Board of Education Regular Meeting - Apr 23 2025

AGENDA

APRIL 23, 2025 *4:30 P.M. (CLOSED SESSION) *6:15 P.M. (OPEN SESSION) BOARD OF EDUCATION, REGULAR MEETING

THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD AT FRESNO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 2309 TULARE STREET, FRESNO, CALIFORNIA 93721 SECOND FLOOR - BOARD ROOM

*DESIGNATED TIMES FOR CONFERENCE/DISCUSSION ITEMS ARE ESTIMATES.

Please note: Parking will be available for board meetings after 5:00 p.m. at the N Street Parking Pavilion, located on the southeast corner of Tulare and "N" streets - entrance on "N" street. Board meeting attendees without key cards should report to the parking booth attendant. Please do NOT take a ticket. Additionally, the City of Fresno will not enforce the street meters in this area after 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

For the safety of all who attend Fresno Unified Board Meetings, everyone entering the Education Center building is subject to metal detector scanning. Board Policy 5145.12 allows for the use of metal detectors. Prohibited items are as follows: alcohol, illegal drugs, knives, or firearms.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, those requiring special assistance to access the Board meeting room, to access written documents being discussed at the Board meeting, or to otherwise participate at Board meetings, please contact the Board President or Board Office at 457-3727. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the district to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the Board meeting and to provide any required accommodations, auxiliary aids or services.

Any member of the public who wishes to address the Board shall submit a speaker card specifying the item(s) they wish to address. The card must be submitted before or during the Board's consideration of the item.

In accordance with Board Bylaw 9322, students and parents/guardians may request directory information or personal information (as defined in Education code 49061 and/or 49073.2) be excluded from the minutes by making a request in writing to the Superintendent or Board Clerk.

Public materials are available for public inspection at our website at: fresnounified.org/board

TRANSLATION SERVICES: Available in Spanish and Hmong in the meeting room upon request.

Agenda Approved by: Interim Superintendent Mao Misty Her *4:30 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Paul Idsvoog will lead the flag salute.

OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION AGENDA

RECEIVE INFORMATION & REPORTS (See Section A)

RECESS FOR CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING: Student Expulsions Pursuant to Education Code Section 35146. Conference with Labor Negotiator (Government Code Section 54957.6); Fresno Unified School District Negotiator(s): David Chavez and Paul Idsvoog; Employee Organizations(s): FTA, CSEA, Chapter 125, CSEA, Chapter 143, SEIU, Local 521, FASTA/SEIU, Local 521/CTW, CLC, Fresno Unified Building & Construction Trades/FTA; International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW), Unrepresented Employees: All Management, Confidential, and Supervisory Employees. Public Employee Discipline, Dismissal, Release, Reassignment, Resignation (Government Code Section 54957). Public Employment/Appointment (Government Code Section 54957).Principal Superintendent Search

Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)).Receipt of a Claim Pursuant to the Government Claims ActClaim GL24-0901-14023 Claim GL24-1022-12733 Claim GL24-1107-14025

Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated, Pending, Threatened Litigation (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)).Potential Case (one)

*6:15 P.M., RECONVENE and report action taken during Closed Session, if any

A. RECEIVE INFORMATION & REPORTS

1. RECEIVE Proposed Board Policy Revisions Receive Proposed Board Policy Revisions Receive Proposed Board Policy Revisions-BACKUP.pdf Included in the Board material are proposed revisions for five Board Policies (BP) as follows: • BP 0460 – Local Control and Accountability Plan • BP 3100 – Budget • BP 3250 – Transportation Fees (NEW) • BP 3540 – Transportation • BP 6020 – Parent Involvement These revisions meet the California School Boards Association recommendations and best practices. The policies will be brought back for approval at a future Board meeting. Fiscal impact: There is no fiscal impact to the district at this time. Contact person: Ambra O'Connor, telephone (559) 457-3838.

B. CONFERENCE/DISCUSSION AGENDA

1. *6:20 P.M. PRESENT and DISCUSS the Waterford Early Learning Program Present and Discuss the Waterford Early Learning Program Present and Discuss the Waterford Early Learning Program-BACKUP.pdf Included in the Board material is a presentation on the Waterford Early Learning Program, which outlines ongoing initiatives implemented at several elementary schools. The Waterford Early Learning Program, a software-based curriculum for students in Preschool through second grade, offers effective, tailored education to help early learners achieve critical milestones in reading, math, and science by third grade, establishing a strong foundation in their formative years. Additionally, Waterford.org serves as a guiding framework for schools and educators, highlighting the critical role of early learning strategies in fostering foundational skills and ensuring academic success. The presentation aims to provide the Board with relevant data, gather feedback, and address questions. Fiscal impact: There is no fiscal impact to the district at this time. Contact person: Carlos Castillo, Ed.D., telephone: (559) 457-3750.

2. *6:50 P.M. PRESENT and DISCUSS Overview of the Governor's 2025/26 Proposed State Budget Present and Discuss Overview of the Governor's 2025/26 Proposed State Budget.docx Present and Discuss Overview of the Governor's 2025/26 Proposed State Budget-BACKUP.pdf The Governor's Office released the 2025/26 Proposed State Budget on January 10, 2025. Staff will present an overview of the 2025/26 Proposed State Budget and the district’s preliminary strategic budget development to the Board of Education on April 23, 2025. Fiscal impact: There is no fiscal impact to the district at this time. Contact person: Patrick Jensen, telephone (559) 457-6226.

C. CONSENT AGENDA All Consent Agenda items are considered routine by the Board of Education and will be acted upon by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of items unless a Board member requests, in which event, the items will be considered following approval of the Consent Agenda.

OPPORTUNITY for Public Comment on Consent Agenda Items

1. APPROVE Personnel List Approve Personnel List.docx Approve Personnel List-BACKUP.pdf Included in the Board material is the Personnel List, Appendix A, as submitted. The Interim Superintendent recommends approval. Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact to the district at this time. Contact person: David Chavez, telephone (559) 457-3713.

2. ADOPT Findings of Fact and Recommendations of District Administrative Board The Board of Education received and considered the Findings of Fact and Recommendations of District Administrative Panels resulting from hearings on expulsion and readmittance cases conducted during the period since the regular meeting of the Board held March 26, 2025. The Interim Superintendent recommends adoption. Fiscal impact: There is no fiscal impact to the district at this time. Contact person: Carlos Castillo, Ed.D., telephone (559) 457-3750.

3. APPROVE Meeting Minutes Approve Meeting Minutes-BACKUP.docx Included in the Board material are the draft minutes for the regular meeting of the Fresno Unified School District Board of Education held, March 26, 2025. The Interim Superintendent recommends approval. Fiscal impact: There is no fiscal impact to the district at this time. Contact person: Interim Superintendent, Mao Misty Her, telephone (559) 457-3884.

4. ADOPT Resolution 25-66, Proclaiming April 2025 Autism Acceptance Month Adopt Resolution 25-66, Proclaiming April 2025 Autism Acceptance Month Adopt Resolution 25-66 Proclaiming April 2025 Autism Acceptance Month-BACKUP.pdf Included in the Board material is Resolution 25-66, Proclaiming April 2025 as Autism Acceptance Month. The Center for Disease Control reports that more children are being diagnosed on the autism spectrum, resulting in rates as high as one in 36 children nationally. The Center for Disease Control reports that one in 22 four-year-old children in California are on the Autism Spectrum. The Interim Superintendent recommends adoption. Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact on the district at this time. Contact person: Carlos Castillo, Ed.D., Interim Chief Academic Officer. Phone: (559) 457-3750.

5. APPROVE Enrollment Application and Fee Schedule Acknowledgement for the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative Approve Enrollment Application- Fee Schedule for the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative.docx Approve Enrollment Application-Fee Schedule for the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative-BACKUP.pdf Included in the Board material is the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative enrollment application and fee schedule acknowledgment. The Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI) is a five-year initiative that aims to expand access to school behavioral health services by implementing a new and sustainable source of funding for behavioral health services, covered by insurance provided to students at a school site. The Interim Superintendent recommends approval. Fiscal impact: There is no fiscal impact to the district at this time. Contact person: Carlos Castillo, Ed.D., telephone: (559) 457-3750.

6. APPROVE Agreement with Carelon Behavioral Health, Inc. and Care Solace Approve Agreement with Carelon Behavioral Health, Inc. and Care Solace Approve Agreement with Carelon Behavioral Health, Inc. and Care Solace-BACKUP.pdf Included in the Board material is an agreement with Carelon Behavioral Health, Inc. and Care Solace to approve the exchange of data and documents related to the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI). (CYBHI) aims to expand access to school behavioral health services by implementing a new and sustainable source of funding for behavioral health services, providing covered services to students at a school site. CYBHI will allow Local Education Agencies to obtain reimbursement from Medi-Cal, commercial health plans, and disability insurers, which are obligated under state law to reimburse eligible school-based and school-linked providers. The Interim Superintendent recommends approval. Fiscal impact: There is no fiscal impact to the district at this time. Contact person: Carlos Castillo, Ed.D., telephone: (559) 457-3750.

7. APPROVE Agreement with Innovate Solutions in Education Approve Agreement with Innovative Solutions in Education.docx Approve Agreement with Innovative Solutions in Education-BACKUP.pdf Included in the Board material is an agreement with Innovative Solutions in Education (ISE). The agreement with ISE will assist in revising and aligning the Vocational Nursing Program Curriculum to meet the required changes made in the curriculum standards by the Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT). In addition, ISE will provide policy revision, development, and BVNPT inquiry and communication, Faculty Development Training, and conduct program audits and reports as recommended by BVNPT. The Interim Superintendent recommends approval. Fiscal Impact: Sufficient funds in the amount of $29,500 are available in the Adult Ed Apportionment budget. Contact person: Carlos Castillo, Ed.D., Telephone (559) 457-3750.

8. APPROVE Agreement with KnowBe4 Inc. Approve Agreement with KnowBe4 Inc.docx Approve Agreement with KnowBe4 Inc.-BACKUP.pdf Included in the Board material is an agreement with KnowBe4 Inc. The KnowBe4 Inc. platform provides a library of modules that deliver mini lessons on different topics to support staff understanding of Cultural Proficiency. KnowBe4 is the current vendor for the Information Technology Department cybersecurity training and receives positive feedback from staff. The Interim Superintendent recommends approval. Fiscal Impact: Sufficient funds in the amount of $57,970 are available in the General Fund. Contact person: Carlos Castillo, Ed.D., telephone: (559) 457-3750.

9. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with Lark Technologies, Inc. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with Lark Technologies, Inc.docx Approve Amendment No. 1 to Lark Technologies Inc. Agreement-BACKUP.pdf Included in the Board material is amendment No. 1 to the agreement with Lark Technologies, Inc., a diabetes remote patient monitoring program. This amendment extends the term of the agreement through April 30, 2027. The program will be utilized explicitly for members with diabetes for active employees, early retirees, and dependents over 18 years of age. The agreement will keep the rate the same for a 2-year contract, not to exceed $140,000 annually. The Interim Superintendent recommends approval. Fiscal impact: Sufficient funds in the amount of $140,000 are available in the Internal Service Health Fund budget. Contact person: Patrick Jensen, telephone (559) 457-6226.

10. APPROVE Grant Application to the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education 2025/26 Program Approve Grant Applications to the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical.docx 2025/26 Perkins Post-Secondary Application.pdf 2025/26 Perkins Secondary Application-BACKUP.pdf Included in the Board material are grant applications to the California Department of Education for the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education 2025/26 program. The Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act which amended the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (Perkins IV) was signed into law on July 31, 2018. The amended Act, now Perkins V, brings changes to the $1.2 billion annual federal investment in career and technical education (CTE). The program now requires eligible recipients to submit a yearly application that provides descriptions and assurances related to the administration of these funds. The Interim Superintendent recommends approval. Fiscal impact: There is no fiscal impact to the district at this time. Contact person: Carlos Castillo, Ed.D., telephone (559) 457-3750.

11. APPROVE Award of Bid 25-30, 2011 Fresno Fulton Tenant Improvements and Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Controls Upgrade Approve Award of Bid 25-30, 2011 Fresno Fulton Tenant Improvements and HVAC Controls Upgrade.docx Approve Award of Bid 25-30, 2011 Fresno Fulton Tenant Improvements and HVAC Controls Upgrade-BACKUP.pdf Included in the Board material is information on Bid 25-30, 2011 Fresno Fulton Tenant Improvements and Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Controls Upgrade. The project consists of tenant improvements that will convert an open space on the second floor to confidential spaces, and upgrade the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning control systems. Staff recommends award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder: B & M Civil, LLC (Rancho Cordova, California) $276,646. The Interim Superintendent recommends approval. Fiscal impact: Sufficient funds in the amount of $276,646 are available in the Measure Q Savings Budget. Contact person: Paul Idsvoog, telephone (559) 457-3134.

12. APPROVE Award of Request for Proposals 25-17, Pupil Transportation Services–Special Education Programs to Zūm Services, Inc. Approve Award of Request for Proposals 25-17 Pupil Transportation Services Special Education Programs to Zum Services Inc.docx Included in the Board material is information on Request for Proposals (RFP) 25-17, to provide transportation services to the district’s special education students. The contract term is a five-year period with the option to renew for one five-year period and will begin August 01, 2026. Staff recommend approval of the following best value vendor: Zum Services, Inc. (Redwood City, CA). The Interim Superintendent recommends approval. Fiscal impact: Sufficient funds in the annual estimated amount of $16,721,083 are available in the Transportation-Special Education budget. Contact person: Paul Idsvoog, telephone 457-3134.

13. APPROVE Award of Request for Proposals 25-24, Expanded Learning Approve Award of Request for Proposals 25-24, Expanded Learning.docx Approve Award of Request for Proposals 25-24, Expanded Learning-Backup.pdf Included in the Board material is information on Request for Proposals (RFP) 25-24, Expanded Learning Enrollment & Attendance Platform to provide a single online platform for Expanded Learning Programs to manage registration, enrollment, enter and track attendance, and outreach that will serve the diverse needs of Fresno Unified students and families. The current student participation data for Expanded Learning Programs in 2024/25 is 32,000 and counting. The awarded term is a three-year period with the option to renew for two one-year periods and will begin May 01, 2025. This platform will streamline registration and enrollment for all Expanded Learning Programs throughout the year and is designed to accommodate future growth and expansion. RFP, responses, and scoring matrix are available for review in the Purchasing Department. The Interim Superintendent recommends approval. Fiscal Impact: Sufficient funds in the amount of $485,000 are available in the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program budget. Contact person: Carlos Castillo, Ed.D., telephone (559) 457-3750.

14. DENY Claim GL24-0901-14023 Deny ClaimGL24-0901-14023.docx Deny ClaimGL24-0901-14023-BACKUP.pdf Included in the Board material is a Claim for Damages by a minor, case GL24-0901-14023. The Interim Superintendent recommends the Claim be denied, and the matter referred to the district’s Risk Management Department for further handling. Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact to the district at this time. Contact person: Patrick Jensen, telephone (559) 457-6226.

15. DENY Claim GL24-1022-12733 Deny ClaimGL24-1022-12733.docx Deny ClaimGL24-1022-12733-BACKUP.pdf Included in the Board material is a Claim for Damages by a minor, case GL24-1022-12733. The Interim Superintendent recommends the Claim be denied, and the matter referred to the district's Risk Management Department for further handling. Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact to the district at this time. Contact person: Patrick Jensen, telephone (559) 457-6226.