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Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 · School board meeting record

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The San Bernardino City Unified School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on February 18, 2025, to conduct routine business, recognize student achievements, and pass resolutions honoring arts education and Women's History Month. The meeting included formal recognition of the San Bernardino High School water polo team and various community partners.

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The board's actions establish official district observances for March and recognize specific student and community achievements, while setting the procedural rules for public participation in future district meetings.

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2 Tuesday, February 18, 2025 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Board President MAYRA CEBALLOS Board Vice President MARY ELLEN ABILEZ GRANDE Board Members FELICIA ALEXANDER ABIGAIL ROSALES-MEDINA MICHAEL SANTOS DANNY TILLMAN SCOTT WYATT, Ed.D. Student Board Members PATIENCE ABANISE WILBERTH AVILA ANA-VICTORIA CHAVEZ CAMILLIA EL-ZATMAH FERNANDA GALLARDO TATIANA EDEN OCHOA JIMENA PRECIADO ANGENETTE ROSENBLOOM SASHA VILLALBAZO Superintendent MAURICIO ARELLANO San Bernardino City Unified School District hereby provides notice that the February 18, 2025 Board Meeting will be open to the public in the Dr. Margaret Hill Community Room located at: Board of Education Building 777 North F Street San Bernardino, CA 92410 Per Board directive, masks are optional. Board of Education Meeting begins at 5:30 pm* (*All other times listed on the agenda are estimates and dependent on preceding items). Virtual public comments are no longer being accepted. Comment forms are available prior to the start of the board meeting beginning at 5:00 pm and must be submitted before the start of the Public Comment session. Once the Board adjourns to Closed Session (directly after Public Comments), submissions will no longer be accepted. The meeting will also be streamed live at: https://www.youtube.com/user/SanBdoCitySchools The District is committed to provide equal access to individuals with a disability to open and public meetings. For information on the availability of disability-related aids or services to enable any person with a disability to participate in a public meeting and/or to request reasonable accommodations, please contact the Affirmative Action Office by close of business on the Monday prior to a Board meeting (Friday prior to Board meeting if a Monday holiday): Affirmative Action Office 777 North F Street San Bernardino, CA 92410 (909) 381-1122 (909) 381-1121 fax Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 1. 5:30 pm: Opening (* any other times listed are estimates) Subject 1.1 Call to Order Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Procedural File Attachments 1. 5:30 pm: Opening (* any other times listed are estimates) Subject 1.2 Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Procedural File Attachments 1. 5:30 pm: Opening (* any other times listed are estimates) Subject 1.3 Approval of Agenda Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action Recommended Action Approve as presented/amended After a motion and second, the Board President will ask if there are any changes to the agenda. File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve as presented/amended Motion by Abigail Rosales-Medina, second by Scott Wyatt. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Felicia Alexander, Michael Santos 2. Special Presentations/Recognitions Subject 2.1 SBHS Varsity Boys Water Polo CIF Championship Recognition Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Presentation San Bernardino High School's Varsity Water Polo team will be recognized for winning the Division 6 CIF Southern Section championship. In honor of their victory, Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. will also be present to award the team with a donation. File Attachments 2. Special Presentations/Recognitions Subject 2.2 Outstanding Achievement Awards Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Presentation The Board is pleased to honor Project Fighting Chance with the Community Partner Award for their continued commitment to the students of our District. The Board of Education is proud to honor the students, parents, grandparents, guardians, volunteers, and employees from Salinas and Thompson Elementary Schools, Paakuma' Middle School, and San Bernardino High School . Students will be recognized for their hard work towards academic achievement; parents, grandparents, guardians and volunteers for their school involvement and positive impact on the lives of children; and site employees, both certificated and classified, for their dedication and commitment to their schools and the students they teach and support. File Attachments 2. Special Presentations/Recognitions Subject 2.3 Resolution Recognizing March as Arts Education Month/Youth Art Month Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action Recommended Action Approve WHEREAS the visual and performing arts have a unique ability to connect us to our history, heritage and culture; and WHEREAS arts education, which includes both the visual and the performing arts, is a vital part of a quality, basic education, providing a balanced education for all students; and WHEREAS the Board of Education of the San Bernardino City Unified School District joins California in recognizing arts education as an essential part of basic education for all students, pre-kindergarten through grade 12; and WHEREAS artistic literacy is defined as the ability to understand, create and perform, present or produce art, as well as respond and connect through the arts and is a core part of the arts education framework. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education of the San Bernardino City Unified School District joins the California Department of Education in recognizing March as Arts Education Month/Youth Art Month and encourages all schools in the District to celebrate the arts with meaningful student activities and programs that demonstrate learning and understanding of the visual and performing arts. File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve Motion by Abigail Rosales-Medina, second by Felicia Alexander. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Felicia Alexander, Michael Santos Not Present at Vote: Scott Wyatt 2. Special Presentations/Recognitions Subject 2.4 Resolution in Recognition of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action Recommended Action Approve WHEREAS Women’s History Month began as a local celebration of Women’s History Week in 1978 in Santa Rosa, California; and WHEREAS now the entire month of March is dedicated to recognizing and spreading awareness of the importance of women in the history of the United States and worldwide; and WHEREAS March 8 is International Women’s Day, a day of collective global activism and celebration; and WHEREAS women have led efforts to secure equal opportunities for women, the emancipation movement, labor movements, civil rights movements and other causes to create a more fair and just society for all; and WHEREAS in the U.S. suffragists marched and were arrested for supporting women’s right to vote and ultimately achieved the enactment of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States; and WHEREAS in our own community, across the United States and worldwide, women have been and continue to be leaders in the forefront of social change efforts, business, science, government, math, art, literature, music, film, athletics and more. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education of the San Bernardino City Unified School District joins others around the state, the nation, and the world in recognizing March as Women’s History Month and March 8, 2025, as International Women’s Day, and directs District teachers to promote learning activities that encourage students to reflect on the many notable contributions that women have made. File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve Motion by Danny Tillman, second by Abigail Rosales-Medina. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Felicia Alexander, Michael Santos Not Present at Vote: Scott Wyatt 3. Public Comments Subject 3.1 Receive Public Comments Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Procedural This is the only time the public will have an opportunity to address the Board on items NOT on the agenda and within their subject matter jurisdiction, such as District policies, procedures, programs, services, or fiscal matters. Public comments are limited to 5 minutes per person; 6 or more people who wish to speak on one topic will be provided no more than 30 minutes total. Speakers are cautioned that under California law, no person is immune from liability for making intentionally false or defamatory comments regarding any person simply because these comments are made at a public meeting. File Attachments 4. Closed Session Subject 4.1 Closed Session Public Comments Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Procedural This is the time that members of the public are provided an opportunity to directly address the Board about any item described under the Closed Session Agenda item. Public comments are limited to 5 minutes per person. File Attachments 4. Closed Session Subject 4.2 Closed Session Agenda Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Procedural As provided by law, the Board will adjourn to Closed Session for consideration of the following: Conference with Labor Negotiator District Negotiator: Marcus Funchess, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Employee Organization: California School Employees Association Communications Workers of America San Bernardino School Police Officers Association San Bernardino Teachers Association Student Matters/Discipline: Expulsion Hearing: Student Expulsion (Ed. Code Section 48918) Student ID: ** 480477; ** 461216 Student Discipline Discussion: Student Discipline Matter (Ed. Code, Sections 35146, 48912) Student ID: 483887; 450080; 459994; 476300; 461941 File Attachments 5. Action Reported from Closed Session Subject 5.1 Expulsion of Student(s) Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action Preferred Date Feb 18, 2025 Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Recommended Action Approve Student ID #s 480477, 461216 BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education accepts and adopts the recommendation and findings of the Hearing Panel, based on a review of the Panel's finding of facts and recommendations, and orders the expulsion of the following students(s) with the identification number(s) as listed below in accordance with the Board rules and regulations and in compliance with Education Code Section 48900: ** 480477; ** 461216 The Board does hereby order the enforcement of the expulsion suspended for a period of not more than one calendar year. The suspension of the enforcement of the expulsion order is deemed appropriate for the rehabilitation of the pupil, per Education Code section 48917. **The Board does hereby expel the pupil for a period of one semester and does hereby order the enforcement of the expulsion suspended for the following semester, allowing him/her to be considered for re-enrollment in the district under suspended expulsion as deemed appropriate for the rehabilitation of the pupil, per Education Code section 48917. (S) A stipulated expulsion is a process whereby the pupil and his/her family acknowledge responsibility for the behavior leading to the recommendation for expulsion by the school administration and waive their right to a hearing by admitting to the facts in support of an expulsion recommendation. The pupil and his/her family stipulate the facts of the case as presented by the school, accepting one of the following consequences: *(S) suspended expulsion, **(S) expulsion one semester, suspended expulsion one semester, (S) expulsion two semesters. (YC) Youth Court is a SBCUSD program for youth who have committed education code violations 48900 or 48915 offenses (excluding mandatory offenses) for which they could be given an expulsion but are instead given the option of appearing before a jury of their peers to explore the factors contributing to the education code violation(s) ensuring that students understand who were impacted by their actions, and what needs to be done to repair the harm caused by their actions as well as to address other contributing factors that led to the decisions made. File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve Student ID #s 480477, 461216 Motion by Scott Wyatt, second by Abigail Rosales-Medina. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Felicia Alexander, Michael Santos 5. Action Reported from Closed Session Subject 5.2 Student(s) Recommended for Suspension or Expulsion (Excluding Mandatory Offenses), but Remanded to Youth Court for Other Means of Correction Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action Preferred Date Feb 18, 2025 Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Recommended Action Approve Student ID # 483887 BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education accepts and adopts the recommendation and findings of facts of Positive Youth Development and orders the suspension or expulsion of the following student(s) with the identification number(s) as listed below in accordance with the Board rules and regulations and in compliance with Education Code Section 48900: 483887 Education Code Section 48915 (a) states, "Principal or the Superintendent of the schools shall recommend a pupil's expulsion, unless the principal or superintendent finds and so reports in writing to the governing board that expulsion is inappropriate, due to the particular circumstance, which should be set out in the report of the incident”. The student(s) identified below were found to have committed a violation of Education Code Section 48900 for which a referral for expulsion is mandated; however, the principal found that due to particular circumstances, expulsion is inappropriate. File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve Student ID # 483887 Motion by Abigail Rosales-Medina, second by Michael Santos. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Felicia Alexander, Michael Santos 5. Action Reported from Closed Session Subject 5.3 Lift/Readmit of Expulsion of Student(s) Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action Preferred Date Feb 18, 2025 Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Recommended Action Approve Student ID #s 450080; 459994 BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education authorizes the readmission of the following student(s), with the identification number(s) as indicated below, to schools of the San Bernardino City Unified School District in accordance with the Board rules and regulations and in compliance with the Education Code Section 48900: 450080; 459994 File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve Student ID #s 450080; 459994 Motion by Felicia Alexander, second by Danny Tillman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Felicia Alexander, Michael Santos 5. Action Reported from Closed Session Subject 5.4 Petition to Expunge, Rescind, Sealing of Record or Modify Youth Court or Expulsion Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action Preferred Date Feb 18, 2025 Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Recommended Action Approve Student ID Nos: 476300; 461941 The Board of Education authorizes the expulsion and/or Youth Court modification, expungement or rescinding of the following student(s) with the identification number(s) as indicated below, to schools of the San Bernardino City Unified School District in accordance with the Board rules and regulations and in compliance with Education Code Section 48900: COURT ORDERED SEALING OF RECORDS: 476300; 461941 Education Code 48917, Section (e) states: upon satisfactory completion of the rehabilitation assignment of a pupil, the governing board shall reinstate the pupil in a school of the district and may also order the expungement of any or all records of the expulsion proceedings. Education Code 48213 states: that a student can be excluded from attendance pursuant to Section 120230 of the Health and Safety Code or Section 49451 of this code if a principal or his designee determines that the continued presence of the child would constitute a clear and present danger to the life, safety, and health of a pupil or school personnel. The governing board is not required to send prior notice of the exclusion to the parent or guardian of the pupil. The governing board shall send a notice of the exclusion as soon as is reasonably possible after the exclusion. File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve Student ID Nos: 476300; 461941 Motion by Scott Wyatt, second by Abigail Rosales-Medina. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Felicia Alexander, Michael Santos 5. Action Reported from Closed Session Subject 5.5 Other Closed Session Action Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action If necessary, any additional items listed on the Closed Session Agenda and which require a Board vote, will either be read out orally if a vote was taken in Closed Session, or a vote taken at this time. File Attachments 6. Student Board Members Subject 6.1 Reports/Comments Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Procedural File Attachments 7. Administrative Reports/Presentations Subject 7.1 Project Impact CSUSB/SBCUSD Partnership Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Presentation Marcus Funchess, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Division and staff will present. File Attachments Project Impact CSUSB-SBCUSD Partnership Presentation.pdf (2,766 KB) 7. Administrative Reports/Presentations Subject 7.2 (*8 - 8:50 pm) Mid-Year Update of the 2024-2025 Local Control and Accountability Plan Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Information Ana Applegate, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services Division and staff will present. The Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) is a three-year plan that describes the goals, actions, services, and expenditures to support positive student outcomes that address state and local priorities. The LCAP allows Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) to share their stories of how, what, and why programs and services are selected to meet their local needs. The 2024-2025 LCAP for the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) has been Board adopted and County approved. California Education Code (EC) sections 47606.5(e), 52062(a)(6), and 52068(a)(6) require local educational agencies (LEAs) to present a report on the annual update to the LCAP and the Budget Overview for Parents on or before February 28 of each year at a regularly scheduled meeting of the governing board of the LEA. This presentation will cover the following item requirements of Education Code sections 47606.5(e), 52062(a)(6), and 52068(a)(6) : 1. Mid-year outcome data related to metrics identified in the 2024-2025 LCAP; 2. Mid-year expenditure and implementation data on all actions identified in the 2024-2025 LCAP. File Attachments 2024-2025 LCAP Mid-Year Update Presentation.pdf (2,838 KB) 2024-2025 Mid-Year LCAP Report.pdf (637 KB) LCAP Infographic (2024-25).pdf (586 KB) 2024-25 Equity Multiplier Plan.pdf (2,572 KB) LCAP Infographic - Detailed (2024-25).pdf (1,933 KB) 2024-2025 Differentiated Assistance Plan.pdf (696 KB) 8. Board Discussion Subject 8.1 California State University, San Bernardino Alumni Hall of Fame Sponsorship Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Discussion The Board will discuss possible sponsorship of the CSUSB Alumni Hall of Fame on April 25, 2025. Superintendent Arellano is the recipient of the Watson College of Education Coyote Paw Award, which recognizes exceptional achievements, leadership and lasting contributions to education and our community. File Attachments 8. Board Discussion Subject 8.2 San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra's Music at the Foot of the Mountains Gala Sponsorship Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action, Discussion Recommended Action Approve $5,000 sponsorship The Board will discuss possible sponsorship of SB Symphony's Music at the Foot of the Mountains Gala, March 23, 2025, at The Barbara and Art Culver Center. File Attachments SB Symphony Invitation.pdf (33 KB) SB Symphony Sponsorships.pdf (64 KB) Motion & Voting Approve $5,000 Motion by Felicia Alexander, second by Scott Wyatt. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Felicia Alexander, Michael Santos 9. Action Items Subject 9.1 Personnel Report #13 Dated February 18, 2025 which contains Actions such as Hiring, Retirements, Resignations, Promotions and Terminations Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action Recommended Action Approve as presented/amended Prepared by: Marcus Funchess, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources This report contains actions such as hiring, retirements, resignations, promotions, and terminations involving certificated, classified and other employees in the categories of noon duty aide, recreational supervisors, substitute employees, and others. Personnel actions included in this report are in accordance with policies of the Board of Education, the rules and regulations of the Personnel Commission, and the District's Affirmative Action Plan. Specific items/actions are contained in the attachment. BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education approves Personnel Report #13, dated February 18, 2025, as presented/amended. File Attachments 25-02_February 18 2025_Personnel-Report.pdf (1,227 KB) Motion & Voting Approve as presented Motion by Danny Tillman, second by Abigail Rosales-Medina. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Felicia Alexander, Michael Santos 9. Action Items Subject 9.2 Approval of the 2025 Comprehensive School Safety Plans (Business Services) Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action Preferred Date Feb 18, 2025 Absolute Date Feb 18, 2025 Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Budget Source None Recommended Action Approve Comprehensive School Safety Plans Prepared by: Eric Vetere, Manager, Safety and Emergency Management Office State Education Code, Section 32282 and 32288, require all schools to review and update their Comprehensive School Safety Plans (CSSP) annually and submit them to the school district for approval. Collaboration on the safety plans occurs between the School Site Council, Safety Office, District Police, and local fire departments. BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education approves the Comprehensive School Safety Plans for the identified schools attached. File Attachments List of Sites.pdf (72 KB) Motion & Voting Approve Comprehensive School Safety Plans Motion by Danny Tillman, second by Felicia Alexander. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Felicia Alexander, Michael Santos 10. Consent Items Subject 10.1 Approval of Consent List Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approval of Consent List The following items are grouped as a Consent List for receipt and approval as one vote. If Board Members have questions about individual items under this list, they will be pulled out of the group and considered and voted on separately. BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education approves the Consent List as presented/amended. File Attachments Motion & Voting Approval of Consent List Motion by Danny Tillman, second by Abigail Rosales-Medina. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Felicia Alexander, Michael Santos 10. Consent Items Subject 10.2 Approval of the February 4, 2025 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action (Consent), Minutes Recommended Action Approve as presented Minutes View Minutes for Feb 4, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Prepared by: Karen Cunningham, Administrative Assistant, Board of Education Office To approve the minutes of the February 4, 2025 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education. File Attachments Motion & Voting Approval of Consent List Motion by Danny Tillman, second by Abigail Rosales-Medina. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Felicia Alexander, Michael Santos 10. Consent Items Subject 10.3 Amendment No. 2 to the Board Award for Bid No. 20-13 Roofing Installation and Repair District-Wide - $3 Million (Business Services) Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Feb 18, 2025 Absolute Date Feb 18, 2025 Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source 01-8150-0-0000-8110-6410-740-076 Recommended Action Approval of Amendment No. 2 Prepared by: Joe Castillo, Director, Maintenance and Operations Bell Roofing Company, San Bernardino, CA Effective February 19, 2025 - June 30, 2026 Staff Analysis: This amendment is needed to increase the estimated amount by $3,000,000.00 to cover services through the term of the contract and bid award, for a new, not to exceed estimated cost of $7,850,000.00. Originally approved on May 18, 2021, Item No. 12.8 and Amendment No. 1 approved June 7, 2022, Item No. 12.5. All other terms and conditions remain the same. Board of Education authorizes the Purchasing Director to sign all related documents. File Attachments Motion & Voting Approval of Consent List Motion by Danny Tillman, second by Abigail Rosales-Medina. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Felicia Alexander, Michael Santos 10. Consent Items Subject 10.4 Amendment No. 3 to the Lease-Leaseback Contract to Balfour Beatty Construction, LLC for the Cajon High School Athletic Renovation Project - $2,746,526.00 (Business Services) Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Feb 18, 2025 Absolute Date Feb 18, 2025 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $2,746,526.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Funds 01, 21, 25, 35, 40 and 98 Recommended Action Approval of Amendment No. 3 Prepared by: Thomas Pace, Director, Facilities Planning & Development Staff Analysis: On or about December 28, 2023, the District issued Requests for Proposals ("RPF") No. 24-001 for Construction Services - Lease-Leaseback (No Preconstruction Services) in connection with the following scope of work for the Cajon High School Athletic Renovation Project ("Project"). On March 19, 2024, Item No. 11.9, the Board approved awarding the Project to Balfour Beatty Construction, LLC, and entering into a Preliminary Services Agreement ("PSA") with a Guaranteed Project Cost ("GPC") of $5,875,849.00. On August 20, 2024, Item No. 11.4, the Board approved Amendment No. 1, which includes additional civil improvements to the baseball field and the procurement of new bleacher equipment for the gymnasium. The GPC for the first phase of construction was $1,168,076.00. On December 17, 2024, Item No. 13.7, the Board approved Amendment No. 2, which was the second phase of construction, which included landscape in the baseball area, exterior campus paint, bleacher preconstruction, and additional turf in the batting cage area. The GPC for the second phase of construction was $1,293,314.00. Amendment No. 3 is needed for the next construction phase, which includes bleacher installation, new wood flooring, and ADA modifications to the gymnasium. The parties have agreed to a GPC of $2,746,526.00. District staff recommends the Board approve Amendment No. 3 to the lease-leaseback agreement to add the GPC in the amount of $2,746,526.00. The additional cost of $2,746,526.00 will be paid from Funds 01, 21, 25, 35, 40 and 98. Board of Education authorizes the Purchasing Director to sign all related documents. File Attachments DRAFT__SBCUSD - LLB Amendment No. 3 - Balfour Beatty_ Cajon High School Athletic Renovations .pdf (435 KB) Motion & Voting Approval of Consent List Motion by Danny Tillman, second by Abigail Rosales-Medina. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Felicia Alexander, Michael Santos 10. Consent Items Subject 10.5 Award of Bid No. 24-08 Fleet And Program Vehicles - District-Wide (Business Services) Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Feb 18, 2025 Absolute Date Feb 18, 2025 Fiscal Impact Yes Recommended Action Approval of the Award of RFP No. 24-08 Prepared by: Laura Cardenas, Director, Purchasing Fairview Ford, San Bernardino, CA Effective February 19, 2025 - February 18, 2030 Staff Analysis: Bid No. 24-08 Fleet and Program Vehicles - Districtwide was advertised on November 26 and December 3, 2024, with OpenGov Procurement, the San Bernardino Sun, El Chicano, Black Voice, and emailed to SB Chamber of Commerce . Bid was publically opened on January 17, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. The District received one (1) responsive bid, two (2) bids found unresponsive, and five (5) "No Bid" responses. The District recommends awarding Bid No. 24-08 to Fairview Ford, San Bernardino, CA, as the sole responsive, responsible bidder meeting District specifications. District reserves the right to order fleet and program vehicles on an as-needed basis. The initial term of the agreement shall be for one (1) year but may be extended for four (4) additional successive one-year extensions, at the sole discretion of the District, not to exceed an accumulative total of five (5) years. The costs to be paid from various accounts. Board of Education authorizes the Purchasing Director to sign all related documents. File Attachments Bid 24-08 Evaluation Tabulation.pdf (158 KB) Motion & Voting Approval of Consent List Motion by Danny Tillman, second by Abigail Rosales-Medina. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Felicia Alexander, Michael Santos 10. Consent Items Subject 10.6 Gifts, Grants, and Bequests (Business Services) Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Feb 18, 2025 Absolute Date Feb 18, 2025 Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Recommended Action Approval of Gifts, Grants, and Bequests Prepared by: Terry Comnick, Associate Superintendent, Business, Facilities, and Operations The acceptance of the attached donation list meets all requirements of Board Policy 3290, Gifts, Grants, and Bequests. SITE DONOR DONATION AND PURPOSE AMOUNT Belvedere Elementary School Belvedere Elementary Booster Club Highland, CA To support field trip transportation expenses $1,012.42 Hillside Elementary School The Blackbaud Giving Fund Charleston, SC Grant awarded to support students and teachers with instructional supplies $150.00 King Middle School Amazing Shaved Ice, LLC Moreno Valley, CA To support students with expenditures for future events $176.00 Lankershim Elementary School The Blackbaud Giving Fund Charleston, SC Grant awarded to support students with instructional supplies $100.00 Serrano Middle School Youth Creating Change San Diego, CA Grant awarded to support the Directing Change Program focusing on mental health and suicide prevention in youth $750.00 File Attachments Motion & Voting Approval of Consent List Motion by Danny Tillman, second by Abigail Rosales-Medina. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Felicia Alexander, Michael Santos 10. Consent Items Subject 10.7 Ratification of Disposition of Obsolete/Surplus Property (Business Services) Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Feb 18, 2025 Absolute Date Feb 18, 2025 Fiscal Impact No Recommended Action Approval of Ratification of Disposition of Obsolete/Surplus Property Prepared by: Laura Cardenas, Director, Purchasing Services VantagePoint ITAD, Inc., Oklahoma City, OK Staff Analysis: The District must periodically dispose of electronic materials and equipment that are considered obsolete, broken, or surplus to the District's needs. The District's central warehouse facility is responsible for disposing of such items in accordance with Administrative Regulation 3270. This ratification is to approve the disposal efforts made between November and December 2024. Purchasing Services is requesting ratified approval of the attached list(s) of obsolete/surplus property. In exchange for receiving the District's obsolete, broken, and surplus electronic equipment, VantagePoint has/will compensate the District at the rate of 65% return. Furniture will be reused, recycled, or disposed of dependent upon its condition. The monetary return to the District as a result of these disposal efforts is $50,386.70; all proceeds shall be deposited into the Unrestricted General Fund. Board of Education authorizes the Purchasing Director to sign all related documents. File Attachments Surplus Furniture for Reuse, Recycle or Disposal 2-18-25.pdf (65 KB) Surplus Electronics for Disposal or Sale 2-18-25.pdf (1,168 KB) Motion & Voting Approval of Consent List Motion by Danny Tillman, second by Abigail Rosales-Medina. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Felicia Alexander, Michael Santos 10. Consent Items Subject 10.8 Ratification to Amendment No. 1 to the Board Award for Bid No. 20-06 Flooring Repair and Installation District-Wide - $3.5 Million (Business Services) Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Feb 18, 2025 Absolute Date Feb 18, 2025 Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source 01-8150-0-0000-8110-6410-740-076 Recommended Action Approval of the Ratification to Amendment No. 1 to Bid 20-06 Prepared by: Joe Castillo, Director of Maintenance and Operations Mike's Custom Flooring, Redlands, CA Effective January 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026 Staff Analysis: This amendment is needed to increase the estimated amount by $3,500,000.00 to cover services through the term of the contract and bid award, for a new, not to exceed estimated cost of $8,000,000.00. Originally approved on May 18, 2021, Item No. 12.7. All other terms and conditions remain the same. Ratification of this item became necessary due to continued services over the estimated contract amount. Board of Education authorizes the Purchasing Director to sign all related documents. File Attachments Motion & Voting Approval of Consent List Motion by Danny Tillman, second by Abigail Rosales-Medina. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Felicia Alexander, Michael Santos 10. Consent Items Subject 10.9 Business and In-Service, California DECA State Career Development Conference 2025, Arroyo Valley HS - $21,122.00 (Educational Services) Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Feb 18, 2025 Absolute Date Feb 18, 2025 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $21,122.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source 833047/833084/01-3550-0-3800-1000-5886-748-512 Recommended Action Approval of Business and In-Service Meeting Prepared by: Sudha Venkatesan, Director, Secondary Education Effective February 27 - March 2, 2025 Staff Analysis : Attendance and participation of the following individuals in a scheduled business and in-service meeting for the California DECA State Career Development Conference 2025 at the Anaheim Marriott, Anaheim, CA. Acevedo, Daniel Acevedo, Xitlaly Baker, Bryan Castillo, Pauline Flores, Eliany Gray, Serena Jaimes, Alexander Morales, Jesus Rodriguez Zaragoza, Christopher Sierra Muniz, Tracey Vejar De Leon, Antonio Zambrano, Osvaldo (Student Representatives, Arroyo Valley High School) Total cost, including meals and mileage per District guidelines, not to exceed $21,122.00; at an approximate cost of $1,760.20 per participant. Secondary Education - PERKINS GRANT Account No. 512 File Attachments Motion & Voting Approval of Consent List Motion by Danny Tillman, second by Abigail Rosales-Medina. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Felicia Alexander, Michael Santos 10. Consent Items Subject 10.10 Business and In-Service, Educating for Careers 2025 Annual Conference, Cajon HS - $14,166.60 (Educational Services) Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Feb 18, 2025 Absolute Date Feb 18, 2025 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $14,166.60 Budgeted Yes Budget Source 833222/01-9105-0-1110-1000-5880-402-364 Recommended Action Approval of Business and In-Service Meeting Prepared by: Christopher Jackson Ed.D., Principal, Cajon High School Effective March 1 - 4, 2025 Staff Analysis: Attendance and participation of the following individuals in a scheduled business and in-service meeting for the Educating for Careers 2025 Annual Conference at the Safe Credit Union Convention Center, Sacramento, CA. Brenda Amaro Gildo Natalie Esquer Jasmine Gonzales Andrea Negri (District Apprentices, Cajon High School) Total cost, including meals and mileage per District guidelines, not to exceed $14,166.60 at an approximate cost of $3,541.65 per participant. Restricted General Fund - Career Technical Education Incentive Grant , Account No. 364. File Attachments Motion & Voting Approval of Consent List Motion by Danny Tillman, second by Abigail Rosales-Medina. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Felicia Alexander, Michael Santos 10. Consent Items Subject 10.11 Ratification of Extended Field Trip, SCSBOA Honor Group Selection, VAPA - $1,600.00 (Educational Services) Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Feb 18, 2025 Absolute Date Feb 18, 2025 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $1,600.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source 01-0315-0-0000-2100-5886/5220-879-L01 Recommended Action Approval of the Ratification of Extended Field Trip Prepared by: Dr. Sudha Venkatesan, Director, Secondary Education, College and Career Southern California School Band & Orchestra Association (SCSBOA), Garden Grove, CA Effective February 6 - 9, 2025 Staff Analysis: Extended field trip for 1 San Gorgonio High School student and 1 parent chaperone/District employee to attend the SCSBOA Honor Group Selection at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Garden Grove, CA. Student auditioned and was selected by a panel of experts to participate in the All Southern California High school Honor Band. The competition for the entry as well as the participation in the event will greatly enhance the student's musicality and artistic expression. Furthermore, the student will be able to bring those experiences rehearsing and performing with the best student musicians in southern California back to her San Gorgonio High school band programs to inspire her peers and colleagues. Ratification became necessary due to late notification of student advancing in All Honors Competition. Field trip cost not to exceed $1,600.00, including meals and lodging; at an approximate cost of $1,200.00 for student, and $400.00 for parent chaperone/District employee. Transportation will be provided by parent. No student will be denied participation due to financial constraints. Name of student is on file in the Business Services office. Secondary Education - VAPA LCAP Account No. 0315-879-L01 File Attachments Motion & Voting Approval of Consent List Motion by Danny Tillman, second by Abigail Rosales-Medina. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Felicia Alexander, Michael Santos 10. Consent Items Subject 10.12 Ratification to Amendment No. 1 to the Board Award for District-Wide Math Textbook Adoption (Educational Services) Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Feb 18, 2025 Absolute Date Feb 18, 2025 Budgeted Yes Budget Source 832794/01-6762-0-1110-1000-4110-700-435 Recommended Action Approval of the Ratification to Amendment No. 1 District-Wide Math Textbook Adoption Prepared by: Dr. Sudha Venkatesan, Director, Secondary Education | College and Career Cengage Learning, Florence, KY Effective January 15, 2024 - June 30, 2032 Staff Analysis: This amendment is necessary to include Cengage Learning originally omitted in error, in the award. Originally approved on January 14, 2025, Item No. 9.3. All other conditions remain the same. Ratification became necessary due to a clerical error in the Board Award vendor listing. Board of Education authorizes the Purchasing Director to sign all related documents. File Attachments Cengage Learning - Quote Fin IM3.pdf (207 KB) Motion & Voting Approval of Consent List Motion by Danny Tillman, second by Abigail Rosales-Medina. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Felicia Alexander, Michael Santos 10. Consent Items Subject 10.13 Williams Quarterly Report, Second Quarter (Human Resources) Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Feb 18, 2025 Absolute Date Feb 18, 2025 Fiscal Impact No Recommended Action Approval of the Williams Quarterly Report, Second Quarter Prepared by: Robert Arellano, Interim Affirmative Action Officer Williams Quarterly UCP Report, Second Quarter Effective October 1 - December 31, 2024 Staff Analysis: Pursuant to legislation passed as a result of the Williams Case Agreements, districts must report summarized data to the nature and resolution of all complaints on the quarterly report for the period from October through December 2024, pursuant to Section 4686 (bs) for Title 5, Division 1, Chapter 5.1, Subchapter 1, Article 8 of the California Code Regulations. There were no complaints filed during the Second Quarter (October 1, 2024 through December 30, 2024) File Attachments Williams Second Quarter UCP Report Otober to December 2024 (1).pdf (47 KB) Motion & Voting Approval of Consent List Motion by Danny Tillman, second by Abigail Rosales-Medina. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Felicia Alexander, Michael Santos 10. Consent Items Subject 10.14 Extended Field Trip and Agreement, Pali Institute, Inc., Monterey ES - $26,737.36 (Student Services) Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Feb 18, 2025 Absolute Date Feb 18, 2025 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $26,737.36 Budgeted Yes Budget Source 828262/01-0321-0-1340-1000-5886-148-L01 Recommended Action Approval of the Extended Field Trip and Agreement Prepared by: Erika Rios, Principal, Monterey Elementary School Pali Institute, Inc., Running Springs, CA Effective April 21 - 23, 2025 Staff Analysis: Extended field trip for 56 Monterey Elementary School fifth grade students, 2 District employees, and 4 chaperones provided by the PALI Institute, to attend an environmental and educational/outdoor science field trip. This is a 3-day science school program where students take nature hikes and engage in activities based on the fifth grade California Earth Science and Common Core standards. Students will learn about different branches in science (Astronomy, Ecology, Biology, and Earth). Science camp at $23,490.00; Transportation will be provided by ZUM Services at $3,247.36, for a total cost not to exceed $26,737.36, including meals and lodging; at a cost of $435.00 per student; and 2 students and 2 District employees at no cost. No student will be denied participation due to financial constraints. Names of students are on file in the Business Services office. Monterey Elementary School, Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), Account No. L01. Board of Education authorizes the Purchasing Director to sign all related documents. File Attachments Monterey Elementary School - 4_21_2025-4_23_2025 - Contract (1) (1).pdf (280 KB) Motion & Voting Approval of Consent List Motion by Danny Tillman, second by Abigail Rosales-Medina. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Felicia Alexander, Michael Santos 10. Consent Items Subject 10.15 Extended Field Trip and Agreement, Pali Institute, Inc., Newmark ES - $24,584.66 (Student Services) Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Feb 18, 2025 Absolute Date Feb 18, 2025 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $24,584.66 Budgeted Yes Budget Source 832744/01-0321-0-1340-1000-5886-154-L01 Recommended Action Approval of the Extended Field Trip and Agreement Prepared by: Emily Ledesma, Principal, Newmark Elementary Pali Institute, Inc., Running Springs, CA Effective February 24 - 26, 2025 Staff Analysis: Extended field trip for 54 Newmark Elementary School fifth grade students, 2 District employees, and 4 chaperones provided by Pali Institute, to attend an educational/outdoor science field trip. This field trip focuses on students researching the ecosystem and creating a project to create a model of the ecosystem, write a report, and present their project. Science camp at $22,620.00; Transportation will be provided by Durham School Services at $1,964.66, for a total cost not to exceed $24,584.66, including meals and lodging; at a cost of $435.00 per student; and 2 students and 2 District employees at no cost. No student will be denied participation due to financial constraints. Names of students are on file in the Business Services office. Newmark Elementary School, Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) Account No. L01 Board of Education authorizes the Purchasing Director to sign all related documents. File Attachments Newmark ES - Science Camp Field Trip, Pali 2-24 to 2-26-25.pdf (395 KB) Motion & Voting Approval of Consent List Motion by Danny Tillman, second by Abigail Rosales-Medina. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Felicia Alexander, Michael Santos 10. Consent Items Subject 10.16 Physical Education Exemptions (Student Services) Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Feb 18, 2025 Absolute Date Feb 18, 2025 Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Recommended Action Approval of Physical Education Exemptions Prepared by: Colleen Williams, Director, Student Wellness & Support Services Staff Analysis: Approval of the following student whose birth date is listed below be exempt from physical education requirements and placed in alternative periods of instruction for the 2024-2025 school year: 03/12/2009 File Attachments Motion & Voting Approval of Consent List Motion by Danny Tillman, second by Abigail Rosales-Medina. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Felicia Alexander, Michael Santos 11. Reports/Comments by Union Organizations Subject 11.1 San Bernardino Teachers Association Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Procedural File Attachments 11. Reports/Comments by Union Organizations Subject 11.2 California School Employees Association Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Procedural File Attachments 11. Reports/Comments by Union Organizations Subject 11.3 Communications Workers of America Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Procedural File Attachments 11. Reports/Comments by Union Organizations Subject 11.4 San Bernardino School Police Officers Association Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Procedural File Attachments 12. Reports/Comments Subject 12.1 Board Members Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Reports File Attachments 12. Reports/Comments Subject 12.2 Superintendent and Staff Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Reports File Attachments 13. Summary of Board Members' Requests Subject 13.1 Review of Requests Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Procedural File Attachments 14. Meeting Adjournment Subject 14.1 Adjournment Meeting Feb 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action Recommended Action Approve Adjournment At the April 16, 2024 Board Meeting, the 2024-25 Board of Education Meeting Calendar was adopted. The next Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the San Bernardino City Unified School District will be held on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. The Board Meeting will be open to the public in the Dr. Margaret Hill Community Room, Board of Education Building. File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve Adjournment Motion by Scott Wyatt, second by Michael Santos. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Felicia Alexander, Michael Santos

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