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07.24.25 Regular Meeting - Board of Education

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14 ADOPTED MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION BURBANK UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT July 24, 2025 Burbank Unified School District Third Floor – Board Room 1900 W. Olive Ave. Burbank, California MEMBERS PRESENT: Armond Aghakhanian Emily Weisberg Laurette Cano MEMBERS ABSENT: Abby Pontzer Kamkar Charlene Tabet Also present were Oscar Macias, Interim Superintendent; 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) Joel Schlossman, community member, asks about Ms. Tabet’s name plate. He mentions the Superintendents contract and brings up some of his concerns regarding compensations and benefits. He says that he will request the final contract for the Superintendent. He also points out that the Chief Administrative Officer has not been at the recent meetings. 2.b) Staff Responses 2.c) Board Members' Responses Adjourned to Closed Session at 5:09 p.m. 3) CLOSED SESSION 3.a) Conference with Labor Negotiator, Pursuant to Government Code 54957.6

15 Agency Negotiator: Sarah Rudchenko, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Employee Organization:California School Employees Association (CSEA) Chapter 674 3.b) Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release Pursuant to Government Code 54957 (OF 30,752) 3.c) Government Code section 54957 Public employee appointment/employment Title: Acting/Interim Superintendent 3.d) Government Code section 54957.6 Conference with labor negotiator Name of negotiator: Board President Unrepresented employee: Acting/Interim Superintendent 4) RECONVENE IN PUBLIC SESSION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT President Aghakhanian invites former Mayor, Marcia Ramos, to lead in the Pledge of Allegiance. 5) REPORTING ON CLOSED SESSION Board voted to approve the acceptance of the written determination and decision regarding employees, CL-008025, CL-008125, CL-008225 and CL-008325. Motion by Member Cano, seconded by Clerk Weisberg. 3-0, AYES. Board appointed Acting Superintendent, Dr. Oscar Macias, as Interim Superintendent, effective July 1st, 2025. 3-0, AYES. 6) ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA Items 11g, 11j and 12t pulled. Request by Dr. Macias to move 12h to New and/or Unfinished Business. 7) ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS Clerk Weisberg would like a report back on the impoundment of funds and how that will affect us and the Adult School. Would like to have a conversation as soon as possible. 8) REPORTS FROM THE BOARD AND STAFF

16 8.a) Burbank Teacher's Association (BTA), California School Employees Association (CSEA), Burbank Association of School Administrators (BASA) Sarah Schwartz; BTA President, Laura Bauman, CSEA President, and Laura Flosi, BASA President will report on association business. 8.b) Reports from the Superintendent Oscar Macias, Acting Superintendent will report on items of interest to the Board of Education and the community. Acting Superintendent, Dr. Oscar Macias, reminds community that our school will begin on August 13th, which is a Wednesday. He emphasizes the Superintendent's Newsletter that will be ongoing as a form of communication with our community members. He mentions that next meeting we will have a presentation to update our summer bond measure projects. Administrative announcements have been delayed to the August 7th meeting. 9) REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD 9.a) Public Communications on Agenda Items and on Any Subject Within the Jurisdiction of the School Board Joel Schlossman, community member, says that there is an item on the agenda about leasing a car for the FACTS program. He wonders if the capacity for the vehicle will be enough. He says that he wants to hear how DEI funds have been spent and where the funds are going. He asks that they put our kids first and what is being done is not sustainable. Rebecca Burcham, speaks as a concerned community member, Burbank resident and proud CSEA member. She mentions the agreement contract with Specialized Services in September of 2024. This violated Article 7 of the collective bargaining agreement between CSEA and BUSD as no notice was provided to discuss or disclose to CSEA leadership. The services contracted for could have been performed by CSEA members for half of the amount. Linda Walmsley, community member, Burbank resident and retired teacher, expresses her disappointment of the trustees. She asks about their management strategies. She addresses the issue of the minutes and questions why they are not up to date. She also questions the processes used to write contracts. Jeff Vander Borght, community member, speaks on the management of the financial accountability of this district and the more he watches the meetings the angrier he becomes. He says that they are the trustees for the educational system. He asks about transparency of the third party Sobel group and if in fact it will have redactions. Asks Board to step down. Marcia Ramos, speaks regarding the Family Service Agency contract. She is disappointed with the previous Superintendent and this Board. She believes the scope of the report was intentionally narrow. She asks that they look at the numbers and value of the cost of service. She asks Board to vote affirmatively and without hesitation on the contract tonight.

17 Tara Waugh, community member, Burbank resident and business owner, speaks on her outrage at Tabet's lack of response. She says whether Ms. Tabet committed a criminal offense is not the issue, she is concerned as to her resigning from her job. She was in clear violation of ethics without disclosing her conflict of interest. She publicly requests that Ms. Tabet consider resigning and doing it in a timely fashion. She commits to the effort to escalate in a very public way. She will start a recall campaign. Anita Schackmann, long time Burbank resident, expresses her disappointment at the Boards approval under the December 12, 2024 purchase order report to pay Breann Weist. The name changed on the report. She addresses Ms. Cano's relationship with Ms Tabet and she lets Dr. Aghakhanian and Dr. Weisberg know that trust has been broken. The records show that over 1.2 million dollars were passed in under 30 seconds. Board member Tabet's daughter was paid over $3,000 more than what was approved. Alexandra Helfrich, former BUSD parent, Burbank resident and long time fundraiser/donor to the district, questions the promotion of Andy Cantwell to Chief Administrative Officer. She is concerned because initially it was stated that he was not getting a salary increase, when that is not the case. The workdays decreased which raise his rate of pay and says his contract is a promotion and a raise. She mentions on June 18th, it was requested that they hold his contract. 9.b) Superintendent's Comments Oscar Macias, Acting Superintendent, will respond to public comment. Acting Superintendent, Dr. Oscar Macias, thanks the members of the community who have chosen to come and encourages them to continue coming. 9.c) Board Members' Responses Board Members will respond to public comment. Clerk Weisberg thanks Andrew Ling from IT for allowing accessibility to our YouTube Channel when our Board meetings are at the District office. Addresses Mr. Schlossman in regards to DEI, she asks for an annual report from DEI teachers. She says that union work assures quality of work and is a cost saver. She shares that she asked Dr. Paramo questions about why Specialized Support was needed and his explanation was that we were three years behind with the minutes and that it takes time, energy and that nobody in the district could do it. She says that she didn't know that her name was not on the contract and says that nobody on the Board would have approved it. Moving forward, she is going to put her focus on getting back to school. She thanks our employees in HR, fiscal, payroll, accounting and business who are working under difficult conditions to get ready for back to school. Member Cano addresses Mr. Schlossmann and indicates that she had the same questions about the car. She says that it was her second meeting when the vote was made for Specialized Services. She asks community to continue contacting her. As a new Board member, she is finding her way through this and each situation and takes everything into consideration. President Aghakhanian thanks the speakers for coming and says that he understands and shares their concerns. He says that it's impossible not to put your trust in people you work with. He will

18 let the investigation to take its course and asks for the public to be patient. He urges community to come forward and ask questions. 10) REPORTS TO THE BOARD 11) NEW AND/OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS 11.a) Ratification of Agreement for Claims Administration Services with Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. Andrew Cantwell, Chief Administrative Officer, recommends that the Board of Education ratify an agreement between Burbank Unified School District and Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. to provide claims administration services for past uninsured Workers Comp Claims (1979-2005), effective, July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, not to exceed $9,500 (01.0-00000.0-00000-00000-9532-0000000), and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD AR 3314, as presented. Sedgwick Agreement 072425.pdf (OF 30,753) It was moved by Emily Weisberg, and seconded by Laurette Cano, that the Board of Education approve the item as recommended. The motion carried unanimously. 11.b) Ratification of Agreement for Professional Services (Human Resources) Sarah Rudchenko, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Services, recommends that the Board of Education ratify the Consultant Agreement between the Burbank Unified School District and Sign Up Interpreting Services, LLC, to provide American Sign Language interpreting to employees, not to exceed $200,000.00 (010-00000-0- 00000-72000-5850-7550000), effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD--AR 3314, as presented. Ratification of Agreement for Professional Services (Human Resources).pdf (OF 30,754) It was moved by Emily Weisberg, and seconded by Laurette Cano, that the Board of Education approve the item as recommended. The motion carried unanimously. 11.c) Approval of Agreement for Professional Services (Human Resources) Sarah Rudchenko, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve the Agreement for Professional Services between the Burbank Unified School District and the Department of General Service/Office of Administrative Hearings to provide services of Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) for the purpose of managing cases and conducting hearings under Government Code section 27727, effective July 25, 2025 through until terminated five (5) years on July 25, 2030, not to exceed $48,000.00 (010-00000-0-00000-72000-5850-7550000), and that authority to sign the Agreement for Professional Services be exercised pursuant to BUSD--AR 3314, as presented. Approval of Agreement for Professional Services (Human Resources).pdf (OF 30,755)

19 It was moved by Emily Weisberg, and seconded by Laurette Cano, that the Board of Education approve the item as recommended. The motion carried unanimously. 11.d) Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between the Burbank Unified School District and the Los Angeles County of Education for the Beginning Teacher Intern Program for the 2025-2026 School Year Sarah Rudchenko, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Burbank Unified School District and the Los Angeles County of Education for the Beginning Teacher Intern Program for the 2025-2026 School Year, effective July 25, 2025 through June 30, 2026, as presented. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between the Burbank Unified School District and the Los Angeles County of Education for the Beginning Teacher Intern Program for the 2025-2026 School Year.pdf (OF 30,756) It was moved by Emily Weisberg, and seconded by Laurette Cano, that the Board of Education approve the item as recommended. The motion carried unanimously. 11.e) Approval of Agreement with Family Service Agency of Burbank to Provide School- Based Counseling Services Peter Knapik, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve the agreement between the Burbank Unified School District and the Family Service Agency of Burbank, to provide individual and group counseling to elementary and secondary school pupils, as required, effective July 25, 2025 through June 30, 2026, not to exceed $130,500.00 (010-01500.0-11202-10000- 5810-7420000) LCAP supplemental funds, and that the authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD -AR 3314, as presented. FSA_School_Based_Counseling_7 24 25.pdf (OF 30,757) It was moved by Emily Weisberg, and seconded by Laurette Cano, that the Board of Education approve the item as recommended. The motion carried unanimously. 11.f) Approval of Agreement with Family Service Agency of Burbank to Provide High School Student Care Centers That the Board of Education approve the agreement between the Burbank Unified School District and the Family Service Agency of Burbank, to continue to provide counseling and administrative services at the JBHS and BHS student Care Centers, effective July 25, 2025 through June 30, 2026, not to exceed $100,000 (010-90350.0- 57601-11800-5810-7440000) MediCal Admin Activities (MAA) funds, and that the authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD -AR 3314, as presented. FSA_Student_Care_Center_7 24 25.pdf (OF 30,758)

20 It was moved by Emily Weisberg, and seconded by Laurette Cano, that the Board of Education approve the item as recommended. The motion carried unanimously. 11.g) Approval of Agreement for Professional Services with Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc. Andrew Cantwell, Chief Administrative Officer, recommends that the Board of Education approve an agreement between Burbank Unified School District and Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc. for the 60 month lease of a District vehicle to be used by the FACTS program, effective August 1, 2025 through August 31, 2030, not to exceed $6,236 annually (including lease termination fees) (01.0-58100.0-50010- 11100-5611-7440000000), and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD AR 3314, as presented. Pulled Approval Enterprise Lease FACTS 072425.pdf PULLED 11.h) Ratification of Extension of Employment Contract for Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services Sarah Rudchenko, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Services recommends that the Board of Education ratify the Extension of Employment Contract for Assistant Superintendent Educational Services effective from July 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025, as presented. Ratification of Extension of Employment Contract for Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services.pdf (OF 30,760) It was moved by Emily Weisberg, and seconded by Laurette Cano, that the Board of Education approve the item as recommended. The motion carried unanimously. 11.i) Approval of Notice of Completion, Southland Roofing Inc., Bid 2425-029 Clay Tile Roof Replacement, William McKinley Elementary School (Bond Fund) Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, recommends that the Board of Education accept the following as completed: Bid 2425-029 Clay Tile Roof Replacement at William McKinley Elementary School, PO #25003953, not to exceed $94,430.00 (21.3-00000-0-91008-85000-6230-209-0000) Bond Fund, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD R3314, as presented. NOC_Southland_McKinley_Bond.pdf (OF 30,761) It was moved by Emily Weisberg, and seconded by Laurette Cano, that the Board of Education approve the item as recommended. The motion carried unanimously. 11.j) Discussion and Approval of Amended Board Representation on District and Community Committees/Groups for 2025

21 The President of the Board of Education recommends that the Members of the Board approve the amended list of Board Representation on Committees / Groups for 2025, following discussion, as presented. Pulled Board Representation on Committees_Report 2025.pdf PULLED 11.k) Approval of Interim Superintendent Employment Contract for Acting Superintendent Dr. Oscar Macias That the Board of Education approve the employment contract with Dr. Oscar Macias, as Interim Superintendent of Schools, effective (date pending) and ending on June 30, 2026, unless terminated earlier as provided by the terms of the Contract or as required by law, as presented. Macias Interim Contract (2025).pdf (OF 30,762) It was moved by Emily Weisberg, and seconded by Laurette Cano, that the Board of Education approve the item as recommended. The motion carried unanimously. 11.l) Approval of Revised Board Policy 6170.1 Transitional Kindergarten Peter Knapik, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve the proposed revision to Board Policy 6170.1 Transitional Kindergarten, as presented. Board Policy 6170.1 Revision.pdf (OF 30,763) It was moved by Emily Weisberg, and seconded by Laurette Cano, that the Board of Education approve the item as recommended. The motion carried unanimously. 12) CONSENT AGENDA 12.a) Approval of the 2025-2026 Purchase Order Report Mariam Abdelhamid, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve purchase orders for 2025-2026 as listed through June 30, 2025, as presented. 2025-2026 Purchase Order Report.pdf (OF 30,764) 12.b) Approval of Amended District Memberships 2025-2026 Andrew Cantwell, Chief Administrative Officer, recommends that the Board of Education approve the amended District Memberships for the 2025-2026 school year, as presented.

22 Amended District Memberships - CITE 072425.pdf (OF 30,765) 12.c) Ratification of Amended Authorization of Signatures Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services recommends that the Board of Education ratify the authorization of signatures, for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, as presented. Amended Authorization Signatures 25-26 072425.pdf (OF 30,766) 12.d) Approval of Personnel Report Number 25-26-02 Sarah Rudchenko, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve Personnel Report number 25-26-02, covering Certificated and Classified personnel and consisting of Pages 1 to 9 inclusive, as presented. Personnel Report 25-26-02.pdf (OF 30,767) 12.e) Ratification of Agreement for Instructional Consultant Services Peter Knapik, Assistant Superintendent of Educational 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 Consent 072425.pdf (OF 30,768) 12.f) Approval of Instructional Consultant Services Peter Knapik, Assistant Superintendent of Educational 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 072425.pdf (OF 30,769) 12.g) Approval of Non-Instructional Consultant Services Peter Knapik, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve the non-instructional consultant services to support the school and/or District goals and exercise authority to sign the agreements pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. Approval of Non-Instructional Consultant 072425.pdf (OF 30,770) 12.h) Approval of Agreement for Professional Services Provided by Family Services Agency of Burbank for Special Education Students

23 Peter Knapik, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve the agreement between the Burbank Unified School District and the Family Services Agency of Burbank to provide IEP-based mental health services for qualifying Special Education students, effective July 25, 2025 through June 30, 2026, not to exceed $480,000 (01.0-65460.0-57601-11800-5810- 7440000), and the authority to sign the contract be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. Moved to New and/or Unfinished Business. SPED Professional Services Family Services Agency of Burbank.pdf (OF 30,759) It was moved by Emily Weisberg, and seconded by Laurette Cano, that the Board of Education approve the item as recommended. The motion carried unanimously. 12.i) Approval of Agreement for Professional Services Provided by California State University Northridge for Special Education Students Peter Knapik, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve an agreement between the Burbank Unified School District and California State University Northridge, to provide Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE) and attend IEPs for Special Education students, not to exceed $4,600 (01.0-65000.0-57602-11900-5850-7440000), effective August 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. SPED Professional Services California State University Northridge.pdf (OF 30,771) 12.j) Approval of Agreement for Professional Services Provided by Aya Healthcare, Inc. for Special Education Students Peter Knapik, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve an agreement between Burbank Unified School District and Aya Healthcare, Inc. to provide a credentialed special education teacher, not to exceed $135,975 (01.0-65000.0-57601-11804-5810-7440000), effective August 8, 2025 through May 29, 2026 and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. SPED Professional Services Aya Healthcare.pdf (OF 30,772) 12.k) Approval of Agreement for Professional Services Provided by MYBASEPAY USA LLC for Special Education Students Peter Knapik, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve an agreement between Burbank Unified School District and MYBASEPAY USA LLC to provide a credentialed special education teacher, not to exceed $136,622.50 (01.0-65000.0-57601-11804-5810-7440000), effective August 8, 2025 through May 29, 2026 and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented.

24 SPED Professional Services MYBASEPAY_Teacher.pdf (OF 30,773) 12.l) Approval of Agreement for Professional Services Provided by The Stepping Stones Group for Special Education Students Peter Knapik, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve an agreement between Burbank Unified School District and The Stepping Stones Group to provide a credentialed special education teacher, not to exceed $121,695 (01.0-65000.0-57601-11804-5810-7440000), effective August 8, 2024 through May 29, 2026 and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. SPED Professional Services The Stepping Stones Group_Teacher.pdf (OF 30,774) 12.m) Ratification of Agreement for Professional Services Provided by EverDrivenTechnologies, LLC F/K/A/ ALS Schools for Special Education Students Peter Knapik, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, recommends that the Board of Education ratify an agreement between the Burbank Unified School District and EverDriven Technologies, LLC F/K/A ALC Schools for transportation services for Special Education Students on an as needed basis, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, not to exceed $64,754 (01.0-07240.0-50010-36000-5812-7440000), and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. SPED Professional Services EverDrive Technologies_Ratification.pdf (OF 30,775) 12.n) Amended Agreement for Professional Services Provided by Adams Silva & McNally LLP for Special Education Peter Knapik, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, recommends that the Board of Education amend an agreement between Burbank Unified School District and Adams Silva & McNally LLP, to perform specific services, not to exceed $514,164.33 (01.0-65000.0-50010-21000-5820-7440000), 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 April 18, 2024 for a total not to exceed $300,000. The second amendment added $200,000. This amendment adds an additional $14,164.33. The new not to exceed amount is $514,164.33. SPED Professional Services Adams Silva & McNally_Amendment.pdf (OF 30,776) 12.o) Approval of Notice of Completion, AME Builders Inc., Emergency Roof Repair, District Administration Office (Emergency Fund) Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, recommends that the Board of Education accept the following as completed: Emergency Roof Repair at the District Administration Office, PO #25002844, not to exceed $92,300.00 (01.0-00000-0-0000-72001-6230-000-0000) Emergency Fund, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD AR3314, as presented.

25 NOC_AME_DO_Emergency.pdf (OF 30,777) 12.p) Approval of Notice of Completion, Time and Alarm Systems, Furnish and Install New Bogen Nyquist Integrated Communication System, Burbank Adult School (Adult Education Fund) Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, recommends that the Board of Education accept the following as completed: Furnish and Install New Bogen Nyquist Integrated Communication System at Burbank Adult School, PO #25002332, 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) Adult Education Fund, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD AR3314, as presented. NOC_Time and Alarm_BAS_Adult Ed Fund.pdf (OF 30,778) 12.q) Approval of Notice of Completion, Asbestos Control Testing Inc., Abatement Services, Kitchen Project, Dolores Huerta Middle School (Fund 13-Food Services) Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, recommends that the Board of Education accept the following as completed: Abatement Services for Kitchen Project at Dolores Huerta Middle School, PO #25003875, not to exceed $48,250 (130-53100-0-00000-37000-6250-749-0000) Fund 13-Food Services, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD AR3314, as presented. NOC_Asbestos_Huerta_Fund 13 FS.pdf (OF 30,779) 12.r) Approval of Award of Contract, California Marquee Inc., Furnish and Install Marquee Sign, Providencia Elementary (Gift Fund) Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve an award of contract between Burbank Unified School District and California Marquee Inc., to Furnish and Install Marquee Sign at Providencia Elementary, effective July 24, 2025 to July 23, 2026, not to exceed $29,887.68 (010-90201-0-00000-27000-6510-213-8200-0000) Gift Fund, and that authority to sign the contract be exercised pursuant to BUSD AR 3314, as presented. AOC_California Marquee_Prov_Gift.pdf (OF 30,780) 12.s) Ratification of Agreement, Becklars Holding LLC, /Avantguard, District-Wide Fire Alarm Monitoring Services, Various Sites (General Fund) Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, recommends that the Board of Education ratify an agreement between Burbank Unified School District and Becklars Holding LLC, /Avantguard for the implementation of the District-Wide Fire Alarm Monitoring, effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2028, not to exceed $4,600 (01.0-00100.0-00000-83000-5850-752-0000) General Fund, and that authority to sign the contract be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented.

26 Ratif_Becklars_DistrictWide_General.pdf (OF 30,781) 12.t) Approval of Purchase, Class Leasing, Two (2) Relocatable Classroom Buildings, Adult School Medical Career Training Program, Burbank Adult School (Adult Education Fund) Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve the purchase between Burbank Unified School District and Class Leasing for Two (2) Relocatable Classroom Buildings for the Burbank Adult School Medical Career Training Program, not to exceed $248,030.00 (11.0-63910.0- 41104-85000-6000-5330000) Adult Education Fund, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD AR3314, as presented. AOP_ Class Leasing_BAS_Adult Ed Fund.pdf PULLED It was moved by Emily Weisberg, and seconded by Laurette Cano, 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. Clerk Weisberg thanks Human Resources for letting her join their staff meeting today. She also thanks the teachers and parents she met over the last week, and lastly thanks Andrew Ling again for making the meetings here more accessible. Member Cano thanks everyone for coming today. She thanks all the Principals for getting all the information out for the start of schools. President Aghakhanian thanks the individuals who came out and spoke today. His concern is that we are seeing ICE raids and educational institutions being emptied. He hopes that we remember that our children are afraid. He shares that it is personal to him as he had to leave his family at a young age. He believes that now more than ever people need more education. He thanks all staff in the district and reminds everyone to be kind and understanding. President Aghakhanian reads the retiree: Lucien Binda, since 1996 14) ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.

27 MINUTES APPROVED: ______________________________________ OSCAR MACIAS, INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT SECRETARY OF THE BOARD 10/16/2025 ________________ DATE _____________________________ EMILY WEISBERG, CLERK

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BURBANK UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING Thursday, July 24, 2025 5:00 p.m. Closed Session 6:00 p.m. Open Session Burbank Unified School District Third Floor, Board Room 1900 W. Olive Ave. Burbank, California AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 1.a NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC 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. 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/NHc8n1jf443ZoWKz5 3pm on Wednesday, July 23rd. 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. 1 Burbank Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting – THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2025

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 3. CLOSED SESSION 3.a Conference with Labor Negotiator, Pursuant to Government Code 54957.6 3.b Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release Pursuant to Government Code 54957 3.c Government Code section 54957 3.d Government Code section 54957.6 4. RECONVENE IN PUBLIC SESSION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 5. REPORTING ON CLOSED SESSION 6. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA 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. 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. The Board will meet in Closed Session for the purpose of the following: Agency Negotiator: Sarah Rudchenko, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Employee Organization: California School Employees Association (CSEA) Chapter 674 Public employee appointment/employment Title: Acting/Interim Superintendent Conference with labor negotiator Name of negotiator: Board President Unrepresented employee: Acting/Interim Superintendent 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, Fernandeno Tataviam, and First Nations on which we are learning, educating, and living. 2 Burbank Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting – THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2025

7. ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS 8. REPORTS FROM THE BOARD AND STAFF 8.a Burbank Teacher's Association (BTA), California School Employees Association (CSEA), Burbank Association of School Administrators (BASA) 8.b Reports from the Superintendent 9. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD 9.a Public Communications on Agenda Items and on Any Subject Within the Jurisdiction of the School Board 9.b Superintendent's Comments 9.c Board Members' Responses 10. REPORTS TO THE BOARD 11. NEW AND/OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS 11.a Ratification of Agreement for Claims Administration Services with Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. 11.b Ratification of Agreement for Professional Services (Human Resources) The Board President will announce any requests for adjustments to the meeting agenda. Sarah Schwartz; BTA President, Laura Bauman, CSEA President, and Laura Flosi, BASA President will report on association business. Oscar Macias, Acting Superintendent will report on items of interest to the Board of Education and the community. 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 with precedence given to students and employees. The Superintendent may refer the matter to the proper department for review. Oscar Macias, Acting Superintendent, will respond to public comment. Board Members will respond to public comment. Andrew Cantwell, Chief Administrative Officer, recommends that the Board of Education ratify an agreement between Burbank Unified School District and Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. to provide claims administration services for past uninsured Workers Comp Claims (1979-2005), effective, July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, not to exceed $9,500 (01.0-00000.0-00000-00000-9532-0000000), and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD AR 3314, as presented. Sedgwick Agreement 072425.pdf Sarah Rudchenko, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Services, recommends that the Board of Education ratify the Consultant Agreement between the Burbank Unified School District and Sign Up Interpreting Services, LLC, to provide American Sign Language 3 Burbank Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting – THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2025

11.c Approval of Agreement for Professional Services (Human Resources) 11.d Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between the Burbank Unified School District and the Los Angeles County of Education for the Beginning Teacher Intern Program for the 2025-2026 School Year 11.e Approval of Agreement with Family Service Agency of Burbank to Provide School-Based Counseling Services 11.f Approval of Agreement with Family Service Agency of Burbank to Provide High School Student Care Centers interpreting to employees, not to exceed $200,000.00 (010-00000-0-00000-72000-5850- 7550000), effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD--AR 3314, as presented. Ratification of Agreement for Professional Services (Human Resources).pdf Sarah Rudchenko, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve the Agreement for Professional Services between the Burbank Unified School District and the Department of General Service/Office of Administrative Hearings to provide services of Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) for the purpose of managing cases and conducting hearings under Government Code section 27727, effective July 25, 2025 through until terminated five (5) years on July 25, 2030, not to exceed $48,000.00 (010-00000-0-00000-72000-5850-7550000), and that authority to sign the Agreement for Professional Services be exercised pursuant to BUSD--AR 3314, as presented. Approval of Agreement for Professional Services (Human Resources).pdf Sarah Rudchenko, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Burbank Unified School District and the Los Angeles County of Education for the Beginning Teacher Intern Program for the 2025-2026 School Year, effective July 25, 2025 through June 30, 2026, as presented. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between the Burbank Unified School District and the Los Angeles County of Education for the Beginning Teacher Intern Program for the 2025-2026 School Year.pdf Peter Knapik, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve the agreement between the Burbank Unified School District and the Family Service Agency of Burbank, to provide individual and group counseling to elementary and secondary school pupils, as required, effective July 25, 2025 through June 30, 2026, not to exceed $130,500.00 (010-01500.0-11202-10000-5810-7420000) LCAP supplemental funds, and that the authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD -AR 3314, as presented. FSA_School_Based_Counseling_7 24 25.pdf Peter Knapik, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve the agreement between the Burbank Unified School District and the Family Service Agency of Burbank, to continue to provide counseling and administrative services at the JBHS and BHS student Care Centers, effective July 25, 2025 through June 30, 2026, not to exceed $100,000 (010-90350.0-57601-11800-5810-7440000) MediCal Admin Activities (MAA) funds, and that the authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD -AR 3314, as presented. FSA_Student_Care_Center_7 24 25.pdf 4 Burbank Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting – THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2025

11.g Approval of Agreement for Professional Services with Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc. 11.h Ratification of Extension of Employment Contract for Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services 11.i Approval of Notice of Completion, Southland Roofing Inc., Bid 2425-029 Clay Tile Roof Replacement, William McKinley Elementary School (Bond Fund) 11.j Discussion and Approval of Amended Board Representation on District and Community Committees/Groups for 2025 11.k Approval of Interim Superintendent Employment Contract for Acting Superintendent Dr. Oscar Macias 11.l Approval of Revised Board Policy 6170.1 Transitional Kindergarten 12. CONSENT AGENDA Andrew Cantwell, Chief Administrative Officer, recommends that the Board of Education approve an agreement between Burbank Unified School District and Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc. for the 60 month lease of a District vehicle to be used by the FACTS program, effective August 1, 2025 through August 31, 2030, not to exceed $6,236 annually (including lease termination fees) (01.0-58100.0-50010-11100-5611-7440000000), and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD AR 3314, as presented. Approval Enterprise Lease FACTS 072425.pdf Sarah Rudchenko, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Services recommends that the Board of Education ratify the Extension of Employment Contract for Assistant Superintendent Educational Services effective from July 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025, as presented. Ratification of Extension of Employment Contract for Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services.pdf Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, recommends that the Board of Education accept the following as completed: Bid 2425-029 Clay Tile Roof Replacement at William McKinley Elementary School, PO #25003953, not to exceed $94,430.00 (21.3-00000-0-91008-85000-6230-209-0000) Bond Fund, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD R3314, as presented. NOC_Southland_McKinley_Bond.pdf The President of the Board of Education recommends that the Members of the Board approve the amended list of Board Representation on Committees / Groups for 2025, following discussion, as presented. Board Representation on Committees_Report 2025.pdf Sarah Rudchenko, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, recommends that the Board of Education approve the employment contract with Dr. Oscar Macias, as Interim Superintendent of Schools, effective (date pending) and ending on June 30, 2026, unless terminated earlier as provided by the terms of the Contract or as required by law, as presented. Macias Interim Contract (2025).pdf Peter Knapik, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve the proposed revision to Board Policy 6170.1 Transitional Kindergarten, as presented. Board Policy 6170.1 Revision.pdf 5 Burbank Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting – THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2025

12.a Approval of the 2025-2026 Purchase Order Report 12.b Approval of Amended District Memberships 2025-2026 12.c Ratification of Amended Authorization of Signatures 12.d Approval of Personnel Report Number 25-26-02 12.e Ratification of Agreement for Instructional Consultant Services 12.f Approval of Instructional Consultant Services 12.g Approval of Non-Instructional Consultant Services 12.h Approval of Agreement for Professional Services Provided by Family Services Agency of Burbank for Special Education Students 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. Mariam Abdelhamid, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve purchase orders for 2025-2026 as listed through June 30, 2025, as presented. 2025-2026 Purchase Order Report.pdf Andrew Cantwell, Chief Administrative Officer, recommends that the Board of Education approve the amended District Memberships for the 2025-2026 school year, as presented. Amended District Memberships - CITE 072425.pdf Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services recommends that the Board of Education ratify the authorization of signatures, for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, as presented. Amended Authorization Signatures 25-26 072425.pdf Sarah Rudchenko, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve Personnel Report number 25-26-02, covering Certificated and Classified personnel and consisting of Pages 1 to 9 inclusive, as presented. Personnel Report 25-26-02.pdf Peter Knapik, Assistant Superintendent of Educational 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 Consent 072425.pdf Peter Knapik, Assistant Superintendent of Educational 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 072425.pdf Peter Knapik, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve the non-instructional consultant services to support the school and/or District goals and exercise authority to sign the agreements pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. Approval of Non-Instructional Consultant 072425.pdf Peter Knapik, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, recommends that the Board 6 Burbank Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting – THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2025

12.i Approval of Agreement for Professional Services Provided by California State University Northridge for Special Education Students 12.j Approval of Agreement for Professional Services Provided by Aya Healthcare, Inc. for Special Education Students 12.k Approval of Agreement for Professional Services Provided by MYBASEPAY USA LLC for Special Education Students 12.l Approval of Agreement for Professional Services Provided by The Stepping Stones Group for Special Education Students 12.mRatification of Agreement for Professional Services Provided by EverDrivenTechnologies, LLC F/K/A/ ALS Schools for Special Education Students of Education approve the agreement between the Burbank Unified School District and the Family Services Agency of Burbank to provide IEP-based mental health services for qualifying Special Education students, effective July 25, 2025 through June 30, 2026, not to exceed $480,000 (01.0-65460.0-57601-11800-5810-7440000), and the authority to sign the contract be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. SPED Professional Services Family Services Agency of Burbank.pdf Peter Knapik, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve an agreement between the Burbank Unified School District and California State University Northridge, to provide Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE) and attend IEPs for Special Education students, not to exceed $4,600 (01.0-65000.0-57602- 11900-5850-7440000), effective August 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. SPED Professional Services California State University Northridge.pdf Peter Knapik, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve an agreement between Burbank Unified School District and Aya Healthcare, Inc. to provide a credentialed special education teacher, not to exceed $135,975 (01.0-65000.0-57601-11804-5810-7440000), effective August 8, 2025 through May 29, 2026 and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. SPED Professional Services Aya Healthcare.pdf Peter Knapik, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve an agreement between Burbank Unified School District and MYBASEPAY USA LLC to provide a credentialed special education teacher, not to exceed $136,622.50 (01.0-65000.0-57601-11804-5810-7440000), effective August 8, 2025 through May 29, 2026 and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. SPED Professional Services MYBASEPAY_Teacher.pdf Peter Knapik, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve an agreement between Burbank Unified School District and The Stepping Stones Group to provide a credentialed special education teacher, not to exceed $121,695 (01.0-65000.0-57601-11804-5810-7440000), effective August 8, 2024 through May 29, 2026 and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. SPED Professional Services The Stepping Stones Group_Teacher.pdf Peter Knapik, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, recommends that the Board 7 Burbank Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting – THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2025

12.n Amended Agreement for Professional Services Provided by Adams Silva & McNally LLP for Special Education 12.o Approval of Notice of Completion, AME Builders Inc., Emergency Roof Repair, District Administration Office (Emergency Fund) 12.p Approval of Notice of Completion, Time and Alarm Systems, Furnish and Install New Bogen Nyquist Integrated Communication System, Burbank Adult School (Adult Education Fund) 12.q Approval of Notice of Completion, Asbestos Control Testing Inc., Abatement Services, Kitchen Project, Dolores Huerta Middle School (Fund 13-Food Services) 12.r Approval of Award of Contract, California Marquee Inc., Furnish and Install Marquee Sign, of Education ratify an agreement between the Burbank Unified School District and EverDriven Technologies, LLC F/K/A ALC Schools for transportation services for Special Education Students on an as needed basis, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, not to exceed $64,754 (01.0-07240.0-50010-36000-5812-7440000), and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. SPED Professional Services EverDrive Technologies_Ratification.pdf Peter Knapik, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, recommends that the Board of Education amend an agreement between Burbank Unified School District and Adams Silva & McNally LLP, to perform specific services, not to exceed $514,164.33 (01.0- 65000.0-50010-21000-5820-7440000), 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 April 18, 2024 for a total not to exceed $300,000. The second amendment added $200,000. This amendment adds an additional $14,164.33. The new not to exceed amount is $514,164.33. SPED Professional Services Adams Silva & McNally_Amendment.pdf Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, recommends that the Board of Education accept the following as completed: Emergency Roof Repair at the District Administration Office, PO #25002844, not to exceed $92,300.00 (01.0-00000-0- 0000-72001-6230-000-0000) Emergency Fund, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD AR3314, as presented. NOC_AME_DO_Emergency.pdf Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, recommends that the Board of Education accept the following as completed: Furnish and Install New Bogen Nyquist Integrated Communication System at Burbank Adult School, PO #25002332, 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) Adult Education Fund, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD AR3314, as presented. NOC_Time and Alarm_BAS_Adult Ed Fund.pdf Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, recommends that the Board of Education accept the following as completed: Abatement Services for Kitchen Project at Dolores Huerta Middle School, PO #25003875, not to exceed $48,250 (130-53100- 0-00000-37000-6250-749-0000) Fund 13-Food Services, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD AR3314, as presented. NOC_Asbestos_Huerta_Fund 13 FS.pdf 8 Burbank Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting – THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2025

Providencia Elementary (Gift Fund) 12.s Ratification of Agreement, Becklars Holding LLC, /Avantguard, District-Wide Fire Alarm Monitoring Services, Various Sites (General Fund) 12.t Approval of Purchase, Class Leasing, Two (2) Relocatable Classroom Buildings, Adult School Medical Career Training Program, Burbank Adult School (Adult Education Fund) 13. REPORTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS 13.a Reports from Board Members 14. ADJOURNMENT Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve an award of contract between Burbank Unified School District and California Marquee Inc., to Furnish and Install Marquee Sign at Providencia Elementary, effective July 2

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BURBANK UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING Thursday, July 24, 2025 5:00 p.m. Closed Session 6:00 p.m. Open Session Burbank Unified School District Third Floor, Board Room 1900 W. Olive Ave. Burbank, California AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 1.a NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC 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. 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/NHc8n1jf443ZoWKz5 3pm on Wednesday, July 23rd. 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. Burbank Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting – THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2025 1

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 3. CLOSED SESSION 3.a Conference with Labor Negotiator, Pursuant to Government Code 54957.6 3.b Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release Pursuant to Government Code 54957 3.c Government Code section 54957 3.d Government Code section 54957.6 4. RECONVENE IN PUBLIC SESSION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 5. REPORTING ON CLOSED SESSION 6. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA 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. 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. The Board will meet in Closed Session for the purpose of the following: Agency Negotiator: Sarah Rudchenko, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Employee Organization: California School Employees Association (CSEA) Chapter 674 Public employee appointment/employment Title: Acting/Interim Superintendent Conference with labor negotiator Name of negotiator: Board President Unrepresented employee: Acting/Interim Superintendent 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, Fernandeno Tataviam, and First Nations on which we are learning, educating, and living. Burbank Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting – THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2025 2

7. ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS 8. REPORTS FROM THE BOARD AND STAFF 8.a Burbank Teacher's Association (BTA), California School Employees Association (CSEA), Burbank Association of School Administrators (BASA) 8.b Reports from the Superintendent 9. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD 9.a Public Communications on Agenda Items and on Any Subject Within the Jurisdiction of the School Board 9.b Superintendent's Comments 9.c Board Members' Responses 10. REPORTS TO THE BOARD 11. NEW AND/OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS 11.a Ratification of Agreement for Claims Administration Services with Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. 11.b Ratification of Agreement for Professional Services (Human Resources) The Board President will announce any requests for adjustments to the meeting agenda. Sarah Schwartz; BTA President, Laura Bauman, CSEA President, and Laura Flosi, BASA President will report on association business. Oscar Macias, Acting Superintendent will report on items of interest to the Board of Education and the community. 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 with precedence given to students and employees. The Superintendent may refer the matter to the proper department for review. Oscar Macias, Acting Superintendent, will respond to public comment. Board Members will respond to public comment. Andrew Cantwell, Chief Administrative Officer, recommends that the Board of Education ratify an agreement between Burbank Unified School District and Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. to provide claims administration services for past uninsured Workers Comp Claims (1979-2005), effective, July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, not to exceed $9,500 (01.0-00000.0-00000-00000-9532-0000000), and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD AR 3314, as presented. Sedgwick Agreement 072425.pdf Sarah Rudchenko, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Services, recommends that the Board of Education ratify the Consultant Agreement between the Burbank Unified School District and Sign Up Interpreting Services, LLC, to provide American Sign Language Burbank Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting – THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2025 3

11.c Approval of Agreement for Professional Services (Human Resources) 11.d Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between the Burbank Unified School District and the Los Angeles County of Education for the Beginning Teacher Intern Program for the 2025-2026 School Year 11.e Approval of Agreement with Family Service Agency of Burbank to Provide School-Based Counseling Services 11.f Approval of Agreement with Family Service Agency of Burbank to Provide High School Student Care Centers interpreting to employees, not to exceed $200,000.00 (010-00000-0-00000-72000-5850- 7550000), effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD--AR 3314, as presented. Ratification of Agreement for Professional Services (Human Resources).pdf Sarah Rudchenko, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve the Agreement for Professional Services between the Burbank Unified School District and the Department of General Service/Office of Administrative Hearings to provide services of Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) for the purpose of managing cases and conducting hearings under Government Code section 27727, effective July 25, 2025 through until terminated five (5) years on July 25, 2030, not to exceed $48,000.00 (010-00000-0-00000-72000-5850-7550000), and that authority to sign the Agreement for Professional Services be exercised pursuant to BUSD--AR 3314, as presented. Approval of Agreement for Professional Services (Human Resources).pdf Sarah Rudchenko, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Burbank Unified School District and the Los Angeles County of Education for the Beginning Teacher Intern Program for the 2025-2026 School Year, effective July 25, 2025 through June 30, 2026, as presented. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between the Burbank Unified School District and the Los Angeles County of Education for the Beginning Teacher Intern Program for the 2025-2026 School Year.pdf Peter Knapik, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve the agreement between the Burbank Unified School District and the Family Service Agency of Burbank, to provide individual and group counseling to elementary and secondary school pupils, as required, effective July 25, 2025 through June 30, 2026, not to exceed $130,500.00 (010-01500.0-11202-10000-5810-7420000) LCAP supplemental funds, and that the authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD -AR 3314, as presented. FSA_School_Based_Counseling_7 24 25.pdf Peter Knapik, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve the agreement between the Burbank Unified School District and the Family Service Agency of Burbank, to continue to provide counseling and administrative services at the JBHS and BHS student Care Centers, effective July 25, 2025 through June 30, 2026, not to exceed $100,000 (010-90350.0-57601-11800-5810-7440000) MediCal Admin Activities (MAA) funds, and that the authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD -AR 3314, as presented. FSA_Student_Care_Center_7 24 25.pdf Burbank Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting – THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2025 4

11.g Approval of Agreement for Professional Services with Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc. 11.h Ratification of Extension of Employment Contract for Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services 11.i Approval of Notice of Completion, Southland Roofing Inc., Bid 2425-029 Clay Tile Roof Replacement, William McKinley Elementary School (Bond Fund) 11.j Discussion and Approval of Amended Board Representation on District and Community Committees/Groups for 2025 11.k Approval of Interim Superintendent Employment Contract for Acting Superintendent Dr. Oscar Macias 11.l Approval of Revised Board Policy 6170.1 Transitional Kindergarten 12. CONSENT AGENDA Andrew Cantwell, Chief Administrative Officer, recommends that the Board of Education approve an agreement between Burbank Unified School District and Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc. for the 60 month lease of a District vehicle to be used by the FACTS program, effective August 1, 2025 through August 31, 2030, not to exceed $6,236 annually (including lease termination fees) (01.0-58100.0-50010-11100-5611-7440000000), and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD AR 3314, as presented. Approval Enterprise Lease FACTS 072425.pdf Sarah Rudchenko, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Services recommends that the Board of Education ratify the Extension of Employment Contract for Assistant Superintendent Educational Services effective from July 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025, as presented. Ratification of Extension of Employment Contract for Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services.pdf Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, recommends that the Board of Education accept the following as completed: Bid 2425-029 Clay Tile Roof Replacement at William McKinley Elementary School, PO #25003953, not to exceed $94,430.00 (21.3-00000-0-91008-85000-6230-209-0000) Bond Fund, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD R3314, as presented. NOC_Southland_McKinley_Bond.pdf The President of the Board of Education recommends that the Members of the Board approve the amended list of Board Representation on Committees / Groups for 2025, following discussion, as presented. Board Representation on Committees_Report 2025.pdf Sarah Rudchenko, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, recommends that the Board of Education approve the employment contract with Dr. Oscar Macias, as Interim Superintendent of Schools, effective (date pending) and ending on June 30, 2026, unless terminated earlier as provided by the terms of the Contract or as required by law, as presented. Macias Interim Contract (2025).pdf Peter Knapik, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve the proposed revision to Board Policy 6170.1 Transitional Kindergarten, as presented. Board Policy 6170.1 Revision.pdf Burbank Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting – THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2025 5

12.a Approval of the 2025-2026 Purchase Order Report 12.b Approval of Amended District Memberships 2025-2026 12.c Ratification of Amended Authorization of Signatures 12.d Approval of Personnel Report Number 25-26-02 12.e Ratification of Agreement for Instructional Consultant Services 12.f Approval of Instructional Consultant Services 12.g Approval of Non-Instructional Consultant Services 12.h Approval of Agreement for Professional Services Provided by Family Services Agency of Burbank for Special Education Students 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. Mariam Abdelhamid, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve purchase orders for 2025-2026 as listed through June 30, 2025, as presented. 2025-2026 Purchase Order Report.pdf Andrew Cantwell, Chief Administrative Officer, recommends that the Board of Education approve the amended District Memberships for the 2025-2026 school year, as presented. Amended District Memberships - CITE 072425.pdf Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services recommends that the Board of Education ratify the authorization of signatures, for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, as presented. Amended Authorization Signatures 25-26 072425.pdf Sarah Rudchenko, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve Personnel Report number 25-26-02, covering Certificated and Classified personnel and consisting of Pages 1 to 9 inclusive, as presented. Personnel Report 25-26-02.pdf Peter Knapik, Assistant Superintendent of Educational 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 Consent 072425.pdf Peter Knapik, Assistant Superintendent of Educational 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 072425.pdf Peter Knapik, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve the non-instructional consultant services to support the school and/or District goals and exercise authority to sign the agreements pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. Approval of Non-Instructional Consultant 072425.pdf Peter Knapik, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, recommends that the Board Burbank Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting – THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2025 6

12.i Approval of Agreement for Professional Services Provided by California State University Northridge for Special Education Students 12.j Approval of Agreement for Professional Services Provided by Aya Healthcare, Inc. for Special Education Students 12.k Approval of Agreement for Professional Services Provided by MYBASEPAY USA LLC for Special Education Students 12.l Approval of Agreement for Professional Services Provided by The Stepping Stones Group for Special Education Students 12.mRatification of Agreement for Professional Services Provided by EverDrivenTechnologies, LLC F/K/A/ ALS Schools for Special Education Students of Education approve the agreement between the Burbank Unified School District and the Family Services Agency of Burbank to provide IEP-based mental health services for qualifying Special Education students, effective July 25, 2025 through June 30, 2026, not to exceed $480,000 (01.0-65460.0-57601-11800-5810-7440000), and the authority to sign the contract be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. SPED Professional Services Family Services Agency of Burbank.pdf Peter Knapik, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve an agreement between the Burbank Unified School District and California State University Northridge, to provide Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE) and attend IEPs for Special Education students, not to exceed $4,600 (01.0-65000.0-57602- 11900-5850-7440000), effective August 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. SPED Professional Services California State University Northridge.pdf Peter Knapik, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve an agreement between Burbank Unified School District and Aya Healthcare, Inc. to provide a credentialed special education teacher, not to exceed $135,975 (01.0-65000.0-57601-11804-5810-7440000), effective August 8, 2025 through May 29, 2026 and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. SPED Professional Services Aya Healthcare.pdf Peter Knapik, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve an agreement between Burbank Unified School District and MYBASEPAY USA LLC to provide a credentialed special education teacher, not to exceed $136,622.50 (01.0-65000.0-57601-11804-5810-7440000), effective August 8, 2025 through May 29, 2026 and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. SPED Professional Services MYBASEPAY_Teacher.pdf Peter Knapik, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve an agreement between Burbank Unified School District and The Stepping Stones Group to provide a credentialed special education teacher, not to exceed $121,695 (01.0-65000.0-57601-11804-5810-7440000), effective August 8, 2024 through May 29, 2026 and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. SPED Professional Services The Stepping Stones Group_Teacher.pdf Peter Knapik, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, recommends that the Board Burbank Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting – THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2025 7

12.n Amended Agreement for Professional Services Provided by Adams Silva & McNally LLP for Special Education 12.o Approval of Notice of Completion, AME Builders Inc., Emergency Roof Repair, District Administration Office (Emergency Fund) 12.p Approval of Notice of Completion, Time and Alarm Systems, Furnish and Install New Bogen Nyquist Integrated Communication System, Burbank Adult School (Adult Education Fund) 12.q Approval of Notice of Completion, Asbestos Control Testing Inc., Abatement Services, Kitchen Project, Dolores Huerta Middle School (Fund 13-Food Services) 12.r Approval of Award of Contract, California Marquee Inc., Furnish and Install Marquee Sign, of Education ratify an agreement between the Burbank Unified School District and EverDriven Technologies, LLC F/K/A ALC Schools for transportation services for Special Education Students on an as needed basis, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, not to exceed $64,754 (01.0-07240.0-50010-36000-5812-7440000), and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. SPED Professional Services EverDrive Technologies_Ratification.pdf Peter Knapik, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, recommends that the Board of Education amend an agreement between Burbank Unified School District and Adams Silva & McNally LLP, to perform specific services, not to exceed $514,164.33 (01.0- 65000.0-50010-21000-5820-7440000), 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 April 18, 2024 for a total not to exceed $300,000. The second amendment added $200,000. This amendment adds an additional $14,164.33. The new not to exceed amount is $514,164.33. SPED Professional Services Adams Silva & McNally_Amendment.pdf Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, recommends that the Board of Education accept the following as completed: Emergency Roof Repair at the District Administration Office, PO #25002844, not to exceed $92,300.00 (01.0-00000-0- 0000-72001-6230-000-0000) Emergency Fund, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD AR3314, as presented. NOC_AME_DO_Emergency.pdf Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, recommends that the Board of Education accept the following as completed: Furnish and Install New Bogen Nyquist Integrated Communication System at Burbank Adult School, PO #25002332, 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) Adult Education Fund, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD AR3314, as presented. NOC_Time and Alarm_BAS_Adult Ed Fund.pdf Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, recommends that the Board of Education accept the following as completed: Abatement Services for Kitchen Project at Dolores Huerta Middle School, PO #25003875, not to exceed $48,250 (130-53100- 0-00000-37000-6250-749-0000) Fund 13-Food Services, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD AR3314, as presented. NOC_Asbestos_Huerta_Fund 13 FS.pdf Burbank Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting – THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2025 8

Providencia Elementary (Gift Fund) 12.s Ratification of Agreement, Becklars Holding LLC, /Avantguard, District-Wide Fire Alarm Monitoring Services, Various Sites (General Fund) 12.t Approval of Purchase, Class Leasing, Two (2) Relocatable Classroom Buildings, Adult School Medical Career Training Program, Burbank Adult School (Adult Education Fund) 13. REPORTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS 13.a Reports from Board Members 14. ADJOURNMENT Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve an award of contract between Burbank Unified School District and California Marquee Inc., to Furnish and Install Marquee Sign at Providencia Elementary, effective July 2

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