In-Person/Virtual Special Board of Education Meeting

0 Sunday, July 27, 2025 In-Person/Virtual Special Board of Education Meeting 0. General Information Subject Sunday, July 27, 2025, 10:00 a.m. (Open to the Public) Meeting Jul 27, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Special Board of Education Meeting Type Information HACIENDA LA PUENTE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IN-PERSON/VIRTUAL SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING REVISED 7.26.25 @ 8:58AM Sunday, July 27, 2025 10:00 a.m. (Open to the Public) District Office Board Room 15959 East Gale Ave. City of Industry, Ca 91745 Zoom Link: https://hlpusd-k12-ca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uXzKGwicQPK0FiKWSGG3XQ 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. CONSIDERATION OF A BOARD MEMBER’S REQUEST TO APPEAR REMOTELY (Pursuant to AB 2449 and Government Code Sections 54953 and 54954.2(b)(4)). Provided a quorum of the Board is present in person at roll call and remote conferencing is available, pursuant to AB 2449,Government Code Sections 54953 and 54954.2(b)(4), the Board will consider and vote on a Board Member’s request to appear remotely at today’s meeting based on an emergency circumstance; or announcement by Board Member to appear remotely for just cause such as need to care for a child or family member, contagious illness, physical or mental disability, or travel on official public business. Information about the public’s ability to remotely access today’s meeting and provide public comment was also added to this revised agenda. BOARD OF EDUCATION Ms. Stephanie Serrano …….. President Gino Kwok, Esq. …….. Vice President Ms. Adriana Quiñónes ….…. Clerk Ms. Nancy Loera ….…. Member Mr. Jeffrey De La Torre …….. Member ACTING SUPERINTENDENT Mr. Manoj Roychowdhury 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 Subject 1.01 - Procedural Matters Meeting Jul 27, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Special Board of Education Meeting Type Information a. Call to Order Ms. Stephanie Serrano , President b. Land Acknowledgment c. Pledge of Allegiance d. Roll Call Board of Education : Ms. Stephanie Serrano, President Gino Kwok, Esq., Vice President Ms. Adriana Qui ñ ó nes , Clerk Ms. Nancy Loera , Member Mr. Jeffrey De La Torre , Member Acting Superintendent : Mr. Manoj Roychowdhury Superintendent's Cabinet : Dr. Angela Lin, Assistant Superintendent, Education Services Mr. Kevin Maldonado , Acting Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources e. Review of the agenda (addenda, deletions, corrections) File Attachments 1. Procedural Matters Subject 1.02 - Adoption of the agenda, including additions, deletions, corrections and adjustments in order of business. Meeting Jul 27, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Special Board of Education Meeting Type Action File Attachments 1. Procedural Matters Subject 1.03 - Requests to speak to agenda items Meeting Jul 27, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Special 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. Communications Subject 2.01.a. - Employee Associations b. - Audience Members Who Filed Requests to Speak Meeting Jul 27, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Special Board of Education Meeting Type Information File Attachments 3. Administrative Items Subject 3.01.a - Board of Education - Consideration of Resolution No. 2025/26-1 approving and entering a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement with the City of La Puente to form the La Puente Open Space and Conservation Authority. (Mr. Roychowdhury) Meeting Jul 27, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Special Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Consideration of Resolution No. 2025/26-1 approving and entering a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement with the City of La Puente to form the La Puente Open Space and Conservation Authority. Analysis : The City of La Puente has approached the District with a proposal to utilize the two closed elementary school sites—Del Valle Elementary and Sunset Elementary—for the purpose of preserving, enhancing, and appropriately developing recreational and urban open spaces within the shared jurisdiction. To accomplish this, the City is seeking to enter into a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement (JPA) with the District. On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, the La Puente City Council approved a resolution authorizing the formation of a JPA with the District, titled the “La Puente Open Space and Conservation Authority.” In anticipation of the District’s consideration of joining this JPA and to support the process, the following materials are attached: Resolution to enter Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement with the City of La Puente to form the La Puente Open Space and Conservation Authority; and The proposed JPA agreement, for Board review and consideration (revised 7.26.25). The District staff will seek guidance from the Board. A formal resolution and JPA agreement, were reviewed by District legal counsel. Budget Implications : To be determined. Submitted by: Manoj Roychowdhury Acting Superintendent File Attachments Resolution re JPA Formation 7.26.25.pdf (276 KB) La Puente JPA Agreement (FINAL) 072325 revised 7.26.25.pdf (222 KB) 3. Administrative Items Subject 3.01.b - Board of Education - Discussion regarding legal service firms for the District. (Mr. Roychowdhury) Meeting Jul 27, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Special Board of Education Meeting Type Discussion Recommendation : Discussion regarding legal service firms for the District. Analysis : Currently, the District maintains retainer agreements for legal services with the following firms, which are utilized on an as-needed basis: Alvarez-Glasman & Colvin, Attorneys at Law Orbach Huff + Henderson LLP Dannis Woliver Kelley, Attorneys at Law Olivarez Madruga Law Organization LLP Best Best & Krieger LLP The Mayer Law Group The Board of Education shall discuss the services provided by these legal firms and offer direction to the Acting Superintendent regarding future engagement. Budget Implications : None Submitted by: Manoj Roychowdhury Acting Superintendent File Attachments 4. Board of Education Comments Subject 4.01 - Board of Education Comments Meeting Jul 27, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Special Board of Education Meeting Type Information File Attachments 5. Closing Procedures Subject 5.01 - Adjournment Meeting Jul 27, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Special Board of Education Meeting Type Action File Attachments