Board of Education

2 Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Regular Board of Education Meeting Downey Unified School District Grace E. Horney Board Room of the Gallegos Administration Center, 11627 Brookshire Avenue, Downey, California 6:00 p.m. The complete agenda including attached documents are available for the public online at web.dusd.net or available for public inspection at the District Office located at 11627 Brookshire Avenue, Downey, California, during normal business hours, upon request. Persons who want to comment on agendized items or topics not included on the agenda are requested, but not required, to provide name and subject matter upon which you wish to speak. Please limit your comments to no more than three (3) minutes. In compliance with the American Disabilities Act, those requiring special assistance to access the Board Meeting, written documents being discussed at the Board Meeting, or to otherwise participate in Board Meetings, please contact the Superintendent's Office at 562-469-6511 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to accommodate reasonable requests. 1. GENERAL BOARD FUNCTIONS Subject 1.1 Meeting was Called to Order by Mr. Jose J. Rodriguez, President of the Board of Education, at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, in the Grace E. Horney Board Room of the Gallegos Administration Center, 11627 Brookshire Avenue, Downey, California. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action, Procedural File Attachments 1. GENERAL BOARD FUNCTIONS Subject 1.2 Renewal of the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and the Character Counts! Pledge was led by Tyrone Conde, Clerk of the Board of Education. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Procedural File Attachments 1. GENERAL BOARD FUNCTIONS Subject 1.3 Invocation was delivered by Joseph Manacmul, Member of the Board of Education. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Procedural File Attachments 1. GENERAL BOARD FUNCTIONS Subject 1.4 ROLL CALL Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Procedural Giovanna Perez-Saab Nancy A. Swenson Linda Salomon Saldaña Tyrone Conde D. Mark Morris Jose J. Rodriguez Barbara R. Samperi John A. Garcia, Jr., Ph.D. File Attachments 1. GENERAL BOARD FUNCTIONS Subject 1.5 ADOPT Agenda for the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education held on April 14, 2026. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action File Attachments Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Nancy A Swenson, second by Giovanna Perez-Saab. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Linda Salomon Saldana, Nancy A Swenson 1. GENERAL BOARD FUNCTIONS Subject 1.6 APPROVE Official Minutes of the Special Board of Education Meeting held March 7, 2026, as submitted or with necessary corrections. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action File Attachments Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Nancy A Swenson, second by Tyrone Conde. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Linda Salomon Saldana, Nancy A Swenson 1. GENERAL BOARD FUNCTIONS Subject 1.7 APPROVE Official Minutes of the Regular Board of Education Meeting held March 10, 2026, as submitted or with necessary corrections. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action File Attachments Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Nancy A Swenson, second by Tyrone Conde. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Linda Salomon Saldana, Nancy A Swenson 1. GENERAL BOARD FUNCTIONS Subject 1.8 RECEIVE correspondence and refer it to the proper order of business or to the Superintendent for handling. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Procedural File Attachments 1. GENERAL BOARD FUNCTIONS Subject 1.9 RECOGNIZE the Warren High School Large Squad, Non-Co-Ed and Non-Tumbling Cheer Team and Coaches as the 2025-26 CIF State Champions. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Information File Attachments 1. GENERAL BOARD FUNCTIONS Subject 1.10 RECOGNIZE Luis Zamora as the 2025-26 Coastal Division CIF Southern Section Boys Wrestling Champion. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Information File Attachments 1. GENERAL BOARD FUNCTIONS Subject 1.11 RECOGNIZE Dr. Xochitl Ortiz, Principal of Columbus High School as the 2026 Continuation Education Administrator of the Year and Dr. Anthony Zegarra, Administrator of Business as the 2026 Business Services Administrator of the Year. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type FROM: ACTION ITEM File Attachments 1. GENERAL BOARD FUNCTIONS Subject 1.12 HEAR a Presentation from Dr. Rani Bertsch with a follow up to the DUSD Secondary Scholar Pathways. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Information File Attachments 1. GENERAL BOARD FUNCTIONS Subject 1.13 HEAR Oral Communications from Members of the Board of Education and Superintendent. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Information File Attachments 1. GENERAL BOARD FUNCTIONS Subject 1.14 HEAR Public on items not appearing on the Agenda - Please limit your comments to no more than three (3) minutes. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Information, Procedural 1. If you wish to address the Board on any topic, including any item on the agenda, you should make your request to the Board President by completing a card prior to the meeting and turning it in to the Superintendent’s Assistant. The President will recognize those who desire to speak either during the “Public Comment” section or before the particular agenda item. 2. Each speaker should move to the microphone. Announce your name, if you wish, before beginning your presentation. 3. Each speaker is allocated a maximum of 3 minutes. 4. Statements should be brief and to the point; speaker should not repeat testimony already presented. 5. Board action may not legally be taken on any item not specifically listed on the agenda. 6. Statements is not protected from damage claims for libel. Public charges or allegations may result in legal action being brought by those individuals. 7. The Board values constructive community comments and suggestions. It welcomes your participation in the democratic process. File Attachments 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.1 Approval of Consent Agenda Item Nos. 2.1 through 2.54. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) File Attachments Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Linda Salomon Saldana, second by Nancy A Swenson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Linda Salomon Saldana, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.2 ACCEPT with gratitude and in accordance with Board Policy 6372 the gift donations received through March 2026. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) File Attachments April 2026 Donations.pdf (103 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Linda Salomon Saldana, second by Nancy A Swenson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Linda Salomon Saldana, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.3 RATIFY and/or APPROVE attendance and authorize payment of actual and necessary expenses, including registration fees; and AUTHORIZE payment of expenses as described herein, as provided by Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 7310, Convention and Conference Attendance. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) File Attachments Employee_April 14 2026.pdf (103 KB) NonEmployee_April 14 2026 .pdf (71 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Linda Salomon Saldana, second by Nancy A Swenson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Linda Salomon Saldana, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.4 RATIFY Individual Service Agreement for Nonpublic, Nonsectarian School Services No. 202526-38 with Del Sol School, Cypress, from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $46,767.00, charged to the Special Education NPS Fund. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Alyda Mir, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent Prepared by: Rebekah Ruswick, Ed.D., Director, Special Education File Attachments Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Linda Salomon Saldana, second by Nancy A Swenson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Linda Salomon Saldana, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.5 RATIFY Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202526-592 with Dynamic Education Services, Inc., Placentia, to provide the Sonday Reading Intervention Program to a District student, from March 11, 2026 through June 30, 2028, in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00, charged to the Special Education Tutoring Fund. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Alyda Mir, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent Prepared by: Rebekah Ruswick, Ed.D., Director, Special Education File Attachments 202526-592.pdf (1,111 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Linda Salomon Saldana, second by Nancy A Swenson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Linda Salomon Saldana, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.6 RATIFY Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202526-601 with Dynamic Education Services, Inc., Placentia, to provide sixty hours of reading intervention services for a student with an Individualized Education Program, from April 14, 2026 through December 31, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $7,800.00, charged to the General Special Education Tutoring Fund. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Alyda Mir, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent Prepared by: Rebekah Ruswick, Ed.D., Director, Special Education File Attachments 202526-601.pdf (895 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Linda Salomon Saldana, second by Nancy A Swenson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Linda Salomon Saldana, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.7 APPROVE Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202526-628 with Spectrum Assessment Services, Whittier, to conduct an Independent Educational Evaluation in Psychoeducation for a student with an Individualized Education Program, from April 15, 2026 through April 15, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $6,400.00, charged to the Special Education Tutoring Fund. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Alyda Mir, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent Prepared by: Rebekah Ruswick, Ed.D., Director, Special Education File Attachments 202526-628 Spectrum Assessment.pdf (1,024 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Linda Salomon Saldana, second by Nancy A Swenson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Linda Salomon Saldana, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.8 APPROVE Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202526-634 with Unlimited Behavior Solutions, Lakewood, to provide behavioral consultation for a student and attend Individual Education Program meetings for two hours per month, from April 15, 2026 through June 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $1,200.00, charged to the Special Education Guidance and Counseling Fund. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Alyda Mir, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent Prepared by: Rebekah Ruswick, Ed.D., Director, Special Education File Attachments 202526-634 Unlimited Behavior.pdf (4,055 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Linda Salomon Saldana, second by Nancy A Swenson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Linda Salomon Saldana, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.9 APPROVE the Williams Lawsuit Settlement Quarterly Report on Uniform Complaints for the third quarter (January 1 through March 31) of the 2025-26 school year. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Alyda R. Mir, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent File Attachments 3rd Quarter (04-14-26 Board - Signed).pdf (273 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Linda Salomon Saldana, second by Nancy A Swenson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Linda Salomon Saldana, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.10 RATIFY the issuance of A Warrant Payroll Orders for Hourly, Extra Duty and Overtime, Electronic Payments and Community Service work performed by Classified, Adult School, and Food Services Personnel, issued in the month of February 2026. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared by: Michael Martinez, CPA, MBA, Senior Director, Budget and Finance File Attachments A Warrant issued February 2026.pdf (105 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Linda Salomon Saldana, second by Nancy A Swenson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Linda Salomon Saldana, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.11 RATIFY B Warrants and Electronic Fund Transfers (EFT/ACH) for Downey Unified School District, falling between Warrant Numbers 22577663 - 22620029, and EFT/ACH Numbers falling between 202601300539107 - 202602260549284 issued for payment of authorized purchases or obligations incurred by law or District policy, for the period beginning February 1, 2026 and ending February 28, 2026. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared by: Michael Martinez, CPA, MBA, Senior Director, Budget and Finance File Attachments B Warrants and EFT ACH issued February 2026.pdf (56 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Linda Salomon Saldana, second by Nancy A Swenson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Linda Salomon Saldana, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.12 RATIFY Agreement No. 202526-461 with the University of Southern California (USC) Rossier School of Education, Los Angeles, to provide supervised field experiences in support of teaching, school counseling, and speech language pathology candidates, from March 19, 2026 through June 30, 2029, at no cost to the District. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Darryl Browning, Ed.D., Director, Instructional Support Services and Human Resources File Attachments DUSD Agreement No. 202526-641.pdf (4,705 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Linda Salomon Saldana, second by Nancy A Swenson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Linda Salomon Saldana, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.13 APPROVE Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202526-613 with Close Up Foundation, Arlington, Virginia, for DHH students to attend the Close Up Civic Education Program in Washington, D.C., in a total amount not to exceed $17,879.06 including the prepaid deposit, from May 3, 2026 through May 8, 2026, charged to the DHH Program Fund. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Alyda R. Mir, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent Prepared by: Heather Princiotta, Program Administrator, DHH Program File Attachments Service Agreement - Close Up Foundation - COMPLETED.pdf (5,796 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Linda Salomon Saldana, second by Nancy A Swenson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Linda Salomon Saldana, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.14 RATIFY Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202526-504 with Play-Well Teknologies, San Anselmo, to provide STEM explorations using Legos for GATE students at Price Elementary School, from January 5, 2026 through March 2, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $1,800.00, charged to the General Elementary CIA GATE Fund. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Alyda Mir, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent Prepared by: Margaret Meehan, Principal, Price Elementary School File Attachments Service agreement 504 for Lego event - signed.pdf (1,601 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Linda Salomon Saldana, second by Nancy A Swenson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Linda Salomon Saldana, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.15 APPROVE Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202526-584 with Holly Cepeda, dba Paramount Pet Entertainment, Paramount, to provide a reptile presentation at Price Elementary School, on April 29, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $718.00, charged to the General Price Elementary Site Fund. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Alyda Mir, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent Prepared by: Margaret Meehan, Principal, Price Elementary School File Attachments Paramount reptiles.pdf (26,889 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Linda Salomon Saldana, second by Nancy A Swenson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Linda Salomon Saldana, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.16 APPROVE Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202526-585 with Thor's Reptile Family, Norco, to provide two (2) thirty-minute hands-on Safari presentations for Leap students at Pace Education Center, on May 12, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $730.00, charged to the General Leap Fund. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Alyda Mir, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent Prepared by: Charlene Shimada, Ed.D., Coordinator, LEAP Early Education Program File Attachments ThorsReptile Service Agreement.pdf (31,108 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Linda Salomon Saldana, second by Nancy A Swenson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Linda Salomon Saldana, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.17 APPROVE Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202526-594 with Pathfinder Child Development, La Palma, to provide a party puppet show performance at Leap in the Pace Education Center, on June 15, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $365.00, charged to the General Leap Fund. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM:Alyda Mir, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent Prepared by: Charlene Shimada, Ed.D., Coordinator, LEAP Education Center File Attachments Pathfinder 20252025 ServAgt (3).pdf (712 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Linda Salomon Saldana, second by Nancy A Swenson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Linda Salomon Saldana, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.18 RATIFY Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202526-596 with California Weekly Explorer Inc., Tustin, to provide three Walk Through California presentations at Ward Elementary School, from March 16, 2026 through March 31, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $2,982.99, charged to the Ward Elementary Arts & Music Prop 28 Fund. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Alyda Mir, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent Prepared by: Gladys Diaz, Principal, Ward Elementary School File Attachments Ward SA-CA Weekly Explorer.pdf (4,686 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Linda Salomon Saldana, second by Nancy A Swenson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Linda Salomon Saldana, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.19 RATIFY Agreement for Construction Services (Small Projects) No. 202526-598 with Westside Builders Corp., Northridge, to provide and install lighting and light fixture angle supports to illuminate school signage at Lewis Elementary School, from February 19, 2026 through April 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $33,078.00, charged to the Routine Repair Maintenance Fund. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared by: John Shook, Director, MOT Services File Attachments Westside Builders Corp CUPCCAA 202526-598.pdf (1,057 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Linda Salomon Saldana, second by Nancy A Swenson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Linda Salomon Saldana, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.20 RATIFY Agreement for Construction Services (Small Projects) No. 202526-599 with Red Hawk Services, Inc., Perris, to provide removal of chain link fencing and replace it with black vinyl fencing between the playground and portable buildings at Pace Education Center, from February 11, 2026 through April 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $48,862.24, charged to the General Pace Construction Fund. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared by: Annie Aung, Director, Facilities Planning & Development File Attachments CUPCCAA Agreement No. 202526-599 - Red Hawk Services Inc-compressed - signed.pdf (2,661 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Linda Salomon Saldana, second by Nancy A Swenson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Linda Salomon Saldana, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.21 RATIFY Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202526-602 with Bill Ferrell Co., Sun Valley, to provide delivery and installation of one 16-foot diameter turntable platform stage for Downey High School for a theatrical performance at the Downey Theatre, from March 21, 2026 through April 4, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $5,033.00, charged to the General Downey High Arts & Music Prop 28 Fund. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Rani Maline-Bertsch, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Educational Services Prepared by: Jessica Saucedo , Assistant Principal, Downey High School File Attachments Service Agreement 202526-602 Bill Ferrell. Downey HS - signed.pdf (909 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Linda Salomon Saldana, second by Nancy A Swenson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Linda Salomon Saldana, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.22 RATIFY Agreement for Independent Consultant/Professional Services (Construction Related) No. 202526-603 with SGH Architects, Inc., Redlands, to provide a feasibility study for kitchen renovations at Stauffer Middle School, from February 25, 2026 through April 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $12,000.00, charged to the Kitchen Infrastructure and Training Fund. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared by: Annie Aung, Director, Facilities Planning & Development File Attachments SGH Architects Agreement 202526-603 - signed.pdf (613 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Linda Salomon Saldana, second by Nancy A Swenson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Linda Salomon Saldana, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.23 APPROVE Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202526-605 with College Essay Guy, Corpus Christi, Texas, to provide college essay and personal statement writing workshops for 11th grade students at Warren High School, from June 8, 2026 through July 7, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $4,000.00, charged to the LCAP Fund. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Rani Maline-Bertsch, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Educational Services Prepared by: Allan Tyner, Ed.D., Director, College and Career Readiness File Attachments College Essay Guy_Agreement_2026-04-14 - signed.pdf (859 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Linda Salomon Saldana, second by Nancy A Swenson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Linda Salomon Saldana, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.24 RATIFY Agreement for Construction Services (Small Projects) No. 202526-606 with Genesis Floor Covering, Inc., Santa Fe Springs, to remove carpeting damaged by rain leaks and to install new flooring in two offices at Stauffer Middle School, from March 2, 2026 through March 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $3,482.49, charged to the Routine Repair Maintenance Fund. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared by: John Shook, Director, MOT Services File Attachments Genesis Floor Covering CUPCCAA 202526-606 - signed.pdf (681 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Linda Salomon Saldana, second by Nancy A Swenson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Linda Salomon Saldana, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.25 RATIFY Agreement for Construction Services (Small Projects) No. 202526-611 with Pastusak Plumbing, Inc., Lakewood, to install a drainage floor sink and a floor drain in the kitchen at Sussman Middle School, from April 6, 2026 through April 8, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $12,000.00, charged to the Routine Repair Maintenance Fund. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared by: John Shook, Director, MOT Services File Attachments Pastusak Plumbing CUPCCAA 202526-611 - signed.pdf (576 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Linda Salomon Saldana, second by Nancy A Swenson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Linda Salomon Saldana, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.26 RATIFY Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202526-612 with Pisanick Partners, LLC, Brecksville, Ohio, to provide Interim Registered Dietitian (RD) support during a maternity leave to ensure continuity, regulatory compliance, documentation accuracy, and effective communication related to student special diet accommodations, for a maximum of 110 hours from April 1, 2026, through November 1, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $19,250.00, charged to the Food Services Fund. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D, Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared by: Marc Milton, Director, Food Services File Attachments 202526-612 signed.pdf (695 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Linda Salomon Saldana, second by Nancy A Swenson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Linda Salomon Saldana, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.27 RATIFY Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202526-600 with Gwendolyn Olicker, Studio City, to provide an Independent Educational Evaluation in the area of Occupational Therapy for a student with an Individualized Education Program, from March 11, 2026 through December 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $2,100.00, charged to the Special Education Health Fund. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Alyda Mir, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent Prepared by: Rebekah Ruswick, Ed.D., Director, Special Education File Attachments 202526-600 Rev.pdf (3,283 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Linda Salomon Saldana, second by Nancy A Swenson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Linda Salomon Saldana, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.28 RATIFY Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202526-604 with Engie North America Inc., dba SoCore Installation Services LLC, Houston, Texas, to provide a shutdown and restart of the battery energy storage system at Rio San Gabriel Elementary School, from March 2, 2026 through March 31, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $1,100.00, charged to the Routine Repair Maintenance Fund. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared by: John Shook, Director, MOT Services File Attachments Engie NA Service Agreement 202526-604.pdf (1,735 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Linda Salomon Saldana, second by Nancy A Swenson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Linda Salomon Saldana, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.29 RATIFY Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202526-608 with Outfront Media, LLC, Hollywood, to provide advertising services by displaying a bulletin along the Long Beach Freeway promoting Downey Adult School, from March 16, 2026 through March 14, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $59,475.00, charged to the Adult Education Fund. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Rani Maline-Bertsch, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Educational Services Prepared by: Blanca Rochin, Principal, Downey Adult School File Attachments DAS Outfront Media SA 202526-608 signed 2.pdf (4,252 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Linda Salomon Saldana, second by Nancy A Swenson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Linda Salomon Saldana, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.30 RATIFY Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202526-609 with Adventus Education, LLC, Fairfield, to provide software and support services for GradTracker, a web-based platform designed to survey and track student employment outcomes following graduation of Downey Adult School students, from February 18, 2026 through February 17, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $9,000.00, charged to the Adult Education Fund. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Rani Maline-Bertsch, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Educational Services Prepared by: Blanca Rochin, Principal, Downey Adult School File Attachments DAS Adventus Education Exhibit A SA 202526-609 signed 2.pdf (4,284 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Linda Salomon Saldana, second by Nancy A Swenson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Linda Salomon Saldana, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.31 RATIFY Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202526-614 with Grupo Crecer, Inc., Anaheim, to provide a series of parent education workshops on Zoom with an in-person finale, from March 25, 2026 through May 20, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00, charged to the LCAP Fund. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Darryl Browning, Ed.D., Director, Instructional Support Services and Human Resources File Attachments DUSD Agreement No. 202526-614.pdf (5,243 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Linda Salomon Saldana, second by Nancy A Swenson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Linda Salomon Saldana, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.32 RATIFY Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202526-615 with Vanessa Solis, Lynwood, to provide coffee catering services for staff appreciation at Sussman Middle School, on March 12, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $570.00, charged to the General Sussman Middle Special Site Fund. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Rani Maline-Bertsch, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Educational Services Prepared by: Concepcion Quintero, Ed.D., Principal, Sussman Middle School File Attachments Vanessa Solis Coffee SA.pdf (1,138 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Linda Salomon Saldana, second by Nancy A Swenson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Linda Salomon Saldana, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.33 APPROVE Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202526-616 with Prismatic Magic, LLC, Forth Worth, Texas, to provide Lasermania laser show assemblies at Sussman Middle School, on June 3, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $1,797.00, charged to the General Sussman Middle School Fund. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Rani Maline-Bertsch, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Educational Services Prepared by: Concepcion Quintero Ed.D., Principal, Sussman Middle School File Attachments Prismatic Magic Contract.pdf (27,159 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Linda Salomon Saldana, second by Nancy A Swenson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Linda Salomon Saldana, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.34 APPROVE Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202526-617 with Total Safety Solutions, LLC, Ladera Ranch, to provide two Cyber Safety Workshops for parents at Alameda Elementary School, from April 21, 2026 through April 22, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $2,760.00, charged to the General Alameda Elementary School Fund. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Alyda Mir, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent Prepared by: Elida Sanchez, Program Administrator, Community Schools File Attachments Community Schools-Total Safety Solutions-Alameda SA 202526-617.pdf (3,384 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Linda Salomon Saldana, second by Nancy A Swenson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Linda Salomon Saldana, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.35 RATIFY Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202526-619 with John Burdett, Claremont, to provide adjudication services for the District’s Band Spectacular at the Downey Civic Theatre, on March 2, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $500.00, charged to the General Stauffer Middle School Arts & Music Prop 28 Fund. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Rani Maline-Bertsch, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Educational Services Prepared by: Anthony Zegarra, Ed.D., Administrator of Business Services File Attachments John Burdett_Agreement_COI Waiver_2026-04-14 - signed.pdf (1,336 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Linda Salomon Saldana, second by Nancy A Swenson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Linda Salomon Saldana, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.36 RATIFY DUSD Agreement No. 202526-620 with Lincoln Chiropractic, Anaheim, to furnish practical experience and the use of office facilities in educating Allied Health students from Downey Adult School, from February 25, 2026 through February 24, 2031, at no cost to the District. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Rani Maline-Bertsch, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Educational Services Prepared by: Blanca Rochin, Principal, Downey Adult School File Attachments Lincoln Chiropractic.pdf (522 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Linda Salomon Saldana, second by Nancy A Swenson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Linda Salomon Saldana, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.37 RATIFY DUSD Agreement No. 202526-621 with Bell Dental Care, et al, Bellflower, to furnish practical experience and the use of office facilities in educating Allied Health students from Downey Adult School, from February 20, 2026 through February 19, 2031, at no cost to the District. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Rani Maline-Bertsch, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Educational Services Prepared by: Blanca Rochin, Principal, Downey Adult School File Attachments Bell Dental Care et al.pdf (503 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Linda Salomon Saldana, second by Nancy A Swenson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Linda Salomon Saldana, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.38 RATIFY DUSD Agreement No. 202526-622 with Magicland Children Dentistry - West Coast Dental, et al., Santa Fe Springs, to furnish practical experience and the use of office facilities in educating Allied Health students from Downey Adult School, from March 4, 2026 through March 3, 2031, at no cost to the District. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Rani Maline-Bertsch, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Educational Services Prepared by: Blanca Rochin, Principal, Downey Adult School File Attachments Magicland Children Dentistry-West Covina Dental et al.pdf (267 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Linda Salomon Saldana, second by Nancy A Swenson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Linda Salomon Saldana, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.39 RATIFY Agreement for Construction Services (Small Projects) No. 202526-623 with Voice of the Arts, Inc., dba TechArts, Los Alamitos, to install lighting battens above the stage and main gym floor at Sussman Middle School, from March 12, 2026 through June 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $15,460.50, charged to the Sussman Middle School Redevelopment Fund. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared by: John Shook, Director, MOT Services File Attachments TechArts CUPCCAA 202526-623 - signed.pdf (1,289 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Linda Salomon Saldana, second by Nancy A Swenson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Linda Salomon Saldana, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.40 RATIFY DUSD Agreement No. 202526-624 with White Memorial Medical Group, Inc., Los Angeles, to furnish practical experience and the use of office facilities in educating Allied Health students from Downey Adult School, from February 14, 2026 through February 13, 2031, at no cost to the District. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Rani Maline-Bertsch, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Educational Services Prepared by: Blanca Rochin, Principal, Downey Adult School File Attachments DAS White Memorial Medical Group 202526-624.pdf (515 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Linda Salomon Saldana, second by Nancy A Swenson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Linda Salomon Saldana, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.41 RATIFY Agreement for Construction Services (Small Projects) No. 202526-625 with Westside Builders Corp., Northridge, to demolish existing entry doors and provide and install a new frame and metal door with a deadbolt in the gym at Downey High School, from March 11, 2026 through April 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $14,580.00, charged to the Routine Repair Maintenance Fund. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared by: John Shook, Director, MOT Services File Attachments Westside Builders Corp CUPCCAA 202526-625 - signed.pdf (705 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Linda Salomon Saldana, second by Nancy A Swenson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Linda Salomon Saldana, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.42 RATIFY Agreement for Construction Services (Small Projects) No. 202526-627 with Padcor, Simi Valley, to remove the existing marquee and provide and install a new one at Gauldin Elementary School, from March 11, 2026 through June 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $42,677.00, charged to the County School Facilities Fund. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared by: Annie Aung, Director, Facilities Planning & Development File Attachments CUPCCAA Agreement No. 202526-627 - Padcor - signed.pdf (740 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Linda Salomon Saldana, second by Nancy A Swenson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Linda Salomon Saldana, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.43 RATIFY Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202526-631 with VU 4 Learning Corporation, dba Bricks 4 Kidz, Anaheim, to provide a STEM Learning with Legos workshop at Sussman Middle School, on March 20, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $1,000.00, charged to the General Secondary CIA GATE Fund. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Rani Maline-Bertsch, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Educational Services Prepared by; Concepcion Quintero, Ed.D., Principal, Sussman Middle School File Attachments Bricks 4 Kidz - Service Agreement.pdf (32,289 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Linda Salomon Saldana, second by Nancy A Swenson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Linda Salomon Saldana, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.44 APPROVE Agreement for Construction Services (Small Projects) No. 202526-632 with Paul's Concrete, Inc., Downey, to excavate new footings for the installation of safety bollards between the wrought iron fence and picnic tables area along Patton Road at Alameda Elementary School, from March 17, 2026 to June 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $53,785.00, charged to the Deferred Maintenance Fund. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared by: Annie Aung, Director, Facilities Planning & Development File Attachments CUPCCAA Agreement No. 202526-632 - Paul's Concrete, Inc - signed.pdf (1,641 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Linda Salomon Saldana, second by Nancy A Swenson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Linda Salomon Saldana, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.45 APPROVE DUSD Agreement No. 202526-638 with SchooLinks, Inc., Dallas, Texas, to provide a comprehensive K–12 College and Career Readiness platform that streamlines student scheduling, A–G tracking, CTE Pathway Management, and postsecondary planning to support data driven decisions and strengthen college and career readiness outcomes, at an implementation cost of $20,500.00 from May 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026, and a total agreement amount from May 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 not to exceed $390,419.01, charged to the LCAP Fund. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Rani Maline-Bertsch, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Education Prepared by: Allan Tyner, Ed.D., Director, College and Career Readiness File Attachments SchooLinks_Agreement-signed_2026-04-14.pdf (169 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Linda Salomon Saldana, second by Nancy A Swenson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Linda Salomon Saldana, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.46 RATIFY DUSD Temporary Use Agreement No. 202526-639 with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Downey, to use the parking lot of their property adjacent to Garcia Elementary School during construction and modernization at the school site, from December 9, 2025 through December 8, 2026, at no cost to the District. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services File Attachments DUSD Temporary Use Agreement No. 202526-639 with Downey Church of Jesus Christ of LDS-Church Parking Lot Use by Garcia ES, Bd Reported 4-14-2026.pdf (257 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Linda Salomon Saldana, second by Nancy A Swenson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Linda Salomon Saldana, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.47 APPROVE DUSD Agreement No. 202627-002 with Pali Institute, Running Springs, to provide the Outdoor Education Program Science Camp for 5th grade students, from January 25, 2027 through January 29, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $283,500.00, charged to the General Fund. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Alyda Mir, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent Prepared by: Mary Edge-Guerra, Coordinator of Extended Day Programs File Attachments Pali Institute 202627-002.pdf (227 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Linda Salomon Saldana, second by Nancy A Swenson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Linda Salomon Saldana, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.48 APPROVE Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202627-003 with Vanguard University of Southern California, Costa Mesa, to provide supervised field experiences in support of student teaching, from August 10, 2026 through June 30, 2029, at no cost to the District. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Darryl Browning, Ed.D., Director, Instructional Support Services and Human Resources File Attachments DUSD Agreement no. 202627-003.pdf (1,658 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Linda Salomon Saldana, second by Nancy A Swenson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Linda Salomon Saldana, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.49 RATIFY Amendment No. 1 to Agreement for Independent Consultant/Professional Services (Construction Related) No. 202526-127 with Bellflower Music Center, Bellflower, to provide additional instrument repairs district-wide, in the amount of $2,000.00 for a new total agreement amount not to exceed $12,000.00, charged to the Routine Repair Maintenance Fund. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared by: John Shook, Director, MOT Services ACTION ITEM Board of Education approval is requested for Amendment No. 1 to Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202526-127 (Purchase Order #PO1-26*390) to increase the original amount to include additional instrument repairs district-wide , which received Board approval on July 8, 2025. Administrative Regulation 6360.1 outlines the requirements for the approval of change orders to District contracts and purchase orders. The above change is being requested because the agreement limit has been reached and the increase is needed to cover the cost of possible additional repairs through June 30, 2026, per this open purchase order. The above change will increase the value of the contract and purchase order from $10,000.00 to $12,000.00. Original Contract Amount: $10,000.00 (Board approved on July 8, 2025) Amendment No. 1: $ 2,000.00 New Contract Amount: $12,000.00 File Attachments Amendment 01 to Bellflower Music Service Agreement 202526-127 - signed.pdf (247 KB) Bellflower Music Service Agreement 202526-127 - signed.pdf (431 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Linda Salomon Saldana, second by Nancy A Swenson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Linda Salomon Saldana, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.50 RATIFY Amendment No. 1 to Agreement for Independent Consultant/Professional Services (Construction Related) No. 202526-581 with A&E Commercial Equipment Repair, Burbank, to provide additional repair of a water leak found in a compressor during servicing, in the amount of $518.00 for a new total agreement amount not to exceed $4,495.51, charged to the Strong Workforce Program Fund. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared by: John Shook, Director, MOT Services ACTION ITEM Board of Education approval is requested for Amendment No. 1 to Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202526-127 (Purchase Order #PO1-26*2194) to increase the original amount to include an additional repair of a water leak found in a compressor that was being serviced, which received Board approval on March 10, 2026. Administrative Regulation 6360.1 outlines the requirements for the approval of change orders to District contracts and purchase orders. The above change is being requested because the agreement limit has been reached and the increase is needed to cover the cost of additional repairs that may be needed through June 30, 2026, per this open purchase order. The above change will increase the value of the contract and purchase order from $3,977.51 to $4,495.51. Original Contract Amount: $ 3,977.51 (Board approved on March 10, 2026) Amendment No. 1: $ 518.00 New Contract Amount: $ 4,495.51 File Attachments Amendment 01 to A&E Commercial Equipment Repair Service Agreement 202526-581 - signed.pdf (323 KB) A&E Commercial Equipment Repair Service Agreement 202526-581 - signed.pdf (500 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Linda Salomon Saldana, second by Nancy A Swenson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Linda Salomon Saldana, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.51 RATIFY Amendment No. 2 to Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202425-429 with Realtime Learning Systems, Springville, Utah, to provide additional consulting services for the Court Reporting Program at Downey Adult School, to extend the agreement from November 30, 2025 through February 28, 2026, increasing the contract amount by $2,608.00 for a new total agreement amount not to exceed $22,608.00, charged to the Adult School Fund. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Rani Maline-Bertsch, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Educational Services Prepared by: Blanca Rochin, Principal, Downey Adult School ACTION ITEM Board of Education approval is requested for Amendment No. 2 to DUSD Agreement No. 202425-429 to increase the agreement amount by $2,608.00 to provide additional consulting services for the Court Reporting Program at Downey Adult School, for a new total agreement amount of $22,608.00, and to extend the agreement from November 30, 2025 through February 28, 2026. Original Contract Amount: $5,000.00 (Board approved November 7, 2024) Amendment No.1: $15,000.00 (Board approved April 8, 2025) Amendment No. 2: $2,608.00 New Contract Amount: $22,608.00 File Attachments DAS REALTIME LEARNING SYSTEMS 202425-429.pdf (1,629 KB) DAS Realtime Learning Systems Amendment 202425-429-02-sigmed.pdf (304 KB) DAS Amendment RealTime Learning Systems - signed (1).pdf (373 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Linda Salomon Saldana, second by Nancy A Swenson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Linda Salomon Saldana, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.52 RATIFY Amendment No. 3 for Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202526-404 with Best Limousines & Transportation, Inc., Santa Ana, to provide transportation for Fresh Films students from Downey and Warren High Schools to a Project Mentor Program field trip at the United Talent Agency on March 19, 2026, and for high school students to attend the Early College Program Class of 2029 Welcome Day at Cerritos College on March 27, 2026, in the amount of $7,176.76 for a new total agreement amount not to exceed $86,097.22, charged to the Career Technical Education Incentive Grant Fund. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Rani Maline-Bertsch, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Educational Services Prepared by: Allan Tyner, Ed.D., Director, College and Career Readiness ACTION ITEM Board of Education approval is requested for Amendment No. 3 to DUSD Agreement No. 202526-404 to increase the agreement by $7,176.76 for additional transportation services for Fresh Films students from Downey and Warren High Schools to attend a Project Mentor Program field trip to the United Talent Agency on 3/19/2026 and High School students to attend the Early College Program Class of 2029 Welcome Day at Cerritos College on 3/27/2026. Administrative Regulation 6360.1 outlines the requirements for the approval of change orders to District contracts and purchase orders. The above change is being requested to increase the agreement amount. The above change will increase the value of the contract and purchase order from $78,920.46 to $86,097.22. Original Contract Amount: $2,000.00 (Board approved on October 14, 2025) Amendment No. 1: $3,647.24 (Board approved on December 9, 2025) Amendment No. 2 $73,273.22 (Board approved on January 13, 2026) Amendment No. 3 $7,176.76 New Contract Amount: $86,097.22 File Attachments Best Limousines & Transportation_Amendment 3_2026-04-14 - signed.pdf (473 KB) Best Limousines & Transportation, Inc. - Service Agreement - _202526-404.pdf (4,389 KB) Best Limousines & Transportation_Amendment 2_2026-01-13_signed_revised (2).pdf (1,201 KB) Best Limousines & Transportation_Amendment_2025-12-09_signed (1).pdf (374 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Linda Salomon Saldana, second by Nancy A Swenson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Linda Salomon Saldana, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.53 ACCEPT and APPROVE the use of the Region 4 Education Service Center and OMNIA Partners Contract #R241701 with Apple, Inc., Cupertino, for the purchase of Apple products and services, on an as-needed basis, with the same advantages, terms and conditions. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared by: Erica C. Bonilla, Director, Purchasing and Warehouse ACTION ITEM Board of Education approval is requested to accept and utilize, where appropriate, an OMNIA Partners cooperative purchasing contract with Apple, Inc., Cupertino , for the purchase of Apple products and services, on an as-needed basis. The use of this contract through OMNIA Partners and the Region 4 Education Service Center , Texas, will allow the District to take advantage of large volume discounts. Authorization is valid through May 31, 2028, and will include any extensions, as adopted by the awarding agency or vendor. File Attachments OMNIA Contract #R241701.pdf (2,336 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Linda Salomon Saldana, second by Nancy A Swenson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Linda Salomon Saldana, Nancy A Swenson 2. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 2.54 RATIFY Routine Personnel Items until subsequent action is taken by the Board of Education Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Ceylida J. Lopez, Director, Classified Human Resources File Attachments 4-14-2026 Routine Board - Classified HR.pdf (108 KB) Board Items 4.14.26.pdf (195 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Linda Salomon Saldana, second by Nancy A Swenson. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Linda Salomon Saldana, Nancy A Swenson 3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Subject 3.1 APPROVE updated Downey Unified School District Board Policies from November 2025 through January 2026. Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action FROM: Roger Brossmer, Ed.D., Superintendent File Attachments Updated Board Policies - Nov. 2025 - Jan. 2026..pdf (6,854 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Linda Salomon Saldana, second by Giovanna Perez-Saab. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yea: Jose J Rodriguez, D Mark Morris, Tyrone Conde, Joseph Manacmul, Giovanna Perez-Saab, Linda Salomon Saldana, Nancy A Swenson 3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Subject 3.2