Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

3 Tuesday, August 13, 2024 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Val Verde Unified School District 975 W. Morgan St. Perris, CA 92571 Board Room 4:30 p.m. Closed Session 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting Visitors wishing to address the Board during the Visitors Comments section may do so in person. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation, please contact Daniel Whitfield at (951) 940-6100, extension 10672 or at awhitfield@valverde.edu at least 48 hours in advance. Please click on the video icon to view the live streaming of the meeting. You can also view the meeting by going to our Board of Education Webpage at www.valverde.edu/ A. General Functions Subject 1. Call to Order: Time ____ Meeting Aug 13, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category A. General Functions Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 2. Roll Call Meeting Aug 13, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category A. General Functions Type Procedural Member Aquino: Member Kirkland: Member Serafin: Member Young: Member Zamora: File Attachments Subject 3. Public Comments on Closed Session Items Meeting Aug 13, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category A. General Functions Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 4. Deconvene into Closed Session (4:30 p.m.) Meeting Aug 13, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category A. General Functions Type Action, Procedural Fiscal Impact No Recommended Action It is recommended that the Board deconvene into Closed Session. Moved by: Seconded by: Time:__________ File Attachments Motion & Voting It is recommended that the Board deconvene into Closed Session. Motion by Erika L Zamora, second by Melinda Young. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Marla Kirkland, Erika L Zamora, Melinda Young B. Closed Session Subject 1. Public Safety or Security (Ref. Govt. Code 54957 (a)) Meeting Aug 13, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category B. Closed Session Type Discussion File Attachments Subject 2. Pupil Personnel (Ref. Govt. Code Section 48912 and 48918) Meeting Aug 13, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category B. Closed Session Type Discussion File Attachments Subject 3. Public Employment/Discipline/Dismissal/Release (Ref. Govt. Code Section 54957) Meeting Aug 13, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category B. Closed Session Type Discussion File Attachments Subject 4. Conference with Labor Negotiator (Ref. Govt. Code Section 54957.6) Meeting Aug 13, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category B. Closed Session Type Discussion File Attachments Subject 5. Conference with Legal Counsel - Pending or Anticipated Litigation (Ref. Govt. Code Section 54956-9) Meeting Aug 13, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category B. Closed Session Type Discussion Compromise and Release Agreement #2000132532 General Release and Settlement Agreement #2000137660 C240722001 File Attachments Subject 6. Conference with Real Property Negotiator (Ref. Govt. Code Section 54956.8) Meeting Aug 13, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category B. Closed Session Type Discussion File Attachments C. Reconvene into Open Session Subject 1. Reconvene into Open Session: Time_________ Meeting Aug 13, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category C. Reconvene into Open Session Type Action, Procedural Fiscal Impact No Recommended Action Approve to reconvene into Open Session. File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve to reconvene into Open Session. Motion by Melinda Young, second by Daniel Aquino. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Marla Kirkland, Erika L Zamora, Daniel Aquino, Melinda Young Subject 2. Flag Salute Meeting Aug 13, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category C. Reconvene into Open Session Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 3. Reading of the Mission Statement: To create a positive learning environment that produces life-long learners, who will become responsible, contributing citizens able to function in a culturally diverse society. Meeting Aug 13, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category C. Reconvene into Open Session Type Procedural To create a positive learning environment that produces life-long learners, who will become responsible, contributing citizens able to function in a culturally diverse society. File Attachments Subject 4. Reading of Land Acknowledgment - Val Verde Unified School District would like to respectfully acknowledge and recognize our responsibility to the original and current caretakers of this land, water, and air: the Cahuilla, Payómkawichum peoples and all of their ancestors and descendants, past, present, and future. We are honored and grateful to be here today on their ancestral lands and have the opportunity to live and work on their homelands. Meeting Aug 13, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category C. Reconvene into Open Session Type Procedural Val Verde Unified School District would like to respectfully acknowledge and recognize our responsibility to the original and current caretakers of this land, water, and air: the Cahuilla, Payómkawichum peoples and all of their ancestors and descendants, past, present, and future. We are honored and grateful to be here today on their ancestral lands and have the opportunity to live and work on their homelands. File Attachments Subject 5. Actions Taken in Closed Session Meeting Aug 13, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category C. Reconvene into Open Session Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 6. Approval of Agenda and Adoption of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of June 18, 2024 and the Special Board Meeting of July 27, 2024. Meeting Aug 13, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category C. Reconvene into Open Session Type Action, Procedural Preferred Date Jun 18, 2024 Absolute Date Jun 18, 2024 Fiscal Impact No Recommended Action Approval of Agenda and Adoption of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of June 18, 2024 and the Special Board Meeting of July 27, 2024. File Attachments Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 2024-06-18.pdf (134 KB) Special Meeting of the Board of Education 2024-07-27.pdf (177 KB) Motion & Voting Approval of Agenda and Adoption of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of June 18, 2024 and the Special Board Meeting of July 27, 2024. Motion by Erika L Zamora, second by Melinda Young. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Marla Kirkland, Erika L Zamora, Daniel Aquino, Melinda Young Subject 7. Recognitions Meeting Aug 13, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category C. Reconvene into Open Session Type Presentation Background : City of Perris Mayor's Art Contest - VVUSD Finalists Qian Godoy, 6th grade, Val Verde Elementary School Kai Kargbo, 6th grade, Val Verde Elementary School Briana Rodriguez, 11th grade, Orange Vista High School Resource Person : File Attachments Subject 8. District Organizations Meeting Aug 13, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category C. Reconvene into Open Session Type Information, Procedural CSEA #567 VVTA VVAA POA File Attachments Subject 9. Comments from Visitors Meeting Aug 13, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category C. Reconvene into Open Session Type Procedural Public comments on the agenda items will be received. Individuals who wish to address the Board are requested to complete a “Comments from Visitor” form and submit it to the secretary prior to the meeting. (Spanish interpreter available.) Neither Board members nor staff members will respond during public comments. Speakers who ask questions will be informed by the President that responses may be referred to the Superintendent for investigation or resolution. Speaking time is limited to three minutes per speaker, twenty minutes total. Speakers may not share their allotted speaking time. If necessary, answers will be given: by telephone after research by mail after research at the next regular meeting of the Board of Education as an agenda item The Board would also like to remind anyone who wishes to lodge a complaint against a District employee that there are Complaint Forms available at the District Office. This process provides a much more thorough opportunity for the complainant and the employee to be heard and the merits of the complaint to be properly investigated. File Attachments D. Superintendent/Board Comments Subject 1. Comments from the Superintendent Meeting Aug 13, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category D. Superintendent/Board Comments Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 2. Comments from Board of Education Meeting Aug 13, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category D. Superintendent/Board Comments Type Procedural File Attachments E. Presentations / Public Hearings Subject 1. Education Services Presentations Meeting Aug 13, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category E. Presentations / Public Hearings Type Discussion, Information Background: Arts and Music in Schools (Prop 28) Mural Recap - El Potrero, Sierra Vista, Triple Crown 4th Quarter report on Williams Uniform Complaints Teaching Assignment Monitoring Outcomes (TAMO) Fiscal Implications: None at this time Resource Person: Mark LeNoir Deputy Superintendent Education Services File Attachments F. Approval of Consent Calendars Subject 1. Consent Calendars -All matters in this category are considered to be routine by the Board of Education and may be enacted in one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless discussion is requested. Items may be removed from the Consent Calendar and can be considered separately. It is recommended that the Board approve the Consent Calendars as presented. Meeting Aug 13, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category F. Approval of Consent Calendars Type Action, Procedural Fiscal Impact No Recommended Action Approve the Consent Calendars as presented. File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve the Consent Calendars as presented. approval with the removal of H7 for separate consideration Motion by Melinda Young, second by Erika L Zamora. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Marla Kirkland, Erika L Zamora, Daniel Aquino, Melinda Young G. Business Services Consent Calendar Subject 1. Approval (ratification) of Out-of-State Travel for SELPA ERMHS Coordinator, Yazan Khoury to review one Out of State Residential Facility. Meeting Aug 13, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category G. Business Services Consent Calendar Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Aug 13, 2024 Absolute Date Aug 13, 2024 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $2,000.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source SELPA Department Funds Recommended Action Approve out-of-state travel for Yazan Khoury to review out of state residential facilities in Troy, Montana on July 31- August 1, 2024. Background: The Mental Health Coordinator of SELPA is responsible to make RTC quarterly visits and to review the facilities before placement of students. Yazan Khoury will be traveling to Turning Winds Academic Institute RTC in Troy, Montana. Fiscal Implications: Yazan Khoury’s expenses are not to exceed $2,000.00. Resource Person: Leah Davis Executive Director, SELPA File Attachments Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the request to piggyback and/or solicit public bids and award contracts to the lowest responsible bidder for curricula, equipment and room modifications related to the Career Technical Education Incentive Grant (CTEIG) while authorizing the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent of Business Services or Director of Facilities, Contracts & Purchasing Services to sign contracts, purchase orders, change orders, issue Notice to Proceed (NTP), and issue Notice of Completion (NOC) to awarded vendors with the ratification by the Board of Education. Motion by Melinda Young, second by Marla Kirkland. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Marla Kirkland, Erika L Zamora, Daniel Aquino, Melinda Young Subject 2. Approval of Out-of-State Travel (ratification) for SELPA Executive Director Leah Davis to Review two Out-of-State Residential Facilities Meeting Aug 13, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category G. Business Services Consent Calendar Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Aug 13, 2024 Absolute Date Aug 13, 2024 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $2,200.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source SELPA Department Funds Recommended Action Approve out-of-state travel for Leah Davis to review out-of-state residential facilities in Saint George and Toquerville, Utah on July 14-20, 2024. Background: SELPA staff are responsible to make RTC quarterly visits and to review the facilities before placement of students. Leah Davis will be traveling to Saint George and Toquerville, Utah to review RTCs. Cinnamon Hills RTC (Saint George, Utah) and Lava Heights Academy (Toquerville, Utah) for RTC Reviews. Fiscal Implications: Leah Davis' expenses are not to exceed $2,200.00. Resource Person: Leah Davis Executive Director, SELPA File Attachments Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the request to piggyback and/or solicit public bids and award contracts to the lowest responsible bidder for curricula, equipment and room modifications related to the Career Technical Education Incentive Grant (CTEIG) while authorizing the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent of Business Services or Director of Facilities, Contracts & Purchasing Services to sign contracts, purchase orders, change orders, issue Notice to Proceed (NTP), and issue Notice of Completion (NOC) to awarded vendors with the ratification by the Board of Education. Motion by Melinda Young, second by Marla Kirkland. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Marla Kirkland, Erika L Zamora, Daniel Aquino, Melinda Young Subject 3. Approval to Contract with Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE) for Information Systems Support Meeting Aug 13, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category G. Business Services Consent Calendar Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Aug 13, 2024 Absolute Date Aug 13, 2024 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $174,054.81 Budgeted Yes Recommended Action Approve contract with Riverside County Office of Education for Information Systems Support. Background: RCOE Information Systems Support software is known as Galaxy. Galaxy is an integrated business software application for public school districts, community colleges, and charter schools in California. Galaxy offers a variety of business modules such as Accounts payable, Accounts receivable, Asset Management, Budget Development, Credentials, Financial, Payroll, Health and Welfare, Personnel, Position Control and Purchasing. These modules support state-mandated accounting structures and provide compliancy with California Department of Education. Riverside County Superintendent of Schools agrees to provide Information Systems Support services for the District as listed in the attached agreement. Fiscal Implication: The cost of the contract for annual support is estimated to be $174,054.81. Resource Person: Kristin Merritt Director, Fiscal Services File Attachments Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the request to piggyback and/or solicit public bids and award contracts to the lowest responsible bidder for curricula, equipment and room modifications related to the Career Technical Education Incentive Grant (CTEIG) while authorizing the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent of Business Services or Director of Facilities, Contracts & Purchasing Services to sign contracts, purchase orders, change orders, issue Notice to Proceed (NTP), and issue Notice of Completion (NOC) to awarded vendors with the ratification by the Board of Education. Motion by Melinda Young, second by Marla Kirkland. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Marla Kirkland, Erika L Zamora, Daniel Aquino, Melinda Young Subject 4. Approval of Landscape Maintenance Rebate Contract between the District and Bill and Dave’s Landscaping Maintenance, Inc. Meeting Aug 13, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category G. Business Services Consent Calendar Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Aug 13, 2024 Absolute Date Aug 13, 2024 Fiscal Impact No Recommended Action District staff recommend that the Board of Education (“Board”) approve the no-cost Landscape Maintenance Rebate Contract (“Contract”) for landscaping upgrades (“Project”) at Sierra Vista Elementary School, Lasselle Elementary School, and Rancho Verde High School, between the Val Verde Unified School District (“District”) and Bill and Dave’s Landscape Maintenance, Inc. (“Contractor”). Background: The purpose of this agenda item is to approve the Contract between the District and Contractor. The Project involves the installation of the following at the Schools (“Work”): Sierra Vista ES ($247,500): Install drip system, remove 50,000 sq. ft. of grass on slopes, grade and install drought tolerant landscaping to include 1,800 shrubs, 125 tons of cobble, 560 yards of mulch, and 40 box trees. Lasselle ES ($197,500): Install drip system, remove approximately 42,000 sq. ft. of grass in front of campus, grade and install drought tolerant landscaping to include 1,300 shrubs, 500 yards of mulch, and 25 box trees. Rancho Verde HS ($83,760): Install drip system, remove approximately 17,000 square feet of grass, grade and install drought tolerant landscaping to include 550 shrubs, 180 yards of mulch, 40 tons of rock to match existing, and 20 box trees While the Work is valued at approximately the totals itemized above, the Contractor proposed to perform the Work at no cost to the District. Contractor will submit rebates on the District’s behalf for the Work and retain the rebate amounts as full compensation for the Work. Thus, while the Contract indicates the value above, that number is a placeholder and Contractor expressly agrees and acknowledges in the Contract that it is in no way entitled to any direct compensation from the District for the Project and Work. The District’s solicitation of alterations and improvements for a “public project” is governed by Public Contract Code section 22000, et seq. Public Contract Code section 22002, subdivision (d)(1) defines “public project” as “[c]onstruction, reconstruction, erection, alteration, renovation, improvement, demolition, and repair work involving any publicly owned, leased, or operated facility.” Pursuant to Public Contract Code section 22032, subdivision (a), “[p]ublic projects of sixty thousand dollars ($60,000) or less may be performed by the employees of a public agency by force account, by negotiated contract, or by purchase order.” Public projects between $60,000, and $200,000 are subject to informal bidding, and public projects exceeding $200,000 are subject to formal bidding. (See Pub. Cont. Code, § 22032, subds. (b)-(c).) A public entity is exempted from competitively bidding a public project when the governing body finds that “the nature of the subject of the contract is such that competitive proposals would be unavailing or would not produce an advantage, and the advertisement for competitive bid would thus be undesirable, impractical, or impossible.” (Graydon v. Pasadena Redevelopment Agency (1980) 104 Cal.App.3d 631, 637.) The Board is authorized to approve the Contract. The Project is a “public project” and is less than $60,000, because the Board will not be approving any payment of compensation from the District to the Contractor. Moreover, bidding the Work would not produce an advantage because the District could not obtain a price lower than $0 for the Work, which is the amount the District would be paying under the Contract. Because the District could not create any lower price through competition on the open market, publicly bidding the Project would be undesirable. Fiscal Implications: There is no cost to the District. Resource Persons: Greg Whitton, Director Facilities, Contracts and Purchasing Services David Henry, Director Maintenance and Operations File Attachments Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the request to piggyback and/or solicit public bids and award contracts to the lowest responsible bidder for curricula, equipment and room modifications related to the Career Technical Education Incentive Grant (CTEIG) while authorizing the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent of Business Services or Director of Facilities, Contracts & Purchasing Services to sign contracts, purchase orders, change orders, issue Notice to Proceed (NTP), and issue Notice of Completion (NOC) to awarded vendors with the ratification by the Board of Education. Motion by Melinda Young, second by Marla Kirkland. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Marla Kirkland, Erika L Zamora, Daniel Aquino, Melinda Young Subject 5. Approval to Ratify Purchase Order Lists for the Period May 16, 2024 – June 15, 2024 Meeting Aug 13, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category G. Business Services Consent Calendar Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Aug 13, 2024 Absolute Date Aug 13, 2024 Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Recommended Action Approve Ratification of Purchase Order Lists for the Period May 16, 2024 – June 15, 2024 Background: Staff is requesting the Board of Education to ratify the Purchase Order/Direct Payments/Contracts list for May 16, 2024 – June 15, 2024 The Contract total amounts include encumbrance on contracts, and utilities for the fiscal year. District-wide: $15,660,914.87 The Direct Payment total amounts include payments for retiree health and welfare benefits, revolving cash reimbursements, conferences and other supplies/services. District-wide: $1,071,564.25 Food Services: $1,218.71 The Purchase Order (P.O.) total amounts include all Purchase Orders issued during that period. District-wide: $13,731,578.33 Food Services $34,416.66 PLEASE NOTE: This is a report from the RCOE Business/Personnel System. This report shows the total amounts of the P.O. and Contracts. The line items then reflect a P.O. or Contract amount that has been encumbered, not the amount of payment. The accounting information on the report refers to Fund, School and Resource. A legend is attached. Please note that the school column includes all school sites and District departments. In accordance with Board Policy, all Purchase Orders and Contracts are not greater than authorized regulations ($15,000 for a public project and currently $60,900 for supplies and services). The District purchases equipment, supplies and services on a competitive bidding basis when required by law. BP3310, BP3311 and AR3311. All Purchase Orders for the Riverside County SELPA are identified by Fund 07 Fiscal Implications: District-wide Contracts / Purchase Orders / Direct Payments totaling $30,464,057.45 Food Services Purchase Orders / Direct Payments totaling $35,635.37 Resource Persons: Greg Whitton Director, Facilities, Contracts and Purchasing Services Kristin Merritt Director, Fiscal Services Christopher Hutchinson Director, Food Services File Attachments DO - Report of Purchases by Fund Resource 05162024 to 06152024.pdf (863 KB) FS - Purchase Orders 05162024 to 06152024.pdf (143 KB) Purchase Order Key.pdf (100 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the request to piggyback and/or solicit public bids and award contracts to the lowest responsible bidder for curricula, equipment and room modifications related to the Career Technical Education Incentive Grant (CTEIG) while authorizing the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent of Business Services or Director of Facilities, Contracts & Purchasing Services to sign contracts, purchase orders, change orders, issue Notice to Proceed (NTP), and issue Notice of Completion (NOC) to awarded vendors with the ratification by the Board of Education. Motion by Melinda Young, second by Marla Kirkland. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Marla Kirkland, Erika L Zamora, Daniel Aquino, Melinda Young Subject 6. Approval to Ratify Purchase Order Lists for the Period June 16, 2024 – July 15, 2024 Meeting Aug 13, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category G. Business Services Consent Calendar Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Aug 13, 2024 Absolute Date Aug 13, 2024 Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Recommended Action Approve Ratification of Purchase Order Lists for the Period June 16, 2024 – July 15, 2024 Background: Staff is requesting the Board of Education to ratify the Purchase Order/Direct Payments/Contracts list for June 16, 2024 – July 15, 2024 The Contract total amounts include encumbrance on contracts, and utilities for the fiscal year. District-wide: $8,476,825.29 The Direct Payment total amounts include payments for retiree health and welfare benefits, revolving cash reimbursements, conferences and other supplies/services. District-wide: $707,902.84 Food Services: $1,308.30 The Purchase Order (P.O.) total amounts include all Purchase Orders issued during that period. District-wide: $9,638,765.81 Food Services $14,620,005.18 PLEASE NOTE: This is a report from the RCOE Business/Personnel System. This report shows the total amounts of the P.O. and Contracts. The line items then reflect a P.O. or Contract amount that has been encumbered, not the amount of payment. The accounting information on the report refers to Fund, School and Resource. A legend is attached. Please note that the school column includes all school sites and District departments. In accordance with Board Policy, all Purchase Orders and Contracts are not greater than authorized regulations ($15,000 for a public project and currently $60,900 for supplies and services). The District purchases equipment, supplies and services on a competitive bidding basis when required by law. BP3310, BP3311 and AR3311. All Purchase Orders for the Riverside County SELPA are identified by Fund 07 Fiscal Implications: District-wide Contracts / Purchase Orders / Direct Payments totaling $18,823,493.94 Food Services Purchase Orders / Direct Payments totaling $14,621,313.48 Resource Persons: Greg Whitton Director, Facilities, Contracts and Purchasing Services Kristin Merritt Director, Fiscal Services Christopher Hutchinson Director, Food Services File Attachments DO - Report of Purchases by Fund Resource 06162024 to 07152024.pdf (1,101 KB) FS - Purchase Orders 06162024 to 07152024.pdf (616 KB) Purchase Order Key.pdf (100 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the request to piggyback and/or solicit public bids and award contracts to the lowest responsible bidder for curricula, equipment and room modifications related to the Career Technical Education Incentive Grant (CTEIG) while authorizing the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent of Business Services or Director of Facilities, Contracts & Purchasing Services to sign contracts, purchase orders, change orders, issue Notice to Proceed (NTP), and issue Notice of Completion (NOC) to awarded vendors with the ratification by the Board of Education. Motion by Melinda Young, second by Marla Kirkland. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Marla Kirkland, Erika L Zamora, Daniel Aquino, Melinda Young H. Education Services Consent Calendar Subject 1. Approval of Title IV Transfer to Title I Meeting Aug 13, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category H. Education Services Consent Calendar Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Aug 13, 2024 Absolute Date Aug 13, 2024 Fiscal Impact No Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the transfer of the Title IV Part A Student Support and Academic Achievement Grant (SSAEG) and exercise the transferability of these funds to support the Title I program. Background: The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) includes a flexible block grant program known as Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants (SSAEG) under Title IV Part A. Val Verde expects to receive approximately $414,696. The funding is restricted, administered at a district level, and will need to be used in authorized activities reflected below or transferred to another federal program (Titles I, II, or III) to support actions in accordance of those programs: 1. Providing students with a well-rounded education including programs such as college and career counseling, STEM, arts, civics and International Baccalaureate/Advanced Placement. 2. Supporting safe and healthy students with comprehensive school mental health, drug and violence prevention, training on trauma-informed practices, and health and physical education. 3. Supporting the effective use of technology that is backed by professional development, blended learning and educational technology devices. Any school district that receives a formula allocation above $30,000 must conduct a needs assessment and must then spend 20 percent of its grant on safe and healthy school activities and 20 percent on activities to provide a well-rounded education program. The remaining 60 percent of the money can be spent on all three priorities, including technology. However, there is a 15 percent cap on spending for devices, equipment, software and digital content. As a result of our annual comprehensive needs assessment performed during the LCAP update process, it has been determined the school sites and students would be best served by continuing to leverage the option of transferring these funds into our Title I program and distributing the funds to the sites on a per low-income pupil basis. This will increase each school’s allocation for 2024-2025 by an average of $25 per low-income student. Transferring the funds to the Title I program will allow the schools to use the funds in the above-mentioned categories of the SSAEG as well as additional areas. Each School Site Council would then allocate these funds for their locally determined needs through the School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) which are scheduled to come to the Board for approval at the December 2024 meeting. Fiscal Implications: None. Resource Person: Mark LeNoir Deputy Superintendent Education Services Garrick Owen Assistant Superintendent Business Services File Attachments Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the request to piggyback and/or solicit public bids and award contracts to the lowest responsible bidder for curricula, equipment and room modifications related to the Career Technical Education Incentive Grant (CTEIG) while authorizing the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent of Business Services or Director of Facilities, Contracts & Purchasing Services to sign contracts, purchase orders, change orders, issue Notice to Proceed (NTP), and issue Notice of Completion (NOC) to awarded vendors with the ratification by the Board of Education. Motion by Melinda Young, second by Marla Kirkland. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Marla Kirkland, Erika L Zamora, Daniel Aquino, Melinda Young Subject 2. Approval of the Renewal of MobyMax District Wide Licenses Meeting Aug 13, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category H. Education Services Consent Calendar Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Aug 13, 2024 Absolute Date Aug 13, 2024 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $22,806.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source LCAP Funds Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the renewal of MobyMax district wide licenses for 2024-2025 school year. Background: MobyMax is an adaptive online curriculum that creates an individualized education plan for each student to find and fix learning gaps. It includes writing, math, science, social studies, and reading including phonics and early reading skills. The modules are adaptive based on student needs and span from pre-kinder level to 8th grade California standards. Student Impact: MobyMax to provide complete K-8 curriculum for all subjects including Math, Fact Fluency, Reading, Early Reading, Language, Writing, Science, and Social Studies. Fiscal Implications: $22,806.00 - LCAP Funds Resource Person: Mark LeNoir Deputy Superintendent Education Services Jeff Janis Director Special Education File Attachments Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the request to piggyback and/or solicit public bids and award contracts to the lowest responsible bidder for curricula, equipment and room modifications related to the Career Technical Education Incentive Grant (CTEIG) while authorizing the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent of Business Services or Director of Facilities, Contracts & Purchasing Services to sign contracts, purchase orders, change orders, issue Notice to Proceed (NTP), and issue Notice of Completion (NOC) to awarded vendors with the ratification by the Board of Education. Motion by Melinda Young, second by Marla Kirkland. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Marla Kirkland, Erika L Zamora, Daniel Aquino, Melinda Young Subject 3. Approval of Contract Renewal with RaaWee K12 Solutions Meeting Aug 13, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category H. Education Services Consent Calendar Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Aug 13, 2024 Absolute Date Aug 13, 2024 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $87,500.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Discretionary Foster Funds Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the agreement renewal with RaaWee K12 Solutions for Truancy & Dropout Prevention System (TDPS) for the 2024-2025 school year. Background: RaaWee K12 Solutions for Truancy & Dropout Prevention Systems will assist Val Verde USD to reduce chronic absenteeism in the following ways: Home Visit app for iPhones and Android Pro-Active Tool for 2024-2025 school year Monthly attendance summary to administrators enhanced ADA target tracking SART/SARB conference reminders to parents Ability to email documents to parents Student Impact: Help reduce chronic absenteeism by 25%. Fiscal Implications: Not to exceed $87,500.00 - Discretionary Foster Funds Resource Person: Mark LeNoir Deputy Superintendent Education Services Steve Coelho Director Child Welfare & Attendance File Attachments 2024-2025 RAAWEE Contract.pdf (222 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the request to piggyback and/or solicit public bids and award contracts to the lowest responsible bidder for curricula, equipment and room modifications related to the Career Technical Education Incentive Grant (CTEIG) while authorizing the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent of Business Services or Director of Facilities, Contracts & Purchasing Services to sign contracts, purchase orders, change orders, issue Notice to Proceed (NTP), and issue Notice of Completion (NOC) to awarded vendors with the ratification by the Board of Education. Motion by Melinda Young, second by Marla Kirkland. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Marla Kirkland, Erika L Zamora, Daniel Aquino, Melinda Young Subject 4. Approval for Renewal of Adobe Software Licensing Meeting Aug 13, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category H. Education Services Consent Calendar Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Aug 13, 2024 Absolute Date Aug 13, 2024 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $73,095.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Information and Instructional Technology LCAP Line #4.2 Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the renewal of Adobe Software licensing. Background: Annual renewal of Adobe Software licensing. This license allows the district to use Adobe Software packages such as Photoshop, Acrobat, Premiere (video editing) and After Effects (video special effects) among other titles. This includes Adobe Sign, the district’s standard for online eSignature documents. Student Impact: The district utilizes Adobe Software for many of the photography, video production and graphics arts classes, pathways and programs throughout the district. Adobe Software is a leader in the industry and used by enterprise media companies throughout the world. Giving students the ability to learn and use software that they will be using in future employment helps give them experience and confidence that greatly benefits and enhances their ability to be selected for rewarding jobs and careers. This software also is used by staff throughout the district for business documents, eSignature and other related functions, saving the district money over manual paper processes, helping to redirect staff time and money towards student programs. Fiscal Implications: $73,095.00 - Information and Instructional Technology LCAP Line #4.2 Resource Person: Mark LeNoir Deputy Superintendent Education Services Matthew Penner Director Information and Instructional Technology File Attachments Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the request to piggyback and/or solicit public bids and award contracts to the lowest responsible bidder for curricula, equipment and room modifications related to the Career Technical Education Incentive Grant (CTEIG) while authorizing the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent of Business Services or Director of Facilities, Contracts & Purchasing Services to sign contracts, purchase orders, change orders, issue Notice to Proceed (NTP), and issue Notice of Completion (NOC) to awarded vendors with the ratification by the Board of Education. Motion by Melinda Young, second by Marla Kirkland. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Marla Kirkland, Erika L Zamora, Daniel Aquino, Melinda Young Subject 5. Approval of Contract Renewal with Student Support Services Solutions Inc Meeting Aug 13, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category H. Education Services Consent Calendar Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Aug 13, 2024 Absolute Date Aug 13, 2024 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $45,000.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Student Services LCAP Line #3.1 Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the contract renewal with Student Support Services Solutions Inc. Background: The Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) requires school districts to develop and implement goals and actions related to student services under the “Engagement” priorities – School Climate, Student Engagement, and Parental Involvement. A wide range of topics and issues fall under the umbrella of student services, including but not limited to, school enrollment, school attendance, homeless and foster youth, student discipline, parent involvement, student records, and school safety. It is critical that districts operate under a uniform system that is based on legally compliant policies and procedures. Student Support Services Solutions Inc. will assist the District’s Director of Student Services through coaching and support to determine needs and gaps, establish consistent and effective policies and procedures, and train appropriate staff to implement such policies and procedures that fall under the umbrella of student services. Student Impact: This contract will assure that the district has updated policies and procedures to best service all students. Fiscal Implications: Not to exceed $45,000 - Student Services LCAP Line #3.1 Resource Person: Mark LeNoir Deputy Superintendent Education Services Steve Coelho Director Child Welfare and Attendance File Attachments Proposal - Val Verde USD (Coaching 7-20-24).pdf (204 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the request to piggyback and/or solicit public bids and award contracts to the lowest responsible bidder for curricula, equipment and room modifications related to the Career Technical Education Incentive Grant (CTEIG) while authorizing the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent of Business Services or Director of Facilities, Contracts & Purchasing Services to sign contracts, purchase orders, change orders, issue Notice to Proceed (NTP), and issue Notice of Completion (NOC) to awarded vendors with the ratification by the Board of Education. Motion by Melinda Young, second by Marla Kirkland. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Marla Kirkland, Erika L Zamora, Daniel Aquino, Melinda Young Subject 6. Approval of Contract Renewal for Professional Development with Riverside County Office of Education Meeting Aug 13, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category H. Education Services Consent Calendar Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Aug 13, 2024 Absolute Date Aug 13, 2024 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $16,500.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source A-G Grant Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the contract renewal with the Riverside County Office of Education for professional development services focused on school counseling program support. Background: The Riverside County Office of Education will provide professional development services to Val Verde Unified School District to focus on improving the measurement of student learning. The professional development services focuses on student achievement and strengthening school counseling programs. The professional development will focus on middle/high school comprehensive counseling program support, American school counselors association recognized ASCA model program RAMP, COSA district level support, and the American school counselors association data bootcamp. The benefits of the professional development: Improve the accuracy of student performance measures as reported Improve staff collaboration efforts to improve instructional practices and student learning outcomes Improve the staff's ability to diagnose and respond to changes in the education environment it operates within Empower the staff to improve the instructional environment to close the existing student performance gaps. Student Impact: The professional development exercises will generate data and information reports that can then be used to improve student academic performance. Fiscal Implications: $16,500.00 - A-G Grant Resource Person: Mark LeNoir Deputy Superintendent Education Services Rae Dunn Coordinator Secondary Education File Attachments Val Verde USD Proposal 2024-2025.docx.pdf (74 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the request to piggyback and/or solicit public bids and award contracts to the lowest responsible bidder for curricula, equipment and room modifications related to the Career Technical Education Incentive Grant (CTEIG) while authorizing the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent of Business Services or Director of Facilities, Contracts & Purchasing Services to sign contracts, purchase orders, change orders, issue Notice to Proceed (NTP), and issue Notice of Completion (NOC) to awarded vendors with the ratification by the Board of Education. Motion by Melinda Young, second by Marla Kirkland. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Marla Kirkland, Erika L Zamora, Daniel Aquino, Melinda Young Subject 7. Approval to Piggyback and/or Solicit Public Bids and Award Contracts to the Lowest Responsible Bidder for Curricula, Equipment and Room Modifications related to the Career Technical Education Incentive Grant (CTEIG) while Authorizing the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent, or Director of Facilities, Contracts & Purchasing Services to Sign Contracts, Purchase Orders, Change Orders, Issue Notice to Proceed (NTP), and Issue Notice of Completion (NOC) to awarded vendors with the Ratification by the Board of Education Meeting Aug 13, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category H. Education Services Consent Calendar Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Aug 13, 2024 Absolute Date Aug 13, 2024 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $1,181,277.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Career Technical Education Incentive Grant funds Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the request to piggyback and/or solicit public bids and award contracts to the lowest responsible bidder for curricula, equipment and room modifications related to the Career Technical Education Incentive Grant (CTEIG) while authorizing the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent of Business Services or Director of Facilities, Contracts & Purchasing Services to sign contracts, purchase orders, change orders, issue Notice to Proceed (NTP), and issue Notice of Completion (NOC) to awarded vendors with the ratification by the Board of Education. Background: In February of 2024, the Val Verde Unified School District was awarded $1,181,277 for the 2023-2024 Career Technical Education (CTE) Incentive Grant to continue improving our CTE programs. The purpose of this grant is to encourage the development of new CTE programs and enhance current CTE programs at our high schools. We are requesting permission to spend $1,181,277 to purchase equipment, hire support staff and provide career guidance for middle and high school students. Projects by site: CHHS –Agriculture/FFA Program including an Agriculture Assistant, Engineering, Video Production OVHS –Engineering and Manufacturing Programs, Cybersecurity, Video Production RVHS –Construction, Engineering, Audio and Visual VVHS –New Fashion Design pathway, Graphic Design and Photography CHHS, OVHS, RVHS, VVHS – ongoing professional development and training for CTE teachers; conference travel and registration for CTE teachers; sub costs and extra duty for attending industry advisory meetings, meeting with community colleges, and summer internships; purchase new equipment as needs arise. CHHS, OVHS, RVHS, VVHS – Career counseling, bussing for high school career exploration; purchase curriculum that leads to industry recognized certifications; certificates and exam fees for students to take the industry certification exams; soft skills training for all CTE students. District Office – Develop marketing materials for CTE programs at each site; career guidance support for high school and middle school counselors; hire an engineer to support the high volume of computers, 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC machines, iPads, cameras and other equipment integration. Student Impact: Val Verde students will gain access to classes and career training opportunities that would otherwise be unavailable to them. These courses will open doors for their future, providing insights into careers they may have never considered achievable. Fiscal Implications: An estimated amount of $1,181,277 paid with Career Technical Education Incentive Grant funds. Resource Person: Mark LeNoir Deputy Superintendent Education Services Doug Henderson Director STEAM File Attachments Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the request to piggyback and/or solicit public bids and award contracts to the lowest responsible bidder for curricula, equipment and room modifications related to the Career Technical Education Incentive Grant (CTEIG) while authorizing the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent of Business Services or Director of Facilities, Contracts & Purchasing Services to sign contracts, purchase orders, change orders, issue Notice to Proceed (NTP), and issue Notice of Completion (NOC) to awarded vendors with the ratification by the Board of Education. Motion by Melinda Young, second by Marla Kirkland. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Marla Kirkland, Erika L Zamora, Daniel Aquino, Melinda Young Subject 8. Approval to Piggyback and/or Solicit Public Bids and Award Contracts to the Lowest Responsible Bidder for Equipment and Digital Curricula related to the K12 Strong Workforce Program grant while Authorizing the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent Business Services or Director of Facilities, Contracts & Purchasing Services to Sign Contracts, Purchase Orders, Change Orders, Issue Notice to Proceed (NTP), and Issue Notice of Completion (NOC) to awarded vendors with the Ratification by the Board of Education Meeting Aug 13, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category H. Education Services Consent Calendar Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Aug 13, 2024 Absolute Date Aug 13, 2024 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $1,000,000.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source K12 Strong Workforce Program Grant Funds Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the request to Piggyback and/or Solicit Public Bids and Award Contracts to the Lowest Responsible Bidder for Equipment and Digital Curricula related to the K12 Strong Workforce Program grant while Authorizing the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent Business Services or Director of Facilities, Contracts & Purchasing Services to Sign Contracts, Purchase Orders, Change Orders, Issue Notice to Proceed (NTP), and Issue Notice of Completion (NOC) to awarded vendors with the Ratification by the Board of Education. Background: In January of 2024, the Val Verde Unified School District was awarded $1,000,000 for the sixth round of the K12 Strong Workforce Program (K12 SWP) to expand our middle school CTE Exploration. We want middle school students to be able to have an elective course in their schedule that serves as an introduction to pathways that currently exist in their feeder high school. This will allow them to start exploring careers before they need to choose a high school pathway. This will increase the number of high school students that will complete a career pathway and earn certifications for employment. The primary need for the grant is to purchase industry standard equipment for students to engage in career exploration opportunities. We will also need to upskill some of the middle school teachers by sending them to professional development opportunities so that they can better support the students on their skill acquisition. Project Objectives We will target the high school career pathways by creating new middle school exploration courses for students to engage in the technical skills that will be needed in the high school courses. We propose to add electives in the middle school schedule in: graphics design and production video production digital audio production robotics coding mobile app design construction CAD, 3D printing and prototyping Agriculture and gardening We are requesting permission to spend $1,000,000 over the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years to purchase equipment and provide career guidance for middle school students. The deadline to spend the grant funds is June 30, 2026. K12 SWP Budget Object Code 2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2026 1000 2000 3000 4000 $ 0 $ 250,000 $ 160,960 computers, iPads, cameras and other equipment for video production, graphics design and audio production graphics production equipment like resin printers, heat presses, 3D printers robotics and drone equipment such as arduino kits, electric cars and MindsI rover kits agriculture equipment like hydroponic towers and aquaponic systems 5000 $ 0 $ 100,000 $100,00 Conferences and professional development for middle school teachers Software and online curriculum licensing Printing of career flyers and pamphlets 6000 $0 $ 250,000 $100,000 Engineering and manufacturing equipment: 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC machines Coding equipment: C++ programmable robots 7000 $ 0 $ 24,000 $15,040 4% on everything but the 6000s Total $0 $624,000 $ 15,040 Fiscal Implications: An estimated amount of $1,000,000 paid with K12 Strong Workforce Program grant funds. Resource Person: Mark LeNoir Deputy Superintendent Education Services Doug Henderson Director STEAM File Attachments Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the request to piggyback and/or solicit public bids and award contracts to the lowest responsible bidder for curricula, equipment and room modifications related to the Career Technical Education Incentive Grant (CTEIG) while authorizing the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent of Business Services or Director of Facilities, Contracts & Purchasing Services to sign contracts, purchase orders, change orders, issue Notice to Proceed (NTP), and issue Notice of Completion (NOC) to awarded vendors with the ratification by the Board of Education. Motion by Melinda Young, second by Marla Kirkland. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Marla Kirkland, Erika L Zamora, Daniel Aquino, Melinda Young Subject 9. Approval of Out-of State-Travel for Special Education Secretary and Fiscal Services Account Clerk Meeting Aug 13, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category H. Education Services Consent Calendar Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Aug 13, 2024 Absolute Date Aug 13, 2024 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $4,399.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Medi-Cal SMAA Funds Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the out-of-state travel for Carolina Lazcano, Special Education Secretary and Claudia Covarrubias, Fiscal Services Account Clerk to attend the National Alliance for Medicaid in Education Conference in Denver, CO, October 15-18, 2024. Background: The National Alliance for Medicaid in Education, Inc. (NAME) is a non-profit organization involved in administration of Medicaid claiming for school-based services. Carolina Michel Lazcano oversees the Local Educational Agency Medi-Cal Billing Option Program (LEA BOP) which reimburses VVUSD the federal share of the maximum allowable rate for approved health-related services provided by our qualified health service staff to Medi-Cal eligible students. ​ Claudia Covarrubias handles the SMAA program which is a federal program overseen by the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services and administered by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). The purpose of SMAA is to reimburse VVUSD for administrative activities that support efforts to identify & enroll potential eligible participants into the Medi-Cal program and assist them with accessing Medi-Cal covered services. Fiscal Implications: $4,399.00 - Medi-Cal SMAA funds Resource Person: Mark LeNoir Deputy Superintendent Education Services Jeff Janis Director Special Education Kristin Merritt Director II Fiscal Services File Attachments Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the request to piggyback and/or solicit public bids and award contracts to the lowest responsible bidder for curricula, equipment and room modifications related to the Career Technical Education Incentive Grant (CTEIG) while authorizing the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent of Business Services or Director of Facilities, Contracts & Purchasing Services to sign contracts, purchase orders, change orders, issue Notice to Proceed (NTP), and issue Notice of Completion (NOC) to awarded vendors with the ratification by the Board of Education. Motion by Melinda Young, second by Marla Kirkland. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Marla Kirkland, Erika L Zamora, Daniel Aquino, Melinda Young Subject 10. Approval of Out-of-State Travel for Police Chief Clark Meeting Aug 13, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category H. Education Services Consent Calendar Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Aug 13, 2024 Absolute Date Aug 13, 2024 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $3,500.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Police and Security Budget Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the out-of-state travel for Police Chief Mark Clark to attend the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Annual Conference and Exposition in Boston, MA, October 19-22, 2024. Background: The IACP Conference presents invaluable opportunities for both our school district and students. Attending this prestigious event allows our police department to access cutting-edge strategies in safety, security, and leadership, enhancing our capacity to create a secure learning environment. Moreover, networking with law enforcement professionals fosters partnerships that can lead to innovative programs, resources, and internship opportunities for our students, providing them with real-world experiences and pathways to success. This investment in professional development ultimately enriches the educational experience and safety measures within our district, ensuring a brighter future for our students. Fiscal Implications: $3,500.00 - Police and Security Budget Resource Person: Mark LeNoir Deputy Superintendent Education Services Mark Clark Chief of Police File Attachments Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the request to piggyback and/or solicit public bids and award contracts to the lowest responsible bidder for curricula, equipment and room modifications related to the Career Technical Education Incentive Grant (CTEIG) while authorizing the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent of Business Services or Director of Facilities, Contracts & Purchasing Services to sign contracts, purchase orders, change orders, issue Notice to Proceed (NTP), and issue Notice of Completion (NOC) to awarded vendors with the ratification by the Board of Education. Motion by Melinda Young, second by Marla Kirkland. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Marla Kirkland, Erika L Zamora, Daniel Aquino, Melinda Young Subject 11. Approval of Overnight Travel for Citrus Hill High School FFA Students Meeting Aug 13, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Category H. Education Services Consent Calendar Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Aug 13, 2024 Absolute Date Aug 13, 2024 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $1,820.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Site Budget Contributions Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the overnight travel of Citrus Hill High School FFA students to attend the Forestry Challenge in Running Springs, CA, November 13-16, 2024. Background: The Forestry Challenge is an academic event for high school students in technical forestry and current forestry topics. Participants spend four days in the forest learning about the ecology and management of the forested landscapes that provide communities with water, recreational opportunities, wood products, and wildlife habitat. Students will benefit by better understanding the relationship of the forested environment to their community, by exposure to natural resource management as a potential career option, and by undertaking a rigorous critical thinking exercise which is timely and addresses current forestry topics such as wildfire, insects, and forest health. Number of students attending: 12 (6 female, 6 male) Number of chaperones attending: 2 (1 female, 1 male) Student Impact: Teach students the basic principles of forestry, connecting classroom math and science to hands-on experiences with real-world applications, enabling them to make recommendations about natural resource management. Giving students the opportunity to explore careers by interacting with natural resource professionals including foresters, hydrologists, soil scientists, wildlife biologists, and fire scientists. Providing an opportunity for a diverse student population to experience outdoor recreation and develop an appreciation for the forest and its benefits to us all. Fiscal Implications: $1,820.00 - Site Budget Contributions Resource Person: Mark LeNoir Deputy Superintendent Education Services Sarah Allen Principal Citrus Hill High School File Attachments Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the request to piggyback and/or solicit public bids and award contracts to the lowest responsible bidder for curricula, equipment an