Regular Board Meeting

1 Wednesday, December 13, 2023 Regular Board Meeting 1. Table of Contents Subject 1.01 Regular Board Meeting Agenda Summary Meeting Dec 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information File Attachments 12-13-23 Summary Agenda.pdf (224 KB) 12-13-23 Final Board Agenda.pdf (8,666 KB) 12-13-2023 Final Revisions Report.pdf (637 KB) 1. Table of Contents Subject 1.02 Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Dec 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information File Attachments 1. Table of Contents Subject 1.03 Announcement of Action Taken in Closed Session Meeting Dec 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information File Attachments 1. Table of Contents Subject 1.04 Election / Designation of Board of Education Officers Meeting Dec 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action The Education Code provides that the Governing Board of each school district shall hold an annual organizational meeting, at which time the Board shall elect a president and vice-president. It is recommended that the Board of Education elect a president and vice-president for the period of December 13, 2023 through the Organizational Meeting in December 2024. File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to nominate Mr. Jimenez as President was moved by Dr. Perlman, seconded by Mrs. Tye, and approved with Mr. Jimenez abstaining. Motion by Roberta Perlman, second by Patricia Tye. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua Abstain: Arturo Jimenez Motion to nominate Mrs. Tye as Vice President was moved by Dr. Perlman, seconded by Dr. Nashua, and approved with Mrs. Tye abstaining. Motion by Roberta Perlman, second by Lisa Nashua. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Lisa Nashua Abstain: Patricia Tye 1. Table of Contents Subject 1.05 Election of a Board Member to Serve on the San Antonio Regional Occupational Program Commission Meeting Dec 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action It is recommended that the Board of Education assign a representative to serve on the San Antonio Regional Occupational Program Commission beginning December 13, 2023 through the Organizational Meeting in December 2024. File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to nominate Mr. Jimenez to serve on the San Antonio Regional Occupational Program Commission was moved by Dr. Perlman, seconded by Mrs. Gonzalez and approved with Mr. Jimenez abstaining. Motion by Roberta Perlman, second by Lorena Gonzalez. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua Abstain: Arturo Jimenez 1. Table of Contents Subject 1.06 Election of a Representative for Electing Members to the Los Angeles County Committee on School District Organization and LACSTA Meeting Dec 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action It is recommended that the Board of Education elect a member of the Board as its Representative for electing members to the Los Angeles County Committee on School District Organization for the period of December 13, 2023 through the Organizational Meeting in December 2024. The person elected shall be the District's voting delegate at the annual meeting of representatives or governing boards for the purpose of electing members to the Los Angeles County Committee on School District Organization. Further, the person elected shall serve as the Representative to the Los Angeles County School Trustee Association (LACSTA) for the 2024 calendar year. File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to nominate Mrs. Tye to serve as a representative on the Los Angeles County Committee on School District Organization and the Los Angeles County School Trustee Association (LACSTA) was made by Mrs. Gonzalez, seconded by Dr. Nashua and approved with Mrs. Tye abstaining. Motion by Lorena Gonzalez, second by Lisa Nashua. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Lisa Nashua Abstain: Patricia Tye 1. Table of Contents Subject 1.07 Election of a Board Member to Represent Pomona Unified School District at the Pomona and Diamond Bar City Council Meetings Meeting Dec 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action It is recommended that the Board of Education elect a Board Member as its representative to the Pomona City Council and Diamond Bar City Council meetings. Rationale : Representation by a member of the Board of Education at Pomona City Council and Diamond Bar City Council meetings will increase awareness of topics of mutual interest and will strengthen the ongoing partnerships. File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to nominate Mr. Jimenez to represent Pomona Unified School District at the Pomona City Council Meetings was moved by Mrs. Gonzalez, seconded by Mrs. Tye, and approved with Mr. Jimenez abstaining. Motion by Lorena Gonzalez, second by Patricia Tye. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua Abstain: Arturo Jimenez Motion to nominate Dr. Perlman to represent Pomona Unified School District at the Diamond Bar City Council Meetings was moved by Mrs. Tye, seconded by Mrs. Gonzalez, and approved by members present. Motion by Patricia Tye, second by Lorena Gonzalez. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 1. Table of Contents Subject 1.08 Superintendent's Comments - Corrections or Additions to the Agenda Meeting Dec 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information File Attachments 1. Table of Contents Subject 1.09 Student Representative Comments Meeting Dec 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information File Attachments 1. Table of Contents Subject 1.10 Recognition of Student Representative to the Board of Education Meeting Dec 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information It is recommended that the Board of Education recognize Isis Jackson, Associate Student Body president at Fremont Academy of Engineering & Design, for services rendered as the student representative to the Board of Education during the first semester of the 2023-24 school year. File Attachments 1. Table of Contents Subject 1.11 Presentations/Staff Reports Meeting Dec 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information Student Music Performances - Emerson Middle School Strings and Diamond Ranch High School Choir File Attachments 1. Table of Contents Subject 1.12 California School Employees' Association Representative Comments Meeting Dec 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information File Attachments 1. Table of Contents Subject 1.13 Associated Pomona Teachers' Representative Comments Meeting Dec 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information File Attachments 1. Table of Contents Subject 1.14 Pomona Administrators, Confidential/Classified Management Employees Comments Meeting Dec 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information File Attachments 1. Table of Contents Subject 1.15 Audience Comments Meeting Dec 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information File Attachments 2. Information Items/Presentations Subject 2.01 Superintendent Oral Communications on Agenda Items Meeting Dec 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information File Attachments 3. Consent Calendar Subject 3.01 Oral Communications on Consent Calendar Items Only Meeting Dec 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type File Attachments 3. Consent Calendar Subject 3.02 Consent Calendar Meeting Dec 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) The following items are of a routine nature and may be adopted as a single item (items 3 through 8). The Board may remove items from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration. File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 4. Educational Services Subject 4.01 Approval of School Plans – School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) 2024 Meeting Dec 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the 2024 School Plans for Student Achievement (SPSA) for elementary, middle, and high schools in Pomona Unified School District. Rationale : The purpose of the SPSA is to provide a single comprehensive school plan to raise the level of academic performance on all state standards. The SPSA integrates the purposes and requirements of the Title I program. The template for the SPSA has been designed to meet the content requirements of Education Code Section 64001. The development of the SPSA requires collection and analysis of student performance data, setting priorities for instructional and program improvement, rigorous use of evidence-based strategies, and ongoing monitoring of results. For schools operating a Title I School-Wide Program (SWP), the SPSA must describe the strategies that provide all students opportunities to reach Standard Exceeded and Standards Met levels of academic achievement, as required by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Each site's SPSA has been developed with the review, certification, and advice of applicable school advisory committees and approval by each school's School Site Council. Each SPSA must have Board approval to authorize expenditures proposed in the plans. A copy of each school's SPSA is available for review in the Educational Services Office. File Attachments 4_01_SPSA_Approval_2024.pdf (76 KB) Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 4. Educational Services Subject 4.02 Summer School Program 2024 Meeting Dec 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the 2024 Summer School Program as follows: See Attachment: 4.02 File Attachments 4_02_Summer_School_Program2024.pdf (76 KB) Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 4. Educational Services Subject 4.03 Overnight Fieldtrips Meeting Dec 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approved the following overnight field trip: Organization Travel To Funding Source 1. Westmont Elementary Pali Institute, Running Springs, CA February 6 - 8, 2024 Donations/LCFF $17,759.67 Approximately 40 Westmont Elementary students will participate in an overnight field trip to Pali Institute Outdoor Education in Running Springs, California. This trip will provide an opportunity for specific experiential learning in science curriculum and innovative outdoor educational program. File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 4. Educational Services Subject 4.04 Certificated Personnel – Special Assignments Meeting Dec 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve or ratify the special assignments for the following certificated personnel, or appropriately qualified alternates who will serve in the same capacity as listed below. Payment will be made in accordance with Appendix V, and Appendix X, Section IV or with Appendix IV, Child Development Certificated Salary Schedule of the Agreement between the Pomona Unified School District Board of Education and the Associated Pomona Teachers. The specific purposes of the special assignments are as follows: See Attachment : 4.04 File Attachments 4_04CertSpecAssign.pdf (254 KB) Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 4. Educational Services Subject 4.05 Classified Personnel – Special Assignments Meeting Dec 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve or ratify the following classified personnel, or appropriately qualified alternates who will serve in the same capacity, to participate in specified special assignments. Payment will be made at the employee's regular rate of pay. The specific purposes of the special assignments are as follows: See Attachment : 4.05 File Attachments 4_05ClassSpecAssign.pdf (98 KB) Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 4. Educational Services Subject 4.06 Professional Meeting Attendance Meeting Dec 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve or ratify the following personnel, or appropriately qualified alternates who will serve in the same capacity, to attend the professional meetings indicated with all actual and necessary expenses. Cost figures shown are estimates per person. Conference costs for participants at the same conference may vary based upon the number of days of attendance, lodging, and related expenses. See Attachment: 4.06 File Attachments 4_06ProfMeetingAttend.pdf (160 KB) Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 4. Educational Services Subject 4.07 Amendments Meeting Dec 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following amendments to action taken at a previous Board meeting. See Attachment : 4.07 File Attachments 4_07Amendments.pdf (79 KB) Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 5. Human Resources Subject 5.01 Certificated Personnel Meeting Dec 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve or ratify the following report for Certificated Personnel. The following items are included in the attached report: 5a.01 Resignations 5a.02 Leave of Absence (with pay) 5a.03 Catastrophic Leave 5a.04 Changes of Assignment, Salary or Status 5a.05 Elections 5a.06 Elections - Substitute Teachers 5a.07 Salary Reclassifications 5a.08 Coaches 5a.09 CIF Coaching 5a.10 Special Assignment - Athletics/Activities Director 5a.11 Approval for Variable Term Waiver - Certificate of Completion of Staff Development 5a.12 Special Assignment - California Academic Partnership 5a.13 Special Assignment - GATE Facilitator 5a.14 Special Assignment - Mentors/Support Providers 5a.15 Special Assignment - Special Education 5a.16 Special Assignment - TK Mentor Teachers 5a.17 Special Assignment - Unit Leaders 5a.18 Rescissions 5a.19 Release of Substitute Teachers 5a.20 Amendments See Attachment: File Attachments 5.01 Certificated Board Report 12-13-23.pdf (238 KB) Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 5. Human Resources Subject 5.02 Classified Personnel - REVISED Meeting Dec 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve or ratify the following report for Classified Personnel. The following items are included in the attached report: 5b.01 Separations - Revised 5b.02 Terminations 5b.03 Resignations 5b.04 Leaves of Absence (with pay) 5b.05 Changes of Assignment, Salary or Status - Revised 5b.06 Change of Assignment, Salary or Status due to Reorganization 5b.07 Elections 5b.08 Temporary Assignments 5b.09 Bilingual Stipends 5b.10 Health Care Stipends 5b.11 Special Assignment - Special Education 5b.12 Amendments - Revised See Attachment: File Attachments 5.02 Classified Board Report 12-13-2023 Final Revision.pdf (216 KB) Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 5. Human Resources Subject 5.03 Non-Classified Personnel Meeting Dec 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve or ratify the following report for Non-Classified Personnel. The following items are included in the attached report: 5c.01 Elections 5c.02 Release of Substitutes and Non-Classified Employees See Attachment: File Attachments 5.03 Non-Classified Board Report 12-13-23.pdf (138 KB) Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 6. Position Control Subject 6.01 Certificated - Establishment of Fund for Position: Coordinator, Board Behavior Certified Analyst Meeting Dec 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the budgeting of funds for the following position: Position to be Funded : Coordinator, Board Behavior Certified Analyst PAC 2 E - Administrator 041 220 working days Child Development Requisition: #242181 Funding: Head Start/Early Head Start 120-52100-0-71100-31200-2410-830-6301 (60%) 120-52113-0-71100-31200-2410-830-6312 (40%) Rationale: The Coordinator, Board Behavior Certified Analyst will provide support to the Head Start and Early Head Start programs. There are sufficient funds to cover this position. File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 6. Position Control Subject 6.02 Classified - Establishment of Fund for Positions: Elementary Campus Supervisor Meeting Dec 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the budgeting of funds for the following positions: Positions to be Funded: Elementary Campus Supervisor CSEA Range 9 3-hours/day, 9-months Child Development Requisitions: #’s 242287, 242288, 242289, 242290, 242291 Funding: Head Start 120-52100-0-71100-10900-2920-710-6301 Requisitions: #’s 242292, 242293 Funding: Head Start Dosage 120-52114-0-71100-10900-2920-710-6301 Requisition: # 242295, 242344 Funding: Early Head Start 120-52113-0-71100-10900-2920-710-6312 Rationale: The Elementary Campus Supervisor positions will provide additional support to the Head Start program. There are sufficient funds to cover these positions File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 6. Position Control Subject 6.03 Classified - Establishment of Fund for Position: Food Service Worker I Meeting Dec 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the budgeting of funds for the following position: Position to be Funded: Food Service Worker I CSEA Range 13 6.5-hours/day, 9-months Lexington Elementary School Requisition: # 242246 Funding: Food Services 130-53100-0-00000-37000-2210-700-0000 Rationale: Per MOU Board approved on 11/15/23, Food Service Worker members working in quarterly hour increments may be increased to the nearest half-hour increment. This will provide additional support to students. File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 6. Position Control Subject 6.04 Amendment – Classified Position Meeting Dec 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education ratify the following amendment to action taken at a previous Board Meeting: Board Agenda Date: 11/15/23 Agenda Item: 6.01 Classified Position: Application Specialist Web Multimedia I Amend location and fund: Correct location from Information Technology Services to Child Development Correct fund from 010 to 120 File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.01 Fiscal Operations: Report of Warrants and Purchase Orders Meeting Dec 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve and ratify the following warrants, purchase orders, and transactions which cover the period of November 1, 2023, through November 30, 2023. Copies of the warrant registers and purchase orders are available in the Business Office. Certificated Salary Warrants Classified Salary Warrants Commercial Warrants Food Services Warrants #17062- #17096 Re-issue stale dated warrant #6385451 TOTAL Purchase orders $14,401,604.77 $6,545,453.96 $21,042,283.85 $751,388.33 $514.94 $42,741,245.85 #44002714-4402964 File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.02 Fiscal Operations: Budget Transfers Meeting Dec 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the attached budget transfers. See Attachment : 7.02 File Attachments 7.02 Budget Transfers 12.13.23.pdf (198 KB) Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.03 Fiscal Operations: Budget Adjustment No. 4 Meeting Dec 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve Budget Adjustment No. 4 for the 2023-24 fiscal year. See Attachment: 7.03 File Attachments 7.03 BudAdj No. 4 12.13.22.pdf (2,585 KB) Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.04 Fiscal Operations: First Interim Report - 2023-24 Certification of Financial Solvency Meeting Dec 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the First Interim Report for the period ending October 31, 2023, and declare a positive certification of financial solvency for the District based upon that report. Submitted with the First Interim Report are the results of a review of standards and criteria established by the State. The report has been distributed to each Board Member and will be available to the public at the Board meeting. Rationale: The District is required, under Education Code Sections 35015 and 35035, to prepare and submit interim financial reports twice annually. Based upon these reports, the District's Board of Education must adopt and file a certification of financial solvency. Also, in compliance with the State's requirements, the administration has conducted a review of the interim report in accordance with State adopted criteria and standards. Click here to access the 2023-24 First Interim Report File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.05 Fiscal Operations: Resolution No. 16 (2023-24) Certification of Signatures Meeting Dec 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the adoption of Resolution No. 16 (2023-24), Certification of Signatures, authorizing the signatures of members of the Board of Education and/or administrative staff on legal and other official documents and warrants. This resolution reflects the District's current staffing configuration. Rationale: The Los Angeles County Office of Education requires annual approval of the attached Certification of Signatures authorization form. See Attachment: File Attachments 7.05 Resolution # 16 Annual Certification of Signature.pdf (230 KB) Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.06 Authorization to Use Multi-Year Bids – 2023-24 Fiscal Year (Master Agreements) (Other Contracts) Meeting Dec 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is requested that the Board of Education approve the use and renewal of the following competitive bids and the orders and purchases by the District thereunder for the 2023-24 fiscal year: Agency Contract # Commodity/Company National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) Naspo # MNWNC-125/CA Addendum 7-15-70-34-019 Computer Equipment – Storage (Pure Storage, Inc.) (New) National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) Naspo # MNWNC-108/CA Addendum 7-15-70-34-003 Computer Equipment – Desktop, Laptop, Tablet, Server, & Storage (Dell Marketing, L.P.) (New) National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) Naspo # MNWNC-109/CA Addendum 7-15-70-34-004 Computer Equipment – Storage (EMC Corporation dba EMC Peripherals, Inc.) (New) Funding: Various Department and Site Accounts All orders placed for services and supplies against these bids will be fully funded before purchase is made. Rationale: California Public Contract Code Section 20118 authorizes school districts to order against competitive bids prepared by other school districts (commonly referred to as “piggyback orders”) and public agencies, provided such authority is granted by the governing board of the piggybacking school district and by the originating agency at the time of bid preparation and award. Approval to utilize other districts’ and agencies’ approved bids is in the best interest of the Pomona Unified School District and will enable the District to benefit from favorable prices obtained elsewhere, as well as reduce District ordering times and advertising costs. All vendors listed above for approval have performed satisfactorily in past years and have been recommended by District staff for additional work. The use of approval options saves considerable time and expense of advertising for new requirements and allows the District to continue to order at earlier bid prices. File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.07 Authorization to Use or Renew Multi-Year Bids – 2023-24 Fiscal Year (California Multiple Award Schedules) CMAS Meeting Dec 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is requested that the Board of Education approve the use and renewal of the following competitive bids and the orders and purchases by the District thereunder for the 2023- 24 fiscal year. Supplier CMAS# Equipment AMS.NET Inc. 3-11-70-0291V Information Technology Goods & Services (new) Epson America, Inc. 3-23-01-1034 Information Technology Goods and Services (new) RGB Systems, Inc. dba Extron Electronics 3-16-70-2382B Information Technology Goods and Services (new) Funding: Various Department and Site Accounts District staff will confirm the availability of funds prior to placing orders against these bids. Rationale: The State of California established the "Multiple Award Schedules" (CMAS) in response to Assembly Bill 1727, which was signed into law in 1993. Many of the agreements are established with contractors that offer products and/or services which are currently with the Federal General Services Administration or other competitively awarded multiple award contracts. CMAS contracts include technology products, computer systems, and other network products, as well as related installation and connecting service requirements. California Public Contract Code Section 10299 authorizes the State to make this package of qualified products and services available to other governmental agencies and school districts, and Education Code Section 17595 and 17596 authorizes the governing board of any school district to purchase materials, equipment, or supplies under Public Contract Code Section 10299. File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.08 Request for Qualifications and Proposal for Facilities Conditions Assessment/Facilities Master Plan - RFQ&P No. 03(23-24) FP Meeting Dec 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an agreement between Pomona Unified School District and Perkins Eastman Architects, a New York corporation with offices in Costa Mesa , California, to provide services for the development of a new Facility Condition Assessment for 2024 and for a Facilities Master Plan to serve as a basis for future facilities planning and to provide rationale to the school community and public at large for facility initiatives per Request for Qualifications and Proposal for Facilities Conditions Assessment/Facilities Master Plan – RFQ&P No. 03(23-24) FP. This agreement is effective December 14, 2023, through June 30, 2024. The total cost of the agreement is at an amount not to exceed $1,105,500 . It is further recommended that, in the event the above bidder does not enter into a contract, the Board of Education accept the second bid in the amount of $1,615,988, submitted by Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Inc., a North Carolina corporation with offices in Newport Beach, California, and award a contract to them. It is further recommended that the Board of Education authorize the Assistant Superintendent, Chief Business Officer to execute all appropriate documents. Funding: Special Reserve 402-00000-0-00000-85200-5850-710-8650 Rationale: Approval of the agreement will allow Perkins Eastman Architects provide the District with the Facilities Master Plan, called for in the District’s Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). The Facilities Master Plan outlines facility improvements that need to be accomplished and may include new structures and improvements to existing structures. It allows for careful, multi-year budgeting, as well as equitable upgrades and expenditures across the district. A Facilities Master Plan supports proactive repairs that will ensure safe, sound facilities and planning for costs. The District issued a RFQ&P for qualified consultant(s) or firm(s) to provide professional services to prepare a Facilities Master Plan. The focus of the RFQ&P is to strengthen the District’s understanding of and options for its four primary planning areas (clusters), that includes both facilities and land elements. Data gathering skills are essential in developing strategies to correlate the collective desires and goals of both recipients and providers of education and is a key benefit envisioned by the District for this framework. The District will receive a final report detailing of findings, recommendations, and options to serve as a guide for the management, maintenance, and programming of the District facilities. Legal Counsel has reviewed the agreement and has advised that it is sufficient for the intended purpose. A copy of this agreement is in the Office of the Assistant Superintendent, Chief Business Officer. File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.09 Business Services: Amendments Meeting Dec 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following amendments to action taken at a previous Board Meeting: See Attachment: File Attachments 7.09_Business Services _Amendments 12.13.23 v2.pdf (78 KB) Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.10 Facilities Agreement: Amendment No. 3 - Colbi Technologies, Inc. Meeting Dec 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an amendment between Pomona Unified School District and Colbi Technologies, Inc., a California corporation located in Tustin, California, for use of the Add-on Account-Ability program management software to increase the managed licensed capacity to $675 million. This amendment will increase the total amount payable under the agreement by $200,000 to a total amount not to exceed $335,000, and extend the term of the agreement through June 30, 2025. All other terms of the agreement will remain the same. Funding: Prop 39 Measure PS 214-00000-0-00000-85100-5850-700-8652 Rationale: Approval of the amendment will increase the District’s managed license capacity from $475 to $675 million in its continued use of the Colbi Technologies, Inc. Account-Ability program management software and related maintenance support services. The use of customized Account-Ability report designs and templates is required for the fiscal management and accurate reporting of the Measure PS Program. Legal Counsel has reviewed the amendment and has advised that it is sufficient for the intended purpose. A copy of this amendment is in the Office of the Assistant Superintendent/Chief Business Officer. File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.11 Facilities Agreement: Amendment No. 1 - Michael Baker International, Inc. (Cortez) Meeting Dec 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an amendment to the agreement between Pomona Unified School District and Michael Baker International, Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation with offices in Ontario, California. This amendment will expand the scope of environmental consulting services for the expansion at Cortez Mathematics & Science Magnet School and increases the amount payable under the agreement by $46,980 to a total amount not to exceed $112,300. All other terms of the agreement remain the same and the agreement remains in effect through December 31, 2023. Funding: Prop 39 Measure P 214-00000-0-00000-85100-6244-181-9503 Rationale: Approval of this amendment will allow Michael Baker International, Inc. to continue to provide the District with preparing environmental documentation in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and to comply with Title 5, California Code of Regulations (CCR) for School Site Selection for the proposed expansion of Cortez Mathematics & Science Magnet School. This amendment will include new scope of work for the preparation of either a Negative Declaration or a Mitigated Negative Declaration ND/MND to satisfy CEQA and replace the approved CEQA scope (NOE Task 1 through NOE Task 6) of the March 2023 proposal. Legal Counsel has reviewed the amendment and has advised that it is sufficient for the intended purpose. A copy of this amendment is in the office of the Assistant Superintendent/Chief Business Officer. File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.12 Fiscal Agreement: Amendment No. 1 - 6Crickets Inc. Meeting Dec 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an amendment to the agreement between Pomona Unified School District and 6Crickets Inc., a Washington corporation with offices in Bellevue, Washington, to add annual licenses for a management platform to support expanded learning opportunity programs at Lorbeer and Simons middle schools. This amendment increases the amount payable under the agreement by $7,000, to a total amount not to exceed $98,500. All other terms of the agreement remain the same and the agreement remains in effect through June 30, 2024. Funding: AB130 Expanded Learning Opportunities Program ELOP 010-26000-0-11100-10000-5840-xxx-6010 Rationale : Approval of this amendment will allow 6Crickets Inc. to provide annual licenses to the expanded learning opportunities program to serve District students at Lorbeer and Simons middle schools for the 2023-2024 school year. This management platform is designed to be a user-friendly, one-stop registration portal for families. Legal Counsel has reviewed the amendment and has advised that it is sufficient for the intended purpose. A copy of this amendment is in the office of the Assistant Superintendent/Chief Business Officer. File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.13 Fiscal Agreement: Amendment No. 1 - D.D. & S. Learning Systems, Inc. dba Sylvan Learning Center (La Verne Charter ES) Meeting Dec 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an amendment between Pomona Unified School District and D.D. & S. Learning Systems, Inc., a California corporation doing business as Sylvan Learning Center, located in Claremont, California. This amendment increases the amount payable under the agreement by $70,470 to a total amount not to exceed $93,960. All other terms of the agreement remain the same and the agreement remains in effect through June 30, 2024. Funding: Title I 010-30100-0-11100-10000-5810-915-0000 ($25,000) 010-30100-0-11100-10000-5100-915-0000 ($45,470) Rationale : Approval of this amendment will allow Sylvan Learning Center to provide additional small group intervention for 18 at-risk (Tier II and Tier III) students having difficulty achieving at grade level in reading and/or math at La Verne Science & Technology Charter. Students will be given assessments to measure the effectiveness of this intervention and teachers will monitor progress. This program is aligned to State and Common Core Standards. Legal Counsel has reviewed the amendment and has advised that it is sufficient for the intended purpose. A copy of this amendment is in the office of the Assistant Superintendent/Chief Business Officer. File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.14 Fiscal Agreement: Amendment No. 1 - Fast Deer Bus Charter, Inc. Meeting Dec 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an amendment to the agreement between Pomona Unified School District and Fast Deer Bus Charter, Inc. a California corporation. This amendment increases the amount payable under the agreement by $22,500 to a total amount not to exceed $30,000. All other terms of the agreement remain the same and the agreement remains in effect until June 30, 2024. Funding: 010 General Fund 011 LCFF Suppl. & Concentration 120 Child Development 090 Charter Schools 091 La Verne Science and Technology Charter School Rationale: Approval of this amendment will allow Fast Deer Buds Charter, Inc. to receive additional funds for additional school field trips that occur at times that conflict with home-to-school route schedules and athletic transportation on an as-needed basis without disturbing the established home-to-school schedules. Legal Counsel has reviewed the amendment and has advised that it is sufficient for the intended purpose. A copy of this amendment is in the office of the Assistant Superintendent/Chief Business Officer. File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.15 Fiscal Agreement: Amendment No. 2 - Foothill Family Services (Teen Inspired Project) Meeting Dec 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an amendment to the agreement between Pomona Unified School District and Foothill Family Service, a California nonprofit corporation in Pasadena, California, to provide a Teen Inspired Project program and extend the term of the agreement through June 30, 2026, at no cost to the District. All other terms of the agreement remain the same. Rationale: Approval of this agreement will allow Foothill Family Services to provide the District with its Teen Inspired Project and will participate with other community organizations/agencies to identify areas of the highest need for teen prevention services and assist in selecting one (1) or more Evidence-Based Practices (EBP) that are most appropriate to meet those needs. The District will participate in the 6-month planning process. This will allow five (5) District staff members to be trained in the selected EBP for this project and deliver them to students in group settings. Foothill Family Services will fund the cost for the District staff to receive training in the selected EBP for this project. Legal Counsel has reviewed the amendment and has advised that it is sufficient for the intended purpose. A copy of this amendment is in the Office of the Assistant Superintendent/Chief Business Officer. File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.16 Fiscal Agreement: Amendment No. 1 - Riverside Assessments, LLC dba ESGI-Riverside Insights Meeting Dec 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an amendment between Pomona Unified School District and Riverside Assessments , LLC, a Delaware limited liability company doing business as ESGI-Riverside Insights . This amendment adds 132 additional licenses and increases the total amount payable under the agreement by $29,304 to a total amount not to exceed $52,614. All the other terms of the agreement remain the same and the agreement remains in effect through June 30, 2024. Funding: Universal Prekinder (UPK) Planning & Implementation Grant 010-60530-0-11100-10000-4340-700-0000 Rationale: Approval of this amendment will allow ESGI -Riverside Insights to provide an additional one hundred thirty-two (132) ESGI licenses for students at various District school sites d ue to the expansion of the Transitional Kindergarten Program to support and measure foundational 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 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.17 Fiscal Agreement: Circle Up Forums LLC (La Verne) Meeting Dec 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an agreement between Pomona Unified School District and Circle Up Forums LLC, a California limited liability company in Pomona, California, to provide a mentoring program at La Verne Science & Technology Charter School. The term of t his agreement is November 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. The total cost of this agreement is at an amount not to exceed $29,995. Funding: LCFF-Supplemental/Concentration/ESSER III/Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (La Verne) 091-00000-0-11100-10000-5810-915-0000 ($25,000) 091-32180-0-11100-10000-5110-915-0000 ($1,433) 091-32190-0-11100-10000-5110-915-0000 ($570) 091-26000-0-11100-10000-5110-915-0000 ($2992) Rationale: Approval of this agreement will allow Circle Up Forums LLC to improve student support, student engagement, and student advocacy for up to 40 students at La Verne Science & Technology Charter School by providing intentional and deliberate leadership and guidance to engage, support, and serve students in their educational journey. The effectiveness of this program will be measured by student attendance, student behavior, academic engagement, student suspension rates, absenteeism, and truancy. Circle Up Forums will work collaboratively with the administrator, the counselor, educators, and staff members at the school site to support a Multi-Tiered System of Support targeting Tier II and III students. Legal Counsel has reviewed the agreement and has advised that it is sufficient for the intended purpose. A copy of this agreement is in the office of the Assistant Superintendent/Chief Business Officer. . File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.18 Fiscal Agreement: City of Hope - PULLED Meeting Dec 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an agreement between Pomona Unified School District and City of Hope, a California nonprofit corporation located in Duarte, California, to provide assemblies that raise awareness on the importance of donating blood and/or to conduct one or more blood donation drives for District students and staff at various District schools. This agreement is effective December 14, 2023, through June 30, 2026. There is no cost to the District. Rationale: Approval of this agreement will allow City of Hope to host assemblies and conduct one or more donation drives at various District schools. This agreement does not obligate the District or any of its schools to participate; however, the agreements will allow various District schools and their students to participate in the assemblies and/or blood donation drives at their discretion. Assemblies help raise awareness of the importance of donating blood and blood drives help replenish blood banks experiencing blood shortages, which can save lives in the community. 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 7.19 Fiscal Agreement: D.D. & S. Learning Systems, Inc. dba Sylvan Learning Center (Madison, Philadelphia, Westmont ES) Meeting Dec 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an agreement between Pomona Unified School District and D.D. & S. Learning Systems, Inc., a California corporation doing business as Sylvan Learning Center, located in Claremont, California, to provide small group intervention for at-risk students in reading or mathematics at Madison, Philadelphia and Westmont elementary schools. This agreement is effective December 14, 2023, with services commencing January 1, 2024 , through June 30, 2024. The total cost of the agreement is at an amount not to exceed $64,080 . Funding: Title I 010-30100-0-11100-10000-5810-143-0000 ($21,360) 010-30100-0-11100-10000-5810-152-0000 ($21,360) 010-30100-0-11100-10000-5810-176-0000 ($21,360) Rationale: Approval of this agreement will allow Sylvan Learning Center to provide small group intervention for at-risk students having difficulty achieving at grade-level in reading or mathematics at Madison, Philadelphia, and Westmont elementary schools. This program is aligned with State and Common Core Standards. The effectiveness of the program will be measured by student attendance, weekly program reports to administrators, communication with staff, and monthly student progress reports. Legal Counsel has reviewed the agreement and has advised that it is sufficient for the intended purpose. A copy of this agreement is in the office of the Assistant Superintendent/Chief Business Officer. File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.20 Fiscal Agreement: Hatching Results, LLC Meeting Dec 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an agreement between Pomona Unified School District and Hatching Results, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company located in San Diego, California, to provide training and student support services to the District to maximize education access and attainment for students. This agreement is effective December 14, 2023, through June 30, 2024. The total cost of this agreement is at an amount not to exceed $100,000. Funding: ESSER III 010-32140-0-00000-21400-5810-xxx-4914 – $25,000 010-32140-0-00000-21400-5100-xxx-4914 – $75,000 Rationale: Approval of this agreement will allow Hatching Results, LLC to assess the District's school counseling program and train school counselors to work within the framework of a multi-tiered system of support that is inclusive of their role in students' academic, college, and career, and social-emotional development. Training will emphasize the development of all students with a particular focus on the needs of special populations and collaborating with key stakeholders to facilitate learning success for all students. 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 Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.21 Fiscal Agreement: Law Firm of Gibbs Giden Locher Turner Senet & Wittbrodt LLP Meeting Dec 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an agreement between Pomona Unified School District and the Law Firm of Gibbs Giden Locher Turner Senet & Wittbrodt LLP located in Los Angeles, California. This agreement is effective December 14, 2023, through June 30, 2024, at an amount not to exceed $20,000. Funding: Capital Facilities 250-90100-0-00000-85200-5820-710-8646 Rationale: The Law Firm of Gibbs Giden Locher Turner Senet & Wittbrodt LLP will provide specialized legal services in school construction and procurement law as they relate to capital improvement projects, construction, maintenance, repairs, modernization, and other facilities improvement projects. 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 Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jimenez, seconded by Dr. Perlman, and approved by members present. Motion by Arturo Jimenez, second by Roberta Perlman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Lorena Gonzalez, Arturo Jimenez, Roberta Perlman, Patricia Tye, Lisa Nashua 7. Business Services Subject 7.22 Fiscal Agreement: Los Angeles County Office of Education (Tobacco-Use Prevention Education Programs) Meeting Dec 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education ratify an agreement between Pomona Unified School District and the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE), a public educational agency, located in Downey, California to partner with the District to support school-level tobacco-use prevention advocacy. This agreement is effective July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. There is no cost to the District. Rationale: Ratification of this agreement will allow the District to receive the Tobacco-Use Prevention Education Award in the amount of $130,360 for curriculum and instructional services from LACOE to support school-level tobacco-use prevention programs of the District that are designed to assist with life skills. Legal Counsel has reviewed the agreement and has advised that it is sufficient for the intended purpose. A copy of this agreement is in the Office of the Assistant Superintendent/Chief Business Officer. File Attachments Motion & Voting Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Darren Knowles, the Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 3-8) was moved by Mr. Jime