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01.16.25 Regular Meeting - Board of Education

Thursday, January 16, 2025 · School board meeting record

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Any individual with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in a Board meeting may request assistance by contacting the Superintendent’s Office at (818) 729-4422. BURBANK UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING Thursday, January 16, 2025 5:00 p.m. - Closed Session 6:00 p.m. - Open Session Burbank City Hall 275 E. Olive Avenue Burbank, California AGENDA The entire agenda packet is available for review online at www.burbankusd.org/boemeetings; at the District Office Building, Superintendent's Office, 1900 W. Olive Ave., Burbank, 91506; and at the Reference Desk in all Burbank City Libraries at: 110 N. Glenoaks, Burbank, 91502; 300 N. Buena Vista, Burbank, 91505; and 3323 W. Victory Blvd., Burbank, 91505. 1. CALL TO ORDER 1.a NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC The District is providing alternatives to in-person attendance for viewing and participating. Any individual or group representative may address the Board of Education on any agenda item or subject within its jurisdiction during one of the three Public Comments sections. Instructions for Virtual Public Speakers Who Wish to Address the Board: 1. Speakers who wish to provide a Public Comment virtually should sign up at this link: https://forms.gle/Btxm8Md3fCRmCY6D9 3pm on Wednesday, January 15th. Please indicate if your comment pertains to (1) an item on this agenda, or (2) a subject within the jurisdiction of the Board of Education. Closed Session Public Comments must be given in person. 2. The Zoom Webinar will open at 5:30 p.m. Speakers are asked to rename their Zoom profile to indicate their full name to expedite this process. Please note that only those individuals who have signed up to speak prior to 3:00 p.m. on the day before, will be allowed to enter the Zoom Webinar. Speakers will receive an email Wednesday afternoon with the Zoom Webinar login details. 3. When it is time for a speaker to address the Board, the speaker’s name will be called and the speaker should activate their microphone and camera. Speakers must be present in the Zoom Webinar when their name is called in order to address the Board. Speakers are also requested to state their name (and their pronouns, if desired) prior to addressing the Board. Please note that the chat function will be disabled. 4. After a speaker completes their public comment, or if the five-minute (5) time limit has been reached, the speaker will be removed from the Zoom Webinar and can continue watching the meeting by streaming it at www.burbankusd.org/boemeetings

Burbank Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting - Thursday, January 16, 2025 Page 2 of 11 5. If you would like to make a Public Comment and require Spanish, Armenian, or ASL translation, please email cindyquiterio@burbankusd.org prior to 3:00 p.m. the day before the meeting to receive a registration link. 2. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD 2.a Public Communications on Closed Session Agenda Items (In-Person Only) An individual or group representative may address the Board of Education on any Closed Session agenda item by completing a white request card. Speakers are requested to state their name prior to speaking to the Board. Not more than five (5) minutes may be allotted to each speaker, except by unanimous consent of the Board of Education. The Superintendent may refer the matter to the proper department for review. 2.b Staff Responses 2.c Board Members' Responses 3. CLOSED SESSION The Board will meet in Closed Session for the purpose of the following: 3.a Conference with Labor Negotiator, Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6 Agency Negotiator: Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services Employee Organization: Burbank Teachers Association (BTA) 3.b Conference with Labor Negotiator, Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6 Agency Negotiator: Sarah Rudchenko, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Employee Organization: California School Employees Association (CSEA) Chapter 674 3.c Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release Pursuant to Government Code §54957 3.d Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9 (b)(1) and (b)(3)(A) Final Settlement Agreement for Special Education Students 960012534 and 960035314 3.e Conference with Superintendent, Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9

Burbank Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting - Thursday, January 16, 2025 Page 3 of 11 One Case: No.: 22BBCV01084 - Doe, Jane (L.B.) v. Burbank USD 4. RECONVENE IN PUBLIC SESSION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT When the Board of Education reconvenes in Public Session, the Board may make any required disclosures regarding actions taken in Closed Session or adopt any appropriate resolutions concerning these matters. “We acknowledge the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the Chumash, Tongva, Fernandeño Tataviam, and First Nations on which we are learning, educating, and living.” 5. REPORTING ON CLOSED SESSION 6. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA The Board President will announce any requests for adjustments to the meeting agenda. 7. ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS 8. OATH OF OFFICE 8.a Administration of the Oath of Office for Student Board Member Armond Aghakhanian, President, Board of Education, will administer the Oath of Office to Student Board Member: Hayk Smbatyan, representing Monterey High School (MHS); who will serve as Student Board Members for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year. 9. REPORTS FROM THE BOARD AND STAFF 9.a Student Representatives Lala Nestor, John Burroughs High School, Rose Ilangesyan; Burbank High School, and Hayk Smbatyan; Monterey High School, will report on activities at their respective schools. 9.b Burbank Teacher's Association (BTA), California School Employees Association (CSEA), Burbank Association of School Administrators (BASA) Nicole Drabecki; BTA President, Laura Bauman, CSEA President, and Laura Flosi, BASA President will report on association business. 9.c Reports from the Superintendent John Paramo, Superintendent will report on items of interest to the Board of Education and the community.

Burbank Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting - Thursday, January 16, 2025 Page 4 of 11 10. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD 10.a Public Communications on Agenda Items and on Any Subject Within the Jurisdiction of the School Board An individual or group representative may address the Board of Education on items on the agenda and on any subject within its jurisdiction by completing a white request card. Speakers are requested to state their name prior to speaking to the Board. Not more than five (5) minutes total may be allotted to each speaker, except by unanimous consent of the Board of Education. The president of the Board of Education has the discretion to prioritize speakers with precedence given to students and employees. The Superintendent may refer the matter to the proper department for review. 10.b Superintendent's Comments John Paramo, Superintendent, will respond to public comment. 10.c Board Members' Responses Board Members will respond to public comment. 11. REPORTS TO THE BOARD 11.a Report on the 2023-2024 Annual Fiscal Report and the Financial and Performance Audits of Proposition 39 General Obligation Bonds Building Fund Measure S Program Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, will introduce Gema Ptasinski, Certified Public Accountant of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA), who will review the 2023-2024 Annual Financial Report and the $110 million Measure S Obligation Bond program report, as presented. Audit Report 23-24 011625.pdf 11.b Update on the Changes Implemented Based on the Fiscal Crisis & Management Assistance Team (FCMAT) Study Recommendations Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services will introduce Mariam Abdelhamid, Director of Fiscal Services, who will report on the changes implemented based on the Fiscal Crisis & Management Assistance Team (FCMAT) study recommendations. Fiscal Services Update 011625.pdf 12. NEW AND/OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS 12.a Adoption of Resolution 14 – Declaring Intent to Negotiate Community Workforce Agreement Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, recommends that the Board of Education adopt Resolution 14 - Declaring Intent to Negotiate a Community

Burbank Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting - Thursday, January 16, 2025 Page 5 of 11 Workforce Agreement, as presented. Resolution 14 - Resolution of Intent 011625.pdf 12.b Adoption of Resolution 16 Proclaiming the Week of February 3, 2025 through February 7, 2025 as School Counseling Week Sarah Rudchenko, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Services recommends that the Board of Education adopt Resolution 16 Proclaiming February 3, 2025 through February 7, 2025 as School Counseling Week in the Burbank Unified School District, as presented. Adoption of Resolution 16 Proclaming February 3, 2025 through February 7, 2025 as School Counseling Week.pdf 12.c Adoption of Resolution 17 Accepting the “Certificate of the Canvass of the Election Returns” John Paramo, Superintendent, recommends that the Board of Education adopt Resolution 17 accepting the "Certificate of the Canvass of the Election Returns," as presented. Resolution 17 Certifying Election Results_2024.pdf 12.d Adoption of Resolution 18 – Certifying Results of the General Obligation Bond Election Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, recommends that the Board of Education adopt Resolution 18 – Certifying Results of the General Obligation Bond Election, as presented. Resolution 18 - Certifying Bond Election Results 011625.pdf 12.e Adoption of Resolution 19 – Adopting Bylaws Governing the Measure ABC Citizens’ Oversight Committee Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, recommends that the Board of Education adopt Resolution 19 – Adopting Bylaws Governing Citizens’ Oversight Committee, as presented. Resolution 19 - Adopting Bylaws Governing the Measure ABC COC 011625.pdf 12.f Adoption of Resolution 20 – Emergency Work Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22035 Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, recommends that the Board of Education adopt Resolution 20, delegating authority to staff to contract to perform the work necessary to repair and protect District facilities without the need to advertise for bids resulting from this ongoing weather event, as presented. Resolution 20 - Emergency Work 011625.pdf 12.g Ratification of Approval of Professional Services Agreement, Encorp, Asbestos and Lead Inspection for Roofing Project, Burbank High School (Bond Fund) Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services recommends that the Board of Education ratify the professional service agreement between Burbank Unified School District and Encorp for an Inspection and Abatement Reporting at Burbank High School, effective January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, not to exceed $5,390 (213-00000-0-91008-85000-6282-431-0000) Restricted Routine Maintenance, and that the authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD – AR3314, as presented.

Burbank Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting - Thursday, January 16, 2025 Page 6 of 11 1-16_Ratif_Encorp_BHS_Bond.pdf 12.h Ratification of Approval of Professional Services Agreement, Encorp, Asbestos and Lead Inspection for Roofing Project, Emerson Elementary School (Bond Fund) Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services recommends that the Board of Education ratify the professional service agreement between Burbank Unified School District and Encorp for an Inspection and Abatement Reporting at Emerson Elementary School, effective January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, not to exceed $7,230 (213-00000-0-91008-85000-6282-203-0000) Restricted Routine Maintenance, and that the authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD – AR3314, as presented. 1-16_Ratif_Encorp_Emerson_Bond.pdf 12.i Ratification of Approval of Professional Services Agreement, Encorp, Asbestos and Lead Inspection for Roofing Project, John Burroughs High School (Bond Fund) Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services recommends that the Board of Education ratify the professional service agreement between Burbank Unified School District and Encorp for an Inspection and Abatement Reporting at John Burroughs High School, effective January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, not to exceed $7,810 (213-00000-0-91008-85000-6282-432-0000) Restricted Routine Maintenance, and that the authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD – AR3314, as presented. 1-16_Ratif_Encorp_JBHS_Bond.pdf 12.j Ratification of Approval of Professional Services Agreement, Encorp, Asbestos and Lead Inspection for Roofing Project, Jefferson Elementary School (Bond Fund) Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services recommends that the Board of Education ratify the professional service agreement between Burbank Unified School District and Encorp for an Inspection and Abatement Reporting at Jefferson Elementary School, effective January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, not to exceed $8,550 (213-00000-0-91008-85000-6282-206-0000) Restricted Routine Maintenance, and that the authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD – AR3314, as presented. 1-16_Ratif_Encorp_Jefferson_Bond.pdf 12.k Ratification of Approval of Professional Services Agreement, Encorp, Asbestos and Lead Inspection for Roofing Project, Luther Middle School (Bond Fund) Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services recommends that the Board of Education ratify the professional service agreement between Burbank Unified School District and Encorp for an Inspection and Abatement Reporting at Luther Middle School, effective January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, not to exceed $17,960 (213-00000-0-91008-85000-6282-321-0000) Restricted Routine Maintenance, and that the authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD – AR3314, as presented. 1-16_Ratif_Encorp_Luther_Bond.pdf 12.l Ratification of Approval of Professional Services Agreement, Encorp, Asbestos and Lead Inspection for Roofing Project, Magnolia Park (Bond Fund) Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services recommends that the

Burbank Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting - Thursday, January 16, 2025 Page 7 of 11 Board of Education ratify the professional service agreement between Burbank Unified School District and Encorp for an Inspection and Abatement Reporting at Magnolia Park, effective January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, not to exceed $825 (213-00000-0-91008-85000-6282-217-0000) Restricted Routine Maintenance, and that the authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD – AR3314, as presented. 1-16_Ratif_Encorp_Mag Park_Bond.pdf 12.m Ratification of Approval of Professional Services Agreement, Encorp, Asbestos and Lead Inspection for Roofing Project, Miller Elementary School (Bond Fund) Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services recommends that the Board of Education ratify the professional service agreement between Burbank Unified School District and Encorp for an Inspection and Abatement Reporting at Miller Elementary School, effective January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, not to exceed $11,120 (213-00000-0-91008-85000-6282-210-0000) Restricted Routine Maintenance, and that the authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD – AR3314, as presented. 1-16_Ratif_Encorp_Miller_Bond.pdf 12.n Ratification of Approval of Professional Services Agreement, Encorp, Asbestos and Lead Inspection for Roofing Project, Monterey High School (Bond Fund) Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services recommends that the Board of Education ratify the professional service agreement between Burbank Unified School District and Encorp for an Inspection and Abatement Reporting at Monterey High School, effective January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, not to exceed $4,065 (213-00000-0-91008-85000-6282-530-0000) Restricted Routine Maintenance, and that the authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD – AR3314, as presented. 1-16_Ratif_Encorp_Monterey_Bond.pdf 12.o Ratification of Approval of Professional Services Agreement, Encorp, Asbestos and Lead Inspection for Roofing Project, John Muir Middle School (Bond Fund) Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services recommends that the Board of Education ratify the professional service agreement between Burbank Unified School District and Encorp for an Inspection and Abatement Reporting at John Muir Middle School, effective January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, not to exceed $11,200 (213-00000-0-91008-85000-6282-322-0000) Restricted Routine Maintenance, and that the authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD – AR3314, as presented. 1-16_Ratif_Encorp_Muir_Bond.pdf 12.p Ratification of Approval of Professional Services Agreement, Encorp, Asbestos and Lead Inspection for Roofing Project, Washington Elementary School (Bond Fund) Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services recommends that the Board of Education ratify the professional service agreement between Burbank Unified School District and Encorp for an Inspection and Abatement Reporting at Washington Elementary School, effective January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, not to exceed $5,910 (213-00000-0-91008-85000-6282-216-0000) Restricted Routine Maintenance, and that the authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD – AR3314, as presented.

Burbank Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting - Thursday, January 16, 2025 Page 8 of 11 1-16_Ratif_Encorp_Washington_Bond.pdf 12.q Acceptance of the 2023-2024 Annual Fiscal Report and the Financial and Performance Audits of Proposition 39 General Obligation Bonds Building Fund Measure S Program Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, recommends that the Board of Education accept the 2023-2024 Annual Financial Report and the Financial and Performance Audits of the Proposition 39 General Obligation Bonds Building Fund Measure S program, as presented. Audit Report 23-24 Acceptance 011625.pdf 12.r Approval of Revisions to the A-G Completion Improvement Grant Plan Robyn Anders, Director of Instructional Technology & Accountability, Instructional Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve the A-G Completion Improvement Plan revisions, effective December 5, 2024, through June 30, 2026, as presented. Approval of Revisions to the A-G Completion Improvement Grant Plan.pdf 12.s Approval of 2023-2024 School Accountability Report Cards Peter Knapik, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve the 2023-2024 School Accountability Report Cards prepared in 2024-2025, as presented. School Accountability Report Cards may be found using the link below: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1WGWN6daka0GU9GlpNHrf30XMLXTmdwZ2?usp=sh aring SARCs January 19 2025.pdf 12.t Approval of Release of Teachers on Temporary Contract Sarah Rudchenko, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Services recommends that the Board of Education approve the release of all teachers on temporary contract for the 2024-2025 school year, as presented. Approval of Release of Teachers on Temporary Contract.docx.pdf 12.u Adoption of Proposed Instructional Calendars for the 2025-2026 School Year Sarah Rudchenko, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Services, recommends that the Board of Education adopt the proposed 2025-2026 Instructional Calendars, as presented. Adoption of Proposed 2025-2026 Instructional Calendars.pdf 13. CONSENT AGENDA All items on the Consent Agenda are considered by the Superintendent to be of a routine nature and are acted on with one motion. Any recommendation may be removed from the Consent Agenda at the request of any Board member and acted on separately. 13.a Action on Final Settlement Agreement (Special Education) Jennifer Nicholson, Director of Special Education and Psychological Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve Final Settlement Agreement for Special Education Student 960035314, total not to exceed $29,250, (01.0-65000.0-50010-36000-5813-7440000), June 1,

Burbank Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting - Thursday, January 16, 2025 Page 9 of 11 2024 through May 31, 2026, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. SPED Student 960035314 Settlement Agreement.pdf 13.b Action on Final Settlement Agreement (Special Education) Jennifer Nicholson, Director of Special Education and Psychological Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve Final Settlement Agreement for Special Education Student 960012534, total not to exceed $81,968.50, (01.0-65000.0-50010-36000-5813-7440000), July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. SPED Student 960012534 Settlement Agreement.pdf 13.c Amended Agreement for Professional Services (Special Education) Jennifer Nicholson, Director of Special Education and Psychological Services, recommends that the Board of Education amend an agreement between Burbank Unified School District and Karen Kambourian, to provide a related service provider to support individualized education plan mandated counseling services and assessment, not to exceed $91,925 (01.0-65000.0-57602-11900-5850-7440000), effective August 23, 2024 through June 30, 2025 and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. Note: The original approval date was September 5, 2024 for a total not to exceed $41,925. Due to additional needs of support to students, this amendment increases the amount by $50,000. The new not to exceed amount is $91,925. SPED Professional Services Karen Kambourian_Amendment.pdf 13.d Approval of the 2024-2025 Purchase Order Report Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve purchase orders for 2024-2025 as listed through December 16, 2024, as presented. 2024-2025 PURCHASE ORDER REPORT.pdf 13.e Approval of Instructional Consultant Services Oscar Macias, Interim Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve the instructional consultant services for on-site student learning support and staff development and exercise authority to sign the agreements pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. Approval of Instructional Consultants 011625.pdf 13.f Ratification of Agreement for Instructional Consultant Services Oscar Macias, Interim Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services, recommends that the Board of Education ratify the instructional consultant services for on-site student learning support and staff development and exercise authority to sign the agreements pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. Ratification of Instructional Consultants Consent 011625.pdf

Burbank Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting - Thursday, January 16, 2025 Page 10 of 11 13.g Approval of Professional Services Agreement, Massadi Enterprises Inc., Division of State Architect (DSA) Inspections, Aquatic Center Modernization, Burbank High School (Capital Outlay Fund) Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve an agreement for professional services between Burbank Unified School District and Massadi Enterprises Inc., to perform Division of State Architect (DSA) Inspections for the Inspections, Demolition for Aquatic Modernization at Burbank High School, effective January 17, 2024 through January 16, 2026, not to exceed $200,000 (40.0-90329.0-00000-85000-6281-4310000) Capital Outlay Fund, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD – AR3314, as presented. 1-16 AOC_MASSADI_BHS_CAPITAL OUTLAY.pdf 13.h Amended Agreement for Professional Services (Special Education) Jennifer Nicholson, Director of Special Education and Psychological Services, recommends that the Board of Education amend an agreement between Burbank Unified School District and ISO Workforce Alliance, Inc. to provide a total of three credentialed special education teachers, not to exceed $197,568.00 (01.0-65000.0-57601-11804-5810-7440000), effective December 3, 2024 through May 23, 2025 and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. Note: The original approval date was December 12, 2024 for a total not to exceed $72,716. This amendment adds an additional two teachers (total of three) to fill positions where teachers have resigned/retired. The new not to exceed amount is $197,568. SPED Professional Services ISO Workforce Alliance_Amendment.pdf 13.i Ratification of University Agreement- Nebraska Wesleyan University Sarah Rudchenko, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Services, recommends that the Board of Education to ratify the University Agreement between the Burbank Unified School District and Nebraska Wesleyan University to provide educational field experience, effective October 31, 2024 through until terminated upon by mutual consent from both parties, and that authority to sign the Agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD--AR 3314, as presented. Ratification of University Agreement- Nebraska Wesleyan University.pdf 13.j Approval of Personnel Report Number 24-25-12 Sarah Rudchenko, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve Personnel Report number 24-25-12, covering Certificated and Classified personnel, and consisting of Pages 1 to 23 inclusive, as presented. Personnel Report 24-25-12.pdf 14. REPORTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS 14.a Reports from Board Members Board of Education members will report on items within the jurisdiction of the Board.

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Any individual with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in a Board meeting may request assistance by contacting the Superintendent’s Office at (818) 729-4422. BURBANK UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING Thursday, January 16, 2025 5:00 p.m. - Closed Session 6:00 p.m. - Open Session Burbank City Hall 275 E. Olive Avenue Burbank, California AGENDA The entire agenda packet is available for review online at www.burbankusd.org/boemeetings; at the District Office Building, Superintendent's Office, 1900 W. Olive Ave., Burbank, 91506; and at the Reference Desk in all Burbank City Libraries at: 110 N. Glenoaks, Burbank, 91502; 300 N. Buena Vista, Burbank, 91505; and 3323 W. Victory Blvd., Burbank, 91505. 1. CALL TO ORDER 1.a NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC The District is providing alternatives to in-person attendance for viewing and participating. Any individual or group representative may address the Board of Education on any agenda item or subject within its jurisdiction during one of the three Public Comments sections. Instructions for Virtual Public Speakers Who Wish to Address the Board: 1. Speakers who wish to provide a Public Comment virtually should sign up at this link: https://forms.gle/Btxm8Md3fCRmCY6D9 3pm on Wednesday, January 15th. Please indicate if your comment pertains to (1) an item on this agenda, or (2) a subject within the jurisdiction of the Board of Education. Closed Session Public Comments must be given in person. 2. The Zoom Webinar will open at 5:30 p.m. Speakers are asked to rename their Zoom profile to indicate their full name to expedite this process. Please note that only those individuals who have signed up to speak prior to 3:00 p.m. on the day before, will be allowed to enter the Zoom Webinar. Speakers will receive an email Wednesday afternoon with the Zoom Webinar login details. 3. When it is time for a speaker to address the Board, the speaker’s name will be called and the speaker should activate their microphone and camera. Speakers must be present in the Zoom Webinar when their name is called in order to address the Board. Speakers are also requested to state their name (and their pronouns, if desired) prior to addressing the Board. Please note that the chat function will be disabled. 4. After a speaker completes their public comment, or if the five-minute (5) time limit has been reached, the speaker will be removed from the Zoom Webinar and can continue watching the meeting by streaming it at www.burbankusd.org/boemeetings 1

Burbank Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting - Thursday, January 16, 2025 Page 2 of 11 5. If you would like to make a Public Comment and require Spanish, Armenian, or ASL translation, please email cindyquiterio@burbankusd.org prior to 3:00 p.m. the day before the meeting to receive a registration link. 2. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD 2.a Public Communications on Closed Session Agenda Items (In-Person Only) An individual or group representative may address the Board of Education on any Closed Session agenda item by completing a white request card. Speakers are requested to state their name prior to speaking to the Board. Not more than five (5) minutes may be allotted to each speaker, except by unanimous consent of the Board of Education. The Superintendent may refer the matter to the proper department for review. 2.b Staff Responses 2.c Board Members' Responses 3. CLOSED SESSION The Board will meet in Closed Session for the purpose of the following: 3.a Conference with Labor Negotiator, Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6 Agency Negotiator: Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services Employee Organization: Burbank Teachers Association (BTA) 3.b Conference with Labor Negotiator, Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6 Agency Negotiator: Sarah Rudchenko, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Employee Organization: California School Employees Association (CSEA) Chapter 674 3.c Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release Pursuant to Government Code §54957 3.d Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9 (b)(1) and (b)(3)(A) Final Settlement Agreement for Special Education Students 960012534 and 960035314 3.e Conference with Superintendent, Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9 2

Burbank Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting - Thursday, January 16, 2025 Page 3 of 11 One Case: No.: 22BBCV01084 - Doe, Jane (L.B.) v. Burbank USD 4. RECONVENE IN PUBLIC SESSION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT When the Board of Education reconvenes in Public Session, the Board may make any required disclosures regarding actions taken in Closed Session or adopt any appropriate resolutions concerning these matters. “We acknowledge the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the Chumash, Tongva, Fernandeño Tataviam, and First Nations on which we are learning, educating, and living.” 5. REPORTING ON CLOSED SESSION 6. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA The Board President will announce any requests for adjustments to the meeting agenda. 7. ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS 8. OATH OF OFFICE 8.a Administration of the Oath of Office for Student Board Member Armond Aghakhanian, President, Board of Education, will administer the Oath of Office to Student Board Member: Hayk Smbatyan, representing Monterey High School (MHS); who will serve as Student Board Members for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year. 9. REPORTS FROM THE BOARD AND STAFF 9.a Student Representatives Lala Nestor, John Burroughs High School, Rose Ilangesyan; Burbank High School, and Hayk Smbatyan; Monterey High School, will report on activities at their respective schools. 9.b Burbank Teacher's Association (BTA), California School Employees Association (CSEA), Burbank Association of School Administrators (BASA) Nicole Drabecki; BTA President, Laura Bauman, CSEA President, and Laura Flosi, BASA President will report on association business. 9.c Reports from the Superintendent John Paramo, Superintendent will report on items of interest to the Board of Education and the community. 3

Burbank Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting - Thursday, January 16, 2025 Page 4 of 11 10. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD 10.a Public Communications on Agenda Items and on Any Subject Within the Jurisdiction of the School Board An individual or group representative may address the Board of Education on items on the agenda and on any subject within its jurisdiction by completing a white request card. Speakers are requested to state their name prior to speaking to the Board. Not more than five (5) minutes total may be allotted to each speaker, except by unanimous consent of the Board of Education. The president of the Board of Education has the discretion to prioritize speakers with precedence given to students and employees. The Superintendent may refer the matter to the proper department for review. 10.b Superintendent's Comments John Paramo, Superintendent, will respond to public comment. 10.c Board Members' Responses Board Members will respond to public comment. 11. REPORTS TO THE BOARD 11.a Report on the 2023-2024 Annual Fiscal Report and the Financial and Performance Audits of Proposition 39 General Obligation Bonds Building Fund Measure S Program Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, will introduce Gema Ptasinski, Certified Public Accountant of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA), who will review the 2023-2024 Annual Financial Report and the $110 million Measure S Obligation Bond program report, as presented. Audit Report 23-24 011625.pdf 11.b Update on the Changes Implemented Based on the Fiscal Crisis & Management Assistance Team (FCMAT) Study Recommendations Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services will introduce Mariam Abdelhamid, Director of Fiscal Services, who will report on the changes implemented based on the Fiscal Crisis & Management Assistance Team (FCMAT) study recommendations. Fiscal Services Update 011625.pdf 12. NEW AND/OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS 12.a Adoption of Resolution 14 – Declaring Intent to Negotiate Community Workforce Agreement Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, recommends that the Board of Education adopt Resolution 14 - Declaring Intent to Negotiate a Community 4

Burbank Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting - Thursday, January 16, 2025 Page 5 of 11 Workforce Agreement, as presented. Resolution 14 - Resolution of Intent 011625.pdf 12.b Adoption of Resolution 16 Proclaiming the Week of February 3, 2025 through February 7, 2025 as School Counseling Week Sarah Rudchenko, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Services recommends that the Board of Education adopt Resolution 16 Proclaiming February 3, 2025 through February 7, 2025 as School Counseling Week in the Burbank Unified School District, as presented. Adoption of Resolution 16 Proclaming February 3, 2025 through February 7, 2025 as School Counseling Week.pdf 12.c Adoption of Resolution 17 Accepting the “Certificate of the Canvass of the Election Returns” John Paramo, Superintendent, recommends that the Board of Education adopt Resolution 17 accepting the "Certificate of the Canvass of the Election Returns," as presented. Resolution 17 Certifying Election Results_2024.pdf 12.d Adoption of Resolution 18 – Certifying Results of the General Obligation Bond Election Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, recommends that the Board of Education adopt Resolution 18 – Certifying Results of the General Obligation Bond Election, as presented. Resolution 18 - Certifying Bond Election Results 011625.pdf 12.e Adoption of Resolution 19 – Adopting Bylaws Governing the Measure ABC Citizens’ Oversight Committee Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, recommends that the Board of Education adopt Resolution 19 – Adopting Bylaws Governing Citizens’ Oversight Committee, as presented. Resolution 19 - Adopting Bylaws Governing the Measure ABC COC 011625.pdf 12.f Adoption of Resolution 20 – Emergency Work Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22035 Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, recommends that the Board of Education adopt Resolution 20, delegating authority to staff to contract to perform the work necessary to repair and protect District facilities without the need to advertise for bids resulting from this ongoing weather event, as presented. Resolution 20 - Emergency Work 011625.pdf 12.g Ratification of Approval of Professional Services Agreement, Encorp, Asbestos and Lead Inspection for Roofing Project, Burbank High School (Bond Fund) Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services recommends that the Board of Education ratify the professional service agreement between Burbank Unified School District and Encorp for an Inspection and Abatement Reporting at Burbank High School, effective January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, not to exceed $5,390 (213-00000-0-91008-85000-6282-431-0000) Restricted Routine Maintenance, and that the authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD – AR3314, as presented. 5

Burbank Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting - Thursday, January 16, 2025 Page 6 of 11 1-16_Ratif_Encorp_BHS_Bond.pdf 12.h Ratification of Approval of Professional Services Agreement, Encorp, Asbestos and Lead Inspection for Roofing Project, Emerson Elementary School (Bond Fund) Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services recommends that the Board of Education ratify the professional service agreement between Burbank Unified School District and Encorp for an Inspection and Abatement Reporting at Emerson Elementary School, effective January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, not to exceed $7,230 (213-00000-0-91008-85000-6282-203-0000) Restricted Routine Maintenance, and that the authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD – AR3314, as presented. 1-16_Ratif_Encorp_Emerson_Bond.pdf 12.i Ratification of Approval of Professional Services Agreement, Encorp, Asbestos and Lead Inspection for Roofing Project, John Burroughs High School (Bond Fund) Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services recommends that the Board of Education ratify the professional service agreement between Burbank Unified School District and Encorp for an Inspection and Abatement Reporting at John Burroughs High School, effective January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, not to exceed $7,810 (213-00000-0-91008-85000-6282-432-0000) Restricted Routine Maintenance, and that the authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD – AR3314, as presented. 1-16_Ratif_Encorp_JBHS_Bond.pdf 12.j Ratification of Approval of Professional Services Agreement, Encorp, Asbestos and Lead Inspection for Roofing Project, Jefferson Elementary School (Bond Fund) Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services recommends that the Board of Education ratify the professional service agreement between Burbank Unified School District and Encorp for an Inspection and Abatement Reporting at Jefferson Elementary School, effective January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, not to exceed $8,550 (213-00000-0-91008-85000-6282-206-0000) Restricted Routine Maintenance, and that the authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD – AR3314, as presented. 1-16_Ratif_Encorp_Jefferson_Bond.pdf 12.k Ratification of Approval of Professional Services Agreement, Encorp, Asbestos and Lead Inspection for Roofing Project, Luther Middle School (Bond Fund) Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services recommends that the Board of Education ratify the professional service agreement between Burbank Unified School District and Encorp for an Inspection and Abatement Reporting at Luther Middle School, effective January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, not to exceed $17,960 (213-00000-0-91008-85000-6282-321-0000) Restricted Routine Maintenance, and that the authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD – AR3314, as presented. 1-16_Ratif_Encorp_Luther_Bond.pdf 12.l Ratification of Approval of Professional Services Agreement, Encorp, Asbestos and Lead Inspection for Roofing Project, Magnolia Park (Bond Fund) Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services recommends that the 6

Burbank Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting - Thursday, January 16, 2025 Page 7 of 11 Board of Education ratify the professional service agreement between Burbank Unified School District and Encorp for an Inspection and Abatement Reporting at Magnolia Park, effective January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, not to exceed $825 (213-00000-0-91008-85000-6282-217-0000) Restricted Routine Maintenance, and that the authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD – AR3314, as presented. 1-16_Ratif_Encorp_Mag Park_Bond.pdf 12.m Ratification of Approval of Professional Services Agreement, Encorp, Asbestos and Lead Inspection for Roofing Project, Miller Elementary School (Bond Fund) Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services recommends that the Board of Education ratify the professional service agreement between Burbank Unified School District and Encorp for an Inspection and Abatement Reporting at Miller Elementary School, effective January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, not to exceed $11,120 (213-00000-0-91008-85000-6282-210-0000) Restricted Routine Maintenance, and that the authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD – AR3314, as presented. 1-16_Ratif_Encorp_Miller_Bond.pdf 12.n Ratification of Approval of Professional Services Agreement, Encorp, Asbestos and Lead Inspection for Roofing Project, Monterey High School (Bond Fund) Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services recommends that the Board of Education ratify the professional service agreement between Burbank Unified School District and Encorp for an Inspection and Abatement Reporting at Monterey High School, effective January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, not to exceed $4,065 (213-00000-0-91008-85000-6282-530-0000) Restricted Routine Maintenance, and that the authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD – AR3314, as presented. 1-16_Ratif_Encorp_Monterey_Bond.pdf 12.o Ratification of Approval of Professional Services Agreement, Encorp, Asbestos and Lead Inspection for Roofing Project, John Muir Middle School (Bond Fund) Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services recommends that the Board of Education ratify the professional service agreement between Burbank Unified School District and Encorp for an Inspection and Abatement Reporting at John Muir Middle School, effective January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, not to exceed $11,200 (213-00000-0-91008-85000-6282-322-0000) Restricted Routine Maintenance, and that the authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD – AR3314, as presented. 1-16_Ratif_Encorp_Muir_Bond.pdf 12.p Ratification of Approval of Professional Services Agreement, Encorp, Asbestos and Lead Inspection for Roofing Project, Washington Elementary School (Bond Fund) Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services recommends that the Board of Education ratify the professional service agreement between Burbank Unified School District and Encorp for an Inspection and Abatement Reporting at Washington Elementary School, effective January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, not to exceed $5,910 (213-00000-0-91008-85000-6282-216-0000) Restricted Routine Maintenance, and that the authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD – AR3314, as presented. 7

Burbank Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting - Thursday, January 16, 2025 Page 8 of 11 1-16_Ratif_Encorp_Washington_Bond.pdf 12.q Acceptance of the 2023-2024 Annual Fiscal Report and the Financial and Performance Audits of Proposition 39 General Obligation Bonds Building Fund Measure S Program Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, recommends that the Board of Education accept the 2023-2024 Annual Financial Report and the Financial and Performance Audits of the Proposition 39 General Obligation Bonds Building Fund Measure S program, as presented. Audit Report 23-24 Acceptance 011625.pdf 12.r Approval of Revisions to the A-G Completion Improvement Grant Plan Robyn Anders, Director of Instructional Technology & Accountability, Instructional Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve the A-G Completion Improvement Plan revisions, effective December 5, 2024, through June 30, 2026, as presented. Approval of Revisions to the A-G Completion Improvement Grant Plan.pdf 12.s Approval of 2023-2024 School Accountability Report Cards Peter Knapik, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve the 2023-2024 School Accountability Report Cards prepared in 2024-2025, as presented. School Accountability Report Cards may be found using the link below: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1WGWN6daka0GU9GlpNHrf30XMLXTmdwZ2?usp=sh aring SARCs January 19 2025.pdf 12.t Approval of Release of Teachers on Temporary Contract Sarah Rudchenko, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Services recommends that the Board of Education approve the release of all teachers on temporary contract for the 2024-2025 school year, as presented. Approval of Release of Teachers on Temporary Contract.docx.pdf 12.u Adoption of Proposed Instructional Calendars for the 2025-2026 School Year Sarah Rudchenko, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Services, recommends that the Board of Education adopt the proposed 2025-2026 Instructional Calendars, as presented. Adoption of Proposed 2025-2026 Instructional Calendars.pdf 13. CONSENT AGENDA All items on the Consent Agenda are considered by the Superintendent to be of a routine nature and are acted on with one motion. Any recommendation may be removed from the Consent Agenda at the request of any Board member and acted on separately. 13.a Action on Final Settlement Agreement (Special Education) Jennifer Nicholson, Director of Special Education and Psychological Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve Final Settlement Agreement for Special Education Student 960035314, total not to exceed $29,250, (01.0-65000.0-50010-36000-5813-7440000), June 1, 8

Burbank Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting - Thursday, January 16, 2025 Page 9 of 11 2024 through May 31, 2026, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. SPED Student 960035314 Settlement Agreement.pdf 13.b Action on Final Settlement Agreement (Special Education) Jennifer Nicholson, Director of Special Education and Psychological Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve Final Settlement Agreement for Special Education Student 960012534, total not to exceed $81,968.50, (01.0-65000.0-50010-36000-5813-7440000), July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. SPED Student 960012534 Settlement Agreement.pdf 13.c Amended Agreement for Professional Services (Special Education) Jennifer Nicholson, Director of Special Education and Psychological Services, recommends that the Board of Education amend an agreement between Burbank Unified School District and Karen Kambourian, to provide a related service provider to support individualized education plan mandated counseling services and assessment, not to exceed $91,925 (01.0-65000.0-57602-11900-5850-7440000), effective August 23, 2024 through June 30, 2025 and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. Note: The original approval date was September 5, 2024 for a total not to exceed $41,925. Due to additional needs of support to students, this amendment increases the amount by $50,000. The new not to exceed amount is $91,925. SPED Professional Services Karen Kambourian_Amendment.pdf 13.d Approval of the 2024-2025 Purchase Order Report Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve purchase orders for 2024-2025 as listed through December 16, 2024, as presented. 2024-2025 PURCHASE ORDER REPORT.pdf 13.e Approval of Instructional Consultant Services Oscar Macias, Interim Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve the instructional consultant services for on-site student learning support and staff development and exercise authority to sign the agreements pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. Approval of Instructional Consultants 011625.pdf 13.f Ratification of Agreement for Instructional Consultant Services Oscar Macias, Interim Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services, recommends that the Board of Education ratify the instructional consultant services for on-site student learning support and staff development and exercise authority to sign the agreements pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. Ratification of Instructional Consultants Consent 011625.pdf 9

Burbank Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting - Thursday, January 16, 2025 Page 10 of 11 13.g Approval of Professional Services Agreement, Massadi Enterprises Inc., Division of State Architect (DSA) Inspections, Aquatic Center Modernization, Burbank High School (Capital Outlay Fund) Andrew Cantwell, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, recommends that the Board of Education approve an agreement for professional services between Burbank Unified School District and Massadi Enterprises Inc., to perform Division of State Architect (DSA) Inspections for the Inspections, Demolition for Aquatic Modernization at Burbank High S

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