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 website 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/qGjcSBuZJ9UAeGig9 or by calling (310) 886-1602. Requests must be submitted by 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 3, 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 must be submitted by 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 3, 2021.

Instructions to Provide Public Comments during Public Hearing:
Participation in a public hearing held during the meeting and related public comment can occur by submitting a Google Form accessible at the following location: https://forms.gle/S778CH6gnZbwDZnr5. A completed Google Form for participation in a public hearing should be submitted by 5:00 pm on the day of the meeting.

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 platforms 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).

The administration requests approval of the attached resolutions in commendation of the student representatives to the Board for the 2020-2021 school year.

Resolution No. 20-21/45, In Commendation of Sheron Chatman, Lynwood Community Adult School
                                         Student Representative to the Board

Resolution No. 20-21/46, In Commendation of Kimberly Hernandez, Pathway High School
                                         Student Representative to the Board

Resolution No. 20-21/47, In Commendation of Nataly Aragon-Esqueda, Vista High School
                                         Student Representative to the Board

Resolution No. 20-21/48, In Commendation of Leslie Benitez, Firebaugh High School
                                         Student Representative to the Board

Resolution No. 20-21/49, In Commendation of Zayra Lizeth Hernandez Diaz, Lynwood High School
                                         Student Representative to the Board

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

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 for public hearing on the 2021-2024 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP).

Pursuant to Education Code Section 52062, school districts are required to hold a public hearing on the proposed Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) prior to their adoption. The proposed LCAP was made available to the public to review prior to the public hearing (at the District Office and posted on the District website).

The public hearing will be held as part of the June 3, 2021 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education.

• Motion to Open Public Hearing by _______________Second by _________________
  
  
• Public Comments and Communications
  
  
• Motion to Close Public Hearing by _______________Second by _________________

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: No Cost to the District

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

Pursuant to Education Code 42103 and 52062, school districts are required to hold a public hearing on the proposed budget prior to their adoption. The proposed budget was made available to the public to review prior to the public hearing.

The public hearing will be held as part of the June 3, 2021 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education.

• Motion to Open Public Hearing by ________________ Second by: ________________
  
  
• Public Comments and Communication
  
  
• Motion to Close Public Hearing by ________________ Second by: ________________

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 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 also is 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 bids for contracts.

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 ratification to approve an additional service agreement with Del Terra to provide emergency basis displaced student housing project, in conjunction with the plaster soffits at Lynwood High School.

Del Terra's program and construction management agreement, dated August 22, 2019, does not include emergency basis duties needed for the displaced student housing projects at Lynwood Middle School, Cesar Chavez Middle School, and elementary schools as needed. The Board approved these services at the February 11, 2021 regular Board meeting and the estimated hours have been exceeded. The bids received on March 11, 2021, for Bid # CM-212021 emergency refresh classrooms/portables at Lynwood Middle School were rejected at the March 11, 2021 regular Board meeting. 

Consequently, the District chose to redefine the project into more appropriately sized scopes of work utilizing multiple contractors. As the transition project was developed, the Lynwood High School administrative staff expressed additional instructional needs, which resulted in additional unforeseen projects requiring the preparation of additional RFPs for contractors, contracts, and supporting documentation and coordination with District staff. The landscape/hardscape plan evolved and was expanded to other areas of the site, which resulted in additional coordination and planning services with architects, landscape architects, engineers, vendors, and contractors. As the scope of the additional projects was defined, additional efforts were expanded to properly address and define the new project details.

The total fee for the additional services over the original estimated fees is based on a time and materials fee not-to-exceed $128,880.00, plus reimbursable expenses. The project will be funded with Measure N funds.

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

Requisition # from BEST: 21*2702

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Measure N

Funding Account Number: 21.1-90100.0-00000-85000-5850-4310000

Amount: $128,880.00, plus reimbursable expenses

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

Staff requests ratification of a service agreement with Geotechnical Professionals, Inc. (GPI), to perform subsurface explorations in various areas of the Lynwood Middle School site, in conjunction with the emergency interim housing project at Lynwood Middle School.

On May 3, 2021 Geotechnical Professionals, Inc. provided a proposal for subsurface explorations and recommendations on pavement profiles to support the emergency interim housing project. Geotechnical Professionals, Inc. will provide services for removal and replacement of distressed asphalt, concrete to mitigate ponding of storm water, trip hazards, will provide ADA access, a new quad, and a new vehicular parking area with benches, light poles, shade structures, and ramps. Post-report services will also be provided due to the shortened time frame with the emergency interim housing program at Lynwood Middle School.

The total fee for the services is based on GPI's hourly rate, not-to-exceed $19,500.00, plus reimbursable expenses. Fees will be paid with Measure N Funds.

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

Requisition # from BEST: 21*2703

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Measure N

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

Amount: $19,500.00, plus reimbursable expenses

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

Staff requests ratification to approve an extra service agreement with GDL BEST Contractors, Inc. in conjunction with the Emergency Displaced Student Housing Project at Lynwood High School for ongoing selective demolition and reconstruction services for access to structural connections at Lynwood High School by materials and testing labs for testing and verification of compliance with original DSA approved plans. Upon completion of providing access and testing, GDL will restore finishes. GDL BEST Contractors, Inc. was approved to perform this work at the February 11, 2021 regular board meeting. GDL has exceeded the not-to-exceed amount of $100,000 while exposing unforeseen conditions and extending the duration of their equipment rentals.

Task orders will be assigned to continue supporting the testing lab for various areas in the one-story buildings on an hourly rate basis using multiple trades for an amount not to exceed $50,000. The project will be funded 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: 21.1-90100.0-00000-85000-6250-4310000

Amount: Not to exceed $50,000.00

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to enter into an agreement with Swun Math LLC., to provide support services in math strategies for the K-8 summer school program from June 21, 2021 to July 30, 2021.

Swun Math LLC., will provide coaching for staff and will help build staff capacity by collaboratively developing lessons with research based proven strategies to enhance and support K-8 common core fluency and foundational skills in order to accelerate learning. Our goal is to see a 5 to 8 percent increase from students' pre- to post-assessments. The services included 46 elementary coaching days and 23 middle school coaching days for teachers and administrators.

Cost includes K-8 math matrix guidance and adjustments, assessments, and professional development support services for teachers and administrators at all elementary and middle school sites.

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

Requisition # from BEST:  21*2700

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: LCAP, Educational Services 

Funding Account Number: 01.0-01900.0-00000-21000-5850-7490000

Amount: 

46 days of Elementary support - two (2) coaches at $3,600.00. 

23 days of Middle School support - one (1) coach at $3,600.00.

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to designate the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) school representatives for 2021-2022 school year.

Per Education Code 33353(a)(1), the code requires that the Boards, after joining CIF, designate a representative to CIF leagues. The designees are the only ones voting on issues, at the league and section level, that impact athletics.

Designees:

• Lynwood High School – Ana Gonzalez, Principal
• Firebaugh High School – Jose Montes, Principal

Designation of California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) representatives comes to no cost of the District. 

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

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to renew an agreement with Harris School Solutions to provide attendance accounting services for the Lynwood Community Adult School from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.

Harris Schools Solutions provides the Lynwood Community Adult School with the software License for AIM Students Relationship Management (AIM-SRM) and Oracle Database. AIM-SRM is a critical data system housing all student attendance, master course tracking, master class schedule, and student grade data. The system is designed for Adult and Career Education, focusing on skill attainment and accountability through better data collection and automation of required federal and state reports.

The data in AIM allows the Adult School to share the data with TOPSpro, the Comprehensive Adult Students Assessment System (CASAS), mandated by our federal Workforce Investment Act, Title II (225/231) Grant. Through a centralized Oracle Database, AIM provides county-wide or district-wide access to students and course information.

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

Requisition # from BEST: 21*2057

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Adult Priority 5 & GED

Funding Account Number: 11.0-39130.0-41100-27000-5840-5900000

Amount: Not to exceed $10,649.03

 [X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to renew agreement with Rubin Education Services for the Lynwood Community Adult School for the 2021-2022 school year. 

Rubin Education is a leading provider of learning materials for employment skills and business communication. It is a comprehensive digital platform that is a blend of ebooks, self-paced assignments, videos, and quizzes that give students instructions on how to write, speak, and lead with confidence. Rubin Education will help students with email etiquette, phone etiquette, face-to-face conversation, social media outreach, and public speaking.

Cost of $3,000.00 includes online license fees for staff and students.

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

Requisition # from BEST: 21*2061

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Adult Ed. Priority 5 & GED

Funding Account Number: 11.0-39130.0-41100-10000-5840-5900000

Amount: $3,000.00

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to renew agreement with Administrative Software Applications Inc. (ASAP) to provide attendance accounting services for the Lynwood Community Adult School from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.

This web-based program allows the adult school to mimic Aeries' student portals, master scheduling, online registration, transcripts, ID cards, school calendar with mass mailing, and messaging for class- and school-wide. ASAP enables the transition of our data from our current database, AIM, and provide professional development training for administration, classified, and certificated staff. This program helps bring our students into the 21st century databases as well as help with skills to transition them to college.

ASAP allows high school counselors and administration to receive accounts that will enable them to view their concurrent students' progress.

Total cost not to exceed $9,842.56.

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

Requisition # from BEST: 21*2520

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Adult Ed. Priority 5 & GED

Funding Account Number: 11.0-39130.0-41100-10000-5840-5900000

Amount: Not to exceed $9,842.56

 [X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to renew agreement with Canvas Learning Management System for the Lynwood Community Adult School for the 2021-2022 school year. 

Canvas is a cloud-based learning management system that provides interactive video, peer-to-peer engagement, and personalized learning for students. Canvas Learning Management System also provides opportunities to reflect and collaborate with peers. The program can be accessed anywhere by mobile device, tablet, or computer.

Canvas Learning Management System allows teachers to create courses that are engaging and effective in facilitating blended learning and enabling evidenced based teaching activities. Canvas Gradebook provides multiple ways to set up grade books (traditional, standards-based, or other).

Teachers can build learning objectives into their courses using Outcomes and Speedgrader to align grades on assignments and quizzes with specific outcomes using rubrics. Speedgrader helps teachers provide targeted feedback with annotations, use a rubric for scoring, provide individual scores on learning outcomes, and utilize webcams to provide video feedback to students. 

Canvas is used by the California Community College System and many California Adult Schools. Therefore, the addition of Canvas also supports preparing students for a successful transition to higher education. 

Cost of $13,400.00 includes license fees for Lynwood Community Adult School.

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

Requisition # from BEST: 21*2584

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Adult Ed. Block Grant

Funding Account Number: 11.0-63910.0-41100-10000-5840-5900000

Amount: $13,400.00

 [X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to renew an agreement with the National College Resource Foundation (NCRF) for college support and enrollment from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.

The National College Resource Foundation (NCRF) provides exemplary educational enrichment support. In their five plus years of partnership with the Lynwood Unified School District, the National College Resource Foundation has hosted a plethora of student centered events that promote student success and directly assisted students in planning for post-secondary higher education. In the 2019-2020 school year, students attended the Lynwood Unified School District and NCRF hosted Historic Black College and University (HBCU) Caravan and received over six million dollars in scholarships and over 433 acceptances. During the 2020-2021 school year, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, students attended the Virtual Black College Expo and the Virtual Latino College Expo. LUSD students received over 1.5 million dollars in scholarships and now have access to several full ride scholarships to Benedict College, Texas Southern, Harris Stowe, Fisk University, Talladega College, and Tillson College to name a few. 

In collaboration with the Lynwood Unified School District, the National College Resource Foundation (NCRF) has provided support to reduce and prevent challenges while providing a holistic mentoring and academic support system that allows students the confidence to reach their greatest potential. NCRF provides structured activities to build self-esteem and self-confidence as students participate in the following:

• Academic tutoring
• ACT/SAT prep
• College field trips, which include assistance obtaining fee waivers, grants, and scholarships, resulting in the creation and expansion of sustainable pipelines to colleges and universities.
• Assisting students in securing scholarship funds for Historically Black Colleges and Universities
• Home and family support
• Motivational speakers
• Connections for students to businesses, internships, career placement, employment, and mentoring.
  

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic in March of 2020, NCRF continued to provide support to LUSD with a robust online system that included progress monitoring, in-class support, and after school enrichment. Mentors attended Google Hangout classes to track student attendance and follow up with students and families on a daily basis.

Students within the Lynwood Unified School District have greatly benefited from this program and have gained acceptance into colleges and specialty schools with clear career paths.

In-person and virtual support will be provided for students at the middle and high school levels to support academic and social emotional outcomes at all seven school sites. 

Participating Sites:

• Cesar Chavez Middle School
• Hosler Middle School
• Lynwood Middle School
• Firebaugh High School
• Lynwood High School
• Pathway High School
• Vista High School
  

Services will also be provided as needed to support elementary schools.

Cost per school site, per month not to exceed $6,142.85.

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

Requisition # from BEST:  TBD

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: LCAP - Equity, Access and Instructional Services

Funding Account Number: 01.0-01900.0-11100-10000-5810-7350000

Amount: Not to exceed $6,142.85 per site, per month.

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to enter into an agreement with Studio Spectrum, Inc to provide livestream services for high schools and Lynwood Community Adult School graduation ceremonies between June 14, 2021 and June 16, 2021. 

Studio Spectrum, Inc. will provide professional high definition video production services to livestream the ceremonies. The services also include custom high definition graphics and video on-demand, web stream hosting so that our community members can replay the graduation ceremonies on district-hosted websites.

Studio Spectrum's expertise in video production will ensure a high-quality presentation to highlight 2021 graduates throughout the District.

Participating schools:

• Firebaugh High School (2)
• Lynwood High School
• Pathway Independent Studies
• Vista High School
• Lynwood Community Adult School

Total cost per ceremony not to exceed $4,180.00.

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

Requisition # from BEST: 21*2689

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0-01900.0-00053-27000-5850-7390000

Amount: Not to exceed $4,180.00 per ceremony

 [X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to enter into an agreement with Teacher Created Materials (TCM) to provide in-person and virtual professional development workshops for the 2021-2022 school year. 

Dr. Sharroky Hollie is a national educator who provides professional development for thousands of educators in the area of cultural responsiveness. Since 2000, Dr. Hollie has trained over 150,000 educators and worked in nearly 2,000 classrooms.

Dr. Hollie will be hosting three (3) in-person and three (3) virtual webinars for Lynwood Unified School District certificated staff on the following topics: 

Journey to Responsiveness

1. Jump Start Workshop

• One session for Instructional Leads
• One session for Equity Site teams and parents

2. Culturally Responsive Academic Literacy

• All Certificated Staff

3. Leadership Support Workshops

• All Site Administration

4. Refresher-Live Focus on Culture

• All Certificated Staff

5. Equity Summer Institute Keynote

• Starting CLR In Your Classroom

6. Coaching Cadres School Site Support Phase Development of Classroom Models

Cost not to exceed $3,000.00 per site. 

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

Requisition # from BEST: TBD

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Title I - Equity, Access, and Instructional Services

Funding Account Number: 01.0-30100.0-11100-10000-5810-7350000

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to enter into an agreement with the LA Speech and Language Therapy Center to provide speech and language therapy for students with special needs from June 2021 to July 2021.  

LA Speech and Language Therapy Center, established in 1979, is a leader in providing comprehensive treatment and services to individuals with communication needs. Their center specializes in providing a range of related services to individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders and other diagnoses resulting in social cognitive deficits from early childhood through adulthood.

LA Speech and Language Therapy Center will collaborate with the Lynwood Unified School District to offer Speech and Language enrichment services for three hours daily after the extended school year program (ESY). This opportunity will be available to eligible speech students who require recoupment services.

LA Speech and Language would provide an opportunity for fifty (50) students to travel via District transportation to the agency's Maywood Clinic, 4.6 miles north via surface streets for an additional two (2) week enrichment "Speak and Play" summer camp. This camp would combine speech services with both academic and enrichment activities. We would have an option to run a parallel camp at one (1) or two (2) of our school sites if the fifty (50) student capacity is exceeded.

LA Speech and Language Therapy Center in conjunction with Lynwood Unified School District will have the resources to offer sixty (60) Speech and Language Pathology hours during the extended school year and 60 hours for two weeks after extended school year. Most importantly, these services will be offered to any students who need intensive recoupment, especially those with the largest need.

Costs include $2,600.00 per student who participates in the Speech Camp and ESY. Students in either the off-site or the extended school year experience will cost $1,550.00 per student (minimum 40 students). 

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

Requisition # from BEST: 21*2856

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0-65000.0-57700.-11900.5810.7410000

Amount: $2,600.00 per student off-site
         $1,500.00 per student on-site

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The following is the Certificated Personnel Report, which details personnel employment actions before the Board, such as, but not limited to: hiring, changes of status, separations, leaves for approval and/or ratification, and extra-duty honorariums.

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

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

Staff requests approval to renew agreement with Frontline Education Technologies Group (formerly AESOP) for substitute management for the 2021-2022 school year.

This is a shared expense between Certificated and Classified Personnel Departments used for the absence reporting and allocation of substitutes for the 2021-2022 school year.

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

Requisition # from BEST: TBD

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Certificated Personnel / Classified Personnel

Funding Account Number: 01.0-00000.0-00000-74000-5890-7520000 (50%) / 01.0-00000.0-00000-74000-5890-7530000 (50%)

Amount: $9,190.55 - Certificated Personnel / $9,190.55 - Classified Personnel

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

Administration requests approval to attend the California Association of Black School Educators (CABSE) Inaugural Institute. The Institute series brings together education leaders to assist them in adopting and activating best practices and specific programs toward the goal of elevating outcomes for Black students including addressing implicit bias, dual enrollment, curriculum selection/adoption and best practices for hybrid learning. It will be held in person July 12-13, 2021 at the Omni Rancho Las Palmas in Palm Springs. CABSE will adhere to COVID-19 safety protocols and social distancing protocols by the CDC.

The CABSE Institute will prioritize elevating equity in national and state-wide contexts as a top priority of educators and thought leaders nationwide. Included in the inaugural Institute will be a full day of implicit bias training by renowned expert Dr. Bryant Marks.

Attendee: Brian Lucas, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.

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

Requisition # from PeopleSoft: N/A  

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Various

Funding Account Number: TBD

Amount: Not to Exceed $3,000 - to include hotel accommodations, mileage, conference registration, parking and meals.

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The following is the Classified Personnel Report for June 3, 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

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests acceptance of the Initial Sunshine Proposal from the California School Employees Association and Its Lynwood Chapter 116 (CSEA) to Lynwood Unified School District (LUSD) for 2020-2021.

The proposal will be referred to corresponding representatives on both sides to begin the negotiation process. CSEA and LUSD share a collective interest in ensuring the delivery of high quality services for the District. Therefore, staff requests the Board to accept the initial Sunshine Proposal from CSEA to enter into reopener negotiations for 2020-21.

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 acceptance of the Lynwood Unified School District's (LUSD) Initial Sunshine Proposal of the California School Employees Association and its Lynwood Chapter 116 (CSEA) for the 2020-2021 Contract Negotiations Reopener.

The proposal will be referred to corresponding representatives on both sides to begin the negotiation process. CSEA and LUSD share a collective interest in ensuring the delivery of high quality services for the District. Therefore, staff requests the Board to accept LUSD's counter proposal to CSEA's Initial Sunshine Proposal to enter into reopener negotiations for 2020-2021.

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

Requisition # from PeopleSoft: 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 of the Warrant and ACH Schedule for the period of May 5, 2021 through May 11, 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: $2,294,931.66

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to enter into an agreement with Harlequin Floors (American Harlequin Corporation) to provide services and materials to install a new dance floor in the new space used at the Lynwood Middle School campus during the 2021-2022 school year.

Harlequin Floors (American Harlequin Corporation) is a dance flooring company that specializes in providing wood spring or activity flooring for schools, dance studios, and stages. 

Harlequin Floors will complete the following tasks under this proposal:

• Provide all materials necessary to provide support, including the dance floor vinyl with underneath surfaces.
• Provide installation services of the entire floor in the classroom.
  

As part of the service agreement, Harlequin Floors will focus on specific needs of the Dance program and will use funding from the Career Technical Education (CTE) Incentives funding. With the transition of Lynwood High School to the Lynwood Middle School campus, the dance room floors require upgrading to include an industry-grade floor to support the dance styles students are trained on. The CTE Incentives grant funding will provide funding to improve our current career pathway learning environments.

Costs not to exceed $43,217.00.

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

Requisition # from BEST: TBD

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: CTEIG - Secondary Education

Funding Account Number: 01.0-63870.0-38000-85000-6410-7390000

Amount: $43,217.00

 [X] Approval               [  ] Denial

Staff requests approval to enter into an agreement between Southern California Edison and Lynwood Unified School District for Charge Ready Schools Pilot Program Participation.

The pilot program with Southern California Edison (SCE) is for electrical vehicle charging stations at Lynwood High School and the District Office. All charging equipment will be separately metered on a Time-of-Use rate and will be maintained and kept in good working order by SCE for the duration of the term.

Fiscal Implications: There is no cost for the units or installation and the required construction documents and permitting fees. The only cost to the District will be for the Division of the State Architects (DSA) inspection services, estimated at $10,000. The charging units will generate revenue for the District and will vary based on the actual amount of use. Based on a California average of $11 per charge, the District will need to have each charging station used four (4) times per month over the life of the agreement in order to recoup our initial investment.

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 to renew the contract with Jim Huge & Associates to provide consultancy services for the Superintendent and the Board of Education from June 7, 2021 through November 30, 2021. 

Jim Huge and Associates will assist the leadership of the District in delivery of services from the central office, to maximize the effectiveness of services to schools and students.

Specific services may include:

1. Continue work with Superintendent and Board to promote ongoing development of the governance team (five Board members and the Superintendent).
2. Work with the Board and Superintendent on the development of Board goals and emphasis goals for the Superintendent, including Board-defined evidence of success. This includes facilitation of Board/Superintendent governance and goal-setting retreats and individual meetings with Board members and Superintendent.
3. Work with Cabinet members and other leaders at the District and school level to assist in any way possible in the continued improvement in the opportunities and outcomes for all students.
4. Facilitate work sessions and other meetings on site, and provide telephone and electronic consultation as directed by the Superintendent.
5. Conduct organizational studies, provide findings and assist in implementation of recommendations.
6. Other consultation as determined by the Superintendent.

Any associates required will be determined jointly by the Superintendent and Jim Huge, and will be compensated directly by the District. If at any time the District determines that services are no longer required, the monthly payment arrangement will end.

The professional fee will not exceed $7,500.00 per month, plus necessary travel expenses. Transportation hotel, meals and incidental expenses are not included in the professional fee and will be billed separately. Reimbursable expenses are not to exceed $2,250.00 per month.

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

Requisition #: TBD

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0-00000.0-00000-71100-5850-7500000

Amount: Not to exceed $7,500 per month for professional services, plus reimbursable expenses

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval for the Resolution No. 20-21/50 for Tobacco Prevention and Awareness.

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

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

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