12.12.24 Regular Meeting - Board of Education

114 ADOPTED MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION BURBANK UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT December 12, 2024 Burbank City Hall 275 E. Olive Avenue Burbank, California MEMBERS PRESENT: Armond Aghakhanian Emily Weisberg Abby Pontzer Kamkar Charlene Tabet Laurette Cano Also present were John Paramo, Superintendent; Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services; Sarah Rudchenko, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources and Peter Knapik, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services. 1) CALL TO ORDER 2) REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD 2.a) Public Communications on Closed Session Agenda Items (In-Person Only) 2.b) Staff Responses 2.c) Board Members' Responses No public speakers. Meeting adjourned to Closed Session at 5:03 p.m. 3) CLOSED SESSION 3.a) Action on Student Expulsion (OF 30,274) The Board of Education will take action in closed session pursuant to Education Code Section 48900(r), 48915(e), and 48900.4 on the expulsion recommendation by the Administrative Hearing Panel for Student 960030231, as presented. 3.b) Expelled Students for Readmittance in the Burbank Unified School District, as per Board Policy 5144 and Education Code 48917 (OF 30,275) The Board of Education will meet in Closed Session pursuant to Board Policy 5144 and Education Code Section 48917 to consider the readmittance recommendation report from the District Transfer Review Committee for Students 960035084, 960019570 and 960021597, as presented.

115 3.c) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9 (b)(1) and (b)(3)(A) (OF 30,276) Final Settlement Agreement for Special Education Students 960027861 and 960042603 3.d) Conference with Labor Negotiator, Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6 Agency Negotiator: Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services Employee Organization: Burbank Teachers Association (BTA) 3.e) Conference with Labor Negotiator, Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6 Agency Negotiator: Sarah Rudchenko, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Employee Organization:California School Employees Association (CSEA) Chapter 674 3.f) Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release Pursuant to Government Code §54957 4) RECONVENE IN PUBLIC SESSION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT President Weisberg asks Member Laurette Cano to lead in the Pledge of Allegiance. 6) ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA President Weisberg would like to pull 11a. Superintendent, Dr. John Paramo, would like to in turn move Interim report 11c up to 11a. 7) ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS Clerk Pontzer Kamkar would like to agendize a review of Board Ethics Policy. 5) REPORTING ON CLOSED SESSION Item 3a, the Board of Education approved the recommendation on student#960035084 as presented. Passed 4-0. Motion made by Member Tabet, seconded by Vice President Aghakhanian. In the matter of student #960019570 the motion made by Member Tabet, seconded by Clerk Pontzer Kamkar. Passed 4-0 in favor of the committees recommendation. In the matter of student #960021597 the motion made by Member Tabet, seconded by Vice President Aghakhanian. Passed 4-0 in favor of the committees recommendation. In the matter of student #960030231 the motion made by Clerk Pontzer Kamkar, seconded by Member Tabet. Passed 4-0 in favor of the committees recommendation. 8) REPORTS FROM THE BOARD AND STAFF

116 8.a) Student Representatives Lala Nestor, John Burroughs High School, will report on activities at her respective school. 8.b) Burbank Teacher's Association (BTA), California School Employees Association (CSEA), Burbank Association of School Administrators (BASA) Nicole Drabecki; BTA President, Laura Bauman, CSEA President, and Laura Flosi, BASA President will report on association business. Nicole Drabecki, BTA President, requests that new administrators be trained and coached to fully support students and staff. She wishes Lala, student Board member, good luck on her finals. She congratulates Armond for his reelection and welcomes Laurette Cano on her election. She says that she attended a school Board dinner with Vice President Aghakhanian and Laurette Cano. It was a great way to build relationships. Thanks everyone for their hard work and wishes everyone a Happy Holiday. 8.c) Reports from the Superintendent John Paramo, Superintendent will report on items of interest to the Board of Education and the community. Superintendent, Dr. John Paramo, wishes Nicole Happy Holidays. Thanks her for all that she does. Dr. Knapik has put together a google doc for all district staff to be able to hit those events. 9) ANNUAL ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS 9.a) Recognition of Board of Education President Superintendent, Dr. John Paramo, says that he couldn't have asked for a better partner than Dr. Emily Weisberg. She always had the right thing to say to give him confidence. He says that he is grateful for her and for the entire Board. He says that he feels that each of them is supportive of him. 9.b) Remarks from Outgoing Board of Education President President Weisberg says that she stood for the pledge tonight and she explains why she has not stood up for the past two years. She says that she has been thinking a lot during the last few weeks. She can't think of a more important time to stand. She says that she felt like it was the right time to stand up. She says that we need to protect our community. Thanks Abby and Char for being great partners. She says that she is honored to share another year with them. 9.c) Administration of the Oath of Office for Incoming Board of Education Members John Paramo, Superintendent will introduce Abby Pontzer Kamkar, Clerk, Board of Education, who will administer the Oath of Office to incoming Board of Education

117 Members: Laurette Cano, Emily Weisberg and Armond Aghakhanian, upon their election/reelection to the Board for a four-year term effective immediately and expiring on December 13, 2028. Superintendent, Dr. John Paramo, invites Clerk Pontzer Kamkar to the podium to provide Oath of Office to Laurette Cano, Emily Weisberg and Armond Aghakhanian upon their election/reelection. 9.d) Election of Officers Emily Weisberg, President, Board of Education, will conduct the election of officers for a one-year term beginning December 2024 and ending December 2025. 1. President 2. Vice President 3. Clerk 1. President Moved by Member Tabet, seconded by Member Cano to appoint Dr. Aghakhanian as President. Motion carried 5-0 2. Vice President Moved by Member Tabet, seconded by Member Weisberg to appoint Abby Pontzer Kamkar as Vice President. Motion carried 5-0 3. Clerk Moved by Member Aghakhanian, seconded by Member Pontzer Kamkar to appoint Char Tabet as Clerk. Motion carried 5-0 9.e) Seating of Board Members The newly elected Board Officers will take their places at the dais. 9.f) Remarks from Incoming Board of Education President Board President Aghakhanian thanks Dr. Weisberg for the amazing job she has done. He welcomes Laurette Cano to the team. Thanks his family for support. He says that he looks forward to working with the team. Dr. Weisberg welcomes Board member Cano. She says that she comes to Burbank with expertise in English Language Acquisition. Board member Cano says that she is excited and wants the community to know that we are doing amazing things. 10) REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD 10.a) Public Communications on Agenda Items and on Any Subject Within the Jurisdiction of the School Board Assembly member Nick Shultz, via virtual speaker, apologizes he can't be there this evening. He extends his heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Aghakhanian, Ms. Weisberg and Ms. Cano. He states he will be coming to the next meeting with certificates.

118 Mr. Eric Carter, Special Education teacher, he would like to educate the community regarding the LCFF. The community is under the impression that property taxes fund the districts. He says that he hopes that we can have Town Halls to clarify how it works. Lastly, he congratulates Dr. Aghakhanian, Dr. Weisberg and Ms. Cano. Bob Olson, community member, says that Ms. Cano has the qualities necessary to be a Board member. He says that Laurette will listen and that the community has gained a great deal in her being on this Board. He wants the public to know that this decision they made can be backed up by a lot of qualities. Jerry Mullady, teacher at John Burroughs High School, says that on January 6th, there is a new phone policy coming in. He says there a lot of questions he has and feels he is not ready to implement it. Since November 5th, they have been asked not to discuss politics and it's difficult at a government history teacher. He says that he got an email about fair grading. 10.b) Superintendent and District Staff Comments John Paramo, Superintendent, will respond to public comment. Superintendent, Dr. John Paramo, says that he is looking forward in working with the Board and our new member Ms. Cano. He says he enjoys the level of authenticity the Board brings and they don't always agree, which is a good thing. Echoes what Eric Carter shared, he is focused on working with our community about how our state funds schools. Can't think of a better time to have these town halls. He states he is hopeful and wants the community to know they communicate often and always look for the right path. Addresses Mr. Mullady and tells him his phone policy concerns are familiar and he should proceed how he feels works. It's not a policy yet, but a trial run. 10.c) Board Members' Responses Board Members will respond to public comment. Member Weisberg thanks Assembly member Shultz and thanks Nicole Drabecki and Mr. Carter. She loves the idea of town halls and they can be productive and that PTA has also shown interest. She addresses Mr. Mullady and says that the more issues we know that people are having, the better chance we have to explain and clarify. Often having support in place so you can have conversations that can be uncomfortable but safe is important. Member Cano passes on responses for now. Clerk Tabet thanks Assembly member Nick Shultz and thanks Mr. Carter for the help that he gave during the election. She tells Mr. Olson that it is a delight to have him come and speak and what he thinks as a fellow citizen thinks about what qualifies as a good representative. Addresses Mr. Mullady and thanks him for coming and sharing his thoughts. She advises that he can reach out to some teachers at Burbank High who have already been practicing the phone policy for a semester. Vice President Pontzer Kamkar thanks the speakers and thanks Mr. Olson. She addresses Mr. Mullady and says she knows those kinds of conversations are difficult as a teacher. Thanks Mr. Carter for his suggestions and says we are ready to put a calendar.

119 President Aghakhanian says that as president, you comment last and you don't have much to add. He thanks Mr. Olson for coming. He thanks Mr. Mullady for coming and addressing his concerns. 11) NEW AND/OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS 11.a) Adoption of Resolution 14 – Declaring Intent to Negotiate Community Workforce Agreement Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, recommends that the Board of Education adopt Resolution 14 - Declaring Intent to Negotiate a Community Workforce Agreement, as presented. Resolution 14 - Resolution of Intent 121224.pdf PULLED 11.b) Reinstatement of Supervisor, Custodial Grounds Operations Position on Classified Supervisors and Managers Salary Schedule B Sarah Rudchenko, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Services, recommends that Board of Education approve the Reinstatement of Supervisor, Custodial Grounds Operations Position on Classified Supervisors and Managers Salary Schedule B, effective December 13, 2024, as presented. Reinstatement of Supervisor, Custodial Grounds Operations Position on Classified Supervisors and Managers Salary Schedule B.pdf (OF 30,279) It was moved by Abby Pontzer Kamkar, and seconded by Emily Weisberg, that the Board of Education approve the item as recommended. The motion carried with 3-1 votes. Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services, Andrew Cantwell, gives an update. This is a long-standing position in our district. We made a change in the structure in our Custodial/Grounds position. It's an under four thousand net fiscal impact as a result in the overall changes. Clerk Tabet adds that she is not in favor of this and does not see the need or purpose of this. Mr. Cantwell clarifies that the leadership of that department does not feel like it has been working effectively at all. We need to find some reconfiguration of custodial leadership. Member Cano asks for clarification about what was done during the three years that position was vacant. Mr. Cantwell answers, we had two custodial supervisors who would answer to this position. This new structure would still maintain three managers, it now would just have the individual responsible for grounds also responsible for custodial. 11.c) Approval of First Interim Report for 2024-2025 Fiscal Year

120 Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve a positive certification of the First Interim Report for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, as presented. First Interim 2024-25 121224 reduced.pdf (OF 30,277) It was moved by Char Tabet, and seconded by Abby Pontzer Kamkar, that the Board of Education approve the item as recommended. The motion carried unanimously. 11.d) Approval of the Fiscal Stabilization Plan Required by Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) Based on the Adopted Budget Andy Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve the Fiscal Stabilization Plan, as presented. Fiscal Stabilization Plan 121224.pdf (OF 30,278) It was moved by Char Tabet, and seconded by Laurette Cano, that the Board of Education approve the item as recommended. The motion carried unanimously. 12) CONSENT AGENDA 12.a) Action on Final Settlement Agreement (Special Education) Jennifer Nicholson, Director of Special Education and Psychological Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve Final Settlement Agreement for Special Education Student 960042603, total not to exceed $40,000, (01.0-65000.0- 50010-36000-5813-7440000), July 2024 through October 31, 2025, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. SPED Student 960042603 Settlement Agreement.pdf (OF 30,280) 12.b) Action on Final Settlement Agreement (Special Education) Jennifer Nicholson, Director of Special Education and Psychological Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve Final Settlement Agreement for Special Education Student 960027861, for a total not to exceed $35,000, (01.0- 65000.0-50010-36000-5813-7440000), November 2024 through November 30, 2026, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. SPED Student 960027861 Settlement Agreement.pdf (OF 30,281) 12.c) Approval of the 2024-2025 Purchase Order Report Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve purchase orders for 2024-2025 as listed through November 18, 2024, as presented.

121 2024-2025 PURCHASE ORDER REPORT.pdf (OF 30,282) 12.d) Ratification of Phlebotomy Technician Training Program Agreement between Burbank Adult School and American University of Medical Technology Oscar Macias, Interim Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Services, recommends that the Board of Education ratify the agreement between Burbank Unified School District/Burbank Adult School and American University Medical Technology, to provide Phlebotomy Technician Certification training, effective January 2, 2024 through January 2, 2025, and that the authority to sign the Agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD – AR 3314, as presented. Ratification Burbank Adult School-AUMT 12 12 24.pdf (OF 30,283) 12.e) Approval of Award of Contract, Square Signs LLC DBA Front Signs, CUPCCAA Bid 2425-013 for Variable Message Signage, Burbank Adult School (Capital Outlay) Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve the contract between Burbank Unified School District and Square Signs LLC DBA Front Signs, CUPCCAA Bid 2425-013 for Variable Message Signage at Burbank Adult School, effective December 13, 2024 through December 12, 2024, not to exceed $69,300 (110-63910-0-41101-27000-6510- 533-0000, 110-63910-0-41102-27000-6510-533-0000, 110-63910-0-41104-27000- 6510-533-0000, 110-63910-0-41106-27000-6510-533-0000) Capital Outlay, and that authority to sign the contract be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. AOC_Square Sign_BAS_Capital.pdf (OF 30,284) 12.f) Approval of Award of Contract, Time and Alarm Systems, Furnish and Install New Bogen Nyquist Integrated Communication System, Burbank Adult School (Capital Outlay) Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve the contract between Burbank Unified School District and Time and Alarm Systems to Furnish and Install New Bogen Nyquist Integrated Communication System at Burbank Adult School, effective December 13, 2024 through December 12, 2025, not to exceed $97,291.00 (110-63910-0-41101- 27000-6510-533-0000, 110-63910-0-41102-27000-6510-533-0000, 110-63910-0- 41104-27000-6510-533-0000, 110-63910-0-41106-27000-6510-533-0000) Capital Outlay, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD – AR3314, as presented. AOC_Time and Alarm_BAS_Capital.pdf (OF 30,285) 12.g) Approval of Instructional Consultant Services Oscar Macias, Interim Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve the instructional consultant services for on-site student learning support and staff development and exercise authority to sign the agreements pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented.

122 Approval of Instructional Consultants_121224.pdf (OF 30,286) 12.h) Ratification of Agreement for Instructional Consultant Services Oscar Macias, Interim Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services, recommends that the Board of Education ratify the instructional consultant services for on-site student learning support and staff development and exercise authority to sign the agreements pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. Ratification of Instructional Consultants_121224.pdf (OF 30,287) 12.i) Ratification of Agreement for Professional Services (Special Education) Jennifer Nicholson, Director of Special Education and Psychological Services, recommends that the Board of Education ratify an agreement between Burbank Unified School District and ISO Workforce Alliance, Inc. to provide a credentialed special education teacher, not to exceed $72,716.00 (01.0-65000.0-57601-11804-5810- 7440000), effective December 3, 2024 through May 23, 20225 and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. SPED Professional Services ISO Workforce_Ratification.pdf (OF 30,288) 12.j) Ratification of Agreement for Professional Services (Special Education) Jennifer Nicholson, Director of Special Education and Psychological Services, recommends that the Board of Education ratify an agreement between the Burbank Unified School District and Hillsides, to provide ESS services to special education students, not to exceed $75,000 (01.0-65000.0-57602-11900-5850-7440000), effective November 19, 2024 through June 30, 2025, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. SPED Professional Services Hillsides_Ratification.pdf (OF 30,289) 12.k) Ratification of Agreement for Professional Services (Special Education) Jennifer Nicholson, Director of Special Education and Psychological Services, recommends that the Board of Education ratify an agreement between Burbank Unified School District and Birch Agency, to provide a speech and language pathologist, not to exceed $88,320 (01.0-65000.0-57602-11901-5850-7440000), effective November 13, 2024 through May 22, 2025, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. SPED Professional Services Birch Agency_Ratification.pdf (OF 30,290) 12.l) Amended Agreement for Professional Services (Special Education) Jennifer Nicholson, Director of Special Education and Psychological Services, recommends that the Board of Education amend an agreement between Burbank

123 Unified School District and Alpha Interpreting Agency, Corp., to provide interpreters/translators for DHH students, not to exceed $300,000 (01.0-65000.0-57602- 11900-5850-7440000), effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. Note: The original approval date was June 6, 2024 for a total not to exceed $150,000. Due to the increased need, this amendment adds an additional $150,000. The new not to exceed amount is $300,000. SPED Professional Services Alpha Interpreting_Amendment.pdf (OF 30,291) 12.m) Amended Agreement for Professional Services (Special Education) Jennifer Nicholson, Director of Special Education and Psychological Services, recommends that the Board of Education amend an agreement between the Burbank Unified School District and SpedEx Consulting, to provide consultative services and Credentialed Teachers, not to exceed $90,000 (01.0-65000.0-57602-11900-5850- 7440000), effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. Note: The original approval date was June 6, 2024 for a total not to exceed $50,000. This amendment adds an additional $40,000. The new not to exceed amount is $90,000. SPED Professional Services SpedEx_Amendment.pdf (OF 30,292) 12.n) Amended Master Contract for Nonpublic, Nonsectarian Agency (Special Education) Jennifer Nicholson, Director of Special Education and Psychological Services, recommends that the Board of Education ratify the Master Contract for special education students, to be provided by Birch Agency, effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 (01.0-65000.0-57500- 11800-5810-7440000, 01.0-65000.0-57500- 11804-5810-7440000, 01.0-65120.0-57500-11800-5110-7440000, 01.0-65120.0- 57500-11800-5810-7440000, 01.0-33270.0-57500-11800-5810-7440000, 01.0- 33270.0-57500-11800-5110-7440000, 01.0-65000.0-57500-11801-5810-7440000), and that authority to sign the contract be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. Note: The original Master Contract for Nonpublic, Nonsectarian Schools and Agencies, effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, was approved by the Board of Education May 2, 2024. SPED Master Contract_Amendment.pdf (OF 30,293) 12.o) Approval of Agreement for Professional Services (Special Education) Jennifer Nicholson, Director of Special Education and Psychological Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve an agreement between the Burbank Unified School District and Fresno County Superintendent of Schools, to provide a credit recovery program for students with IEPs, not to exceed $114,879 (01.0-65000.0- 57602-11900-5850-7440000), effective January 5, 2025 through January 4, 2028, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. SPED Professional Services Fresno County Superintendent of Schools.pdf (OF 30,294)

124 12.p) Amended Agreement for Professional Services (Special Education) Jennifer Nicholson, Director of Special Education and Psychological Services recommends that the Board of Education amend an agreement between the Burbank Unified School District and Linguabee, to provide interpreting and translation for Burbank students, not to exceed $175,000 (01.0-65000.0-57602-11901-5850- 7440000), effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. Note: The original approval date was June 6, 2024 for a total not to exceed $75,000. Due to the increased need, this amendment adds an additional $100,000. The new not to exceed amount is $175,000. SPED Professional Services Linguabee_Amendment.pdf (OF 30,295) 12.q) Acceptance of Notice of Completion, Rawlings Mechanical Corp., Furnish and Install Kitchen Trench Drains and Floor Sink, Luther Middle School (KIT Funds 2022) Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, recommends that the Board of Education accept the following as completed: Furnish and Install Kitchen Trench Drains and Floor Sink at Luther Middle School, PO #25001170, not to exceed $23,786.00 (01.0-70320-0-00000-37000-5631-749-9000) KIT Funds 2022, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD – AR3314, as presented. NOC_Rawlings_Luther_ KIT.pdf (OF 30,296) 12.r) Amended Agreement for Professional Services, Lozano Smith (General Fund/Bond Fund) Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, recommends that the Board of Education amend an agreement between the Burbank Unified School District and Lozano Smith, Attorneys at Law, to provide specialized legal services in the area of facilities and construction, effective, July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, not to exceed $403,000 (01.0-00000.0-00000-72000-5820-7401000) (General Fund) and (21.0-00000.0-00000-85000-5820-7400000) (Bond Fund) and (01.0-65000.0- 50010-21000-5820-7440000) (Special Education Fund), and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD—AR 3314, as presented. Note: The agreement was originally approved on May 16, 2024 for a total not to exceed $253,000. This amendment increases Special Education’s budgeted amount by $150,000, due to the unexpected cost of ongoing cases. The new not to exceed amount is $403,000. Lozano Smith Amended 121224.pdf (OF 30,297) 12.s) Approval of Personnel Report Number 24-25-10 Sarah Rudchenko, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve Personnel Report number 24-25-10, covering

125 Certificated and Classified personnel, and consisting of Pages 1-12 inclusive, as presented. Personnel Report 24-25-10.pdf (OF 30,298) 12.t) Approval of Award of Contract, Genesis Flooring, Flooring at Various Sites Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve an award of contract between Burbank Unified School District and Genesis Floor Covering, Inc. for flooring at various sites, effective December 13, 2024, not to exceed a collective total of $96,051.00 and that authority to sign the agreements be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. AOC Genesis Flooring 121224.pdf (OF 30,299) It was moved by Abby Pontzer Kamkar, and seconded by Emily Weisberg, that the Board of Education approve the item as recommended. The motion carried unanimously. 13) REPORTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS 13.a) Reports from Board Members Board of Education members will report on items within the jurisdiction of the Board. Member Weisberg says that she attended the nursing ceremony at the Burbank Adult School which was a wonderful ceremony. She appreciated the invitation. Thanks Mr. Noguera and Mr. LaVenture as well. Wanted to give a shout out to some of Ms. Fuhr's students in Robotics as well as the Mock trial students and the exceptional jobs they are doing. There were 130 teams and a Burbank High Student won. Clerk Tabet says that she attended a fundraiser for FSA. She went with Member Cano and said that it was a great evening and great event for FSA. She wishes students good luck on finals. She says that there is a new AB number that is requiring the district to teach our students on how to use AI. Member Cano says that she attended the Stevenson Holiday show. The performance theme this year was space oriented. Vice President Pontzer Kamkar says that there are new state mandates that can be reimbursed and that would be worth exploring. Interesting to hear from other school districts and how they operate. She is looking forward to the Board retreat during break and Holiday programs as always. President Aghakhanian thanks Member Weisberg and welcomes Member Cano. Reads one retirement: Carol Walcoff, been with BUSD since 1997. 14) ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 8:34 p.m.

126 MINUTES APPROVED: ______________________________________ JOHN PARAMO, SUPERINTENDENT SECRETARY OF THE BOARD 10/9/2025 ________________ DATE _____________________________ CHARLENE TABET, CLERK

Any individual with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in a Board meeting may request assistance by contacting the Superintendent’s Office at (818) 729-4422. BURBANK UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING Thursday, December 12, 2024 5:00 p.m. - Closed Session 6:00 p.m. - Open Session Burbank City Hall 275 E. Olive Avenue Burbank, California AGENDA The entire agenda packet is available for review online at www.burbankusd.org/boemeetings; at the District Office Building, Superintendent's Office, 1900 W. Olive Ave., Burbank, 91506; and at the Reference Desk in all Burbank City Libraries at: 110 N. Glenoaks, Burbank, 91502; 300 N. Buena Vista, Burbank, 91505; and 3323 W. Victory Blvd., Burbank, 91505. 1. CALL TO ORDER 1.a NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC The District is providing alternatives to in-person attendance for viewing and participating. Any individual or group representative may address the Board of Education on any agenda item or subject within its jurisdiction during one of the three Public Comments sections. Instructions for Virtual Public Speakers Who Wish to Address the Board: 1. Speakers who wish to provide a Public Comment virtually should sign up at this link: https://forms.gle/Btxm8Md3fCRmCY6D9 3pm on Wednesday, December 11th. Please indicate if your comment pertains to (1) an item on this agenda, or (2) a subject within the jurisdiction of the Board of Education. Closed Session Public Comments must be given in person. 2. The Zoom Webinar will open at 5:30 p.m. Speakers are asked to rename their Zoom profile to indicate their full name to expedite this process. Please note that only those individuals who have signed up to speak prior to 3:00 p.m. on the day before, will be allowed to enter the Zoom Webinar. Speakers will receive an email Wednesday afternoon with the Zoom Webinar login details. 3. When it is time for a speaker to address the Board, the speaker’s name will be called and the speaker should activate their microphone and camera. Speakers must be present in the Zoom Webinar when their name is called in order to address the Board. Speakers are also requested to state their name (and their pronouns, if desired) prior to addressing the Board. Please note that the chat function will be disabled. 4. After a speaker completes their public comment, or if the five-minute (5) time limit has been reached, the speaker will be removed from the Zoom Webinar and can continue watching the meeting by streaming it at www.burbankusd.org/boemeetings

Burbank Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting - Thursday, December 12, 2024 Page 2 of 10 5. If you would like to make a Public Comment and require Spanish, Armenian, or ASL translation, please email cindyquiterio@burbankusd.org prior to 3:00 p.m. the day before the meeting to receive a registration link. 2. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD 2.a Public Communications on Closed Session Agenda Items (In-Person Only) An individual or group representative may address the Board of Education on any Closed Session agenda item by completing a white request card. Speakers are requested to state their name prior to speaking to the Board. Not more than five (5) minutes may be allotted to each speaker, except by unanimous consent of the Board of Education. The Superintendent may refer the matter to the proper department for review. 2.b Staff Responses 2.c Board Members' Responses 3. CLOSED SESSION The Board will meet in Closed Session for the purpose of the following: 3.a Action on Student Expulsion The Board of Education will take action in closed session pursuant to Education Code Section 48900(r), 48915(e), and 48900.4 on the expulsion recommendation by the Administrative Hearing Panel for Student 960030231, as presented. 3.b Expelled Students for Readmittance in the Burbank Unified School District, as per Board Policy 5144 and Education Code 48917 The Board of Education will meet in Closed Session pursuant to Board Policy 5144 and Education Code Section 48917 to consider the readmittance recommendation report from the District Transfer Review Committee for Students 960035084, 960019570 and 960021597, as presented. 3.c Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9 (b)(1) and (b)(3)(A) Final Settlement Agreement for Special Education Students 960027861 and 960042603

Burbank Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting - Thursday, December 12, 2024 Page 3 of 10 3.d Conference with Labor Negotiator, Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6 Agency Negotiator: Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services Employee Organization: Burbank Teachers Association (BTA) 3.e Conference with Labor Negotiator, Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6 Agency Negotiator: Sarah Rudchenko, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Employee Organization: California School Employees Association (CSEA) Chapter 674 3.f Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release Pursuant to Government Code §54957 4. RECONVENE IN PUBLIC SESSION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT When the Board of Education reconvenes in Public Session, the Board may make any required disclosures regarding actions taken in Closed Session or adopt any appropriate resolutions concerning these matters. “We acknowledge the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the Chumash, Tongva, Fernandeño Tataviam, and First Nations on which we are learning, educating, and living.” 5. REPORTING ON CLOSED SESSION 6. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA The Board President will announce any requests for adjustments to the meeting agenda. 7. ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS 8. REPORTS FROM THE BOARD AND STAFF 8.a Student Representatives Lala Nestor, John Burroughs High School, Rose Ilangesyan; Burbank High School, and Vivian Muñoz; Monterey High School, will report on activities at their respective schools. 8.b Burbank Teacher's Association (BTA), California School Employees Association (CSEA), Burbank Association of School Administrators (BASA) Nicole Drabecki; BTA President, Laura Bauman, CSEA President, and Laura Flosi, BASA President will report on association business. 8.c Reports from the Superintendent John Paramo, Superintendent will report on items of interest to the Board of Education and the community.

Burbank Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting - Thursday, December 12, 2024 Page 4 of 10 9. ANNUAL ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS 9.a Recognition of Board of Education President 9.b Remarks from Outgoing Board of Education President 9.c Administration of the Oath of Office for Incoming Board of Education Members John Paramo, Superintendent will introduce Abby Pontzer Kamkar, Clerk, Board of Education, who will administer the Oath of Office to incoming Board of Education Members: Laurette Cano, Emily Weisberg and Armond Aghakhanian, upon their election/reelection to the Board for a four-year term effective immediately and expiring on December 13, 2028. 9.d Election of Officers Emily Weisberg, President, Board of Education, will conduct the election of officers for a one-year term beginning December 2024 and ending December 2025. 1. President 2. Vice President 3. Clerk 9.e Seating of Board Members The newly elected Board Officers will take their places at the dais. 9.f Remarks from Incoming Board of Education President 10. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD 10.a Public Communications on Agenda Items and on Any Subject Within the Jurisdiction of the School Board An individual or group representative may address the Board of Education on items on the agenda and on any subject within its jurisdiction by completing a white request card. Speakers are requested to state their name prior to speaking to the Board. Not more than five (5) minutes total may be allotted to each speaker, except by unanimous consent of the Board of Education. The president of the Board of Education has the discretion to prioritize speakers

Burbank Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting - Thursday, December 12, 2024 Page 5 of 10 with precedence given to students and employees. The Superintendent may refer the matter to the proper department for review. 10.b Superintendent and District Staff Comments John Paramo, Superintendent, will respond to public comment. 10.c Board Members' Responses Board Members will respond to public comment. 11. NEW AND/OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS 11.a Adoption of Resolution 14 – Declaring Intent to Negotiate Community Workforce Agreement Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, recommends that the Board of Education adopt Resolution 14 - Declaring Intent to Negotiate a Community Workforce Agreement, as presented. Resolution 14 - Resolution of Intent 121224.pdf 11.b Reinstatement of Supervisor, Custodial Grounds Operations Position on Classified Supervisors and Managers Salary Schedule B Sarah Rudchenko, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Services, recommends that Board of Education approve the Reinstatement of Supervisor, Custodial Grounds Operations Position on Classified Supervisors and Managers Salary Schedule B, effective December 13, 2024, as presented. Reinstatement of Supervisor, Custodial Grounds Operations Position on Classified Supervisors and Managers Salary Schedule B.pdf 11.c Approval of First Interim Report for 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve a positive certification of the First Interim Report for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, as presented. First Interim 2024-25 121224 reduced.pdf 11.d Approval of the Fiscal Stabilization Plan Required by Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) Based on the Adopted Budget Andy Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve the Fiscal Stabilization Plan, as presented. Fiscal Stabilization Plan 121224.pdf 12. CONSENT AGENDA

Burbank Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting - Thursday, December 12, 2024 Page 6 of 10 All items on the Consent Agenda are considered by the Superintendent to be of a routine nature and are acted on with one motion. Any recommendation may be removed from the Consent Agenda at the request of any Board member and acted on separately. 12.a Action on Final Settlement Agreement (Special Education) Jennifer Nicholson, Director of Special Education and Psychological Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve Final Settlement Agreement for Special Education Student 960042603, total not to exceed $40,000, (01.0-65000.0-50010-36000-5813-7440000), July 2024 through October 31, 2025, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. SPED Student 960042603 Settlement Agreement.pdf 12.b Action on Final Settlement Agreement (Special Education) Jennifer Nicholson, Director of Special Education and Psychological Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve Final Settlement Agreement for Special Education Student 960027861, for a total not to exceed $35,000, (01.0-65000.0-50010-36000-5813-7440000), November 2024 through November 30, 2026, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. SPED Student 960027861 Settlement Agreement.pdf 12.c Approval of the 2024-2025 Purchase Order Report Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve purchase orders for 2024-2025 as listed through November 18, 2024, as presented. 2024-2025 PURCHASE ORDER REPORT.pdf 12.d Ratification of Phlebotomy Technician Training Program Agreement between Burbank Adult School and American University of Medical Technology Oscar Macias, Interim Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Services, recommends that the Board of Education ratify the agreement between Burbank Unified School District/Burbank Adult School and American University Medical Technology, to provide Phlebotomy Technician Certification training, effective January 2, 2024 through January 2, 2025, and that the authority to sign the Agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD – AR 3314, as presented. Ratification Burbank Adult School-AUMT 12 12 24.pdf 12.e Approval of Award of Contract, Square Signs LLC DBA Front Signs, CUPCCAA Bid 2425-013 for Variable Message Signage, Burbank Adult School (Capital Outlay) Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve the contract between Burbank Unified School District and Square Signs LLC DBA Front Signs, CUPCCAA Bid 2425-013 for Variable Message Signage at Burbank Adult School, effective December 13, 2024 through December 12, 2024, not to exceed $69,300 (110-63910-0-41101-27000-6510-533-0000, 110-63910-0-41102-27000-6510-533-0000, 110-63910-0-41104-27000-6510-533-0000, 110-63910-0-41106-27000-6510-533-0000) Capital Outlay, and that authority to sign the contract be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented.

Burbank Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting - Thursday, December 12, 2024 Page 7 of 10 AOC_Square Sign_BAS_Capital.pdf 12.f Approval of Award of Contract, Time and Alarm Systems, Furnish and Install New Bogen Nyquist Integrated Communication System, Burbank Adult School (Capital Outlay) Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve the contract between Burbank Unified School District and Time and Alarm Systems to Furnish and Install New Bogen Nyquist Integrated Communication System at Burbank Adult School, effective December 13, 2024 through December 12, 2025, not to exceed $97,291.00 (110-63910-0-41101-27000-6510-533-0000, 110-63910-0-41102-27000-6510-533-0000, 110-63910-0-41104-27000-6510-533-0000, 110-63910-0-41106-27000-6510-533-0000) Capital Outlay, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD – AR3314, as presented. AOC_Time and Alarm_BAS_Capital.pdf 12.g Approval of Instructional Consultant Services Oscar Macias, Interim Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve the instructional consultant services for on-site student learning support and staff development and exercise authority to sign the agreements pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. Approval of Instructional Consultants_121224.pdf 12.h Ratification of Agreement for Instructional Consultant Services Oscar Macias, Interim Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services, recommends that the Board of Education ratify the instructional consultant services for on-site student learning support and staff development and exercise authority to sign the agreements pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. Ratification of Instructional Consultants_121224.pdf 12.i Ratification of Agreement for Professional Services (Special Education) Jennifer Nicholson, Director of Special Education and Psychological Services, recommends that the Board of Education ratify an agreement between Burbank Unified School District and ISO Workforce Alliance, Inc. to provide a credentialed special education teacher, not to exceed $72,716.00 (01.0-65000.0-57601-11804-5810-7440000), effective December 3, 2024 through May 23, 20225 and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. SPED Professional Services ISO Workforce_Ratification.pdf 12.j Ratification of Agreement for Professional Services (Special Education) Jennifer Nicholson, Director of Special Education and Psychological Services, recommends that the Board of Education ratify an agreement between the Burbank Unified School District and Hillsides, to provide ESS services to special education students, not to exceed $75,000 (01.0-65000.0-57602-11900-5850-7440000), effective November 19, 2024 through June 30, 2025, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. SPED Professional Services Hillsides_Ratification.pdf

Burbank Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting - Thursday, December 12, 2024 Page 8 of 10 12.k Ratification of Agreement for Professional Services (Special Education) Jennifer Nicholson, Director of Special Education and Psychological Services, recommends that the Board of Education ratify an agreement between Burbank Unified School District and Birch Agency, to provide a speech and language pathologist, not to exceed $88,320 (01.0-65000.0-57602-11901-5850-7440000), effective November 13, 2024 through May 22, 2025, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. SPED Professional Services Birch Agency_Ratification.pdf 12.l Amended Agreement for Professional Services (Special Education) Jennifer Nicholson, Director of Special Education and Psychological Services, recommends that the Board of Education amend an agreement between Burbank Unified School District and Alpha Interpreting Agency, Corp., to provide interpreters/translators for DHH students, not to exceed $300,000 (01.0-65000.0-57602-11900-5850-7440000), effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. Note: The original approval date was June 6, 2024 for a total not to exceed $150,000. Due to the increased need, this amendment adds an additional $150,000. The new not to exceed amount is $300,000. SPED Professional Services Alpha Interpreting_Amendment.pdf 12.m Amended Agreement for Professional Services (Special Education) Jennifer Nicholson, Director of Special Education and Psychological Services, recommends that the Board of Education amend an agreement between the Burbank Unified School District and SpedEx Consulting, to provide consultative services and Credentialed Teachers, not to exceed $90,000 (01.0-65000.0-57602-11900-5850-7440000), effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. Note: The original approval date was June 6, 2024 for a total not to exceed $50,000. This amendment adds an additional $40,000. The new not to exceed amount is $90,000. SPED Professional Services SpedEx_Amendment.pdf 12.n Amended Master Contract for Nonpublic, Nonsectarian Agency (Special Education) Jennifer Nicholson, Director of Special Education and Psychological Services, recommends that the Board of Education ratify the Master Contract for special education students, to be provided by Birch Agency, effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 (01.0-65000.0-57500- 11800-5810-7440000, 01.0-65000.0-57500-11804-5810-7440000, 01.0-65120.0-57500-11800-5110-7440000, 01.0-65120.0-57500-11800-5810-7440000, 01.0-33270.0-57500-11800-5810-7440000, 01.0-33270.0-57500-11800-5110-7440000, 01.0-65000.0-57500-11801-5810-7440000), and that authority to sign the contract be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. Note: The original Master Contract for Nonpublic, Nonsectarian Schools and Agencies, effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, was approved by the Board of Education May 2, 2024.

Burbank Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting - Thursday, December 12, 2024 Page 9 of 10 SPED Master Contract_Amendment.pdf 12.o Approval of Agreement for Professional Services (Special Education) Jennifer Nicholson, Director of Special Education and Psychological Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve an agreement between the Burbank Unified School District and Fresno County Superintendent of Schools, to provide a credit recovery program for students with IEPs, not to exceed $114,879 (01.0-65000.0-57602-11900-5850-7440000), effective January 5, 2025 through January 4, 2028, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. SPED Professional Services Fresno County Superintendent of Schools.pdf 12.p Amended Agreement for Professional Services (Special Education) Jennifer Nicholson, Director of Special Education and Psychological Services recommends that the Board of Education amend an agreement between the Burbank Unified School District and Linguabee, to provide interpreting and translation for Burbank students, not to exceed $175,000 (01.0-65000.0-57602-11901-5850-7440000), effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. Note: The original approval date was June 6, 2024 for a total not to exceed $75,000. Due to the increased need, this amendment adds an additional $100,000. The new not to exceed amount is $175,000. SPED Professional Services Linguabee_Amendment.pdf 12.q Acceptance of Notice of Completion, Rawlings Mechanical Corp., Furnish and Install Kitchen Trench Drains and Floor Sink, Luther Middle School (KIT Funds 2022) Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, recommends that the Board of Education accept the following as completed: Furnish and Install Kitchen Trench Drains and Floor Sink at Luther Middle School, PO #25001170, not to exceed $23,786.00 (01.0-70320-0-00000-37000-5631-749-9000) KIT Funds 2022, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD – AR3314, as presented. NOC_Rawlings_Luther_ KIT.pdf 12.r Amended Agreement for Professional Services, Lozano Smith (General Fund/Bond Fund) Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, recommends that the Board of Education amend an agreement between the Burbank Unified School District and Lozano Smith, Attorneys at Law, to provide specialized legal services in the area of facilities and construction, effective, July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, not to exceed $403,000 (01.0-00000.0-00000-72000-5820-7401000) (General Fund) and (21.0-00000.0-00000-85000-5820-7400000) (Bond Fund) and (01.0-65000.0-50010-21000-5820-7440000) (Special Education Fund), and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD—AR 3314, as presented. Note: The agreement was originally approved on May 16, 2024 for a total not to exceed $253,000. This amendment increases Special Education’s budgeted amount by $150,000, due to the unexpected cost of ongoing cases. The new not to exceed amount is $403,000.

Burbank Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting - Thursday, December 12, 2024 Page 10 of 10 Lozano Smith Amended 121224.pdf 12.s Approval of Personnel Report Number 24-25-10 Sarah Rudchenko, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve Personnel Report number 24-25-10, covering Certificated and Classified personnel, and consisting of Pages 1-12 inclusive, as presented. Personnel Report 24-25-10.pdf 12.t Approval of Award of Contract, Genesis Flooring, Flooring at Various Sites Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve an award of contract between Burbank Unified School District and Genesis Floor Covering, Inc. for flooring at various sites, effective December 13, 2024, not to exceed a collective total of $96,051.00 and that authority to sign the agreements be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. AOC Genesis Flooring 121224.pdf 13. REPORTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS 13.a Reports from Board Members Board of Education members will report on items within the jurisdiction of the Board. 14. ADJOURNMENT

Any individual with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in a Board meeting may request assistance by contacting the Superintendent’s Office at (818) 729-4422. BURBANK UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING Thursday, December 12, 2024 5:00 p.m. - Closed Session 6:00 p.m. - Open Session Burbank City Hall 275 E. Olive Avenue Burbank, California AGENDA The entire agenda packet is available for review online at www.burbankusd.org/boemeetings; at the District Office Building, Superintendent's Office, 1900 W. Olive Ave., Burbank, 91506; and at the Reference Desk in all Burbank City Libraries at: 110 N. Glenoaks, Burbank, 91502; 300 N. Buena Vista, Burbank, 91505; and 3323 W. Victory Blvd., Burbank, 91505. 1. CALL TO ORDER 1.a NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC The District is providing alternatives to in-person attendance for viewing and participating. Any individual or group representative may address the Board of Education on any agenda item or subject within its jurisdiction during one of the three Public Comments sections. Instructions for Virtual Public Speakers Who Wish to Address the Board: 1. Speakers who wish to provide a Public Comment virtually should sign up at this link: https://forms.gle/Btxm8Md3fCRmCY6D9 3pm on Wednesday, December 11th. Please indicate if your comment pertains to (1) an item on this agenda, or (2) a subject within the jurisdiction of the Board of Education. Closed Session Public Comments must be given in person. 2. The Zoom Webinar will open at 5:30 p.m. Speakers are asked to rename their Zoom profile to indicate their full name to expedite this process. Please note that only those individuals who have signed up to speak prior to 3:00 p.m. on the day before, will be allowed to enter the Zoom Webinar. Speakers will receive an email Wednesday afternoon with the Zoom Webinar login details. 3. When it is time for a speaker to address the Board, the speaker’s name will be called and the speaker should activate their microphone and camera. Speakers must be present in the Zoom Webinar when their name is called in order to address the Board. Speakers are also requested to state their name (and their pronouns, if desired) prior to addressing the Board. Please note that the chat function will be disabled. 4. After a speaker completes their public comment, or if the five-minute (5) time limit has been reached, the speaker will be removed from the Zoom Webinar and can continue watching the meeting by streaming it at www.burbankusd.org/boemeetings 1

Burbank Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting - Thursday, December 12, 2024 Page 2 of 10 5. If you would like to make a Public Comment and require Spanish, Armenian, or ASL translation, please email cindyquiterio@burbankusd.org prior to 3:00 p.m. the day before the meeting to receive a registration link. 2. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD 2.a Public Communications on Closed Session Agenda Items (In-Person Only) An individual or group representative may address the Board of Education on any Closed Session agenda item by completing a white request card. Speakers are requested to state their name prior to speaking to the Board. Not more than five (5) minutes may be allotted to each speaker, except by unanimous consent of the Board of Education. The Superintendent may refer the matter to the proper department for review. 2.b Staff Responses 2.c Board Members' Responses 3. CLOSED SESSION The Board will meet in Closed Session for the purpose of the following: 3.a Action on Student Expulsion The Board of Education will take action in closed session pursuant to Education Code Section 48900(r), 48915(e), and 48900.4 on the expulsion recommendation by the Administrative Hearing Panel for Student 960030231, as presented. 3.b Expelled Students for Readmittance in the Burbank Unified School District, as per Board Policy 5144 and Education Code 48917 The Board of Education will meet in Closed Session pursuant to Board Policy 5144 and Education Code Section 48917 to consider the readmittance recommendation report from the District Transfer Review Committee for Students 960035084, 960019570 and 960021597, as presented. 3.c Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9 (b)(1) and (b)(3)(A) Final Settlement Agreement for Special Education Students 960027861 and 960042603 2

Burbank Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting - Thursday, December 12, 2024 Page 3 of 10 3.d Conference with Labor Negotiator, Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6 Agency Negotiator: Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services Employee Organization: Burbank Teachers Association (BTA) 3.e Conference with Labor Negotiator, Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6 Agency Negotiator: Sarah Rudchenko, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Employee Organization: California School Employees Association (CSEA) Chapter 674 3.f Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release Pursuant to Government Code §54957 4. RECONVENE IN PUBLIC SESSION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT When the Board of Education reconvenes in Public Session, the Board may make any required disclosures regarding actions taken in Closed Session or adopt any appropriate resolutions concerning these matters. “We acknowledge the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the Chumash, Tongva, Fernandeño Tataviam, and First Nations on which we are learning, educating, and living.” 5. REPORTING ON CLOSED SESSION 6. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA The Board President will announce any requests for adjustments to the meeting agenda. 7. ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS 8. REPORTS FROM THE BOARD AND STAFF 8.a Student Representatives Lala Nestor, John Burroughs High School, Rose Ilangesyan; Burbank High School, and Vivian Muñoz; Monterey High School, will report on activities at their respective schools. 8.b Burbank Teacher's Association (BTA), California School Employees Association (CSEA), Burbank Association of School Administrators (BASA) Nicole Drabecki; BTA President, Laura Bauman, CSEA President, and Laura Flosi, BASA President will report on association business. 8.c Reports from the Superintendent John Paramo, Superintendent will report on items of interest to the Board of Education and the community. 3

Burbank Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting - Thursday, December 12, 2024 Page 4 of 10 9. ANNUAL ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS 9.a Recognition of Board of Education President 9.b Remarks from Outgoing Board of Education President 9.c Administration of the Oath of Office for Incoming Board of Education Members John Paramo, Superintendent will introduce Abby Pontzer Kamkar, Clerk, Board of Education, who will administer the Oath of Office to incoming Board of Education Members: Laurette Cano, Emily Weisberg and Armond Aghakhanian, upon their election/reelection to the Board for a four-year term effective immediately and expiring on December 13, 2028. 9.d Election of Officers Emily Weisberg, President, Board of Education, will conduct the election of officers for a one-year term beginning December 2024 and ending December 2025. 1. President 2. Vice President 3. Clerk 9.e Seating of Board Members The newly elected Board Officers will take their places at the dais. 9.f Remarks from Incoming Board of Education President 10. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD 10.a Public Communications on Agenda Items and on Any Subject Within the Jurisdiction of the School Board An individual or group representative may address the Board of Education on items on the agenda and on any subject within its jurisdiction by completing a white request card. Speakers are requested to state their name prior to speaking to the Board. Not more than five (5) minutes total may be allotted to each speaker, except by unanimous consent of the Board of Education. The president of the Board of Education has the discretion to prioritize speakers 4

Burbank Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting - Thursday, December 12, 2024 Page 5 of 10 with precedence given to students and employees. The Superintendent may refer the matter to the proper department for review. 10.b Superintendent and District Staff Comments John Paramo, Superintendent, will respond to public comment. 10.c Board Members' Responses Board Members will respond to public comment. 11. NEW AND/OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS 11.a Adoption of Resolution 14 – Declaring Intent to Negotiate Community Workforce Agreement Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, recommends that the Board of Education adopt Resolution 14 - Declaring Intent to Negotiate a Community Workforce Agreement, as presented. Resolution 14 - Resolution of Intent 121224.pdf 11.b Reinstatement of Supervisor, Custodial Grounds Operations Position on Classified Supervisors and Managers Salary Schedule B Sarah Rudchenko, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Services, recommends that Board of Education approve the Reinstatement of Supervisor, Custodial Grounds Operations Position on Classified Supervisors and Managers Salary Schedule B, effective December 13, 2024, as presented. Reinstatement of Supervisor, Custodial Grounds Operations Position on Classified Supervisors and Managers Salary Schedule B.pdf 11.c Approval of First Interim Report for 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve a positive certification of the First Interim Report for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, as presented. First Interim 2024-25 121224 reduced.pdf 11.d Approval of the Fiscal Stabilization Plan Required by Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) Based on the Adopted Budget Andy Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve the Fiscal Stabilization Plan, as presented. Fiscal Stabilization Plan 121224.pdf 12. CONSENT AGENDA 5

Burbank Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting - Thursday, December 12, 2024 Page 6 of 10 All items on the Consent Agenda are considered by the Superintendent to be of a routine nature and are acted on with one motion. Any recommendation may be removed from the Consent Agenda at the request of any Board member and acted on separately. 12.a Action on Final Settlement Agreement (Special Education) Jennifer Nicholson, Director of Special Education and Psychological Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve Final Settlement Agreement for Special Education Student 960042603, total not to exceed $40,000, (01.0-65000.0-50010-36000-5813-7440000), July 2024 through October 31, 2025, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. SPED Student 960042603 Settlement Agreement.pdf 12.b Action on Final Settlement Agreement (Special Education) Jennifer Nicholson, Director of Special Education and Psychological Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve Final Settlement Agreement for Special Education Student 960027861, for a total not to exceed $35,000, (01.0-65000.0-50010-36000-5813-7440000), November 2024 through November 30, 2026, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. SPED Student 960027861 Settlement Agreement.pdf 12.c Approval of the 2024-2025 Purchase Order Report Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve purchase orders for 2024-2025 as listed through November 18, 2024, as presented. 2024-2025 PURCHASE ORDER REPORT.pdf 12.d Ratification of Phlebotomy Technician Training Program Agreement between Burbank Adult School and American University of Medical Technology Oscar Macias, Interim Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Services, recommends that the Board of Education ratify the agreement between Burbank Unified School District/Burbank Adult School and American University Medical Technology, to provide Phlebotomy Technician Certification training, effective January 2, 2024 through January 2, 2025, and that the authority to sign the Agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD – AR 3314, as presented. Ratification Burbank Adult School-AUMT 12 12 24.pdf 12.e Approval of Award of Contract, Square Signs LLC DBA Front Signs, CUPCCAA Bid 2425-013 for Variable Message Signage, Burbank Adult School (Capital Outlay) Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve the contract between Burbank Unified School District and Square Signs LLC DBA Front Signs, CUPCCAA Bid 2425-013 for Variable Message Signage at Burbank Adult School, effective December 13, 2024 through December 12, 2024, not to exceed $69,300 (110-63910-0-41101-27000-6510-533-0000, 110-63910-0-41102-27000-6510-533-0000, 110-63910-0-41104-27000-6510-533-0000, 110-63910-0-41106-27000-6510-533-0000) Capital Outlay, and that authority to sign the contract be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. 6

Burbank Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting - Thursday, December 12, 2024 Page 7 of 10 AOC_Square Sign_BAS_Capital.pdf 12.f Approval of Award of Contract, Time and Alarm Systems, Furnish and Install New Bogen Nyquist Integrated Communication System, Burbank Adult School (Capital Outlay) Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve the contract between Burbank Unified School District and Time and Alarm Systems to Furnish and Install New Bogen Nyquist Integrated Communication System at Burbank Adult School, effective December 13, 2024 through December 12, 2025, not to exceed $97,291.00 (110-63910-0-41101-27000-6510-533-0000, 110-63910-0-41102-27000-6510-533-0000, 110-63910-0-41104-27000-6510-533-0000, 110-63910-0-41106-27000-6510-533-0000) Capital Outlay, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD – AR3314, as presented. AOC_Time and Alarm_BAS_Capital.pdf 12.g Approval of Instructional Consultant Services Oscar Macias, Interim Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve the instructional consultant services for on-site student learning support and staff development and exercise authority to sign the agreements pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. Approval of Instructional Consultants_121224.pdf 12.h Ratification of Agreement for Instructional Consultant Services Oscar Macias, Interim Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services, recommends that the Board of Education ratify the instructional consultant services for on-site student learning support and staff development and exercise authority to sign the agreements pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. Ratification of Instructional Consultants_121224.pdf 12.i Ratification of Agreement for Professional Services (Special Education) Jennifer Nicholson, Director of Special Education and Psychological Services, recommends that the Board of Education ratify an agreement between Burbank Unified School District and ISO Workforce Alliance, Inc. to provide a credentialed special education teacher, not to exceed $72,716.00 (01.0-65000.0-57601-11804-5810-7440000), effective December 3, 2024 through May 23, 20225 and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. SPED Professional Services ISO Workforce_Ratification.pdf 12.j Ratification of Agreement for Professional Services (Special Education) Jennifer Nicholson, Director of Special Education and Psychological Services, recommends that the Board of Education ratify an agreement between the Burbank Unified School District and Hillsides, to provide ESS services to special education students, not to exceed $75,000 (01.0-65000.0-57602-11900-5850-7440000), effective November 19, 2024 through June 30, 2025, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. SPED Professional Services Hillsides_Ratification.pdf 7

Burbank Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting - Thursday, December 12, 2024 Page 8 of 10 12.k Ratification of Agreement for Professional Services (Special Education) Jennifer Nicholson, Director of Special Education and Psychological Services, recommends that the Board of Education ratify an agreement between Burbank Unified School District and Birch Agency, to provide a speech and language pathologist, not to exceed $88,320 (01.0-65000.0-57602-11901-5850-7440000), effective November 13, 2024 through May 22, 2025, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. SPED Professional Services Birch Agency_Ratification.pdf 12.l Amended Agreement for Professional Services (Special Education) Jennifer Nicholson, Director of Special Education and Psychological Services, recommends that the Board of Education amend an agreement between Burbank Unified School District and Alpha Interpreting Agency, Corp., to provide interpreters/translators for DHH students, not to exceed $300,000 (01.0-65000.0-57602-11900-5850-7440000), effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. Note: The original approval date was June 6, 2024 for a total not to exceed $150,000. Due to the increased need, this amendment adds an additional $150,000. The new not to exceed amount is $300,000. SPED Professional Services Alpha Interpreting_Amendment.pdf 12.m Amended Agreement for Professional Services (Special Education) Jennifer Nicholson, Director of Special Education and Psychological Services, recommends that the Board of Education amend an agreement between the Burbank Unified School District and SpedEx Consulting, to provide consultative services and Credentialed Teachers, not to exceed $90,000 (01.0-65000.0-57602-11900-5850-7440000), effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. Note: The original approval date was June 6, 2024 for a total not to exceed $50,000. This amendment adds an additional $40,000. The new not to exceed amount is $90,000. SPED Professional Services SpedEx_Amendment.pdf 12.n Amended Master Contract for Nonpublic, Nonsectarian Agency (Special Education) Jennifer Nicholson, Director of Special Education and Psychological Services, recommends that the Board of Education ratify the Master Contract for special education students, to be provided by Birch Agency, effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 (01.0-65000.0-57500- 11800-5810-7440000, 01.0-65000.0-57500-11804-5810-7440000, 01.0-65120.0-57500-11800-5110-7440000, 01.0-65120.0-57500-11800-5810-7440000, 01.0-33270.0-57500-11800-5810-7440000, 01.0-33270.0-57500-11800-5110-7440000, 01.0-65000.0-57500-11801-5810-7440000), and that authority to sign the contract be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. Note: The original Master Contract for Nonpublic, Nonsectarian Schools and Agencies, effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, was approved by the Board of Education May 2, 2024. 8

Burbank Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting - Thursday, December 12, 2024 Page 9 of 10 SPED Master Contract_Amendment.pdf 12.o Approval of Agreement for Professional Services (Special Education) Jennifer Nicholson, Director of Special Education and Psychological Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve an agreement between the Burbank Unified School District and Fresno County Superintendent of Schools, to provide a credit recovery program for students with IEPs, not to exceed $114,879 (01.0-65000.0-57602-11900-5850-7440000), effective January 5, 2025 through January 4, 2028, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. SPED Professional Services Fresno County Superintendent of Schools.pdf 12.p Amended Agreement for Professional Services (Special Education) Jennifer Nicholson, Director of Special Education and Psychological Services recommends that the Board of Education amend an agreement between the Burbank Unified School District and Linguabee, to provide interpreting and translation for Burbank students, not to exceed $175,000 (01.0-65000.0-57602-11901-5850-7440000), effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. Note: The original approval date was June 6, 2024 for a total not to exceed $75,000. Due to the increased need, this amendment adds an additional $100,000. The new not to exceed amount is $175,000. SPED Professional Services Linguabee_Amendment.pdf 12.q Acceptance of Notice of Completion, Rawlings Mechanical Corp., Furnish and Install Kitchen Trench Drains and Floor Sink, Luther Middle School (KIT Funds 2022) Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, recommends that the Board of Education accept the following as completed: Furnish and Install Kitchen Trench Drains and Floor Sink at Luther Middle School, PO #25001170, not to exceed $23,786.00 (01.0-70320-0-00000-37000-5631-749-9000) KIT Funds 2022, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD – AR3314, as presented. NOC_Rawlings_Luther_ KIT.pdf 12.r Amended Agreement for Professional Services, Lozano Smith (General Fund/Bond Fund) Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, recommends that the Board of Education amend an agreement between the Burbank Unified School District and Lozano Smith, Attorneys at Law, to provide specialized legal services in the area of facilities and construction, effective, July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, not to exceed $403,000 (01.0-00000.0-00000-72000-5820-7401000) (General Fund) and (21.0-00000.0-00000-85000-5820-7400000) (Bond Fund) and (01.0-65000.0-50010-21000-5820-7440000) (Special Education Fund), and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD—AR 3314, as presented. Note: The agreement was originally approved on May 16, 2024 for a total not to exceed $253,000. This amendment increases Special Education’s budgeted amount by $150,000, due to the unexpected cost of ongoing cases. The new not to exceed amount is $403,000. 9

Burbank Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting - Thursday, December 12, 2024 Page 10 of 10 Lozano Smith Amended 121224.pdf 12.s Approval of Personnel Report Number 24-25-10 Sarah Rudchenko, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve Personnel Report number 24-25-10, covering Certificated and Classified personnel, and consisting of Pages 1-12 inclusive, as presented. Personnel Report 24-25-10.pdf 12.t Approval of Award of Contract, Genesis Flooring, Flooring at Various Sites Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve an award of contract between Burbank Unified School District and Genesis Floor Covering, Inc. for flooring at various sites, effective December 13, 2024, not to exceed a collective total of $96,051.00 and that authority to sign the agreements be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. AOC Genesis Flooring 121224.pdf 13. REPORTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS 13.a Reports from Board Members Board of Education members will report on items within the jurisdiction of the Board. 14. ADJOURNMENT 10

Burbank Unified School District Administrative Services REPORT TO THE BOARD TO: Members of the Board of Education FROM: Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services PREPARED BY: Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services SUBMITTED BY: Terri Ramirez-Adams, Senior Administrative Secretary DATE: December 12, 2024 SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution 14 – Declaring Intent to Neg