Board of Education

2 Wednesday, November 12, 2025 Regular Board of Education Meeting Downey Unified School District Grace E. Horney Board Room of the Gallegos Administration Center, 11627 Brookshire Avenue, Downey, California 6:00 p.m. The complete agenda including attached documents are available for the public online at web.dusd.net or available for public inspection at the District Office located at 11627 Brookshire Avenue, Downey, California, during normal business hours, upon request. Persons who want to comment on agendized items or topics not included on the agenda are requested, but not required, to provide name and subject matter upon which you wish to speak. Please limit your comments to no more than three (3) minutes. In compliance with the American Disabilities Act, those requiring special assistance to access the Board Meeting, written documents being discussed at the Board Meeting, or to otherwise participate in Board Meetings, please contact the Superintendent's Office at 562-469-6511 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to accommodate reasonable requests. 1. GENERAL BOARD FUNCTIONS Subject 1.1 The meeting was called to order by Mrs. Linda Salomon Saldana, President of the Board of Education, at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12, 2025; in the Grace E. Horney Board Room of the Gallegos Administration Center, 11627 Brookshire Avenue, Downey, California. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action, Procedural File Attachments 1. GENERAL BOARD FUNCTIONS Subject 1.2 Renewal of the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Jose J. Rodriguez, Vice President of the Board of Education. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Procedural File Attachments 1. GENERAL BOARD FUNCTIONS Subject 1.3 Invocation to be delivered by D. Mark Morris, Clerk of the Board of Education. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Procedural File Attachments 1. GENERAL BOARD FUNCTIONS Subject 1.4 ROLL CALL Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Procedural Giovanna Perez-Saab Nancy A. Swenson Linda Salomon Saldaña Tyrone Conde D. Mark Morris Jose J. Rodriguez Barbara R. Samperi John A. Garcia, Jr., Ph.D. File Attachments 1. GENERAL BOARD FUNCTIONS Subject 1.5 ADOPT Agenda for the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education held on November 12, 2025. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action File Attachments Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Nancy A Swenson, second by Giovanna Perez-Saab. Not Present at Vote: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 1. GENERAL BOARD FUNCTIONS Subject 1.6 APPROVE Official Minutes of the Regular Board of Education Meeting held October 14, 2025, as submitted or with necessary corrections. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action, Minutes File Attachments Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Giovanna Perez-Saab, second by Nancy A Swenson. Not Present at Vote: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 1. GENERAL BOARD FUNCTIONS Subject 1.7 APPROVE Official Minutes of the Special Board of Education Meeting held October 28, 2025, as submitted or with necessary corrections. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action, Minutes File Attachments Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Giovanna Perez-Saab, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Not Present at Vote: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 1. GENERAL BOARD FUNCTIONS Subject 1.8 RECEIVE correspondence and refer it to the proper order of business or to the Superintendent for handling. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Procedural File Attachments 1. GENERAL BOARD FUNCTIONS Subject 1.9 The Oath of Office was delivered in the Public Board to Joseph Manacmul, Trustee Area 7 by his wife Julianne Manacmul. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Procedural File Attachments 1. GENERAL BOARD FUNCTIONS Subject 1.10 HEAR a Presentation from CTE Pathway students and staff from Downey and Warren High School. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type File Attachments 1. GENERAL BOARD FUNCTIONS Subject 1.11 HEAR Oral Communications from Members of the Board of Education and Superintendent. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Information File Attachments 1. GENERAL BOARD FUNCTIONS Subject 1.12 HEAR Public on items not appearing on the Agenda - Please limit your comments to no more than three (3) minutes. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Information, Procedural 1. If you wish to address the Board on any topic, including any item on the agenda, you should make your request to the Board President by completing a card prior to the meeting and turning it in to the Superintendent’s Assistant. The President will recognize those who desire to speak either during the “Public Comment” section or before the particular agenda item. 2. Each speaker should move to the microphone. Announce your name, if you wish, before beginning your presentation. 3. Each speaker is allocated a maximum of 3 minutes. 4. Statements should be brief and to the point; speaker should not repeat testimony already presented. 5. Board action may not legally be taken on any item not specifically listed on the agenda. 6. Statements is not protected from damage claims for libel. Public charges or allegations may result in legal action being brought by those individuals. 7. The Board values constructive community comments and suggestions. It welcomes your participation in the democratic process. File Attachments 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.1 Approval of Consent Agenda Item Nos. 2.1 through 2.63. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) File Attachments Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.2 ACCEPT with gratitude and in accordance with Board Policy 6372 the gift donations received through October. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) File Attachments October 2025 Donations.pdf (86 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.3 RATIFY and/or APPROVE attendance and authorize payment of actual and necessary expenses, including registration fees; and AUTHORIZE payment of expenses as described herein, as provided by Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 7310, Convention and Conference Attendance. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) File Attachments Employee_Nov 12 2025.pdf (135 KB) NonEmployee_Nov 12 2025.pdf (71 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.4 RATIFY Individual Service Agreement for Nonpublic, Nonsectarian School Services No. 202526-30 with Beach Cities Learning Center, LLC, San Gabriel, from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $111,532.12, charged to the Special Education NPS Fund. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Wayne Shannon, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Elementary Educational Services Prepared by: Rebekah Ruswick, Ed.D., Director, Special Education File Attachments Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.5 RATIFY Individual Service Agreement for Nonpublic, Nonsectarian School Services No. 202526-31 with Del Sol School, Cypress, from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $95,749.25, charged to the Special Education NPS Fund. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Wayne Shannon, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Elementary Educational Services Prepared by: Rebekah Ruswick, Ed.D., Director, Special Education File Attachments Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.6 RATIFY the Downey-Montebello Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) Agreement No. 202526-047 with Compton Unified School District, to provide Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services for Special Education students. Compton USD shall reimburse Downey-Montebello SELPA for the cost of services requested pursuant to this agreement, from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Wayne Shannon, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Elementary Educational Services Prepared by: Alanna Cooper, Ed.D., SELPA Director File Attachments Compton DHH Contract 2025-2026 #202526-047 - signed.pdf (3,028 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.7 RATIFY the Downey-Montebello Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) Agreement No. 202526-056 with Lynwood Unified School District, to provide Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services for Special Education students, from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. Lynwood USD shall reimburse Downey-Montebello SELPA for the cost of services requested pursuant to this agreement. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Wayne Shannon, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Elementary Educational Services Prepared by: Alanna Cooper, Ed.D., SELPA Director File Attachments Lynwood DHH Contract 2025-2026 #202526-056 - signed.pdf (3,791 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.8 RATIFY the Downey-Montebello Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) Agreement No. 202526-063 with Compton Unified School District, to provide visual impairment services for Special Education students, from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. Compton USD shall reimburse Downey-Montebello SELPA for the cost of services requested pursuant to this agreement. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Wayne Shannon, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Elementary Educational Services Prepared by: Alanna Cooper, Ed.D., SELPA Director File Attachments Compton VI Contract 2025-2026 #202526-063-Signed.pdf (3,161 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.9 RATIFY Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202526-411 with Behavioral Emotional & Academic Mentoring (BEAM), Cerritos, to provide parent trainings and a parent conference presentation, from November 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $3,000.00, charged to the SELPA Administrative Unit Fund. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Wayne Shannon, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Elementary Educational Services Prepared by: Alanna Cooper, Ed.D., SELPA Director File Attachments BEAM Service Agreement.2025-2026.REV.10.20.25.pdf (5,043 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.10 RATIFY the Career Catalyst Program Work Site Agreement/DUSD Agreement No. 202526-413 with the Department of Rehabilitation to enhance long term employability skills of students with extensive support needs through work exposure (career exploration) and entry level work readiness skills (work maturity) for future employment opportunities, from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2028, at no cost to the District. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Wayne Shannon, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Elementary Educational Services Prepared by: Rebekah Ruswick, Ed.D., Director, Special Education File Attachments Department of Rehabilitation_Career Catalyst - signed.pdf (3,418 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.11 RATIFY and/or APPROVE per Board Policy 6362 the Purchase Orders prepared by the Purchasing Department for the 2025-26 fiscal year from September 30, 2025, through October 27, 2025. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared by: Erica C. Bonilla, Director, Purchasing and Warehouse File Attachments October 2025 - September 30 - October 27, 2025.pdf (1,134 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.12 RATIFY the issuance of A Warrant Payroll Orders for Hourly, Extra Duty, Overtime, Electronic Payments and Community Services work performed by Classified Personnel, Adult School, and Food Services, issued in the month of September 2025. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared by: Michael Martinez, CPA, MBA, Senior Director, Budget and Finance File Attachments A Warrant issued September 2025.pdf (105 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.13 RATIFY B Warrants and Electronic Fund Transfers (EFT/ACH) for Downey Unified School District, falling between Warrant Numbers 22350094 - 22392554, and EFT/ACH Numbers falling between 202508290482616 - 202509290493005, issued for payment of authorized purchases or obligations incurred by law or district policy, for the period beginning September 1, 2025 and ending September 30, 2025. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared by: Michael Martinez, CPA, MBA, Senior Director, Budget and Finance File Attachments B Warrants and EFT ACH issued September.pdf (55 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.14 APPROVE Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202526-003, a Master Agreement, with Danny's Jumpers, Downey, to provide as-needed party and event rentals as requested by various school sites and/or departments, from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared by: Erica C. Bonilla, Director, Purchasing and Warehouse File Attachments 202526-003 Danny's Jumpers - signed.pdf (1,006 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.15 RATIFY Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202526-193 with Walter J Shaw, DDS, Fullerton, to provide a Radiation Safety Course to students at Downey Adult School, from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $3,000.00, charged to the Adult Education Fund. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Rani Maline-Bertsch, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Educational Services Prepared by: Blanca Rochin, Principal, Downey Adult School File Attachments DAS Walter J Shaw DDS SA.pdf (3,135 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.16 RATIFY Agreement for Independent Consultant/Professional Services (Construction Related) No. 202526-295 with Arakelian Enterprises, Inc., dba Athens Services, City of Industry, to provide refuse and recycling collection at all District sites, from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $327,181.46, charged to the General Fund. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared By: John Shook, Director, MOT Services File Attachments Arakelian Enterprises, Inc. dba Athens Services Agreement 202526-295.pdf (652 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.17 RATIFY Agreement for Independent Consultant/Professional Services (Construction Related) No. 202526-310 with Davey Coach Sales, LLC, Norwalk, to provide repairs and parts as needed for air conditioning units on District buses in the Transportation Department, from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00, charged to the LCFF Pupil Transportation Fund. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared By: John Shook, Director, MOT Services File Attachments Davey Coach Service Agreement 202526-310.pdf (751 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.18 RATIFY Agreement for Independent Consultant/Professional Services (Construction Related) No. 202526-328 with P2S, LP, Long Beach, to provide engineering services for the Gymnasium HVAC systems at Downey and Warren High Schools, from August 20, 2025 through June 1, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $418,560.00, charged to the General Fund. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared by: Annie Aung, Director, Facilities Planning & Development File Attachments P2S HS Gym HVAC Agreement No. 202526-328 - signed.pdf (543 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.19 RATIFY Agreement for Construction Services (Small Projects) No. 202526-337 with Axxess Door Commercial Solutions, Ontario, to provide troubleshooting and repair services for doors located at the District Office, from July 30, 2025 through June 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $435.00, charged to the Routine Repair Maintenance Fund. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared By: John Shook, Director, MOT Services File Attachments Agreement No. 202526-337 Axxess Door Commercial Solutions.pdf (4,239 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.20 RATIFY DUSD Agreement No. 202526-346 with Hope International University, Fullerton, to provide supervised field experiences in support of the teaching program, from August 1, 2025 through June 30, 2030, at no cost to the District. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Alyda R. Mir, Ph.D., Assistant Superintendent, Certificated Human Resources File Attachments DUSD Agreement No 202526-346.pdf (1,226 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.21 RATIFY DUSD Agreement No. 202526-348 with Mount Saint Mary's University of Los Angeles to provide supervised field experiences in support of the Teaching Internship Program, from September 23, 2025 through June 30, 2027, at no cost to the District. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Alyda R. Mir, Ph.D., Assistant Superintendent, Certificated Human Resources File Attachments DUSD Agreement No. 202526-348_2.pdf (338 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.22 RATIFY Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202526-366, a Master Agreement, with Monjaras and Wismeyer Group, Inc., Signal Hill, to provide as-needed consulting services related to Workers' Compensation, Return to Work program, Essential Functions Job Analysis studies, accommodation meetings, and ergonomic assessments for the Classified and Certificated Human Resources Departments, from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared by: Erica C. Bonilla, Director, Purchasing and Warehouse File Attachments 202526-366 Monjaras Wismeyer R2W - signed.pdf (4,288 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.23 RATIFY Agreement No. 202526-378 with University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, Wisconsin, to provide supervised field experiences in support of the Speech Language and Hearing Sciences programs, from August 1, 2025 through June 30, 2030, at no cost to the District. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Alyda R. Mir, Ph.D., Assistant Superintendent, Certificated Human Resources File Attachments DUSD Agreement No. 202526-378.pdf (894 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.24 RATIFY Agreement for Construction Services (Small Projects) No. 202526-389 with Paul’s Concrete, Inc., Downey, to provide new concrete work for tree planter boxes and to fill in concrete slabs at Gauldin and Williams Elementary Schools, from September 19, 2025 to November 30, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $71,500.00, charged to the Routine Repair Maintenance Fund. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared By: John Shook, Director, MOT Services File Attachments Paul's Concrete CUPCCAA 202526-389 - signed.pdf (4,608 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.25 RATIFY Agreement for Construction Services (Small Projects) No. 202526-391 with Westside Builders Corp., Northridge, to construct office spaces at Gallatin and Lewis Elementary Schools and Downey High School, from September 29, 2025 through November 30, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $69,312.00, charged to the Routine Repair Maintenance Fund. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared By: John Shook, Director, MOT Services File Attachments Westside Builders Corp CUPCCAA 202526-391.pdf (1,058 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.26 APPROVE Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202526-406 with In-n-Out Burger, Chino, to provide catering services at Griffiths Middle School, on January 9, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $4,641.00, charged to the LCFF Fund. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Rani Maline-Bertsch, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Educational Services Prepared by: Vanessa Bedolla, Ed.D., Principal, Griffiths Middle School File Attachments IN-N-OUT CONTRACT.pdf (626 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.27 RATIFY Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202526-407 with Michael Grimaud, dba Magnight Entertainment, Hacienda Heights, to provide music and entertainment services for Griffiths Middle School events, on August 5, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $695.00, charged to the General Fund. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Rani Bertsch, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Education Prepared by: Vanessa Bedolla, Ed.D., Principal, Griffiths Middle School File Attachments Magnight Ent..pdf (30,250 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.28 APPROVE DUSD Service Agreement No. 202526-408 Qualtrics LLC Order Form with Qualtrics, LLC, Provo, Utah, to provide a Cloud Professional Subscription for District surveys, from November 13, 2025 through November 12, 2028, in an amount not to exceed $286,830.16, charged to the LCAP Fund. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Rani Maline-Bertsch, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Educational Services Prepared by: Allan Tyner, Ed.D., Director, College and Career Readiness File Attachments Qualtrics Agreement.pdf (21,977 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.29 RATIFY Agreement for Construction Services (Small Projects) No. 202526-409 with Lopez United, Inc., dba Lopez Inc., Chino, to install 135 lineal feet of eight-foot high chain link fence with two gates and a new rolling metal door around the perimeter of a new Robotics yard at Warren High School, from October 15, 2025 through December 31, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $47,075.00, charged to the Strong Workforce Program Fund. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared by: Annie Aung, Director, Facilities Planning & Development File Attachments Lopez Inc CUPCCAA 202526-409.pdf (10,817 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.30 RATIFY Agreement for Independent Consultant/Professional Services (Construction-Related) No. 202526-410 with Emergency Lighting Equipment Service Co., Inc., Costa Mesa, to provide preventative maintenance on two battery backup units located at Griffiths Middle School for the Maintenance Department, from October 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $1,263.88, charged to the Deferred Maintenance Fund. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared By: John Shook, Director, MOT Services File Attachments Agreement No. 202526-410 Emergency Lighting Equipment Service Co., Inc. - signed.pdf (3,326 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.31 RATIFY Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202526-412 with Catering by Herach and Ara, Montebello, to provide catering services at Lewis Elementary School, on October 13, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $1,841.48, charged to the General Fund. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Wayne Shannon, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Elementary Educational Services Prepared by: Tami Francis, Principal, Lewis Elementary School File Attachments Agreement no 2526-412.pdf (459 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.32 APPROVE Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202526-414 with The Habit Restaurants, LLC, Irvine, to provide catering services at Columbus High School, on April 1, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $3,491.80, charged to the LCFF Fund. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Rani Maline-Bertsch, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Educational Services Prepared by: Xochitl Ortiz, Ed.D., Principal, Columbus High School File Attachments Habit 202526-414.pdf (4,187 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.33 RATIFY Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202526-415 with Kelly Jean Breaux, dba Hoopitup Kids, Los Angeles, to provide an assembly focusing on health and fitness for all students at Williams Elementary School, on October 14, 2025, at no cost to the District. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Wayne Shannon, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Elementary Educational Services Prepared by: Billie Barrios, Principal, Williams Elementary File Attachments Hoop it up Service Agreement-Signed - signed.pdf (523 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.34 APPROVE Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202526-416 with Snow Pro Inc., Placentia, to provide snow and set-up of two play areas for students in the Leap Early Education Program, on December 18, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $7,450.00, to be charged to the General Fund Leap Program Account. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Jennifer Robbins, Ed.D., Director, Elementary Education Prepared by: Charlene Shimada, Ed.D., Leap Coordinator File Attachments Snowpro 202526-416 SA.pdf (31,224 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.35 RATIFY Agreement for Construction Services (Small Projects) No. 202526-417 with Lopez United Inc., dba Lopez Inc., Chino, to relocate existing playground equipment at Rio San Gabriel Elementary School, from September 30, 2025 through October 31, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $74,970.00, charged to the Measure K Bond Fund. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared by: Annie Aung, Director, Facilities Planning & Development File Attachments CUPCCAA Agreement No. 202526-417 Lopez Inc RSG Playground Relocation - signed.pdf (622 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.36 RATIFY Agreement for Construction Services (Small Projects) No. 202526-418 with Genesis Floor Covering, Inc., Santa Fe Springs, to provide and install new flooring in the Boy’s Restroom of the C Building at Rio San Gabriel Elementary School, from October 10, 2025 through December 31, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $3,496.00, charged to the Routine Repair Maintenance Fund. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared By: John Shook, Director, MOT Services File Attachments Genesis Floor Covering CUPCCAA 202526-418 - signed.pdf (597 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.37 RATIFY Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202526-419 with Prima Waste Management, Inc., Downey, to provide regulated medical waste services for Downey Adult School, from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $7,800.00, charged to the Adult Education Fund. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Rani Maline-Bertsch, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Educational Services Prepared by: Blanca Rochin, Principal, Downey Adult School File Attachments DAS Prima Waste Management 202526 - signed.pdf (1,337 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.38 APPROVE DUSD Agreement No. 202526-420, the SY2025-26 Annual Renewal of Services with Super Co-Op Joint Powers Authority, a California USDA Foods Cooperative, to continue membership and participate as a member district, from November 13, 2025 through June 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $3,531.90, charged to the Food Services Fund. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared by: Marc Milton, Director, Food Services File Attachments SY 25-26 Assignment of USDA Foods.docx (44 KB) SY2025-26 Annual Renewal of Services.docx (43 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.39 RATIFY Agreement for Project Inspection Services No. 202526-421 with Sandy Pringle Associates, Inc., dba Pringle Group, Torrance, to provide project inspection services for the modernization and new construction projects at Rio Hondo Elementary School, from June 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $488,340.00, charged to the Measure K Bond Fund. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared by: Annie Aung, Director, Facilities Planning & Development File Attachments Agreement for Inspection Services No. 202526-421 - Rio Hondo - Pringle Group - signed.pdf (663 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.40 RATIFY Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202526-423 with Health Management Associates (HMA), Inc., Okemos, Michigan, to provide assistance, coaching, and evaluation services to the Secondary Education Department to assess 6th Grade and Honors Program middle school English/Language courses, from October 6, 2025 through June 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $46,780.00, charged to the LCAP Fund. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Rani Bertsch, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Educational Services Prepared by: Kathy Estevez , Ed.D., Director, Secondary Education File Attachments HMA Service Agreement.pdf (1,398 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.41 RATIFY Agreement for Construction Services (Small Projects) No. 202526-424 with Waterline Technologies, Inc., Santa Ana, to remove and replace a water tank at Downey High School, from October 8, 2025 through November 30, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $9,480.93, charged to the Routine Repair Maintenance Fund. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared By: John Shook, Director, MOT Services File Attachments Waterline Technologies, Inc CUPCCAA 202526-424 - signed.pdf (582 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.42 APPROVE Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202526-425 with Ibis Public Sector, Inc., Alexandria, Virginia, to support the implementation of the Qualtrics Cloud Professional platform in the form of training, with emphasis on dashboards and goal capacity building for key District users, from November 13, 2025 through June 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $6,575.00, charged to the LCAP Fund. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Rani Bertsch, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Educational Services Prepared by: Allan Tyner, Ed.D., Director, College and Career Readiness File Attachments Ibis Public Sector_Agreement_SOW_2025-11-12_signed.pdf (10,585 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.43 RATIFY DUSD Agreement No. 202526-426 with St. Anthony Medical Centers, Los Angeles, to furnish practical experience and the use of office facilities in educating Allied Health students of Downey Adult School, from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2030, at no cost to the District. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Rani Maline-Bertsch, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Educational Services Prepared by: Blanca Rochin, Principal, Downey Adult School File Attachments 10212025141104-0001.pdf (149 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.44 RATIFY DUSD Agreement No. 202526-427 with West Beach Dental, Manhattan Beach, to furnish practical experience and the use of office facilities in educating Allied Health students of Downey Adult School, from October 8, 2025 through October 7, 2030, at no cost to the District. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Rani Maline-Bertsch, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Educational Services Prepared by: Blanca Rochin, Principal, Downey Adult School File Attachments West Beach Dental-Externship Agreement - signed.pdf (215 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.45 RATIFY DUSD Agreement No. 202526-428 with J.L. Flores, D.D.S., Downey, to furnish practical experience and the use of office facilities in educating Allied Health students of Downey Adult School, from September 9, 2025 through September 8, 2030, at no cost to the District. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Rani Maline-Bertsch, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Educational Services Prepared by: Blanca Rochin, Principal, Downey Adult School File Attachments JL Flores DDS.pdf (425 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.46 RATIFY DUSD Agreement No. 202526-429 with Ayurnectar, LLC, Seal Beach, to furnish practical experience and the use of office facilities in educating Allied Health students of Downey Adult School, at no cost to the District, from September 17, 2025 through September 16, 2030. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Rani Maline-Bertsch, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Educational Services Prepared by: Blanca Rochin, Principal, Downey Adult School File Attachments Ayurnectar - Externship Agreement - signed.pdf (1,039 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.47 RATIFY DUSD Agreement No. 202526-430 with Liberty Smile Center, et al, South Gate, to furnish practical experience and the use of office facilities in educating Allied Health students of Downey Adult School, from September 16, 2025 through September 15, 2030, at no cost to the District. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Rani Maline-Bertsch, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Educational Services Prepared by: Blanca Rochin, Principal, Downey Adult School File Attachments Liberty Smile.pdf (744 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.48 RATIFY DUSD Agreement No. 202526-432 with St. Jude Wellness Center, Brea, to furnish practical experience and the use of office facilities in educating Allied Health students of Downey Adult School, from October 14, 2025 through October 13, 2030, at no cost to the District. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Rani Maline-Bertsch, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Educational Services Prepared by: Blanca Rochin, Principal, Downey Adult School File Attachments St. jude wellness agreement.pdf (3,710 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.49 RATIFY Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202526-435 with The Hyste, LLC, West Hills, to install vinyl decals in the Columbus High School Activity Room, from November 1, 2025 through January 31, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $8,750.00, charged to the General Fund. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Rani Maline-Bertsch, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Educational Services Prepared by: Xochitl Ortiz, Ed.D., Principal, Columbus High School File Attachments CHS Hyste Service Agreement - signed.pdf (742 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.50 RATIFY DUSD Agreement No. 202526-436 with VenueTech Management Group, agent for the City of Downey, for District concerts and events to be held at the Downey Civic Theatre, at rates indicated on the attached Exhibit A, from November 2, 2025 through May 21, 2026. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Rani Maline-Bertsch, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Educational Services File Attachments Downey Civic Theatre Rental Agreement DUSD 2025-26 - signed.pdf (525 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.51 RATIFY Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202526-439 with Brow Down Studio, LLC, Los Angeles, to provide professional brow and lash education to the Esthetician Program at Downey Adult School, from October 20, 2025 through October 19, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $13,840.00, charged to the Adult Education Fund. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Rani Maline-Bertsch, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Educational Services Prepared by: Blanca Rochin, Principal, Downey Adult School File Attachments DAS Brow Down Studio 202526-439.pdf (3,430 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.52 APPROVE Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202627-001 with Capturing Kids' Hearts, College Station, Texas, to provide professional development training on social/emotional tools for secondary teachers to support students, from August 6, 2026 through September 18, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $57,500.00, charged to the Title II Fund. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: R ani Maline-Bertsch, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Educational Services Prepared by: Kathy Estevez, Ed.D., Director, Secondary Education File Attachments Downey USD- CKH1's 202627-001.pdf (1,013 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.53 RATIFY Amendment No. 3 to Independent Contractor Agreement for Professional Services No. 202223-168 with ARC Alternatives, Moraga, to provide additional services for project management and design review for Phases 1 and 2 of the Solar Project, by extending contract terms through June 30, 2026, and increasing the agreement amount by $48,970.00 for a new total not to exceed amount of $332,653.00, charged to the Capital Facilities Fund. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared by: Annie Aung, Director, Facilities Planning & Development ACTION ITEM Board of Education approval is requested for Amendment No. 3 to Independent Contractor Agreement for Professional Services No. 202223-168 (Purchase Order #PO2W-23*474) for project management and design review for Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Solar project, which received Board ratification on August 9, 2022. Administrative Regulation 6360.1 outlines the requirements for the approval of change orders to District contracts and purchase orders. The above change is being requested to cover the cost of additional sampling, project management, and report writing services. Original Contract Amount: $ 50,000.00 (on August 9, 2022 Board agenda) Amendment No. 1: $ 137,213.00 (on July 17, 2023 Board agenda) Amendment No. 2: $ 96,470.00 (on April 16, 2024 Board agenda) Amendment No. 3: $ 48,970.00 New Contract Amount: $ 332,653.00 File Attachments DUSD ARC-Solar Consultant Amendment No. 3 - 30 September 2025 - signed.pdf (511 KB) DUSD ARC-Solar Consultant Amendment No. 2 - April 16, 2024 - signed - signed.pdf (609 KB) DUSD ARC-Solar Consultant Amendment No. 1-20 June 2023 v2.pdf (1,513 KB) DUSD ARC-Solar Consultant Agreement-2022 July 26.pdf (1,450 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.54 APPROVE Amendment No. 3 to Agreement for Architectural Services No. 202223-619 with SGH Architects, Inc., Redlands, to provide additional architectural and engineering services for the Garcia Elementary School New Construction and Modernization Project, by increasing the agreement amount by $110,250.00 from $3,550,000.00 for a new total agreement amount not to exceed $3,660,250.00, charged to the Measure K Bond Fund. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared by: Annie Aung, Director, Facilities Planning & Development ACTION ITEM Board of Education approval is requested for Amendment No. 3 to Agreement for Architectural Services No. 202223-619 (Purchase Order #PO2W-23*2133) for architectural services related to Garcia Elementary's new construction and modernization project, which received Board approval on May 9, 2023. Administrative Regulation 6360.1 outlines the requirements for the approval of change orders and amendments to District contracts and purchase orders. The above change is being requested to cover the cost of additional architectural services. The above change will increase the value of the Purchase Order from $3,550,000.00 to $3,660,250.00. Original Contract Amount: $ 2,067,500.00 (Board approved on May 9, 2023) Amendment No.1: $ 1,477,500.00 (Board approved on October 8, 2024) Amendment No. 2: $ 5,000.00 (Board approved on January 14, 2025) Amendment No. 3: $ 110,250.00 New Contract Amount: $ 3,660,250.00 File Attachments Amendment 3 - Garcia ES SGH Measure K Mod and New Construction Agreement - signed.pdf (293 KB) Agreement Amendment 202223-619-02 SGH Architects, Inc - singed - locked.pdf (338 KB) Agreement Amendment 202223-619-01 SGH Architects, Inc - singed.pdf (392 KB) Agreement for Architectural Services No. 202223-619 - Imperial ES SGH Measure K Mod New Const Agreement SIGNED.pdf (2,289 KB) Agreement Amendment 202223-619-03 SGH Architects, Inc. - signed.pdf (310 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.55 APPROVE entering into renewals of 60-month Lease Agreements for new replacement Xerox copier(s)/printer(s) with Xerox Business Solutions for various District sites with expiring leases on existing machines, at individual monthly lease costs ranging from $168.46 to $940.11 per site, plus $0.00490 to $0.0456 per copy, depending on number of machines, machine model type, and black & white or color copy options, charged to the General Fund. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert Mc, Entire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared by: Erica C. Bonilla, Director, Purchasing and Warehouse BACKGROUND: These renewals will replace existing Xerox copier/printer equipment at school sites and departments where current leases are expiring. The new agreements provide updated equipment, continued service support, and consistent pricing aligned with the District’s existing copier program to ensure uninterrupted printing and copying operations across all locations. The new machines will also include a color printing option, which was not available with the previous models, providing enhanced functionality and flexibility for school and department needs. Summary of Equipment: 13 Elementary Schools: Xerox AltaLink C9275 (excluding Pace Elementary School) 4 Middle Schools: Xerox AltaLink C9275 2 High Schools: Xerox AltaLink C9275 Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Program: Xerox AltaLink C8255H2 Adult School: Two (2) Xerox AltaLink C9275 and two (2) Xerox B415DN Pace (SELPA): Xerox AltaLink C8255H2 These agreements are being procured pursuant to OMNIA Contract #R241205, which was approved by the Board of Education on August 5, 2025, allowing the District to leverage competitively bid pricing and contract terms established through the OMNIA cooperative purchasing program. File Attachments MASTER LEASE SCHEDULE C9275XLS & C8255H2 - VARIOUS SITES - signed.pdf (144 KB) MASTER LEASE SCHEDULE B415DN - ADULT SCHOOL - signed.pdf (132 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.56 AWARD Request for Proposals (RFP) #25/26-08 for architectural services for the pool renovation at Downey High School, to SGH Architects, Inc., Redlands, from October 14, 2025 through June 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $305,000.00, charged to the General Fund. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared by: Annie Aung, Director, Facilities Planning & Development ACTION ITEM Board of Education authorization is requested to award Request for Proposals (RFP) #25/26-08 for architectural services for the pool renovation at Downey High School . The RFP was released via PlanetBids. Two (2) vendors submitted responses to the District's solicitation and a thorough evaluation was performed for each. SGH Architects was selected based on operational efficiency and quality. SGH Architects bid as specified and can produce under the terms and conditions of the RFP. File Attachments RFP 25_26-08 - Downey HS Pool Agreement - SGH - signed.pdf (652 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by D Mark Morris, second by Jose J Rodriguez. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Linda Salomon Saldana, Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.57 AWARD Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 25/26-09 for the purchase of Specialty Proteins, and APPROVE Purchase Agreement with Cream Co., LLC, Alameda, for an anticipated annual spend amount of $250,000.00, with no guarantee that this amount will be met or exceeded, charged to the Cafeteria Fund. Meeting Nov 12, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared by: Erica C. Bonilla, Director, Purchasing and Warehouse BACKGROUND: The District issued Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 25/26-09 via PlanetBids on September 15, 2025, with advertisements published in The Downey Patriot on September 18