Teleconferencing and/or electronic conferencing will be used during this meeting, in accordance with the Governor's Executive Order N-29-20, dated March 17, 2020.

This meeting will be conducted in accordance with the most recently issued and amended Blueprint for a Safer Economy of the State of California and the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health Order related to Reopening Safer at Work and in the Community for Control of COVID-19.   

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in the meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please contact the Superintendent's Office at 310-886-1602. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the District to make reasonable arrangements to provide accessibility to the Board meeting.

The public has the opportunity to address the Board on any item of interest within the Board's subject matter jurisdiction and any item appearing on the agenda. Public comment can be provided live via Zoom or electronically through a temporary public comment email established for Lynwood Unified School District Board of Education Meetings at boardcomm@mylusd.org.

All public comments are governed by Board Bylaw 9323. Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes and will be given the opportunity to address the Board in the order that the request to speak is received. If translation services are required, an additional one (1) minute will be allotted. The Board of Education has determined that a cumulative total of 20 minutes is a reasonable amount of time for public comment.

Those who have a group concern are encouraged to select a spokesperson to address the Board. A copy of the full agenda is available for view at the Reception Desk area of the district office at 11321 Bullis Rd., Lynwood, California, 90262. Also, at the district web site www.lynwood.k12.ca.us.

Instructions for Public Comments via Zoom:
Requests to provide live comment via Zoom during the Board meeting can be made by completing the following Public Comment Google Form: https://forms.gle/bshU2RV1qLVoMVb29 or by calling (310) 886-1602. Requests must be submitted by 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 22, 2021. 

Instructions for Public Comments Submitted Electronically:
The public may submit public comments electronically through a temporary public comment email established for Lynwood Unified School District Board of Education Meetings at boardcomm@mylusd.org. Electronic public comments should be submitted by 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 22, 2021.

Any public comments received via email after the time indicated will not be included in the record. 

Comments submitted by email and read during meetings are governed by Board Bylaw 9323. Each comment received is limited to 3 minutes and will be read in the order that the email is received.

Please include the following in your email:
1.) Full Name
2.) Address
3.) Phone Number
4.) Board Meeting Date
5.) Subject: Public Comment for Closed Session OR Open Session
6.) Agenda Item/Topic

The District will be using the Zoom and Google Meet communication platform for this meeting. 

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Per Board Policy #9323, three (3) minutes may be allotted to each speaker to address Closed Session Items Only. (Closed Session items may be continued to end of meeting if necessary.)

Public comment will be conducted as outlined under Item No. 1: Important Advisory Regarding Public Meeting (COVID-19).

No action or discussion is permitted on any item not included on the posted agenda per GC § 54954.2 (a). No action may be taken and no discussion held on items raised by the public except as provided in GC § 54954.2 (b).

Public comment will be conducted as outlined under Item No. 1: Important Advisory Regarding Public Meeting (COVID-19).

The administration requests approval of minutes for the regular meeting of the Board of Education on March 25, 2021.

Renewal Contract/Item   [  ]           New Contract/Item   [X]    

Requisition # from BEST: N/A  

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: N/A

Funding Account Number: N/A

Amount: N/A

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval of minutes for the special meeting of the Board of Education on April 8, 2021.

Renewal Contract/Item   [  ]           New Contract/Item   [X]    

Requisition # from BEST: N/A  

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: N/A

Funding Account Number: N/A

Amount: N/A

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

On February 11, 2021, the Board adopted Resolution No. 20-21/24, authorizing the emergency repair and replacement of facilities and procurement of equipment and services to enable a timely transition of moving Lynwood High School to Lynwood Middle School campus. Because of the necessary relocation of students and reconfiguration of operations caused by the unavailability of Lynwood High School, repairs and equipment are needed at the District's middle schools and other District campus sites to provide adequately equipped facilities and available space for classroom instruction and essential educational services. Resolution No. 20-21/24 delegated to the District's Superintendent or designee the authority to execute contracts and take all actions necessary to execute and implement those contracts, such that one or more contractors may be selected to perform the necessary emergency repairs.

If a person with authority delegated under Public Contract Section 22050(b) orders action under Section 22050 without giving notice for bids, that person is required to report to the Board of Education within specified time periods the reasons justifying why the emergency will not permit a delay resulting from a competitive solicitation for bids and why the action is necessary to respond to the emergency. Actions listed in the Public Contract Code include the repair or replacement of a public facility, the procurement of necessary equipment, services, and supplies, or other related and immediate action required in the case of  emergency.

The Board of Education is also required to review the emergency action and determine, by a four-fifths vote and at each regularly scheduled meeting, that there is a need to continue the action taken. When the Board of Education reviews the emergency action, it must terminate the action at the earliest possible date that conditions warrant so that the remainder of the emergency action may be completed by giving notice for contract bids.

Renewal Contract/Item   [  ]           New Contract/Item   [X]   

Requisition # from BEST: N/A

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: N/A

Funding Account Number: N/A

Amount: N/A

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

Staff requests approval to enter into an additional architectural and engineering service agreement with SVA Architects to design and prepare plans for upgrading the student restrooms at the Lynwood Middle School gymnasium.

SVA Architects will design and engineer accessible upgrades to the Lynwood Middle School gymnasium restrooms in conjunction with the emergency interim housing project at Lynwood Middle School. On February 11, 2021, the Board approved SVA Architects for the emergency interim housing project. While developing the plans for the emergency interim housing project, the student restrooms at the gymnasium were discovered to be non-compliant with accessibility requirements.

The upgrades to these restrooms will help certify a legacy project with DSA and provide clean and accessible facilities for students with disabilities that are housed in the emergency portable classrooms.

The total fee for the service is $9,100.00, plus reimbursable expenses. Fees will be paid with Measure N funds.

Renewal Contract/Item   [  ]           New Contract/Item   [X]   

Requisition # from BEST: TBD

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Measure N

Funding Account Number: 21.1-90100.0-00000-85000-6210-3210000

Amount: $9,100.00, plus reimbursable expenses

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

Staff requests approval to enter into a professional architectural and engineering service agreement with ADM Architects to prepare construction documents for a new marquee, in conjunction with the emergency displaced student housing project at Lynwood Middle School.

During the planning of the conversion of Lynwood Middle School to Lynwood High School, staff determined that a new marquee is needed as part of the welcome to new high school students. The project will need to be reviewed and approved by the Division of the State Architect prior to construction.

Staff recommends that the District approve the professional services fee proposed by ADM Architects. The total fee for the services is based on a fixed fee amount of $19,500.00, plus reimbursable expenses. Fees will be paid with Measure N funds.

Renewal Contract/Item   [  ]           New Contract/Item   [X]   

Requisition # from BEST: TBD

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Measure N 

Funding Account Number: 21.1-90100.0-00000-85000-6210-3210000

Amount: $19,500.00, plus reimbursable expenses

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

Staff requests approval to enter into an additional service agreement with JER Engineering for surveying services in conjunction with the displaced student housing project at Lynwood Middle School.

JER Engineering will provide an expanded partial topographic survey identifying the existing conditions for use by the architects for the emergency interim housing project at the south end of the school site, a landscape architect for the new quad, and parking lot in preparation for students returning to school in the 2021 fall semester.

The total fee for the service is $3,700.00. Fees will be paid with Measure N funds.

Renewal Contract/Item   [  ]           New Contract/Item   [X]   

Requisition # from BEST: TBD

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Measure N

Funding Account Number: 21.1-90100.0-00000-85000-6170-3210000

Amount: $3,700.00

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

Staff requests approval to enter into an additional service agreement with Sandy Pringle Associates, Inc. for DSA inspection services during the construction phase of the fire alarm replacement project at Lynwood Middle School.

Approval is requested for DSA inspection related to CM-12020, fire alarm replacement project at Lynwood Middle School. On February 13, 2020, the Board approved Sandy Pringle Associates, Inc. as the inspection firm. Unforeseen conditions have extended this project beyond the original timeline.

The fee for the extended service to the end of April 2021, at a rate of $77.00 per hour, is not to exceed $16,170.00. Fees will be paid with Measure N funds.

Renewal Contract/Item   [  ]           New Contract/Item   [X]   

Requisition # from BEST: TBD

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Measure N

Funding Account Number: 21.1-90100.0-00000-85000-6280-3210000

Amount: $16,170.00

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

Staff requests approval to enter into an additional service agreement with Sandy Pringle Associates, Inc. for DSA inspection services during the construction phase of the fire alarm replacement project at Mark Twain Elementary School.

Approval is requested for DSA inspection related to CM-92020, fire alarm replacement project at Mark Twain Elementary School. On June 25, 2020, the Board approved Sandy Pringle Associates, Inc. as the inspection firm. Unforeseen conditions have extended this project beyond the original timeline.

The fee for the extended service to the end of April 2021, at a rate of $95.00 per hour, is not to exceed $21,004.00. Fees will be paid with Measure N funds.

Renewal Contract/Item   [  ]           New Contract/Item   [X]   

Requisition # from BEST: TBD

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Measure N

Funding Account Number: 21.1-90100.0-00000-85000-6280-1050000

Amount: $21,004.00

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

Staff requests approval to enter into an additional service agreement with Sandy Pringle Associates, Inc. for DSA inspection services during the construction phase of the fire alarm replacement project at Rosa Parks Elementary School.

Approval is requested for DSA inspection related to CM-22020, fire alarm replacement project at Rosa Parks Elementary School. On February 13, 2020, the Board approved Sandy Pringle Associates, Inc. as the inspection firm.  Unforeseen conditions have extended this project beyond the original timeline.

The fee for the extended service to the end of April 2021, at a rate of $77.00 an hour, is not exceed $16,170.00. Fees will be paid with Measure N funds.

Renewal Contract/Item   [  ]           New Contract/Item   [X]   

Requisition # from BEST: TBD

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Measure N

Funding Account Number: 21.1-90100.0-00000-85000-6280-1110000

Amount: $16,170.00

Staff requests approval to enter into an additional architectural and engineering service agreement with SVA Architects to design and prepare plans for leveling the asphalt path between the existing portables at Lynwood Middle School. 

On February 11, 2021, the Board approved SVA Architects as the architect for the emergency interim housing project at Lynwood Middle School. While developing the plans for the emergency interim housing project, many irregular surfaces have been found in the walking paths and approaches to the existing portable classrooms which need to be addressed for the special education programs which will be housed. 

SVA Architects will design and engineer a level path of travel between the existing portable classrooms at Lynwood Middle School in conjunction with the emergency interim housing project at Lynwood Middle School. SVA will prepare grading plans to level out the walking paths between the existing portable classrooms and make them accessible to people with disabilities as well as address stormwater runoff.  

The total fee for the service is $12,250.00, plus reimbursable expenses. Fees will be paid with Measure N funds.

Renewal Contract/Item   [  ]           New Contract/Item   [X]   

Requisition # from BEST: TBD

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Measure N

Funding Account Number: 21.1-90100.0-00000-85000-6150-3210000

Amount: $12,250.00, plus reimbursable expenses

Staff requests approval to enter into an additional service agreement with Jacobus and Yuang, Inc. for cost estimating services in conjunction with the plaster soffits at Lynwood High School.

The agreement with Jacobus and Yuang, Inc. is for the purpose of applying for facility hardship funds with the Office of Public School Construction (OPSC) to offset the cost of the plaster removal and replacement project at Lynwood High School. On November 12, 2020, the Board approved the initial proposal from Jacobus and Yuang, Inc. for estimating the replacement of plaster soffits. The cost estimating effort has increased to include other findings stemming from the ongoing structural and seismic assessments of the three story classroom building G.

The Office of Public School Construction requires such applications be accompanied with a professional cost estimate prepared using the Sierra West Group Codes per OPSC Guidelines.

The total fee for the services is based on a not-to-exceed fee amount of $10,060.00, plus reimbursable expenses. Fees will be paid with Measure N funds.

Renewal Contract/Item   [  ]           New Contract/Item   [X]   

Requisition # from BEST: TBD

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Measure N

Funding Account Number: 21.1-90100.0-00000-85000-6210-4310000

Amount: $10,060.00, plus reimbursable expenses

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to enter into an agreement with Avidex - Digital Networks Group to provide services and equipment to modernize the Film and Video Production Lab at Firebaugh High School between April 2021 and September 2021. 

Avidex - Digital Networks Group provides services to organizations and institutions to improve audio and visual systems and programming. The company specializes with use of Film and Video equipment and will support the Lynwood Unified School District film and video program to incorporate instruction using up-to-date media equipment.

Avidex will complete the following tasks under this proposal:

-Services to include conduit and electrical work to remove and reconnect wiring for visual and audio equipment. Services will comply with EIA-TIA standards.

-Improving the wall base and flooring to be able to provide a workspace for use of new computers and equipment to be used in the classroom.

-Procure and install all new equipment including new computers, 4K video recorders, camera accessories, and workstations.

Total cost of $225,000 includes service and equipment to upgrade the Film and Video Production Lab at Firebaugh High School. 

The services in this proposal are focused on specific needs of the film and video program and will use funding from the CTE Incentives Grant and K-12 Strong Workforce Grant. This will allow us to enhance and improve our programs in replacing outdated equipment.

Renewal Contract/Item   [  ]           New Contract/Item   [X]    

Requisition # from BEST: 21*2121

Name of Funding Source and/or Location:
LCAP-CTE, Secondary Education
CTEIG, Secondary Education
K12-SWP, Secondary Education

Funding Account Number:
01.0-01900.0-38000-85000-6210-7390000
01.0-63870.0-38000-85000-6210-7390000
01.0-63880.0-38000-85000-6210-7390000

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to renew membership with the College Board for the 2020-2021 school year.

Members of College Board enjoy many benefits, as well as being a part of a community of educators that has been working together for more than 100 years to deliver opportunities to students. With membership, Lynwood Unified School District will be able to take advantage of discounted rates for professional development workshops, College Board Forum, PreAP training, AP Annual Conference, and various regional forums.  

More than 6,000 two- and four-year colleges, universities, high schools, secondary school districts, higher education systems, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies in every U.S. state and territory and around the world are College Board members.

Renewal Contract/Item   [X]           New Contract/Item   [  ]    

Requisition # from BEST: 21*1995

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: LCAP – Secondary Education

Funding Account Number: 01.0-01900.0-00000-27000-5310-7390000

Amount: $400.00

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to provide additional arts programming from P.S. ARTS to Will Rogers Elementary School Families for the 2020-2021 school year. 

P.S. ARTS  Family Art Nights aim to build community and stronger communication between families and the school. Will Rogers Elementary School will host a virtual poetry event facilitated by a P.S. ARTS teaching artist. This event will help the school continue to foster a connection with our families during distance learning. Will Rogers Elementary will also host a painting workshop facilitated by a P.S. Arts teaching artist. 

Family engagement will be measured by comparing family engagement attendance data during similar school events. Will Rogers Elementary strives to increase parent and family engagement by creating a welcoming school environment for the betterment of our students' academic achievement.

The total cost of $900.00 includes fees for P.S. ARTS hosted virtual events.

Renewal Contract/Item   [  ]           New Contract/Item   [X]

Requisition # from BEST: 21*2119

Name of Funding source and/or Location: TITLE I

Funding Account Number: 01.0-30100.0-00000-24950-5850-1080000

Amount: $900.00

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval of each school's revised School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA), which incorporates the District's revised Parent and Family Engagement Policy.

Each school's School Site Council (SSC) has completed the annual evaluation, revision, and update of their SPSA. Revised goals, actions, and interventions utilizing site Title I and Title III funds are outlined in each site's plan to bridge the achievement gap and raise the level of student achievement and family engagement. In addition, each SPSA has incorporated the revised District Parent and Family Engagement Plan.

The District plan was revised through input by each site committee and approved by the District English Learner Advisory Committee. Each school's SPSA and the District Parent and Family Engagement Policy shall remain in effect until the annual revision process is completed in the 2021-2022 school year.

School Plans for Student Achievement (SPSA) will be submitted under a separate cover page. Copies of the School Plans for Student Achievement will be available in the Superintendent's Office.

Renewal Contract/Item   [  ]        New Contract/Item   [X] 

Requisition# from BEST: N/A

Name of Funding Source and Location: N/A

Funding Account Number: N/A

Amount: No Cost to the District

[X] Approval                [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to attend the California Association of African-American Superintendents and Administrators (CAAASA) Conference, virtually and in-person, in San Diego, CA on May 26-28, 2021.

The California Association of African-American Superintendents and Administrators (CAAASA) will provide parents with the opportunity to attend multiple virtual workshops from expert speakers of innovative district-wide programs and systems that address the needs of African American students and other students of color and their families.

By attending these virtual workshops, students will gain insight from motivational speakers, attend student showcases, and attain scholarship information. Parents will have the opportunity to participate in workshops that promote parent engagement and other strategies to motivate their students to succeed in their academic efforts.

Staff attending conference in-person are presenters and/or supporters of the Lynwood Unified School District programs, missions, and goals. Staff will discuss evidence-based policies and practices that accelerate educational growth for African-American and other students of color.

Parents and students will participate in the one-day virtual conference. Administrators and staff will have the option to participate virtually or in-person.

Administrators and Staff Attendees:

Lenora Anson, Coordinator, Equity, Access and Instructional Services
Christine Arostigue-Manson, Director, Secondary Education
Patricia Brent-Sanco, Ed.D., Director, Equity, Access and Instructional Services
Shirley Davis, Coordinator, Firebaugh HS/Equity
Shawna Dinkins, Ed. D., Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services
Ramon Enriquez, Principal, Vista High School
Flavio Gallarzo, Director, Elementary Education
Dionne Garner, Ed.D., Principal, Cesar Chavez Middle School
Patrick Gittisriboongul, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Technology and Innovation
Brian Lucas, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
Maribel Martinez, Ed.D., Director, Student Services
Celina Pinelo, Principal, Hosler Middle School
Larry Reed, Coordinator, Educational Enrichment Services

Cost for parents and students only includes virtual conference registration fees:
Parent (25) - $75.00
Student (25) - $50.00

Cost for administrators and staff includes registration fees, hotel accommodations, meals, and travel expenses, not to exceed $1,800.00 per person.

Renewal Contract/Item   [  ]           New Contract/Item   [X]

Requisition # from BEST: 21*1998, 21*1999

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: LCAP – Equity, Access & Instructional Services Department

Funding Account Number:  01.0-01900.0-00000-21400-5220-7350000
                                            01.0-01900.0-11100-10000-5220-7350000
                                            01.0-01900.0-00000-71100-5220-7350000

Amount: 
Virtual Conference (Parents) - $75.00
Virtual Conference (Students) - $50.00
On-Site per Person (13 Staff Members) - $1,800.00

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The Williams Uniform Complaint Quarterly Report is filed with the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) every three months.

The attached report covers the period from January 1, 2021 to March 31, 2021. The purpose of the report is to document compliance in the areas of instructional materials, facilities, and teacher vacancy and misassignment.

The school site reports are available for review in the Educational Services Division.

Renewal Contract/Item   [X]           New Contract/Item   [  ]    

Requisition # from BEST: N/A

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: N/A 

Funding Account Number: N/A

Amount: N/A

The administration requests approval to enter into an agreement with Dieli Murawka Howe (DMH), Inc., for architectural and engineering services to design, plan, and modernize the CTE Culinary Arts Lab at Lynwood High School between April 2021 and June 2021.

In 2020-21, Lynwood Unified School District was awarded over $350,000 to support dual enrollment collaboration with Long Beach City College, including the modernization of the culinary lab. Along with the CTE Incentives Grant and the K-12 Strong Workforce Grant, the CTE program has funding to allow a full rebuild of a state of the art culinary lab. DMH is highly specialized in building and modernizing culinary labs to commercial kitchens that offer students of all abilities to be taught in food service. The company has designed labs for various high schools and community colleges around the region.

DMH architects will complete the following tasks under this proposal:

- Site Survey: Conduct site measurement verification to establish base drawings for limited new plans.

- Coordinate with school staff and district designated project management representative to establish and review schematic/preliminary concepts in conformance with the state CTE program.

- Provide Architectural, Electrical and Plumbing Engineering Schematic Design to complete the renovation of the Lynwood High School Culinary Arts kitchen lab and classroom.

- Oversee the approval of the project and provide construction administration, including the planning and bidding process.

Scope of Services will include planning and programming, space allocation and floor plans, equipment selection and schedule, food service electrical and plumbing plan, and kitchen hood engineering plans. This is expressed in the proposal provided by DMH.

Total cost of $152,000.00 includes renovation of the culinary arts lab facility at Lynwood High School.

Renewal Contract/Item   [  ]           New Contract/Item   [X]    

Requisition # from BEST:  21*2120

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: LCAP CTE, CTEIG 

Funding Account Number:
LCAP-CTE - 01.0-01900.0-38000-85000-6210-7390000
CTEIG - 01.0-63870.0-38000-85000-6210-7390000

Amount: $52,000.00
              $100,000.00

The administration requests approval to enter into an agreement with parent workshop consultant, Adriana Rodriguez, to provide parent workshops for Washington Elementary and Rosa Parks Elementary parents during the 2020-21 school year. 

Ms. Rodriguez has years of experience providing engaging and well-received parent workshops on topics relevant to parents in the Lynwood community. These workshops are designed to assist families with parenting skills and techniques to support their children. Parents will be provided with sessions that support their children on topics such as personal self-care, effective communications, positive discipline, and stress management.

The workshops have been requested by School Site Council members and approved in their school plans. The workshops will address educational and social emotional needs of parents' school-aged children. 

Session schedule for Washington School:
April 27, 29, 2021
May 6, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27, 2021
June 8, 10, 2021

Session schedule for Rosa Parks School:
April 21, 29, 2021
May 5, 19, 2021
June 9, 2021

Costs includes $3,000.00 for ten (10) workshop sessions at Washington Elementary School and $1,500.00 for five (5) workshop sessions at Rosa Parks Elementary School.

Renewal Contract/Item   [  ]           New Contract/Item   [X]

Requisition # from BEST: 20*2111 - Washington Elementary
                                         20*2096 - Rosa Parks Elementary

Name of Funding source and/or Location: Title I

Funding Account Number: 01.0-30100.0-00000-24950-5850-1070000 
                                           01.0-30100.0-00000-24950-5850-1110000

Amount: $3,000.00 - Washington Elementary
              $1,500.00 - Rosa Parks Elementary

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval for District and site administrators and secretaries to attend the Breakthrough Coach virtual conference on July 26-27, 2021. 

The Breakthrough Coach conference consists of a two (2) day program for administrators and their secretaries. The Breakthrough Coach training is focused on executive management rather than on education. The training provides the structure and systems necessary to accomplish more and be more productive in a sensible work week. 

Participants: 

District and Site Administrators and their secretaries. 

Total cost of $675 per team of two, includes registration and all materials.

Total cost not to exceed $22,500.

Renewal Contract/Item [  ]         New Contract/Item [X] 

Requisition # from BEST: 21*1686 

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Unrestricted General Fund

Funding Account Number: 01.0-00000.0-00000-72000-5220-7490000

Amount: $675 per team

The administration requests approval to enter into an agreement with Sports for Learning to provide early childhood daycare and elementary support services from April 2021 to June 2021.

Recent legislation has allowed for school districts to resume in-person instruction with stable groups. Sports for Learning staff will assist with the transition of our Early Childhood students returning for in-person instruction for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year. Students will be monitored during synchronous and asynchronous instruction by Sports for Learning staff in collaboration with District staff. 

Sports for Learning will provide comprehensive early childhood daycare and elementary support services while including blended Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Physical Education curriculum into the daily lessons. Students will be supported with their distance learning as well as participate in coordinated fun engaging educational activities. 

The program will support the ECE cohorts, five days per week, for the remainder of the school year. Sports for Learning staff will work in teams of two (2) with ten (10) students in individual cohorts assigned to their own classroom. Small group instruction will be on site from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. during the program providing any matter of support needed for a high quality, high functioning educational program.

Total cost includes $68.00 per hour per staff member for 2,960 hours of instruction.

Renewal Contract/Item   [  ]           New Contract/Item   [X]

Requisition # from BEST: TBD

Funding Source and/or Location: Learning Loss Funds - Educational Services

Funding Account Number: 01.0-32200.0-33000-10000-5850-7490000

Amount: $68.00 per hour per staff member for 2,960 hours of instruction

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to amend an agenda item previously approved on September 24, 2020, to enter into an agreement with Qualtrics, LLC., for their return to learn solutions for K-12 services for COVID-19 related issues from September 25, 2020 to April 2022. 

Qualtrics Return to Learn is a closed-loop, automated system with accurate, real-time reporting and insights on reopening readiness, dashboard integration for surveys, professional development, and the ongoing new normal solutions. 

These surveys are integral to District Initiatives as they relate to reopening schools. Parent and community input are a priority for future plans related to school reopening. This software and dashboard will allow the District to collect critical input and effectively support further efforts towards school reopening and parent choice of instructional model. The input and request for families preferences will be updated frequently for staff and school communication. 

The administration is requesting this amendment to extend the services through April 2022. The previous contract dates were approved through September 2021. 

Total cost for service agreement has increased an additional $40,000.00 from the original $29,340.00.

Exhibit A - Original agenda item for reference.

Renewal Contract/Item   [  ]           New Contract/Item   [X]

Requisition # from BEST: TBD

Funding Source and/or Location: Coronavirus Relief Fund 

Funding Account Number: 01.0-74200.0-00000-77000-4340-7690000

Amount: $40,000.00

[X] Approval                  [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to enter into an agreement with PROedu to provide virtual interactive workshops for parents at Will Rogers Elementary School to support family engagement for the 2020-2021 school year. 

PROedu, Power Responsibility and Organization Education, was founded with the aim of supporting parents in their role as parent, leader and advocate for the students and the local school districts they have served since 2002. PROedu will provide eleven workshops which are designed to grant parental strategies that parents can use to support their students during distance learning, both academically and emotionally. The workshops also provide strategies and education on how to partner with the school in their student's education. One strategy is to attend school events which will increase family engagement and the building of community. 

Will Rogers Elementary School wishes to increase parent and family engagement to improve student achievement. These parent workshops will provide an opportunity for parents to be more involved and support their child at home, during distance, hybrid, and in-person learning.

Family engagement will be measured by comparing family engagement attendance data during school events. 

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Requisition # from BEST: 21*1872

Name of Funding source and/or Location: Title I

Funding Account Number: 01.0-30100.0-00000-24950-5850-1080000

Amount: $454.00 per workshop

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests ratification of participation in the Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Rudd and Romo (AALRR) 2021 Student Services and Disabilities Virtual Training from March 2021 through October 2021. 

The 2021 Student Services and Disabilities training is designed for both beginning and veteran educational leaders, and focuses on the latest in the field of special education. This series of monthly workshops are designed to engaged administrators on current practices as it relates to COVID-19 and providing best support services to students as they return from distance learning. 

The training sessions include the following topics:

- Reducing/Defending Special Education Litigation Arising out of COVID-19 School Closure
- Anticipating and Defending against Request for Private Services and Unilateral Placements
- Residential Placements
- Defense of Psychoeducational Assessments 
- Defense of Related Service Assessments
- Unpacking Educational Benefits
- Defensible and Quick Responses to Pupil Record Requests 
- Legally Defensible IEP Meetings; and Transition Plans

Participants:

Hector H. Marquez, Ed.D., Director of Special Education
Rejielyn Cerdenio, Director of Occupational Therapy
Lavyddya Anderson, Special Education Coordinator
Yvette Harps, Ed.D., Special Education Coordinator
Susan Turner-McMullen, Special Education Coordinator
Kyu Park, Special Education Program Specialist
Dora Rios, Special Education Program Specialist

Total cost of $2,793.00 includes virtual training fee of $399.00 per participant.

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Requisition # from BEST: 21*2118

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Special Education Department

Funding Account Number: 01.0-65000.0-57700-11900-5220-7410000

Amount: $2,793.00

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to enter into an agreement with local muralists to design six murals for the Lynwood Unified School District. 

Three (3) local muralists will work with the Lynwood Unified School District to create six murals for Rosa Parks Elementary School, Will Rogers Elementary School, Cesar Chavez Middle School, Lynwood High School, and two other sites to be determined. The muralists will focus their artistic attention on the theme of social awareness and unity in the community. 

Lilia Ramirez is a cultural art educator championing youth in the arts, who uses art as a tool for education, cultural awareness, civic engagement, healing and transformation. The themes in her fine art and murals are combinations of ideas inspired by the communities she serves, as an artist, muralist and educator.

Saul Casas, a community member and advocate for student rights, is passionate about art and has created a plethora of murals, including a donated mural for Lynwood Unified to raise social awareness for the community he serves. 

Eric Walker, of KingCre8, is an artist with over 35 years in the industry. He is an expert in digital art and has a series of interactive digital artwork around the theme of community, racial harmony, and social justice.

Cost per mural range from $3,000-$6,000 depending on dimensions, not including supplies and materials and additional design fee not to exceed $500 per mural.

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Requisition # from BEST: 21*2066

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: LCAP/Arts - Secondary Education Department

Funding Account Number: 01.0-01900.0-00000-27000-5890-7390000

Amount: $25,000.00

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

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Requisition # from BEST: N/A

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Various Funding Sources

Funding Account Number: Various Funding Sources

Amount: Varies

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to attend the Employee Complaints and Investigations Online Webinar hosted by School Services of California on April 27, 2021 and April 29, 2021. 

Employment litigation is a growing problem in California, and local educational agencies are not immune to these employment trends. Effective management of employment complaints requires operative protocols and procedures, as well as informed supervisors. The webinar offers an in-depth examination of workplace investigations, tools, and resources to effectively manage complaints, as well as how to recognize indicators when legal counsel support is required.

Webinar Topics:
- Managing complaints - the importance of effective documentation
- The role of site and department managers in complaints and investigations
- Developing your investigation and communication plan
- Interview techniques and timeline management
- Making credibility determinations and knowing when to hire a workplace investigator
- Confidentiality and the rights of employees
- Ensuring non-discrimination in the workplace
- The Americans with Disabilities Amendment Act
- Investigating without bias
- Determining outcomes of investigations and assigning the appropriate level of employee discipline

Participants:

Brian Lucas, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
Carlos Zaragoza, Director of Human Resources
Geraldine Ormeo, Director of Classified Personnel
Geraldine Rescinito, Assistant Director of Human Resources
Elizabeth Avalos, Paralegal

Renewal Contract/Item   [  ]           New Contract/Item   [X]    

Requisition # from BEST: 21*2068

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Human Resources

Funding Account Number: 01.0-00000.0-00000-74000-5220-7520000

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to amend agenda item previously approved on January 14, 2021, for an agreement with Alder Graduate School of Education from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.

The Board previously approved a stipend of $14,000.00. Staff is requesting this amendment to increase the dollar amount of the stipend to $19,000.00. The increased stipend will make the program more accessible to potential candidates.

Exhibit A - Original agenda item for reference.

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Requisition # from BEST: N/A

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Alder Grad School Partnership

Funding Account Number:  01.0-92000.0-11100-10000-5810-7520000

The administration requests approval to renew an agreement with Scoot Subs to provide back-up certificated and classified substitutes from April 23, 2021 through December 31, 2021. 

The District maintains a pool of both certificated and classified subs; but at times, the existing pool is not able to satisfy the number of substitute requests. Additionally, due to the pandemic, substitute recruitment has been particularly challenging and we have an increased need for certificated substitutes as we work to provide additional adult supports for students due to more in-person instruction. Scoot Subs will be able to provide additional support to ensure better staffing at school sites.

Costs will be charged to the pandemic relief funds. The contract will not exceed $40,000.00.

Renewal Contract/Item   [  ]           New Contract/Item   [X]    

Requisition # from BEST: TBD

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Coronavirus Pandemic Relief Fund

Funding Account Number: TBD

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval of the District Instructional Calendar for the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school year that includes the following:

• Student instructional days
• First and last day of school  
• Minimum days for students
• Parent conference days
• Due dates for grades
• Legal and local holidays
• Designated recesses

All labor partners participated in meetings about the calendar and have indicated approvals on the attached.

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Requisition # from BEST: N/A

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: N/A

Funding Account Number: N/A

The following is the Classified Personnel Report for April 22, 2021, which details personnel employment actions before the Board, such as, but not limited to: hiring, change-of-status, limited-term employment, extra-duty, resignation, retirement, leaves for approval and/or ratification.

Renewal Contract/Item   [  ]           New Contract/Item   [X]   

Requisition # from BEST: N/A

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Various Funding Sources

Funding Account Number: Various Funding Sources

Amount: Varies

Renewal Contract/Item  [  ]                    New Contract/Item [X]

Requisition # from BEST:  Various

Name of Funding Source and /or Location:  Various

Funding Account Number:  Various

Amount: $7,396,383.52

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

Staff requests approval of the Warrant and ACH Schedule for the period of March 3, 2021 through March 23, 2021.

Renewal Contract/Item   [  ]    New Contract/Item   [X]   

Requisition # from BEST: N/A

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Various

Funding Account Number: Various

Amount: $8,641,851.90

Staff requests approval to renew agreement with School Services of California for the period of May 1, 2021 to April 30, 2022.

School Services of California (SSC) has been the leading financial services provider for the education community for over twenty years. Most school districts utilize SSC for financial advisory services. The contracted services include online access to all fiscal reports and information, discounted rate for all SSC workshops and conferences, and twelve (12) direct service hours for consultation.

Cost includes an annual fee of $3,900.00, plus expenses.

Renewal Contract/Item   [X]      New Contract/Item   [  ]   

Requisition # from BEST: 21*2114

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: General Unrestricted Fund

Funding Account Number: 01.0-00000.0-00000-72000-5850-7600000

Amount: $3,900.00, plus expenses

The administration requests approval for Lynwood High School to enter into an agreement with the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) School Broadcast Program to provide live streaming services on campus events for five school years.

PlayOn! Sports will provide access to two cameras, installed on the district field and in the school gymnasium, and related software for school use.

PlayOn! Sports is the nation's leading school media company and live streams more sports events than any company in the world. Their collaboration with the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) aggregates the sports media and related rights of state high school associations.

The Pixellot system is a comprehensive hardware + software solution that will, as directed by the school/district, provide live broadcasts of all home games and events with recording capabilities. Cameras, installed at the 50 yard line on the field and mid court in the gymnasium, create a 4K video panorama of the playing field or gym. The software locates where the action is occurring and follows it throughout the event. The audience ultimately sees a video that looks as if there is someone operating the camera (panning, tilting, and zooming) following the action. Coaching staff may have the video automatically emailed to them after each game which can be uploaded into coaching software for teaching purposes.

The one-time fee associated with the agreement, payable to 2080 Media Inc., confirms the school participation in the program. Standard on-call customer support, account management, training, software updates, and software licenses are all included in the agreement. The terms of the agreement is for five (5) school years after which the school/District may elect to stay in the contract for as long as desired under the same terms.

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Requisition #: from BEST: 21*1707

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: LCAP - Athletics

Funding Account #: 01.0-01900.0-11100-21400-5840-4310000

Amount: $4,000.00

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval for Studio Spectrum to provide services and equipment to establish a broadcasting and recording studio at the Lynwood Unified School District Education Center during the 2020-21 school year.

The equipment purchased from Studio Spectrum will be used to produce professional video recordings for web streaming live events. Studio Spectrum will also assist with the on-site configuration/training set up.

Cost of equipment and labor is $9,874.42.

Renewal Contract/Item  [  ]           New Contract/Item   [X]

Requisition # from BEST: TBD

Funding Source and/or Location: Unrestricted funds

Funding Account Number: 01.0-00000.0-00000-72000-5850-7690000

Amount: $9,874.42

The administration requests approval to purchase software licenses from Microsoft for all schools and the District Office.

The Microsoft Enrollment for Education Solutions (EES) license agreement allows Lynwood Unified School District to deploy Microsoft products to all District owned equipment (Windows and Apple). This renewal meets state and federal legal software compliance regulations. The EES License Agreement includes complete access to multiple versions of Microsoft Office products.

Software includes:

- Microsoft Office 365
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Teams
- Sharepoint

Renewal Contract/Item   [  ]           New Contract/Item   [X]

Requisition # from BEST: 21*2104

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Business Services/Technology Department

Funding Account Number: 01.0.01900.00000.77000.5840.7620000                

Amount: $60,276.36

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval of Resolution No. 20-21/36 to recognize and celebrate National Mental Health Awareness Month in May 2021.

This year's theme is "Tools 2 Thrive." The focus is to reduce the barriers and stigma of mental health services.

Topics include:

• Sharing information that facilitates access to mental health services
• Seeing the person and not the condition
• Eliminating financial circumstances as a barrier to mental health services
• Identifying key staff at each school site that can provide resources for mental health services

National Mental Health Awareness Month helps increase the knowledge of mental health services. The Lynwood Unified School District will continue to reduce the barriers and stigma of mental health services by:

- Utilizing our health collaborative partners to provide services for our students
- Promoting the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) clubs at each high school
- Continuing to educate the Lynwood community by providing mental health awareness professional development for staff and parents

Renewal Contract/Item   [  ]           New Contract/Item   [X]    

Requisition # from BEST: N/A

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: N/A

Funding Account Number: N/A

Amount: No cost to the District

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The State of California has declared that the third week of May be designated as Employee Recognition Week. Administration requests approval of Resolution No. 20-21/37, recognizing the dedicated and outstanding service of LUSD employees.

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Requisition # from BEST: N/A

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: N/A

Funding Account Number: N/A

Amount: N/A

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to amend Certification of Signatures, previously approved on March 25, 2021, for the remaining period of April 23, 2021 to December 31, 2021 to be filed with the County Superintendent of Schools.

The persons are authorized to sign notices of employment, contracts and orders drawn on the funds of the school district. These certifications are made in accordance with the provisions of Education Code Sections 35143, 42632, and 42633. If the persons authorized to sign orders as shown in Column 2 are unable to do so, the law requires the signatures of the majority of the governing board.

Also attached is the Recommendation for Official Signatures effective April 23, 2021 to December 31, 2021.

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Requisition # from BEST: N/A

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: N/A

Funding Account Number: N/A

Amount: N/A

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial