Main Governing Board

1 Wednesday, August 13, 2025 Regular Board Meeting 1. Table of Contents Subject 1.01 Regular Board Meeting Agenda Summary Meeting Aug 13, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information File Attachments 8-13-25 Summary Agenda.pdf (239 KB) 8-13-25 Final Detailed Agenda.pdf (9,614 KB) 8-13-25 Final Revisions Report.pdf (2,044 KB) 1. Table of Contents Subject 1.02 Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Aug 13, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information File Attachments 1. Table of Contents Subject 1.03 Announcement of Action Taken in Closed Session Meeting Aug 13, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information File Attachments 1. Table of Contents Subject 1.04 Superintendent's Comments - Corrections or Additions to the Agenda Meeting Aug 13, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information File Attachments 1. Table of Contents Subject 1.05 Presentations/Staff Reports Meeting Aug 13, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information Attendance Awareness Campaign Presentation - Mr. Fernando Meza and Mr. Cesar Casarrubias File Attachments 1. Table of Contents Subject 1.06 Associated Pomona Teachers' Representative Comments Meeting Aug 13, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information File Attachments 1. Table of Contents Subject 1.07 California School Employees' Association Representative Comments Meeting Aug 13, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information File Attachments 1. Table of Contents Subject 1.08 Pomona Administrators, Confidential/Classified Management Employees Comments Meeting Aug 13, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information File Attachments 1. Table of Contents Subject 1.09 Audience Comments Meeting Aug 13, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information File Attachments 2. Information Items/Presentations Subject 2.01 Superintendent Oral Communications on Agenda Items Meeting Aug 13, 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 2025-2026 Meeting Aug 13, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information It is recommended that the Oath of Office be administered to Ray Barrera, who will serve as the student representative to the Board of Education for the first semester of 2025-2026. Ray Barrera is the president of Pomona High School's 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 Student Representative Comments Meeting Aug 13, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information File Attachments 3. Consent Calendar Subject 3.01 Oral Communications on Consent Calendar Items Only Meeting Aug 13, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information File Attachments 3. Consent Calendar Subject 3.02 Consent Calendar Meeting Aug 13, 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 September as the Kick-Off for Attendance Awareness Meeting Aug 13, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt the attached Proclamation in Recognition of September as the Kick-Off for Attendance Awareness. File Attachments Proclamation-Attendance Awareness Month 2025.pdf (97 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 Constitution and Citizenship Day - September 17, 2025 Meeting Aug 13, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt the attached Proclamation in Recognition of Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, September 17, 2025. File Attachments Proclamation Constitution-Citizenship Day 2025.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 4. Educational Services Subject 4.01 Approval of Core Textbooks and Supplemental Reading Lists Meeting Aug 13, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the attached lists of core Pre K-12 textbooks and grades 9-12 supplemental reading books for use in the District's schools for the 2025-26 school year. Rationale : The State Board of Education (SBE) requires districts to adopt standards-based materials approved by the SBE and local Board of Education in order to use state textbook funds. Educational Services 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 SBE, instructional staff, and the instructional needs of students. Site and District personnel, along with grade level curriculum committees, work collaboratively in the selection process to recommend books, instructional materials and library resources for adoption. In a comprehensive process coordinated by the Division of Educational Services, District teachers annually review instructional resources and make recommendations to the District Curriculum Council. The District Curriculum Council, in turn, reviews and forwards the recommendations to the Board for consideration and approval in accordance with Board Policy 6161.1 Procedures and Criteria for Selection and Evaluation . Attachments: File Attachments 4_01_K-8 Williams Core Textbooks 25-26.pdf (124 KB) 4_01_9-12 Williams Core Textbooks 25-26.pdf (193 KB) 4_01_PUSD Supplemental Reading List 25-26.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 4. Educational Services Subject 4.02 Overnight Fieldtrips-REVISED Meeting Aug 13, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve or ratify the following overnight field trips: Attachment: File Attachments 4_02Overnight FieldtripsREVISED.pdf (23 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-REVISED Meeting Aug 13, 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: Attachment : File Attachments 4_03CertSpecAssignREVISED.pdf (335 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 Aug 13, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education ratify 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: Attachment : File Attachments 4_04 CertInservice.pdf (97 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 Aug 13, 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: Attachment : File Attachments 4_05ClassSpecAssign.pdf (139 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 Classified Personnel – Inservice Meeting Aug 13, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education ratify the following classified personnel, or appropriately qualified alternates who will serve in the same capacity, to participate in specified inservice training programs. Payment will be made in accordance with established District payment policies and procedures for classified personnel. The specific purposes of the inservices are as follows: Attachment : File Attachments 4_06 ClassInservice.pdf (77 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 Professional Meeting Attendance-REVISED Meeting Aug 13, 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. Attachment: File Attachments 4_07ProfMeetingAttendREVISED.pdf (122 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 Aug 13, 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. Attachment : File Attachments 4_08AmendmentsREVISED.pdf (367 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 Aug 13, 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.01 Administrative Assignment 5a.02 Resignations - Revised 5a.03 Leaves of Absence and Intermittent Leave of Absence (with or without pay) 5a.04 Changes of Assignment, Salary or Status - Revised 5a.05 Elections - Revised 5a.06 Elections - Substitute Teachers - Revised 5a.07 Election - Adult & Career Education 5a.08 Extended School Year - Special Education 5a.09 Salary Reclassifications 5a.10 Coaches 5a.11 Master Teachers 5a.12 Special Assignment - Athletic/Activities Director 5a.13 Special Assignment - Department Chairperson 5a.14 Special Assignment - Sixth Period 5a.15 Special Assignment - Special Education - Home & Hospital Program 5a.16 Special Assignment - Unit Leaders 5a.17 Rescissions - Revised 5a.18 Amendments - Revised See Attachment: File Attachments 5.01 Certificated Board Report 8-13-25 Final REVISIONS.pdf (238 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 Aug 13, 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.00 Administrative Assignment - Revised 5b.01 Terminations 5b.02 Resignations - Revised 5b.03 Catastrophic Leave - Donation of Illness/Vacation Hours 5b.04 Leaves of Absence and Military Leave (with or without pay) - Revised 5b.05 Changes of Assignment, Salary or Status - Revised 5b.06 Elections - Revised 5b.07 Temporary Assignment 5b.08 Bilingual Stipend 5b.09 Special Assignment - Child Development 5b.10 Rescissions 5b.11 Amendments See Attachment: File Attachments Classified Board Report 8-13-25 REVISIONS.pdf (455 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 Meeting Aug 13, 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: 5c.01 Elections 5c.02 Release of Substitutes and Non-Classified Employees See Attachment: File Attachments 5.03 Non-Classified Board Report 8-13-25.pdf (130 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 Fund for Position: School Climate Safety Officer Meeting Aug 13, 2025 - 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 : School Climate Safety Officer CSEA Range 43 $5,052.91 - $6,147.63 8-hours/day, 9-months Effective 08/14/25 San Jose Elementary Requisition : # 254366 Funding: LCAP – Supplemental & Concentration 011-00000-9-00000-83000-2210-167-5705 Rationale: The School Climate Safety Officer will assist with social-emotional development, identifying student behavioral issues using appropriate techniques to resolve issues. In conjunction with the Principal, the School Climate Safety Officer will work closely to provide at-risk students with academic and social supports; will support in school-wide interventions and services that foster student achievement, ensuring that all students have access to safe, supportive, and positive cultures. There are sufficient funds for 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 Amendment – Classified Position Meeting Aug 13, 2025 - 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: 07/31/25 Agenda Items: 6.04 Classified Position: Mental Health Clinician Amend Position to be Funded: From: Requisition: #’s 253954, 253954 To: Requisition: #’s 253954, 253955 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 Meeting Aug 13, 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 July 1, 2025, through July 31, 2025. 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 # 17649 - # 17673 TOTAL Purchase orders $ 18,138,801.72 $ 5,593,716.80 $ 30,775,811.23 $ 191,167.13 $ 54,699,496.88 # 46000002-46001188 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 Aug 13, 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 8.13.25.pdf (56 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: Ratification of Service and Settlement Agreements 2025-26 Meeting Aug 13, 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 7.03 Ratification of Settlements Periodic 8.13.25.pdf (92 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 Award of Bid: Bid No 23(24-25)IT E-Rate XXVIII - Gym WiFi and Backbone Cabling Upgrade Meeting Aug 13, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the acceptance of the low responsive bid of $552,079.94 submitted by GA Technical Services of Glendora, California and award a contract for the E-Rate XXVIII - Gym WiFi and Backbone Cabling Upgrade as described in Bid No. 23(24-25)IT. It is further recommended that the Board of Education authorize the Assistant Superintendent, Chief Business Officer, to execute all appropriate documents. Funding: Prop 39 - Measure PS Bond 214-00000-0-00000-85100-6252-xxx-8552 Rationale: The award of this contract will allow for the upgrade of the fiber and copper infrastructure to facilitate movement to high-performance network equipment and components, delivering faster speeds and wider bandwidth to students and educators at the following sites: Arroyo and Lincoln Elementary Schools, Emerson, Fremont, Lorbeer, Marshall and Simons Middle Schools, Diamond Ranch, Ganesha, Garey, Park West, and Pomona High Schools. 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 Award of Request for Proposal No. 19(24-25)ES Scope A1 - Tutoring (Mathematics & English Language Arts) Meeting Aug 13, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education award the Request for Proposal No. 19(24-25)ES Scope A1 for Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) to Tutor Me LA, LLC, a California limited liability doing business as Tutor Me Education, located in Los Angeles, California, to provide tutoring and small-group focused tutoring services for at-risk students in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The term of this agreement is August 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. The total cost of the agreement is at an amount not to exceed $307,584. Funding: AB130 Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) 010-26000-0-11100-10000-5810-xxx-6010 - $25,000 010-26000-0-11100-10000-5100-xxx-6010 - $ 282,584 Rationale: Approval of this RFP award will allow Tutor Me Education to provide small-group intervention in English Language Arts and Mathematics for at-risk District students enrolled in ELO-P at Armstrong, Decker, Golden Springs, Pantera, Ranch Hills, and Westmont Elementary Schools. The program will provide two (2) 60-minute tutoring sessions per week for thirty (32) weeks. This program is aligned with California State and Common Core Standards. Quick Facts: Number of Students Being Served: 324 (54 students twice a week). Cost per Student: $29.67 per week/per student, twice a week (949.33 per student per year). Sites Being Served : Armstrong, Decker, Golden Springs, Pantera, Ranch Hills, and Westmont Elementary Schools. Transportation Needed: N/A Anticipated Outcomes: Support grade-level academic achievement and CAASPP performance. Deliver culturally responsive, trauma-informed instruction aligned with California State Standards. Embed social-emotional learning (SEL) and executive function strategies in daily instruction. How Will the Program be Measured: The effectiveness of the program will be measured by student attendance, weekly program reports to administrators, communication with staff, monthly student progress reports, and the most current curriculum pre/post assessments that are aligned with the Academic State Standards. Other Contracts/Amounts: Services Agreement (BAI 7.49 06/11/25) - $109,986. Total Amount: $417,570 Multi-Year Extensions: Education Code Sections 17596 and 81466 authorize school districts to renew competitive bids for works or services, or for apparatus or equipment, not to exceed five years; for materials or supplies, not to exceed three years. The use of renewal options saves considerable time and expense of advertising for new requirements and allows the District to continue to order at earlier bid prices. 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 7.06 Award of Request for Proposal No. 19(24-25)ES Scope A2 & A4 - Tutoring in the Classroom (Mathematics & Language Arts) Meeting Aug 13, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education award the Request for Proposal No. 19(24-25)ES Scopes A2 and A4 for Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) to Creative Brain Learning, LLC, a California limited liability company located in Riverside, California, to provide small-group focused tutoring services for at-risk District students in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The term of this agreement is August 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. The total cost of the agreement is at an amount not to exceed $417,968.64. Funding: AB130 Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) 010-26000-0-11100-10000-5810-xxx-6010 - $25,000 010-26000-0-11100-10000-5100-xxx-6010 - $392,968.64 Rationale: Approval of this RFP award will allow Creative Brain Learning, LLC to provide small-group intervention in English Language Arts and Mathematics for at-risk District students enrolled in the ELO-P at Alcott, Arroyo, Kellogg Polytechnic, Lexington, Lincoln, Lopez, Madison, Philadelphia, Roosevelt, Vejar, and Washington Elementary Schools and Cortez Mathematics & Science Magnet School. This program is aligned with California State and Common Core Standards. The program will provide two (2) 60-minute tutoring sessions per week for thirty-two (32) weeks. Quick Facts: Number of Students Being Served: 648 students - 54 students per day at each of the program sites, twice a week. Cost per Student: $20.16 per week/per student, twice a week ($645.01 per student per year). Sites Being Served: Cortez Mathematics & Science Magnet School, Alcott, Arroyo, Kellogg Polytechnic, Lexington, Lincoln, Lopez, Madison, Philadelphia, Roosevelt, Vejar, and Washington Elementary Schools. Transportation Needed: N/A Anticipated Outcomes: Support grade-level academic achievement and CAASPP performance. Deliver culturally responsive, trauma-informed instruction aligned with California State Standards. Embed social-emotional learning (SEL) and executive function strategies in daily instruction. How Will the Program be Measured: The effectiveness of the program will be measured by student attendance, weekly program reports to administrators, communication with staff, monthly student progress reports, and the most current curriculum pre/post assessments that are aligned with District curriculum and or State Standards in Language Arts and Math. Other Contracts/Amounts: RFP 18(24-25) ES Scopes C1-C4 - $126,516. Total Amount: $544,484.64 (for the 25/26 fiscal year). Multi-Year Extensions: Education Code Sections 17596 and 81466 authorize school districts to renew competitive bids for works or services, or for apparatus or equipment, not to exceed five years; for materials or supplies, not to exceed three years. The use of renewal options saves considerable time and expense of advertising for new requirements and allows the District to continue to order at earlier bid prices. 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 7.07 Award of Request for Proposal No. 19(24-25)ES Scope A3 - Tutoring in the Classroom (Mathematics & English Language Arts) Meeting Aug 13, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education award the Request for Proposal No. 19(24-25)ES Scope A3 for expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) to Think Together, a California nonprofit corporation located in Santa Ana, California, to provide tutoring and small-group focused tutoring services for at-risk District students in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The term of this agreement is August 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. The total cost of the agreement is at an amount not to exceed $319,098.96. Funding: AB130 Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) 010-26000-0-11100-10000-5810-xxx-6010 - $25,000 010-26000-0-11100-10000-5100-xxx-6010 - $240,915.80 Funding: AB130 Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) La Verne 091-26000-0-11100-10000-5110-915-6010 - $53,183.16 Rationale: Approval of this RFP award will allow Think Together to provide small-group intervention in English Language Arts and Mathematics for at-risk District students enrolled in ELO-P at Allison, Barfield, Harrison, Kingsley, and San Jose Elementary Schools and La Verne Science & Technology Charter School. The program will provide two (2) 60-minute tutoring sessions per week for thirty-two (32) weeks. This program is aligned with California State and Common Core Standards. Quick Facts: Number of Students Being Served: 324 (54 students per day at each of the program sites, twice a week). Cost per Student: $30.78 per week/per student, twice a week ($984.87 per student per year). Sites Being Served: Allison, Barfield, Harrison, Kingsley, and San Jose Elementary Schools, and La Verne Science & Technology Charter School. Transportation Needed: N/A Anticipated Outcomes: Support grade-level academic achievement and CAASPP performance. Deliver culturally responsive, trauma-informed instruction aligned with California State Standards. Embed social-emotional learning (SEL) and executive function strategies in daily instruction. How Will the Program be Measured: The effectiveness of the program will be measured by student attendance, weekly program reports to administrators, communication with staff, monthly student progress reports, and the most current curriculum pre/post assessments that are aligned with the Academic State Standards. Other Contracts/Amounts: RFP 15(24-25) ES Scope B - $3,192,222 Total Amount: $3,511,320.96 Multi-Year Extensions: Education Code Sections 17596 and 81466 authorize school districts to renew competitive bids for works or services, or for apparatus or equipment, not to exceed five years; for materials or supplies, not to exceed three years. The use of renewal options saves considerable time and expense of advertising for new requirements and allows the District to continue to order at earlier bid prices. 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 7.08 Award of Request for Proposal No. 19(24-25)ES Scope B (Group 1) - (Mathematics & English Language Arts) Meeting Aug 13, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education award the Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 19(24-25)ES Scope B to TPR Education, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company located in New York, New York, to provide high dosage tutoring in the classroom to identified District students in 3rd-6th grade in Mathematics and English Language Arts at Alcott, Alison, Armstrong, Decker, Golden Springs, Lopez, Madison, Pantera, Ranch Hills, Washington and Westmont Elementary Schools and La Verne Science & Technology Charter School. The term of this agreement is August 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. The total cost of the agreement is at an amount not to exceed $550,800. Funding: Title I 010-30100-0-11100-10000-5100-xxx-0000 - $37,700 ($11,475 per site) Funding: Learning Recovery Emergency Block Grant 010-74350-0-11100-10000-5810-xxx-0000 - $25,000 ($34,425 per site) 010-74350-0-11100-10000-5100-xxx-0000 - $388,100 Rationale: Approval of this RFP will allow TPR Education, LLC to provide one-on-one, small group, and in-classroom high-dosage tutoring in Mathematics and English Language Arts for identified District students in 3rd-6th grades. Quick Facts: Number of Students Being Served: 45 students per day at each of the 12 schools, twice a week. Cost per Student: $1,020 Sites Being Served: La Verne Science & Technology Charter School, Alcott, Alison, Armstrong, Decker, Golden Springs, Lopez, Madison, Pantera, Ranch Hills, Washington, and Westmont Elementary Schools. Transportation Needed: N/A Anticipated Outcomes: To provide in-classroom high-dosage tutoring to accelerate student learning in Mathematics and English Language Arts for identified students in 3rd-6th grade, improve academic performance, and reduce learning gaps through targeted, individualized support. How Will the Program be Measured: The effectiveness of the high-dosage tutoring program will be evaluated using a combination of academic growth data, student participation, and continuous progress monitoring. Student outcomes will be measured through pre and post-assessments, benchmark data, and classroom-based evaluations in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The provider will submit regular progress reports and feedback to track student improvement and instructional effectiveness. District and site administrators will review this data to assess the overall impact and success of the program. Other Contracts/Amounts: Yes, On-Demand Tutoring Online - $35,000. Total Amount: $585,800 Multi-Year Extensions: Education Code Sections 17596 and 81466 authorize school districts to renew competitive bids for works or services, or for apparatus or equipment, not to exceed five (5) years; for materials or supplies, not to exceed three (3) years. The use of renewal options saves considerable time and expense of advertising for new requirements and allows the District to continue to order at earlier bid prices. 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 7.09 Award of Request for Proposal No. 19(24-25)ES Scope B (Group 2) - (Mathematics & English Language Arts) Meeting Aug 13, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education award the Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 19(24-25)ES Scope B to One-On-One Learning Corp., a Florida corporation located in Miami, Florida, to provide tutoring in the classroom to identified District students in 3rd-6th grade in Mathematics and English Language Arts at Arroyo, Harrison, Philadelphia, Roosevelt, San Jose, and Vejar Elementary Schools. The term of this agreement is August 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. The total cost of the agreement is at an amount not to exceed $238,140. Funding: Title I 010-30100-0-11100-10000-5100-xxx-0000 - $59,535 ($9,922.50 per site) Funding: Learning Recovery Emergency Block Grant 010-74350-0-11100-10000-5810-xxx-0000 - $25,000 ($29,767.50 per site) 010-74350-0-11100-10000-5100-xxx-0000 - $153,605 Rationale: Approval of this RFP will allow One-On-One Learning Corp. to provide high-quality, in-person, one-on-one and small group, in-classroom high-dosage tutoring in Mathematics and English Language Arts for identified District students in 3rd-6th grades. Quick Facts: Number of Students Being Served: 45 students per day at each of the 6 schools, twice a week. Cost per Student: $882 Sites Being Served: Arroyo, Harrison, Philadelphia, Roosevelt, San Jose, and Vejar Elementary Schools. Transportation Needed: No Anticipated Outcomes: To provide in-classroom high-dosage tutoring to accelerate student learning in Mathematics and English Language Arts for identified students in 3rd-6th grade, improve academic performance, and reduce learning gaps through targeted, individualized support. How Will the Program be Measured: The effectiveness of the high-dosage tutoring program will be evaluated using a combination of academic growth data, student participation, and continuous progress monitoring. Student outcomes will be measured through pre and post-assessments, benchmark data, and classroom-based evaluations in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The provider will submit regular progress reports and feedback to track student improvement and instructional effectiveness. District and site administrators will review this data to assess the overall impact and success of the program. Other Contracts/Amounts: None Total Amount: $238,140 Multi-Year Extensions: Education Code Sections 17596 and 81466 authorize school districts to renew competitive bids for works or services, or for apparatus or equipment, not to exceed five (5) years; for materials or supplies, not to exceed three (3) years. The use of renewal options saves considerable time and expense of advertising for new requirements and allows the District to continue to order at earlier bid prices. 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 7.10 Award of Request for Proposal No. 19(24-25)ES Scope B (Group 3) - (Mathematics & English Language Arts) Meeting Aug 13, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education award the Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 19(24-25)ES Scope B to Studentnest, Inc., a California corporation located in Fresno, California, to provide high dosage tutoring in the classroom to identified District students in 3rd-6th grade in Mathematics and English Language Arts at Cortez Mathematics & Science Magnet School, Barfield, Kellogg Polytechnic, Kingsley, Lexington, and Lincoln Elementary Schools. The term of this agreement is August 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. The total cost of the agreement is at an amount not to exceed $210,600. Funding: Title I 010-30100-0-11100-10000-5100-xxx-0000 - $52,650 ($8,775 per site) Funding: Learning Recovery Emergency Block Grant 010-74350-0-11100-10000-5810-xxx-0000 - $25,000 ($26,325 per site) 010-74350-0-11100-10000-5100-xxx-0000 - $132,950 Rationale: Approval of this RFP will allow Studentnest, Inc. to provide one-on-one, small group, and in-classroom high-dosage tutoring in Mathematics and English Language Arts for identified District students in 3rd-6th grades. Quick Facts: Number of Students Being Served: 45 students per day at each of the 6 schools, twice a week. Cost per Student: $780 Sites Being Served: Cortez Mathematics & Science Magnet School, Barfield, Kellogg, Kingsley, Lexington, and Lincoln Elementary Schools. Transportation Needed: N/A Anticipated Outcomes: To provide in-classroom high-dosage tutoring to accelerate student learning in Mathematics and English Language Arts for identified District students in 3rd-6 th grade, improve academic performance, and reduce learning gaps through targeted, individualized support. How Will the Program be Measured: The effectiveness of the high-dosage tutoring program will be evaluated using a combination of academic growth data, student participation, and continuous progress monitoring. Student outcomes will be measured through pre and post-assessments, benchmark data, and classroom-based evaluations in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The provider will submit regular progress reports and feedback to track student improvement and instructional effectiveness. District and site administrators will review this data to assess the overall impact and success of the program. Other Contracts/Amounts: None Total Amount: $210,600 Multi-Year Extensions: Education Code Sections 17596 and 81466 authorize school districts to renew competitive bids for works or services, or for apparatus or equipment, not to exceed five (5) years; for materials or supplies, not to exceed three (3) years. The use of renewal options saves considerable time and expense of advertising for new requirements and allows the District to continue to order at earlier bid prices. 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 7.11 Memorandum of Understanding: Cotsen Foundation for the Art of Teaching (Decker ES) Meeting Aug 13, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Pomona Unified School District and Cotsen Foundation for the Art of Teaching, a California nonprofit corporation located in Los Angeles, California (Cotsen Foundation), to allow a selected cohort of teachers at Decker Elementary School, to participate in the Art of Teaching fellowship program for 2025-2027. The term of this MOU is July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027. There is no cost to the District. Rationale: Approval of this MOU will allow Cotsen Foundation to provide its program for teacher mentoring that is designed to transform good teachers into great teachers reaching the top of their profession. This is a selective program focused on enabling quality teachers already in the school system to become the best they can with the help of a gifted mentor. A cohort of four (4) teachers at Decker Elementary School will be selected to participate in the program. Cotsen Foundation will contract with or employ an individual to serve as mentor teacher for the program to assist and support the Cotsen Fellows throughout the term of the MOU. Cotsen Foundation will also provide a $1,500 grant per school year for each Fellow plus reimbursement for the cost of substitute release for up to nine (9) days during the school year for the selected Teacher Fellows. Quick Facts: Number of Students Being Served: Indirectly serves all students in the classrooms of the 4 participating teachers. Cost per Student: N/A Sites Being Served: Decker Elementary School Transportation Needed: N/A Anticipated Outcomes: Improved instructional practices; enhanced teacher effectiveness; increased student engagement and achievement as a result of high-quality, mentor-supported professional development. How Will the Program Be Measured: Through teacher growth, implementation of effective teaching strategies, and overall improvement in classroom instruction as observed by mentors and site leadership. Other Contracts/Amounts: None Total Amount: No cost to the District. Legal Counsel has reviewed the MOU and has advised that it is sufficient for the intended purpose. A copy of this MOU 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. 2 – Advancement Through Opportunity and Knowledge, Incorporated dba Children Youth and Family Collaborative (CYFC) (Critical Learning Needs) Meeting Aug 13, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an amendment to renew the award of the Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 02(23-24) ES for Student Support Services, Scope B for the second of four optional renewal years to Advancement Through Opportunity and Knowledge, Incorporated, a California nonprofit corporation doing business as Children Youth & Family Collaborative (CYFC) located in Los Angeles, California, to continue providing academically vulnerable students with intervention, academic case management and support services, to support their graduation from high school, attendance at post-secondary education, and successfully transition to adulthood. The original agreement was awarded at a cost of $643,538 for the 2023-2024 school year, which was later increased by the first amendment to a total of $1,287,076. This second amendment extends the term of the agreement through June 30, 2026, and increases the amount payable under the agreement by $521,010 for the 2025-2026 school year. All the other terms of the agreement remain the same. Funding: Learning Recovery Emergency Block Grant 010-74350-0-00000-31300-5100-700-8758 - $521,010 Rationale: Approval of this amendment will allow CYFC to continue providing intervention, academic case management, and support services to academically vulnerable Tier II and Tier III students. Quick Facts: Number of Students Being Served: 250 Cost per Student: $2,084.04 Sites Being Served: Lexington Elementary School, Garey, Ganesha, Pomona, and Park West High Schools, and Village Academy of Film & Technology. Transportation Needed: N/A Anticipated Outcomes: To continue supporting academically vulnerable District middle and high school students with intervention, academic case management, and support services that help them graduate from high school, pursue post-secondary education, and successfully transition into adulthood. How Will the Program be Measured: The effectiveness of this program will be measured by student academic progress, improvements in attendance and behavior, and successful completion of intervention goals, as documented through regular progress reports and data tracking. Other Contracts/Amounts: Yes (RFP 21(23-24) ES Scope D – $300,000). Total Amount: $521,010 (for the 2025-2026 fiscal year). Multi-Year Extensions: Education Code Sections 17596 and 81466 authorize school districts to renew competitive bids for works or services, or for apparatus or equipment, not to exceed five (5) years; for materials or supplies, not to exceed three (3) years. The use of renewal options saves considerable time and expense of advertising for new requirements and allows the District to continue to order at earlier bid prices. 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 7.13 Fiscal Agreement: Amendment No. 1 – After School Interscholastic Sports Academy (dba ASISA) Meeting Aug 13, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an amendment to renew the award of the Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 17(23-24) for Student Support Services, Scope B3 and B4 for the first of four optional renewal years to After School Interscholastic Sports Academy doing business as ASISA, a California nonprofit corporation located in Hacienda Heights, California to extend services for the 2025-2026 school year. The original agreement was awarded at a cost of $518,400 for the 2024-2025 school year. This first amendment extends the term of the agreement through June 30, 2026, and increases the amount payable under the agreement by $278,400 for the 2025-2026 school year. All other terms of the agreement remain the same. Funding: AB130 Expanded Learning Opportunities Program ELOP 010-26000-0-11100-10000-5100-xxx-6010 - $255,200 Funding: AB130 Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) La Verne 091-26000-0-11100-10000-5110-915-6010 - $23,200 Rationale: Approval of this amendment will allow ASISA to continue providing physical activity and sports services with the District’s Expanded Learning programs through the 2025-2026 school year under RFP No. 17(23-24) ES (ELO-P) Scope B3 and B4. Quick Facts: Number of Students Being Served: Approximately 1,920 students. Cost per Student: $18.125 per day. Sites Being Served: La Verne Science & Technology Charter School, Alcott, Allison, Barfield, Harrison, Kingsley, Lexington, San Jose, Washington, Philadelphia, Vejar, and Madison Elementary Schools. Transportation Needed: N/A Anticipated Outcomes: The program aims to teach skills and provide activities to support physical activity and healthy lifestyles to students. And to promote a sense of community belonging through participation in sports. How Will the Program be Measured: To evaluate the effectiveness of ASISA's programs, the District will utilize tracking of student participation rates and engagement levels, monitoring of classroom behavior and attention improvements, assessment of physical fitness improvements over time, student and teacher feedback surveys, attendance records for program participants, and academic performance data for participating students. Other Contracts/Amounts: RFP 23(24-25) ES Scope D - $247,600; RFP 18(24-25) ES Scope C5 - $76,800. Total Amount: $602,800 (for the 2025-2026 fiscal year). Multi-Year Extensions: Education Code Sections 17596 and 81466 authorize school districts to renew competitive bids for works or services, or for apparatus or equipment, not to exceed five (5) years; for materials or supplies, not to exceed three (3) years. The use of renewal options saves considerable time and expense of advertising for new requirements and allows the District to continue to order at earlier bid prices. 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 – ASEP SO CAL, INC. (STEM-STEMbots) (Scope C1) Meeting Aug 13, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an amendment to renew the award of the Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 17(23-24) for Student Support Services, Scope C1 for the first of four optional renewal years to ASEP SO CAL, INC., a California nonprofit corporation located in Brea, California, to extend services for STEMbots for the 2025-26 school year. The original agreement was awarded at a cost of $44,223 for the 2024-2025 school year. This first amendment extends the term of the agreement through June 30, 2026, and increases the amount payable under the agreement by $45,258.76 for the 2025-2026 school year. All other terms of the agreement remain the same. Funding: AB130 Expanded Learning Opportunities Program ELOP 010-26000-0-11100-10000-5100-xxx-6010 - $45,258.76 Rationale : Approval of this amendment will allow ASEP SO CAL, INC. to continue providing STEMbots services with the District’s Expanded Learning programs through the 2025-2026 school year under RFP No. 17(23-24) ES (ELO-P) Scopes C-1 (STEM –STEMbots). Quick Facts : Number of Students Being Served: 120 Cost per Student: $47.14 per day ($377.16 per student for 8 week session). Sites Being Served : Armstrong, Decker, Golden Springs, Pantera, Ranch Hills, and Westmont Elementary Schools. Transportation Needed: N/A Anticipated Outcomes: These enrichment activities aim to enhance students' cognitive abilities, problem-solving skills, and critical thinking by promoting teamwork, communication, and social-emotional learning through engaging, hands-on learning experiences in STEM-related fields. How Will the Program be Measured: The effectiveness of the program will be measured by tracking student participation rates and engagement levels, conducting student and teacher feedback surveys, and monitoring potential correlations between program participation and academic performance in related subjects. Other Contracts/Amounts: Yes (RFP 17(23-24) ES Scope C1-C5 - $194,886.42, RFP 17(23-24) ES Scope C5 - $13,209.38, RFP 17(23-24) ES Scope D1-D4 - $183,679.04, RFP 15(24-25 ES Scope A - $2,757,640, RFP 18 (24-25) ES Scopes A3-A5 - $112,875). Total Amount: $ 3,307,548.60 (for the 2025-2026 fiscal year). Multi-Year Extensions: Education Code Sections 17596 and 81466 authorize school districts to renew competitive bids for works or services, or for apparatus or equipment, not to exceed five (5) years; for materials or supplies, not to exceed three (3) years. The use of renewal options saves considerable time and expense of advertising for new requirements and allows the District to continue to order at earlier bid prices. 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: Amendment No. 1. – ASEP SO CAL, INC. (STEM-Cube Club) (Scope C1-C5) Meeting Aug 13, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an amendment to renew the award of the Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 17(23-24) for Student Support Services, Scope C1-C5 for the first of four optional renewal years to ASEP SO CAL, INC., a California nonprofit corporation located in Brea, California, to extend services for Cube Club for the 2025-2026 school year. The original agreement was awarded at a cost of $191,798 for the 2024-2025 school year. This first amendment extends the term of the agreement through June 30, 2026, and increases the amount payable under the agreement by $194,886.42 for the 2025-2026 school year. All other terms of the agreement remain the same. Funding: AB130 Expanded Learning Opportunities Program ELOP 010-26000-0-11100-10000-5100-xxx-6010 - $187,295.29 Funding: AB130 Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) La Verne 091-26000-0-11100-10000-5110-915-6010 - $7,591.13 Rationale : Approval of this amendment will allow ASEP SO CAL, INC. to continue providing Cube Club services with the District’s Expanded Learning programs through the 2025-2026 school year under RFP No. 17(23-24) ES (ELO-P) Scopes C1 – C5 (STEM – Cube Club). Quick Facts : Number of Students Being Served: 1,530 Cost per Student: $15.92 per day ($127.38 per student for 8 week session). Sites Being Served : Alcott, Allison, Armstrong, Arroyo, Barfield, Decker, Golden Springs, Harrison, Kellogg Polytechnic , Kingsley, Lexington, Lincoln, Lopez, Madison, Pantera, Philadelphia, Ranch Hills, Roosevelt, San Jose, Vejar, Washington, and Westmont Elementary Schools, Emerson, Lorbeer, and Simons Middle Schools, Cortez Mathematics & Science Magnet School, and La Verne Science & Technology Charter School. Transportation Needed: N/A Anticipated Outcomes: These enrichment activities aim to enhance students' cognitive abilities, problem-solving skills, and critical thinking by promoting teamwork, communication, and social-emotional learning through engaging, hands-on learning experiences in STEM-related fields. How Will the Program be Measured: The effectiveness of the program will be measured by tracking student participation rates and engagement levels, conducting student and teacher feedback surveys, and monitoring potential correlations between program participation and academic performance in related subjects. Other Contracts/Amounts: Yes (RFP 17(23-24) ES Scope C1 - $45,258.76, RFP 17(23-24) ES Scope C5 - $13,209.38, RFP 17(23-24) ES Scope D1-D4 - $183,679.04, RFP 15(24-25 ES Scope A - $2,757,640, RFP 18 (24-25) ES Scopes A3-A5 - $112,875). Total Amount: $ 3,307,548.60 (for the 2025-2026 fiscal year). Multi-Year Extensions: Education Code Sections 17596 and 81466 authorize school districts to renew competitive bids for works or services, or for apparatus or equipment, not to exceed five (5) years; for materials or supplies, not to exceed three (3) years. The use of renewal options saves considerable time and expense of advertising for new requirements and allows the District to continue to order at earlier bid prices. 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 7.16 Fiscal Agreement: Amendment No. 1 – ASEP SO CAL, INC. (STEM Chess) (Scope C5) Meeting Aug 13, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an amendment to renew the award of the Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 17(23-24) for Student Support Services, Scope C5 for the first of four optional renewal years to ASEP SO CAL, INC., a California nonprofit corporation located in Brea, California, to extend services for Chess Masters for the 2025-2026 school year. The original agreement was awarded at a cost of $13,180 for the 2024-2025 school year. This first amendment extends the term of the agreement through June 30, 2026, and increases the amount payable under the agreement by $13,209.38 for the 2025-2026 school year. All other terms of the agreement remain the same. Funding: AB130 Expanded Learning Opportunities Program ELOP 010-26000-0-11100-10000-5100-xxx-6010 - $13,209.38 Rationale : Approval of this amendment will allow ASEP SO CAL, INC. to continue