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2 Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Regular Board of Education Meeting Downey Unified School District Pace Training Center at Lynn Pace Elementary School 9625 Van Ruiten, Bellflower, 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 The Meeting was Called to Order by Mr. Jose J. Rodriguez, President of the Board of Education, at 6:02 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13, 2026; in the Pace Training Center at Lynn Pace Elementary School 9625 Van Ruiten, Bellflower, California. Meeting Oct 13, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action, Procedural File Attachments 1. GENERAL BOARD FUNCTIONS Subject 1.2 Presentation of the Colors by the Downey High School JROTC Color Guard followed by Renewal of the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America by Cadet Command Sergeant Major Noah Valdez and the Character Counts! Pledge led by Joseph Manacmul, Member of the Board of Education. Meeting Oct 13, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Procedural File Attachments 1. GENERAL BOARD FUNCTIONS Subject 1.3 Invocation was delivered by Giovanna Perez-Saab, Member of the Board of Education. Meeting Oct 13, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Procedural File Attachments 1. GENERAL BOARD FUNCTIONS Subject 1.4 ROLL CALL Meeting Oct 13, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Procedural Jose J. Rodriguez D. Mark Morris Tyrone Conde Joseph Manacmul Giovanna Perez-Saab Linda Salomon Saldaña Nancy A. Swenson Roger Brossmer, Ed.D. File Attachments 1. GENERAL BOARD FUNCTIONS Subject 1.5 ADOPT Agenda for the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education held on October 13, 2026. Meeting Oct 13, 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 Regular Board of Education Meeting held September 8, 2026, as submitted or with necessary corrections. Meeting Oct 13, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action, Minutes Minutes View Minutes for Sep 8, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting 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 1. GENERAL BOARD FUNCTIONS Subject 1.7 RECEIVE correspondence and refer it to the proper order of business or to the Superintendent for handling. Meeting Oct 13, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Procedural File Attachments 1. GENERAL BOARD FUNCTIONS Subject 1.8 HEAR A Presentation from Dr. Anthony Zegarra, Senior Director of Business, Maintenance, Operations and Transportation, on Mariachi Diamantes' festival participation in Guadalajara, Mexico. Meeting Oct 13, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Information File Attachments 1. GENERAL BOARD FUNCTIONS Subject 1.9 HEAR a Presentation from the Mary R. Stauffer Foundation recognizing the 2026 Stauffer Foundation Teacher, Principal and District Grant Awardees. Meeting Oct 13, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Information File Attachments 1. GENERAL BOARD FUNCTIONS Subject 1.10 HEAR Oral Communications from Members of the Board of Education and Superintendent. Meeting Oct 13, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Information File Attachments 1. GENERAL BOARD FUNCTIONS Subject 1.11 HEAR Public on items not appearing on the Agenda - Please limit your comments to no more than three (3) minutes. Meeting Oct 13, 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 2.106. Meeting Oct 13, 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 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 3350, Convention and Conference Attendance. Meeting Oct 13, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Roger Brossmer, Ed.D., Superintendent File Attachments Employee_Oct 13 2026.pdf (138 KB) NonEmployee_Oct. 13 2026.pdf (81 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 Individual Service Agreement for Nonpublic, Nonsectarian School Services No. 202627-24 with The Gray Academy, Los Angeles, in an amount not to exceed $77,160.00, from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, charged to the General Special Education NPS Fund. Meeting Oct 13, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Alyda R. Mir, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent Prepared by: Rebekah Ruswick, Ed.D., Sr. 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 2.4 RATIFY Individual Service Agreement for Nonpublic, Nonsectarian School Services No. 202627-27 with Spectrum-Center-Rossier Park High School, Buena Park, from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $62,733.42, charged to the Special Education NPS Fund. Meeting Oct 13, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Alyda Mir, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent Prepared by: Rebekah Ruswick, Ed.D., Sr. 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 Individual Service Agreement for Nonpublic, Nonsectarian School Services No. 202627-28 with Spectrum-Center-Rossier Park High School, Buena Park, from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $63,080.85, charged to the Special Education NPS Fund. Meeting Oct 13, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Alyda Mir, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent Prepared by: Rebekah Ruswick, Ed.D., Sr. 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 2.6 RATIFY Individual Service Agreement for Nonpublic, Nonsectarian School Services No. 202627-29 with Spectrum-Center-Rossier Park High School, Buena Park, from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $65,217.60, charged to the Special Education NPS Fund. Meeting Oct 13, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Alyda Mir, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent Prepared by: Rebekah Ruswick, Ed.D., Sr. 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 2.7 RATIFY Individual Service Agreement for Nonpublic, Nonsectarian School Services No. 202627-30 with Spectrum Rossier Elementary/Middle School, Orange, from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $71,669.45, charged to the Special Education NPS Fund. Meeting Oct 13, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Alyda Mir, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent Prepared by: Rebekah Ruswick, Ed.D., Sr. 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 2.8 RATIFY Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202627-31 with East Whittier City School District, Whittier, to provide behavioral and emotional educational services to a DUSD student, from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $79,200.00, charged to the Special Education Tuition Fund. Meeting Oct 13, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Alyda Mir, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent Prepared by: Rebekah Ruswick, Ed.D., Sr. 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 2.9 RATIFY Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202627-32 with East Whittier City School District, Whittier, to provide behavioral and emotional educational services to a DUSD student, from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $79,200.00, charged to the Special Education Tuition Fund. Meeting Oct 13, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Alyda Mir, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent Prepared by: Rebekah Ruswick, Ed.D., Sr. 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 2.10 RATIFY the Downey-Montebello Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) Agreement No. 202627-025 with Brea-Olinda Unified School District, to provide Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services for Special Education students, from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Brea-Olinda Unified School District shall reimburse Downey-Montebello SELPA for the cost of services requested pursuant to this agreement. Meeting Oct 13, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Alyda R. Mir, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent Prepared by: Alanna Cooper, Ed. D., SELPA Director File Attachments 26-27 SELPA Agreement - Brea Olinda - COMPLETED.pdf (911 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 the Downey-Montebello Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) Agreement No. 202627-026 with Compton Unified School District, to provide Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services for Special Education students, from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Compton Unified School District shall reimburse Downey-Montebello SELPA for the cost of services requested pursuant to this agreement. Meeting Oct 13, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Alyda R. Mir, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent Prepared by: Alanna Cooper, Ed. D., SELPA Director File Attachments 26-27 SELPA Agreement - Compton - COMPLETED.pdf (3,732 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 the Downey-Montebello Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) Agreement No. 202627-034 with Little Lake City School District, to provide Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services for Special Education students, from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Little Lake City School District shall reimburse Downey-Montebello SELPA for the cost of services requested pursuant to this agreement. Meeting Oct 13, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Alyda R. Mir, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent Prepared by: Alanna Cooper, Ed. D., SELPA Director File Attachments 26-27 SELPA Agreement - Little Lake City - COMPLETED.pdf (618 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 RATIFY the Downey-Montebello Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) Agreement No. 202627-040 with Tustin Unified School District, to provide Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services for Special Education students, from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Tustin Unified School District shall reimburse Downey-Montebello SELPA for the cost of services requested pursuant to this agreement. Meeting Oct 13, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Alyda R. Mir, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent Prepared by: Alanna Cooper, Ed. D., SELPA Director File Attachments 26-27 SELPA Agreement - Tustin Unified - DHH - COMPLETED.pdf (783 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 APPROVE Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202627-378 with Dennis Saller, dba RebLearn, LLC, Sunnyvale, to provide an Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) psychoeducational evaluation for a student with an Individualized Education Program (IEP), from October 14, 2026 through June 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $4,400.00, to be charged to the General Special Education Fund. Meeting Oct 13, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Alyda Mir, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent Prepared by: Rebekah Ruswick, Ed.D., Sr. Director, Special Education File Attachments 202627-378.pdf (3,925 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. 202627-276 with Close Up Foundation, Arlington, Virginia, for DHH students to attend the Close Up Civic Education Program in Washington, D.C., from May 2, 2027 through May 7, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $23,741.50, inclusive of pre-paid deposit, charged to the SELPA DHH Fund. Meeting Oct 13, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Alyda R. Mir, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent Prepared by: Heather Princiotta, Program Administrator, Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) File Attachments 202627-276 Close Up Foundation.pdf (5,100 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. 202627-308 with Puppies and Reptiles for Parties, LLC, Torrance, to provide therapy dogs for a sensory-inclusive Fall Festival, on October 23, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $1,200.00, charged to the General Special Education NPA Fund. Meeting Oct 13, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Alyda R. Mir, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent Prepared by: Rebekah Ruswick, Ed.D., Sr. Director, Special Education File Attachments 202627-308.pdf (538 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 RATIFY Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202627-333 with Teni Makarian, dba Play Move Develop Therapy, Inc., Glendale, to provide educationally related physical therapy assessment and treatment consultation, from September 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $14,000.00, charged to the General Special Education Health Fund. Meeting Oct 13, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Alyda R. Mir, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent Prepared by: Rebekah Ruswick, Ed.D., Sr. Director, Special Education File Attachments 202627-333.pdf (1,389 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 APPROVE Settlement Agreement for OAH Case No. 2026040574, Downey Unified School District Agreement No. 202627-349. Meeting Oct 13, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Alyda R. Mir, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent Prepared by: Rebekah Ruswick, Ed.D., Sr. 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 2.19 APPROVE Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202627-350 with Dynamic Education Services, Inc., Placentia, to provide reading intervention and supplemental academic support services for a student with an Individualized Education Program (IEP), from October 14, 2026 through June 30, 2028, in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00, charged to the General Special Education Fund. Meeting Oct 13, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Alyda R. Mir, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent Prepared by: Rebekah Ruswick, Ed.D., Sr. Director, Special Education File Attachments 202627-350.pdf (985 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 APPROVE Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202627-355 with Behavior and Education, Inc., Torrance, to provide behavior intervention consultation for a student with an Individualized Education Program (IEP), from October 14, 2026 through July 31, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $16,500.00, charged to the General Special Education NPS Fund. Meeting Oct 13, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Alyda R. Mir, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent Prepared by: Rebekah Ruswick, Ed.D., Sr. Director, Special Education File Attachments 202627-355..pdf (937 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. 202627-357 with Left Coast Scales, LLC, dba LCS Training, Perris, to provide consultation services, including a subscription to LCS Data Meetings, to the Downey-Montebello SELPA on an as-needed basis, from September 8, 2026 through June 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $16,625.00, charged to the General SELPA Administrative Unit Fund. Meeting Oct 13, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Alyda R. Mir, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent Prepared by: Alanna Cooper, Ed. D., SELPA Director File Attachments 26-27 Service Agreement - SELPA - COMPLETED.pdf (874 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 APPROVE Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202627-392 with Dustin Grabiner, dba Hermosa Kustoms, LLC, Hermosa Beach, to do modifications to the Leap Early Childhood sensory gym, from October 14, 2026 through June 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $1,200.00, charged to the General Special Education Early Intervention Preschool Grant Fund. Meeting Oct 13, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Alyda Mir, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent Prepared by: Rebekah Ruswick, Ed.D., Sr. Director, Special Education File Attachments 202627-392.pdf (3,840 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 Settlement Agreement for OAH Case No. 220260613262, Downey Unified School District Agreement No. 202627-393. Meeting Oct 13, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Alyda R. Mir, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent Prepared by: Rebekah Ruswick, Ed.D., Sr. 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 2.24 RATIFY a Memorandum of Understanding, DUSD Agreement No. 202627-394, with East Whittier City School District, Whittier, to provide District Special Education students with emotional and behavioral services through their Success Through Engagement and Perseverance (STEP) program, from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Meeting Oct 13, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Alyda Mir, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent Prepared by: Rebekah Ruswick, Ed.D., Sr. Director, Special Education File Attachments MOU East Whittier City School District.pdf (624 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 Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202627-400 with Behavior Emotional & Academic Mentoring, LLC, Cerritos, to provide a Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) in the area of Occupational Therapy for a student with an Individualized Education Program (IEP), from September 29, 2026 through August 31, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $2,200.00, charged to the General Special Education Fund. Meeting Oct 13, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Alyda R. Mir, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent Prepared by: Rebekah Ruswick, Ed.D., Sr. Director, Special Education File Attachments 202627-400.pdf (4,957 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. 202627-401 with Dynamic Education Services, Inc., Placentia, to provide 50 hours of individual compensatory services (i.e., specialized academic instruction, academic tutoring, occupational therapy, and/or speech and language services) for a student with an Individualized Education Program (IEP), from October 13, 2026 through October 31, 2028, in an amount not to exceed $8,750.00, to be charged to the General Special Education Fund. Meeting Oct 13, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Alyda R. Mir, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent Prepared by: Rebekah Ruswick, Ed.D., Sr. Director, Special Education File Attachments 202627-401.pdf (4,086 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 APPROVE the Williams Lawsuit Settlement Quarterly Report on Uniform Complaints for the first quarter (July 1 through September 30) of the 2026-27 school year. Meeting Oct 13, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Darryl Browning, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Certificated Human Resources File Attachments 1st Quarter (10-13-26 Board - Signed).pdf (278 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 and/or APPROVE per Board Policy 6362 the Purchase Orders prepared by the Purchasing Department for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 fiscal years from July 21, 2026, through August 21, 2026. Meeting Oct 13, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared by: Erica Bonilla, Director, Purchasing and Warehouse File Attachments September 2026 - July 21st - August 21, 2026.pdf (962 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 and/or APPROVE per Board Policy 6362 the Purchase Orders prepared by the Purchasing Department for the 2026-27 fiscal years from August 22, 2026, through September 24, 2026. Meeting Oct 13, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared by: Erica Bonilla, Director, Purchasing and Warehouse File Attachments October 2026 - August 22nd - September 24, 2026.pdf (1,135 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 the issuance of A Warrant Payroll Orders for Hourly, Extra Duty and Overtime, Electronic Payments and Community Services work performed by Classified, Adult School, and Food Service Personnel issued in the month of August 2026. Meeting Oct 13, 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 2026 August A Warrants.pdf (15 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 the issuance of B Warrants and Electronic Fund Transfers (EFT/ACH) for Downey Unified School District, falling between Warrant Numbers 22872667 - 22907584, and EFT/ACH Numbers falling between 202607310608865 - 202608280617921 issued for payment of authorized purchases or obligations incurred by law or District policy for the period beginning August 1, 2026 and ending August 31, 2026 Meeting Oct 13, 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 2026 August B Warrants.pdf (30 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. 202627-113 with Central Ford, South Gate, to provide parts and services as needed for District vehicles, from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $8,000.00, charged to the General Routine Repair Maintenance Fund. Meeting Oct 13, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared by: Anthony Zegarra Ed.D., Senior Director, Business, Maintenance, Operations and Transportation File Attachments CENTRAL FORD SERVICE AGREEMENT 2026-2027-COMPLETED.pdf (864 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 RATIFY Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202627-185 with Amplify Education Inc. Brooklyn, New York, to provide two(2) 3-hour professional development courses for administration and instruction essentials for DUSD elementary teachers, from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, in the an amount not to exceed $49,659.00, charged to the LCAP Fund. Meeting Oct 13, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Alyda R. Mir, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent Prepared by: Allison Box, Ed.D., Director, Elementary Education File Attachments REDLINES v2 (CA) Downey Unified School District - 202627-185 - mCLASS PD Contract (07-01-26) (3).docx (2,565 KB) (CA) Downey Unified School District - 202627-185 - mCLASS PD Contract (08-14-26) - signed (1).pdf (616 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 RATIFY Agreement for Architectural Services No. 202627-203 with Rand Nicholl Architecture, Yorba Linda, for the shade structure at Pace Education Center, from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00, charged to the Early Intervention Preschool Grant. Meeting Oct 13, 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 RNA Pace Shade Shelter Agreement - signed.pdf (924 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 DUSD Agreement No. 202627-253 with the Orange County Department of Education (OCDE), Costa Mesa, to provide staff training in Essentials of Restorative Practices, from May 20, 2026 through May 20, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $3,450.00 charged to the General LCAP Line 21 Fund. Meeting Oct 13, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Rani Maline-Bertsch, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Education Prepared by: Robert Jagielski, Ed.D., Chief of Student Services File Attachments ^2026-2027 OCDE Agreement - Downey Agreement No. 202627-253 - signed.pdf (5,871 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 Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202627-254 with 10-20 Club Inc., Downey, to provide education programs to students on alcohol, drugs, and decision-making, from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $85,000.00, charged to the General Fund. Meeting Oct 13, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent), Procedural FROM: Rani Maline-Bertsch, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Education Prepared by: Robert Jagielski, Ed.D., Chief of Student Services File Attachments ^2026-2027 10-20 CLUB Independent Contractor Services Agreement No. 202627-254 - signed.pdf (852 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 Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202627-255 with Express Environmental Corp., Canoga Park, to provide oil and waste collection services for the Transportation Department, from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $6,000.00, charged to the General Routine Repair Maintenance Fund. Meeting Oct 13, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared by: Anthony Zegarra Ed.D., Senior Director, Business, Maintenance, Operations and Transportation File Attachments SERVICE AGREEMENT 2627-255 ENVIRONMENTAL EXPRESS CORP 7.24.26.pdf (920 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 Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202627-263 with Matthew Petit Photography, LLC, Los Angeles, to provide photography services for the Downey Adult School vocational nursing graduations, from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $1,000.00, charged to the Downey Adult School Fund. Meeting Oct 13, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Rani Maline-Bertsch, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Educational Services Prepared by: Travis Crow, Principal, Downey Adult School File Attachments DAS MATTHEW PETIT PHOTOGRAPHY LLC AGRMT 26-27 - signed.pdf (1,413 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 Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202627-272 with Professional Tutors of America, Brea, to provide tutoring services to students in the McKinney-Vento and Foster Youth Programs, from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00, charged to General LCAP Fund. Meeting Oct 13, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Rani Maline-Bertsch, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Education Prepared by: Robert Jagielski, Ed.D., Chief of Student Services File Attachments 202627-272 Professional Tutors of America.pdf (8,902 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 APPROVE Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202627-275 with Salsana LLC., Herndon, Virginia, to provide concert performances for students at Williams Elementary School, on November 16, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $3,300.00, charged to the Williams Elementary Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) Fund. Meeting Oct 13, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Alyda R. Mir, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent Prepared by: Sylvia Estrella, Principal, Williams Elementary School File Attachments 123 Andres SA.pdf (26,051 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. 202627-300 with Pacific West Industries, Inc., Orange, for emergency HVAC services and repairs, as needed, districtwide, from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00, charged to the General Routine Repair Maintenance Fund. Meeting Oct 13, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared by: Anthony Zegarra Ed.D., Senior Director, Business, Maintenance, Operations and Transportation File Attachments Pacific West Industries CUPCCAA 202627-300 - signed.pdf (7,481 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 Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202627-306 with Jewish Family and Children's Services of Long Beach and Orange County, Long Beach, to provide individual and group counseling services to DUSD students, from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $294,134.82, charged to General LCAP Fund. Meeting Oct 13, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Rani Maline-Bertsch, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Education Prepared by: Robert Jagielski, Ed.D., Chief of Student Services File Attachments ^2026-2027 Jewish Family & Childrens Services (JFCS) Independent Contractor Services Agreement No. 202627-306.pdf (1,316 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. 202627-311, a Master Agreement, with Catering by Herach & Ara, Montebello, to provide catering services on an as-needed basis to District schools and offices, from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00. Meeting Oct 13, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) File Attachments DUSD 202627-311 Catering by H&A.pdf (536 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 RATIFY Contract for Consultant Services related to the California Schools Storm Water Compliance Group No. C-25815:26:27 / DUSD Service Agreement No. 202627-319 with the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) and WSP USA, Inc., to provide storm water compliance consulting and technical services through the California Schools Storm Water Compliance Group, from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00 to WSP USA, Inc., and $800.00 to LACOE, charged to the General Routine Repair Maintenance Fund. Meeting Oct 13, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared by: Anthony Zegarra Ed.D., Senior Director, Business, Maintenance, Operations and Transportation File Attachments Contract#C-25815 - Downey USD - signed.pdf (277 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 RATIFY Agreement for Construction Services (Small Projects) No. 202627-323 with ATI HoldCo, LLC, Riverside, to provide, deliver, and install restroom doors at Warren High School, from August 21, 2026 through October 31, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $8,252.54, charged to the General Routine Repair Maintenance Fund. Meeting Oct 13, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared by: Anthony Zegarra Ed.D., Senior Director, Business, Maintenance, Operations and Transportation File Attachments ATI HoldCo LLC CUPCCAA 202627-323.pdf (2,376 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 Agreement for Construction Services (Small Projects) No. 202627-324 with Innovation Painting, Inc., Ontario, to prepare and paint the kitchen interior at Unsworth Elementary School, from May 11, 2026 through August 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $27,595.00, charged to General Kitchen Facility Fund. Meeting Oct 13, 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. 202627-324 - Innovation Painting - signed.pdf (839 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 RATIFY Agreement for Construction Services (Small Projects) No. 202627-325 with Westside Builders Corp., Northridge, to remodel a bungalow classroom at Old River Elementary School, repair flooring in Room 25 at Ward Elementary School, install an outdoor tent at Garcia Elementary School, and install a projection screen in Room 12 at Doty Middle School, from August 21, 2026 through September 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $51,108.00, charged to the General Routine Repair Maintenance Fund. Meeting Oct 13, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared by: Anthony Zegarra Ed.D., Senior Director, Business, Maintenance, Operations and Transportation File Attachments Westside Builders Corp CUPCCAA 202627-325 - signed.pdf (1,171 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 RATIFY Agreement for Construction Services (Small Projects) No. 202627-330 with Quality Environmental, Inc., Santa Fe Springs, to conduct asbestos abatement in a classroom at Columbus High School, from September 8, 2026 through October 31, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $12,400.00, charged to the General Routine Repair Maintenance Fund. Meeting Oct 13, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared by: Anthony Zegarra Ed.D., Senior Director, Business, Maintenance, Operations and Transportation File Attachments Quality Environmental Inc CUPCCAA 202627-330 - signed.pdf (981 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 Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202627-332 with Mike Brown Grandstands, Inc., Irwindale, to provide rental of eight (8) mobile bleacher units, including delivery, setup, and removal, for the Downey vs. Warren football game at Warren High School, from October 8, 2026 through October 12, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $35,280.00, charged to the General Routine Repair Maintenance Fund. Meeting Oct 13, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared by: Anthony Zegarra Ed.D., Senior Director, Business, Maintenance, Operations and Transportation File Attachments Mike Brown Grandstands, Inc Service Agreement 202627-332 - signed.pdf (622 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 Agreement for Construction Services (Small Projects) No. 202627-334 with Century Paving, Inc., La Mirada, to perform asphalt repairs at multiple locations at Columbus High School, from August 26, 2026 through August 31, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $6,000.00, charged to the General Routine Repair Maintenance Fund. Meeting Oct 13, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared by: Anthony Zegarra Ed.D., Senior Director, Business, Maintenance, Operations and Transportation File Attachments Century Paving CUPCCAA 202627-334 - signed.pdf (756 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 Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202627-335 with Affordable Portables, LLC, Paramount, for the rental of six dual-sink handwashing stations at Garcia Elementary School, from August 26, 2026 through October 31, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $1,000.00, charged to the General Routine Repair Maintenance Fund. Meeting Oct 13, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared by: Anthony Zegarra Ed.D., Senior Director, Business, Maintenance, Operations and Transportation File Attachments Affordable Portables Service Agreement 202627-335 - signed.pdf (516 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 Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202627-336 with WestEd, Seal Beach, to continue a partnership with the Downey Unified School District Elementary Education Team by building directly on the Spring 2026 Elementary Initiatives Curriculum Review of English Language Arts and Mathematics across all 13 elementary schools, from September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $130,000.00, charged to the General Regular Education Curriculum Development Fund. Meeting Oct 13, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Alyda R. Mir, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent File Attachments Ed Services WEstEd 202627-336.pdf (8,465 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 RATIFY Agreement for Construction Services (Small Projects) No. 202627-337 with Lopez United, Inc., Chino, to demolish and remove existing chain link fencing and install new black vinyl chain link fencing and an 8-foot double gate at Williams Elementary School, from August 25, 2026 through September 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $24,950.00, charged to the Deferred Maintenance Fund. Meeting Oct 13, 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. 202627-337 - Lopez, Inc - signed.pdf (854 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 Agreement for Construction Services (Small Projects) No. 202627-338 with LA Signs, Inc., dba LA Signs & Banners, Downey, to provide and install lettering on each building at Warren High School, from August 28, 2026 through October 31, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $8,184.80, charged to the Deferred Maintenance Fund. Meeting Oct 13, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared by: Anthony Zegarra Ed.D., Senior Director, Business, Maintenance, Operations and Transportation File Attachments LA Signs & Banners CUPCCAA 202627-338 - signed.pdf (654 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 2.55 RATIFY DUSD Agreement No. 202627-339 with IXL, LLC, San Mateo, to provide training for Rosetta Stone Engage I effective language instruction and best practices for using the curriculum and teacher tools, in an amount not to exceed $1,095.00, charged to the Title III Limited English Proficiency Fund. Meeting Oct 13, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Rani Maline-Bertsch, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Educational Services Prepared by: Katherine Estevez , Ed.D., Director, Secondary Education File Attachments Rosetta Stone Service Agreement 202627-339.pdf (107 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 2.56 RATIFY DUSD Agreement No. 202627-340 with City of Downey, to provide School Resource Officer services for the Police on Campus Program at Columbus High School, from August 17, 2026 through August 15, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $160,000.00, charged to General LCAP Line 52 Fund. Meeting Oct 13, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Rani Maline-Bertsch, Ed.D.., Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Education Prepared by: Robert Jagielski, Ed.D., Chief of Student Services File Attachments 2026-2027 CITY OF DOWNEY SRO - CHS AGREEMENT NO. 202627-340.pdf (475 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 2.57 RATIFY Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202627-341 with LEGO Education, Boston, Massachusetts, to provide a professional development day on Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence (CS & AI) for elementary teachers on October 5, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $3,495.00, charged to the General Regular Education Title 11 Fund. Meeting Oct 13, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Alyda R. Mir, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent Prepared by: Jennifer Robbins, Ed.D., Sr. Director, Innovation and Student Enrichment File Attachments Correct LEGO Service Agreement.pdf (1,999 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 2.58 RATIFY Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202627-343 with Orbit Party Rentals, Santa Fe Springs, to provide rental and installation services of canopies, tables, and chairs for the Downey vs. Warren football game for the VIP section for staff and Board of Education members at Warren High School, from October 8, 2026 through October 13, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $6,202.82, charged to the General Routine Repair Maintenance Fund. Meeting Oct 13, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared by: Anthony Zegarra Ed.D., Senior Director, Business, Maintenance, Operations and Transportation File Attachments Orbit Event Rentals Service Agreement 202627-343 - signed.pdf (549 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 2.59 RATIFY Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202627-344 with Arete Digital Imaging, dba, Carwraps.com, North Hollywood, to replace graphics for Stauffer Middle School cafeteria barriers, from September 1, 2026 through November 1, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $3,487.56, charged to the General Cafeteria Food Services Fund. Meeting Oct 13, 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 S.A. 202627-344 Stauffer graphics - signed.pdf (716 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 2.60 APPROVE Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202627-345 with Eric Bauer, dba Alliance Race Timing, Sacramento, to provide online registration and race management for the TLC 5K, from November 1, 2026 until April 1, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00, charged to the General Health Services TLC Fundraising Fund. Meeting Oct 13, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Alyda R. Mir, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent Prepared by: Connie Quintero, Ed.D., Assistant Director, Community Relations & Innovative Academic Program File Attachments 202627_345 - signed.pdf (733 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 2.61 RATIFY Independent Contractor Agreement for Non-Construction Services No. 202627-346 with ATF Private Security Inc., Pasadena, to provide security services for the Downey vs. Warren football game at Warren High School, from October 9, 2026 through October 10, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $15,690.00, charged to the General Routine Repair Maintenance Fund. Meeting Oct 13, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting Type Action (Consent) FROM: Robert McEntire, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Business Services Prepared by: Anthony Zegarra Ed.D., Senior Director, Busines