Regular Board Meeting

1 Wednesday, November 13, 2024 Regular Board Meeting 1. Table of Contents Subject 1.01 Regular Board Meeting Agenda Summary Meeting Nov 13, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information File Attachments 11-13-24 Summary Agenda.pdf (216 KB) 11-13-24 Final Detailed Agenda.pdf (21,275 KB) 11-13-24 Final Revisions Report.pdf (1,413 KB) 1. Table of Contents Subject 1.02 Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Nov 13, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type File Attachments 1. Table of Contents Subject 1.03 Announcement of Action Taken in Closed Session Meeting Nov 13, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information File Attachments 1. Table of Contents Subject 1.04 Adjourn Regular Session Agenda for Board Member, Mrs. Lorena Gonzalez Farewell Reception Meeting Nov 13, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information File Attachments 1. Table of Contents Subject 1.05 We Reconvene to the Regular Session Agenda Meeting Nov 13, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information File Attachments 1. Table of Contents Subject 1.06 Superintendent's Comments - Corrections or Additions to the Agenda Meeting Nov 13, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type File Attachments 1. Table of Contents Subject 1.07 Presentations/Staff Reports Meeting Nov 13, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information Student Performance - Ganesha HS Dance Team and Cheerleaders Attendance Poster Contest Winners Recognition - Mr. Casarrubias PBIS School Recognition - Dr. Kathrine Morillo-Shone File Attachments 1. Table of Contents Subject 1.08 Student Representative Comments Meeting Nov 13, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information File Attachments 1. Table of Contents Subject 1.09 California School Employees' Association Representative Comments Meeting Nov 13, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type File Attachments 1. Table of Contents Subject 1.10 Associated Pomona Teachers' Representative Comments Meeting Nov 13, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type File Attachments 1. Table of Contents Subject 1.11 Pomona Administrators, Confidential/Classified Management Employees Comments Meeting Nov 13, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type File Attachments 1. Table of Contents Subject 1.12 Audience Comments Meeting Nov 13, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type File Attachments 2. Information Items/Presentations Subject 2.01 Superintendent Oral Communications on Agenda Items Meeting Nov 13, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information File Attachments 3. Consent Calendar Subject 3.01 Oral Communications on Consent Calendar Items Only Meeting Nov 13, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type File Attachments 3. Consent Calendar Subject 3.02 Consent Calendar Meeting Nov 13, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) The following items are of a routine nature and may be adopted as a single item (items 3 through 8). The Board may remove items from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration. File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mrs. Gonzalez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Lorena Gonzalez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 3. Consent Calendar Subject 3.03 Resolution No. 13 (2024-25) Regarding The Board's Commitment to Ensure all District Campuses are Safe Zones and Safe Havens Meeting Nov 13, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve Resolution No. 13 (2024-25) regarding the Board's commitment to ensure all District campuses are safe zones and safe havens. See Attachment: File Attachments Resolution No. 13- Safe Zones.pdf (151 KB) Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mrs. Gonzalez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Lorena Gonzalez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 3. Consent Calendar Subject 3.04 Resolution No. 12 (2024-2025) Approval of the Intersession Program as a Collaborative Sponsored Endeavor of the Pomona Unified School District Meeting Nov 13, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the attached Resolution No. 12 (2024-2025). Approval for Adoption of the Intersession Program as a Collaborative Sponsored Endeavor of the Pomona Unified School District. Rationale: Approval of this Resolution would facilitate and ensure that all elementary students have the opportunity to access educational programs in collaboration with contracted partner agencies to create an "Intersession Program" devoted to offering educational experiences, trips and experiential learning opportunities. See Attachment: File Attachments PUSD-IntercessionResolution24-25.pdf (76 KB) Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mrs. Gonzalez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Lorena Gonzalez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 4. Educational Services Subject 4.01 Certificated Personnel – Special Assignments Meeting Nov 13, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve or ratify the special assignments for the following certificated personnel, or appropriately qualified alternates who will serve in the same capacity as listed below. Payment will be made in accordance with Appendix V, and Appendix X, Section IV or with Appendix IV, Child Development Certificated Salary Schedule of the Agreement between the Pomona Unified School District Board of Education and the Associated Pomona Teachers. The specific purposes of the special assignments are as follows: See Attachment : 4.01 File Attachments 4_01CertSpecAssign.pdf (210 KB) Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mrs. Gonzalez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Lorena Gonzalez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 4. Educational Services Subject 4.02 Classified Personnel – Special Assignments Meeting Nov 13, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve or ratify the following classified personnel, or appropriately qualified alternates who will serve in the same capacity, to participate in specified special assignments. Payment will be made at the employee's regular rate of pay. The specific purposes of the special assignments are as follows: See Attachment : 4.02 File Attachments 4_02ClassSpecAssign.pdf (115 KB) Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mrs. Gonzalez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Lorena Gonzalez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 4. Educational Services Subject 4.03 Professional Meeting Attendance Meeting Nov 13, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve or ratify the following personnel, or appropriately qualified alternates who will serve in the same capacity, to attend the professional meetings indicated with all actual and necessary expenses. Cost figures shown are estimates per person. Conference costs for participants at the same conference may vary based upon the number of days of attendance, lodging, and related expenses. See Attachment: 4.03 File Attachments 4_03ProfMeetingAttend.pdf (191 KB) Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mrs. Gonzalez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Lorena Gonzalez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 4. Educational Services Subject 4.04 Other Personnel – Consultant Services Meeting Nov 13, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the services of the following consultant with fees not to exceed the amounts as indicated; contingent upon submittal of all required and necessary documents. File Attachments 4_04Consultants.pdf (65 KB) Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mrs. Gonzalez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Lorena Gonzalez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 4. Educational Services Subject 4.05 Amendments Meeting Nov 13, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following amendments to action taken at a previous Board meeting. See Attachment : 4.05 File Attachments 4_05Amendments.pdf (107 KB) Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mrs. Gonzalez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Lorena Gonzalez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 5. Human Resources Subject 5.01 Certificated Personnel - REVISED Meeting Nov 13, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve or ratify the following report for Certificated Personnel. The following items are included in the attached report: 5a.01 Administrative Assignments 5a.02 Resignations 5a.03 Leave of Absence and Intermittent Leave of Absence (with or without pay) 5a.04 Change of Assignment, Salary or Status 5a.05 Elections 5a.06 Elections - Substitute Teachers 5a.07 National Board Certification 5a.08 Salary Reclassifications 5a.09 Coaches - Revised 5a.10 CIF Coaching 5a.11 Approval for Variable Term Waivers - Certificate of Completion of Staff Development 5a.12 Special Assignment - Elementary Combination Class 5a.13 Special Assignment - Detention Supervisor 5a.14 Special Assignment - GATE Facilitators 5a.15 Special Assignment - Mt. San Antonio College's High School Outreach Program 5a.16 Special Assignment - Sixth Period 5a.17 Special Assignment - Special Education 5a.18 Special Assignment - Unit Leaders - Revised 5a.19 Rescissions 5a.20 Release of Substitute Teacher 5a.21 Amendments - Revised See Attachment: File Attachments 5.01 Certificated Board Report 11-13-24 Final REVISIONS.pdf (319 KB) Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mrs. Gonzalez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Lorena Gonzalez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 5. Human Resources Subject 5.02 Classified Personnel - REVISED Meeting Nov 13, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve or ratify the following report for Classified Personnel. The following items are included in the attached report: 5b.01 Separation 5b.02 Terminations 5b.03 Resignations - Revised 5b.04 Catastrophic Leave and Donation of Illness/Vacation Hours 5b.05 Leave of Absence and Intermittent Leave of Absence (with or without pay) - Revised 5b.06 Changes of Assignment, Salary or Status due to Reorganization 5b.07 Changes of Assignment, Salary or Status - Revised 5b.08 Elections - Revised 5b.09 Temporary Assignments 5b.10 Special Assignment - Special Education 5b.11 Special Assignment - Security Services Training 5b.12 Special Assignment - The Learning Connection - Security 5b.13 Health Care Stipends 5b.14 Amendments See Attachment: File Attachments 5.02 Classified Board Report 11-13-24 REVISIONS.pdf (249 KB) Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mrs. Gonzalez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Lorena Gonzalez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 5. Human Resources Subject 5.03 Non-Classified Personnel - REVISED Meeting Nov 13, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve or ratify the following report for Non-Classified Personnel. The following items are included in the attached report: 5b.01 Elections - Revised 5b.02 Release of Substitutes and Non-Classified Employees 5b.03 Amendments See Attachment: File Attachments 5.03 Non-Classified Board Report 11-13-24 REVISIONS.pdf (146 KB) Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mrs. Gonzalez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Lorena Gonzalez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 6. Position Control Subject 6.01 Certificated - Establishment of Fund for Positions: Early Childhood Education Teacher Meeting Nov 13, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the budgeting of funds for the following positions: From Funding: Child Development Teacher APT Schedule F 188 working days Child Development Requisition: # 251899, 252152 Position to be Funded: Early Childhood Education Teacher APT Schedule F 188 working days Child Development Requisition: # 251900, 252153 Funding: Early Head Start/State General Child Care 120-52100-0-71100-10000-1110-830-6301 From Funding: Child Development Teacher APT Schedule F 188 working days Child Development Requisition: # 252025 Position to be Funded: Early Childhood Education Teacher APT Schedule F 188 working days Child Development Requisition: # 252026 Funding: Early Head Start/State General Child Care 120-52100-0-71100-10000-1110-830-6301 (55%) 120-61050-0-85000-10000-1110-830-9788 (45%) Rationale: The Early Childhood Education Teacher positions will provide support to the Child Development program and schools. There are sufficient funds to cover these positions. File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mrs. Gonzalez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Lorena Gonzalez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 6. Position Control Subject 6.02 Certificated - Establishment of Fund for Positions: Early Childhood Education Teacher Meeting Nov 13, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the budgeting of funds for the following positions: From Funding: Teacher – Early Head Start APT Schedule D 220 working days Child Development Requisition: # 251901, 251986 Position to be Funded: Early Childhood Education Teacher APT Schedule D 220 working days Child Development Requisition: # 251902, 251987 Funding: Early Head Start/State General Child Care 120-52113-0-71100-10000-1110-710-6316 (40%) 120-61050-0-85000-10000-1110-830-9712 (60%) Rationale: The Early Childhood Education Teacher positions will provide support to the Child Development program and schools. There are sufficient funds to cover these positions. File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mrs. Gonzalez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Lorena Gonzalez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 6. Position Control Subject 6.03 Classified - Establishment of Fund for Position: Health Services Assistant Meeting Nov 13, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the budgeting of funds for the following position: Position to be Funded: Health Services Assistant CSEA Range 20 8-hours/day, 9-months School of Extended Educational Options Requisitions: # 251935 Funding: School of Extended Educational Options 090-00000-0-33000-31400-2210-914-0000 Rationale: The Health Services Assistant will provide additional support to the school site. This is needed due to increased enrollment. There are sufficient funds to cover this position. File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mrs. Gonzalez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Lorena Gonzalez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 6. Position Control Subject 6.04 Classified - Establishment of Fund for Positions: Paraeducator Meeting Nov 13, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the budgeting of funds for the following positions: Positions to be Funded : Paraeducator CSEA Range 22 6-hours/day, 9-months Alcott, Arroyo, Decker, Golden Springs, Harrison, Kingsley, Lincoln, Madison, Philadelphia, Roosevelt, San Jose, and Washington elementary school Requisition : #’s 252089, 252090, 252096, 252092, 252091, 252097, 252093, 252094, 252098, 252099, 252095, 252100 Funding: LCAP Supplemental & Concentration 011-01500-X-11100-10000-2110-1XX-3183 Rationale: The Paraeducators will provide academic support to English Learner students. There are sufficient funds to cover these positions. File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mrs. Gonzalez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Lorena Gonzalez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 6. Position Control Subject 6.05 Classified - Establishment of Fund for Positions: Paraeducator Meeting Nov 13, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the budgeting of funds for the following positions: Positions to be Funded : Paraeducator CSEA Range 22 6-hours/day, 9-months Alcott, Madison, Pantera, Roosevelt, and Vejar elementary school Requisition : #’s 251966, 251956, 251967, 251968, 251969 Funding: LCAP Supplemental & Concentration 011-00000-9-11100-10000-2110-1XX-7445 Rationale: The Paraeducators will provide academic support to English Learner students. There are sufficient funds to cover these positions. File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mrs. Gonzalez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Lorena Gonzalez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 6. Position Control Subject 6.06 Classified - Establishment of Fund for Positions: Paraeducator Bilingual Meeting Nov 13, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the budgeting of funds for the following positions: Positions to be Funded : Paraeducator, Bilingual CSEA Range 23 6-hours/day, 9-months Alcott, Allison, Armstrong, Cortez, Harrison, Lexington, and San Jose elementary school, Emerson, and Simons middle school, and Diamond Ranch High Requisition : #’s 251955, 251957, 251958, 251959, 251960, 251961, 251962, 251963, 251964, 251965 Funding: LCAP Supplemental & Concentration 011-00000-9-11100-10000-2110-XXX-7445 Rationale: The Paraeducator, Bilingual positions will provide academic support to English Learner students. There are sufficient funds to cover these positions. File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mrs. Gonzalez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Lorena Gonzalez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 6. Position Control Subject 6.07 Classified - Establishment of Fund for Position: Public Relations Specialist Meeting Nov 13, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the budgeting of funds for the following position: From Funding: Public Relations Technician CSEA Range 37 8-hours/day, 12-months Office of the Superintendent Requisition: # 252230 Position to be Funded: Public Relations Specialist CSEA Range 42 8-hours/day, 12-months Office of the Superintendent Requisition: # 252229 Funding: General Fund-Public Information Office 010-00000-0-00000-71800-2410-710-8502 Rationale: The Program Relations Specialist position will provide additional support to the school district. There are sufficient funds to cover this position. File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mrs. Gonzalez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Lorena Gonzalez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 6. Position Control Subject 6.08 Classified - Establishment of Fund for Position: Secretary II Meeting Nov 13, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the budgeting of funds for the following position: Position to be Funded: Secretary II CSEA Range 24 8-hours/day, 12-months Educational Services Requisitions: # 251735 Funding: LCAP Supplemental & Concentration 011-00000-0-00000-21100-2410-710-XXXX Rationale: The Secretary II position will provide additional support to the department. There are sufficient funds to cover this position. File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mrs. Gonzalez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Lorena Gonzalez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 6. Position Control Subject 6.09 Classified - Establishment of Fund for Position: Web Technician Meeting Nov 13, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the budgeting of funds for the following position: From Funding: Web Technician CSEA Range 45 8-hours/day, 12-months Office of the Superintendent Requisitions: # 252238 Position to be Funded: Web Technician CSEA Range 50 8-hours/day, 12-months Office of the Superintendent Requisition: # 252228 Funding: General Fund-Public Information Office/LCAP Supplemental & Concentration 010-00000-0-00000-71800-2410-710-8502 (30%) 011-00000-0-00000-27000-2410-700-7499 (70%) Rationale: The Web Technician position will provide additional support to the school district. There are sufficient funds to cover this position. File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mrs. Gonzalez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Lorena Gonzalez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.01 Fiscal Operations: Report of Warrants and Purchase Orders Meeting Nov 13, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve and ratify the following warrants, purchase orders, and transactions which cover the period of October 1, 2024, through October 30, 2024. Copies of the warrant registers and purchase orders are available in the Business Office. Certificated Salary Warrants Classified Salary Warrants Commercial Warrants Food Services Warrants #17397- #17427 TOTAL Purchase orders $15,780,275.15 $7,183,581.30 $44,418,040.00 $1,085,051.33 $66,466,948.00 #45002582-45003304 File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mrs. Gonzalez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Lorena Gonzalez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.02 Fiscal Operations: Budget Transfers Meeting Nov 13, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the attached budget transfers. See Attachment : 7.02 File Attachments 7.02 Budget Transfers 11.13.24.pdf (295 KB) Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mrs. Gonzalez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Lorena Gonzalez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.03 Fiscal Operations: Budget Adjustment No. 2 Meeting Nov 13, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve Budget Adjustment No. 2 for the 2024-25 fiscal year. See Attachment: 7.03 File Attachments 7.03 BudAdj No.2 111324.pdf (11,694 KB) Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mrs. Gonzalez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Lorena Gonzalez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.04 Fiscal Operations: Approval of Change Order Meeting Nov 13, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Consistent with previous Board action, it is recommended that the Board of Ed ucation ratify the following change orders pursuant to Board authority ( Ed ucation Code Section 17604), for the period of October 10, 2024, through November 13, 2024. Site Contractor Bid Number Original Contract Amount Change Order Number Change Order Amount Various Commercial Roofing 12(22-23)MO $2,352,653.00 1 ($157,225.89) Village Conference Center EIDIM 11(22-23)FP $460,063.28 1 ($20,476.00) Pomona and Ganesha High Schools Hellas Construction 10(23-24)FP $3,383,999.00 1 ($111,702.00) Lopez Elementary School KASA Construction, Inc. 06(23-24)FP $646,646.00 1 $8,080.00 Rationale : The legal requirement for ratification is that Board action must occur at least on an annual basis. As a practical business matter, submittals of change orders dealing with construction contracts for ratification being placed on a regular agenda basis serve administrative control purposes rather than legal purposes. California Public Contract Code Section 20118.4 authorizes a school district’s governing board to approve change orders to existing District construction contracts if the negotiated cost does not exceed the greater of $15,000 or ten percent (10%) of the original contract price. Ed ucation Code Section 17604 authorizes a delegation of this authority to the Superintendent or designee by a majority vote of the Board. At its meeting on June 28, 2023, the Board of Ed ucation designated this authority to execute change orders for construction projects to the Superintendent or designee. File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mrs. Gonzalez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Lorena Gonzalez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.05 Fiscal Operations: Approval of Purchase Orders for California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (CUPCCAA) Meeting Nov 13, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education ratify and approve purchase order transactions for the period of January 1, 2024, through, June 30, 2025, issued in accordance with the California Uniform Construction Cost Accounting Act (CUPCCAA). The Board of Education has previously adopted Resolution No. 18 (2014-15) elections to participate in the uniform cost accounting procedures of CUPCCAA and adopting streamlined informal bidding procedures for the public under a certain cost threshold (currently $200,000.00) in accordance with CUPPCCA. Under the Education Code and the CUPCCAA policies and procedures, authorized District staff may enter into purchase transactions for such projects, subject to ratification or approval by the Board of Education. File Attachments 7.05 CUPCCAA Purchase Orders 11.13.24.pdf (79 KB) Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mrs. Gonzalez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Lorena Gonzalez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.06 Fiscal Operations: Ratification of Service and Settlement Agreements 2024-25 Meeting Nov 13, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education ratify the following actions taken subsequent to Board authority per Education Code Section 35161 regarding consultants, legal matters, lawsuits, and wage and salary claims. See Attachment: File Attachments 7.06 Ratification of Settlements Periodic 11.13.24.pdf (110 KB) Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mrs. Gonzalez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Lorena Gonzalez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.07 Award of Bid No. 01(24-25)FP – Site Clean-Up at San Antonio, Garey Village, and Adult & Career Education Locations Meeting Nov 13, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the acceptance of the low responsive bid of $744,400 submitted by Roadway Engineering & Construction Corp of Perris, California, and award a contract for the site clean-up at San Antonio, Garey Village, and Adult & Career Education locations as described in Bid 01 (24-25)FP. It is further recommended that the Board of Education authorize the Assistant Superintendent/Chief Business Officer to execute all appropriate documents. Funding: Special Reserve (Capital Outlay) 402-95200-0-00000-85100-6252-700-8646 Rationale: Approval of Award Bid 01(24-25) will allow Roadway Engineering & Construction Corp to clean up the three site locations (San Antonio, Garey Village, and Adult & Career Education) where the portable buildings were removed to create a clean and safe environment. This would include the removal of debris, walkways, shade structures, playground equipment, cap off all utilities, and infill all foundation pits at San Antonio and cap off all utilities at Garey Village and ACE. File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mrs. Gonzalez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Lorena Gonzalez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.08 Ratification to Use Multi-year Bids - 2024-25 Fiscal Year (Master Agreements) Meeting Nov 13, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education ratify the following actions taken subsequent to Board authority to authorize the approval of the following competitive bids for the 2024-2025 fiscal year: Agency Contract # Company Commodity Val Verde U.S.D. 24/25-001 S.W. School Supply Inc. Just-N-Time Classroom and Office Supplies (New) Funding: Various Department and Site Accounts All orders placed for services and supplies against these bids will be fully funded before purchase is made. Rationale: California Public Contract Code Section 20118 authorizes school districts to order against competitive bids prepared by other school districts (commonly referred to as “piggyback orders”) and public agencies, provided such authority is granted by the governing board of the piggybacking school district and by the originating agency at the time of bid preparation and award. Approval to utilize other districts’ and agencies’ approved bids will enable Pomona Unified School District to benefit from favorable prices obtained elsewhere as well as reduce District ordering times and advertising costs. All vendors listed above for approval have performed satisfactorily in past years and have been recommended by District staff for additional work. The use of approval options saves considerable time and expense of advertising for new requirements and allows the District to continue to order at earlier bid prices. File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mrs. Gonzalez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Lorena Gonzalez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.09 Notice of Completion: Energy Conservation - Pomona Unified School District Meeting Nov 13, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education accept as complete the Energy Conservation Project at the Pomona Unified School District and authorize payment of the retention balance to Southland Energy of Garden Grove, California. In accordance with the agreement, the retention fee will be released within 60 days of Board acceptance. Rationale: On November 16, 2021, the Board of Education authorized the agreement for the Energy Conservation Project at the Pomona Unified School District. District personnel have determined that all work has been satisfactorily completed. File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mrs. Gonzalez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Lorena Gonzalez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.10 Notice of Completion: Fire Protection System for Data Center at the Village at Indian Hill - Bid No. 03(21-22)FP Meeting Nov 13, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education accept as complete the Fire Protection System for Data Center at the Village at Indian Hill and authorize payment of the retention balance to Pro-Craft Construction Inc. of Redlands, California. In accordance with the agreement, the retention fee will be released within 60 days of Board acceptance. Rationale: On December 12, 2024, the Board of Education authorized the award of Bid No. 03(21-22)FP - Fire Protection System for Data Center at Village at Indian Hill. District personnel have determined that all work has been satisfactorily completed. File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mrs. Gonzalez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Lorena Gonzalez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.11 Notice of Completion: Installation of Audio Visual Equipment at the Village Conference Center - Bid No. 11(22-23)FP Meeting Nov 13, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education accept as complete the Installation of Audio Visual Equipment at the Village Conference Center at the Village at Indian Hill and authorize payment of the retention balance to EIDIM AV Technology of Fullerton, California. In accordance with the agreement, the retention fee will be released within 60 days of Board acceptance. Rationale: On June 14, 2023, the Board of Education authorized the award of Bid No. 11(22-23) FP - Installation of Audio Visual Equipment at the Village at Indian Hill. District personnel have determined that all work has been satisfactorily completed. File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mrs. Gonzalez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Lorena Gonzalez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.12 Notice of Completion: Renovations of Data Center at the Village at Indian Hill - Bid No. 01(21-22)FP Meeting Nov 13, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education accept as complete the Village Generator Data Center at the Village at Indian Hill and authorize payment of the retention balance to Chalmers Construction Services, Inc. of La Crescenta, California. In accordance with the agreement, the retention fee will be released within 60 days of Board acceptance. Rationale: On September 15, 2021, the Board of Education authorized the award of Bid No. 01(21-22)FP - Renovations of Data Center at Village at Indian Hill. District personnel have determined that all work has been satisfactorily completed. File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mrs. Gonzalez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Lorena Gonzalez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.13 Notice of Completion: Scope A Roofing Replacement - Bid No. 12(22-23)MO Meeting Nov 13, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education accept as complete Scope A Roofing Replacement at Decker, Kellogg Polytechnic, Lexington, and Westmont elementary schools, Emerson Middle School, and Ganesha High School and authorize payment of the retention balance to Commercial Roofing Systems, Inc. of Arcadia, California. In accordance with the agreement, the retention fee will be released within 60 days of Board acceptance. Rationale: On June 14, 2023, the Board of Education authorized the award of Bid No. 12(22-23)MO - Roofing Replacement at various sites. District personnel have determined that all work has been satisfactorily completed. File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mrs. Gonzalez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Lorena Gonzalez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.14 Acceptance of Gifts and Donations Meeting Nov 13, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education accept with gratitude the following gifts and donations and direct that letters of appreciation be sent. See Attachment: File Attachments 7.14 Acceptance of Gifts and Donations.pdf (72 KB) Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mrs. Gonzalez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Lorena Gonzalez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.15 Business Services: Amendments Meeting Nov 13, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following amendments to action taken at a previous Board Meeting: See Attachment: File Attachments 7.15_Business Services _Amendments 11.13.24.pdf (75 KB) Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mrs. Gonzalez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Lorena Gonzalez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.16 Memorandum of Understanding: Amendment No. 2 - Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation dba Hazelden Publishing Meeting Nov 13, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an amendment to the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Pomona Unified School District and Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, a Minnesota nonprofit corporation doing business as Hazelden Publishing, located in Center City, Minnesota. This amendment updates the terms of the MOU to include subscription access to the Olweus Bullying Properties Program (OBPP) materials for District personnel and extends the term of the MOU through November 13, 2025. All other terms of the MOU remain the same. Rationale: Approval of this amendment will allow Hazelden Publishing to provide subscription access to the OBPP middle school and elementary school and core subscription materials at San Jose and Harrison Elementary Schools. Legal Counsel has reviewed the amendment and has advised that it is sufficient for the intended purpose. A copy of this amendment is in the office of the Assistant Superintendent/Chief Business Officer. File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mrs. Gonzalez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Lorena Gonzalez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.17 Memorandum of Understanding - University of Southern California (The USC EPIC Study) Meeting Nov 13, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Pomona Unified School District and University of Southern California (USC), a California nonprofit educational institution located in Los Angeles, California, to conduct a survey-based study that investigates patterns of vaping, substance abuse, and mental and emotional health, social media habits and cell phone addiction among adolescents. This MOU is effective November 14, 2024, through June 30, 2027. There is no cost to the District. Rationale: Approval of this MOU will allow USC and the District to participate in year two of a four-year study for the class of 2027 at Diamond Ranch and Garey high schools. The study will help USC to better understand the trends in vaping and nicotine use, mental/emotional health, and how social media plays a role in students' social behavior/well-being. The survey also provides current and leading information on the causes and consequences of modern health issues facing teens and ways behaviors change over time. The participating schools and teachers will receive monetary incentives to be used towards the school's activity funds. Participating schools will receive $1,500 each semester, plus an additional $500 for schools that achieve an 85% consent rate. Teachers will receive $50 for each survey conducted, plus $50 for supporting the consent process. Legal Counsel has reviewed the MOU and has advised that it is sufficient for the intended purpose. A copy of this MOU is in the office of the Assistant Superintendent/Chief Business Officer. File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mrs. Gonzalez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Lorena Gonzalez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.18 Fiscal Agreement: Amendment No. 1 - After School Interscholastic Sports Academy, dba ASISA Meeting Nov 13, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an amendment to the agreement between Pomona Unified School District and After School Interscholastic Sports Academy, a California nonprofit corporation doing business as ASISA located in Hacienda Heights, California. This amendment removes services for Cortez Math and Science Magnet School from the after-school organized athletic activities for District students and decreases the amount payable under the agreement by $50,000 to a total amount not to exceed $350,000. All the other terms of the agreement remain the same and the agreement remains in effect through June 30, 2025. Funding: Learning Recovery Emergency Block Grant 010-74350-0-11100-41000-5810-181-0000 010-74350-0-11100-41000-5100-181-0000 Rationale: Approval of this amendment will allow ASISA and the District to remove services for Cortez Math and Science Magnet School under Scope D- RFP No. 23(23-24) ES . Legal Counsel has reviewed the amendment and has advised that it is sufficient for the intended purpose. A copy of this amendment is in the office of the Assistant Superintendent/Chief Business Officer. File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mrs. Gonzalez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Lorena Gonzalez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.19 Fiscal Agreement: Amendment No. 1 - Avant Assessment, LLC Meeting Nov 13, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an amendment to the agreement between Pomona Unified School District and Avant Assessment, LLC, an Oregon limited liability company, located in Eugene, Oregon. This amendment adds 1,000 Avant STAMP 4S or 4Se licenses for 6th grade and 8th grade students enrolled in the Dual Language Immersion Program at Allison, Pantera, and Westmont elementary schools and Lorbeer Middle School and increases the total amount payable under the agreement by $19,900 to a total amount not to exceed $28,441.90. All other terms of the agreement remain the same and the agreement remains in effect through June 30, 2025. Funding: LCFF - Supplemental/Concentration 011-00000-0-11100-10000-4340-107-8705 - Allison ($1,278) 011-00000-0-11100-10000-4340-150-8705 - Pantera ($2,477) 011-00000-0-11100-10000-4340-176-8705 - Westmont ($3,356) 011-00000-0-11100-10000-4340-230-8705 - Lorbeer ($2,237) Funding: Title III 010-42030-0-47600-10000-4340-700-0000 - District ($10,552) Rationale: Approval of this amendment will allow Avant Assessment, LLC to provide 1,000 additional Avant STAMP 4S or 4Se licenses to allow District staff to evaluate newcomer students' reading, writing, listening, and speaking proficiency in their primary language. The assessment data will be used to identify and build on students' assets. The additional licenses will also be used to award the Pathway to Biliteracy recognition to eighty-nine (89) 6th-grade students and twenty-eight (28) 8th-grade students promoting from the Dual Language Immersion programs at Allison, Pantera, and Westmont elementary schools and Lorbeer Middle School. Legal Counsel has reviewed the amendment and has advised that it is sufficient for the intended purpose. A copy of this amendment is in the office of the Assistant Superintendent/Chief Business Officer. File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mrs. Gonzalez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Lorena Gonzalez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.20 Fiscal Agreement: Amendment No. 1 - BrainPOP LLC Meeting Nov 13, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an amendment to the agreement between Pomona Unified School District and BrainPOP LLC, a Delaware limited liability company with offices in New York, New York. This amendment adds licenses for approximately 360 students at Kellogg Polytechnic Elementary School and increases the amount payable under the agreement by $2,192.78 to a total amount not to exceed $50,817.53. Funding: Equity Multiplier 010-73990-0-11100-10000-4340-131-0000 Rationale: Approval of this amendment will allow BrianPOP LLC to provide an additional subscription to the comprehensive BrainPOP suite, providing students at Kellogg Polytechnic Elementary School with animated educational videos, quizzes, and activities that engage students across grade levels and subject areas, supporting core instruction, language development, and differentiated learning. The effectiveness of the BrainPOP suite can be evaluated through improved student comprehension, increased content retention, and academic gain as measured by formative assessments, classroom performance, and standardized test scores. Legal Counsel has reviewed the amendment and has advised that it is sufficient for the intended purpose. A copy of the amendment is in the office of the Assistant Superintendent/Chief Business Officer. File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mrs. Gonzalez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Lorena Gonzalez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.21 Fiscal Agreement: Amendment No. 1 - Simple Solutions Family Therapy Inc., dba Simple Solutions Psychotherapy Meeting Nov 13, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an amendment between Pomona Unified School District and Simple Solutions Family Therapy Inc., a California corporation doing business as Simple Solutions Psychotherapy. This amendment will add the additional mentorship program entitled “My Life Self Determination Model (MLM)," for up to twenty-four (24) foster youth at no cost to the District. All other terms of the agreement remain the same and the agreement remains in effect through June 30, 2025. Rationale: Approval of this amendment will allow Simple Solutions Psychotherapy to provide the additional MLM mentorship program focusing on children and youth connected to the foster care system. The foster youth will be paired with a mentor to help guide them in acquiring life skills, training, and additional resources to further live a self-fulfilling life and transition into adulthood. Legal Counsel has reviewed the amendment and has advised that it is sufficient for the intended purpose. A copy of this amendment is in the office of the Assistant Superintendent/Chief Business Officer. File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mrs. Gonzalez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Lorena Gonzalez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.22 Fiscal Amendment: Amendment No. 1 - The dA Center for the Arts Meeting Nov 13, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an amendment to the agreement between Pomona Unified School District and The dA Center for the Arts , a California nonprofit corporation located in Pomona, California. This amendment removes services for Barfield and Harrison elementary schools from the mariachi program and adds Lopez and Westmont elementary schools to the mariachi program, at no cost to the District. All the other terms of the agreement remain the same and the agreement remains in effect through June 30, 2025. Rationale: Approval of this amendment will allow The dA Center for the Arts and the District to remove services for Barfield and Harrison elementary schools from the mariachi program, and add Lopez and Westmont elementary schools to the mariachi program under Scope D-1-D-3-ELOP- RFP No. 17(23-24) ES . Legal Counsel has reviewed the amendment and has advised that it is sufficient for the intended purpose. A copy of this amendment is in the office of the Assistant Superintendent/Chief Business Officer. File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mrs. Gonzalez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Lorena Gonzalez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.23 Fiscal Agreement: Andrew Braggins dba AF Braggins - REVISED Meeting Nov 13, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an agreement between Pomona Unified School District and Andrew Braggins, a sole proprietor doing business as AF Braggins, in Crestline, California, to provide a wide variety of audio-video equipment for the holiday symphonic orchestra concert at Garey High School. This agreement is effective November 14, 2024, through June 30, 2025. The total cost of the agreement is at an amount not to exceed $18,250. Funding: LCFF – Supplemental/Concentration 011-00000-9-17000-10000-5610-330-0800 ($11,800) - ADDED 011-00000-0-17000-10000-5610-330-0800 ($6,450) - ADDED Rationale: Approval of this agreement will allow AF Braggins to provide a comprehensive concert lighting setup, including a cage (box truss), moving lights, power distribution, console, DMX, and power cables at Garey High School for performances of the holiday concert on December 7, 2024. AF Braggins will deliver and retrieve the equipment and ensure that the equipment is prepared for assembly for each concert. Legal Counsel has reviewed the agreement and has advised that it is sufficient for the intended purpose. A copy of this agreement is in the office of the Assistant Superintendent/Chief Business Officer. File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mrs. Gonzalez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Lorena Gonzalez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.24 Fiscal Agreement: BoomVideoLED LLC (Spring 2025 Graduation Ceremonies) Meeting Nov 13, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an agreement between Pomona Unified School District and BoomVideoLED LLC, a California limited liability company located in North Hollywood, California, for the rental of mobile LED screens, small power cable packages and processing, cameras, small camera cable packages, video switchers, video devices, power generators, and to retain the services of drivers/LED techs, for the graduation ceremonies at Diamond Ranch, Ganesha, Garey, and Pomona high schools to be held May 29, 2025, through May 30, 2025. The total cost of the agreement is at an amount not to exceed $45,800. Funding: Commencement Exercises 010-00000-0-00000-27000-5610-710- 5522 Rationale: Approval of this agreement will allow BoomVideoLED LLC to provide the District with video displays at the commencement ceremonies in the respective stadiums of the District’s high schools listed above. The rental of a jumbo screen and all the requisite cameras, mixers, operators, and generators are necessary to provide an optimal viewing experience of the graduation ceremony for the graduating seniors and their families. Legal Counsel has reviewed the agreement and has advised that it is sufficient for the intended purpose. A copy of this agreement is in the office of the Assistant Superintendent/Chief Business Officer. File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mrs. Gonzalez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Lorena Gonzalez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.25 Fiscal Agreement: Building Block Entertainment, Inc. dba Shows That Teach Meeting Nov 13, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an agreement between Pomona Unified School District and Building Block Entertainment, Inc., a California corporation doing business as Shows That Teach located in Woodland Hills, California, to provide two (2) 45-minute assemblies of “Kids for Kindness Tour” on November 14, 2024 and two (2) 45-minute assemblies of “Stop, Think, Act” on January 21, 2025 for District students at Armstrong Elementary School. This agreement is effective November 14, 2024, through June 30, 2025. The total cost o