Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

2 Tuesday, September 3, 2024 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Board President DANNY TILLMAN Board Vice President MAYRA CEBALLOS Board Members MARY ELLEN ABILEZ GRANDE FELICIA ALEXANDER MIKKI CICHOCKI ABIGAIL ROSALES-MEDINA DR. SCOTT WYATT Student Board Members PATIENCE ABANISE WILBERTH AVILA ANA-VICTORIA CHAVEZ CAMILLIA EL-ZATMAH FERNANDA GALLARDO TATIANA EDEN OCHOA JIMENA PRECIADO ANGENETTE ROSENBLOOM SASHA VILLALBAZO Superintendent MAURICIO ARELLANO San Bernardino City Unified School District hereby provides notice that the September 3, 2024 Board Meeting will be open to the public in the Dr. Margaret Hill Community Room located at: Board of Education Building 777 North F Street San Bernardino, CA 92410 Per Board directive, masks are optional. Board of Education Meeting begins at 5:30 pm* (*All other times listed on the agenda are estimates and dependent on preceding items). Virtual public comments are no longer being accepted. Comment forms are available prior to the start of the board meeting beginning at 5:00 pm and must be submitted before the start of the Public Comment session. Once the Board adjourns to Closed Session (directly after Public Comments), submissions will no longer be accepted. The meeting will also be streamed live at: https://www.youtube.com/user/SanBdoCitySchools The District is committed to provide equal access to individuals with a disability to open and public meetings. For information on the availability of disability-related aids or services to enable any person with a disability to participate in a public meeting and/or to request reasonable accommodations, please contact the Affirmative Action Office by close of business on the Monday prior to a Board meeting (Friday prior to Board meeting if a Monday holiday): Affirmative Action Office 777 North F Street San Bernardino, CA 92410 (909) 381-1122 (909) 381-1121 fax Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 1. 5:30 pm: Opening (* all other times listed are estimates) Subject 1.1 Call to Order Meeting Sep 3, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Procedural File Attachments 1. 5:30 pm: Opening (* all other times listed are estimates) Subject 1.2 Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Sep 3, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Procedural File Attachments 1. 5:30 pm: Opening (* all other times listed are estimates) Subject 1.3 Approval of Agenda Meeting Sep 3, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action Recommended Action Approve as presented/amended After a motion and second, the Board President will ask if there are any changes to the agenda. File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve as presented/amended Motion by Scott Wyatt, second by Mikki Cichocki. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mary Ellen Grande, Mikki Cichocki, Felicia Alexander 2. *5:35 pm: Special Presentations/Recognitions Subject 2.1 Resolution in Recognition of Patriot Day Meeting Sep 3, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action Recommended Action Approve WHEREAS on September 11, 2001, terrorists hijacked and crashed passenger planes into the World Trade Center’s Twin Towers in New York City and into the Pentagon, the U.S. Department of Defense headquarters in Virginia; and into a field in Pennsylvania, 130 miles northwest of Washington, D.C., falling short of its intended target because of the heroic efforts of passengers on board; and WHEREAS these attacks were by far the deadliest terrorist attacks ever launched against the United States, killing and injuring thousands of innocent people; and WHEREAS the greatness of America shone brightly in the bravery of victims, in the heroism of first responders who laid down their lives to save others, in the compassion of people who stepped forward to help those they had never met, and in the generosity of millions of Americans who enriched our country with acts of service and kindness; and WHEREAS by a joint resolution approved December 18, 2001, the U.S. Congress designated September 11 of each year as Patriot Day; and WHEREAS in proclaiming September 11 Patriot Day in 2003, President George W. Bush called upon government and all Americans to display the flag at half-staff on that day and to observe a moment of silence in honor of the innocent victims who lost their lives; and WHEREAS in 2009, President Barack Obama amended the Patriot Day Presidential Proclamation, officially designating September 11 as a National Day of Service and Remembrance. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education of the San Bernardino City Unified School District hereby recognizes September 11, 2024, as Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, and encourages District staff, students, and families to join together in serving our communities and neighborhoods through good deeds that rekindle the extraordinary spirit of togetherness and compassion that arose in the immediate aftermath of the tragedy of September 11, 2001. File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve Motion by Felicia Alexander, second by Mikki Cichocki. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mary Ellen Grande, Mikki Cichocki, Felicia Alexander 2. *5:35 pm: Special Presentations/Recognitions Subject 2.2 Resolution in Recognition of Dieciseis de Septiembre Meeting Sep 3, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action Recommended Action Approve WHEREAS Dieciséis de Septiembre , more commonly known as Mexico’s Independence Day, commemorates the insurrection that led to Mexico’s separation from Spain; and WHEREAS it is an important date in the history of Mexico that marks the anniversary of the issuance of the Grito de Dolores in which Father Miguel Hidalgo defied Spain and called for freedom and justice for the common man; and WHEREAS this date is of historical significance for the Mexican people and others of Latin-American ancestry and is celebrated by many members of this community, including students of the San Bernardino City Unified School District. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education of the San Bernardino City Unified School District recognizes September 16, 2024, Dieciséis de Septiembre and directs appropriate activities for its observance in District schools. File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve Motion by Abigail Rosales-Medina, second by Mikki Cichocki. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mary Ellen Grande, Mikki Cichocki, Felicia Alexander 2. *5:35 pm: Special Presentations/Recognitions Subject 2.3 Resolution in Recognition of California Native American Day Meeting Sep 3, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action Recommended Action Approve WHEREAS California is currently home to the largest population of native tribes and tribal people in the United States, including the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, also known as the Yuhaaviatam clan ; and WHEREAS California Native American Day began in 1939 when Governor Culbert Olson dedicated October 1 as Indian Day, and then in 1968, California Tribal Leaders and Governor Ronald Reagan declared the fourth Friday of September as California Indian Day; and WHEREAS Native American Day became an official holiday in public schools and community colleges in September 1998 under California Education Code when Assembly Bill 1953 was signed into law; and WHEREAS educational leaders throughout the region are encouraged to involve themselves and their schools in a statewide focus on improving the education provided to our children about the heritage, traditions and resilience of California Native Americans and honor their contributions to the American tapestry. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education of the San Bernardino City Unified School District declares September 27, 2024, to be California Native American Day and encourages all educators to commemorate this day with appropriate instructional activities; and THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Board of Education will continue to support the academic success of the District’s Native American scholars and educate the community about Native American culture through its Indian Education program. File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve Motion by Abigail Rosales-Medina, second by Scott Wyatt. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mary Ellen Grande, Mikki Cichocki, Felicia Alexander 2. *5:35 pm: Special Presentations/Recognitions Subject 2.4 Resolution in Recognition of High School Voters Education Weeks Meeting Sep 3, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action Recommended Action Approve WHEREAS the right to vote is a fundamental underpinning of democracy and our constitutional republic, one that must be personally cherished, practiced, and championed as a civic duty; and WHEREAS young people play a critical role in our constitutional republic by helping to choose the people who will lead us and by voicing their opinions on the issues that are important to them; and WHEREAS by reaching out early and often to students, we can help them develop a strong and lasting appreciation for the value of voting; and WHEREAS California Education Code designates the last two full weeks in both September and April to be High School Voter Education Weeks; and WHEREAS California has an online tool that allows eligible 16- and 17-year-olds to pre-register to vote and automatically become active voters once they turn 18. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education of the San Bernardino City Unified School District declares the weeks of September 16 to 27, 2024, and April 14 to 25, 2025, as High School Voter Education Weeks, and encourages District schools to participate in activities that help register and pre-register eligible students to vote, while encouraging others to become informed citizens committed to being active voters once they reach voting age. File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve Motion by Mikki Cichocki, second by Felicia Alexander. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mary Ellen Grande, Mikki Cichocki, Felicia Alexander 3. *5:40 pm: Public Comments Subject 3.1 Receive Public Comments Meeting Sep 3, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Procedural This is the only time the public will have an opportunity to address the Board on items NOT on the agenda and within their subject matter jurisdiction, such as District policies, procedures, programs, services, or fiscal matters. Public comments are limited to 5 minutes per person; 6 or more people who wish to speak on one topic will be provided no more than 30 minutes total. Speakers are cautioned that under California law, no person is immune from liability for making intentionally false or defamatory comments regarding any person simply because these comments are made at a public meeting. File Attachments 4. *6:10 pm: Public Hearing(s) Subject 4.1 Acceptance and Adoption of the MOU (Effects of Abolishments and Decreases) between the San Bernardino City Unified School District and California School Employees Association Chapter 183 Meeting Sep 3, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action Preferred Date Sep 03, 2024 Absolute Date Sep 03, 2024 Recommended Action Accept the MOU (Effects of Abolishments and Decreases) between SBCUSD and CSEA Chapter 183. A Public Hearing will be held to consider the adoption of the Memorandum of Understanding between the California School Employees Association (CSEA), Chapter 183, and the San Bernardino City Unified School District. On June 26, 2024, the District and CSEA agreed to the Memorandum of Understanding for Effects of Abolishments and Decreases of CSEA's classified bargaining unit positions. On July 24, 2024, CSEA ratified the proposed Memorandum of Understanding to the collective bargaining agreement. It is appropriate at this time to conduct a public hearing. BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education accepts and adopts the Memorandum of Understanding (Effects of Abolishments and Decreases) between the San Bernardino City Unified School District and California School Employees Association (CSEA) Chapter 183. File Attachments Abolishment's and Decreases 6.26.2024.pdf (616 KB) Motion & Voting Accept the MOU (Effects of Abolishments and Decreases) between SBCUSD and CSEA Chapter 183. Motion by Mikki Cichocki, second by Scott Wyatt. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mary Ellen Grande, Mikki Cichocki, Felicia Alexander 5. *6:15 pm: Closed Session Subject 5.1 Closed Session Public Comments Meeting Sep 3, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Procedural This is the time that members of the public are provided an opportunity to directly address the Board about any item described under the Closed Session Agenda item. Public comments are limited to 5 minutes per person. File Attachments 5. *6:15 pm: Closed Session Subject 5.2 Closed Session Agenda Meeting Sep 3, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Procedural As provided by law, the Board will adjourn to Closed Session for consideration of the following: Public Employee Appointment Title: Assistant Director, Student Wellness and Support Services Conference with Labor Negotiator District Negotiator: Marcus Funchess, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Employee Organization: California School Employees Association Communications Workers of America San Bernardino School Police Officers Association San Bernardino Teachers Association Student Matters/Discipline: Expulsion Hearing: Student Expulsion (Ed. Code Section 48918) Student ID: 495665 (S) 451403 Student Discipline Discussion: Student Discipline Matter (Ed. Code, Sections 35146, 48912) Student ID: 480963 460772 456545 453497 439104 447030 501640 File Attachments 6. *7:00 pm: Action Reported from Closed Session Subject 6.1 Approval of Assistant Director, Student Wellness and Support Services (Human Resources) Meeting Sep 3, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action Preferred Date Sep 03, 2024 Absolute Date Sep 03, 2024 Fiscal Impact Yes Recommended Action Approval of Assistant Director, Student Wellness and Support Services The Board will discuss the appointment of the following position: Assistant Director, Student Wellness and Support Services BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education approves the appointment of the following employee: MARIO CARRANZA: Assistant Director, Student Wellness and Support Services, school site, effective date, work year, and salary to be determined. Funding: L02/063. File Attachments Motion & Voting Approval of Mario Carranza, Assistant Director, Student Wellness and Support Services Motion by Abigail Rosales-Medina, second by Scott Wyatt. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Mikki Cichocki, Felicia Alexander 6. *7:00 pm: Action Reported from Closed Session Subject 6.2 Expulsion of Student(s) Meeting Sep 3, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action Preferred Date Sep 03, 2024 Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Recommended Action Approval BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education accepts and adopts the recommendation and findings of the Hearing Panel, based on a review of the Panel's finding of facts and recommendations, and orders the expulsion of the following students(s) with the identification number(s) as listed below in accordance with the Board rules and regulations and in compliance with Education Code Section 48900: 495665 (S) 451403 The Board does hereby order the enforcement of the expulsion suspended for a period of not more than one calendar year. The suspension of the enforcement of the expulsion order is deemed appropriate for the rehabilitation of the pupil, per Education Code section 48917. **The Board does hereby expel the pupil for a period of one semester and does hereby order the enforcement of the expulsion suspended for the following semester, allowing him/her to be considered for re-enrollment in the district under suspended expulsion as deemed appropriate for the rehabilitation of the pupil, per Education Code section 48917. (S) A stipulated expulsion is a process whereby the pupil and his/her family acknowledge responsibility for the behavior leading to the recommendation for expulsion by the school administration and waive their right to a hearing by admitting to the facts in support of an expulsion recommendation. The pupil and his/her family stipulate the facts of the case as presented by the school, accepting one of the following consequences: *(S) suspended expulsion, **(S) expulsion one semester, suspended expulsion one semester, (S) expulsion two semesters. (YC) Youth Court is a SBCUSD program for youth who have committed education code violations 48900 or 48915 offenses (excluding mandatory offenses) for which they could be given an expulsion but are instead given the option of appearing before a jury of their peers to explore the factors contributing to the education code violation(s) ensuring that students understand who were impacted by their actions, and what needs to be done to repair the harm caused by their actions as well as to address other contributing factors that led to the decisions made. File Attachments Motion & Voting Approval of student ID #s 495665 (S) 451403 Motion by Scott Wyatt, second by Abigail Rosales-Medina. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Mikki Cichocki, Felicia Alexander 6. *7:00 pm: Action Reported from Closed Session Subject 6.3 Student(s) Recommended for Suspension or Expulsion (Excluding Mandatory Offenses), but Remanded to Youth Court for Other Means of Correction Meeting Sep 3, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action Preferred Date Sep 03, 2024 Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Recommended Action Approval BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education accepts and adopts the recommendation and findings of facts of Positive Youth Development and orders the suspension or expulsion of the following student(s) with the identification number(s) as listed below in accordance with the Board rules and regulations and in compliance with Education Code Section 48900: 480963 460772 Education Code Section 48915 (a) states, "Principal or the Superintendent of the schools shall recommend a pupil's expulsion, unless the principal or superintendent finds and so reports in writing to the governing board that expulsion is inappropriate, due to the particular circumstance, which should be set out in the report of the incident”. The student(s) identified below were found to have committed a violation of Education Code Section 48900 for which a referral for expulsion is mandated; however, the principal found that due to particular circumstances, expulsion is inappropriate. File Attachments Motion & Voting Approval of student ID #s 480963 460772 Motion by Felicia Alexander, second by Scott Wyatt. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Mikki Cichocki, Felicia Alexander 6. *7:00 pm: Action Reported from Closed Session Subject 6.4 Lift/Readmit of Expulsion of Student(s) Meeting Sep 3, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action Preferred Date Sep 03, 2024 Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Recommended Action Approval BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education authorizes the readmission of the following student(s), with the identification number(s) as indicated below, to schools of the San Bernardino City Unified School District in accordance with the Board rules and regulations and in compliance with the Education Code Section 48900: 456545 453497 File Attachments Motion & Voting Approval of student ID #s 456545 453497 Motion by Mikki Cichocki, second by Felicia Alexander. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Mikki Cichocki, Felicia Alexander 6. *7:00 pm: Action Reported from Closed Session Subject 6.5 Petition to Expunge, Rescind, Sealing of record or Modify Youth Court or Expulsion Meeting Sep 3, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action Preferred Date Sep 03, 2024 Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Recommended Action Approval BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education authorizes the expulsion and/or Youth Court modification, expungement or rescinding of the following student(s) with the identification number(s) as indicated below, to schools of the San Bernardino City Unified School District in accordance with the Board rules and regulations and in compliance with Education Code Section 48900: 439104 447030 501640 Education Code 48917, Section (e) states: upon satisfactory completion of the rehabilitation assignment of a pupil, the governing board shall reinstate the pupil in a school of the district and may also order the expungement of any or all records of the expulsion proceedings. Education Code 48213 states: that a student can be excluded from attendance pursuant to Section 120230 of the Health and Safety Code or Section 49451 of this code if a principal or his designee determines that the continued presence of the child would constitute a clear and present danger to the life, safety, and health of a pupil or school personnel. The governing board is not required to send prior notice of the exclusion to the parent or guardian of the pupil. The governing board shall send a notice of the exclusion as soon as is reasonably possible after the exclusion. File Attachments Motion & Voting Approval of student ID #s 439104 447030 501640 Motion by Mayra Ceballos, second by Felicia Alexander. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Mikki Cichocki, Felicia Alexander 6. *7:00 pm: Action Reported from Closed Session Subject 6.6 Other Closed Session Action Meeting Sep 3, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action If necessary, any additional items listed on the Closed Session Agenda and which require a Board vote, will either be read out orally if a vote was taken in Closed Session, or a vote taken at this time. File Attachments 7. *7:05 pm: Student Board Members Subject 7.1 Reports/Comments Meeting Sep 3, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Procedural File Attachments 8. *7:20 pm: Administrative Reports/Presentations Subject 8.1 Administrative Report: School Board Appointment to the Personnel Commission Meeting Sep 3, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Information The term of Michael Salazar, the Board's appointee to the Personnel Commission, expires on December 1, 2024. Pursuant to Education Code 45246(b)(1), the Governing Board shall publicly announce the name of the person it intends to appoint, or reappoint. It is the intent of the Board of Education to re-appoint Michael Salazar for a three (3) year term at its October 22, 2024 Board meeting. At that time, the Board will conduct a Public Hearing. Following any public comments, the Board will take action on the appointment. File Attachments 8. *7:20 pm: Administrative Reports/Presentations Subject 8.2 Administrative Presentation: Linked Learning Pathways Meeting Sep 3, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Presentation Mrs. Ana M. Applegate, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services, will provide an update on the Linked Learning Pathways. File Attachments Linked Learning Pathways presentation.pdf (893 KB) 8. *7:20 pm: Administrative Reports/Presentations Subject 8.3 Administrative Presentation: Multilingual Program Updates Meeting Sep 3, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Presentation Mrs. Ana M. Applegate, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services, will provide updates on the Multilingual Programs. File Attachments Multilingual Program Updates presentation.pdf (1,743 KB) 9. *8:30 pm:Board Discussion Subject 9.1 Arrowhead United Way - The Magical Music of Motown Sponsorship Meeting Sep 3, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action, Discussion Recommended Action Sponsorship of AUW's Magical Music of Motown The Board will discuss a possible sponsorship of The Magical Music of Motown Arrowhead United Way event on October 5, 2024. Last year, the Board approved the $5,000 sponsorship level, and AUW provided an additional 30 tickets, at our request. BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education approved the $5,000 sponsorship and requesting an additional 30 tickets from AUW. File Attachments 10-05-24 AUWs Magical Music of Motown flyer.pdf (130 KB) 10-05-24 Magical Motown Sponsorship Levels (AUW).pdf.docx (2,003 KB) Motion & Voting Sponsorship of AUW's Magical Music of Motown in the amount of $5000 and 30 additional tickets Motion by Mary Ellen Grande, second by Scott Wyatt. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Mikki Cichocki, Felicia Alexander 10. *8:35 pm: Action Items Subject 10.1 Personnel Report #5 Dated September 3, 2024 which contains Actions such as Hiring, Retirements, Resignations, Promotions and Terminations Meeting Sep 3, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action Recommended Action Approve as presented/amended Prepared by: Marcus Funchess, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources This report contains actions such as hiring, retirements, resignations, promotions, and terminations involving certificated, classified and other employees in the categories of noon duty aide, recreational supervisors, substitute employees, and others. Personnel actions included in this report are in accordance with policies of the Board of Education, the rules and regulations of the Personnel Commission, and the District's Affirmative Action Plan. Specific items/actions are contained in the attachment. BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education approves Personnel Report #5, dated September 3, 2024, as presented/amended. File Attachments 24-09_September 03 2024_Personnel-Report.pdf (321 KB) Motion & Voting Approve as presented/amended Motion by Mikki Cichocki, second by Scott Wyatt. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Mikki Cichocki, Felicia Alexander 10. *8:35 pm: Action Items Subject 10.2 Resolution of the Board of Education of the San Bernardino City Unified School District, Acting as the Legislative Body of Community Facilities District No. 2024-1 of the San Bernardino City Unified School District, Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Joint Community Facilities Agreement with West Valley Water District, and Delegating Authority Related Thereto Meeting Sep 3, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action Preferred Date Sep 03, 2024 Absolute Date Sep 03, 2024 Fiscal Impact No Recommended Action Approval of Resolution Prepared by: Thomas Pace, Director, Facilities Planning & Development Pharris Sycamore Flats LLC (“Owner”) owns certain real property within the City of San Bernardino, identified within Tract Map No. 20407 (“Property”). The Property is within the boundaries of the San Bernardino City Unified School District (“District”). On August 20, 2024, the Board of Education (“Board”) of the District took actions to form Community Facilities District No. 2024-1 of the San Bernardino City Unified School District (“CFD No. 2024-1”) through the Resolution of Formation and related actions. Pursuant to Government Code Section 53316.2 and the terms of the formation proceedings, Owner, the District, and the West Valley Water District (“WVWD”) agreed to enter into a joint community facilities agreement (“WVWD JCFA”) relating to the financing of WVWD facilities. The WVWD JCFA provides for terms and conditions related to providing public facilities within CFD No. 2024-1 boundaries. This Resolution considers and approves the WVWD JCFA, and authorizes the District’s Associate Superintendent, Business, Facilities and Operations, or his designee, to sign and deliver the WVWD JCFA in substantially the same form as attached to the Resolution. BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education of the San Bernardino City Unified School District, acting as the Legislative Body of Community Facilities District No. 2024-1, does hereby adopt the resolution approving and authorizing the execution of a joint community facilities agreement with the West Valley Water District, and delegating authority related thereto. File Attachments SBCUSD - CFD No.2024-1- Reso Approving JCFA(51230542.1).docx (23 KB) EXHIBIT A - SBCUSD - CFD No. 2024-1 - JCFA (WVWD)(50885246.6).docx (83 KB) Motion & Voting Approval of Resolution Motion by Mikki Cichocki, second by Scott Wyatt. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Mikki Cichocki, Felicia Alexander 10. *8:35 pm: Action Items Subject 10.3 Second Reading and Adoption of the Ordinance of Community Facilities District No. 2024-1 of the SBCUSD Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax Within Community Facilities District No. 2024-1 Meeting Sep 3, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action Preferred Date Sep 03, 2024 Absolute Date Sep 03, 2024 Recommended Action Approval of Second Reading and Adoption Prepared by: Thomas Pace, Director, Facilities Planning & Development The San Bernardino City Unified School District has undertaken proceedings to form Community Facilities District No. 2024-1 of the San Bernardino City Unified School District (“CFD No. 2024-1”). On August 20, 2024, the Board formed CFD No. 2024-1. As part of completion of the community facilities district formation process, a Special Tax Ordinance needs to be adopted pursuant to the provisions of the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, as amended, and related state law, so that the special taxes for CFD No. 2024-1 can be levied and collected within CFD No. 2024-1. The Board conducted the first reading on August 20, 2024. Following the second reading, the Ordinance can then be adopted by action of the Board, acting as the Legislative Body of CFD No. 2024-1. BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education of the San Bernardino City Unified School District, acting as the Legislative Body of Community Facilities District No. 2024-1, does hereby Present the Second Reading by title only and Adopts the Ordinance of Community Facilities District No. 2024-1 of the San Bernardino City Unified School District Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax Within Community Facilities District No. 2024-1. File Attachments SBCUSD - CFD No. 2024-1 - Ordinance(51143887.1).pdf (358 KB) Motion & Voting Approval of Second Reading and Adoption Motion by Felicia Alexander, second by Scott Wyatt. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Mikki Cichocki, Felicia Alexander 11. *8:40 pm: Consent Items Subject 11.1 Approval of Consent List Meeting Sep 3, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approval of Consent Item The following items are grouped as a Consent List for receipt and approval as one vote. If Board Members have questions about individual items under this list, they will be pulled out of the group and considered and voted on separately. BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education approves the Consent List as presented/amended. File Attachments Motion & Voting Approval of Consent Item Motion by Mikki Cichocki, second by Scott Wyatt. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Mikki Cichocki, Felicia Alexander 11. *8:40 pm: Consent Items Subject 11.2 Approval of the August 20, 2024 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Meeting Sep 3, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action (Consent), Minutes Recommended Action Approve as presented Minutes View Minutes for Aug 20, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Prepared by: Karen Cunningham, Administrative Assistant, Board of Education Office To approve the minutes of the August 20, 2024 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education. File Attachments Motion & Voting Approval of Consent Item Motion by Mikki Cichocki, second by Scott Wyatt. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Mikki Cichocki, Felicia Alexander 11. *8:40 pm: Consent Items Subject 11.3 Business and In-Service, 2024 CSBA Annual Education Conference & Student Board Member Two-Day Program - $14,115.00 (Superintendent's Office) Meeting Sep 3, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Sep 03, 2024 Absolute Date Sep 17, 2024 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $14,115.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source 01-0000-0-0000-7110-5880-868-066 Recommended Action Approval of Business and In-Service Meeting Prepared by: Mauricio Arellano, Superintendent Effective December 3 - 6, 2024 Staff Analysis: Attendance and participation of the following students in a scheduled business and in-service meeting for the 2024 California School Board Association (CSBA) Annual Education Conference and Student Board Member Two-Day Program, Anaheim, CA. Fernanda Gallardo (Student Board Member, Arroyo High School) Tatiana Eden Ochoa (Student Board Member, Cajon High School) Wilberth Avila (Student Board Member, Indian Springs High School) Angenette Rosenbloom (Student Board Member, Pacific High School) Ana-Victoria Chavez (Student Board Member, San Bernardino High School) Patience Abanise Sasha Villalbazo (Student Board Members, Middle College High School) Camillia El-Zatmah Jimena Preciado (Student Board Members, San Gorgonio High School) Total cost, including meals and mileage per District guidelines, not to exceed $14,115.00; at an approximate cost of $1,568.00 per participant. Board of Education Unrestricted General Fund-Account No. 066 File Attachments Motion & Voting Approval of Consent Item Motion by Mikki Cichocki, second by Scott Wyatt. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Mikki Cichocki, Felicia Alexander 11. *8:40 pm: Consent Items Subject 11.4 Award of RFP No. 24-01 Educational Services Support - Low Performing Students (Business Services) Meeting Sep 3, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Sep 03, 2024 Absolute Date Sep 03, 2024 Budget Source Various Recommended Action Approval of the Award of RFP No. 24-01 Prepared by: Laura Cardenas, Director, Purchasing Effective September 4, 2024 - September 3, 2029 Staff Analysis: RFP No. 24-01 Educational Services Support - Low Performing Students was advertised on June 13 and 20, 2024, with OpenGov Procurement, the San Bernardino Sun, El Chicano, Black Voice, and emailed to SB Chamber of Commerce; and opened on July 11, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. The District received 37 proposals in response to the RFP, and received two (2) "No Bid" responses. The District recommends awarding to the following responsive, responsible bidders meeting District specifications and having an evaluation score of seventy (70) or better, on an as needed basis: Vendor City State Vendor City State Amplify Education, Inc. Brooklyn NY Air Tutors, LLC Stockton CA FEV Tutor Woburn MA Professional Tutors of America, Inc. Brea CA A Tree of Knowledge Educational Services, Inc. Mission Hills CA Valdez Educational Services San Bernardino CA Brainfuse New York NY Stronger Together Now San Bernardino CA Edmentum, Inc. Bloomington MN www.studentnest.com Fresno CA Varsity Tutors for Schools LLC St. Louis MO Catapult Learning, LLC Philadelphia PA Imagine Learning LLC Tempe AZ Axiom Learning, Inc. Clyde Hill WA Tutor Me Education Los Angeles CA Huntington Learning Center Rancho Cucamonga CA HeyTutor, Inc. Los Angeles CA Sylvan Learning Redlands CA Braintrust Tutors, Inc. New York NY Enchanted Education San Bernardino CA One on One Learning Miami FL TPR Education, LLC New York NY TurtlEd Burlingame CA Estimated annual contract amount not to exceed $20,000,000.00, per bidders rate sheets. The initial term of the agreement shall be for one (1) year but may be extended for four (4) additional successive one-year extensions, at the sole discretion of the District, not to exceed an accumulative total of five (5) years. The costs to be paid from various accounts. Board of Education authorizes the Purchasing Director to sign all related documents. File Attachments RFP 24-01 Evaluation Tabulation Summary.pdf (181 KB) Motion & Voting Approval of Consent Item Motion by Mikki Cichocki, second by Scott Wyatt. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Mikki Cichocki, Felicia Alexander 11. *8:40 pm: Consent Items Subject 11.5 Award of RFP No. 24-03 Fixed Asset and Technology Device Inventory - $409,200.00 (Business Services) Meeting Sep 3, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Sep 03, 2024 Absolute Date Sep 03, 2024 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $409,200.00 Budgeted Yes Recommended Action Award of RFP No. 24-03 Fixed Asset and Technology Device Inventory Prepared by: Laura Cardenas, Director, Purchasing ProBar, A Division of Bondurant Enterprises, Inc., Annapolis, MD Effective September 4, 2024 - September 3, 2029 Staff Analysis: RFP No. 24-03 Fixed Asset and Technology Device Inventory was advertised on July 5 and 12, 2024 with OpenGov Procurement, The San Bernardino Sun, El Chicano, Black Voice, emailed to SB Chamber of Commerce and opened on July 31, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. The District received three (3) proposals in response to the RFP as follows: Bondurant Enterprises, Inc., Annapolis, MD: Divot Assets, Inc., Arlington, MA; and Records Consultants, Inc., San Antonio, TX. The District also received eight (8) "No Bid" responses. The District recommends award to ProBar, A Division of Bondurant Enterprises, Inc., as the highest-ranking proposal based on the technical evaluation, and responsive, responsible bidder meeting District specifications on an as needed basis. The initial term of the agreement shall be for one (1) year but may be extended for four (4) additional successive one-year extensions, at the sole discretion of the District, not to exceed an accumulative total of five (5) years. Estimated initial contract amount not to exceed $409,200.00, based on the unit cost per location as provided in the proposal. Unrestricted General Fund - Business Services, Account No. 068 Board of Education authorizes the Purchasing Director to sign all related documents. File Attachments RFP No. 24-03 Fixed Asset and Technology Device Inventory Service.pdf (120 KB) Motion & Voting Approval of Consent Item Motion by Mikki Cichocki, second by Scott Wyatt. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Mikki Cichocki, Felicia Alexander 11. *8:40 pm: Consent Items Subject 11.6 Gifts, Grants, and Bequests (Business Services) Meeting Sep 3, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Sep 03, 2024 Absolute Date Sep 03, 2024 Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Recommended Action Approval of Gifts, Grants, and Bequests Prepared by: Terry Comnick, Associate Superintendent Business, Facilities, and Operations The acceptance of the attached donation list meets all requirements of Board Policy 3290, Gifts, Grants, and Bequests. SITE DONOR DONATION AND PURPOSE AMOUNT VALUE Cajon High School K12 Licensing Indianapolis, IN To support the ASB Program $163.64 Cajon High School Mapei Corporation Deerfield Beach, FL To support the boys’ soccer club $400.00 Family Engagement Walmart San Bernardino, CA School supplies to support teachers and students at Holcomb ES $500.00 Indian Springs High School Kiwanis Club of San Bernardino Charitable Foundation San Bernardino, CA To support the Key Club $300.00 Urbita Elementary School Velera Rancho Cucamonga, CA Assorted school supplies to support staff and students $2,500.00 File Attachments Motion & Voting Approval of Consent Item Motion by Mikki Cichocki, second by Scott Wyatt. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Mikki Cichocki, Felicia Alexander 11. *8:40 pm: Consent Items Subject 11.7 Notice of Completion, Bid No. 20-13, Roofing Installation and Repair District-Wide, Child Nutrition Center (Business Services) Meeting Sep 3, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Sep 03, 2024 Absolute Date Sep 17, 2024 Fiscal Impact No Budgeted Yes Recommended Action Approval of the Notice of Completion Prepared by: Adriane Robles, Director, Nutrition Services Staff Analysis: The Board of Education authorizes filing a Notice of Completion for Bid No. 20-13, Roofing Installation and Repair District-Wide, for the Child Nutrition Center building, for the work awarded to, and completed by, the Contractor listed below: Bell Roof Company, Inc 636 South I Street San Bernardino, CA 92410 SITE APN. NO. Child Nutrition Center 0154-491-49-0000 and 0154-491-36-0000 File Attachments NOC-Roofing Install_Repair Nutrit Cntr_Bell Roofing Co.pdf (150 KB) Motion & Voting Approval of Consent Item Motion by Mikki Cichocki, second by Scott Wyatt. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Mikki Cichocki, Felicia Alexander 11. *8:40 pm: Consent Items Subject 11.8 Purchase Order Board Report for the Period of July 2024 (Business Services) Meeting Sep 3, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Sep 03, 2024 Absolute Date Sep 03, 2024 Fiscal Impact No Recommended Action Approval of the Ratification of the Purchase Order Board Report Prepared by: Laura Cardenas, Director, Purchasing Services Staff Analysis: Ratification of the Purchase Order Board Report for purchase orders issued during the period of July 1 - July 31, 2024, in accordance with Education Code 17605 which requires all purchase orders issued for materials, equipment, supplies, and services be ratified by the Board within 60 days of issuance. File Attachments Board Report - FY25- JULY 2024.pdf (548 KB) Motion & Voting Approval of Consent Item Motion by Mikki Cichocki, second by Scott Wyatt. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Mikki Cichocki, Felicia Alexander 11. *8:40 pm: Consent Items Subject 11.9 Ratification of Amendment No. 2 with Global Environmental Training and Consulting, Inc. (Business Services) Meeting Sep 3, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Sep 03, 2024 Absolute Date Sep 03, 2024 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $180,000.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source 822829/01-8150-0-0000-7650-5850-859-162 Recommended Action Approval of the Ratification of Amendment No. 2 Prepared by: Eric Vetere, Safety/Emergency Manager, Environmental Safety/Emergency Management Global Environmental Training & Consulting, Inc., West Covina, CA Effective July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027 Staff Analysis: This amendment is necessary due to an increase in the price sheet. Originally approved on June 21, 2022, Item No. 11.36; Amendment No. 1 approved on March 7, 2023, Item No. 11.15. All other terms and conditions remain the same. Ratification became necessary due to late receipt of the updated price sheet. Total estimated cost for services of $180,000.00 annually for consulting services, to be invoiced monthly. Restricted General Funds - Risk Management/Safety Disaster, Account No. 162 The Board of Education authorizes the Purchasing Director to sign all related documents. File Attachments Global Price Sheet.pdf (331 KB) Motion & Voting Approval of Consent Item Motion by Mikki Cichocki, second by Scott Wyatt. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Mikki Cichocki, Felicia Alexander 11. *8:40 pm: Consent Items Subject 11.10 Ratification of Amendment No. 3 to RFP No. 22-06 Student Transportation Services - $4,084,000.00 (Business Services) Meeting Sep 3, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Sep 03, 2024 Absolute Date Sep 17, 2024 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $4,084,000.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source 520526/01-0000-0-5001-3600-5111-898-804/01-0380-0-0000-3600-5111-898-L01 Recommended Action Approval of the Ratification of Amendment No. 3 to the Award of RFP No. 22-06 Prepared by: Marie Espinoza, Director, Transportation Services Durham School Services, L.P., Lisle, IL HopSkip Drive, Inc., Los Angeles, CA Zum Services, Inc., Redwood City, CA Effective July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2028 Staff Analysis: This amendment is necessary to increase the annual contract amount for Zum Services, Inc. by $4,084,000.00 for RFP No. 22-06 Student Transportation Services to align with Durham School Services, L.P. wages. The Wagner Act, also known as the National Labor Relations Act of 1935, allows for collective bargaining for better wages. Increasing the annual contract amount will allow for equal wages between the aforementioned contractors. Originally approved on January 17, 2023, Item No. 11.10.; Amendments 1 and 2 approved on June 4, 2024, Item No. 11.14. All other terms and conditions remain the same. Ratification became necessary due to late receipt of contract. Total estimated cost for services, including the additional amount of $4,084,000.00, for a new not to exceed amount of $51,384,000.00 annually. Board of Education authorizes the Purchasing Director to sign all related documents. File Attachments Amendment No. 3 RFP 22-06 Student Transportation Services.pdf (340 KB) Motion & Voting Approval of Consent Item Motion by Mikki Cichocki, second by Scott Wyatt. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Mikki Cichocki, Felicia Alexander 11. *8:40 pm: Consent Items Subject 11.11 Extended Field Trip, 2024 AVID Senior Trip/Various College Tours, Cajon HS - $42,000.00 (Educational Services) Meeting Sep 3, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Sep 03, 2024 Absolute Date Sep 17, 2024 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $42,000.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source 01-0305-0-1110-1000-5886-402-L01/01-0305-0-1110-1000-5712-402-L01/ASB Account No. 6041 Recommended Action Approval of the Extended Field Trip Prepared by: Christopher Jackson Ed.D., Principal, Cajon High School 2024 AVID Senior Trip/Various Northern California College/University Tours, CA Effective September 30 - October 3, 2024 Staff Analysis: Extended field trip for 58 Cajon High School AVID Seniors and 6 District employees to attend the 2024 AVID senior trip to various northern California colleges/universities. The trip is fully aligned with the goals and requirements of the Senior AVID curriculum as well as the Common Core Standards. The purpose of the trip is to give students a fuller awareness of the college options available to them beyond the immediate area and the motivation to do everything possible to earn admissions to a four-year university. Total cost not to exceed $42,000.00, including meals and lodging; at a cost of $657.00 per person. Transportation will be provided by Gold Coast Tours, not to exceed $21,553.00. No student will be denied participation due to financial constraints. Names of students are on file in the Business Services office. Unrestricted General Fund - Cajon High School, Account No L01; ASB Account No. 6041 File Attachments Motion & Voting Approval of Consent Item Motion by Mikki Cichocki, second by Scott Wyatt. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Mikki Cichocki, Felicia Alexander 11. *8:40 pm: Consent Items Subject 11.12 Ratification of the Agreement with Provo Canyon School NPS/Residential - $325,000.00 (Educational Services) Meeting Sep 3, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Jul 16, 2024 Absolute Date Sep 03, 2024 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $325,000.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source 822111 / 01-6500-0-5760-1180-5119-873-824 Recommended Action Approval of the Ratification of the Agreement Prepared by: Ryan Rubio, Director, Special Education/SELPA Provo Canyon School, Springville, UT Effective July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025 Staff Analysis: To provide non-public, nonsectarian school/agency services to Special Education students that are identified primarily as Emotionally Disturbed (ED). Ratification became necessary due to the executed contract not being received prior to deadline. Total cost for services not to exceed $325,000.00; at a daily rate of $259.00 for education services; and $260.00 per day for room and board; to be invoiced on a monthly basis. Restricted General Fund - Special Education Non-Public, Account No. 824 Board of Education authorizes the Purchasing Director to sign all related documents. File Attachments UHS OF PROVO CANYON SCHOOL, INC. DBA PROVO CANYON SCHOOL Master Contract 24-25.pdf (3,232 KB) Motion & Voting Approval of Consent Item Motion by Mikki Cichocki, second by Scott Wyatt. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Mikki Cichocki, Felicia Alexander 11. *8:40 pm: Consent Items Subject 11.13 Agreement with Illuminated Collective, LLC - $100,000.00 (Human Resources) Meeting Sep 3, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Sep 03, 2024 Absolute Date Sep 03, 2024 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $100,000.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source 825311/01-0320-0-0000-7400-5810-844-L01 Recommended Action Approval of the Agreement Prepared by: Marcus Funchess, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Illuminated Collective, LLC, San Diego, CA Effective September 5, 2024 - June 30, 2025 Staff Analysis: To provide the District with professional learning to build the internal capacity of all Human Resources employees that serve classified and certificated employees, as well as Cabinet members. This will equip all leaders in the Human Resources Department with the skills and resources necessary to train site and department staff and create a culture of responsiveness and appropriateness within the department, as well as, develop internal capacity and the skills needed to create experts within the District. Total cost for services not to exceed $100,000.00; to be invoiced monthly. Unrestricted General Fund-Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), Account No. L01 Board of Education authorizes the Purchasing Director to sign all related documents. File Attachments Illuminated Collective Contract.pdf (345 KB) Illuminated Collective Memo.docx - Google Docs (1).pdf (216 KB) Motion & Voting Approval of Consent Item Motion by Mikki Cichocki, second by Scott Wyatt. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Mikki Cichocki, Felicia Alexander 11. *8:40 pm: Consent Items Subject 11.14 Ratification of the Renewal Agreement with Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo - $800,000.00 (Human Resources) Meeting Sep 3, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Sep 03, 2024 Absolute Date Sep 03, 2024 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $800,000.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source 824371/01-0000-0-0000-7400-5823-844-077 Recommended Action Approval of the Ratification of the Renewal Agreement Prepared by: Marcus Funchess, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo, Attorneys at Law, Cerritos, CA Effective July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027 Staff Analysis: To provide the District with legal services and advisement on matters relating to labor, procurement, employment, and employee relations. Ratification was necessary due to the late receipt of the contract. To provide the District with legal services and advisement on matters relating to labor, employment, and employee relations. Ratification was necessary due to the late receipt of the contract. Total cost for services estimated not to exceed $800,000.00 annually; to be invoiced monthly. Unrestricted General Fund-Legal Fees, Account No. 077 Board of Education authorizes the Purchasing Director to sign all related documents. File Attachments 2024-2025 SBCUSD Hybrid Agreement for Special Services for IP (42668531.1).pdf (399 KB) Motion & Voting Approval of Consent Item Motion by Mikki Cichocki, second by Scott Wyatt. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Mikki Cichocki, Felicia Alexander 11. *8:40 pm: Consent Items Subject 11.15 Physical Education Exemptions (Student Services) Meeting Sep 3, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Sep 03, 2024 Absolute Date Sep 03, 2024 Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Recommended Action Approval of Physical Education Exemptions Prepared by: Colleen Williams, Director, Student Wellness & Support Services Staff Analysis: Approval of the following student whose birth date is listed below be exempt from physical education requirements and placed in alternative periods of instruction for the second semester of the 2023-2024 school year: 01/25/2007 File Attachments Motion & Voting Approval of Consent Item Motion by Mikki Cichocki, second by Scott Wyatt. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Mikki Cichocki, Felicia Alexander 11. *8:40 pm: Consent Items Subject 11.16 Physical Education Exemptions (Student Services) Meeting Sep 3, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Sep 03, 2024 Absolute Date Sep 03, 2024 Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Recommended Action Approval of Physical Education Exemptions Prepared by: Colleen Williams, Director, Student Wellness & Support Services Staff Analysis: Approval of the following student whose birth date is listed below be exempt from physical education requirements and placed in alternative periods of instruction for the 2024-2025 school year: 12/19/2006 10/12/2008 01/25/2007 09/20/2009 File Attachments Motion & Voting Approval of Consent Item Motion by Mikki Cichocki, second by Scott Wyatt. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Mikki Cichocki, Felicia Alexander 12. *8:45 pm: Reports/Comments by Union Organizations Subject 12.1 San Bernardino Teachers Association Meeting Sep 3, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Procedural File Attachments 12. *8:45 pm: Reports/Comments by Union Organizations Subject 12.2 California School Employees Association Meeting Sep 3, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Procedural File Attachments 12. *8:45 pm: Reports/Comments by Union Organizations Subject 12.3 Communications Workers of America Meeting Sep 3, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Procedural File Attachments 12. *8:45 pm: Reports/Comments by Union Organizations Subject 12.4 San Bernardino School Police Officers Association Meeting Sep 3, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Procedural File Attachments 13. *8:55 pm: Reports/Comments Subject 13.1 Board Members Meeting Sep 3, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Reports File Attachments 13. *8:55 pm: Reports/Comments Subject 13.2 Superintendent and Staff Meeting Sep 3, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Reports File Attachments 14. *9:30 pm: Summary of Board Members' Requests Subject 14.1 Review of Requests Meeting Sep 3, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Procedural File Attachments 15. *9:35 pm: Meeting Adjournment Subject 15.1 In Memoriam Meeting Sep 3, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Information The Board would like to recognize and close the Board meeting in memory of: Robert "Bob" Kiesel worked for the District's Maintenance & Operations Department for 37 years. He started his career with the District in 1972 as an Assistant Electrician. In 1987 Bob promoted to an Electrician position and in 2003 he became the Lead Electrician, a position he held until his retirement in 2009. Bob was a dedicated, hardworking employee and will be missed by all those who knew him. Vashtie Margie Dowdy , the mother of former Board Member Gwendolyn Dowdy-Rodgers, passed away on August 10, 2024 at the age of 88. She and her husband, Ernest, moved from Arkansas to Richmond, CA, in 1955, finally settling in San Bernardino in 1961, where they raised three boys and one girl. During the early 1970s, Vashtie worked for the District as an Attendance Clerk and an Instructional Aide. She later worked for the City of San Bernardino as a lead supervisor and retired after 30 years of dedicated service with the City. She will be greatly missed by her family, church, friends, and community. Her Celebration of Life will be held on September 5 at 11 a.m. at the Church of the Living God in Highland. File Attachments 15. *9:35 pm: Meeting Adjournment Subject 15.2 Adjournment Meeting Sep 3, 2024 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action Recommended Action Approve Adjournment At the April 16, 2024 Board Meeting, the 2024-25 Board of Education Meeting Calendar was adopted. The next Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the San Bernardino City Unified School District will be held on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. The Board Meeting will be open to the public in the Dr. Margaret Hill Community Room, Board of Education Building. File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve Adjournment 9:21 pm Motion by Mikki Cichocki, second by Mayra Ceballos. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Mikki Cichocki, Felicia Alexander