Regular Board Meeting

1 Wednesday, January 15, 2025 Regular Board Meeting 1. Table of Contents Subject 1.01 Regular Board Meeting Agenda Summary Meeting Jan 15, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information File Attachments 1-15-25 Summary Agenda.pdf (215 KB) 1-15-25 Final Detailed Agenda.pdf (48,041 KB) 1-15-25 Final Revisions Report.pdf (1,388 KB) 1. Table of Contents Subject 1.02 Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Jan 15, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type File Attachments 1. Table of Contents Subject 1.03 Announcement of Action Taken in Closed Session Meeting Jan 15, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type File Attachments 1. Table of Contents Subject 1.04 Presentations/Staff Reports Meeting Jan 15, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information Visual and Performing Arts Presentation Garey High School - Lion and Dragon Dance Club - Mr. Miguel Martinez Parent Recognition RE: Parent & Student Advocates - Mr. Knowles and Mr. Lawrence File Attachments 1. Table of Contents Subject 1.05 Superintendent's Comments - Corrections or Additions to the Agenda Meeting Jan 15, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type File Attachments 1. Table of Contents Subject 1.06 California School Employees' Association Representative Comments Meeting Jan 15, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type File Attachments 1. Table of Contents Subject 1.07 Associated Pomona Teachers' Representative Comments Meeting Jan 15, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type File Attachments 1. Table of Contents Subject 1.08 Pomona Administrators, Confidential/Classified Management Employees Comments Meeting Jan 15, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type File Attachments 1. Table of Contents Subject 1.09 Audience Comments Meeting Jan 15, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type File Attachments 2. Information Items/Presentations Subject 2.01 Superintendent Oral Communications on Agenda Items Meeting Jan 15, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information File Attachments 2. Information Items/Presentations Subject 2.02 Student Representative to the Board of Education and Administration of the Oath of Office for 2024-2025 Meeting Jan 15, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information It is recommended that the Oath of Office be administered to Aidan Lopez, who will serve as the student representative to the Board of Education for the second semester of 2024-2025. Aidan Lopez is the president of Park West High School Associated Student Body. Rationale: The Associated Student Body bylaws indicate that high schools will rotate the responsibility of sending a student representative to the Board of Education meetings. File Attachments 2. Information Items/Presentations Subject 2.03 Staff Report: Approval of New and Revised Courses of Study - Ethnic Studies - Mrs. Fuentes and Mr. Salcedo-Fierro Meeting Jan 15, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information File Attachments 3. Consent Calendar Subject 3.01 Oral Communications on Consent Calendar Items Only Meeting Jan 15, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type File Attachments 3. Consent Calendar Subject 3.02 Consent Calendar Meeting Jan 15, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) The following items are of a routine nature and may be adopted as a single item (items 3 through 8). The Board may remove items from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration. File Attachments Motion & Voting The item was moved by Dr. Perlman, seconded by Dr. Nashua, and approved by members present. Motion by Roberta Perlman, second by Lisa Nashua. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua, Tamara Gonzalez 3. Consent Calendar Subject 3.03 Proclamation in Recognition of International Holocaust Remembrance Day - January 27, 2025 Meeting Jan 15, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt the attached proclamation in recognition of International Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 27, 2025. See Attachment : File Attachments Proclamation Int'l Holocaust Rememberance Day 2025.pdf (103 KB) Motion & Voting The item was moved by Dr. Perlman, seconded by Dr. Nashua, and approved by members present. Motion by Roberta Perlman, second by Lisa Nashua. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua, Tamara Gonzalez 3. Consent Calendar Subject 3.04 Proclamation in Recognition of Fred T. Korematsu Meeting Jan 15, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt the attached proclamation in recognition of Fred T. Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution on January 30th of every year. See Attachment : File Attachments PROCLAMATION Fred T. Korematsu 2025.pdf (106 KB) Motion & Voting The item was moved by Dr. Perlman, seconded by Dr. Nashua, and approved by members present. Motion by Roberta Perlman, second by Lisa Nashua. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua, Tamara Gonzalez 3. Consent Calendar Subject 3.05 Proclamation in Recognition of African American History Month Meeting Jan 15, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt the attached proclamation in recognition of African American History Month during February 2025. See Attachment : File Attachments Proclamation-African American History Mo. 2025.pdf (104 KB) Motion & Voting The item was moved by Dr. Perlman, seconded by Dr. Nashua, and approved by members present. Motion by Roberta Perlman, second by Lisa Nashua. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua, Tamara Gonzalez 3. Consent Calendar Subject 3.06 Proclamation in Recognition of National School Counseling Week Meeting Jan 15, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt the attached proclamation in recognition of National School Counseling Week, February 2-8, 2025. See Attachment : File Attachments Natl School Counseling Week2025.pdf (101 KB) Motion & Voting The item was moved by Dr. Perlman, seconded by Dr. Nashua, and approved by members present. Motion by Roberta Perlman, second by Lisa Nashua. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua, Tamara Gonzalez 3. Consent Calendar Subject 3.07 Proclamation in Recognition of Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month Meeting Jan 15, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt the attached proclamation in recognition of Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month. See attachment: File Attachments CTE Proclamation Feb 2025.pdf (103 KB) Motion & Voting The item was moved by Dr. Perlman, seconded by Dr. Nashua, and approved by members present. Motion by Roberta Perlman, second by Lisa Nashua. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua, Tamara Gonzalez 4. Educational Services Subject 4.01 Approval of New and Revised Courses of Study - PULLED Meeting Jan 15, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following new courses of study offered at the District's secondary schools. Educational Services, as charged by the Governing Board, develops guidelines, procedures, and criteria to ensure that instructional materials, books, and equipment recommended to the Board for adoption will meet the requirements of the legislature, the State Board of Education, instructional staff, and the instructional needs of the students. Site and District personnel, along with grade-level curriculum committees, work collaboratively in the selection process to recommend for adoption books, instructional materials, and library resources. In a comprehensive process coordinated by the Division of Educational Services, District teachers review instructional resources and make recommendations to the District Curriculum Committee. The District Curriculum Committee forwards the recommendations to the Board of Education for consideration and approval in accordance with Board Policy 6161.1 - Procedures and Criteria for Selection and Evaluation . See Attachment: 4.01 File Attachments 4_01Approval of New and Revised Courses of Study.pdf (89 KB) 4. Educational Services Subject 4.02 Overnight Field Trips Meeting Jan 15, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following overnight fieldtrips: File Attachments 4_02Overnight Fieldtrips.pdf (68 KB) Motion & Voting The item was moved by Dr. Perlman, seconded by Dr. Nashua, and approved by members present. Motion by Roberta Perlman, second by Lisa Nashua. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua, Tamara Gonzalez 4. Educational Services Subject 4.03 Certificated Personnel – Special Assignments Meeting Jan 15, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve or ratify the special assignments for the following certificated personnel, or appropriately qualified alternates who will serve in the same capacity as listed below. Payment will be made in accordance with Appendix V, and Appendix X, Section IV or with Appendix IV, Child Development Certificated Salary Schedule of the Agreement between the Pomona Unified School District Board of Education and the Associated Pomona Teachers. The specific purposes of the special assignments are as follows: See Attachment : 4.03 File Attachments 4_03CertSpecAssign.pdf (187 KB) Motion & Voting The item was moved by Dr. Perlman, seconded by Dr. Nashua, and approved by members present. Motion by Roberta Perlman, second by Lisa Nashua. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua, Tamara Gonzalez 4. Educational Services Subject 4.04 Certificated Personnel - Inservice Meeting Jan 15, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following certificated personnel, or appropriately qualified alternates who will serve in the same capacity, to participate in specified inservice training programs. Payment will be in accordance with Administrative Regulations 4153. The specific purposes of the inservices are as follows: See Attachment : 4.04 File Attachments 4_04CertInservice.pdf (129 KB) Motion & Voting The item was moved by Dr. Perlman, seconded by Dr. Nashua, and approved by members present. Motion by Roberta Perlman, second by Lisa Nashua. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua, Tamara Gonzalez 4. Educational Services Subject 4.05 Classified Personnel – Special Assignments Meeting Jan 15, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following classified personnel, or appropriately qualified alternates who will serve in the same capacity, to participate in specified special assignments. Payment will be made at the employee's regular rate of pay. The specific purposes of the special assignments are as follows: See Attachment : 4.05 File Attachments 4_05ClassSpecAssign.pdf (98 KB) Motion & Voting The item was moved by Dr. Perlman, seconded by Dr. Nashua, and approved by members present. Motion by Roberta Perlman, second by Lisa Nashua. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua, Tamara Gonzalez 4. Educational Services Subject 4.06 Professional Meeting Attendance - REVISED Meeting Jan 15, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve or ratify the following personnel, or appropriately qualified alternates who will serve in the same capacity, to attend the professional meetings indicated with all actual and necessary expenses. Cost figures shown are estimates per person. Conference costs for participants at the same conference may vary based upon the number of days of attendance, lodging, and related expenses. See Attachment: 4.06 File Attachments 4_06ProfMeetingAttendREVISED.pdf (263 KB) Motion & Voting The item was moved by Dr. Perlman, seconded by Dr. Nashua, and approved by members present. Motion by Roberta Perlman, second by Lisa Nashua. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua, Tamara Gonzalez 4. Educational Services Subject 4.07 Other Personnel – Consultant Services Meeting Jan 15, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the services of the following consultants with fees not to exceed the amounts as indicated; contingent upon submittal of all required and necessary documents. See Attachment : 4.07 File Attachments 4_07Consultants.pdf (93 KB) Motion & Voting The item was moved by Dr. Perlman, seconded by Dr. Nashua, and approved by members present. Motion by Roberta Perlman, second by Lisa Nashua. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua, Tamara Gonzalez 4. Educational Services Subject 4.08 Amendments - REVISED Meeting Jan 15, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following amendments to action taken at a previous Board meeting. See Attachment : 4.08 File Attachments 4_08AmendmentsREVISED.pdf (100 KB) Motion & Voting The item was moved by Dr. Perlman, seconded by Dr. Nashua, and approved by members present. Motion by Roberta Perlman, second by Lisa Nashua. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua, Tamara Gonzalez 5. Human Resources Subject 5.01 Certificated Personnel - REVISED Meeting Jan 15, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve or ratify the following report for Certificated Personnel. The following items are included in the attached report: 5a.00 Death of Employees 5a.01 Administrative Assignment 5a.02 Resignations - Revised 5a.03 Leave of Absence (with or without pay) 5a.04 Changes of Assignment, Salary or Status 5a.05 Elections - Revised 5a.06 Elections - Regional Occupational Program (ROP) 5a.07 Election - Substitute Administrator 5a.08 Elections - Substitute Teachers - Revised 5a.09 Salary Reclassifications 5a.10 Coaches 5a.11 CIF Coaching 5a.12 Approval for Variable Term Waivers - Certificate of Completion of Staff Development 5a.13 Special Assignment - Mentors/Support Providers - Educational Services 5a.14 Special Assignment - TK Mentor Teachers 5a.15 Special Assignment - Unit Leaders 5a.16 Rescission 5a.17 Release of Substitute Teachers 5a.18 Amendments See Attachment: File Attachments 5.01 Certificated Board Report 1-15-25 REVISIONS.pdf (233 KB) Motion & Voting The item was moved by Dr. Perlman, seconded by Dr. Nashua, and approved by members present. Motion by Roberta Perlman, second by Lisa Nashua. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua, Tamara Gonzalez 5. Human Resources Subject 5.02 Classified Personnel - REVISED Meeting Jan 15, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve or ratify the following report for Classified Personnel. The following items are included in the attached report: 5b.01 Separations - Revised 5b.02 Terminations 5b.03 Resignations - Revised 5b.04 Leave of Absence, Military Leave and Intermittent Leave of Absence (with or without pay) 5b.05 Changes of Assignment, Salary or Status - Revised 5b.06 Elections - Revised 5b.07 Temporary Assignments - Revised 5b.08 Bilingual Stipends 5b.09 Education Stipend 5b.10 Health Care Stipends 5b.11 Special Assignment - Special Education 5b.12 Rescission 5b.13 Amendments See Attachment: File Attachments 5.02 Classified Board Report 1-15-25 Final REVISIONS.pdf (204 KB) Motion & Voting The item was moved by Dr. Perlman, seconded by Dr. Nashua, and approved by members present. Motion by Roberta Perlman, second by Lisa Nashua. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua, Tamara Gonzalez 5. Human Resources Subject 5.03 Non-Classified Personnel - REVISED Meeting Jan 15, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve or ratify the following report for Non-Classified Personnel. The following items are included in the attached report: 5b.01 Elections - Revised 5b.02 Release of Substitutes and Non-Classified Employees 5b.03 Rescissions See Attachment: File Attachments 5.03 Non-Classified Board Report 1-15-25 Final Revisions.pdf (133 KB) Motion & Voting The item was moved by Dr. Perlman, seconded by Dr. Nashua, and approved by members present. Motion by Roberta Perlman, second by Lisa Nashua. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua, Tamara Gonzalez 6. Position Control Subject 6.01 Classified – Establishment of Funds for Position: Director, Risk Management Meeting Jan 15, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the budgeting of funds for the following position: From Funding: Administrative Director, Risk Management PAC 2 E - A dministrator 064 225 working days Risk Management Requisition : #252975 Position to be Funded: Director, Risk Management PAC 2 E - A dministrator 061 225 working days Risk Management Requisition : #252974 Funding: Risk Management 673-00000-0-00000-60000-2310-710-8611 – 60% 671-00000-0-00000-60000-2310-710-8611 – 40% Rationale: The establishment of the Director, Risk Management position will provide additional administrative support to the departments. There are sufficient funds to cover this position. File Attachments Motion & Voting The item was moved by Dr. Perlman, seconded by Dr. Nashua, and approved by members present. Motion by Roberta Perlman, second by Lisa Nashua. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua, Tamara Gonzalez 6. Position Control Subject 6.02 Classified - Establishment of Fund for Positions: School Community Liaison (REVISED) Meeting Jan 15, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the budgeting of funds for the following positions: Positions to be Funded: School Community Liaison CSEA Range 18 8-hours/day, 11-months Pupil & Community Services Requisitions: # 252955, 252956, 252957, 252958 Funding: Family Literacy Grant 010-62110-0-00000-24950-2210-1XX -0000 ADDED Rationale: The School Community Liaison positions will provide additional support to the students. There are sufficient funds to cover these positions. File Attachments Motion & Voting The item was moved by Dr. Perlman, seconded by Dr. Nashua, and approved by members present. Motion by Roberta Perlman, second by Lisa Nashua. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua, Tamara Gonzalez 6. Position Control Subject 6.03 Certificated - Establishment of Fund for Position: School Site Specialist Meeting Jan 15, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the budgeting of funds for the following position: From Funding: Teacher on Assignment APT Schedule A 188 working days Pantera Elementary School Requisition: # 252221 Position to be Funded: School Site Specialist APT Schedule K 188 working days Pantera Elementary School Requisition: # 252222 Funding: LCAP – Supplemental & Concentration 011-00000-0-00000-2110-1910-150-8754 Rationale: The School Site Specialist position will provide support to the school site. There are sufficient funds to cover this position. File Attachments Motion & Voting The item was moved by Dr. Perlman, seconded by Dr. Nashua, and approved by members present. Motion by Roberta Perlman, second by Lisa Nashua. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua, Tamara Gonzalez 7. Business Services Subject 7.01 Fiscal Operations: Report of Warrants and Purchase Orders (REVISED) Meeting Jan 15, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve and ratify the following warrants, purchase orders, and transactions which cover the period of December 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. Copies of the warrant registers and purchase orders are available in the Business Office. Certificated Salary Warrants Classified Salary Warrants Commercial Warrants Food Services Warrants #17451-#17474 - ADDED TOTAL Purchase orders $15,839,377.98 $7,172,498.06 $31,718,432.88 $474,482.93 $55,204,791.85 # 45003673-45003914 File Attachments Motion & Voting The item was moved by Dr. Perlman, seconded by Dr. Nashua, and approved by members present. Motion by Roberta Perlman, second by Lisa Nashua. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua, Tamara Gonzalez 7. Business Services Subject 7.02 Fiscal Operations: Budget Transfers Meeting Jan 15, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the attached budget transfers. See Attachment : 7.02 File Attachments 7.02 Budget Transfers 1.15.25 final.pdf (96 KB) Motion & Voting The item was moved by Dr. Perlman, seconded by Dr. Nashua, and approved by members present. Motion by Roberta Perlman, second by Lisa Nashua. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua, Tamara Gonzalez 7. Business Services Subject 7.03 Fiscal Operations: Budget Adjustment No. 4 Meeting Jan 15, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve Budget Adjustment No. 4 for the 2024-25 fiscal year. See Attachment: 7.03 File Attachments 7.03 BudAdj No. 4 1.15.25.pdf (3,365 KB) Motion & Voting The item was moved by Dr. Perlman, seconded by Dr. Nashua, and approved by members present. Motion by Roberta Perlman, second by Lisa Nashua. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua, Tamara Gonzalez 7. Business Services Subject 7.04 Fiscal Operations: Approval of Change Order Meeting Jan 15, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Consistent with previous Board action, it is recommended that the Board of Ed ucation ratify the following change orders pursuant to Board authority ( Ed ucation Code Section 17604), for the period of December 12, 2024, through January 15, 2025. Site Contractor Bid Number Original Contract Amount Change Order Number Change Order Amount Ganesha, Diamond Ranch, and Pomona high school Plyco 03(22-23)FP $31,447,000.00 2 $1,301,076.00 Rationale : The legal requirement for ratification is that Board action must occur at least on an annual basis. As a practical business matter, submittals of change orders dealing with construction contracts for ratification being placed on a regular agenda basis serve administrative control purposes rather than legal purposes. California Public Contract Code Section 20118.4 authorizes a school district’s governing board to approve change orders to existing District construction contracts if the negotiated cost does not exceed the greater of $15,000 or ten percent (10%) of the original contract price. Ed ucation Code Section 17604 authorizes a delegation of this authority to the Superintendent or designee by a majority vote of the Board. At its meeting on June 28, 2023, the Board of Ed ucation designated this authority to execute change orders for construction projects to the Superintendent or designee. File Attachments Motion & Voting The item was moved by Dr. Perlman, seconded by Dr. Nashua, and approved by members present. Motion by Roberta Perlman, second by Lisa Nashua. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua, Tamara Gonzalez 7. Business Services Subject 7.05 Fiscal Operations: Approval of Purchase Orders for California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (CUPCCAA) Meeting Jan 15, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education ratify and approve purchase order transactions for the period of January 1, 2024, through, June 30, 2025, issued in accordance with the California Uniform Construction Cost Accounting Act (CUPCCAA). The Board of Education has previously adopted Resolution No. 18 (2014-15) elections to participate in the uniform cost accounting procedures of CUPCCAA and adopting streamlined informal bidding procedures for the public under a certain cost threshold (currently $200,000.00) in accordance with CUPPCCA. Under the Education Code and the CUPCCAA policies and procedures, authorized District staff may enter into purchase transactions for such projects, subject to ratification or approval by the Board of Education. File Attachments 7.05 CUPCCAA Purchase Orders 1.15.25.pdf (648 KB) Motion & Voting The item was moved by Dr. Perlman, seconded by Dr. Nashua, and approved by members present. Motion by Roberta Perlman, second by Lisa Nashua. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua, Tamara Gonzalez 7. Business Services Subject 7.06 Fiscal Operations: Ratification of Service and Settlement Agreements 2024-25 Meeting Jan 15, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education ratify the following actions taken subsequent to Board authority per Education Code Section 35161 regarding consultants, legal matters, lawsuits, and wage and salary claims. See Attachment: File Attachments 7.06 Ratification of Settlements Periodic 1.15.25.pdf (138 KB) Motion & Voting The item was moved by Dr. Perlman, seconded by Dr. Nashua, and approved by members present. Motion by Roberta Perlman, second by Lisa Nashua. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua, Tamara Gonzalez 7. Business Services Subject 7.07 Acceptance of Gifts and Donations Meeting Jan 15, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education accept with gratitude the following gifts and donations and direct that letters of appreciation be sent. See Attachment: File Attachments 7.07 Acceptance of Gifts and Donations.pdf (65 KB) Motion & Voting The item was moved by Dr. Perlman, seconded by Dr. Nashua, and approved by members present. Motion by Roberta Perlman, second by Lisa Nashua. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua, Tamara Gonzalez 7. Business Services Subject 7.08 Business Services: Amendments Meeting Jan 15, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following amendments to action taken at a previous Board Meeting: See Attachment: File Attachments 7.08_Business Services _Amendments 1.15.25.pdf (73 KB) Motion & Voting The item was moved by Dr. Perlman, seconded by Dr. Nashua, and approved by members present. Motion by Roberta Perlman, second by Lisa Nashua. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua, Tamara Gonzalez 7. Business Services Subject 7.09 Fiscal Operations: District Audit Report - 2023-24 Meeting Jan 15, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education receive the District's 2023-24 Audit Report, prepared by the auditing firm of Eide Bailly LLP. With this action, the Board affirms that it has reviewed the audit report, including all findings and recommendations, and the District's description of corrective actions. Click here to access the 2023-24 District Audit Report File Attachments Motion & Voting The item was moved by Dr. Perlman, seconded by Dr. Nashua, and approved by members present. Motion by Roberta Perlman, second by Lisa Nashua. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua, Tamara Gonzalez 7. Business Services Subject 7.10 Fiscal Operations: Measure PS and Measure P Bond Financial and Performance Audits - 2023-24 Meeting Jan 15, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education receive the District's 2023-24 Measure PS and Measure P Bond Financial and Performance Audit Reports, prepared by the auditing firm of Eide Bailly LLP. With this action, the Board of Education affirms that it has reviewed the audit reports, including all findings and recommendations, and the District's description of corrective actions. The Board of Education also affirms that members of the Measure PS and Measure P Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee have received a copy of the Measure PS and Measure P Bond Financial and Performance Audits for review. Click here to access the 2023-24 Measure PS and Measure P Bond Financia l and Performance Audits File Attachments Motion & Voting The item was moved by Dr. Perlman, seconded by Dr. Nashua, and approved by members present. Motion by Roberta Perlman, second by Lisa Nashua. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua, Tamara Gonzalez 7. Business Services Subject 7.11 Fiscal Agreement: Amendment No. 1 - Galan Cultural Center, Inc. A Non Profit Corporation Meeting Jan 15, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an amendment to the agreement between Pomona Unified School District and Galan Cultural Center, Inc. A Non Profit Corporation, a California nonprofit corporation ("Galan") located in Jurupa Valley, California. This amendment adds eight (8) additional weeks of the Folklorico Dance program at Kingsley and Lincoln elementary schools, adds sixteen (16) weeks of the Folklorico Dance program at Emerson Middle School, and increases the amount payable under the agreement by $20,820 to a total amount not to exceed $229,128. All other terms of the agreement remain the same and the agreement remains in effect through June 30, 2025. Funding: AB130 Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) 010-26000-0-11100-10000-5810-xxx-6010 - $25,000.00 010-26000-0-11100-10000-5100-xxx-6010 - $204,128.00 Rationale: Approval of this amendment will allow Galan to add sixteen (16) weeks of Folklorico Dance at Emerson Middle School, consisting of two (2) 1-hour classes for up to 20 students per class, and increase existing Folklorico dance services from eight (8) weeks to sixteen (16) weeks at Lincoln and Kingsley elementary schools under Scope A-RFP No. 26(23-24) ES (ELO-P). Legal Counsel has reviewed the amendment and has advised that it is sufficient for the intended purpose. A copy of this amendment is in the office of the Assistant Superintendent/Chief Business Officer. File Attachments Motion & Voting The item was moved by Dr. Perlman, seconded by Dr. Nashua, and approved by members present. Motion by Roberta Perlman, second by Lisa Nashua. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua, Tamara Gonzalez 7. Business Services Subject 7.12 Fiscal Agreement: Amendment No. 1 - Law Firm of Fagen, Friedman & Fulfrost, LLP Meeting Jan 15, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an amendment to the agreement between Pomona Unified School District and the Law Firm of Fagen, Friedman & Fulfrost, LLP, a California limited liability partnership located in Los Angeles, California. This amendment shall increase the agreement amount by $200,000 to a total not to exceed of $550,000. All other terms of the agreement remain the same and the agreement remains in effect through June 30, 2025. Funding: Human Resources Negotiations 010-00000-0-00000-72000-5820-710-8800 Rationale: Approval of this amendment will allow the Law Firm of Fagen, Friedman & Fulfrost, LLP, to continue to provide legal services as reasonably required to represent the District in certain specialized matters, including but not limited to, collective bargaining and related issues, personnel issues and complaints, including layoffs and re-employment. Legal Counsel has reviewed the agreement and has advised that it is sufficient for the intended purpose. A copy of this agreement is in the office of the Assistant Superintendent/Chief Business Officer. File Attachments Motion & Voting The item was moved by Dr. Perlman, seconded by Dr. Nashua, and approved by members present. Motion by Roberta Perlman, second by Lisa Nashua. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua, Tamara Gonzalez 7. Business Services Subject 7.13 Fiscal Agreement: Amendment No. 1 - Lorena Edith Zazueta Meeting Jan 15, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an amendment to the agreement between Pomona Unified School District and Lorena Edith Zazueta, a sole proprietor and licensed clinical social worker from Upland, California. This amendment will add direct individual and group supervision for an additional District senior social worker in the District’s School Mental Health Services department and increases the amount payable under the agreement by $7,790 to a total amount not to exceed $24,440. All other terms of the agreement remain the same and the agreement remains in effect through June 30, 2025. Funding: LCAP Account #: 011-00000-0-00000-39000-5850-700-7443-00000 Rationale: Approval of this amendment will allow Lorena Edith Zazueta to provide ongoing feedback, supervision, and the opportunity to teach and assess a total of three (3) senior social workers acquisition of knowledge, skills and values in the District’s School Mental Health Services to meet licensing requirements. Legal Counsel has reviewed the amendment and has advised that it is sufficient for the intended purpose. A copy of this amendment is in the office of the Assistant Superintendent/Chief Business Officer. File Attachments Motion & Voting The item was moved by Dr. Perlman, seconded by Dr. Nashua, and approved by members present. Motion by Roberta Perlman, second by Lisa Nashua. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua, Tamara Gonzalez 7. Business Services Subject 7.14 Fiscal Agreement: Amendment No. 1 - Renaissance Learning, Inc. (AR, STAR, myON) Meeting Jan 15, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an amendment between Pomona Unified School District and Renaissance Learning, Inc., a Wisconsin corporation located in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This amendment will remove services for Armstrong Elementary School and add site licenses to Renaissance Learning's Accelerated Reader and Renaissance Star Reading, and related products and services for Arroyo Elementary School, at no additional cost to the District. All other terms of the agreement remain the same and agreement remains in effect through August 31, 2025. Funding: Title I 010-30100-0-11100-10000-4340-113-0000 - Arroyo ($5,761.70) Rationale: Approval of this amendment will allow Renaissance Learning, Inc. to provide Arroyo Elementary School teachers with tools and resources to motivate, monitor, and guide students' independent reading and math practice and develop their skills. Legal Counsel has reviewed the amendment and has advised that it is sufficient for the intended purpose. A copy of this amendment is in the office of the Assistant Superintendent/Chief Business Officer. File Attachments Motion & Voting The item was moved by Dr. Perlman, seconded by Dr. Nashua, and approved by members present. Motion by Roberta Perlman, second by Lisa Nashua. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua, Tamara Gonzalez 7. Business Services Subject 7.15 Fiscal Agreement: Capacity To Impact Meeting Jan 15, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an agreement between Pomona Unified School District and Capacity To Impact, a California corporation located in San Diego, California, to conduct senior exit surveys for the purpose of collecting data, including sharing and the use of confidential or de-identified student-level, disaggregated and aggregated, and institutional data. This agreement is effective January 16, 2025, through June 30, 2025. The total cost of this agreement is at an amount not to exceed $25,000. Funding: LCFF - Supplemental/Concentration 011-00000-0-11100-10000-5810-300-8758 Rationale: Approval of this agreement will allow Capacity To Impact to conduct senior exit surveys and provide analytical reports used in WASC and other informational systems. Legal Counsel has reviewed the agreement and has advised that it is sufficient for the intended purpose. A copy of this agreement is in the office of the Assistant Superintendent/ Chief Business Officer. File Attachments Motion & Voting The item was moved by Dr. Perlman, seconded by Dr. Nashua, and approved by members present. Motion by Roberta Perlman, second by Lisa Nashua. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua, Tamara Gonzalez 7. Business Services Subject 7.16 Fiscal Agreement: Conga Kids Meeting Jan 15, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an agreement between Pomona Unified School District and Conga Kids, a California nonprofit corporation, located in Los Angeles, California, to provide “Discover the Diaspora” assemblies to District school sites. This agreement is effective January 16, 2025, through June 30, 2025. The total cost of the agreement is at an amount not to exceed $99,249.99. Funding: LCFF – Supplemental/Concentration 011-00000-9-17000-10000-5810-xxx-0822 ($25,000) 011-00000-9-17000-10000-5100-xxx-0822 ($26,988.09) 011-00000-9-17000-10000-5100-xxx-0800 ($47,261.90) Rationale: Approval of this agreement will allow Conga Kids to provide “Discover the Diaspora” assemblies to Alcott, Barfield, Kellogg Polytechnic, Kingsley, Lincoln, Madison, Pantera, Philadelphia, Ranch Hills, Roosevelt, and Washington elementary schools, Emerson, Lorbeer, Marshall and Simons middle schools, Ganesha, Garey, Park West, and Pomona high schools, Village Academy of Film Technology, and Fremont Academy of Engineering & Design . Each school will receive a 60-minute school-wide assembly, along with an assembly program, lesson ideas, and video resources for teachers at every grade level to explore and define cultural traditions. Legal Counsel has reviewed the agreement and has advised that it is sufficient for the intended purpose. A copy of this agreement is in the office of the Assistant Superintendent/Chief Business Officer. File Attachments Motion & Voting The item was moved by Dr. Perlman, seconded by Dr. Nashua, and approved by members present. Motion by Roberta Perlman, second by Lisa Nashua. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua, Tamara Gonzalez 7. Business Services Subject 7.17 Fiscal Agreement: Edward Fergus Ph.D., dba Collaborative Equity Meeting Jan 15, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an agreement between Pomona Unified School District and Edward Fergus Ph.D., a sole proprietor doing business as Collaborative Equity Solutions, LLC, located in Yonkers, New York to provide support for District equity initiatives. The term of this agreement is February 1, 2025, through December 30, 2025. The total cost of this agreement is at an amount not to exceed $90,000. Funding: Educators Effectiveness Block Grant 010-62660-0-00000-21100-5850-700-0807 Rationale: Approval of this agreement will allow Dr. Fergus to continue supporting the District’s diversity, equity, and inclusion initiative by conducting root cause analyses through an equity audit of 2-3 systems, creating a multi-year action plan for equity goals implementation and progress monitoring, principal and district leadership coaching for the development of equity lens for systemic continuous improvement of equitable outcomes. Legal Counsel has reviewed the agreement and has advised that it is sufficient for the intended purpose. A copy of this agreement is in the office of the Assistant Superintendent/Chief Business Officer. File Attachments Motion & Voting The item was moved by Dr. Perlman, seconded by Dr. Nashua, and approved by members present. Motion by Roberta Perlman, second by Lisa Nashua. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua, Tamara Gonzalez 7. Business Services Subject 7.18 Fiscal Agreement: In-N-Out Burgers (Alcott ES) Meeting Jan 15, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an agreement between Pomona Unified School District and In-N-Out Burgers, a California corporation located in Irvine, California, to provide catering services on Friday, February 28, 2025, for the PBIS Kickoff at Alcott Elementary School. The total cost of the agreement is at an amount not to exceed $7,083.56. Funding: Donations 010-93250-0-11100-10000-4390-104-0000 Rationale : Approval of this agreement will allow In-N-Out Burgers to provide catering services for students at Alcott Elementary School for the PBIS Kickoff on Friday, February 28, 2025. Legal Counsel has reviewed the agreement and has advised that it is sufficient for the intended purpose. A copy of this agreement is in the office of the Assistant Superintendent/Chief Business Officer. File Attachments Motion & Voting The item was moved by Dr. Perlman, seconded by Dr. Nashua, and approved by members present. Motion by Roberta Perlman, second by Lisa Nashua. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua, Tamara Gonzalez 7. Business Services Subject 7.19 Fiscal Agreement: Kajeet, Inc. Meeting Jan 15, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an agreement between Pomona Unified School District and Kajeet, Inc., a Delaware corporation located in Mclean, Virginia. This agreement will provide Wi-Fi/Data for 500 hotspots to be used by various students at the District as needed on the Verizon Network with unlimited broadband data included with CIPA and service filtering and Sentinel Software licenses. The total of this agreement is at an amount not to exceed $90,380. The term of this agreement is from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. Funding: Measure P 215-00000-0-00000-81500-4340-xxx-7417 Rationale: Approval of this agreement will allow Kajeet, Inc. to provide Wi-Fi service to up to 500 students without internet access at home, thus allowing them to access educational curriculum and content after school. The effectiveness will be measured through analysis and reports to measure how the availability of hotspots increases access to educational resources. Legal Counsel has reviewed the agreement and has advised that it is sufficient for the intended purpose. A copy of this agreement is in the office of the Assistant Superintendent/Chief Business Officer. File Attachments Motion & Voting The item was moved by Dr. Perlman, seconded by Dr. Nashua, and approved by members present. Motion by Roberta Perlman, second by Lisa Nashua. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua, Tamara Gonzalez 7. Business Services Subject 7.20 Fiscal Agreement: Legion Community Foundation dba Imagine Rugby Meeting Jan 15, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an agreement between Pomona Unified School District and Legion Community Foundation, a California corporation doing business as Imagine Rugby located in Carlsbad, California, to provide on-site training to Kindergarten through 12th-grade Adapted Physical Education (PE) teachers on its flag rugby program during District’s professional development day on January 23, 2025. This agreement is effective January 16, 2025, through June 30, 2025. There is no cost to the District. Rationale: Approval of this agreement will allow Imagine Rugby to provide on-site comprehensive flag rugby training for Kindergarten through 12th grade Adapted PE teachers on January 23, 2025. The training will focus on Imagine Rugby’s standards-based flag rugby program, equipping Adapted PE teachers with the knowledge and resources to introduce the sport in alignment with state standards for PE classes. With support from experienced athletes, Adapted PE teachers will gain valuable insights into the sport, fostering both their own understanding and their ability to engage students in flag rugby. The program’s effectiveness will be measured through student participation rates and Adapted PE teacher feedback, ensuring alignment with the District’s educational goals and physical education standards. Legal Counsel has reviewed the agreement and has advised that it is sufficient for the intended purpose. A copy of this agreement is in the office of Assistant Superintendent/Chief Business Officer. File Attachments Motion & Voting The item was moved by Dr. Perlman, seconded by Dr. Nashua, and approved by members present. Motion by Roberta Perlman, second by Lisa Nashua. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua, Tamara Gonzalez 7. Business Services Subject 7.21 Fiscal Agreement: Moonlight Versus LLC - PULLED Meeting Jan 15, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an agreement between Pomona Unified School District and Moonlight Versus LLC, a California limited liability company to provide services including training and support to the District as needed in relation to risk management practices and insurance sufficiency related to contracts. The term of this agreement is January 3, 2025, through June 30, 2025. The total cost of the agreement is at an amount not to exceed $50,000. Funding: Risk Management 673-00000-0-00000-60000-5850-700-8611 Rationale: Approval of this agreement will allow Moonlight Versus LLC to provide the District with comprehensive support to protect the District assets in specialized matters. Legal Counsel has reviewed the agreement and has advised that it is sufficient for the intended purpose. A copy of this agreement is in the office of the Assistant Superintendent/Chief Business Officer. File Attachments 7. Business Services Subject 7.22 Fiscal Agreement: San Joaquin County Office of Education Meeting Jan 15, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education ratify an agreement between Pomona Unified School District and San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE) in Stockton, California, to provide SEIS billing services for qualified students under the Local Education Agency (LEA) Medi-Cal Billing Program. The cost for the LEA Medi-Cal Billing Program is generally 12% of the total amount charged to the LEA, which cost will be calculated based on the total number of hours worked by assuming 20% of the LEA Coordinator's time at $84.00/hour and 80% of the LEA Project Liaison's time at $51.00/hour. This agreement is effective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027. Funding: Local Education Agency. Medi-Cal Program (LEA) 010-95640-0-00000-31400-5810-700-0000 Rationale: Ratification of this agreement will allow SJCOE to provide the District with SEIS billing through the LEA Medi-Cal Billing program. Legal Counsel has reviewed the agreement and has advised that it is sufficient for the intended purpose. A copy of this agreement is in the office of the Assistant Superintendent/Chief Business Officer. File Attachments Motion & Voting The item was moved by Dr. Perlman, seconded by Dr. Nashua, and approved by members present. Motion by Roberta Perlman, second by Lisa Nashua. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua, Tamara Gonzalez 7. Business Services Subject 7.23 Fiscal Agreement: Nearpod, LLC Meeting Jan 15, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an agreement between Pomona Unified School District and Nearpod, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company with offices in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, to provide access to Flocabulary Plus for students and teachers at Pantera Elementary School and access to Nearpod Premium Plus for students and teachers at Park West High School. The term of the agreement is November 14, 2024, through November 29, 2025. The total cost of this agreement is at an amount not to exceed $8,820.75. Funding: Title I 010-30100-0-11100-10000-4340-150-0000 - Pantera ($3,822.00) Funding: Equity Multiplier 010-73990-0-11100-10000-4340-430-0000 - Park West ($4,998.75) Rationale: Approval of this agreement will allow Nearpod, LLC to provide Flocabulary Plus for students and teachers at Pantera Elementary School including videos and literacy activities to enhance students’ listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills; and provide Nearpod Premium Plus for students and teachers at Park West High School including live formative assessments, modeling, and differentiation. Legal Counsel has reviewed the agreement and has advised that it is sufficient for the intended purpose. A copy of this agreement is in the office of the Assistant Superintendent/Chief Business Officer. File Attachments Motion & Voting The item was moved by Dr. Perlman, seconded by Dr. Nashua, and approved by members present. Motion by Roberta Perlman, second by Lisa Nashua. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua, Tamara Gonzalez 7. Business Services Subject 7.24 Fiscal Services: SmartStar Solutions, LLC (Title I) Meeting Jan 15, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an agreement between Pomona Unified School District and SmartStar Solutions, LLC, a California limited liability company in Los Angeles, California, to provide tutoring services for non-public students in Pomona, as agreed to and scheduled in collaboration with the administrator at the respective private schools listed below, per federal Title I regulations. This agreement is effective January 16, 2025, through June 30, 2025. The total cost of the agreement is at an amount not to exceed $40,350. Funding: Title I 010-30100-0-11100-10000-5810-526-0000 – Pomona Catholic Middle School ($4,026.75) 010-30100-0-11100-10000-5810-527-0000 – Pomona Catholic High School ($1,092.00) 010-30100-0-11100-10000-5810-545-0000 – St. Joseph ($18,973.50) 010-30100-0-11100-10000-5810-551-0000 – City of Knowledge School ($5,187.00) 010-30100-0-11100-10000-5810-552-0000 – Holy Name of Mary ($1,706.25) 010-30100-0-11100-10000-5810-557-0000 – Institute of Knowledge School ($5,733.00) Funding: Title I 010-30100-0-00000-21100-5810-710-0000 – Not to exceed $3,631.50 for administrative costs. Rationale : Approval of this agreement will allow SmartStar Solutions, LLC to provide tutoring to students attending the private schools listed above. The federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) requires Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) to provide Title I services to private school students within their attendance areas. Data was collected to identify low-achieving students at each of the six private school sites that have requested Title I services in 2024-25. Private school administrators were consulted regarding services for their low-achieving students and the provider was selected based on their feedback during federally mandated consultation meetings. Legal Counsel has reviewed the agreement and has advised that it is sufficient for the intended purpose. A copy of this agreement is in the office of the Assistant Superintendent/Chief Business Officer. File Attachments Motion & Voting The item was moved by Dr. Perlman, seconded by Dr. Nashua, and approved by members present. Motion by Roberta Perlman, second by Lisa Nashua. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua, Tamara Gonzalez 7. Business Services Subject 7.25 Fiscal Services: SmartStar Solutions, LLC (Title III) Meeting Jan 15, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an agreement between Pomona Unified School District and SmartStar Solutions, LLC, a California limited liability Company in Los Angeles, California, to provide Title III tutoring services for non-public students at St. Joseph Elementary and Mt. Calvary Lutheran Schools in Pomona, as agreed to and scheduled in collaboration with the administrators at the private school, per federal Title III regulations. This agreement is effective January 16, 2025, through June 30, 2025. The total cost of this agreement is at an amount not to exceed $15,825. Funding: Title III 010-42030-0-47600-10000-5810-545-0000 – St. Joseph Elementary ($5,175) 010-42030-0-47600-10000-5810-536-0000 – M t. Calvary Lutheran ($10, 650) Rationale : Approval of this agreement will allow SmartS tar Solutions, LLC to provide Title III tutoring services for non-public students at St. Joseph Elementary and Mt. Calvary Lutheran Schools. The federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) requires Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) to provide Title III services and instructional materials to private school students within their attendance area. Data was collected to identify low-performing students at each of the two private school sites that have requested Title III services in 2024-2025. Private school administrators were consulted regarding services for their low-performing students, and the provider was selected based on their feedback during federally mandated consultation. Legal Counsel has reviewed the agreement and has advised that it is sufficient for the intended purpose. A copy of this agreement is in the office of the Assistant Superintendent/Chief Business Officer. File Attachments Motion & Voting The item was moved by Dr. Perlman, seconded by Dr. Nashua, and approved by members present. Motion by Roberta Perlman, second by Lisa Nashua. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua, Tamara Gonzalez 7. Business Services Subject 7.26 Fiscal Agreement: TPR Education, LLC dba The Princeton Review Meeting Jan 15, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an agreement between Pomona Unified School District and TPR Education, LLC , a limited liability company located in New York doing business as The Princeton Review (TPR), to provide virtual High Dosage Tutoring at Kellogg Polytechnic Elementary School and in-person High Dosage Tutoring at Lopez Elementary School. This agreement is effective January 16, 2025, through June 30, 2025. The cost of this agreement is at an amount not to exceed $104,160 . Funding: Equity Multiplier/Title I 010-73990-0-11100-10000-5810-131-0000-0000 - $25,000 010-73990-0-11100-10000-5100-131-0000-0000 - $32,660 010-30100-0-11100-10000-5100-180-0000-0000 - $46,500 Rationale: Approval of this agreement will allow TPR to deliver a 12-week High Dosage Tutoring program aimed at improving student achievement in mathematics. The program will serve up to 90 students at Kellogg Polytechnic Elementary School through virtual tutoring and up to 60 students at Lopez Elementary School through in-person tutoring. Both programs will offer 30-minute small-group tutoring sessions, allowing for personalized instruction and targeted support. Student progress will be evaluated using TPR’s assessment tools to ensure measurable outcomes and to assess the effectiveness of the tutoring intervention in boosting student performance in mathematics. Legal Counsel has reviewed the agreement and has advised that it is sufficient for the intended purpose. A copy of this agreement is in the office of Assistant Superintendent/Chief Business Officer. File Attachments Motion & Voting The item was moved by Dr. Perlman, seconded by Dr. Nashua, and approved by members present. Motion by Roberta Perlman, second by Lisa Nashua. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua, Tamara Gonzalez 7. Business Services Subject 7.27 Fiscal Agreement: Valarie A. Bennett - PULLED Meeting Jan 15, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an agreement between Pomona Unified School District and Valarie A. Bennett, a sole proprietor located in Diamond Bar, California, to provide consultation services to the District’s Special Education department for the effective training of secretarial staff. This agreement is effective January 16, 2025, through June 30, 2025. The total cost of the agreement is at an amount not to exceed $11,400. Funding: Consultant/Independent Contractor 010-65000-0-50010-21090-5850-700-4902 Rationale: Approval of this agreement will allow Valarie A. Bennett, a retired District Administrative Secretary II, to provide consultation services to the District’s Special Education Department’s secretarial staff on the processes and protocols specific to Special Education. This includes equipping staff with a clear understanding of compliance requirements, documentation standards, and communication procedures and supporting the implementation of procedures required by the California Department of Education. Ms. Bennett aims to empower the secretarial team to confidently contribute to the success of the Special Education Program through knowledge of best practices and legal mandates. Legal Counsel has reviewed the agreement and has advised that it is sufficient for the intended purpose. A copy of the agreement is in the office of the Assistant Superintendent/Chief Business Officer. File Attachments 7. Business Services Subject 7.28 Fiscal Agreement: The DBQ Company dba The DBQ Project Meeting Jan 15, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an agreement between Pomona Unified School District and The DBQ Company, an Illinois corporation doing business as The DBQ Project located in Evanston, Illinois, for software licenses to online educational materials and training for teachers and administrators. This agreement is effective January 16, 2025, through June 30, 2025. The total cost of the agreement is at an amount not to exceed $38,200. Funding: Title I 010-30100-0-11100-10000-4340-110-0000 - Armstrong ($1,500) 010-30100-0-11100-10000-4340-181-0000 - Cortez ($1,125) 010-30100-0-11100-10000-4340-119-0000 - Decker ($1,500) 010-30100-0-11100-10000-4340-210-0000 - Emerson ($1,875) 010-30100-0-11100-10000-4340-320-0000 - Ganesha ($2,800) 010-30100-0-11100-10000-4340-330-0000 - Garey ($2,800) 010-30100-0-11100-10000-4340-125-0000 - Golden Springs ($750) 010-30100-0-11100-10000-4340-128-0000 - Harrison ($1,875) 010-30100-0-11100-10000-4340-131-0000 - Kellogg ($1,125) 010-30100-0-11100-10000-4340-134-0000 - Kingsley ($375) 010-30100-0-11100-10000-4340-137-0000 - Lexington ($1,125) 010-30100-0-11100-10000-4340-140-0000 - Lincoln ($375) 010-30100-0-11100-10000-4340-230-0000 - Lorbeer ($1,500) 010-30100-0-11100-10000-4340-240-0000 - Marshall ($2,250) 010-30100-0-11100-10000-4340-3