Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

3 Tuesday, June 10, 2025 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Val Verde Unified School District 975 W. Morgan St. Perris, CA 92571 Board Room 4:30 p.m. Closed Session 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting Visitors wishing to address the Board during the Visitors Comments section may do so in person. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation, please contact Daniel Whitfield at (951) 940-6100, extension 10672 or at awhitfield@valverde.edu at least 48 hours in advance. Please click on the video icon to view the live streaming of the meeting. You can also view the meeting by going to our Board of Education Webpage at www.valverde.edu/ A. General Functions Subject 1. Call to Order Meeting Jun 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category A. General Functions Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 2. Roll Call Meeting Jun 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category A. General Functions Type Procedural Member Aquino Member Holmes Member Kirkland Member Young Member Zamora File Attachments Subject 3. Public Comments on Closed Session Items Meeting Jun 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category A. General Functions Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 4. Deconvene into Closed Session Meeting Jun 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category A. General Functions Type Action, Procedural Recommended Action It is recommended that the Board of Education deconvene into Closed Session. File Attachments Motion & Voting It is recommended that the Board of Education deconvene into Closed Session. Motion by Daniel Aquino, second by Melinda Young. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Marla Kirkland, Erika L Zamora, Daniel Aquino, Melinda Young Not Present at Vote: Dolores Holmes B. Closed Session Subject 1. Public Safety or Security (Ref. Govt. Code 54957(a)) Meeting Jun 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category B. Closed Session Type Discussion File Attachments Subject 2. Pupil Personnel (Ref. Govt. Code Section 48912 and 48918) Meeting Jun 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category B. Closed Session Type Discussion File Attachments Subject 3. Public Employment/Discipline/Dismissal/Release (Ref. Govt. Code Section 54957) Meeting Jun 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category B. Closed Session Type Discussion Personnel Memorandum: Athletic Director, Citrus Hill High School Manager - State and Federal Programs File Attachments Subject 4. Conference with Labor Negotiator (Ref. Govt. Code Section 54957.6) Meeting Jun 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category B. Closed Session Type Discussion File Attachments Subject 5. Conference with Legal Counsel - Pending or Anticipated Litigation (Ref. Govt. Code Section 54956-9) Meeting Jun 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category B. Closed Session Type Discussion Compromise & Release Agreement #2000091044 C250303004 C250305001 Pending & Potential Litigation File Attachments Subject 6. Conference with Real Property Negotiator (Ref. Govt. Code Section 54956.8) Meeting Jun 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category B. Closed Session Type Discussion File Attachments C. Reconvene into Open Session Subject 1. Reconvene into Open Session Meeting Jun 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category C. Reconvene into Open Session Type Action, Procedural Recommended Action Approval to reconvene into Open Session. File Attachments Motion & Voting Approval to reconvene into Open Session. Motion by Melinda Young, second by Daniel Aquino. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Marla Kirkland, Erika L Zamora, Daniel Aquino, Melinda Young, Dolores Holmes Subject 2. Flag Salute Meeting Jun 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category C. Reconvene into Open Session Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 3. Reading of the Mission Statement: To create a positive learning environment that produces life-long learners, who will become responsible, contributing citizens able to function in a culturally diverse society. Meeting Jun 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category C. Reconvene into Open Session Type Procedural To create a positive learning environment that produces life-long learners, who will become responsible, contributing citizens able to function in a culturally diverse society. File Attachments Subject 4. Reading of Land Acknowledgment - Val Verde Unified School District would like to respectfully acknowledge and recognize our responsibility to the original and current caretakers of this land, water, and air: the Cahuilla, Payómkawichum peoples and all of their ancestors and descendants, past, present, and future. We are honored and grateful to be here today on their ancestral lands and have the opportunity to live and work on their homelands. Meeting Jun 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category C. Reconvene into Open Session Type Procedural Val Verde Unified School District would like to respectfully acknowledge and recognize our responsibility to the original and current caretakers of this land, water, and air: the Cahuilla, Payómkawichum peoples and all of their ancestors and descendants, past, present, and future. We are honored and grateful to be here today on their ancestral lands and have the opportunity to live and work on their homelands. File Attachments Subject 5. Actions Taken in Closed Session Meeting Jun 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category C. Reconvene into Open Session Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 6. Approval of Agenda and Adoption of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of May 13, 2025. Meeting Jun 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category C. Reconvene into Open Session Type Action, Procedural Recommended Action Approval of Agenda and Adoption of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of May 13, 2025. File Attachments Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 2025-05-13.pdf (150 KB) Motion & Voting Approval of Agenda and Adoption of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of May 13, 2025. Amend agenda - resolution item J2 amended language Motion by Melinda Young, second by Daniel Aquino. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Marla Kirkland, Erika L Zamora, Daniel Aquino, Melinda Young, Dolores Holmes Subject 7. Recognitions Meeting Jun 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category C. Reconvene into Open Session Type Presentation Val Verde Police Department, Patch Contest Winner - J. Delgado from May Ranch Elementary VAPA Program Celebrations File Attachments Subject 8. District Organizations Meeting Jun 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category C. Reconvene into Open Session Type Information, Procedural CSEA #567 VVTA VVAA POA File Attachments Subject 9. Comments from Visitors Meeting Jun 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category C. Reconvene into Open Session Type Procedural Public comments on the agenda items will be received. Individuals who wish to address the Board are requested to complete a “Comments from Visitor” form and submit it to the secretary prior to the meeting. (Spanish interpreter available.) Neither Board members nor staff members will respond during public comments. Speakers who ask questions will be informed by the President that responses may be referred to the Superintendent for investigation or resolution. Speaking time is limited to three minutes per speaker, twenty minutes total. Speakers may not share their allotted speaking time. If necessary, answers will be given: by telephone after research by mail after research at the next regular meeting of the Board of Education as an agenda item The Board would also like to remind anyone who wishes to lodge a complaint against a District employee that there are Complaint Forms available at the District Office. This process provides a much more thorough opportunity for the complainant and the employee to be heard and the merits of the complaint to be properly investigated. File Attachments D. Superintendent / Board Comments Subject 1. Comments from the Superintendent Meeting Jun 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category D. Superintendent / Board Comments Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 2. Comments from the Board of Education Meeting Jun 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category D. Superintendent / Board Comments Type Procedural File Attachments E. Presentations / Public Hearings Subject 1. Members of the Community are Invited to Comment and Make Recommendations Regarding the Specific Actions and Expenditures Proposed to be Included in the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for the 2025-2026 School Year Meeting Jun 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category E. Presentations / Public Hearings Type Discussion Background: The Board of Education will accept comments and recommendations from the community regarding the specific actions and expenditures proposed to be included in the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for the 2025-2026 school year. The proposed LCAP was available to view beginning on May 30, 2025, both online at the District's website www.valverde.edu/lcap and at the district office 975 West Morgan Street, Perris, CA 92571 Fiscal Implications: No fiscal implications at this time Resource Person: Mark LeNoir Deputy Superintendent Education Services Deni Seagrave Director Assessment & Accountability File Attachments Public hearing LCAP 2025-2026 - English.pdf (106 KB) Public hearing LCAP 2025-2026 - Spanish.pdf (131 KB) Subject 2. Members of the Community are Invited to Comment on the 2025-2026 Proposed Budget and Multi-Year Financial Plan Meeting Jun 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category E. Presentations / Public Hearings Type Presentation Background: The Board of Education will accept comments from the community on the District's 2025-26 Proposed Budget and Multi-Year Financial Plan. The Proposed budget and multi-year financial plan is available to view: https://www.valverde.edu/en-US/financialdocuments Fiscal Implication: There is no fiscal implication associated with this public hearing. Resource Person: Kristin Merritt Director, Fiscal Services File Attachments Public Hearing - Proposed Budget - English 06102025.pdf (463 KB) Public Hearing - Proposed Budget - Spanish 06102025.pdf (529 KB) Subject 3. Presentation of Proposed LCAP and 2025-2026 Budget and Multi-Year Financial Plan Meeting Jun 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category E. Presentations / Public Hearings Type Presentation Background: Staff will present the Board of Education with a presentation on proposed LCAP and 2025-2026 Budget. Fiscal Implications: There are no fiscal implications associated with this presentation. Resource Persons: Garrick Owen Assistant Superintendent, Business Services Deni Seagrave Director, Assessment and Accountability File Attachments Subject 4. Education Services Presentations Meeting Jun 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category E. Presentations / Public Hearings Type Presentation Background : DELAC Board Update AAPAC Board Update AANHPI Board Update Resource Person: Mark LeNoir Assistant Superintendent Education Services File Attachments F. Approval of Consent Calendar Subject 1. Consent Calendars -All matters in this category are considered to be routine by the Board of Education and may be enacted in one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless discussion is requested. Items may be removed from the Consent Calendar and can be considered separately. It is recommended that the Board approve the Consent Calendars as presented. Meeting Jun 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category F. Approval of Consent Calendar Type Action, Procedural Recommended Action Approval of Consent Calendar as presented. File Attachments Motion & Voting Approval of Consent Calendar as presented. Motion by Erika L Zamora, second by Daniel Aquino. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Marla Kirkland, Erika L Zamora, Daniel Aquino, Melinda Young, Dolores Holmes G. Business Services Consent Calendar Subject 1. Adoption of Resolution No. 24-25-35 Authorizing Year End Budget Adjustments Meeting Jun 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category G. Business Services Consent Calendar Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Jun 10, 2025 Absolute Date Jun 10, 2025 Fiscal Impact No Background : Resolution No. 24-25-35 authorizes the District to prepare final budget revisions for the year and to submit the budget balancing transfers to the Board of Education for ratification. Essentially this resolution allows the Business Office to bring the final transfers to the Board for ratification. These transfers among the many hundreds of accounts enable the Business Office to “clean up” the budgets for certain accounts. For example: in one account we may have to add to the budget and in another we may need to reduce the budget of an account. This process enables us not only to “clean up” our account budgets but also to budget more accurately in 2025-2026. Fiscal Implication : There is no fiscal implication associated with this item. Resource Person : Kristin Merritt Director, Fiscal Services File Attachments Resolution No 24-25-35 Year End Budget Adjustments.pdf (198 KB) Subject 2. Adoption of Resolution No. 24-25-36 Authorizing the District to Provide Temporary Transfer of Funds from Various District Funds for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Meeting Jun 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category G. Business Services Consent Calendar Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Jun 10, 2025 Absolute Date Jun 10, 2025 Fiscal Impact No Background: In order to anticipate cash “shortfalls” which might arise because of apportionment deferrals from the State or delays in State and/or Federal funding (Child Development Program) the District may need to provide temporary loans during Fiscal Year 2025-2026 from the various District funds as follows: General Fund (03/06/07) Special Education Pass-Through (10) Adult Education (11) Child Development Fund (12) Food Services Account (13) Special Reserve (17) Building Fund (21) Capital Facilities Fund (25) School Construction Fund (35) Special Reserve for Capital Outlay (40) Self Insurance Fund (67) Education Code Section 42603 authorizes such a loan. This Code Section reads: The governing board of any school district may direct that moneys held in any fund or account may be temporarily transferred to another fund or account of the district for payment of obligations. The transfer shall be accounted for as temporary borrowing between funds or accounts and shall not be available for appropriation or be considered income to the borrowing fund or account. Amounts transferred shall be repaid either in the same fiscal year or in the following fiscal year if the transfer takes place within the final 120 calendar days of a fiscal year. Borrowing shall occur only when the fund or account receiving the money will earn sufficient income, during the current fiscal year, to repay the amount transferred. No more than 75 percent of the maximum of moneys held in any fund or account during a current fiscal year may be transferred. Any interest earned from excess funds shall be transferred back to the original fund. Fiscal Implication: There is no fiscal implication at this time. Resource Person: Kristin Merritt Director, Fiscal Services File Attachments Resolution No 24-25-36 Temporary Transfer of Funds.pdf (200 KB) Subject 3. Approval to Adopt Resolution No. 24-25-37 Approving Annual Delegation of Administrative Authority to Process Routine Budget Revisions, Adjustments and Transfers Meeting Jun 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category G. Business Services Consent Calendar Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Jun 10, 2025 Absolute Date Jun 10, 2025 Fiscal Impact No Background: During the fiscal year budget revisions became necessary to bring the budgeted revenues and expenditures in balance with actual receipts and expenses. Pursuant to Ed. Code 42600, 42601, 42602 and 42610, the Board authorizes the staff to process the necessary transfers of appropriation of excess funds, transfers between designated and/or un-appropriated fund balances, and any expenditure classifications, or balance any expenditure classification of the budget for the 2025-2026 school year. Fiscal Implication: There is no fiscal implication at this time. Resource Person: Kristin Merritt Director, Fiscal Services File Attachments Resolution 24-25-37 Annual Delegation of Admin Auth to Process.pdf (186 KB) Subject 4. Approval to Adopt Resolution No. 24-25-38 to Authorize Wire Transfer Payments for the 2025-26 Fiscal Year Meeting Jun 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category G. Business Services Consent Calendar Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Jun 10, 2025 Absolute Date Jun 10, 2025 Background: Riverside County Office of Education requires the Val Verde Unified School District Board of Education to authorize all requests for electronic transfer of District funds for vendor, debt service and other payments. The attached resolution authorizes the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services, or Director of Fiscal Services to issue wire transfer payments from time to time when needed to meet financial obligations. Staff requests the Board approve the resolution authorizing electronic wire transfer payments for the fiscal year 2025-2026. Fiscal Implications: Wire transfers paid from District Funds. Resource Persons: Kristin Merritt Director, Fiscal Services Garrick Owen Assistant Superintendent, Business Services File Attachments Resolution No 24-25-38 Wire Transfers 2025-26.pdf (389 KB) Subject 5. Approval to Ratify Purchase Order Lists for the Period April 16, 2025 – May 15, 2025 Meeting Jun 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category G. Business Services Consent Calendar Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Jun 10, 2025 Absolute Date Jun 10, 2025 Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Background: Staff is requesting the Board of Education to ratify the Purchase Order/Direct Payments/Contracts list for April 16, 2025 – May 15, 2025. The Contract total amounts include encumbrance on contracts, and utilities for the fiscal year. District-wide: $7,264,759.66 The Direct Payment total amounts include payments for retiree health and welfare benefits, revolving cash reimbursements, conferences and other supplies/services. District-wide: $241,890.44 Nutrition Services: $2,604.10 The Purchase Order (P.O.) total amounts include all Purchase Orders issued during that period. District-wide: $1,614,513.30 Nutrition Services $102,495.63 PLEASE NOTE: This is a report from the RCOE Business/Personnel System. This report shows the total amounts of the P.O. and Contracts. The line items then reflect a P.O. or Contract amount that has been encumbered, not the amount of payment. The accounting information on the report refers to Fund, School and Resource. A legend is attached. Please note that the school column includes all school sites and District departments. In accordance with Board Policy, all Purchase Orders and Contracts are not greater than authorized regulations ($15,000 for a public project and currently $60,900 for supplies and services). The District purchases equipment, supplies and services on a competitive bidding basis when required by law. BP3310, BP3311 and AR3311. All Purchase Orders for the Riverside County SELPA are identified by Fund 07 Fiscal Implications: District-wide Contracts / Purchase Orders / Direct Payments totaling $9,121,163.40 Nutrition Services Purchase Orders / Direct Payments totaling $105,099.73 Resource Persons: Greg Whitton Director, Facilities, Contracts and Purchasing Services Kristin Merritt Director, Fiscal Services Christopher Hutchinson Director, Nutrition Services File Attachments DO - Report of Purchases by Fund Resource 04162025 to 05152025.pdf (1,249 KB) NS - Report of Purchases 04162025 to 05152025.pdf (578 KB) Purchase Order Key.pdf (100 KB) Subject 6. Approval to Contract with Reynolds Consulting Group Meeting Jun 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category G. Business Services Consent Calendar Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Jun 10, 2025 Absolute Date Jun 10, 2025 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $10,800.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Fiscal Services Department Funds Background: The District makes an annual election to receive funding through the Mandated Block Grant (MBG) rather than file reimbursement for individual mandates. However, there are several mandates that allow for reimbursement that are not included as part of the MGB. This contract provides for the compilation of and filing for reimbursement for these mandates. Scope of work For newly approved state mandates, preparation and distribution of data gathering activity logs (documentation and comprehensive instructions) to each site and district administrator involved in the performance of the mandated activities, and subsequent collection and review of completed activity logs. For newly approved state mandates, a comprehensive review of all invoices, staff time logs, transfers of expenditures, payroll records, and all other identifiable sources of potential mandated activities documentation to gather sufficient documentation to support the filing of claims for reimbursement of District’s costs. Preparation of the Mandated Costs Reimbursement Claims, incorrect reduction claims, including backup documentation, for submission to the State Controller’s Office for reimbursement to the District. Comply with all state requirements and audits. Provide a tracking system to monitor all Mandates for MBG compliance purposes. Provide the “District” with ongoing information on all mandates that are being approved by the Commission on State Mandates (CSM). Provide ongoing training to “District” personnel on all mandates. Gather and prepare all auditing papers, meet with the State Auditors, and comply with all requests for any upcoming mandates. Fiscal Implications: The cost of the contract is estimated to be $10,800 for 2025-26. Resource Person: Kristin Merritt Director, Fiscal Services File Attachments Subject 7. Approval to Extend the Contract to Multiple Responsive and Responsible Bidders for Distribution of USDA Foods and Commercial Food Products Meeting Jun 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category G. Business Services Consent Calendar Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Jun 10, 2025 Absolute Date Jun 10, 2025 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $3,825,000.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Nutrition Services Department Funds Background: The Nutrition Service Department requests authorization to extend the contracts for the Distribution of USDA Foods and Commercial Food Products for the 2025-2026 School Year to: Gold Star Foods of Ontario, California, Sunrise Produce of Fullerton, California, and KB Foods of Burbank, California. The Board of Education approved RFP# 23-24-17 Nutrition Services Distribution of USDA Foods and Commercial Food Products to Gold Star Foods, Sunrise Produce, and KB Foods at the September 10, 2024 Board Meeting. The term of the contract was for one (1) year, with an additional two (2) year renewal period. The district is in the initial year of the contract and is seeking approval to extend the contract through the 2025-2026 school year. This will be first extension of the contract. Fiscal Implications: The estimated cost for Val Verde Unified School District under RFP# 23-24-17 for the 2025-2026 school year is $3,825,000. This contract will be funded through the Nutrition Services Department's budgeted funds. Resource Person: Christopher Hutchinson Director, Nutrition Services File Attachments Subject 8. Approval to Extend the Contract for Snack Foods and Beverages Meeting Jun 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category G. Business Services Consent Calendar Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Jun 10, 2025 Absolute Date Jun 10, 2025 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $140,000.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Nutrition Services Department Funds Background: The Nutrition Services Department seeks authorization to extend the contract for Snack Foods and Beverages for the 2025-2026 school year with Gold Star Foods of Ontario, California, and Sunrise Produce of Fullerton, California. The Board of Education approved RFP No. 22-23-04 for Snack Foods and Beverages at the June 20, 2023, Board Meeting, awarding the contract to Gold Star Foods and Sunrise Produce. The initial term of this contract was for one year, with the possibility of two additional one-year renewals. The Board of Education approved the first contract extension at the September 10, 2024, board meeting. Moreno Valley Unified School District served as the lead agency on behalf of eight districts participating in the Inland Empire Buying Collective. The RFP aimed to secure competitive pricing for snack foods and beverages. On May 27, 2025, the lead agency's Board of Education approved the contract's second renewal. Fiscal Implications: The estimated cost for Val Verde Unified School District under RFP No. 22-23-04 for the 2025-2026 school year is $140,000. This amount will be covered by the Food Services Department’s budgeted funds. Resource Person: Christopher Hutchinson Director, Nutrition Services File Attachments H. Education Services Consent Calendar Subject 1. Approval of Out-Of-State Travel for English Learner TOSA Meeting Jun 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category H. Education Services Consent Calendar Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Jun 10, 2025 Absolute Date Jun 10, 2025 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $2,100.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source LCFF Supplemental/Concentration Grants Background: Our district is committed to providing high-quality educational experiences for all students, especially our growing population of multilingual learners. Attending MEDLI 2025 aligns directly with this commitment by offering our Multilingual TOSA access to the latest research, strategies, and networking opportunities in the field of biliteracy and dual language instruction. The conference, in partnership with leading organizations like the California Association for Bilingual Education (CABE), UMASS Global, and ALAS, provides a comprehensive program specifically designed for educators working with multilingual students. Key highlights, such as sessions on "Effective and Comprehensive Literacy and Biliteracy Instructional Practices," "Hands-on strategies for Biliteracy Instruction," and guidance on "Establishing New Dual Language Programs," are directly relevant to our district's goals of enhancing our support for multilingual learners and potentially expanding our dual language offerings. Sending a TOSA to this institute will ensure that the knowledge gained is directly applicable to our district's needs and can be disseminated effectively. Fiscal Implications: $2,100.00 - LCFF Supplemental/Concentration Grants Resource Person: Mark LeNoir Deputy Superintendent Education Services Carla De La Torre Director, Equity, Multilingual & Family Engagement Education Services File Attachments Subject 2. Approval of Out-of-State Travel for the Rancho Verde High School Boys Basketball Team Meeting Jun 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category H. Education Services Consent Calendar Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Jun 10, 2025 Absolute Date Jun 10, 2025 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $3,442.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Site Budget Contributions Background: The Section 7 team camp is a scholastic event for boys basketball by invite only. It is sponsored by Arizona Interscholastic Coaches Association and operated by the ABCA and the Arizona Sports & Entertainment Commission (ASEC). This event exists for the purpose of showcasing high school basketball athletes for college coaches during the June viewing period. This event will provide a great opportunity for our student-athletes to showcase their abilities to college coaches, and bond as team mates and play on a competitive platform to improve as athletes. Students Attending: 12 male Chaperones Attending: 4 male Fiscal Implications: $3,442 - Site Budget Contributions Resource Person: Mark LeNoir Deputy Superintendent Education Services Brunel Merilus Principal Rancho Verde High School File Attachments Subject 3. Approval of Out-of State-Travel for Special Education Secretary and Fiscal Services Account Clerk Meeting Jun 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category H. Education Services Consent Calendar Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Jun 10, 2025 Absolute Date Jun 10, 2025 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $6,527.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Medi-Cal SMAA funds Background: The National Alliance for Medicaid in Education, Inc. (NAME) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the effective administration of Medicaid claiming for school-based services across the nation. Carolina M. Lazcano oversees the Local Educational Agency Medi-Cal Billing Option Program (LEA BOP), which reimburses Val Verde USD the federal share of the maximum allowable rate for eligible health-related services provided by qualified VVUSD health service staff to Medi-Cal eligible students. Claudia Covarrubias oversees the School-Based Medi-Cal Administrative Activities (SMAA) program, a federally funded initiative administered by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) under the oversight of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). SMAA reimburses VVUSD for administrative activities that support the identification and enrollment of eligible individuals into Medi-Cal, and for efforts that assist them in accessing Medi-Cal-covered services. The goal of their attendance at this conference is to ensure we’re maximizing VVUSD’s potential Medicaid reimbursements. Fiscal Implications: $6,527.00 - Medi-Cal SMAA funds Resource Person: Mark LeNoir Deputy Superintendent Education Services Jeff Janis Director Special Education Kristin Merritt Director II Fiscal Services File Attachments Subject 4. Ratification of Overnight Travel for Rancho Verde High School Boys Track & Field Team Meeting Jun 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category H. Education Services Consent Calendar Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Jun 10, 2025 Absolute Date Jun 10, 2025 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $996.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Site Athletic funds Background: The Rancho Verde High School Boys Track & Field team request approval to travel to Clovis, California to participate in the State Track & Field CIF Championship. Participation in this event provides excellent exposure for RVHS Track & Field athletes. This meet will allow them to compete at a high level with other elite athletes. Students Attending: 1 male Chaperones Attending: 2 males Fiscal Implications: $996.00 - Site Athletic fund Resource Person: Mark LeNoir Deputy Superintendent Education Services Brunel Merilus Principal Rancho Verde High School File Attachments Subject 5. Approval of Contract Renewal for The Puente Project Meeting Jun 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category H. Education Services Consent Calendar Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Jun 10, 2025 Absolute Date Jun 10, 2025 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $52,000.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Site LCAP Funds Background: The Regents of University of California operates the Puente Project to support the mission of increasing the enrollment of educationally disadvantaged students into two- and four- year colleges and universities by providing college preparation training and support to the faculty who serve them. The Puente Program will provide staff professional development, coaching, materials and implementation support for teams Partner Site Program at a cost to the District. The Puente Program will provide staff professional development and support to teams at the Partner Site(s) that provide academic support and counseling to a cohort. Fiscal Implications: $52,000 - for two year contract, each year is $26,000.00 with $8,667.00 from each site (Citrus Hill High School, Rancho Verde High School, and Orange Vista High School) Resource Person: Mark LeNoir Deputy Superintendent Education Services Sarah Allen Principal Citrus Hill High School Brunel Merilus Principal Rancho Verde High School Lakrecia Graham Principal Orange Vista High School File Attachments PUENTE FY26-27_Val Verde USD.pdf (291 KB) I. Human Resources Consent Calendar Subject 1. Approval of Personnel Action Items Meeting Jun 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category I. Human Resources Consent Calendar Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Jun 10, 2025 Absolute Date Jun 10, 2025 Background: Approval of personnel action items for the regular Board Meeting of June 10, 2025. Fiscal Implications: Classified Employees - Appropriate placement on the classified salary schedule Teachers - Appropriate placement on the certificated salary schedule Substitute Teacher - $200 - $230 per full day Extra Duty Stipends, per bargaining unit agreement. Resource Person: Nicky Fuller Assistant Superintendent Human Resources File Attachments Personnel Actions - June 10, 2025.pdf (192 KB) Stipends 6-10-25.pdf (1,100 KB) Subject 2. Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators Meeting Jun 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category I. Human Resources Consent Calendar Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Jun 10, 2025 Absolute Date Jun 10, 2025 Fiscal Impact No Background: Education Code 80026 mandates that each year the Board of Education shall approve a "Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators" prior to issuing assignments. The Declaration of Need limits the number of teachers to be employed under emergency permits and/or limited assignments due to the teacher shortage. Fiscal Implications: There are no fiscal implications associated with this item. Resource Person: Nicky Fuller Assistant Superintendent Human Resources File Attachments Declaration of Need 2025-2026.pdf (213 KB) J. Superintendent Consent Calendar Subject 1. Approval of Resolution #24-25-32 Recognizing Juneteenth National Freedom Day Meeting Jun 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category J. Superintendent Consent Calendar Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Jun 10, 2025 Absolute Date Jun 10, 2025 Background : The Board of Education is asked to approve Resolution #24-25-32 recognizing June 19, 2025 as Juneteenth National Freedom Day. Resource Person : Gordon Amerson Superintendent File Attachments 24-25-32 Juneteenth Day.pdf (123 KB) Subject 2. Approval of Resolution #24-25-33 Recognizing the Month of June as LGBTQ+ Month Meeting Jun 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category J. Superintendent Consent Calendar Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Jun 10, 2025 Absolute Date Jun 10, 2025 Background : The Board of Education is asked to approve Resolution #24-25-33 recognizing the month of June as LGBTQ+ month. Resource Person : Gordon Amerson Superintendent File Attachments 24-25-33 LGBTQ Pride Month.pdf (127 KB) Subject 3. Approval of 2025-2026 CIF League Representatives Meeting Jun 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category J. Superintendent Consent Calendar Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Jun 10, 2025 Absolute Date Jun 10, 2025 Background : The Board of Education is asked to approve the 2025-2026 CIF Representative for the Val Verde Unified School District Citrus Hill High School: David Cox Orange Vista High School: Michael Overton Rancho Verde High School: Steven Ferreira Resource Person : Gordon Amerson Superintendent File Attachments K. Board Action Items Subject 1. Approval to Contract with GeoComm School Safety Meeting Jun 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category K. Board Action Items Type Action Preferred Date Jun 10, 2025 Absolute Date Jun 10, 2025 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $71,500.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source JPA Insurance Program (safety credits fund) Recommended Action Approve contract with GeoComm School Safety for the provision of digital mapping solutions and updated evacuation map overlays. Background: GeoComm School Safety is a comprehensive digital mapping system designed to enhance the speed and effectiveness of responses to school emergencies. It provides detailed indoor maps of school buildings and surrounding grounds, as well as critical information required by school safety authorities, public safety agencies, and first responders to reduce response times and ensure safer outcomes. GeoComm School Safety includes the following components: GeoComm School Maps – providing accurate and up-to-date maps of school facilities. GeoComm School Map Viewer – a user-friendly interface for viewing and interacting with maps. GeoComm School Map Data Manager – tools for managing and updating map data as building configurations change. Our previous vendor for map overlays is no longer in business. We need updated overlay maps to reflect recent building changes for our evacuation maps and to ensure ongoing compliance with safety standards. Fiscal Implications: The cost of the contract for the 2025-26 school year is estimated to be $71,500.00, which will be paid from our JPA insurance program (safety credits fund). Subsequent annual subscription costs are estimated at $36,000.00, to be paid from Risk Management Funds. Resource Person: Daniel Whitfield Director, Fiscal Services File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve contract with GeoComm School Safety for the provision of digital mapping solutions and updated evacuation map overlays. Motion by Erika L Zamora, second by Melinda Young. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Marla Kirkland, Erika L Zamora, Daniel Aquino, Melinda Young, Dolores Holmes Subject 2. Approval to Contract with Key Analytics, LLC for Special Tax and Community Facilities District (CFD) Consulting Services Meeting Jun 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category K. Board Action Items Type Action Preferred Date Jun 10, 2025 Absolute Date Jun 10, 2025 Fiscal Impact No Recommended Action Approve the request to Contract with Key Analytics, LLC for Special Tax and Community Facilities District (CFD) Consulting Services. Background: Professional assistance with items relating to Special Tax Consulting and Community Facilities District (CFD) Administrative Services and Key Analytics has the expertise and experience to assist the District in the following areas: Special Tax Consulting Scope of Work: Annexation into Community Facilities District Form and Administer Community Facilities Districts Issuance of CFD Bonds and other Security Types to be Repaid by Special Taxes Community Facilities District Annual Administration Services: CFD Special Tax Levy Calculations Prepare analysis for each CFD Update Building Permit/Special Tax Rates and Tax Rolls/Annual Tax Reports CFD Maps and CFD Attendance Boundaries CFD Special Tax Delinquency Management CFD Special Tax Inquiries and AB 1666 Website Compliance CFD Special Tax Repayment Trustee/Fiscal Agent Account Activity Tracking & Reporting California Debt and Investment Advisory Commission and Other Regulatory Agency Reporting CFD Continuing Disclosure Compliance Other Services: Attend or Present at Board Meetings and/or District Workshops Perform other Financial Services tasks as requested by the District Fiscal Implications: No fiscal implication at this time. Resource Person: Greg Whitton, Director Facilities, Contracts and Purchasing Services File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve the request to Contract with Key Analytics, LLC for Special Tax and Community Facilities District (CFD) Consulting Services. Motion by Melinda Young, second by Daniel Aquino. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Marla Kirkland, Erika L Zamora, Daniel Aquino, Melinda Young, Dolores Holmes Subject 3. Approval of Resolution No. 24-25-34 to Authorize Filing of Applications for State Allocation Board – Administered Programs for the Val Verde Unified School District Meeting Jun 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category K. Board Action Items Type Action Preferred Date Jun 10, 2025 Absolute Date Jun 10, 2025 Fiscal Impact No Recommended Action Approve Resolution No. 24-25-34 to Authorize Filing of Applications for State Allocation Board – Administered Programs for the Val Verde Unified School District. Background: The purpose of this agenda item is to adhere to the new requirements set forth with the passage of the K-12 Schools and Local Community College Public Education Facilities Modernization, Repair, and Safety Bond Act of 2024 (Proposition 2), additional funds are available through the School Facility Program to modernize school facilities, construct new facilities, and career technical education facility purposes. The statute that authorized Proposition 2 adds additional requirements to access the funds. One of the requirements for funding is that school districts update or develop a Five-Year Facilities Master Plan that includes certain required elements. On December 3, 2024, the State Allocation Board adopted the Office of Public School Construction’s (OPSC) recommendation related to the timing of when the Facilities Master Plan must be submitted. The State Allocation Board approved the following: To allow for continuous funding of applications, for funding applications submitted beginning October 31, 2024 and through 12 months after the Office of Administrative Law approval of the regulations implementing the requirement to adopt or update the master plan, school districts may submit the master plan at the time that OPSC begins to process the funding application (currently this timeline is approximately three years after application submittal). The School Board must adopt a Board Resolution acknowledging the requirement to submit the required master plan. The Board Resolution must also acknowledge that if the master plan is not submitted, the funding application may be rescinded. OPSC and the California Department of Education are currently holding stakeholder meetings to identify the five-year master plan components that will be required and any other necessary guidance, including amended School Facility Program regulations. The statue also requires that verification that the master plan meets the requirements be added to the Audit Guide for School Facility Program project audits. To file an application, the governing board is required to adopt a resolution acknowledging the requirement and timelines for submitting the five-year facilities master plan and acknowledge that if the plan is not submitted the funding application may be rescinded. As a result, this resolution is before you to allow the filing of state applications for School Facility Program eligibility and funding that may be undertaken. Therefore, Staff is recommending adoption of the attached resolution, Resolution Authorizing Filing of Applications For State Allocation Board Administered-Programs on or after October 31, 2024. Fiscal Implications: No fiscal implications at this time Resource Person: Greg Whitton Director - Facilities, Contracts and Purchasing Services File Attachments Resolution No 24-25-34 Filing of Application for State Allocation Board.pdf (223 KB) Motion & Voting Approve Resolution No. 24-25-34 to Authorize Filing of Applications for State Allocation Board – Administered Programs for the Val Verde Unified School District. Motion by Erika L Zamora, second by Melinda Young. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Marla Kirkland, Erika L Zamora, Daniel Aquino, Melinda Young, Dolores Holmes Subject 4. Adoption of Resolution Nos. 24-25-39 through 24-25-51 by the Board of Education Acting as the Legislative Body of Certain Community Facilities Districts, Authorizing the Annual Levy of Special Tax for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Meeting Jun 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category K. Board Action Items Type Action Preferred Date Jun 10, 2025 Absolute Date Jun 10, 2025 Recommended Action Adopt Resolution Nos. 24-25-39 through 24-25-51 authorizing the Levy of Special Tax for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Background: The purpose of the attached Resolutions, accompanying Exhibits and Letter to the Riverside County Auditor-Controller is to comply with the requirements that an annual levy of special taxes be placed on all non-exempt properties within the referenced Community Facilities District to pay principal and interest on the Mello-Roos bonds. The District is required to classify each property within the CFDs, calculate the amount of funds needed to pay debt service, replenish reserves and administrative expenses, and direct costs of facilities on the bonds, and levy the Required Special Tax according to the rate and method of apportionment set forth in the Bonds. The Bonds require adoption of the Resolutions in order to meet the County's August 10, 2025 deadline for fixed charge submissions. The attached resolutions to be adopted are: 24-25-39 CFD 98-1 24-25-40 2002-1 Boulder Springs 24-25-41 2003-1 IP 1 Citation Homes 24-25-42 2003-1 IP 2 Meritage 24-25-43 2003-2 John Laing Homes 24-25-44 2014-1 Lyon Homes 24-25-45 2018-1 AMPLC Legacy 24-25-46 2018-2 IA 1 Stratford Ranch 24-25-47 2018-2 IA 2 Stratford Ranch 24-25-48 2018-2 IA 3 Stratford Ranch 24-25-49 2018-3 Nova Home Perris Estates 24-25-50 2021-1 Iris Park 24-25-51 2025-1 Estrella Fiscal Implication: The District will be reimbursed for administrative expenses. Resource Person: Kristin Merritt Director of Fiscal Services File Attachments Resolution No 24-25-39 - CFD 98-1.pdf (460 KB) Resolution No 24-25-40 - CFD 2002-1 Boulder Springs.pdf (828 KB) Resolution No 24-25-41 - CFD 2002-1 IP 1 Citation Homes.pdf (422 KB) Resolution No 24-25-42 - CFD 2002-1 IP 2 Meritage.pdf (601 KB) Resolution No 24-25-43 - CFD 2003-2 John Laing Homes.pdf (601 KB) Resolution No 24-25-44 - CFD 2014-1 Lyon Homes.pdf (601 KB) Resolution No 24-25-45 - CFD 2018-1 AMPLC Legacy.pdf (428 KB) Resolution No 24-25-46 - CFD 2018-2 IA 1 Stratford Ranch.pdf (602 KB) Resolution No 24-25-47 - CFD 2018-2 IA 2 Stratford Ranch.pdf (603 KB) Resolution No 24-25-48 - CFD 2018-2 IA 3 Stratford Ranch.pdf (603 KB) Resolution No 24-25-49 - CFD 2018-3 Nova Homes Perris Estates.pdf (427 KB) Resolution No 24-25-50 - CFD 2021-1 Iris Park.pdf (424 KB) Resolution No 24-25-51 - CFD 2025-1 Estrella.pdf (605 KB) Motion & Voting Adopt Resolution Nos. 24-25-39 through 24-25-51 authorizing the Levy of Special Tax for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Motion by Daniel Aquino, second by Marla Kirkland. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Marla Kirkland, Erika L Zamora, Daniel Aquino, Melinda Young, Dolores Holmes L. Items Request Subject 1. Items for Future Board Meetings Meeting Jun 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category L. Items Request Type Discussion File Attachments M. Adjournment Subject 1. Adjournment of Meeting Meeting Jun 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category M. Adjournment Type Action, Procedural Recommended Action Approval to adjourn meeting. Time: File Attachments Motion & Voting Approval to adjourn meeting. Motion by Daniel Aquino, second by Melinda Young. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Marla Kirkland, Erika L Zamora, Daniel Aquino, Melinda Young, Dolores Holmes