In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting

0 Thursday, January 23, 2025 In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting .02 Supplemental Subject 5.03.a - SUPPLEMENTAL - Human Resources – Approve and/or ratify Certificated Personnel recommendations for employment, change of status and separations, as submitted. (Dr. Lovato) Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action File Attachments 1-23-25 5.03.a Supplemental.pdf (177 KB) .02 Supplemental Subject 5.03.b - SUPPLEMENTAL - Human Resources – Approve and/or ratify Classified Personnel recommendations for employment, change of status and separations, as submitted. (Dr. Lovato) Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action File Attachments 01-23-25 Supplemental Board 5.03.b.pdf (122 KB) .02 Supplemental Subject 5.03.c - SUPPLEMENTAL - Human Resources - Approve and/or ratify Other Employee Personnel recommendations for employment, change of status and separations, as submitted. (Dr. Lovato) Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action File Attachments 1-23-25 5.03.c Supplemental.pdf (127 KB) 0. General Information Subject Thursday, January 23, 2025, 5:30 p.m. (Closed Session); 6:30 p.m. (Open to the Public) Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Information HACIENDA LA PUENTE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION IN-PERSON/VIRTUAL REGULAR BOARD MEETING Thursday, January 23, 2025 5:30 p.m. (Closed Session) 6:30 p.m. (Open to the Public) District Office Board Room 15959 East Gale Avenue City of Industry, California 91745 REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR ANY INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY Please be advised that this meeting is being audio recorded. Any Individuals requiring disability-related accommodations may contact the Office of the Superintendent, 15959 E. Gale Avenue, City of Industry, at (626) 933-3800; or fax (626) 855-3505, at least 48 hours before the meeting and will be handled on a case-by-case basis and in accordance with the Americans Disability Act. If you require a language interpreter, please contact the Superintendent’s Office, at least 48 hours before the meeting. BOARD OF EDUCATION Ms. Stephanie Serrano …….. President Gino Kwok, Esq. …….. Vice President Ms. Adriana Qui ñó nes ….…. Clerk Ms. Nancy Loera ….…. Member Mr. Jeffrey De La Torre …….. Member SUPERINTENDENT Dr. Alfonso Jim é nez Vision Statement: "The Hacienda La Puente Unified School District is a community committed to developing lifelong learners who value themselves and the diversity of all people; apply decision-making skills leading to responsible actions; and use creativity, critical thinking, and problem solving in meeting the challenges of a changing society." File Attachments 1. Procedural Matters and Closed Session Subject 1.01 - Procedural Matters and Closed Session Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Information a. Call to Order Ms. Stephanie Serrano, President b. Roll Call Board of Education : Ms. Stephanie Serrano, President Gino Kwok, Esq., Vice President Ms. Adriana Qui ñónes , Clerk Ms. Nancy Loera, Member Mr. Jeffrey De La Torre , Member Superintendent : Dr. Alfonso Jim  énez Superintendent's Cabinet : Mr. Manoj Roychowdhury, Associate Superintendent, Business Services Dr. Rosa Isiah, Assistant Superintendent, Education Services Dr. John Lovato, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources c. Review of the agenda (addenda, deletions, corrections) File Attachments 1. Procedural Matters and Closed Session Subject 1.02 - Adoption of the agenda, including additions, deletions, corrections and adjustments in order of business. Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action File Attachments 1. Procedural Matters and Closed Session Subject 1.03 - Audience members who wish to speak to item(s) listed under Closed Session only, may address the Board at this time. Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Information File Attachments 1. Procedural Matters and Closed Session Subject 1.04 - Adjourn from Public Meeting to Closed Session Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action File Attachments 1. Procedural Matters and Closed Session Subject 1.04.a - Closed Session - Government Code, Section 54957.6, Conference with Labor Negotiator: Dr. John Lovato, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources; HLPTA, SEIU Local 99, and CSEA Chapter 115. Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Information, Discussion Office of Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources File Attachments 1. Procedural Matters and Closed Session Subject 1.04.b - Closed Session - Conference with legal counsel regarding potential litigation, pursuant to Government Code, Section 54956.9(d)(2), determination of significant exposure to litigation, two (2) legal matters (Undisclosed legal issue). Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Discussion Office of Superintendent File Attachments 1. Procedural Matters and Closed Session Subject 1.04.c – Closed Session – Government Code, Section 54957.1(a)(3), approve Settlement Agreement and General Release with student receiving special education and related services OAH Case No. 2024090107. Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Office of Executive Director, Special Education File Attachments 1. Procedural Matters and Closed Session Subject 1.04.d - Closed Session – Conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation, per Government Code, Section 54956.9 (d)(1) Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24STCP04131. Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Discussion Office of Superintendent File Attachments 1. Procedural Matters and Closed Session Subject 1.04.e - Closed Session – Conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation, per Government Code, Section 54956.9 (d)(1), Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23PSCV02093. Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Discussion File Attachments 1. Procedural Matters and Closed Session Subject 1.04.f - Closed Session - Government Code, Section 54957, Public Employee Discipline, Dismissal, Release. Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Office of Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources File Attachments 1. Procedural Matters and Closed Session Subject 1.04.g - Closed Session - Education Code, Section 35146, Student Discipline Matters, if Needed. Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Office of Executive Director, Student and Family Services File Attachments 1. Procedural Matters and Closed Session Subject 1.05 - Adjourn from Closed Session to Public Meeting Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action File Attachments 1. Procedural Matters and Closed Session Subject 1.06 - Reconvene the Public Meeting (approximately 6:30 p.m.) Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Information File Attachments 1. Procedural Matters and Closed Session Subject 1.07 - Land Acknowledgement Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Information File Attachments 1. Procedural Matters and Closed Session Subject 1.08 - Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Information File Attachments 1. Procedural Matters and Closed Session Subject 1.09 - Report of action(s) taken during the Closed Session Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Information File Attachments 1. Procedural Matters and Closed Session Subject 1.10 - Roll Call Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Information Roll Call Board of Education : Ms. Stephanie Serrano, President Gino Kwok, Esq. , Vice President Ms. Adriana Quiñónes, Clerk Ms. Nancy Loera , Member M r. Jeffrey De La Torre , Member Superintendent : Dr. Alfonso Jim  énez Superintendent's Cabinet : Mr. Manoj Roychowdhury, Associate Superintendent, Business Services Dr. Rosa Isiah, Assistant Superintendent, Education Services Dr. John Lovato, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources File Attachments 1. Procedural Matters and Closed Session Subject 1.11 - Meeting Minutes - None Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Information File Attachments 1. Procedural Matters and Closed Session Subject 1.12 - Requests to speak to agenda items Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Information a. Confirmation of request cards collected from audience members wishing to speak to items on the agenda. File Attachments 2. Reports, Presentations and Announcements Subject 2.01 - Reports, Presentations and Announcements Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Information 1. Superintendent's Report/Comments a. Announcements/Celebrations File Attachments 3. Hearings Subject 3.00 – Hearings – None Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Information File Attachments 4. Communications Subject 4.01.a. - Employee Associations b. - Audience Members Who Filed Requests to Speak Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Information File Attachments 5. Consent Items Subject 5.00 - Consent Items - Action block covers all of the items listed in the Consent Items category. Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action File Attachments 5. Consent Items Subject 5.01.a - Board of Education - Approve and/or ratify attendance by staff member(s) at conferences/meetings/workshops, as listed. (Dr. Jiménez) Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve and/or ratify attendance by staff member(s) at conferences/meetings/workshops, as listed. Analysis : In accordance with Board Policy 3350, when the cost of attending the conferences/meetings/workshops for an individual requires out-of-state travel, authorization is subject to approval by the Board of Education. The following conferences/meetings/workshops requests have been signed by the appropriate executive staff member and the Superintendent: Conference/Meeting/ Workshop Location/Date Attendee(s) Approximate Cost Per Attendee/ Funding Source Purpose Advantage Communications Speech and Debate Tournament Cambridge, MA; February 14-18, 2025 Nancy Loera, Board Member (Board of Education) $2,075; Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) funds To attend the Speech and Debate Tournament National Science Teaching Association Conference Philadelphia, PA; March 26-29, 2025 Merek Chang, Teacher (Los Altos High School) $2, 671; Local Control Funding Formula Supplemental and Concentration (LCFF S&C) funds To attend the National Science Teaching Association Conference Esthetician Conference Summit Plano, TX; April 26-29, 2025 Lauren Jimenez, Teacher (Willow Adult School) $1,915; Strengthening Career and Technical Education for 21st Century Act Perkins V (Perkins) funds To attend the Esthetician Summit 2025 International Society for Technology in Education Conference San Antonio, TX; June 28 -July 2, 2025 Mark Anderson, Executive Director, High School; Ron Espiritu, Coordinator, Intersectional Ethnic Studies; Lawrence Fitz, Coordinator, Career and Technical Education; Teresa Magpayo-Castro, Teachers on Special Assignment (Education Services) $3,020; K12 Strong Workforce Program (SWP) and Ethnic Studies Block Grant funds To attend the 2025 International Society for Technology in Education Conference Budget Implications : All expenditures for the requests to attend conferences/meetings/workshops have been approved by the staff members responsible for the account from which the expenses will be funded. Submitted by: Dr. Alfonso Jiménez Superintendent Office of Assistant Superintendent, Education Services Office of Executive Director, Adult and Continuing Education Office of Executive Director, High School File Attachments 5. Consent Items Subject 5.02.a - Instruction - Approve and/or ratify participation of student(s) and staff on field trips, as listed. (Dr. Isiah) Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve and/or ratify participation of student(s) and staff on field trips, as listed. Analysis : In accordance with Board Policy 6153, field trips are intended to provide an extended learning opportunity not readily available at the school. Location/ Date Cost Per Student School Grade/No. of Students Chaperones Funding Source Transportation Purpose Descanso, CA; February 8-9, 2025 $400 La Puente High School 9th - 12th Grades; 10 Students 2 Los Angeles Office of Education Friday Night Live Division District Approved Transportation To participate in the Friday Night Live Youth Development Institute Summit Los Angeles, CA; February 23-26, 2025 $848 Wilson High School 9th - 12th Grades; 20 Students 2 Career Technical Education Incentive Grant (CTEIG) funds District Approved Transportation To compete in the California ProStart Cup 2025 Competition Wrightwood, CA; March 24-28, 2025 $450 Mesa Robles Elementary School 5th Grade; 65 Students 10 Donations District Approved Transportation To participate in the Los Angeles County Office of Education Outdoor Science School Wrightwood, CA; March 24-28, 2025 $450 Palm Elementary School 5th Grade; 60 Students 9 Donations District Approved Transportation To participate in the Los Angeles County Office of Education Outdoor Science School Sacramento, CA; March 26-30, 2025 $550 Mesa Robles Middle School 6th - 8th Grades; 40 Students 5 K12 Strong Workforce Program funds District Approved Transportation To attend the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) State Leadership Nashville, TN; June 17-22, 2025 $2,000 Mesa Robles Middle School 6th - 8th Grades; 16 Students 4 K12 Strong Workforce Program funds District Approved Transportation To attend the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) International Leadership Conference and Competition Submitted by: Dr. Rosa Isiah Assistant Superintendent, Education Services Office of Executive Director, Elementary Office of Executive Director, High School File Attachments 5. Consent Items Subject 5.03.a - Human Resources – Approve and/or ratify Certificated Personnel recommendations for employment, change of status and separations, as submitted. (Dr. Lovato) Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve and/or ratify Certificated Personnel recommendations for employment, change of status and separations, as submitted. Analysis : The Certificated Personnel list is a compilation of actions regarding credentialed employees, employment, change of status and resignations. All individuals meet criteria for employment, retirement, or change of status, and have been recommended for Board approval by the Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources. Budget Implications : It has been verified with Fiscal Services that each school or department has sufficient funds to warrant the employment of named individuals. Submitted by: Dr. John Lovato Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources File Attachments 01-23-25 5.03.a.pdf (115 KB) 5. Consent Items Subject 5.03.b - Human Resources – Approve and/or ratify Classified Personnel recommendations for employment, change of status and separations, as submitted. (Dr. Lovato) Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve and/or ratify Classified Personnel recommendations for employment, change of status and separations, as submitted. Analysis : The Classified Personnel list is a compilation of actions regarding non-credentialed employees, employment, change of status and resignations. All individuals meet criteria for employment, retirement, or change of status and have been recommended for Board approval by the Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources. Budget Implications : It has been verified with Fiscal Services that each school or department has sufficient funds to warrant the employment of named individuals. Submitted by: Dr. John Lovato Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources File Attachments 01-23-25 Board 5.03.b.pdf (152 KB) 5. Consent Items Subject 5.03.c - Human Resources - Approve and/or ratify Other Employee Personnel recommendations for employment, change of status and separations, as submitted. (Dr. Lovato) Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve and/or ratify Other Employee Personnel recommendations for employment, change of status and separations, as submitted. Analysis : The Other Employee Personnel list is a compilation of actions regarding credentialed and non-credentialed employees, employment, change of status and resignations. All individuals meet criteria for employment, retirement, or change of status, and have been recommended for Board approval by the Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources. Budget Implications : It has been verified with Fiscal Services that each school or department has sufficient funds to warrant the employment of named individuals. Submitted by: Dr. John Lovato Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources File Attachments 01-23-25 5.03.c.pdf (114 KB) 5. Consent Items Subject 5.04.a - Business and Operations - Approve and/or ratify current year expenditures and purchase orders for the period ending December 2, 2024, for the various accounting funds. (Mr. Roychowdhury) Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve and/or ratify current year expenditures and purchase orders for the period ending December 2, 2024, for the various accounting funds. Analysis : All expenditures require Board approval or ratification. The following list of purchase orders indicates the vendor, purpose, location, and amount of each expenditure. The lists are presented separately for each fund. Budget Implications : As listed in the Purchase Order listing. Submitted by: Manoj Roychowdhury Associate Superintendent, Business Services Office of Director of Purchasing and Warehouse File Attachments BA PO List 01-23-2025.pdf (143 KB) 5. Consent Items Subject 5.04.b – Business and Operations - Approve to ratify acceptance of funds for the 2024-25 WorkAbility I Program Grant for students with Individualized Education Programs, from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, for an amount of $238,035. (Dr. Isiah) Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve to ratify acceptance of funds for the 2024-25 WorkAbility I Program Grant for students with Individualized Education Programs, from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, for an amount of $238,035. Analysis : Funding for the WorkAbility I (WAI) Program are specifically allocated for the purpose of employment training and job placement for students with Individualized Educational Programs (IEP). WAI Grant funds are provided for eligible local education agencies through Project WAI, pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 4.5 of Part 30 of the Education Code. The WAI Program is funded and administered by the California Department of Education. This item requires ratification as Grant Award Notification was received on October 17, 2024, for the 2024-25 school year. Budget Implications : None; N/A; $0 Submitted by: Dr. Rosa Isiah Assistant Superintendent, Education Services Office of Executive Director, Special Education File Attachments 5. Consent Items Subject 5.04.c – Business and Operations - Approve to ratify acceptance of funds for the Golden State Pathway Program Grant, from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2028, for an amount of $1,338,698. (Dr. Isiah) Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve to ratify acceptance of funds for the Golden State Pathway Program Grant, from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2028, for an amount of $1,338,698. Analysis : The Golden State Pathway Program Grant (GSPP) is a grant to provide resources to promote pathways in high-wage, high-skill, high-growth areas, including technology, health care, education, and climate-related fields. These pathways allow pupils to advance seamlessly from high school to college and career and provide the workforce needed for economic growth. The District received the GSPP grant to support the Child Development, Software and Systems Development, Patient Care, and Aviation Pathways. Budget Implications : Golden State Pathway Program Grant (GSPP) funds; not to exceed $1,338,698 Submitted by: Dr. Rosa Isiah Assistant Superintendent, Education Services Office of Executive Director, High School File Attachments 5. Consent Items Subject 5.04.d – Business and Operations – Approve to ratify submissions of application for additional funding for District programs and authorize the Superintendent and/or designee to sign the necessary documents, as listed. (Dr. Isiah) Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve to ratify submissions of application for additional funding for District programs and authorize the Superintendent and/or designee to sign the necessary documents, as listed. Analysis : At the Regular meeting of May 9, 2024, the Board approved submission of applications for supplementary funding for District programs for the 2024-25 school year. As of this date, additional grants have become available. Funding applications will be submitted for the following programs: The due date for the following grant is January 15, 2025, and is proposed for ratification: California Casualty Thomas R. Brown Athletics Grant Budget Implications : None; N/A; $0 Submitted by: Dr. Rosa Isiah Assistant Superintendent, Education Services Office of Coordinator, Instructional Services File Attachments 5. Consent Items Subject 5.04.e – Business and Operations - Approve District-provided transportation for District parents and caregivers to Mt. San Antonio College for a guided tour of the campus on January 29, 2025. (Dr. Isiah) Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve District-provided transportation for District parents and caregivers to Mt. San Antonio College for a guided tour of the campus on January 29, 2025. Analysis : The Community School sites will work collaboratively with Mt. San Antonio College to provide a guided tour of the campus on January 29, 2025, for parents and caregivers. This tour will provide a valuable opportunity for parents to learn about the Early College and Bridge Program, along with the youth programs and continuing education offerings at Mt. San Antonio College. Furthermore, it will highlight the various resources students can access upon enrollment, empowering parents to support their children's educational journeys. Providing transportation for families that may have limited resources and access to transportation will ensure all stakeholders will have an opportunity to attend this event. Budget Implications : Local Control Funding Formula Supplemental and Concentration (LCFF S&C) Grant funds; not to exceed an estimated cost of $1,000 Submitted by: Dr. Rosa Isiah Assistant Superintendent, Education Services Office of Director, Equity, Access and Family Engagement Office of Coordinator, Community Schools File Attachments 5. Consent Items Subject 5.04.f - Business and Operations - Approve to reject all submissions for Bid #2024-25.03 Kwis Elementary School Baseball Field Improvements and grant approval to rebid. (Mr. Roychowdhury) Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve to reject all submissions for Bid #2024-25.03 Kwis Elementary School Baseball Field Improvements and grant approval to rebid. Analysis : At a prior meeting, the Board approved advertising and rebidding for the Kwis School Baseball Field Improvements project. A Notice Inviting Bids was published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on October 10, and 17, 2024, as well as published in multiple professional trade journals, posted on the District website, and emailed to the District's list of contractors. Twenty (20 contractors attended the mandatory job walk and seven (7) contractors submitted bids. All bids exceeded the District's allocated budget. Board approval is needed to reject the bids received for the project and grant approval to re-bid. Budget Implications : None Submitted by: Manoj Roychowdhury Associate Superintendent, Business Services Office of Director of Purchasing and Warehouse File Attachments 5. Consent Items Subject 5.05.a - Contracts and Agreements - Approve contract and award of Bid #2024-25.05 Amar Entry Project to Stallworth Construction and Management Corporation, for an amount not to exceed $192,610. (Mr. Roychowdhury) Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve contract and award of Bid #2024-25.05 Amar Entry Project to Stallworth Construction and Management Corporation, for an amount not to exceed $192,610. Analysis : In order to modernize and better secure the Amar Center office and entry point, Child Development requested the Business Department initialize an entry project to renovate the Amar Center similar to that of many of the other District school sites. A Notice Inviting Bids was published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on November 5, and 12, 2024, as well as published in multiple professional trade journals, posted on the District website, and emailed to the District’s list of contractors. Fourteen (14) contractors attended the mandatory job walk and six (6) contractors submitted bids. The low bidder conforming to all bid requirements, and thus award is recommended as follows: 2024-25.05 AMAR ENTRY PROJECT CONTRACTOR BID AMOUNT Stallworth Construction and Management Corporation $ 192,610 * MLC Constructors, Inc. $ 253,110 TDV innovations, Inc. $ 374,000 The Nazerian Group $ 268,400 AMB Group, Inc. $ 346,500 Chalmers Construction $ 229,900 *Lowest responsive bidder meeting all bid specifications. District Administration recommends award of Bid #2024-25.05 Amar Entry Project to Stallworth Construction and Management Corporation, for an amount not to exceed $192,610. Budget Implications : Child Development fund; $192,610 Submitted by: Manoj Roychowdhury Associate Superintendent, Business Services Office of Director of Purchasing and Warehouse File Attachments 5. Consent Items Subject 5.05.b - Contracts and Agreements - Approve contract and award of Bid #2024-25.07 Willow Adult School Marquee to Square Signs, LLC, (DBA Front Signs), for an amount not to exceed $518,818. (Mr. Roychowdhury) Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve contract and award of Bid #2024-25.07 Willow Adult School Marquee to Square Signs, LLC, (DBA Front Signs), for an amount not to exceed $518,818. Analysis : In an effort to advertise and promote the Willow Campus programs to foot and street traffic, the Adult Education Department requested the Business Office initiate the process to design and install an electronic marquee. A Notice Inviting Bids was published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on November 15, and 21, 2024, as well as published in multiple professional trade journals, posted on the District website, and emailed to the District’s list of contractors. Five (5) contractors attended the non-mandatory job walk and one (1) contractor submitted a bid. The low bidder conforming to all bid requirements, and thus award is recommended as follows: 2024-25.07 WILLOW ADULT SCHOOL MARQUEE CONTRACTOR BID AMOUNT Square Signs, LLC, (DBA Front Signs) $ 518,818 * *Lowest responsive bidder meeting all bid specifications. District Administration recommends award of Bid #2024-25.07 and contract for Willow Adult School Marquee to Square Signs, LLC, (DBA Front Signs), for an amount not to exceed $518,818. Budget Implications : Adult Educations fund; $518,818 Submitted by: Manoj Roychowdhury Associate Superintendent, Business Services Office of Director of Purchasing and Warehouse File Attachments 5. Consent Items Subject 5.05.c - Contracts and Agreements - Approve contract and award of Bid #2024-25.08 La Puente High School Shade Structure to The Nazerian Group, for an amount not to exceed $264,000. (Mr. Roychowdhury) Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve contract and award of Bid #2024-25.08 La Puente High School Shade Structure to The Nazerian Group, for an amount not to exceed $264,000. Analysis : The lunch sail structures will provide shade to students during lunch break, recess and other quad events. A Notice Inviting Bids was published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on November 19, and 26, 2024, as well as published in multiple professional trade journals, posted on the District website, and emailed to the District’s list of contractors. Four (4) contractors attended the mandatory job walk and one (1) contractor submitted a bid. The low bidder conforming to all bid requirements, and thus award is recommended as follows: 2024-25.08 LA PUENTE HIGH SCHOOL SHADE STRUCTURE CONTRACTOR BID AMOUNT The Nazerian Group $ 264,000 * *Lowest responsive bidder meeting all bid specifications. District Administration recommends award of Bid 2024-25.08 La Puente High School Shade Structure to The Nazerian Group for an amount not to exceed $264,000. Budget Implications : Sale proceeds from the surplus properties; $264,000 Submitted by: Manoj Roychowdhury Associate Superintendent, Business Services Office of Director of Purchasing and Warehouse File Attachments 5. Consent Items Subject 5.05.d - Contracts and Agreements - Approve membership agreement between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and Super Co-Op, to provide United States Department of Agriculture Foods and related services on behalf of Nutrition Services, for the 2024-25 school year. (Mr. Roychowdhury) Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve membership agreement between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and Super Co-Op, to provide United States Department of Agriculture Foods and related services on behalf of Nutrition Services, for the 2024-25 school year. Analysis : The Super Co-Op is a purchasing cooperative for ordering, receiving, storing, and distribution of direct delivery of United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) donated commodity foods on behalf of the Member District. The Lead Agency is Lodi Unified School District. The Lead Agency is responsible for maintaining an inventory management system for all USDA Foods direct delivery items received and stored on behalf of the Member District. This membership agreement is beneficial for Nutrition Services for the organization, maintenance, and cooperative purchasing of USDA Foods. Nutrition Services has access to a variety of USDA Foods with purchasing power of over 238 school districts in the Super Co-Op. The membership fees for 2025-26 will be billed in July 2025. The annual renewal fee shall be 0.42 percent of the current year USDA Foods estimated entitlement on July 1. Nutrition Services paid $2,568.34 for the 2024-25 fiscal year. Budget Implications : Nutrition Services funds; Restricted Submitted by: Manoj Roychowdhury Associate Superintendent, Business Services Office of Director of Nutrition Services File Attachments 5. Consent Items Subject 5.05.e - Contracts and Agreements - Approve to ratify agreement between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and Sea Clear Pools, to provide swimming pool services for Los Altos High, Wilson High, La Puente High and Workman High Schools, from November 22, 2024 through June 30, 2025, for an amount not to exceed $114,000. (Mr. Roychowdhury) Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve to ratify agreement between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and Sea Clear Pools, to provide swimming pool services for Los Altos High, Wilson High, La Puente High and Workman High Schools, from November 22, 2024 through June 30, 2025, for an amount not to exceed $114,000. Analysis : The District does not have a pool maintenance technician with a valid certificate. Los Angeles County Department of Public Health requires valid certification for agencies operating commercial pools. The District had to enter into an urgent agreement with a commercial pool cleaning company to ensure that students can use District swimming pools. Sea Clear Pools will provide services required by California law and local code requirements. Services include equipment and maintenance services for all District high school pools. Budget Implications : General Unrestricted funds; not to exceed $114,000 Submitted by: Manoj Roychowdhury Associate Superintendent, Business Services Office of Executive Director, Facilities File Attachments 5. Consent Items Subject 5.05.f– Contracts and Agreements - Approve agreement between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and Ms. Abigail Martinez, to provide Ethnic Studies professional development to TK-12 District teachers, from January 24 through May 1, 2025, for an amount not to exceed $1,800. (Dr. Isiah) Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve agreement between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and Ms. Abigail Martinez, to provide Ethnic Studies professional development to TK-12 District teachers, from January 24 through May 1, 2025, for an amount not to exceed $1,800. Analysis : Abigail Martinez is a High School Math Teacher in Pico Rivera with over 10 years of experience in the educational field. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics with a Minor in Sociology from Occidental College and a Master's degree in Education in Inspired Teaching and Learning Practices from National University. For the past five years, Ms. Martinez has been a Mathematics teacher at El Rancho Unified School District, where she has taught an Ethnic Studies Statistics Math 3 course along with the Integrated Math curriculum. She has developed and updated the Ethnic Studies Statistics curriculum to reflect current social justice issues, while also teaching the skill sets for the Common Core standards for Statistics. Budget Implications : California Anti Bias Grant funds; not to exceed $1,800 Submitted by: Dr. Rosa Isiah Assistant Superintendent, Education Services Office of Executive Director, High School Office of Coordinator, Intersectional Ethnic Studies File Attachments 5. Consent Items Subject 5.05.g – Contracts and Agreements – Approve agreement between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and Dr. Stephanie Cariaga, to provide Ethnic Studies professional development to TK-12 District teachers, from January 24 through April 30, 2025, for an amount not to exceed $1,000. (Dr. Isiah) Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve agreement between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and Dr. Stephanie Cariaga, to provide Ethnic Studies professional development to TK-12 District teachers, from January 24 through April 30, 2025, for an amount not to exceed $1,000. Analysis : Dr. Stephanie Cariaga has served the wider Los Angeles community for over 18 years as a High School English Teacher and now as an Associate Professor in Teacher Education at California State University, Dominguez Hills. Dr. Cariaga's teaching and research focus on trauma informed and healing pedagogy as a way to honor and meet the holistic needs of marginalized students and the educators who serve them. In addition, she has published widely in academic journals and presented at national and international conferences. Her work as a filipina educator and scholar has informed her collaboration on the creation of an Asian American solidarity framework for Ethnic Studies Educators. Budget Implications : California Anti Bias Grant funds; not to exceed $1,000 Submitted by: Dr. Rosa Isiah Assistant Superintendent, Education Services Office of Executive Director, High School Office of Coordinator, Intersectional Ethnic Studies File Attachments 5. Consent Items Subject 5.05.h – Contracts and agreements - Approve agreement between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and Mr. Mark Lopez, to provide presentations to students at the District's inaugural Ethnic Studies Conference on February 1, 2025 and professional development to the Intersectional Ethnic Studies Program, from January 24 through May 23, 2025, for an amount not to exceed $3,500. (Dr. Isiah) Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve agreement between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and Mr. Mark Lopez, to provide presentations to students at the District's inaugural Ethnic Studies Conference on February 1, 2025 and professional development to the Intersectional Ethnic Studies Program, from January 24 through May 23, 2025, for an amount not to exceed $3,500. Analysis : Mr. Mark Lopez is a professor at the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, where he teaches about the impact of environmental hazards and pollution on people’s health. Mr. Lopez is also the 2017 North American Recipient of the Goldman Environmental Prize, which is an award that recognizes individuals for sustained and significant efforts to protect and enhance the natural environment. Mr. Lopez regularly presents to national and international audiences as a keynote speaker and workshop presenter. Budget Implications : California Serves Grant funds; not to exceed $3,500 Submitted by: Dr. Rosa Isiah Assistant Superintendent, Education Services Office of Executive Director, High School Office of Coordinator, Intersectional Ethnic Studies File Attachments 5. Consent Items Subject 5.05.i – Contracts and Agreements - Approve agreement between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and Mr. Paul Botello, to provide guided tours of his murals throughout East Los Angeles and professional development sessions to the Intersectional Ethnic Studies Program, from January 24 through May 1, 2025, for an amount not to exceed $3,000. (Dr. Isiah) Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve agreement between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and Mr. Paul Botello, to provide guided tours of his murals throughout East Los Angeles and professional development sessions to the Intersectional Ethnic Studies Program, from January 24 through May 1, 2025, for an amount not to exceed $3,000. Analysis : Paul Botello has been a public artist for over 37 years and has executed more than 50 murals globally. Born and raised in East Los Angeles, Mr. Botello has been involved in the chicano mural scene since a very young age. He was also a professor at the Claremont Colleges for 11 years and a full-time High School Art Teacher for 14 years. Mr. Botello has hosted visitors from around the country and around the world to tour his murals in East Los Angeles and will be hosting two guided tours for students, from two District high schools and one with teachers as part of an Ethnic Studies Program professional development. During the mural tour, Mr. Botello will share about the community's cultural wealth of his local neighborhood and its influence on his murals and the power that art has to transform public spaces as inspiring messages of hope and resistance. Budget Implications : California Anti-Bias Grant funds; not to exceed $3,000 Submitted by: Dr. Rosa Isiah Assistant Superintendent, Education Services Office of Executive Director, High School Office of Coordinator, Intersectional Ethnic Studies File Attachments 5. Consent Items Subject 5.05.j – Contract and Agreements - Approve agreement between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and Ms. Payton Rice, to provide choreography and master classes to Wilson High School dance students in the Visual and Performing Arts Pathway, from February 3 through March 31, 2025, for an amount not to exceed $1,200. (Dr. Isiah) Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve agreement between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and Ms. Payton Rice, to provide choreography and master classes to Wilson High School dance students in the Visual and Performing Arts Pathway, from February 3 through March 31, 2025, for an amount not to exceed $1,200. Analysis : Ms. Payton Rice is a dance industry expert that focuses on working with students to teach them professional dance skills. The routines and master classes are designed to expose students to professional level dance skills and techniques. Budget Implications : Proposition 28, Arts and Music in Schools funds; not to exceed $1,200 Submitted by: Dr. Rosa Isiah Assistant Superintendent, Education Services Office of Executive Director, High School File Attachments 5. Consent Items Subject 5.05.k – Contracts and Agreements – Approve agreement between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and Ryman Arts Foundation, to provide foundational studio art skills to Wilson art students in the Visual and Performing Arts Pathway, from January 24 through February 19, 2025, for an amount not to exceed $4,872. (Dr. Isiah) Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve agreement between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and Ryman Arts Foundation, to provide foundational studio art skills to Wilson art students in the Visual and Performing Arts Pathway, from January 24 through February 19, 2025, for an amount not to exceed $4,872. Analysi s: Ryman Arts Foundation is a dance industry expert that focuses on working with students to teach them industry studio art skills in drawing/painting. The art classes are designed to expose students to professional level art skills and techniques. Budget Implications : Proposition 28 Grant funds; not to exceed $4,872 Submitted by: Dr. Rosa Isiah Assistant Superintendent, Education Services Office of Executive Director, High School File Attachments 5. Consent Items Subject 5.05.L – Contracts and Agreements - Approve agreement between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and Ms. Xi Lu, to provide coaching and support to music teachers, from January 24 through May 23, 2025, for an amount not to exceed $4,000. (Dr. Isiah) Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve agreement between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and Ms. Xi Lu, to provide coaching and support to music teachers, from January 24 through May 23, 2025, for an amount not to exceed $4,000. Analysis : Ms. Lu is a conductor for the Orange County Youth Symphony String Ensemble. Violin instruction is a new program in the District and the Visual and Performing Arts department seeks to provide substantive professional development to District elementary itinerant music teachers. Budget Implications : Proposition 28 Grant funds; not to exceed $4,000 Submitted by: Dr. Rosa Isiah Assistant Superintendent, Education Services Office of Executive Director, High School Office of Coordinator, Visual and Performing Arts File Attachments 5. Consent Items Subject 5.05.m – Contracts and Agreements – Approve agreement between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and Mr. William Rugh, to serve as professional guest choreographer for the District’s Broadway Bound Summer Musical Theatre Conservatory Program, from May 1 through July 3, 2025, for an amount not to exceed $10,000. (Dr. Isiah) Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve agreement between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and Mr. William Rugh , to serve as professional guest choreographer for the District’s Broadway Bound Summer Musical Theatre Conservatory Program, from May 1 through July 3, 2025, for an amount not to exceed $10,000. Analysis : Mr. William Rugh is a Los Angeles-based teacher and choreographer with over 20 years experience working in the training, instruction, and mentoring of dancers, theatre artists, and performers. Mr. Rugh will choreograph and train students for the Broadway Bound Summer Musical Theatre Conservatory Program in the summer 2025. Budget Implications : K12 Strong Workforce Program Grant funds; not to exceed $10,000 Submitted by: Dr. Rosa Isiah Assistant Superintendent, Education Services Office of Executive Director, High School Office of Coordinator, Visual and Performing Arts Office of Coordinator, Career and Technical Education File Attachments 5. Consent Items Subject 5.05.n - Contracts and Agreements - Approve to ratify agreement between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and Cumming Management Group, Inc., for project management services for Cedarlane Academy relocation of portables, for an amount not to exceed $77,640. (Mr. Roychowdhury) Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve to ratify agreement between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and Cumming Management Group, Inc., for project management services for Cedarlane Academy relocation of portables , for an amount not to exceed $77,640. Analysis : At the Regular meeting on December 12, 2019, the Board of Education approved award of a master agreement with Cumming Management Group, Inc., for various construction/project management services, labor compliance and Project Labor Agreement (PLA/CWA) monitoring was included under the list of eligible services. The Construction Management (CM) services provided by the Cumming Management Group, Inc., will support various non-bond, capital facilities projects. The Construction Manager (CM) will provide full-service management, to include meeting all Division of State Architect (DSA) compliances, and provide the following expertise needed for a successful construction project: Pre-construction planning and value engineering Bid packaging for contractor section Construction phase management and quality control Schedule and budget oversight Safety and compliance monitoring Coordination with District and school staff operation to minimize educational disruption. Based on previous, on-going and upcoming various, non-bond related, capital facilities projects, and their complexity, District Administration recommends Cumming Management Group, Inc., for Construction Management projects, as an “as needed basis” for projects. Professional oversight will ensure all projects are successful while maintaining educational operations. This service agreement will provide the District with flexibility, cost effectiveness, and the ability to expeditiously mobilize resources to address any immediate program needs. Budget Implications : General Unrestricted funds; not to exceed $77,640. Submitted by: Manoj Roychowdhury Associate Superintendent, Business Services Office of Executive Director, Facilities File Attachments 5. Consent Items Subject 5.05.o - Contracts and Agreements - Approve to ratify agreement between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and Cumming Management Group, Inc., for project management services, for Workman High School Stadium Project, for an amount not to exceed $755,200. (Mr. Roychowdhury) Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve to ratify agreement between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and Cumming Management Group, Inc., for project management services, for Workman High School Stadium Project , for an amount not to exceed $755,200. Analysis : At the Regular meeting on December 12, 2019, the Board of Education approved award of a master agreement with Cumming Management Group, Inc., for various construction/project management services, labor compliance and Project Labor Agreement (PLA/CWA) monitoring was included under the list of eligible services. The Construction Management (CM) services provided by the Cumming Management Group, Inc., will support various non-bond, capital facilities projects. The Construction Manager (CM) will provide full-service management, to include meeting all Division of State Architect (DSA) compliances, and provide the following expertise needed for a successful construction project: Pre-construction planning and value engineering Bid packaging for contractor section Construction phase management and quality control Schedule and budget oversight Safety and compliance monitoring Coordination with District and school staff operation to minimize educational disruption. Based on previous, on-going and upcoming various, non-bond related, capital facilities projects, and their complexity, District Administration recommends Cumming Management Group, Inc., for Construction Management projects, as an “as needed basis” for projects. Professional oversight will ensure all projects are successful while maintaining educational operations. This service agreement will provide the District with flexibility, cost effectiveness, and the ability to expeditiously mobilize resources to address any immediate program needs. Budget Implications : General Unrestricted funds; not to exceed $755,200 Submitted by: Manoj Roychowdhury Associate Superintendent, Business Services Office of Executive Director, Facilities File Attachments 5. Consent Items Subject 5.05.p - Contracts and Agreements - Approve to ratify execution of letter agreement between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and Cumming Management Group, Inc., for Labor Compliance and Continuity of Work Agreement administration services, for various capital facilities non-bond projects, on an as-needed basis, from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, for an amount not to exceed $150,000. (Mr. Roychowdhury) Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve to ratify execution of letter agreement between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and Cumming Management Group, Inc., for Labor Compliance and Continuity of Work Agreement administration services, for various capital facilities non-bond projects, on an as-needed basis, from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, for an amount not to exceed $150,000. Analysis : On December 12, 2013, the Board of Education approved the execution of a Continuity of Work Agreement (CWA) with the Los Angeles and Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council. On March 14, 2019, and subsequently on March 14, 2024, the Board of Education authorized extensions of this agreement through 2029. At the Regular meeting on December 12, 2019, the Board of Education approved award of master agreement with Cumming, for various construction/project management services, labor compliance and Project Labor Agreement (PLA/CWA) monitoring was included under the list of eligible services. The District has been utilizing the Continuity of Work Agreement (CWA) provider services to comply with all the contracts that require CWA compliance work. Partnering with experts in the field of labor and CWA compliance is in the District’s best interest to ensure conformity with the existing Continuity of Work agreement. Budget Implications : Project funds; not to exceed $150,000 Submitted by: Manoj Roychowdhury Associate Superintendent, Business Services Office of Executive Director, Facilities File Attachments 5. Consent Items Subject 5.05.q - Contracts and Agreements - Approve to ratify extension of agreement between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and Water Walkers, Inc., (DBA Health-E Pro), to provide software modules for menu planning, production, online menus, mobile app, website and digital signage, from January 1, 2025 through January 1, 2029, for an amount not to exceed $13,930.80, annually. (Mr. Roychowdhury) Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve to ratify extension of agreement between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and Water Walkers, Inc., (DBA Health-E Pro), to provide software modules for menu planning, production, online menus, mobile app, website and digital signage, from January 1, 2025 through January 1, 2029, for an amount not to exceed $13,930.80, annually. Analysis : The District is recommending the extension of the agreement with Health-e Pro, with the use of the EdTech JPA contract. The software is comprehensive, easy to navigate, and timesaving. Budget Implications : Nutrition Services funds; not to exceed $13,930.80, annually Submitted by: Manoj Roychowdhury Associate Superintendent, Business Services Office of Director of Nutrition Services File Attachments 5. Consent Items Subject 5.05.r - Contracts and Agreements - Approve Memorandum of Understanding between Hacienda La Puente Unified and ACES 2020, LLC, to provide applied behavior analysis therapy and support services for District students, from January 24, 2025 through June 30, 2026. (Dr. Isiah) Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve Memorandum of Understanding between Hacienda La Puente Unified and ACES 2020, LLC, to provide applied behavior analysis therapy and support services for District students, from January 24, 2025 through June 30, 2026. Analysis : ACES 2020, LLC, provides applied behavior analysis therapy and comprehensive support services for individuals and families impacted with Autism and other special needs. They provide comprehensive, professional services to maximize individual's potential in the home, school, and community throughout their lifespan. This Memorandum of Understanding would provide approval for ACES staff to extend their support of students currently on their caseload during the school day on campus and during after school programs, as-needed. Budget Implications : None; N/A; $0 Submitted by: Dr. Rosa Isiah Assistant Superintendent, Education Services Office of Executive Director, Student and Family Services File Attachments 5. Consent Items Subject 5.05.s - Contracts and Agreements - Approve agreement between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and Ms. Nicole Anderson and Associates Consulting, LLC., to provide restorative justice/board governance trainings for the Board of Education, from January 24, through June 30, 2025, for an amount not to exceed $9,000. (Dr. Jiménez) Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve agreement between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and Ms. Nicole Anderson and Associates Consulting, LLC., to provide restorative justice/board governance trainings for the Board of Education, from January 24, through June 30, 2025, for an amount not to exceed $9,000. Analysis : The Board of Education is requesting training for themselves as a group for a Board meeting/s (special, regular, workshop) that encompasses restorative justice coupled with effective board governance. This is essential for fostering a positive and productive environment. Restorative justice practices can help address conflicts and build a culture of empathy among Board members. Training on restorative justice with a governance lens will assist the Board members in working collaboratively with one another, which can enhance their ability to create a supportive environment. Additionally, understanding board governance ensures that members are well-versed in their roles and responsibilities, leading to more efficient governance to ensure positive outcomes for our students, parents, employees and community. Nicole Anderson and Associates, LLC, provides Board governance training with school board of education throughout the United States. In 2018, Ms. Anderson became the Founder and CEO of Nicole Anderson and Associates Consulting, LLC . She locked arms with researchers, practitioners, and experts in the field to deliver a unique systemic approach to providing professional development services that serve the needs of educators around the state of California and nation. Ultimately, she and her team strive to build the capacity of educational leaders in order to close educational gaps seen in the school system. In 26 years of service in education, Ms. Anderson has served as a developer and facilitator of professional learning services as well as an advocate for educational leadership work in numerous ways around the nation. She recently held the position as the first Diversity and Equal Access Executive in the history of the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) for almost four years. In this role, she led work focused on equity and diversity including the facilitation of statewide professional learning for ACSA leaders and state board, coordination of the California Equity Leadership Alliance, as well as the development of networks for administrators of diverse backgrounds. Previously, her experience was in K-12 education serving in various administrative roles. In her current role as a Consultant, she and a team of Associates are successfully serving school boards, sites, districts, and county offices, and education associations. The team also supports city and county government officials and staff while supporting the organizational development of executive leadership in multiple industries across the state of California and nation. Budget Implications : Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) funds Submitted by: Dr. Alfonso Jiménez Superintendent File Attachments 6. Policy Items Subject 6.01.a - First Reading - First reading of revised Board Policy 3580, "District Records." (Mr. Roychowdhury) Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendations : First reading of revised Board Policy 3580, “District Records.” Analysis : Board Policy 3580, "District Records," is being revised to reflect five years of email retention instead of the current policy retention of two years. Budget Implications : None; N/A; $0 Submitted by: Manoj Roychowdhury Associate Superintendent, Business Services Office of Director, Information Technology File Attachments BP 3580 - First Reading.pdf (182 KB) 6. Policy Items Subject 6.01.b – First Reading - First reading of revised Board Policy 5127, “Graduation Ceremonies and Activities.” (Dr. Isiah) Meeting Jan 23, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Discussion Recommendation : First reading of revised Board Policy 5127, “Graduation Ceremonies and Activities.” Analysis : Board Policy 5127, "Graduation Ceremonies and Activities," is being revised to align with Assembly Bill No. 830 (Ch. 641, Statutes of 2017) repealed Education Code, Sections 60850-60859, thereby eliminating the California High School Exit Examination as a requirement for high school graduation. Additional language was added to support Education Code, Sections 35183.3 and 35183.1 allowing students to wear military dress or tribal regalia during the graduation