individuals. Submitted by: Kevin J. Maldonado Acting Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources File Attachments 11-6-25 Board 5.03.b.pdf (109 KB) 5. Consent Items Subject 5.03.c - Human Resources - Approve and/or ratify Other Employee Personnel recommendations for employment, change of status and separations, as submitted. (Mr. Maldonado) Meeting Nov 6, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve and/or ratify Other Employee Personnel recommendations for employment, change of status and separations, as submitted. Analysis : The Other Employee Personnel list is a compilation of actions regarding credentialed and non-credentialed employees, employment, change of status and resignations. All individuals meet criteria for employment, retirement, or change of status, and have been recommended for Board approval by the Acting Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources. Budget Implications : It has been verified with Fiscal Services that each school or department has sufficient funds to warrant the employment of named individuals. Submitted by: Kevin J. Maldonado Acting Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources File Attachments 11-6-25 5.03.c.pdf (122 KB) 5. Consent Items Subject 5.04.a - Business and Operations - Approve and/or ratify current year expenditures and purchase orders for the period ending October 21, 2025, for the various accounting funds. (Ms. Risco) Meeting Nov 6, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve and/or ratify current year expenditures and purchase orders for the period ending October 21, 2025, for the various accounting funds. Analysis : All expenditures require Board approval or ratification. The following list of purchase orders indicates the vendor, purpose, location, and amount of each expenditure. The lists are presented separately for each fund. Budget Implications : As listed in the Purchase Order listing. Submitted by: Blanca Risco Interim Associate Superintendent Business Services Office of Director of Purchasing and Warehouse File Attachments BA PO List 11-06-25.pdf (165 KB) 5. Consent Items Subject 5.04.b - Business and Operations - Approve to accept donations as listed and send a letter of appreciation to the donors on behalf of the Board of Education, upon request. (Ms. Risco) Meeting Nov 6, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve to accept donations as listed and send a letter of appreciation to the donors on behalf of the Board of Education, upon request. Analysis : DONOR DONATION SITE/DEPARTMENT DONATION TO BE USED FOR VALUE ESTIMATED BY DONOR Katharina Chung Cash Field trips To be used for field trips $735.00 Snap Mobile, Inc. Check Wilson HS ASB Tennis equipment, jerseys, banners, banquet $5,709.66 Budget Implications : None Submitted by: Blanca Risco Interim Associate Superintendent, Business Services Office of Interim Director of Fiscal Services File Attachments 5. Consent Items Subject 5.04.c - Business and Operations - Approve to ratify acceptance of funds for Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, for an amount of $155,455. (Dr. Lin) Meeting Nov 6, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve to ratify acceptance of funds for Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, for an amount of $155,455. Analysis : Federal funds from the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act are made available to state education agencies to help provide vocational technical education programs and services to youths and adults. The District was awarded $155,455 for the 2025-26 school year. The intent of the grant is to enhance and expand career and technical education for secondary students and focus funding to those student populations with barriers to achievement. The high schools that identify a career and technical education course sequence, integrating academics into the vocational content and serving all students, will meet appropriation criteria for 2025-26 funding. Funding permits the District to upgrade materials and equipment so students can remain current with job market training. Funds will be allocated for the purchase of equipment, software, materials, Career Technical Student Organizations competition travel, curriculum development and professional development. Budget Implications : None; N/A; $0 Submitted by: Dr. Angela Lin Assistant Superintendent, Education Services Office of Coordinator, Visual and Performing Arts File Attachments 5. Consent Items Subject 5.04.d - Business and Operations - Approve continued funding application for the California State Preschool Program for fiscal year 2026-27. (Dr. Lin) Meeting Nov 6, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve continued funding application for the California State Preschool Program for fiscal year 2026-27. Analysis : The California State Preschool Program will provide services for fiscal year 2026-27 on an automatic renewal, in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws, as well as all corresponding Contract Terms and Conditions that will be incorporated into the subsequent contract. Budget Implications : None; N/A; $0 Submitted by: Dr. Angela Lin Assistant Superintendent, Education Services Office of Director of Child Development/Early Childhood Education File Attachments 5. Consent Items Subject 5.05.a - Contracts and Agreements - Approve to ratify contract and accept funds between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and Los Angeles County Office of Education and members of the Los Angeles County Tobacco Consortium for the Tobacco Use Prevention Education Grant, from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, for an amount of $54,133. (Dr. Lin) Meeting Nov 6, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve to ratify contract and accept funds between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and Los Angeles County Office of Education and members of the Los Angeles County Tobacco Consortium for the Tobacco Use Prevention Education Grant, from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, for an amount of $54,133. Analysis : Tobacco Use Prevention Education (TUPE) Grant funds will be used to provide tobacco and vaping prevention, intervention, and cessation services for students in Grades 6-12. Approved TUPE curriculum has been and will continue to provide anti-tobacco and vaping prevention education services for middle and high school students. TUPE funds will be used to provide stipends for Youth Leadership teaching staff and counselors, who will be trained by the District Coordinator to provide interventions that include anti-vaping and smoking cessation services and support for District Restorative Justice programs. Budget Implications : Tobacco Use Prevention Education (TUPE) Grant funds; not to exceed $54,133 Submitted by: Dr. Angela Lin Assistant Superintendent, Education Services Office of Director, Student and Family Services File Attachments 5. Consent Items Subject 5.05.b - Contracts and Agreements - Approve to ratify continued agreement between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and Instructure, to provide management and distribution of transcripts and credentials, from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, for an amount not to exceed $34,942. (Dr. Lin) Meeting Nov 6, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve to ratify continued agreement between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and Instructure, to provide management and distribution of transcripts and credentials, from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, for an amount not to exceed $34,942. Analysis : Instructure (formerly Parchment) is a digital credential service and platform that allows schools and universities to exchange transcripts and other credentials globally in a secure manner. Instructure collects, stores, and distributes transcripts and credentials to students, universities, and employers. Students can order official transcripts and send records to any recipient worldwide. Instructure's services provide full tracking, notifications, and reporting to District Administration, current students and alumni. Budget Implications : Local Control Funding Formula Supplemental and Concentration (LCFF S&C) funds; not to exceed $34,942 Submitted by: Dr. Angela Lin Assistant Superintendent, Education Services Office of Director, Student and Family Services File Attachments 5. Consent Items Subject 5.05.c - Contracts and Agreements - Approve to continue agreement between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and the University of California Irvine History Project, to provide professional development trainings for high school teachers and support for students, from November 7, 2025 through March 31, 2026, for an amount not to exceed $18,000. (Dr. Lin) Meeting Nov 6, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve to continue agreement between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and the University of California Irvine History Project, to provide professional development trainings for high school teachers and support for students, from November 7, 2025 through March 31, 2026, for an amount not to exceed $18,000. Analysis : The University of California Irvine History Project (UCI HP) is one of the local institutional leaders in the support and development of Intersectional Ethnic Studies Programs and Civic Engagement Programs in Southern California. This continued agreement will provide training that will help to further develop staff member’s understanding of Ethnic Studies pedagogy and specifically the creation of Youth Participatory Action Research Projects, which is a major Ethnic Studies concept that encourages our students to learn about Civic engagement that works to solve challenges in their community. These projects will meet the requirement leading to students earning the California State Seal of Civic Engagement, which will be added to their diploma. This continued agreement provides support for teachers and students helping them to earn the California State Seal of Civic Engagement. Over the past two years, 474 graduating seniors have earned this award and this continued agreement will help support more students to earn this distinction. Budget Implications : CA Serves Grant funds; not to exceed $18,000 Submitted by: Dr. Angela Lin Assistant Superintendent, Education Services Office of Director, Data, Research, and Innovation Office of Coordinator, Intersectional Ethnic Studies File Attachments 5. Consent Items Subject 5.05.d - Contracts and Agreements - Approve new agreement between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and OCO Club, to provide an interactive presentation at the January 31, 2026 Ethnic Studies and Community Schools Conference and two future events, from November 7, 2025 through June 30, 2026, for an amount not to exceed $1,500 per presentation. (Dr. Lin) Meeting Nov 6, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve new agreement between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and OCO Club, to provide an interactive presentation at the January 31, 2026 Ethnic Studies and Community Schools Conference and two future events, from November 7, 2025 through June 30, 2026, for an amount not to exceed $1,500 per presentation. Analysis : Orange Coast Optimist (OCO) Kibou Taiko is a Taiko drumming group that is sponsored by the OCO Club, an organization that celebrates and preserves Japanese American cultural traditions through programming, presentations, and education. The group performs at various events including cultural celebrations and community gatherings. The presentation will include how Taiko drumming is a powerful and multifaceted art form used to express Japanese American ethnic identity, preserve heritage, and build community, along with its connection to Japanese American people's legacy in the United States. Kibou in Japanese means “hope” and Taiko means “drum.” Budget Implications : Community Schools Grant funds, Ethnic Studies Block Grant funds, California Anti Bias Grant funds, or Promising Learners Project Grant funds; not to exceed $1,500 per presentation, for an estimated total amount of $4,500 Submitted by: Dr. Angela Lin Assistant Superintendent, Education Services Office of Director, Data, Research, and Innovation Office of Director, Equity, Access and Family Engagement Office of Coordinator, Intersectional Ethnic Studies Office of Coordinator, Community Schools File Attachments 5. Consent Items Subject 5.05.e - Contracts and Agreements - Approve new agreement between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and Liza Gesuden, to provide professional development for teachers, from November 7, 2025 through June 30, 2026, for an amount not to exceed $1,000 per presentation. (Dr. Lin) Meeting Nov 6, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve new agreement between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and Liza Gesuden, to provide professional development for teachers, from November 7, 2025 through June 30, 2026, for an amount not to exceed $1,000 per presentation. Analysis : Ms. Liza Gesuden has been an educator for over 20 years and is an expert Ethnic Studies practitioner. As a Filipina-American educator, Ms. Gesuden brings this cultural lens to the workshops that she leads with adults. Ms. Gesuden is trained and specializes in trauma informed and healing pedagogy as a way to honor and meet the holistic needs of marginalized students and the educators who serve them. Ms. Gesuden will provide professional development to educators at the District’s regional Ethnic Studies Adult Conference and will provide consulting, support, and input to the Intersectional Ethnic Studies Program, the community schools program, and will also present to educators at District trainings. Budget Implications : Community Schools Grant funds; Ethnic Studies Block Grant funds; or California Anti-Bias Grant funds; not to exceed $1,000 per presentation, for an estimated total amount of $3,000 Submitted by: Dr. Angel Lin Assistant Superintendent, Education Services Office of Director, Data, Research, and Innovation Office of Director, Equity, Access and Family Engagement Office of Coordinator, Intersectional Ethnic Studies Office of Coordinator, Community Schools File Attachments 5. Consent Items Subject 5.05.f - Contracts and Agreements - Approve new agreement between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and Jessica Polk, LCSW, to provide Motivational Interviewing training for school-based staff, from November 7, 2025 through June 30, 2026, for an amount not to exceed $2,600 per presentation. (Dr. Lin) Meeting Nov 6, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve new agreement between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and Jessica Polk, LCSW, to provide Motivational Interviewing training for school-based staff, from November 7, 2025 through June 30, 2026, for an amount not to exceed $2,600 per presentation. Analysis : This 6-hour training is designed for school-based mental health professionals, counselors, administrators, and student support staff. The training is focused on developing foundational motivational interviewing skills and applying them to real-life interactions in educational settings. Budget Implications : Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI) Grant funds and Community Schools Grant funds; not to exceed $2,600 per presentation, for an estimated total amount of $5,200 Submitted by: Dr. Angela Lin Assistant Superintendent, Education Services Office of Director, Data, Research and Innovation Office of Director, Equity, Access and Family Engagement File Attachments 5. Consent Items Subject 5.05.g - Contracts and Agreements - Approve agreement between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and Law Offices of Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo, to perform legal consultant services on behalf of the District for the 2025-26 school year. (Dr. Kimberly) Meeting Nov 6, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve agreement between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and Law Offices of Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo, to perform legal consultant services on behalf of the District for the 2025-26 school year. Analysis : At the Regular Board meeting on October 9, 2025, the Board provided direction to have the District represented by the Law Offices of Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo upon request for the 2025-26 school year. Budget Implications : Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) funds Submitted by: Dr. Douglas Kimberly Interim Superintendent File Attachments 6. Policy Items Subject 6.00 - Policy Items - None Meeting Nov 6, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Information File Attachments 7. Administrative Items Subject 7.01.a - Bond Project - Approve and/or ratify current year expenditures and purchase orders for the period ending October 21, 2025, for the various accounting funds for Measure BB Bond projects. (Ms. Risco) Meeting Nov 6, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve and/or ratify current year expenditures and purchase orders for the period ending October 21, 2025, for the various accounting funds for Measure BB Bond projects. Analysis : All expenditures require Board approval or ratification. The following list of purchase orders indicates the vendor, purpose, location, and amount of each expenditure. Budget Implications : As listed in the Purchase Order listing. Submitted by: Blanca Risco Interim Associate Superintendent, Business Services Office of Director of Purchasing and Warehouse File Attachments BA PO List 11-06-25 BOND.pdf (72 KB) 7. Administrative Items Subject 7.02.a - Board of Education - Approve appointment of Ms. Elke Tapia by the California School Employees Association, Chapter #115, as appointee to the Personnel Commission for a three-year term, from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2028. (Dr. Kimberly) Meeting Nov 6, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve appointment of Ms. Elke Tapia by the California School Employees Association, Chapter #115, as appointee to the Personnel Commission for a three-year term, from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2028. Analysis : The Personnel Commission is composed of three individuals who must be registered voters, reside in the District and be known adherents to the principles of the merit system. In addition, no member of the governing board of any school district or a county board of education shall be eligible for appointment. One member of the Commission is appointed by the Board of Education, one by the classified employee organization, which represents the largest number of the District’s classified employees, and the third appointed by those two appointed members. The term of the previous appointee of the Classified School Employee Association (CSEA), Mr. Felipe Arellano, expires on December 1, 2025. It is CSEA’s obligation to notify the Board of its intended appointee. The Board would then accept the appointee. CSEA has notified the Board that it wishes to appoint Ms. Elke Tapia for a three-year term, as its representative to the Commission. Ms. Tapia is a registered voter who resides within the District boundaries and CSEA verifies that she is a known adherent to the merit system. Budget Implications : None Submitted by: Dr. Douglas Kimberly Interim Superintendent Office of Personnel Director, Personnel Commission File Attachments 7. Administrative Items Subject 7.02.b - Board of Education - Approve to ratify absence of Board Member, Ms. Stephanie Serrano, from the In-Person/Virtual Regular Board Meeting on October 23, 2025. (Dr. Kimberly) Meeting Nov 6, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve to ratify absence of Board Member, Ms. Stephanie Serrano, from the In-Person/Virtual Regular Board Meeting on October 23, 2025. Analysis : Ms. Stephanie Serrano, Board Member, was unavailable to attend Regular Board Meeting on October 23, 2025. In accordance with Board Bylaw 9250, when a Board Member is absent from a meeting due to other than school business, the Governing Board must resolve to approve the absence as acceptable by the Board of Education, in order for the member to receive the Regular Board Meeting compensation. Budget Implications : None Submitted by: Dr. Douglas Kimberly Interim Superintendent File Attachments 7. Administrative Items Subject 7.03 - Instruction - None Meeting Nov 6, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Information File Attachments 7. Administrative Items Subject 7.04 - Human Resources - None Meeting Nov 6, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Information File Attachments 7. Administrative Items Subject 7.05.a - Business and Operations - Approve Hacienda La Puente Unified School District’s Fiscal Stabilization Plan for the 2025-26 through 2027-28 fiscal year. (Ms. Risco) Meeting Nov 6, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve Hacienda La Puente Unified School District’s Fiscal Stabilization Plan for the 2025-26 through 2027-28 fiscal year. Analysis : The Los Angeles County Superintendent of Schools (County Superintendent) has reclassified the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District’s 2025-26 Adopted Budget from a “Conditional Approval” to “Approved,” per the letter dated October 14, 2025. The approval of the adopted budget is contingent upon the District’s submission of a Fiscal Stabilization Plan (FSP) approved by the Board that describes a plan for expenditure reductions. A key element of the FSP involves aligning the staffing levels with student enrollment. The plan includes necessary measures to safeguard the long-term financial stability of the District, while ensuring the District continues to deliver high-quality educational experiences for all students. Budget Implications : None; N/A; $0 Submitted by: Blanca Risco Interim Associate Superintendent, Business Services File Attachments Fiscal Stabilization Plan.pdf (1,047 KB) 7. Administrative Items Subject 7.06 - Contracts and Agreements - None Meeting Nov 6, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Information File Attachments 7. Administrative Items Subject 7.07.a - Student Discipline Matters - Take necessary action regarding matters related to student discipline. Meeting Nov 6, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Office of Director, Student and Family Services File Attachments 8. Board of Education Comments Subject 8.01 - Board of Education Comments Meeting Nov 6, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Information File Attachments 9. Closing Procedures Subject 9.01 - Adjournment Meeting Nov 6, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action File Attachments 10. Dates to Remember Subject 10.01 - Holidays and Meetings Meeting Nov 6, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Information November 27 - 28, 2025 Thursday - Friday Thanksgiving Holiday – All Schools and Offices Closed December 11, 2025 Thursday NEXT In-Person/Virtual Organizational/Regular Board of Education Meeting; Closed Session and Open to Public will be designated in the published agenda; (via teleconference or the most rapid means of communication available at the time) . Meeting times are subject to change. December 22, 2025 through January 2, 2026 Winter Break. All K-12 Schools Closed. K-12 Students return on January 6, 2026. December 24, 2025 through January 1, 2026 Winter Break. District Office Closed. File Attachments