Board of Education

2 Tuesday, December 9, 2025 Regular Board of Education Meeting Downey Unified School District Grace E. Horney Board Room of the Gallegos Administration Center, 11627 Brookshire Avenue, Downey, California 6:00 p.m. The complete agenda including attached documents are available for the public online at web.dusd.net or available for public inspection at the District Office located at 11627 Brookshire Avenue, Downey, California, during normal business hours, upon request. Persons who want to comment on agendized items or topics not included on the agenda are requested, but not required, to provide name and subject matter upon which you wish to speak. Please limit your comments to no more than three (3) minutes. In compliance with the American Disabilities Act, those requiring special assistance to access the Board Meeting, written documents being discussed at the Board Meeting, or to otherwise participate in Board Meetings, please contact the Superintendent's Office at 562-469-6511 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to accommodate reasonable requests. 1. GENERAL BOARD FUNCTIONS Subject 1.1 The Meeting was Called to Order by Mrs. Linda Salomon Saldana, President of the Board of Education, at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 9, 2025; in the Grace E. Horney Board Room of the Gallegos Administration Center, 11627 Brookshire Avenue, Downey, California. Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action, Procedural File Attachments 1. GENERAL BOARD FUNCTIONS Subject 1.2 Renewal of the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by D. Mark Morris, Clerk of the Board of Education. Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Procedural File Attachments 1. GENERAL BOARD FUNCTIONS Subject 1.3 Invocation was delivered by Tyrone Conde, Member of the Board of Education. Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Procedural File Attachments 1. GENERAL BOARD FUNCTIONS Subject 1.4 ROLL CALL Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Procedural Giovanna Perez-Saab Nancy A. Swenson Linda Salomon Saldaña Tyrone Conde D. Mark Morris Jose J. Rodriguez Barbara R. Samperi John A. Garcia, Jr., Ph.D. File Attachments 1. GENERAL BOARD FUNCTIONS Subject 1.5 ADOPT Agenda for the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education held on December 9, 2025. Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action File Attachments Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Jose J Rodriguez, second by Giovanna Perez-Saab. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 1. GENERAL BOARD FUNCTIONS Subject 1.6 APPROVE Official Minutes of the Regular Board of Education Meeting held November 12, 2025, as submitted or with necessary corrections. Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action, Minutes Minutes View Minutes for Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting File Attachments Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Jose J Rodriguez, second by Giovanna Perez-Saab. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 1. GENERAL BOARD FUNCTIONS Subject 1.7 RECEIVE correspondence and refer it to the proper order of business or to the Superintendent for handling. Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Procedural File Attachments 1. GENERAL BOARD FUNCTIONS Subject 1.8 HEAR a Presentation from the Griffiths Middle School Choir. Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type File Attachments 1. GENERAL BOARD FUNCTIONS Subject 1.9 HEAR Oral Communications from Members of the Board of Education and Superintendent. Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Information File Attachments 1. GENERAL BOARD FUNCTIONS Subject 1.10 HEAR Public on items not appearing on the Agenda - Please limit your comments to no more than three (3) minutes. Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Information, Procedural 1. If you wish to address the Board on any topic, including any item on the agenda, you should make your request to the Board President by completing a card prior to the meeting and turning it in to the Superintendent’s Assistant. The President will recognize those who desire to speak either during the “Public Comment” section or before the particular agenda item. 2. Each speaker should move to the microphone. Announce your name, if you wish, before beginning your presentation. 3. Each speaker is allocated a maximum of 3 minutes. 4. Statements should be brief and to the point; speaker should not repeat testimony already presented. 5. Board action may not legally be taken on any item not specifically listed on the agenda. 6. Statements is not protected from damage claims for libel. Public charges or allegations may result in legal action being brought by those individuals. 7. The Board values constructive community comments and suggestions. It welcomes your participation in the democratic process. File Attachments 1. GENERAL BOARD FUNCTIONS Subject 1.11 RECEIVE and ACCEPT the Downey Unified School District Audit Report on all District funds and accounts for the 2024-25 fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, as prepared by Nigro & Nigro, PC, Certified Public Accountants. Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services File Attachments Downey USD Audit Report as of June 30, 2025.pdf (973 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 1. GENERAL BOARD FUNCTIONS Subject 1.12 RECEIVE and ACCEPT the Downey Unified School District "Measure K" General Obligation Bond Building Fund Audit Report for the 2024-25 fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, as prepared by Nigro & Nigro, PC, Certified Public Accountants. Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services File Attachments Downey Unified School District Bond Audit Report 2025.pdf (380 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.1 Approval of Consent Agenda Item Nos. 2.1 through 2.44. Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) File Attachments Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.2 ACCEPT with gratitude and in accordance with Board Policy 6372 the gift donations received through November. Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) File Attachments November 2025 Donations.pdf (93 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.3 RATIFY and/or APPROVE attendance and authorize payment of actual and necessary expenses, including registration fees; and AUTHORIZE payment of expenses as described herein, as provided by Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 7310, Convention and Conference Attendance. Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) File Attachments Employee_Dec 9 2025.pdf (85 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.4 RATIFY DUSD Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202526-464 with Behavioral Emotional & Academic Mentoring, LLC, Cerritos, to provide behavior intervention services and assessments performed by Board Certified Behavior Analysts to support students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), from September 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $85,000.00, charged to the Special Education Behavioral Services Fund. Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Wayne Shannon, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Elementary Educational Services Prepared by: Rebekah Ruswick, Ed.D., Director, Special Education File Attachments 202526-464 BEAM.pdf (7,206 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.5 APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202526-292 with SpeechCom Inc., Redondo Beach, to provide Speech and Language Pathologist substitutes for speech and language treatment and assessment support for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), by increasing the contract amount by $154,650.00 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $206,150.00, charged to the Special Education Speech Pathology Fund. All other terms & conditions to remain the same. Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Wayne Shannon, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Elementary Educational Services Prepared by: Rebekah Ruswick, Ed.D., Director, Special Education ACTION ITEM Board of Education approval is requested for Amendment No. 1 to DUSD Agreement No. 202425-292 to increase the agreement amount because SpeechCom staff provides substitutes for Speech and Language Pathologists (SLPs) because the District doesn't have a pool of these subs to cover absences for medical and maternity leaves of SLPs. The original agreement amount was an estimate and the increase was made to cover costs through June 30, 2025. Administrative Regulation 6360.1 outlines the requirements for the approval of change orders to District contracts and purchase orders. The above change will increase the value of the contract and purchase order from $18,574.00 to $24,627.$51,500.00 to $206,150.00. Original Contract Amount: $ 51,500.00 (Board approved September 9, 2025) Amendment No. 1: $154,650.00 New Contract Amount: $206,150.00 File Attachments 202526-292A SpeechCom - signed.pdf (470 KB) 202526-292 SpeechCom.pdf (1,366 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.6 APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202526-293 with Behavior Emotional & Academic Mentoring, LLC, Torrance, to provide academic, psychoeducational and related services assessments for students with IEPs increasing the amount by $20,000.00 for a new total agreement amount not to exceed $60,000.00, charged to the Special Education NPA/NPS Fund. All other terms & conditions to remain the same. Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Wayne Shannon, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Elementary Educational Services Prepared by: Rebekah Ruswick, Ed.D., Director, Special Education ACTION ITEM Board of Education approval is requested for Amendment No. 1 to DUSD Agreement No. 202324-293 to increase the agreement amount by $20,000 to provide academic, psychoeducational, and related services assessments for students with IEPs. The original amount was an estimate and needs to be increased to cover additional costs per this agreement. Administrative Regulation 6360.1 outlines the requirements for the approval of change orders to District contracts and purchase orders. The above change will increase the value of the contract and purchase order from $40,000.00 to $60,000.00. Original Contract Amount: $40,000.00 (Board approved September 9, 2025) Amendment No. 1: $20,000.00 New Contract Amount: $60,000.00 File Attachments 202526-293A BEAM - signed.pdf (471 KB) 202526-293 BEAM.pdf (4,208 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.7 RATIFY and/or APPROVE per Board Policy 6362, the Purchase Orders prepared by the Purchasing Department for the 2025-26 fiscal year, from October 28, 2025 through November 18, 2025. Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared by: Erica C. Bonilla, Director, Purchasing and Warehouse File Attachments November 2025 - October 28 - November 18 2025.pdf (862 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.8 RATIFY the issuance of A Warrant Payroll Orders for Hourly, Extra Duty, Overtime, Electronic Payments, and Community Services work performed by Classified Personnel, Adult School, and Food Services issued in the month of October 2025. Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared by: Michael Martinez, CPA, MBA, Senior Director, Budget and Finance File Attachments A Warrant Issued October.pdf (19 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.9 RATIFY B Warrants and Electronic Fund Transfers (EFT/ACH) for Downey Unified School District, falling between Warrant Numbers 22395474 - 22447298, and EFT/ACH Numbers falling between 202509300493675 - 202510300505204, issued for payment of authorized purchases or obligations incurred by law or District policy, for the period beginning October 1, 2025 and ending October 31, 2025. Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared by: Michael Martinez, CPA, MBA, Senior Director, Budget and Finance File Attachments B Warrants and EFT_ACH Issued October.pdf (31 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.10 RATIFY DUSD Agreement No. 202526-345 with California State University, Los Angeles (CSULA), to provide practicum and/or field experience in the areas of student teaching, Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) school-based counseling, and intern credential programs, from August 18, 2025 through August 17, 2028, at no cost to the District. Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Alyda R. Mir, Ph.D., Assistant Superintendent, Certificated Human Resources File Attachments DUSD Agreement No. 202526-345.pdf (10,906 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.11 RATIFY DUSD Agreement No. 202526-347 with the University of the Pacific, School of Health Sciences, Sacramento, to provide practicum and/or field experience in the area of Speech-Language Pathology, from October 28, 2025 through October 27, 2030, at no cost to the District. Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Alyda R. Mir, Ph.D., Assistant Superintendent, Certificated Human Resources File Attachments DUSD Agreement no 202526-347.pdf (3,519 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.12 RATIFY Agreement for Construction Services (Small Projects) No. 202526-383 with Lopez United, Inc., dba Lopez Inc., Chino, to install a concrete drain channel with galvanized grates in the Robotics yard at Warren High School, from October 15, 2025 through December 31, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $74,910.00, charged to the Strong Workforce Program Fund. Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared by: Annie Aung, Director, Facilities Planning & Development File Attachments Lopez Inc CUPCCAA 202526-383 - signed (1).pdf (977 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.13 RATIFY Agreement for Construction Services (Small Projects) No. 202526-393 with Innovation Painting, Inc., Ontario, to paint a wrought iron fence at Columbus High School and interior sections of fencing at Downey High School, from October 15, 2025 through December 31, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $56,000.00, charged to the Routine Repair Maintenance Fund. Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared By: John Shook, Director, MOT Services File Attachments Innovation Painting CUPCCAA 202526-393.pdf (4,788 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.14 APPROVE Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202526-422 with In-n-Out Burger, Chino, to provide catering services as an iReady incentive for students who have met their growth goals at Doty Middle School, on March 3, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $7,005.70, charged to the Doty MS LCFF/LCAP Supplemental/Concentration Allocation Fund. Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Rani Maline-Bertsch, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Educational Services Prepared by: Scott Fleming , Principal, Doty Middle School File Attachments SA In N Out.pdf (22,065 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.15 RATIFY Agreement for Construction Services (Small Projects) No. 202526-433 with Century Paving, Inc., La Mirada, to apply rubberized crack filler, one coat of Overkote sealcoat, and to restripe the front parking lots of Old River Elementary School and Stauffer Middle School, from September 19, 2025 through November 30, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $32,400.00, charged to the Routine Repair Maintenance Fund. Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared By: John Shook, Director, MOT Services File Attachments Century Paving CUPCCAA 202526-433.pdf (6,049 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.16 RATIFY Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202526-437 with Parker-Anderson Enrichment Central LA, Santa Clarita, to provide six enrichment classes for GATE students at Rio Hondo Elementary School, from April 28, 2025 through May 12, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $1,500.00, charged to the Elementary CIA GATE Fund. Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Wayne Shannon, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Elementary Educational Services Prepared by: Natalie Kacou, Principal, Rio Hondo Elementary School File Attachments RioHondo-Service-agreement (1) - signed.pdf (5,665 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.17 RATIFY Agreement for Construction Services (Small Projects) No. 202526-438 with Waterline Technologies, Inc., Santa Ana, to install a chemical pump at the Downey High School pool, from October 7, 2025 through June 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $10,522.63, charged to the Deferred Maintenance Fund. Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared By: John Shook, Director, MOT Services File Attachments Agreement 202526-438 Waterline Tech.pdf (7,243 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.18 RATIFY Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202526-441 with National Student Clearinghouse, Herndon, VA, to provide a nationwide central repository of information on student enrollment, degrees, diplomas, certificates and other educational achievements, from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $1,485.00, charged to the LCAP College & Career Supplemental/Concentration Subscription Software Fund. Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Rani Maline-Bertsch, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Educational Services Prepared by: Allan Tyner, Ed.D., Director, College and Career Readiness File Attachments National Student Clearinghouse_missing signature - signed.pdf (1,761 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.19 RATIFY Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202526-442 with A-Z Bus Sales, Colton, to replace Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Tanks on Bus #94 and Bus #95 for the Transportation Department, from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $71,395.14, charged to the LCFF Pupil Transportation Fund. Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared By: John Shook, Director, MOT Services File Attachments A-Z Bus Sales CNG Tanks #94, #95 - signed.pdf (540 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.20 RATIFY Agreement for Independent Consultant/Professional Services (Construction Related) No. 202526-443 with Arborgate Consulting, Inc., Tustin, to provide an arboricultural evaluation of the health of two trees, professional opinions for their preservation, and a report with measures to preserve and protect the trees at Rio San Gabriel Elementary School, from October 23, 2025 through December 31, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $900.00, charged to the Measure K Bond Fund. Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared by: Annie Aung, Director, Facilities Planning & Development File Attachments Rio San Gabriel - Tree Evaluation Consulting Agreement No. 202526-443 - signed.pdf (1,354 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.21 RATIFY Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202526-444 with Miner LTD, Norwalk, to repair a rolling steel door at Doty Middle School, from October 27, 2025 through December 31, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $703.81, charged to the Routine Repair Maintenance Fund. Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared By: John Shook, Director, MOT Services File Attachments Miner LTD Service Agreement 202526-444 - signed.pdf (901 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.22 RATIFY Agreement for Construction Services (Small Projects) No. 202526-445 with Education Products & Services, Placentia, to take down a single track for drapes and replace it with a dual track and reinstall front drapes on the stage at Stauffer Middle School, from October 27, 2025 through November 30, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $6,982.78, charged to the Stauffer Middle School Redevelopment Fund. Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared By: John Shook, Director, MOT Services File Attachments Education Products and Services CUPCCAA 202526-445 - signed.pdf (699 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.23 RATIFY Agreement for Construction Services (Small Projects) No. 202526-446 with Axxess Door Corp., Ontario, to remove and replace a steel swing restroom door in the first-floor restroom at the District Administration Building, from October 29, 2025 through November 30, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $2,678.65, charged to the Routine Repair Maintenance Fund. Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared By: John Shook, Director, MOT Services File Attachments AXXESS Door Corp CUPCCAA 202526-446.pdf (2,035 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.24 RATIFY Agreement for Independent Consultant/Professional Services (Construction Related) No. 202526-450 with Precision Works, Inc., dba Precision Environmental, Ventura, to remove asbestos floor tile and mastic at the District Office and Ward and Garcia Elementary Schools, from November 4, 2025 through December 31, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $12,890.00, charged to the Routine Repair Maintenance Fund. Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared By: John Shook, Director, MOT Services File Attachments Precision Environmental Agreement 202526-450 - signed.pdf (4,914 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.25 RATIFY Agreement for Independent Consultant/Professional Services (Construction Related) No. 202526-451 with Certerra Subsurface Imaging, Inc., Rancho Cucamonga, to provide water, sewer and electrical lines location and mapping services for the installation of a portable restroom at Williams Elementary School, from November 5, 2025 through December 31, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $4,365.60, charged to the Routine Repair Maintenance Fund. Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared By: John Shook, Director, MOT Services File Attachments Certerra Subsurface Imaging Inc 202526-451 Updated - signed.pdf (5,757 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.26 RATIFY DUSD Agreement No. 202526-452 with Essence Health & Urogynecology, Glendale, to furnish practical experience and the use of office facilities in educating Allied Health students from Downey Adult School, from October 29, 2025 through October 28, 2030, at no cost to the District. Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Rani Maline-Bertsch, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Educational Services Prepared by: Blanca Rochin, Principal, Downey Adult School File Attachments Externship-Essence Health.pdf (671 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.27 RATIFY DUSD Agreement No. 202526-453 with Dr. Will Grella, DDS, Long Beach, to furnish practical experience and the use of office facilities in educating Allied Health students from Downey Adult School, from October 20, 2025 through October 19, 2030, at no cost to the District. Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Rani Maline-Bertsch, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Educational Services Prepared by: Blanca Rochin, Principal, Downey Adult School File Attachments Externship-Dr. Will Grella.pdf (752 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.28 RATIFY DUSD Agreement No. 202526-454 with Family Care Specialists Medical Group, Inc., Montebello, to furnish practical experience and the use of office facilities in educating Phlebotomy Technician students from Downey Adult School, from October 31, 2025 through October 30, 2030, at no cost to the District. Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Rani Maline-Bertsch, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Educational Services Prepared by: Blanca Rochin, Principal, Downey Adult School File Attachments Externship-Family Care Specialist.pdf (895 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.29 RATIFY Agreement for Independent Consultant/Professional Services (Construction Related) No. 202526-457 with Adaptive Building Group, Inc., Covina, to provide asbestos and mold assessments of Room T6 at Downey High School and asbestos surveys of the flooring tile materials to be impacted during modernization at an office near the kitchen of Ward Elementary School, the Doty Middle School teachers' lounge, and the Blue Room of the District Administration Building, from November 10, 2025 through December 31, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $14,800.00, charged to the Routine Repair Maintenance Fund. Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared By: John Shook, Director, MOT Services File Attachments Adaptive Building Group 202526-457 - signed.pdf (840 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.30 RATIFY DUSD Agreement No. 202526-458 with Point Loma Nazarene University School of Education to provide supervised field experiences in support of the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC) and Clear Administrative Services Credential (CASC) programs, from August 1, 2025 through August 31, 2028, at no cost to the District. Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Alyda R. Mir, Ph.D., Assistant Superintendent. Certificated Human Resources File Attachments DUSD Agreement No. 202526-458.pdf (1,786 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.31 RATIFY Agreement No. 202526-459 with Point Loma Nazarene University School of Education to provide supervised field experiences in the area of student teaching, from August 1, 2025 through August 31, 2028, at no cost to the District. Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Alyda R. Mir, Ph.D., Assistant Superintendent, Certificated Human Resources File Attachments DUSD Agreement No. 202526-459.pdf (1,580 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.32 RATIFY Agreement No. 202526-460 with Point Loma Nazarene University School of Education to provide supervised field experiences in support of Student Teaching/Clinical Practice, from August 1, 2025 through August 31, 2028, at no cost to the District. Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Alyda R. Mir, Ph.D., Assistant Superintendent, Certificated Human Resources File Attachments DUSD Agreement No. 202526-460.pdf (1,444 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.33 RATIFY DUSD Agreement No. 202526-461 with Marker Health Foundation, Lynwood, to furnish practical experience and the use of office facilities in educating Allied Health students from Downey Adult School, from November 7, 2025 through October 31, 2030, at no cost to the District. Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Rani Maline-Bertsch, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Educational Services Prepared by: Blanca Rochin, Principal, Downey Adult School File Attachments Externship-Marker Health Foundation.pdf (421 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.34 RATIFY DUSD Agreement No. 202526-462 with Western Dental & Orthodontics, Orange County, to provide access and preventative oral health care services to District students, from November 1, 2025 through December 1, 2026, at no cost to the District. Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Wayne Shannon, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Elementary Educational Services Prepared by: Elida Sanchez, Community Schools Program Administrator File Attachments Community Schools-MOU Western Dental & Orthodontics 202526-462 - signed.pdf (453 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.35 RATIFY Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202526-465 with CalComp Graphic Solutions, LLC, Cypress, to provide onsite repair services of a Roand VG2=640 printer for Downey High School's Graphic Design Program, from August 12, 2025 through June 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $2,023.68, charged to the LCAP College & Career Supplemental/Concentration Other Services Fund. Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Rani Maline-Bertsch, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Educational Services Prepared by: Allan Tyner, Ed.D., Director, College and Career Readiness File Attachments CalComp Graphics_Agreement_SOW_2025-12-09 - signed.pdf (3,428 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.36 RATIFY DUSD Agreement No. 202526-466 with Aequitas Solutions, Inc., Rancho Cucamonga, to provide on-site and remote training for secondary site counselors, from December 4, 2025 through April 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $3,400.00, charged to the General Unrestricted Student Information Systems Allocation Fund. Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Rani Maline-Bertsch, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Educational Services Prepared by: Chris Nezzer, Chief Technology Officer File Attachments Aequitas Service Agreement 202526-466 - signed.pdf (1,075 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.37 RATIFY Agreement for Construction Services (Small Projects) No. 202526-467 with Lopez United Inc. dba Lopez Inc., Chino, to provide renovation work in the Blue Room conference room and kitchen area at the District Office, from October 9, 2025 through December 31, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $74,996.00, charged to the Routine Repair Maintenance Fund. Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared by: Annie Aung, Director, Facilities Planning & Development File Attachments CUPCCAA Agreement No. 202526-467 - Lopez, Inc. - signed.pdf (614 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.38 RATIFY Amendment No. 1 to Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202526-099 with Turf Star, Inc., Hayward, to provide unforeseen repairs to Groundmaster 4000-DT4 rotary lawnmowers for the Grounds Department, in the amount of $11,385.95 for a new total agreement amount not to exceed $16,385.95, charged to the Routine Repair Maintenance Fund. Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared by: John Shook, Director, MOT Services ACTION ITEM Board of Education approval is requested for Amendment No. 1 to Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202526-099 (Purchase Order #PO1-26*1072) to cover the costs of miscellaneous repairs to grounds equipment , which received Board approval on September 9, 2025. Administrative Regulation 6360.1 outlines the requirements for the approval of change orders to District contracts and purchase orders. The above change is being requested because the agreement limit has been reached and the increase is needed to cover the cost of unforeseen repairs to Groundmaster 4000-DT4 rotary lawnmowers for the Grounds Department. The above change will increase the value of the contract and purchase order from $5,000.00 to $16,385.95. Original Contract Amount: $ 5,000.00 (Board approved on September 9, 2025) Amendment No. 1: $11,385.95 New Contract Amount: $16,385.95 File Attachments Turf Star Amendment 01 to 202526-099.pdf (423 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.39 RATIFY Amendment No. 1 for Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202526-404 with Best Limousines & Transportation, Inc., Santa Ana, to provide charter bus transportation for a College & Career Readiness field trip to University of California Irvine by the Warren High School Culinary Arts Program students on November 18, 2025, in the amount of $3,647.24 for a new total agreement amount not to exceed $5,647.24, charged to the Career Technical Education Incentive Grant Fund. Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Rani Maline-Bertsch, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Educational Services Prepared by: Allan Tyner, Ed.D., Director, College and Career Readiness ACTION ITEM Board of Education approval is requested for Amendment No. 1 to DUSD Agreement No. 202526-404 to increase the agreement amount by $3,647.24. Administrative Regulation 6360.1 outlines the requirements for the approval of change orders to District contracts and purchase orders. The above change is being requested to increase the agreement amount for a field trip to UC Irvine by the Warren High School Culinary Arts Program on November 18, 2025 . The above change will increase the value of the contract and purchase order from $2,000.00 to $5,647.24. Original Contract Amount: $2,000.00 (Board approved on October 14, 2025) Amendment No. 1: $3,647.24 New Contract Amount: $5,647.24 File Attachments Best Limousines & Transportation_Amendment_2025-12-09_signed.pdf (374 KB) Best Limousines & Transportation_Agreement_SOW_2025-10-14 - signed (1).pdf (4,389 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.40 ACCEPT and APPROVE the use of California Multiple Award Schedule (CMAS) Contract No. 4-24-09-1006 with Mannington Mills, Inc., Calhoun, GA, for the purchase, warranty, removal, disposal, preparation, and installation of carpet, vinyl, rubber, and hardwood flooring, and furniture moving services with the same advantages, terms and conditions as approved by the agency. Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared by: Erica C. Bonilla, Director, Purchasing and Warehouse ACTION ITEM Board of Education approval is requested to accept and utilize, where appropriate, a California Multiple Award Schedule (CMAS) contract for carpet and floor coverings, as needed. The State of California approves the use of the California Multiple Award Schedule (CMAS) program by local public agencies. The Los Angeles County Office of Education also allows the use of CMAS pricing in lieu of the formal bidding requirement. The use of this contract will allow the Downey Unified School District to take advantage of pricing without having to invest in the lengthy and costly process of advertised bidding. Items will be ordered through the authorized distributor, Mannington Mills, Inc., Calhoun, GA. The contract is valid through August 9, 2027, and to include any extensions as adopted by the agency. File Attachments CMAS #4-24-09-1006,_1.pdf (395 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.41 ACCEPT and APPROVE the continued use of Corona-Norco Unified School District Bid No. 2021-22-093R, for the purchase of pool chemical supplies with Waterline Technologies, Inc., Santa Ana, with the same advantages, terms and conditions. This bid, previously approved by the DUSD Board of Education on December 12, 2021, has been extended through November 9, 2026, with no price increase. Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared by: Erica C. Bonilla, Director, Purchasing and Warehouse ACTION ITEM: Board of Education approval is requested to continue utilization of Corona-Norco Unified School District's Bid No. 2021-22-093R awarded to Waterline Technologies, Inc., for the purchase of pool chemical supplies, as needed by the District. The use of this piggyback contract was authorized at DUSD's Board of Education meeting of December 14, 2021. The bid has since been extended through November 9, 2026, with no price increase, and to include any future extensions. The District continues to require bulk pool chemical supplies to support ongoing maintenance and operations. Leveraging this bid will allow the District to benefit from competitive pricing while avoiding the time and cost associated with conducting a separate formal bid process for materials that meet current operational needs. File Attachments Amendment No. 7 - Bid No. 2021-22-093R - Pool Chemical Supply REBID - Fully Executed.pdf (269 KB) DUSD BOE Agenda-12-14-21 - Pg. 11 1.pdf (339 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.42 AWARD Bid #25/26-13 for the Griffiths Middle School Frontage Improvements Project, and APPROVE Agreement for Construction Services to ASAD Holdings, LLC dba OrangeBlue General Contractors, Laguna Hills, to provide and install new synthetic turf and concrete work, in an amount not to exceed $146,480.00, which includes a District allowance amount of $17,500.00 for any unforeseen conditions, charged to the Deferred Maintenance Fund. Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared by: Erica C. Bonilla, Director, Purchasing and Warehouse ACTION ITEM Board of Education authorization is requested to award Bid No. 25/26-13 and ratify the contract with the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, ASAD Holdings, LLC dba OrangeBlue General Contractors, Laguna Hills, to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and services as needed for the frontage improvements at Griffiths Middle School, per bid plans and specification, in a total contract amount of $146,680, which includes a District allowance amount of $17,500, to be used for any unforeseen conditions. ASAD Holdings, LLC dba OrangeBlue General Contractors has met all the bid requirements and is properly licensed by the State of California and registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). Twenty-one (21) prospective bidders attended the mandatory pre-bid job walk held on November 3, 2025 at the project site. All in attendance were provided an opportunity to tour the area and ask questions related to the scope of work. In addition, all prospective bidders had a chance to submit Pre-Bid Requests for Information (RFIs) and District provided responses, in accordance with the bid schedule and posted deadlines. Fifteen (15) bids were received by the 9:00 a.m. submission deadline on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. Below is a recap of all bids received, from lowest to highest bid amounts. CONTRACTOR BASE BID Allowance Total Award amount 1. ASAD Holdings LLC dba OrangeBlue GC $128,980 $17,500 $146,480 2. Aza Construction $137,000 $17,500 $154,500 3. ACC & Engineering LLC $138,900 $17,500 $156,400 4. AFE, Inc. $152,882 $17,500 $170,382 5. EBSA Construction $158,800 $17,500 $176,300 6. First Trade LLC dba YMC $159,000 $17,500 $176,500 7. Paul’s Concrete, Inc. $159,800 $17,500 $177,300 8. Gulati Construction Co., Inc. $166,850 $17,500 $184,350 9. RAMCO General Engineering Contractors, Inc. $168,115 $17,500 $185,615 10. Whitestone Builders, Inc. $174,000 $17,500 $191,500 11. Crosby Plumbing, Inc. $180,000 $17,500 $197,500 12. Venture Construction & Mgmt. $183,800 $17,500 $201,300 13. Golden Gate Construction $194,199 $17,500 $211,699 14. GDL Best Contractors, Inc. $198,520 $17,500 $216,020 15. Builtall $222,100 $17,500 $239,600 File Attachments ASAD W9 S Corp.pdf (718 KB) 25_26-13 - Griffith Frontage Improvements Contract signed.pdf (2,370 KB) 25-26 - Downey Unified District - ASAD dba Orangeblue.pdf (702 KB) XREQ_64451_260000003292_1.pdf (76 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.43 RATIFY routine Personnel Items until subsequent action is taken by the Board of Education Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Ceylida J. Lopez, Director, Classified Human Resources ACTION ITEM File Attachments 12-9-2025 Routine Board.pdf (109 KB) Board Agenda 12-9-25 (Final).pdf (67 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.44 APPROVE the establishment of a new position with duties corresponding to the classification of the Intermediate Clerical Assistant assigned to Williams Elementary School, 40 hours per week, 11 months per year, at range 115 ($3,934.00 - $4,790.00 per month) on the Salary Schedule effective December 10, 2025. Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Ceylida J. Lopez, Director, Classified Human Resources ACTION ITEM We have received a request from Billie Barrios, Principal of Williams, to establish a new position with duties corresponding to the current classification of Intermediate Clerical Assistant. This new position is being created for office support on the campus of Williams Elementary School. Therefore, it is recommended that the Board of Education be requested to approve the establishment of a new position with duties corresponding to the current classification of Intermediate Clerical Assistant assigned to the Williams Elementary School, 40 hours per week, 11 months per year, at range 115 ($3,934.00 - $4,790.00 per month) on the Salary Schedule (AR 5241.1). File Attachments New Position to Board - ICA (7329).pdf (72 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Subject 3.1 APPROVE updated Downey Unified School District Board Policies from March through September of 2025. Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action File Attachments Updates March - September.pdf (17,139 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Jose J Rodriguez, second by D Mark Morris. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 4. SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE - Instructional Subject 4.1 APPROVE Downey Adult School and Education Center CTE modality change for the Esthetician Program from "100% Traditional" to "Hybrid, Traditional". Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action FROM: Rani Maline-Bertsch, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Educational Services Prepared by: Blanca Rochin, Principal, Downey Adult School ACTION ITEM Downey Adult School Principal, Blanca Rochin, is proposing a modality change for one of the CTE programs currently being offered. Board of Education approval is requested by the accrediting agency, Council on Occupational Education (COE), to approve the following modality change at Downey Adult School: Change the modality for the Esthetician program from "100% Traditional" to "Hybrid, Traditional". Downey Adult School has achieved an excellent reputation as a leading Career Technical Education training site. Because of this standard of excellence, Downey Adult School graduates are successful professionals. File Attachments Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Jose J Rodriguez, second by Giovanna Perez-Saab. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 5. SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE - Business Subject 5.1 APPROVE the budget transfers and adjustments for the 2025-26 First Interim Financial Reporting period. Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared by: Michael Martinez, CPA, MBA, Senior Director, Budget and Finance File Attachments 2025-26 Budget Transfers and Adjustments.pdf (1,477 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 5. SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE - Business Subject 5.2 RECEIVE Administrative Report: 2025-26 First Interim Financial Report as of October 31, 2025; and APPROVE Positive Certification that Downey Unified School District can meet its financial obligations for the remainder of the 2025-26 fiscal year and for the subsequent two fiscal years. Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action, Procedural FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared by: Michael Martinez, CPA, MBA, Senior Director, Budget and Finance ACTION ITEM District Administration is required to report periodically to the Board of Education on the financial and budgetary condition of the District. Education Code Sections 35035(g), 42130, and 42131, require that on the basis of these reports, twice annually, the Board of Education must certify, in writing, whether or not it believes the District can meet its financial obligations for the remainder of the current fiscal year and for the subsequent two fiscal years. The certification must then be submitted to the County Superintendent of Schools. This report has been prepared and is submitted under separate cover. Based upon this First Interim Financial Report, the District can meet all of its current financial obligations for the 2025-26 fiscal year and for the subsequent two fiscal years. File Attachments 2025-26 First Interim Report Book.pdf (4,783 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Giovanna Perez-Saab, second by D Mark Morris. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 5. SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE - Business Subject 5.3 APPROVE Downey Unified School District Resolution No. 202526-12, Resolution Withdrawing from Membership in the Schools Excess Liability Fund (SELF) Joint Powers Authority. Meeting Dec 9, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services ACTION ITEM Downey Unified School District i s currently a member of the Alliance of Schools for Cooperative Insurance Programs, a joint powers authority and primary risk sharing pool of public education agencies. ASCIP provides coverages for liability claims and property losses. Schools Excess Liability Fund (SELF), another separate JPA, has worked with ASCIP for many years and provides the District with excess coverage in areas covered by ASCIP as the primary pool. Based upon preliminary review and information obtained or generated by staff, it is recommended that the District review available options for excess reinsurance as well as continuation with the SELF programs for scope of coverage, pricing-rates and also operational issues of the District and ASCIP working with SELF for maximum excess participation on behalf of the District. For Downey Unified School District to evaluate options, and if finding a superior one, to be able to move to an alternative excess program effective July 1, 2026 when the current fiscal year of SELF ends under the Joint Powers Agreement of SELF to which Robert McEntire, Ed.D., is a signatory, the District is required to have the Board adopt a formal Resolution of Withdrawal to be effective July 1, 2026, to send written Notice of Withdrawal with a copy of the Resolution to SELF, and to do so by, on, or before the close of business on December 31, 2025, in order for the withdrawal to be effective July 1, 2026. It is not presently the intention of the District to commit to leaving SELF before completing due di