In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting

0 Thursday, January 9, 2025 In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting 0. General Information Subject Thursday, January 9, 2025, 5:30 p.m. (Closed Session); 6:30 p.m. (Open to the Public) Meeting Jan 9, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Information HACIENDA LA PUENTE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION IN-PERSON/VIRTUAL REGULAR BOARD MEETING Thursday, January 9, 2025 5:30 p.m. (Closed Session) 6:30 p.m. (Open to the Public) District Office Board Room 15959 East Gale Avenue City of Industry, California 91745 REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR ANY INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY Please be advised that this meeting is being audio recorded. Any Individuals requiring disability-related accommodations may contact the Office of the Superintendent, 15959 E. Gale Avenue, City of Industry, at (626) 933-3800; or fax (626) 855-3505, at least 48 hours before the meeting and will be handled on a case-by-case basis and in accordance with the Americans Disability Act. If you require a language interpreter, please contact the Superintendent’s Office, at least 48 hours before the meeting. BOARD OF EDUCATION Ms. Stephanie Serrano …….. President Gino Kwok, Esq. …….. Vice President Ms. Adriana Qui ñó nes ….…. Clerk Ms. Nancy Loera ….…. Member Mr. Jeffrey De La Torre …….. Member SUPERINTENDENT Dr. Alfonso Jim é nez Vision Statement: "The Hacienda La Puente Unified School District is a community committed to developing lifelong learners who value themselves and the diversity of all people; apply decision-making skills leading to responsible actions; and use creativity, critical thinking, and problem solving in meeting the challenges of a changing society." File Attachments 1. Procedural Matters and Closed Session Subject 1.01 - Procedural Matters and Closed Session Meeting Jan 9, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Information a. Call to Order Ms. Stephanie Serrano, President b. Roll Call Board of Education : Ms. Stephanie Serrano, President Gino Kwok, Esq., Vice President Ms. Adriana Qui ñ ó nes, Member , Clerk Ms. Nancy Loera , Member Mr. Jeffrey De La Torre , Member Superintendent : Dr. Alfonso Jim  énez Superintendent's Cabinet : Mr. Manoj Roychowdhury, Associate Superintendent, Business Services Dr. Rosa Isiah, Assistant Superintendent, Education Services Dr. John Lovato, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources c. Review of the agenda (addenda, deletions, corrections) File Attachments 1. Procedural Matters and Closed Session Subject 1.02 - Adoption of the agenda, including additions, deletions, corrections and adjustments in order of business. Meeting Jan 9, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action File Attachments 1. Procedural Matters and Closed Session Subject 1.03 - Audience members who wish to speak to item(s) listed under Closed Session only, may address the Board at this time. Meeting Jan 9, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Information File Attachments 1. Procedural Matters and Closed Session Subject 1.04 - Adjourn from Public Meeting to Closed Session Meeting Jan 9, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action File Attachments 1. Procedural Matters and Closed Session Subject 1.04.a - Closed Session - Government Code, Section 54957.6, Conference with Labor Negotiator: Dr. John Lovato, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources; HLPTA, SEIU Local 99, and CSEA Chapter 115. Meeting Jan 9, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Information, Discussion Office of Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources File Attachments 1. Procedural Matters and Closed Session Subject 1.04.b - Closed Session - Conference with legal counsel regarding potential litigation, pursuant to Government Code, Section 54956.9(d)(2), determination of significant exposure to litigation, two (2) egal matters (Undisclosed legal issue). Meeting Jan 9, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Discussion File Attachments 1. Procedural Matters and Closed Session Subject 1.04.c – Closed Session – Conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation, per Government Code, Section 54956.9 (d)(1), Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24PSRO02153. Meeting Jan 9, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Discussion Office of Superintendent File Attachments 1. Procedural Matters and Closed Session Subject 1.04.d - Closed Session - Government Code, Section 54957, Public Employee Discipline, Dismissal, Release. Meeting Jan 9, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Office of Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources File Attachments 1. Procedural Matters and Closed Session Subject 1.04.e - Closed Session - Education Code, Section 35146, Student Discipline Matters, if Needed. Meeting Jan 9, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Office of Executive Director, Student and Family Services File Attachments 1. Procedural Matters and Closed Session Subject 1.05 - Adjourn from Closed Session to Public Meeting Meeting Jan 9, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action File Attachments 1. Procedural Matters and Closed Session Subject 1.06 - Reconvene the Public Meeting (approximately 6:30 p.m.) Meeting Jan 9, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Information File Attachments 1. Procedural Matters and Closed Session Subject 1.07 - Land Acknowledgement Meeting Jan 9, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Information File Attachments 1. Procedural Matters and Closed Session Subject 1.08 - Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Jan 9, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Information File Attachments 1. Procedural Matters and Closed Session Subject 1.09 - Report of action(s) taken during the Closed Session Meeting Jan 9, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Information File Attachments 1. Procedural Matters and Closed Session Subject 1.10 - Roll Call Meeting Jan 9, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Information Roll Call Board of Education : Ms. Stephanie Serrano, President Gino Kwok, Esq., Vice President Ms. Adriana Qui ñ ó nes , Clerk Ms. Nancy Loera , Member M r. Jeffrey De La Torre , Member Superintendent : Dr. Alfonso Jim  énez Superintendent's Cabinet : Mr. Manoj Roychowdhury, Associate Superintendent, Business Services Dr. Rosa Isiah, Assistant Superintendent, Education Services Dr. John Lovato, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Student Board Representatives : Soledad Caldera, La Puente High School Naomi Rangel-Franco, Los Altos High School Hannah Hernandez, Wilson High School Amanda Cabrera, Workman High School Katelyn Gudino, Valley High School File Attachments 1. Procedural Matters and Closed Session Subject 1.11 - Meeting Minutes - None Meeting Jan 9, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Information File Attachments 1. Procedural Matters and Closed Session Subject 1.12 - Requests to speak to agenda items Meeting Jan 9, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Information a. Confirmation of request cards collected from audience members wishing to speak to items on the agenda. File Attachments 1. Procedural Matters and Closed Session Subject 1.13.a - Annual Organization - Approve Superintendent to act as authorized agent for all matters dealing with State School Facility Program and the Division of State Architect, and in their absence, Associate Superintendent, Business Services; and Executive Director, Facilities. (standard annual item) Meeting Jan 9, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action File Attachments 1. Procedural Matters and Closed Session Subject 1.13.b - Annual Organization - Approve to authorize Superintendent; Associate Superintendent, Business Services; Director of Purchasing and Warehouse; and Director of Nutrition Services, to sign for items ordered from State Surplus Personal Properties, as authorized under California Public Contract Code 10389.1. (standard annual item) Meeting Jan 9, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action File Attachments 2. Reports, Presentations and Announcements Subject 2.01 - Reports, Presentations and Announcements Meeting Jan 9, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Information 1. Student Board Representatives 2. Superintendent's Report/Comments a. Announcements/Celebrations b. Strategic Plan Update File Attachments 3. Hearings Subject 3.00 – Hearings – None Meeting Jan 9, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Information File Attachments 4. Communications Subject 4.01.a. - Employee Associations b. - Audience Members Who Filed Requests to Speak Meeting Jan 9, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Information File Attachments 5. Consent Items Subject 5.00 - Consent Items - Action block covers all of the items listed in the Consent Items category. Meeting Jan 9, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action File Attachments 5. Consent Items Subject 5.01.a - Board of Education - Approve and/or ratify attendance by staff member(s) at conferences/meetings/workshops, as listed. (Dr. Jiménez) Meeting Jan 9, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve and/or ratify attendance by staff member(s) at conferences/meetings/workshops, as listed. Analysis : In accordance with Board Policy 3350, when the cost of attending the conferences/meetings/workshops for an individual requires out-of-state travel, authorization is subject to approval by the Board of Education. The following conferences/meetings/workshops requests have been signed by the appropriate executive staff member and the Superintendent: Conference/Meeting/ Workshop Location/Date Attendee(s) Approximate Cost Per Attendee/ Funding Source Purpose National Head Start Winter Leadership Institute Washington, D.C.; January 26-30, 2025 Dr. Rosa Isiah, Assistant Superintendent, Education Services; Abigail Querubin-Villareal, Director, Child Development/Early Childhood Education $3,471; Training and Technical Assistance Grant funds To attend the National Head Start Winter Leadership Institute National Community Schools and Family Engagement Conference Minneapolis, MN; May 27-30, 2025 Dr. Angela Lin, Ex. Director, Elementary; Dr. Mark Anderson, Ex. Director, High School; Martha Calderon, Director, Equity, Access and Family Engagement; Claudia Perez, Coordinator, Community Schools; Lisa Mannino, Principal, Lassalette Elementary; Collin Miller, Nelson Elementary; Gilbert Barraza, Principal, Sparks Elementary; Erika Valenzuela; Principal, Workman Elementary; Sherri Franson, Principal, Fairgrove Academy; Elizabeth Bermejo, Principal, Valinda School of Academics; Seokhoon (Sam) Yi, Principal, Sierra Vista Middle. $2,775; California Community Schools Partnership Plan funds To attend the 2025 National Community Schools and Family Engagement conference Budget Implications : All expenditures for the requests to attend conferences/meetings/workshops have been approved by the staff members responsible for the account from which the expenses will be funded. Submitted by: Dr. Alfonso Jiménez Superintendent Office of Assistant Superintendent, Education Services Office of Director, Child Development/Early Childhood Education Office of Director, Equity, Access and Family Engagement File Attachments 5. Consent Items Subject 5.01.b - Board of Education - Approve to ratify additional institutional memberships in the organization for the 2024-25 school year, as listed. (Dr. Isiah) Meeting Jan 9, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve to ratify additional institutional memberships in the organization for the 2024-25 school year, as listed. Analysis : At the Regular meeting on June 13, 2024, the Board approved institutional memberships for the 2024-25 school year. The following memberships are additional associations in which the District is recommending approval: ASSOCIATION SCHOOL 2024-25 APPROX. FEE National Art Honors Society 5 District Memberships $120 per membership National Dance Education Organization 3 District Memberships $115 per membership California Educational Theatre Association 1 District Membership No cost per membership Southern California Vocal Association 9 District Memberships $60 per membership Budget Implications : Arts Music and Instructional Materials (AMIM) Grant funds; not to exceed $ 1,485 Submitted by: Dr. Rosa Isiah Assistant Superintendent, Education Services Office of Coordinator, Visual and Performing Arts File Attachments 5. Consent Items Subject 5.02.a - Instruction - Approve and/or ratify participation of student(s) and staff on field trips, as listed. (Dr. Isiah) Meeting Jan 9, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve and/or ratify participation of student(s) and staff on field trips, as listed. Analysis : In accordance with Board Policy 6153, field trips are intended to provide an extended learning opportunity not readily available at the school. Location/ Date Cost Per Student School Grade/No. of Students Chaperones Funding Source Transportation Purpose Cambridge, MA February 14-18, 2025 $2,675 La Puente HS Los Altos HS Wilson HS Workman HS 9th-12th Grades; 20 Students 3 Learning Recovery Emergency Block Grant funds District Approved Transportation To compete at the Harvard National Speech and Debate Tournament Irvine, CA; March 28-30, 2025 $305 La Puente HS 9th-12th Grades; 10 Students 3 The United States Army Cadet Command covering entire cost of event District Approved Transportation To attend the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps ( JROTC) Cadet Leadership Camp Independence, CA; April 23, 2025 $25 La Puente HS 12th Grade; 50 Students 2 Antibias Grant funds District Approved Transportation To tour the Manzanar National Historic Site Submitted by: Dr. Rosa Isiah Assistant Superintendent, Education Services Office of Executive Director, High School File Attachments 5. Consent Items Subject 5.02.b - Instruction - Approve to accept 2025-26 and 2026-27 District School Calendars, as listed. (Dr. Lovato) Meeting Jan 9, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve to accept 2025-26 and 2026-27 District School Calendars, as listed. Analysis : The 2025-26 and 2026-27 District School Calendars are attached and request Board approval: TK-12 Six-Week Calendar Amar Center Calendar Head Start and State Preschool Calendar Adult School Four-Week Calendar Budget Implications : None, N/A, $0 Submitted by: Dr. John Lovato Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources File Attachments 12-17-24 Attachment 2025-2026 Adult Ed Calendar.pdf (68 KB) 12-17-24 Attachment 2026-2027 Adult Ed Calendar.pdf (69 KB) 12-17-24 Attachment 2025-26 TK-12 Calendar.pdf (157 KB) 12-17-24 Attachment 2026-2027 TK-12 Calendar.pdf (157 KB) 12-17-24 Attachment 2025-2026 Amar Calendar.pdf (167 KB) 12-17-24 Attachment 2026-2027 Amar Calendar.pdf (167 KB) 12-17-24 Attachment 2025-2026 Headstart Calendar.pdf (167 KB) 12-17-24 Attachment 2026-2027 Headstart Calendar.pdf (167 KB) 5. Consent Items Subject 5.03.a - Human Resources - Approve submission of the District's "Quarterly Report on Williams Uniform Complaints" to the Los Angeles County Superintendent of Schools. (Dr. Lovato) Meeting Jan 9, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve submission of the District's "Quarterly Report on Williams Uniform Complaints" to the Los Angeles County Superintendent of Schools. Analysis : In order to fulfill Uniform Complaint Reporting Requirements pursuant to Education Code, Section 35186(d), and Williams Settlement Litigation, school districts must submit quarterly summarized reports concerning complaints filed against the District to the Governing Board at a regularly scheduled meeting, followed by submission to the Los Angeles County Superintendent of Schools. Quarterly reports are to include the number of resolved/unresolved complaints by general subject. Complaints and written responses are to be available as public record. It is recommended the Governing Board approve the submission of the District's "Quarterly Report on Williams Uniform Complaints" to the Los Angeles County Superintendent of Schools as required by law. Budget Implications : None Submitted by: Dr. John Lovato Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources File Attachments Quarterly Report on Uniform Complaints 2024-2025.pdf (488 KB) 5. Consent Items Subject 5.04.a - Business and Operations - Approve to accept donations as listed and send a letter of appreciation to the donors on behalf of the Board of Education, upon request. (Mr. Roychowdhury) Meeting Jan 9, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve to accept donations as listed and send a letter of appreciation to the donors on behalf of the Board of Education, upon request. Analysis : DONOR DONATION SITE/DEPARTMENT DONATION TO BE USED FOR VALUE ESTIMATED BY DONOR Barona Band of Mission Indians Check Valinda School of Academics Grant for Robotics Program $ 5,000.00 Nami California Check Wilson HS ASB Nami Club $ 250.00 Mesa Robles School Parent Teacher Organization Check Mesa Robles School Capital Improvement – audio visual system for multipurpose room $10,336.00 Geraldine Simmons Check La Puente HS Class of 1964 donation $ 1,000.00 California Casualty Management Co. Check Workman HS Provide support for students negatively impacted by reduced budgets $ 250.00 California Sikhs 4 boxes of notebooks, toothbrushes and toothpaste, and flashcards and pens Equity and Access Provide support for McKinney Vento families and students $ 300.00 City of Industry Check Equity and Access Purchase 100 Denny’s gift cards @ $50 each for McKinney Vento families $ 5,000.00 Blanca Rubio for Assembly 2024 Check Valinda School of Academics Robotics-Manuel Olivas Castillo $ 200.00 California Future Business Leaders of Santa Ana Check Wilson HS ASB Future Business Leaders of America – Wilson HS $ 130.14 Budget Implications : None Submitted by: Manoj Roychowdhury Associate Superintendent, Business Services File Attachments 5. Consent Items Subject 5.04.b - Business and Operations - Approve to ratify acceptance of funds for Specialized Secondary Programs: Cohort 11 Planning Grant, from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, for an amount of $35,000. (Dr. Isiah) Meeting Jan 9, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve to ratify acceptance of funds for Specialized Secondary Programs: Cohort 11 Planning Grant, from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, for an amount of $35,000. Analysis : The Specialized Secondary Programs (SSP) Planning Grant is to enhance and expand career and technical education for secondary students and focus funding to those student populations with barriers to achievement. SSP programs emphasize the use of technology as a tool for instruction and learning. The goal of SSP is to benefit the state economy by locating programs near related industries. This award is an implementation grant to support building out the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Aviation Pathway that is housed at Los Altos High School. Budget Implications : Specialized Secondary Programs: Cohort 11 Planning Grant funds; not to exceed $35,000 Submitted by: Dr. Rosa Isiah Assistant Superintendent, Education Services Office of Executive Director, High School File Attachments 5. Consent Items Subject 5.04.c - Business and Operations - Approve award of Bid #2024-25.04 Visual and Performing Arts: Violins, to Alfa Music Group for half-size violins at $313 per unit and Bertrand’s Music for three-quarter and full size violins per unit costs of $320 and $289, respectively. (Mr. Roychowdhury) Meeting Jan 9, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve award of Bid #2024-25.04 Visual and Performing Arts: Violins, to Alfa Music Group for half-size violins at $313 per unit and Bertrand’s Music for three-quarter and full size violins per unit costs of $320 and $289, respectively. Analysis : At a prior meeting, the Board authorized bidding instruments. A Notice Inviting Bids was published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on October 8 and 15, 2024, as well as posted to the District website and emailed to numerous vendors. Four (4) vendors submitted bids. The low bidders conforming to all Bid requirements and thus award is recommended as follows: HALF SIZE VIOLIN Vendor Bid Price Bertrand’s Music - Alfa Music Group $313.00 * LA Violin Shop $395.00 Thomas Metzler Violin Shop $399.00 THREE-QUARTER SIZE VIOLIN Vendor Bid Price Bertrand’s Music $320.00 * Alfa Music Group $333.00 LA Violin Shop $405.00 Thomas Metzler Violin Shop $399.00 FULL SIZE VIOLIN Vendor Bid Price Bertrand’s Music $289.00 * Alfa Music Group $333.00 LA Violin Shop $410.00 Thomas Metzler Violin Shop $399.00 *Lowest responsive bidder meeting all bid specifications. District Administration recommends award of Bid #2024-25.04 Visual and Performing Arts: Violins, to Alfa Music Group for half-size violins at $313 per unit and Bertrand’s Music for three-quarter and full size violins at unit costs of $320 and $289, respectively. Budget Implications : None; N/A; $0 Submitted by: Manoj Roychowdhury Associate Superintendent, Business Services Office of Director of Purchasing and Warehouse File Attachments 5. Consent Items Subject 5.05.a - Contracts and Agreements - Approve to ratify contract between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and Kenneth C. Williams of Unfold the Soul, Inc., to provide professional development training for District Leadership Team, from December 11, 2024 through June 30, 2025, for an amount not to exceed $7,000. (Dr. Isiah) Meeting Jan 9, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve to ratify contract between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and Kenneth C. Williams of Unfold the Soul, Inc., to provide professional development training for District Leadership Team, from December 11, 2024 through June 30, 2025, for an amount not to exceed $7,000. Analysis : Kenneth C. Williams is a nationally recognized author, speaker, and consultant specializing in leadership and school culture. With nearly three decades of practical experience, Mr. Williams has successfully led improvement efforts at two schools by implementing the Professional Learning Communities at Work. Mr. Williams will provide professional development for District Leadership Team to strengthen leadership capacity and foster effective collaboration. In addition, he will offer strategies for developing District, departmental, and site-level Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), to enhance collective commitment to learning across all levels of the District. Budget Implications : Educator Effectiveness funds; not to exceed $7,000 Submitted by: Dr. Rosa Isiah Assistant Superintendent, Education Services File Attachments 5. Consent Items Subject 5.05.b - Contracts and Agreements - Approve to ratify contract and accept funds between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and Los Angeles County Office of Education and members of the Los Angeles County Tobacco Consortium for Tobacco Use Prevention Education Grant, from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, for an amount of $108,266. (Dr. Isiah) Meeting Jan 9, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve to ratify contract and accept funds between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and Los Angeles County Office of Education and members of the Los Angeles County Tobacco Consortium for Tobacco Use Prevention Education Grant, from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, for an amount of $108,266. Analysis : Tobacco Use Prevention Education (TUPE) Grant funds will be used to provide prevention, intervention, and cessation services to students in Grades 6-12. Approved TUPE curriculum has been and will continue to be used to provide these services. TUPE funds will be used to give stipends to the Youth Leadership teaching staff and counselors, who will be trained by the District Coordinator to provide intervention and cessation services, and support for District Restorative Justice programs. Budget Implications : Tobacco Use Prevention Education (TUPE) Grant funds; not to exceed $108,266 Submitted by: Dr. Rosa Isiah Assistant Superintendent, Education Services Office of Executive Director, Student and Family Services File Attachments 5. Consent Items Subject 5.05.c - Contracts and Agreements - Approve to ratify contract between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and Curriculum Associates, to provide professional learning webinars to participating Title II teachers, principals and other school leaders at Molokan Elementary School, from January 1, through June 30, 2025, for an amount not to exceed $1,200. (Dr. Isiah) Meeting Jan 9, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve to ratify contract between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and Curriculum Associates, to provide professional learning webinars to participating Title II teachers, principals and other school leaders at Molokan Elementary School, from January 1, through June 30, 2025, for an amount not to exceed $1,200. Analysis : The local educational agency (LEA) must offer to provide equitable services that address the needs of nonprofit private school teachers, principals and other school leaders under Title II. After consultation has occurred with eligible nonprofit private schools, the LEA determines (through a needs assessment) what activities, programs and services are needed to support improvement of students’ academic achievement. Curriculum Associates provides evidence-based professional learning designed to evolve with the school’s implementation, addressing the unique needs and interests of educators at every phase of their journey. Teachers and leaders build practical skills, developing a readiness to identify growth opportunities and apply data-driven instructional strategies daily. A dedicated i-Ready partner supports the school, helping move from initial launch to strengthening and refining effective practices. With i-Ready Professional Learning, educators engage in data-driven practices, which enhances both daily instruction and targeted approaches over time. Budget Implications : Title II funds; not to exceed $1,200 Submitted by: Dr. Rosa Isiah Assistant Superintendent, Education Services Office of Executive Director, Multilingual Programs and Assessment File Attachments 5. Consent Items Subject 5.05.d - Contracts and Agreements - Approve to ratify agreement between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and Poolsaad Family Vision Optometry, Inc., to conduct vision therapy services for students with disabilities, from October 28, 2024 through June 30, 2025, for an amount not to exceed $5,000. (Dr. Isiah) Meeting Jan 9, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve to ratify agreement between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and Poolsaad Family Vision Optometry, Inc., to conduct vision therapy services for students with disabilities, from October 28, 2024 through June 30, 2025, for an amount not to exceed $5,000. Analysis : The Special Education/SELPA Department maintains agreements with various consultants to provide special education or related services for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEP). The consultants are contracted on an as-needed basis, per a student’s IEP, settlement agreement or if a school district does not have said employee to perform that function. As the District does not have a Doctor of Optometry on staff, Poolsaad Family Vision Optometry, Inc., provides Vision Therapy Services for students as prescribed in their IEP. Budget Implications : Special Education funds; not to exceed $5,000 Submitted by: Dr. Rosa Isiah Assistant Superintendent, Education Services Office of Executive Director, Special Education File Attachments 5. Consent Items Subject 5.05.e - Contracts and Agreements - Approve to ratify agreement between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and Hanover Research, to provide services for the development of the District’s Strategic Plan, from December 18, 2024 through December 14, 2025, for an amount not to exceed $84,075. (Dr. Isiah) Meeting Jan 9, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve to ratify agreement between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and Hanover Research, to provide services for the development of the District’s Strategic Plan, from December 18, 2024 through December 14, 2025, for an amount not to exceed $84,075. Analysis : Hanover Research has been a long-standing educational partner on numerous initiatives in the District for over seven years, mainly providing support with the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) survey and student achievement analytics. For many years, the District's LCAP has served as the District's Strategic Plan. However, there are District action plans, which may not necessarily fit into an LCAP. The goal of partnering with Hanover Research is to develop the District's Strategic Plan by utilizing a mixed-methods approach of projects, such as a Strategic Priorities Diagnostic Survey, Strategic Planning Data Dashboard, Community Focus Groups, and Community Engagement Surveys. Through the Strategic Planning process with Hanover Research, workshop sequences will include the review of the organizational foundations in order to review/revise the district's vision, mission, and core value statements. Engagement in goal setting using data, outlining actions, and monitoring progress indicators for the strategic plan will be key components. The goal of this work is to produce a 5-year strategic plan for the District to focus on key goals, initiatives, and action steps in order to prepare our students for college and/or career as productive citizens of the community. Budget Implications : Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) Supplemental and Concentration (S&C) funds; $84,075 Submitted by: Dr. Rosa Isiah Assistant Superintendent, Education Services File Attachments 5. Consent Items Subject 5.05.f - Contracts and Agreements - Approve to ratify agreement between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and Wesley Health Centers – John Wesley County Hospital Institute, Inc., to provide preventative and basic dental mobile services to students in designated schools coordinated by Equity, Access and Family Engagement, from December 18, 2024 through June 30, 2028. (Dr. Isiah) Meeting Jan 9, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve to ratify agreement between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and Wesley Health Centers – John Wesley County Hospital Institute, Inc., to provide preventative and basic dental mobile services to students in designated schools coordinated by Equity, Access and Family Engagement, from December 18, 2024 through June 30, 2028. Analysis : John Wesley County Hospital (JWCH) aims to eliminate barriers related to dental health that may impede student success. Wesley Centers JWCH provide dental services to students in the District who are eligible for Medi-Cal and have obtained written consent from their parent(s) or guardian(s). Our goal is to ensure that students receive the necessary dental care they need. Providing dental services at school sites offers numerous benefits for students, families, and the broader community. Budget Implications : None; N/A; $0 Submitted by: Dr. Rosa Isiah Assistant Superintendent, Education Services Office of Director, Equity, Access and Family Engagement File Attachments 5. Consent Items Subject 5.05.g - Contracts and Agreements - Approve to ratify agreement between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and Dr. Christine Sleeter, to provide Ethnic Studies Professional Development to TK-12 District teachers, from December 18, 2024 through April 30, 2025, for an amount not to exceed $5,000. (Dr. Isiah) Meeting Jan 9, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve to ratify agreement between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and Dr. Christine Sleeter, to provide Ethnic Studies Professional Development to TK-12 District teachers, from December 18, 2024 through April 30, 2025, for an amount not to exceed $5,000. Analysis : Christine E. Sleeter, Ph.D. is Professor Emerita in the College of Education at California State University Monterey Bay and an expert TK-12 Ethnic Studies scholar and practitioner. Dr. Sleeter will provide Ethnic Studies Professional Development to TK-12 District teachers. Including consulting, support, and input to the Intersectional Ethnic Studies Program from December 18, 2024, through April 30, 2025. Budget Implications : California Serves Grant funds; not to exceed $5,000 Submitted by: Dr. Rosa Isiah Assistant Superintendent, Education Services Office of Executive Director, High School Office of Coordinator, Intersectional Ethnic Studies File Attachments 5. Consent Items Subject 5.05.h - Contracts and Agreements - Approve to ratify agreement between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and Dr. Luis Garcia, to provide Ethnic Studies Professional Development to TK-12 District teachers, from December 18, 2024 through April 30, 2025, for an amount not to exceed $2,500. (Dr. Isiah) Meeting Jan 9, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve to ratify agreement between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and Dr. Luis Garcia, to provide Ethnic Studies Professional Development to TK-12 District teachers, from December 18, 2024 through April 30, 2025, for an amount not to exceed $2,500. Analysis : Dr. Luis Garcia is an assistant professor of Art Education at Sacramento State University. His unique approach to Art education draws on Ethnic studies methodologies to recognize students as co-creators of knowledge and creativity. His work and training, which focuses on the Arts and the Funds of Knowledge for K-16 settings, has been presented at the local, state, and national levels via programs for educators. Dr. Garcia will provide Ethnic Studies Professional Development to TK-12 District teachers, including consulting, support, and input to the District's Intersectional Ethnic Studies Program. Budget Implications : California Serves Grant funds; not to exceed $2,500 Submitted by: Dr. Rosa Isiah Assistant Superintendent, Education Services Office of Executive Director, High School Office of Coordinator, Intersectional Ethnic Studies File Attachments 5. Consent Items Subject 5.05.i - Contracts and Agreements - Approve to ratify agreement between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and Alert, to provide first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and automated external defibrillator training for students at La Puente and Wilson High Schools, from January 7, through May 22, 2025, for an amount not to exceed $5,100. (Dr. Isiah) Meeting Jan 9, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve to ratify agreement between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and Alert, to provide first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and automated external defibrillator training for students at La Puente and Wilson High Schools, from January 7, through May 22, 2025, for an amount not to exceed $5,100. Analysis : This course will be taken by the students in Career Technical Education (CTE) Pathways at La Puente and Wilson High Schools. Adult and Pediatric First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) course incorporates the latest science and teaches students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid emergencies, such as burns, cuts, scrapes, sudden illnesses, head, neck, back injuries, heat and cold emergencies and how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies to help victims of any age. Students who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED valid for two years. Budget Implications : K-12 Strong Workforce Program Grant funds; not to exceed $5,100 Submitted by: Dr. Rosa Isiah Assistant Superintendent, Education Services Office of Executive Director, High School Office of Coordinator, Career and Technical Education File Attachments 5. Consent Items Subject 5.05.k - Contracts and Agreements - Approve to ratify agreement between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and Show Box L.A., to teach dance content and produce a culminating dance work for La Puente High School Professional Dance Program, from January 8, through May 2, 2025, for an amount not to exceed $10,000. (Dr. Isiah) Meeting Jan 9, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve to ratify agreement between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and Show Box L.A., to teach dance content and produce a culminating dance work for La Puente High School Professional Dance Program, from January 8, through May 2, 2025, for an amount not to exceed $10,000. Analysis : La Puente High School Professional Dance Program conducts a dance production each year in partnership with industry artists to provide students with industry standard experiences. Students in Grades 9-12 will be selected to participate in the residency and performance in May, 2025. Classes and rehearsals will take place after school. Budget Implications : Arts Music and Instructional Materials (AMIM) Grant funds; not to exceed $10,000 Submitted by: Dr. Rosa Isiah Assistant Superintendent, Education Services Office of Executive Director, High School Office of Coordinator, Visual and Performing Arts File Attachments 5. Consent Items Subject 5.05.j - Contracts and Agreements - Approve agreement between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and CNC Equestrian Management Services, Inc., for use of Industry Hills Expo Center for William Workman High School’s graduation ceremony on May 20, 2025, for an amount not to exceed $4,700 for parking. (Dr. Isiah) Meeting Jan 9, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve agreement between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and CNC Equestrian Management Services, Inc., for use of Industry Hills Expo Center for William Workman High School’s graduation ceremony on May 20, 2025, for an amount not to exceed $4,700 for parking. Analysis : William Workman High School's graduation has been hosted at the Expo Center for many years to accommodate graduates, families, and guests. The City of Industry donates the $4,000 payment for the event. CNC Equestrian Management Services, Inc., charges $5 per vehicle to park, and the District will cover the cost to allow parents and families to park without a fee. The donation of the Expo Center is part of an ongoing partnership with the City of Industry. Budget Implications : Parking is paid from the General fund; not to exceed $4,700 Submitted by: Dr. Rosa Isiah Assistant Superintendent, Education Services Office of Executive Director, High School File Attachments 5. Consent Items Subject 5.05.L - Contracts and Agreements - Approve to ratify agreement between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and Felix Galvan, to provide choreography and master classes for Wilson High School dance students in the Visual and Performance Arts Pathway, from January 7, through February 28, 2025, for an amount not to exceed $2,000. (Dr. Isiah) Meeting Jan 9, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve to ratify agreement between Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and Felix Galvan, to provide choreography and master classes for Wilson High School dance students in the Visual and Performance Arts Pathway, from January 7, through February 28, 2025, for an amount not to exceed $2,000. Analysis : Felix Galvan is a dance industry expert that focuses on working with students to teach them professional dance skills. The routines and master classes are designed to expose students professional level dance skills and techniques. Budget Implications : Proposition 28, Arts and Music in Schools funds; not to exceed $2,000 Submitted by: Dr. Rosa Isiah Assistant Superintendent, Education Services Office of Executive Director, High School Office of Coordinator, Visual and Performing Arts File Attachments 6. Policy Items Subject 6.00 - Policy Items - None Meeting Jan 9, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Information File Attachments 7. Administrative Items Subject 7.01 - Bond Project - None Meeting Jan 9, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Information File Attachments 7. Administrative Items Subject 7.02.a - Board of Education - Approve Resolution No. 2024/25-18 Authorizing the Board of Education to Seek Approval from Los Angeles County Office of Education for Approving Change Order Work Exceeding Ten Percent of the Original Contract Amount Without Seeking Formal Bids for the Doors, Frames and Hardware Scope of Work as Part of the Wedgeworth K-5 Elementary New Construction. (Mr. Roychowdhury) Meeting Jan 9, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve Resolution No. 2024/25-18 Authorizing the Board of Education to Seek Approval from Los Angeles County Office of Education for Approving Change Order Work Exceeding Ten Percent of the Original Contract Amount Without Seeking Formal Bids for the Doors, Frames and Hardware Scope of Work as Part of the Wedgeworth K-5 Elementary New Construction. Analysis : The original Wedgeworth Elementary School Construction bids were awarded by the Board on July 21, 2022. The original design did not include electronic hardware and access control systems as the District’s previous network infrastructure didn’t support such system. Electronic hardware and access control systems provides enhanced safety, access control, remote management. Ongoing operational cost for electronic access is cheaper compared to manual key control access. The Board awarded the Network Infrastructure upgrade project on July 18, 2024. This recent network infrastructure upgrade award provides an economic opportunity to upgrade the school’s access control from analog to digital at present while the school is under construction. Retroactive upgrades of such systems are expensive. Public Contract Code 20118.4 authorizes a school district to amend a public works construction project without formally securing bids up to the greater of $15,000 or ten percent of the original contract amount. Upgrading the access control from manual to digital control will exceed the ten percent threshold of change order and will need the District to issue a competitive bid. The project is almost 80 percent complete. The staff believes that a competitive bid at this stage of the project will cause significant delays and result in increase of total project cost. In this case, competitive bidding may not be required where the nature of the contract is such that competitive bidding would be unavailing, would not produce an advantage, or the advertisement for competitive bids would be undesirable, impractical or impossible. This type of public policy exception has been upheld by the Court in the past (Graydon v. Pasadena Redevelopment Agency, 104 Ca1.App.3d 631 (1980)). The project, with this change order, if approved, is still within the Board allocated budget. The Los Angeles County Office of Education has, in certain instances, permitted districts to exceed that threshold if, by formal Board resolution, the school Board requests permission to do so and can show valid reasons necessitating such a request. Budget Implications : None; N/A; $0 Submitted by: Manoj Roychowdhury Associate Superintendent, Business Services Office of Director of Purchasing and Warehouse File Attachments Resolution Wedgeworth Change Order 1.9.25.pdf (232 KB) 7. Administrative Items Subject 7.02.b - Board of Education - Discussion regarding quarterly town hall meetings in each District quadrant. Meeting Jan 9, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Discussion File Attachments 7. Administrative Items Subject 7.02.c - Board of Education - Discussion regarding restorative justice training in a Special Board meeting. Meeting Jan 9, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Discussion File Attachments 7. Administrative Items Subject 7.02.d - Board of Education - Discussion regarding scheduling four (4) Study Session Board meetings on Budget. Meeting Jan 9, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Discussion File Attachments 7. Administrative Items Subject 7.02.e - Board of Education - Discussion regarding establishment of ticketing system process for concerns. Meeting Jan 9, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Discussion File Attachments 7. Administrative Items Subject 7.03 - Instruction - None Meeting Jan 9, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Information File Attachments 7. Administrative Items Subject 7.04 - Human Resources - None Meeting Jan 9, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Information File Attachments 7. Administrative Items Subject 7.05.a - Business and Operations - Approve ratification of Change Order #1 for Wedgeworth New K-5 School Campus Bid #2021-22.P2-11, Doors, Frames, and Hardware, for an amount of $250,452 for Montgomery Hardware Co., for an amended project total amount of $734,952. (Mr. Roychowdhury) Meeting Jan 9, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Recommendation : Approve ratification of Change Order #1 for Wedgeworth New K-5 School Campus Bid #2021-22.P2-11, Doors, Frames, and Hardware, for an amount of $250,452 for Montgomery Hardware Co., for an amended project total amount of $734,952. Analysis : At a prior meeting, the Board approved the award of the Wedgeworth New K-5 School Campus Bid #2021-22.P2-11 Doors, Frames, and Hardware, to Montgomery Hardware Co., for an amount of $484,500. Board approval or ratification is required for any change order. A description of the added work is included in the table below: DESCRIPTION AMOUNT INITIATED BY Door hardware change Bldgs. A, B, C only to electronic hardware $ 15,756 District Electronic door hardware, access control for electronic hardware $ 214,539 District Door hardware change Bldgs. D only to electronic hardware ($ 689) District Door hardware prep change to electronic hardware in storefronts in Bldg. A $ 9,848 District Change to electronic hardware in storefronts in Bldg. $ 10,998 District District staff, the project inspector, construction manager and the architect worked with the contractor to vet the scope of work and the cost of the change order. The total increase to the contract presented to the Board is $250,452 . Board approval is needed for the change order. Budget Implications : Certificate of Participation (COPs) Project funds; $250,452 Submitted by: Manoj Roychowdhury Associate Superintendent, Business Services Office of Director of Purchasing and Warehouse File Attachments 7. Administrative Items Subject 7.06 - Contracts and Agreements - None Meeting Jan 9, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Information File Attachments 7. Administrative Items Subject 7.07.a - Student Discipline Matters - Take necessary action regarding matters related to student discipline. Meeting Jan 9, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action Office of Executive Director, Student and Family Services File Attachments 8. Board of Education Comments Subject 8.01 - Board of Education Comments Meeting Jan 9, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Information File Attachments 9. Closing Procedures Subject 9.01 - Adjournment Meeting Jan 9, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action File Attachments 10. Dates to Remember Subject 10.01 - Holidays and Meetings Meeting Jan 9, 2025 - In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Information January 20, 2025 Monday Martin Luther King Jr. Observance Holiday. All Schools and Offices Closed. January 23, 2025 Thursday NEXT In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting; Closed Session at 5:30 p.m.; Open to Public as designated in the published agenda; ( via teleconference or the most rapid means of communication available at the time). February 10, 2025 Monday Lincoln’s Birthday Observance Holiday. All Schools and Offices Closed. February 13, 2025 Thursday In-Person/Virtual Regular Board of Education Meeting; Closed Session at 5:30 p.m.; Open to Public as designated in the published agenda; ( via teleconference or the most rapid means of communication available at the time). February 17, 2025 Monday President’s Day Observance Holiday. All Schools and Offices Closed. File Attachments