12.14.23 Special Meeting Board of Education

144 ADOPTED MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION BURBANK UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT December 14, 2023 District Office Boardroom 1900 W. Olive Avenue Burbank, California, 91506 MEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Ferguson (Arrived at 6:07 p.m.) Emily Weisberg Armond Aghakhanian Abby Pontzer Kamkar MEMBERS ABSENT: Charlene Tabet Also present was John Paramo, Superintendent; Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services. 1. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 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. “We acknowledge the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the Chumash, Tongva, Fernandeño Tataviam, and First Nations on which we are learning, educating, and living.” 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/VpsSRS57g8AW6wtQ9 before 3pm on Wednesday, December 13th. 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 6:30 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 5. If you would like to make a Public

Board of Education 145 Special Meeting – December 14, 2023 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. The Board reconvened in Public Session at 6:01 p.m. Ms. Etterbeek led the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD 2.a Public Communications on Agenda Items An individual or group representative may address the Board of Education on items on the agenda 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 president of the Board of Education has the discretion to prioritize speakers with precedence given to students and employees. The Superintendent may refer the matter to the proper department for review. Joel Schlossman, community member, spoke in regard of Vice President Weisberg not standing for the flag salute. He addressed item 3a and asked why there is not more money allocated for the schools. He stated that some items in that report are not at the upmost importance. Nicole Drabecki, BUSD employee, commented on the reduction of force mentioned in item 3b and stated that BTA plans to bargain the impacts and effects of any reductions. She stated that they also need to get a final answer on the retirement incentives. She explained why a parcel tax is important and how it affects the District. 2.b Superintendent's Comments John Paramo, Superintendent, will respond to public comment and will comment on items of interest to the Board of Education and community. Superintendent Paramo addressed Joel Schlossman and stated that he agrees that he would like to allocate more money for maintenance and repair. He explained that it is the situation that they are in and that they would talk about it more as they go through the reports. He expressed his gratitude towards Nicole Drabecki for problem solving and working with him during this time. He noted that declining enrollment is the main reason why they are having to reduce staff. 2.c Board Members' Responses Board Members will respond to public comment and will comment on items of interest to the community. Vice President Weisberg thanked Nicole Drabecki for always answering her questions. She echoed what Superintendent Paramo stated and expressed how important it is that she fights for her members. She recognized the continued partnership that she has with her members and with staff. She addressed Joel Schlossman and reiterated her beliefs on why she does not stand for the flag salute. She stated that especially today, on the 11th anniversary of Sandy Hook, it is a reminder of our Country not standing for our students and teachers. She would like to challenge our elected officials to do something and stated that there is no reason to have weapons of war at

Board of Education 146 Special Meeting – December 14, 2023 home. She apologized to Ms. Rodriguez Avila and Ms. Fields in the Child Development department for not differentiating her frustration with Board Policy and the two employees who have been through a tough situation. Clerk Aghakhanian shared that people have to know how the District is funded. He explained that families are dwindling and that it affects us. He asked that listeners talk to their elected officials about their concerns. President Ferguson thanked Nicole Drabecki for her leadership and support in this moment. He stated that the enrollment numbers are sobering and that it important to preserve the neighborhoods that they can. He expressed his respect for people’s views and recognized Vice President Weisberg for her leadership in her beliefs. He stated that it was time to propose another Resolution for gun control. 3. NEW AND/OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS 3.a Approval of First Interim Report for 2023-24 Fiscal Year That the Board of Education approve a positive certification of the First Interim Report for the 2023-24 fiscal year, as presented. First Interim 2023-24 121423.pdf (OF 30,608) It was moved by Armond Aghakhanian, and seconded by Emily Weisberg, that the Board of Education approve the item as recommended. The motion carried 4-0 with the following roll call vote: AYES: Ferguson, Weisberg, Aghakhanian and Pontzer Kamkar. ABSENT: Tabet. 3.b Approval of the Fiscal Stabilization Plan Required by Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) Based on the Adopted Budget That the Board of Education approve the Fiscal Stabilization Plan, as presented. Fiscal Stabilization Plan 121423.pdf (OF 30,609) It was moved by Armond Aghakhanian, and seconded by Emily Weisberg, that the Board of Education approve the item as recommended. The motion carried 4-0 with the following roll call vote: AYES: Ferguson, Weisberg, Aghakhanian and Pontzer Kamkar. ABSENT: Tabet. 3.c Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding with the Burbank Unified School District and the Burbank Arts and Education Foundation That the Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Burbank Unified School District and the Burbank Arts and Education Foundation, as presented. Master Agreement - BAEF.pdf (OF 30,610)

Board of Education 147 Special Meeting – December 14, 2023 It was moved by Steve Ferguson, and seconded by Armond Aghakhanian, that the Board of Education approve the item as recommended. The motion carried 4-0 with the following roll call vote: AYES: Ferguson, Weisberg, Aghakhanian and Pontzer Kamkar. ABSENT: Tabet. 4. CONSENT AGENDA 4.a Approval of Award of Contract to AMS.NET for Video Surveillance System at John Burroughs High School (Site and District Funds) That the Board of Education approve an award of contract to AMS.NET for a video surveillance system at John Burroughs High School, not to exceed $241,500.37, including a 10% contingency amount (01.0-00000.0-00000-85000-6249/6440/6449- 4321000) (Site Funds), with the remainder paid with District safety credits, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. Approval_AOC_AMS.NET_Camera System_ JBHS_121423.pdf (OF 30,611) 4.b Approval of Award of Contract to AMS.NET for Video Surveillance System at Burbank High School That the Board of Education approve an award of contract to AMS.NET for video surveillance system at Burbank High School, not to exceed $9,295.51, including a 10% contingency amount (0.10-00000.0-00000-77000-6249/6440/6449-4313200), and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. Approval_AOC_AMS.NET_Camera System_ BHS_121423.pdf (OF 30,612) It was moved by Emily Weisberg, and seconded by Armond Aghakhanian, that the Board of Education approve the item as recommended. The motion carried 4-0 with the following roll call vote: AYES: Ferguson, Weisberg, Aghakhanian and Pontzer Kamkar. ABSENT: Tabet. 5. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD 5.a Public Communications on Any Subject Within the Jurisdiction of the School Board An individual or group representative may address the Board of Education on any subject within its jurisdiction by completing a blue request card. Speakers are requested to state their name prior to speaking to the Board. Not more than three (3) minutes 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 with precedence given to students and employees. The Superintendent may refer the matter to the proper department for review. Joel Schlossman, community member, stated that he felt discriminated against when asking if the public comment portions of the meeting could be combined and Vice President Weisberg declined and stated that she would follow the rules. He reiterated Vice President Weisberg’s comments and asked if semi-automatic weapons are not okay, will revolvers be okay? He stated that her comments chip away at the second amendment.

Board of Education 148 Special Meeting – December 14, 2023 Jessica O’Keefe, community member, read a few statements sent to her from parents and staff in regards to funding and staff cuts. President Ferguson asked if Jessica could send the Board the comments that she had for this topic so that they could review them. Josh Nothom, BUSD employee, addressed item 3b and explained his tasks as a teacher and the importance of them. He asked the Board to reconsider eliminating his position. Oona Fontanella Nothom, parent, expressed her concerns about the budget cuts and the impacts that it will have on students, families, teachers and staff. She recognized the stress levels that teachers endure on a daily basis. She stated that she worries about the priorities of the District. Nicole Drabecki, BUSD employee, thanked the staff who spoke about their position. She pointed out that she spoke to Sarah Rudchenko and they would both want to have solutions on student attendance issues. 5.b Superintendent's Comments John Paramo, Superintendent will respond to public comment and will comment on items of interest to the Board of Education and community. Superintendent Paramo explained that he would like to address the chronic absenteeism issue. He noted that it was a California issue and an important discussion to have. He agreed that the budget cuts are not good and not in the position he wants to be in. He explained that they are hurtful and that they affect people. He stated that there were not as many students as projected and that was the reason that they are having to adjust. He reminded staff that he is trying to remain transparent about the tough decisions being made. 5.c Board Members' Comments and Responses Board Members will respond to public comment and will comment on items of interest to the community. Member Pontzer Kamkar thanked Superintendent Paramo for his comments. She agreed with Nicole Drabecki and stated that there is work to do with parents and PTA members with regards to attendance concerns. She expressed to staff that these are not choices that Superintendent Paramo wants to be making. She addressed Joel Schlossman and explained that the text that she sent President Ferguson was a simple joke. Vice President Weisberg clarified that some eliminations in the proposed budget are being allocated differently. She apologized for the time mix-up with regards to public comment. She explained that there is pressure being put on teachers and that it directly affects students. She stated that she is looking into the research for attendance issues. Clerk Aghakhanian stated that the budget cuts are unpredictable. He explained that it is important to go back to who actually makes the decisions and it is the state. He insisted that people move to Burbank for the schools. President Ferguson thanked Member Pontzer Kamkar for bringing up the text message shared between them. He stated that he will reach out to Oona Fontanella Nothom to follow up with questions that he may have. He

Board of Education 149 Special Meeting – December 14, 2023 6. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:03 p.m. MINUTES APPROVED: ______________________________________ JOHN PARAMO, SUPERINTENDENT SECRETARY OF THE BOARD Click here to enter a date. ________________ DATE ________________________________ ARMOND AGHAKHANIAN, 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 SPECIAL MEETING Thursday, December 14, 2023 6:00 p.m. - Public Session District Office Boardroom 1900 W. Olive Avenue, Third Floor Burbank, CA 91506 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/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 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. “We acknowledge the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the Chumash, Tongva, Fernandeño Tataviam, and First Nations on which we are learning, educating, and living.” 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/VpsSRS57g8AW6wtQ9 before 3pm on Wednesday, December 13th. 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 6:30 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.

Burbank Unified School District Board of Education Special Meeting - Thursday, December 14, 2023 Page 2 of 4 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 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 Agenda Items An individual or group representative may address the Board of Education on items on the agenda 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 president of the Board of Education has the discretion to prioritize speakers with precedence given to students and employees. The Superintendent may refer the matter to the proper department for review. 2.b Superintendent's Comments John Paramo, Superintendent, will respond to public comment and will comment on items of interest to the Board of Education and community. 2.c Board Members' Responses Board Members will respond to public comment and will comment on items of interest to the community. 3. NEW AND/OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS 3.a Approval of First Interim Report for 2023-24 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 2023-24 fiscal year, as presented. First Interim 2023-24 121423.pdf 3.b 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 121423.pdf

Burbank Unified School District Board of Education Special Meeting - Thursday, December 14, 2023 Page 3 of 4 3.c Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding with the Burbank Unified School District and the Burbank Arts and Education Foundation John Paramo, Superintendent, recommends that the Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Burbank Unified School District and the Burbank Arts and Education Foundation, as presented. Master Agreement - BAEF.pdf 4. CONSENT AGENDA 4.a Approval of Award of Contract to AMS.NET for Video Surveillance System at John Burroughs High School (Site and District Funds) Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve an award of contract to AMS.NET for a video surveillance system at John Burroughs High School, not to exceed $241,500.37, including a 10% contingency amount (01.0-00000.0-00000-85000-6249/6440/6449-4321000) (Site Funds), with the remainder paid with District safety credits, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. Approval_AOC_AMS.NET_Camera System_ JBHS_121423.pdf 4.b Approval of Award of Contract to AMS.NET for Video Surveillance System at Burbank High School Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve an award of contract to AMS.NET for video surveillance system at Burbank High School, not to exceed $9,295.51, including a 10% contingency amount (0.10-00000.0-00000-77000-6249/6440/6449-4313200), and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. Approval_AOC_AMS.NET_Camera System_ BHS_121423.pdf 5. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD 5.a Public Communications on Any Subject Within the Jurisdiction of the School Board An individual or group representative may address the Board of Education on any subject within its jurisdiction by completing a blue request card. Speakers are requested to state their name prior to speaking to the Board. Not more than three (3) minutes 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 with precedence given to students and employees. The Superintendent may refer the matter to the proper department for review. 5.b Superintendent's Comments John Paramo, Superintendent will respond to public comment and will comment on items of interest to the Board of Education and community. 5.c Board Members' Comments and Responses

Burbank Unified School District Board of Education Special Meeting - Thursday, December 14, 2023 Page 4 of 4 Board Members will respond to public comment and will comment on items of interest to the community. 6. ADJOURNMENT