Regular Board Meeting

1 Wednesday, September 13, 2023 Regular Board Meeting 1. Table of Contents Subject 1.01 Regular Board Meeting Agenda Summary Meeting Sep 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information File Attachments 9-13-23 Summary Agenda.pdf (218 KB) 9-13-23 Final Detailed Agenda.pdf (13,120 KB) 9-13-23 Final Revisions Report.pdf (731 KB) 1. Table of Contents Subject 1.02 Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Sep 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information File Attachments 1. Table of Contents Subject 1.03 Announcement of Action Taken in Closed Session Meeting Sep 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information File Attachments 1. Table of Contents Subject 1.04 Superintendent's Comments - Corrections or Additions to the Agenda Meeting Sep 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information File Attachments 1. Table of Contents Subject 1.05 Presentations Meeting Sep 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information United Nation's High School Essay Contest Winners - Mrs. Monica Principe Ballet Folklórico Dance Presentation - Ms. Paula Rafael File Attachments 1. Table of Contents Subject 1.06 Student Representative Comments Meeting Sep 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information File Attachments 1. Table of Contents Subject 1.07 Associated Pomona Teachers' Representative Comments Meeting Sep 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information File Attachments 1. Table of Contents Subject 1.08 California School Employees' Association Representative Comments Meeting Sep 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information File Attachments 1. Table of Contents Subject 1.09 Pomona Administrators, Confidential/Classified Management Employees Comments Meeting Sep 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information File Attachments 1. Table of Contents Subject 1.10 Audience Comments Meeting Sep 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information File Attachments 2. Information Items/Presentations Subject 2.01 Superintendent Oral Communications on Agenda Items Meeting Sep 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information File Attachments 2. Information Items/Presentations Subject 2.02 Associated Pomona Teacher 2023-24 Teacher of the Year Meeting Sep 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information It it recommended that the Board of Education recognize Donovan Macleod as the Associated Pomona Teacher 2023-24 Teacher of the Year for Pomona Unified School District. Mr. Macleod who teaches at Village Academy High School has been an employee for 16 years. Mr. Macleod will be honored by the Los Angeles County of Education at their awards luncheon on Friday, September 22, 2023. Pomona Unified School District recognizes Donovan Macleod as the Associated Pomona Teacher 2023-24 Teacher of the Year. File Attachments 2. Information Items/Presentations Subject 2.03 Approval of Minutes for the Regular Board Meeting of July 26, 2023 Meeting Sep 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the minutes for the Regular Board Meeting of July 26, 2023. File Attachments 7-26-23 Board Meeting Minutes.pdf (38 KB) Motion & Voting The item was moved by Dr. Nashua, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Lisa Nashua, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 3. Consent Calendar Subject 3.01 Oral Communications on Consent Calendar Items Only Meeting Sep 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type File Attachments 3. Consent Calendar Subject 3.02 Consent Calendar Meeting Sep 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) The following items are of a routine nature and may be adopted as a single item (items 3 through 8). The Board may remove items from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration. File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 3. Consent Calendar Subject 3.03 Proclamation in Recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month Meeting Sep 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt the attached Proclamation in Recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 - October 15, 2023. See Attachment: File Attachments Proclamation-Hispanic Heritage 2023 (1).pdf (79 KB) Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 3. Consent Calendar Subject 3.04 Proclamation in Recognition of Week of the School Administrator - October 8-14, 2023 Meeting Sep 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt the attached Proclamation in Recognition of Week of the School Administrator, October 8-14, 2023. File Attachments Proclamation Week of the School Administrator.pdf (76 KB) Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 3. Consent Calendar Subject 3.05 Proclamation in Recognition of Filipino American History Month - October 2023 Meeting Sep 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt the attached Proclamation in Recognition of Filipino American History Month, October 2023. File Attachments Proclamation Filipino American History Month 2023.pdf (75 KB) Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 4. Educational Services Subject 4.01 Certificated Personnel - Special Assignments - REVISED Meeting Sep 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve or ratify the special assignments for the following certificated personnel, or appropriately qualified alternates who will serve in the same capacity as listed below. Payment will be made in accordance with Appendix V, and Appendix X, Section IV or with Appendix IV, Child Development Certificated Salary Schedule of the Agreement between the Pomona Unified School District Board of Education and the Associated Pomona Teachers. The specific purposes of the special assignments are as follows: See Attachment : 4.01 File Attachments 4_01CertSpecAssignREVISED.pdf (305 KB) Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 4. Educational Services Subject 4.02 Certificated Personnel - Inservice Meeting Sep 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve or ratify the following certificated personnel, or appropriately qualified alternates who will serve in the same capacity, to participate in specified inservice training programs. Payment will be in accordance with Administrative Regulations 4152(a). The specific purposes of the inservices are as follows: See Attachment : 4.02 File Attachments 4_02CertInservice.pdf (117 KB) Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 4. Educational Services Subject 4.03 Classified Personnel – Special Assignments Meeting Sep 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve or ratify the following classified personnel, or appropriately qualified alternates who will serve in the same capacity, to participate in specified special assignments. Payment will be made at the employee's regular rate of pay. The specific purposes of the special assignments are as follows: See Attachment : 4.03 File Attachments 4_03ClassSpecAssign.pdf (95 KB) Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 4. Educational Services Subject 4.04 Professional Meeting Attendance Meeting Sep 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve or ratify the following personnel, or appropriately qualified alternates who will serve in the same capacity, to attend the professional meetings indicated with all actual and necessary expenses. Cost figures shown are estimates per person. Conference costs for participants at the same conference may vary based upon the number of days of attendance, lodging, and related expenses. See Attachment: 4.04 File Attachments 4_04ProfMeetingAttend.pdf (168 KB) Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 4. Educational Services Subject 4.05 Amendments Meeting Sep 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following amendments to action taken at a previous Board meeting. See Attachment : 4.05 File Attachments 4_05Amendments.pdf (69 KB) Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 5. Human Resources Subject 5.01 Certificated Personnel - REVISED Meeting Sep 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve or ratify the following report for Certificated Personnel. The following items are included in the attached report: 5a.01 Administrative Assignments - Revised 5a.02 Resignations 5a.03 Leave of Absence and Intermittent Leave of Absence (with or without pay) 5a.04 Changes of Assignment, Salary or Status 5a.05 Elections - Revised 5a.06 Elections - Substitute Teachers 5a.07 Salary Reclassifications - Revised 5a.08 Approval for Variable Term Waiver - Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential 5a.09 Special Assignment - Department Chairperson 5a.10 Special Assignment - Detention Supervisor 5a.11 Special Assignment - Dual Language 5a.12 Special Assignment - Elementary Combination Class - Revised 5a.13 Special Assignment - Home & Hospital Program 5a.14 Special Assignment - Mt. San Antonio College's High School Outreach Program 5a.15 Special Assignment - Sixth Period - Revised 5a.16 Special Assignment - Unit Leaders - Revised 5a.17 Coaches 5a.18 National Board Certification 5a.19 Release of Substitute Teachers 5a.20 Amendments See Attachment: File Attachments Certificated Board Report 9-13-23 REVISIONS.pdf (630 KB) Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 5. Human Resources Subject 5.02 Classified Personnel Meeting Sep 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve or ratify the following report for Classified Personnel. The following items are included in the attached report: 5b.01 Administrative Assignment 5b.02 Resignations 5b.03 Leaves of Absence (with or without pay) and Intermittent Leave of Absence (with or without pay) 5b.04 Catastrophic Leave - Donation of Illness/Vacation Hours 5b.05 Changes of Assignment, Salary or Status 5b.06 Elections 5b.07 Temporary Assignments 5b.08 Summer Employment - Child Development 5b.09 Bilingual Stipend 5b.10 Tuition Reimbursement - Professional Growth 5b.11 Special Assignment - School Mental Health Services 5b.12 Special Assignment - Customer Service Training 5b.13 Amendments See Attachment: File Attachments Classified Board Report 9-13-23.pdf (490 KB) Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 5. Human Resources Subject 5.03 Non-Classified Personnel Meeting Sep 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve or ratify the following report for Non-Classified Personnel. The following items are included in the attached report: 5c.01 Elections 5c.02 Release of Substitutes and Non-Classified Employees See Attachment: File Attachments 5.03 Non-Classified Board Report 9-13-23.pdf (26 KB) Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 6. Position Control Subject 6.01 Certificated – Establishment of Fund for Position: Teacher Specialist Meeting Sep 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the budgeting of funds for the following position: Position to be Funded: Teacher Specialist APT Schedule G Regional Occupational Program Requisition : #241146 Funding: LCFF - Pupil and Community Services 011-00000-9-38200-21100-1910-700-8753 Rationale: The Teaching Teacher Specialist position will provide support to the Regional Occupational Program. There are sufficient funds to cover this position. File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 6. Position Control Subject 6.02 Classified - Establishment of Fund for Positions: Paraeducator, Bilingual Meeting Sep 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the budgeting of funds for the following positions: Positions to be Funded : Paraeducator, Bilingual CSEA Range 23 6-hours/day, 9-months Fremont Academy 7-12 School, Ganesha High School Requisitions : #240875, 240876, 240877, 240878 Funding: LCFF - Supplemental & Concentration 011-01500-9-11100-10000-2110-X20-7445 Rationale: The Paraeducator, Bilingual positions will provide additional support to the school sites. There are sufficient funds to cover these positions. File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 6. Position Control Subject 6.03 Classified - Establishment of Fund for Positions: School Climate Safety Officer Meeting Sep 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the budgeting of funds for the following positions: Positions to be Funded: School Climate Safety Officers CSEA Range 43 8-hours/day, 9-months Diamond Ranch High School, Simons Middle School Requisitions: #241411, 241412 Funding: LCFF - Supplemental & Concentration 011-01500-9-00000-83000-2210-3XX-8706 Rationale: The School Climate Safety Officer Positions will provide support to the High School Sites. There are sufficient funds to cover these positions. File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 6. Position Control Subject 6.04 Amendment – Classified Position Meeting Sep 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education ratify the following amendment to action taken at a previous Board Meeting: Board Agenda Date: 08/23/23 Agenda Item: 6.05 Classified Position: Attendance Clerk Amend to correct funding source: From: 110-00000-0-00000-72000-2410-1XX-8102 To: 011-00000-0-00000-72000-2410-1XX-8102 File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.01 Fiscal Operations: Report of Warrants and Purchase Orders Meeting Sep 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve and ratify the following warrants, purchase orders, and transactions which cover the period of August 1, 2023, through August 31, 2023. Copies of the warrant registers and purchase orders are available in the Business Office. Certificated Salary Warrants Classified Salary Warrants Commercial Warrants Food Services Warrants # 16965- # 17006 TOTAL Purchase orders $ 3,293,129.13 $ 5,732,087.79 $ 23,604,909.54 $ 253,322.58 $ 32,883,449.04 #44000845-44001481 File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.02 Fiscal Operations: Budget Transfers Meeting Sep 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the attached budget transfers. See Attachment : 7.02 File Attachments 7.02 Budget Transfers 9.13.223.pdf (199 KB) Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.03 Fiscal Operations: Budget Adjustment No. 1 Meeting Sep 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve Budget Adjustment No. 1 for the 2023-24 fiscal year. See Attachment: 7.03 File Attachments 7.03 BudAdj No. 1 09.13.23 final.pdf (2,646 KB) Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.04 Fiscal Operations: Approval of Change Order Meeting Sep 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Consistent with previous Board action, it is recommended that the Board of Ed ucation ratify the following change order subsequent to Board authority ( Ed ucation Code Section 39656), for the period of May 17, 2023, through September 13, 2023. Site Contractor Bid Number Original Contract Amount Change Order Number Change Order Amount Park West Pave West, Inc. 08(22-23)FP $825,000 1 ($40,238.60) Rationale : The legal requirement for ratification is that Board action must occur at least on an annual basis. As a practical business matter, submittals of change orders dealing with construction contracts for ratification being placed on a regular agenda basis serve administrative control purposes rather than legal purposes. California Public Contract Code Section 20118.4 authorizes a school district's governing board to approve change orders to existing District construction contracts if the negotiated cost does not exceed the greater of $15,000 or ten percent (10%) of the original contract price. Education Code Section 39656 authorizes a delegation of this authority to the Superintendent or designee by a majority vote of the Board. At its meeting on June 28, 2023, the Board of Education designated this authority to execute change orders for construction projects to the Superintendent or designee . File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.05 Fiscal Operations: Report of Unaudited Actuals 2022-23 Meeting Sep 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the District's Report of Unaudited Actuals for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. Rationale: The Report of Unaudited Actuals is posted on the District web page for review. Under AB1200, districts are required to file final financial statements (unaudited actuals) with the County Office of Education for the previous fiscal year. The County Office certifies and forwards the report to the Superintendent of Public Instruction by October 15 of each year. Click here to access the District web page File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.06 Fiscal Operations: Approval of Purchase Orders for California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (CUPCCAA) Meeting Sep 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education ratify and approve purchase order transactions for the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. Issued in accordance with the California Uniform Public Construction Act (CUPCCAA). The Board of Education has previously adopted Resolution No. 18 (2014-15), elections to participate in the uniform cost accounting procedures of CUPCCAA and adopting streamlined informal bidding procedures for public project under a certain cost threshold (currently $200,000) in accordance with CUPCCAA Under the Education Code and the CUPCCAA policies and procedures, authorized District staff may enter into purchase transactions for such projects, subject to ratification or approval by the Board of Education. File Attachments BA 09.13.2023 CUPCCA Purchase Orders.pdf (9 KB) Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.07 Approval of Employee Benefit Program Meeting Sep 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following employee health benefit plans for the plan year October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024. American Fidelity Section 125 Plan Anthem Blue Cross Delta Dental Kaiser Permanente Vision Service Plan (VSP) MetLife Dental Funding: Various Benefit Accounts Verification of sufficient funding will be made prior to processing. Rationale: The Employee Benefits Selection Committee (EBSC), with representatives from each bargaining unit and the District, is charged with reviewing, evaluating, and recommending benefit plans to the District. The EBSC engaged the services of a benefits consultant to solicit health benefit proposals from carriers for 2023-24. Following the review of benefit renewal proposals, the committee recommends these plans for 2023-24. American Fidelity will continue to administer the District's Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plan, which was established in the 1988-89 fiscal year to allow employees to purchase health and welfare benefits on a pretax basis. File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.08 Authorization to Use Multi-Year Bids - 2023-24 Fiscal Year (Master Service Agreement) MSA Meeting Sep 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is requested that the Board of Education ratify the use of the following competitive bids and the orders and purchases by the District thereunder for the 2023-24 fiscal year. Agency MSA # Company Commodity Hakuna Services, Inc., dba Dimension 55-22-99-31-01 Hakuna Services, Inc., dba Dimension Non-Information Technology Services (New) Funding: Various Department and Site Accounts All orders placed for services and supplies against these bids will be fully funded before purchase is made. Rationale: The District can, without going to bid, utilize such contracts pursuant to California Public Contract Code Sections 20118 and 10298. Staff has reviewed contracts available for use by the District through CMAS, NASPO and awarded piggybackable contracts from other districts and determined that the contract prices offered by Hakuna Services, Inc. dba Dimension under California Master Service Agreement No. 5-22-99-31- 01, to be fair, reasonable, and competitive. The California Master Service Agreement with Hakuna Services, Inc., dba Dimension will provide the District PPE Waste Removal Services. The California Master Agreement contracts are utilized statewide by both California state and local government agencies under delegated authority from the Department of General Services, Procurement Division, in accordance with Public Contract Code (PCC) Sections 10290, et seq. There is no administration fee as all costs are assessed to the supplier. File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.09 Authorization to Use Multi-Year Bids - 2023-24 Fiscal Year (Master Agreements) Meeting Sep 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is requested that the Board of Education approve and ratify the use of the following competitive bids and the orders and purchases by the District thereunder for the 2023-24 fiscal year. File Attachments 7.09 Auth to use and renew multi year bids 2023 2024 FY (Master Agreements) 9.13.23.pdf (106 KB) Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.10 Acceptance of Gifts and Donations Meeting Sep 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education accept with gratitude the following gifts and donations and direct that letters of appreciation be sent. See Attachment: File Attachments 7.10 Acceptance of Gifts and Donations 9.13.23.pdf (72 KB) Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.11 Business Services: Amendments Meeting Sep 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following amendments to action taken at a previous Board Meeting: See Attachment: File Attachments 7.11_Business Services _Amendments 9.13.23.pdf (53 KB) Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.12 Memorandum of Understanding: Amendment No. 1 - California State Polytechnic University of Pomona Meeting Sep 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an amendment to the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Pomona Unified School District and the State of California through the Trustees of the California State University (CSU) on behalf of the California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (University), for the pilot study of Lopez Elementary School teachers and administrators. This amendment extends the term of the MOU through October 31, 2024. All other terms of the agreement remain the same. Rationale: Approval of this amendment will allow the University investigators to conclude the interviews with Lopez Elementary School's teachers and administrators, as well as District administrators to obtain pilot data to design culturally relevant, place-based professional development, and seminars/workshops for Cal Poly Pomona pre-credentialed and pre-service teachers, as well as in-service teachers in the District. Legal Counsel has reviewed the amendment and has advised that it is sufficient for the intended purpose. A copy of this amendment is in the Office of the Assistant Superintendent/Chief Business Officer. File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.13 Memorandum of Understanding: Child Care Resource Center Meeting Sep 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Pomona Unified School District, and the Child Care Resource Center (CCRC), a California nonprofit corporation located in Chatsworth, California, to conduct Trauma Informed Care (TIC) Trainings/Cafes to childcare providers in the District’s San Bernardino County service area. This MOU is effective September 14, 2023, through December 30, 2023. There is no cost to the District. Funding: Child Development Department 120-00000-0-00000-00000-8699-831-9729 Rationale: Approval of this MOU will allow CCRC to promote and strengthen parent engagement with participants residing within the District’s service area. The services are designed for the District’s Resource and Referral to conduct TIC trainings/cafes to childcare providers and to provide reflective practice and support opportunities to family childcare providers, and families, friends, and neighbor providers. These trainings will help the providers incorporate and strengthen trauma-informed practices into their child care facilities. Legal Counsel has reviewed the MOU and has advised that it is sufficient for the intended purpose. A copy of this MOU is in the Office of the Assistant Superintendent/Chief Business Officer. File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.14 Memorandum of Understanding: Child Care Alliance of Los Angeles - Quality Start Los Angeles Program Meeting Sep 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education ratify a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Pomona Unified School District and the Child Care Alliance of Los Angeles, a California nonprofit corporation in Los Angeles, California, to provide Quality Start Los Angeles (QSLA) with early learning providers, centers and family childcare homes within the District’s Child Development programs at the following school sites: Cortez Math & Science Magnet School, Allison, Harrison, and Lopez, and Mendoza elementary schools. This MOU is effective July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. The District’s reimbursement rate is $600 per site. Funding: Child Development Department 120-90778-0-00000-00000-8590-000-9728 Rationale: Ratification of this MOU will allow Child Care Alliance of Los Angeles to provide training, technical assistance, and monetary incentives to improve or maintain the program Quality Rating Tier Position at the District’s Child Development sites. Based on a 1-5 Tier rating this funding provides coaching to instructional staff to increase quality rating. Rating of 5 is mastering quality. Increasing quality through coaching will positively affect all children in Early Childhood Education settings. The District will seek reimbursement at the maximum reimbursable amount. Legal Counsel has reviewed the MOU and has advised that it is sufficient for the intended purpose. A copy of this MOU is in the office of the Assistant Superintendent/Chief Business Officer. File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.15 Facilities Agreement: Enkay Engineering & Equipment Co., Inc. Meeting Sep 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the agreement between Pomona Unified School District and Enkay Engineering and Equipment Co., Inc., a California corporation located in Fountain Valley, California, to provide asbestos abatement services to the District at the noted hourly rates and terms. The term of this agreement is July 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024. Hourly Rate July 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024 Per hour per man (minimum 2-man crew at 4 hours) $ 178.00 Funding: Various 010 - General Fund 090 - SEEO Charter 091 - La Verne Science and Technology Charter School 120 - Child Development 213 - Prop 39 Measure PS 214 - Measure P 250 - Cap i tal Fac i lities 350 - County School Facilities 40 1 - Special Reserve-Food Serv i ce ( Capital Outlay ) 402 - Special Reserve ( Capital Outlay) Rationale: Approval of this agreement will allow the District to utilize the services of Enkay Engineering & Equipment Co., Inc. to provide asbestos abatement services. Expenditures to address specific facilities needs of the District will be made in compliance with the guidelines of Proposition 39, Measure PS, and other restricted funding as necessary. Legal Counsel has reviewed the agreement and has advised that it is sufficient for the intended purpose. A copy of this agreement is in the office of the Assistant Superintendent/Chief Business Officer. File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.16 Fiscal Agreement: Amendment No. 1 - Imagine Learning, LLC Meeting Sep 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an amendment to the agreement between Pomona Unified School District and Imagine Learning LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. This amendment removes San Antonio Elementary School from the agreement and services for Imagine Math Facts for the TLC program and decreases the amount payable under the agreement by $5,000, to a total amount not to exceed $908,610. All other terms of the agreement remain the same and the agreement remains in effect through June 30, 2024. Funding: LCFF - Supplemental/Concentration 011-00000-0-11100-21400-5840-700-1801 - District PD Elementary ($11,385) 011-00000-0-11100-10000-4340-104-1801 - Alcott ($39,338) 011-00000-0-11100-10000-4340-107-1801 - Allison ($20,322) 011-00000-0-11100-10000-4340-110-1801 - Armstrong ($3,920) 011-00000-0-11100-10000-4340-113-1801 - Arroyo ($26,274) 011-00000-0-11100-10000-4340-116-1801 - Barfield ($8,564) 011-00000-0-11100-10000-4340-181-1801 - Cortez ($13,355) 011-00000-0-11100-10000-4340-119-1801 - Decker ($7,695) 011-00000-0-11100-10000-4340-125-1801 - Golden Springs ($9,725) 011-00000-0-11100-10000-4340-128-1801 - Harrison ($8,420) 011-00000-0-11100-10000-4340-131-1801 - Kellogg ($17,128) 011-00000-0-11100-10000-4340-134-1801 - Kingsley ($29,178) 011-00000-0-11100-10000-4340-137-1801 - Lexington ($20,612) 011-00000-0-11100-10000-4340-140-1801 - Lincoln ($14,370) 011-00000-0-11100-10000-4340-180-1801 - Lopez ($28,160) 011-00000-0-11100-10000-4340-143-1801 - Madison ($21,048) 011-00000-0-11100-10000-4340-150-1801 - Pantera ($12,194) 011-00000-0-11100-10000-4340-152-1801 - Philadelphia ($27,725) 011-00000-0-11100-10000-4340-158-1801 - Ranch Hills ($5,662) 011-00000-0-11100-10000-4340-161-1801 - Roosevelt ($30,628) 011-00000-0-11100-10000-4340-164-1801 - District ($28,015) 011-00000-0-11100-10000-4340-167-1801 - San Jose ($15,242) 011-00000-0-11100-10000-4340-170-1801 - Vejar ($31,645) 011-00000-0-11100-10000-4340-173-1801 - Washington ($45,580) 011-00000-0-11100-10000-4340-176-1801 - Westmont ($14,080) 011-00000-0-11100-10000-4340-310-8704 - Diamond Ranch ($27,005) 011-00000-0-11100-10000-4340-220-8704 - Fremont Academy ($21,505) 011-00000-0-11100-10000-4340-320-8704 - Ganesha ($25,905) 011-00000-0-11100-10000-4340-330-8704 - Garey ($27,005) 011-00000-0-11100-10000-4340-430-8704 - Park West ($17,105) 011-00000-0-11100-10000-4340-340-8704 - Pomona ($25,905) 011-00000-0-11100-10000-4340-310-8704 - Village Academy ($21,505) 011-00000-0-11100-21400-5840-310-8704 - District PD Secondary ($1,500) Funding Title I 010-30100-0-11100-10000-4340-110-0000 - Armstrong ($6,120) 010-30100-0-11100-10000-4340-310-0000 - Diamond Ranch ($10,000) 010-30100-0-11100-10000-4340-128-0000 - Harrison ($8,415) 010-30100-0-11100-10000-4340-131-0000 - Kellogg ($9,180) 010-30100-0-11100-10000-4340-180-0000 - Lopez ($15,300) 010-30100-0-11100-10000-4340-143-0000 - Madison ($7,650) 010-30100-0-11100-10000-4340-150-0000 - Pantera ($3,825) 010-30100-0-11100-10000-4340-152-0000 - Philadelphia ($9,180) Funding: Adult School 110-63910-0-41100-27000-5840-820-3515 - Pomona Adult Career Education ($1,500) 110-63910-0-41350-10000-4340-820-3507 - Pomona Adult Career Education ($28,160) Funding: AB130 ELOP 010-26000-0-11100-10000-4340-xxx-6010 - ($139,000) 010-26000-0-11100-24100-5810-xxx-6010 - ($3,000) Funding: Charter School 091-26000-0-11100-10000-4340-915-2200- La Verne - ($9,580) Rationale: Approval of this amendment will remove the cost associated with San Antonio Elementary School from the agreement due to the school consolidation and the Imagine Math Facts resources originally intended for use by the TLC program will be redistributed. An effectiveness survey will be given to all teachers when they participate in any professional development offered under this agreement. Legal Counsel has reviewed the amendment and has advised that it is sufficient for the intended purpose. A copy of this amendment is in the office of the Assistant Superintendent/Chief Business Officer. File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.17 Fiscal Agreement: Amendment No. 3 - McGraw Hill LLC (Illustrative Math) Meeting Sep 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an amendment between Pomona Unified School District and McGraw Hill LLC, a Delaware limited liability company with offices in Columbus, Ohio. This amendment increases the amount payable under the agreement by $20,000 to a total amount not to exceed $1,073,669.87 to provide (2) two days of professional development services for 6th-8th grade math teachers on the current mathematics adoption of Illustrative Math. All other terms of the agreement remain the same and the agreement remains in effect through June 30, 2029. Funding: Title II 010-40350-0-11100-21400-5100-xxx-0000 Rationale: Approval of this amendment increases the total amount of the contract to provide two days of access to onsite training and professional development services with research-based Tier I instructional strategies aligned with the adopted curriculum, Illustrative Mathematics for 6th-8th grade math teachers. The two-day training includes the teacher's perspective for planning and instructional routine, 5 Practices for Orchestrating Productive Mathematics Discussions, and vertical alignment across grades 6th-8th around ratios and proportional reasoning. To measure the effectiveness there will be an analysis of the Professional Learning Feedback survey; gathering data from principal walkthroughs focused on the effectiveness of Tier I instructional strategies and/or intervention strategies; identifying the number of TLC agenda topics focused on planning Tier I instructional strategies and/or vertical alignment. This amendment allows for attendance by thirty-two teachers from the following school sites: Cortez Math & Science Magnet School, Harrison, Lexington, Pantera, San Jose, Vejar, and Westmont elementary schools, Emerson, Marshall, and Lorbeer middle schools, Fremont Academy of Engineering & Design, and SEEO Charter School. Legal Counsel has reviewed the amendment and has advised that it is sufficient for the intended purpose. A copy of this amendment is in the office of the Assistant Superintendent/Chief Business Officer. File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.18 Fiscal Agreement: Amendment No. 1 - MCT Technology, Inc. Meeting Sep 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an amendment to the agreement between Pomona Unified School District and MCT Technology, Inc., a California corporation in Chino Hills, California. This amendment increases the amount payable under the agreement by $1,320 to a total amount not to exceed $131,960 to provide for a one-time customized report for bell schedules for the 2023-2024 fiscal year for District’s Child Development Department. All other terms of the agreement remain the same and the agreement remains in effect through June 30, 2024. Funding: Child Development Department 120-60410-0-85000-39000-5840-830-9749 120-50620-0-85000-39000-5840-830-9755 120-50500-0-85000-39000-5840-830-0000 120-90776-0-71100-39000-5840-830-9764 120-90763-0-85000-39000-5840-560-9762 120-90774-0-85000-39000-5840-830-9763 Rationale: Approval of this amendment will allow MCT Technology, Inc. to provide the District’s Child Development Department with a one-time customized report to roll over bell schedules on family childcare schedules for 2023-24 fiscal year. This customized report will allow for cost and time savings for staff by reducing the time and energy required to manually enter bell schedules. Legal Counsel has reviewed the amendment and has advised that it is sufficient for the intended purpose. A copy of this amendment is in the office of the Assistant Superintendent/Chief Business Officer. File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.19 Fiscal Agreement: Amendment No. 1 - SAVVAS Learning Company LLC (6-12th Grade ELA) Meeting Sep 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an amendment to the agreement between Pomona Unified School District and SAVVAS Learning Company LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. This amendment increases the amount payable under the agreement by $39,600 to a total amount not to exceed $4,214,906.93 to include (2) two professional development training days and online access to training and professional development for the Myperspectives English Language Arts program. All other terms of the agreement remain the same and the agreement remains in effect through July 31, 2031. Funding: Title II 010-40350-0-11100-21400-5100-xxx-0000 Rationale: Approval of this agreement will allow Savvas Learning Company LLC to provide a two-day series and access to online training and professional development for 6th-12th grade teachers and District administrators. One hundred eighty-five teachers including special education teachers registered for Day 1 which was scheduled on August 10, 2023. Day 2 is scheduled for November 1, 2023, and this second day will allow teachers to implement the newly adopted curriculum for several weeks and return with feedback and to refine their initial practice with new resources. One indicator of effectiveness is that teachers will use the core pieces of SAVVAS to fidelity and can articulate why the core pieces – Introduction, Whole Group Learning, Small Group Learning and Independent Learning are important to a Student-Centered Learning Environment. Another indicator of effectiveness is that teachers are administering the Performance-based assessments and using the results to guide their next instructional moves and as an Agenda topic for conversation during TLC at middle and high school. Teachers from the following school sites will attend: Diamond Ranch, Ganesha, Garey, Park West, and Pomona high schools, SEEO Charter School, Fremont Academy of Engineering & Design and Village Academy of Film & Technology , Emerson, Lorbeer, Marshall, and Simons middle schools, Cortez Math & Science Magnet School, La Verne Science & Technology Charter School, Alcott, Allison, Armstrong, Arroyo, Barfield, Decker, Golden Springs, Harrison, Kellogg, Lexington, Lincoln, Lopez, Madison, Pantera, Philadelphia, Ranch Hills, San Jose, Vejar, and Westmont elementary schools. Legal Counsel has reviewed the amendment and has advised that is sufficient for the intended purpose. A copy of this amendment is in the office of the Assistant Superintendent/Chief Business Officer. File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.20 Fiscal Agreement: Administrative Software Applications, Inc. Meeting Sep 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an agreement between Pomona Unified School District and Administrative Software Applications, Inc., a California corporation located in Bloomington, Minnesota, for the use of the Administrative Software Applications Program (ASAPconnect) for Adult and Career Education’s student registration, attendance and data collection. The term of this agreement is July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. The total cost of the agreement is at an amount not to exceed $14,160.91. Funding: Adult Education Program 110-63910-0-41100-27000-5840-820-3500-0000 Rationale : Approval of this agreement will allow Administrative Software Applications, Inc. to provide the software to Adult and Career Education for student registration, attendance and data collection needed to comply with state and federal reporting and funding requirements. Legal Counsel has reviewed this agreement and has advised that it is sufficient for the intended purpose. A copy of this agreement is in the Office of the Assistant Superintendent/ Chief Business Officer. File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.21 Fiscal Agreement: Child Care Alliance of Los Angeles Meeting Sep 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an agreement between Pomona Unified School District, and the Child Care Alliance of Los Angeles (CCALA), a California nonprofit corporation located in Los Angeles, California, to conduct Trauma Informed Care (TIC) Trainings/Cafes to childcare providers in the District’s Los Angeles County service area. This agreement is effective September 14, 2023, through December 31, 2024. The total amount provided as reimbursement to the District shall not exceed $27,000. There is no cost to the District. Funding: Child Development Department 120-00000-0-00000-00000-8699-830-9787 Rationale: Approval of this agreement will allow CCALA to promote and strengthen provider engagement with participants residing within the District’s Los Angeles County service area. The services are designed for the District’s Resource and Referral to conduct Trauma Informed Care (TIC) trainings/cafes to childcare providers and to provide reflective practice and support opportunities to family childcare providers, families, friends, and neighbor providers. These trainings will help the providers incorporate and strengthen trauma-informed practices into their child care facilities. Legal Counsel has reviewed the agreement and has advised that it is sufficient for the intended purpose. A copy of this agreement is in the Office of the Assistant Superintendent/Chief Business Officer. File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.22 Fiscal Agreement: Child Care Alliance of Los Angeles - Quality Start Los Angeles Program Meeting Sep 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an agreement between Pomona Unified School District and the Child Care Alliance of Los Angeles, a California nonprofit corporation in Los Angeles, California, to provide Quality Start Los Angeles (QSLA) with early learning providers, centers and family childcare homes within the District’s Child Development Programs. This agreement is effective September 14, through June 30, 2024. The District’s reimbursement will not exceed $84,000. Funding: Child Development Department 120-90778-0-00000-00000-850-000-9728 Rationale: Approval of this agreement will allow Child Care Alliance of Los Angeles to provide training, technical assistance, and monetary incentives to improve or maintain the program Quality Rating Tier Position at the District’s Child Development sites. Based on a 1-5 Tier rating this funding provides coaching to instructional staff to increase quality rating of care provided, with the goal of obtaining rating of 5, mastering quality. Increasing quality through coaching will positively affect all children in Early Childhood Education settings. The District will seek reimbursement at the maximum reimbursable amount. Legal Counsel has reviewed the agreement and has advised that it is sufficient for the intended purpose. A copy of this agreement is in the office of the Assistant Superintendent/Chief Business Officer. File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.23 Fiscal Agreement: Conga Kids (Pomona Assembly) Meeting Sep 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an agreement between Pomona Unified School District and Conga Kids, a California nonprofit corporation located in Los Angeles, California, to provide a one-day assembly for the ”Discover the Diaspora” program that includes an interactive assembly with accompanying lesson plan materials. The term of this agreement is August 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. The total cost of this agreement is at an amount not to exceed $100,000. Funding: ESSER III 010-32140-0-17400-10000-58100-xxx-3183 ($25,000) 010-32140-0-17400-10000-51000-xxx-3183 ($75,000) Rationale: Approval of this agreement will allow Conga Kids to introduce a one-day assembly for the ”Discover the Diaspora” program that includes an interactive assembly with accompanying lesson plan materials and access to the Conga Kids student website. Legal Counsel has reviewed the agreement and has advised that it is sufficient for the intended purpose. A copy of this agreement is in the office of Assistant Superintendent/Chief Business Officer. File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.24 Fiscal Agreement: Conga Kids (Pomona Residency) Meeting Sep 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an agreement between Pomona Unified School District and Conga Kids, a California nonprofit corporation located in Los Angeles, California, to provide 19 dance lessons per class, over a 20-week period and a culminating performance for District’s 5th grade students. This agreement is effective Sept 14, 2023, through June 30, 2024. The total cost of this agreement is at an amount not to exceed $203,000. Funding: LCFF - Supplemental/Concentration 011-00000-0-17000-10000-5810-100-0822 - $174,350 011-00000-9-17000-10000-5810-100-0822 - $28,650 Rationale: Approval of this agreement will allow Conga Kids to introduce and teach 1,685 District 5th grade students at the 24 elementary school sites different Afro-Latin and African-American social and partner dances. Each class introduces District 5th grade students to new steps, vocabulary, and reinforces teamwork and practice skills. District 5th grade students will also be provided with access to the Conga Kids Student website. The effectiveness of the program will be measured by attendance and student engagement. Th