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/75VXGW2DwGw6Efhd7 or by calling (310) 886-1602. Requests must be submitted by 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 24, 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 24, 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/JbfqeWGgYpMf9sxH7. A completed Google Form for participation in a public hearing must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. 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.

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Pursuant to Government Code Section 3547 and Board Policy 4243.1, a public hearing is being called by the Board of Education on June 24, 2021, at the regular meeting of the Board. The Initial Sunshine Proposal Successor Agreement Negotiations Reopeners between the Lynwood Unified School District (LUSD) and the California School Employees Association (CSEA) and its Lynwood Chapter 116 is presented for the Board's information and review.

The Board of Education is required to hold a Public Hearing to provide an opportunity for public comment on the contract reopener proposals between LUSD and CSEA. The proposals will be referred to corresponding representatives on both sides to begin the negotiation process.

LUSD and CSEA 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 Successor Agreement Negotiations Reopeners from the Lynwood Unified School District to California School Employees Association (Chapter 116) and California School Employees Association (Chapter 116) to the Lynwood Unified School District. The presentations of these proposals and public hearings have no direct fiscal implications. As a result of negotiations between LUSD and CSEA, there will be a determined fiscal impact.

It is recommended that the Board of Education hold a Public Hearing to receive input and accept the proposals for reopener negotiations.

PUBLIC HEARING:

Initial Sunshine Proposal Successor Agreements and Negotiation Reopeners between the Lynwood Unified School District (LUSD) to California School Employees Association (Chapter 116) (CSEA) and California School Employees Association (Chapter 116) to the Lynwood Unified School District

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

MOTION TO ACCEPT:

• Motion to Accept by _______________ Second by _________________
  
  
• Votes ___________

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

Requisition # from BEST: N/A

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

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Amount: N/A

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval of minutes for the regular meeting of the Board of Education on May 27, 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 regular meeting of the Board of Education on June 3, 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/study session of the Board of Education on June 10, 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

Staff requests approval of Resolution No. 20-21/44, a resolution of the Board of Education of the Lynwood Unified School District, Los Angeles County, California, authorizing the issuance of Lynwood Unified School District (Los Angeles County, California) Election of 2012 General Obligation Bonds, Series E, and actions related thereto.

An election was held in the Lynwood Unified School District (the "District") on November 6, 2012 to authorize the issuance and sale of general obligation bonds of the District for various purposes in the maximum amount of $93,000,000 (the "Measure K"). The District has previously issued five series of general obligation bonds under Measure K in an aggregate principal amount of $46,343,700.65. The District now desires to issue the sixth series of bonds under Measure K in a principal amount not-to-exceed $35,000,000 (the "Bonds"). The District proposes the issuance of Bonds that include current interest bonds, as well as capital appreciation bonds (i.e. bonds that allow for the compounding of interest). The Bonds are being authorized for sale for the purpose of providing funds to finance projects approved by Measure K and to pay the costs of issuing the Bonds.

Pursuant to Education Code Section 15146(b)(2), the Resolution and materials included in this agenda item were first publicly noticed as an information item at the June 10, 2021 Board meeting. At the Board's next consecutive meeting, this June 24, 2021 meeting, the attached Resolution and materials have been publicly noticed as an action item for consideration by the Board.

(a)        Bond Resolution. The Resolution authorizes the issuance of the Bonds, specifies the basic terms, parameters and forms of the Bonds, and approves the form of Purchase Contract and form of Preliminary Official Statement described below. In particular, Section 1 of the Resolution establishes the maximum aggregate initial principal amount of the Bonds to be issued ($35,000,000). Section 4 of the Resolution states the maximum underwriter's discount (0.8%) with respect to the Bonds and the maximum legal interest rate on the Bonds, and authorizes the Bonds to be sold at a negotiated sale to Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, as the underwriter (the "Underwriter").   

(b)        Form of Purchase Contract. The Resolution approves the form of the Purchase Contract.  Pursuant to the Purchase Contract, the Underwriter will agree to buy the Bonds from the District. All the conditions of closing the transaction are set forth in this document, including the documentation to be provided at the closing by various parties. Upon the pricing of the Bonds, the final execution copy of the Purchase Contract will be prepared following this form.

 (c)       Form of Preliminary Official Statement. The Resolution approves the form of the Preliminary Official Statement (the "POS"). The POS is the offering document describing the Bonds which may be distributed to prospective purchasers of the Bonds. The POS discloses information with respect to among other things (i) the proposed uses of proceeds of the Bonds, (ii) the terms of the Bonds (interest rate, redemption terms, etc.), (iii) the bond insurance policy for the Bonds, if any, (iv) the security for repayment of the Bonds (the ad valorem property tax levy), (v) information with respect to the District's tax base (upon which such ad valorem property taxes may be levied), (vi) District financial and operating data, (vii) continuing disclosure with respect to the Bonds and the District, and (viii) absence of material litigation and other miscellaneous matters expected to be of interest to prospective purchasers of the Bonds. Following the pricing of the Bonds, a final Official Statement for the Bonds will be prepared, substantially in the form of the POS.

(d)        Form of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate. The form of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate can be found in APPENDIX C to the POS. Effective July 3, 1995, all underwriters of municipal bonds are obligated to procure from any public agency issuing debt a covenant that such public agency will annually file "material financial information and operating data" with respect to such public agency through the web-based Electronic Municipal Market Access ("EMMA") system maintained by the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (a federal agency that regulates "broker-dealers," including investment bank firms that underwrite municipal obligations). This requirement is expected to be satisfied by the filing of the District's audited financial statements and other operating information about the District, in the same manner the District has filed such information in connection with prior bond issuances. The purpose of the law is to provide investors in the Bonds with current information regarding the District. Similar laws have governed the corporate debt market for many years.

(e)        Requirements of Education Code Section 15146(b) and 15146(c). In satisfaction of Education Code Sections 15146(b) and 15146(c), appended to the Resolution is an information item ("Exhibit B") containing the following information provided by Mission Trail Advisors LLC, the municipal advisor to the District: approximations of the financing term of the Bonds; time of maturity of the Bonds; repayment ratio of the Bonds; estimated change in assessed value of taxable property within the District over the term of the Bonds; an analysis containing the total overall cost of the capital appreciation bonds expected to be issued; a comparison between the overall cost of the capital appreciation bonds expected to be issued and the overall cost of current interest bonds; and the reason that capital appreciation bonds are being recommended. Additionally, a copy of the disclosure made by the Underwriter in compliance with Rule G-17 adopted by the MSRB is included in Exhibit B to the Resolution.

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: There is no fiscal impact to the General Fund resulting from the issuance of the Bonds.

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

LUSD personnel recommends and requests approval for LUSD to enter into a Multi-Year Charter School Facilities Use Agreement with Soleil Academy Charter School (Soleil) to provide Soleil with exclusive and shared use space at Rosa Parks Elementary School and Mark Twain Elementary School for the pro-rata share amount of $75,586.95 for the 2021-2022 school year and $80,909.51 for the 2022-2023 school year.

The Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) authorized Soleil's petition and oversees Soleil's operations by monitoring its operations and the implementation of the educational program described in the petition.

Under Proposition 39 and its Implementing Regulations, Soleil submitted its request to LUSD seeking the use of reasonably equivalent LUSD facilities for the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 academic school years. LUSD must share reasonably equivalent facilities with Soleil based on the number of in-District students reasonably projected to enroll with the charter school, and as such, LUSD must make such space available to accommodate Soleil in accordance with the law.

LUSD may charge Soleil a proportionate share of the costs associated with operating and maintaining the shared space or facilities in accordance with the law.

LUSD identified available space at Rosa Parks Elementary School and Mark Twain Elementary School for the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 academic school years. Soleil's proportionate share of operations and maintenance costs amounts to $75,586.95 for the 2021-2022 school year and $80,909.51 for the 2022-2023 school year.

Soleil shall pay the Lynwood Unified School District as follows:

• For the 2021-2022 school year: $75,586.95 payable in eleven (11) equal installments on the first day of each month of the Term, commencing on July 1, 2021, and by the first day of each month thereafter.

• For the 2022-2023 school year: $80,909.51 payable in eleven (11) equal installments on the first day of each month of the Term, commencing on July 1, 2022, and by the first day of each month thereafter.

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

Requisition # from BEST: N/A

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

Funding Account Number: 01-00000.0-00000-00000-8650-0000000

Amount: $75,586.95 - 2021-2022 (Income to the District)
               $80,909.51 - 2022-2023 (Income to the District)

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to adopt the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) for the 2021-2024 school years.

As part of the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), school districts are required to develop, adopt, and annually update a three-year Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) beginning on July 1, 2014, using a template that was adopted in January 2014 by the California State Board of Education (SBE). The LCAP is required to identify goals and measure progress for student subgroups across eight state priority areas (basic services, pupil achievement, common core implementation, course access, other student outcomes, pupil engagement, school climate, and parental involvement).

Lynwood Unified School District's LCAP was developed in consultation with teachers, principals, administrators, other school personnel, local bargaining units, parents and students through a collaborative process. The LCAP includes the vision and mission of the Lynwood Unified School District. The LCAP embodies the Strategic Plan, also referred to as the Achieving Greatness Initiative: College and Career Readiness for All Students, Local Educational Agency (LEA) Plan, and Title III Plan. The LCAP includes proposed (1) actions, services and expenditures for all students and subgroups and (2) additional actions and services for "unduplicated pupils" including low-income students, English learners, foster youth and re-designated English learners. 

As required by law, the LCAP was reviewed by two advisory committees, District Advisory Council (DAC) and the District English Learner Advisory Council (DELAC). The LCAP was presented in a public hearing on June 3, 2021. The plan was published on the District website and available for public review leading to the June 24, 2021 Board of Education meeting.

A copy of the LCAP is available for review at the Educational Services Division.

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

Pursuant to Education Code Section 42127, the Governing Board of a school district shall adopt the budget on or before July 1st of each year. The budget presented is prepared in accordance with Education Code Section 42126.

Adopted Budget is submitted under a separate cover. Copies are available for review in the Superintendent's Office.

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

Requisition # from BEST:  N/A

Name of Funding Source and/or Location:

Funding Account Number:

Amount: N/A

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

In June 2020 exterior ceiling panels from the G Building on the Lynwood High School (LHS) campus, collapsed. The failure of these panels prompted an immediate and thorough inspection of the structural integrity and safety of the entire Lynwood High School campus. This independent investigation revealed several structural issues and those buildings that were deemed unsafe were immediately closed. After many months of discussion and consultation, centered  on the safety of students and staff, the time has come to move forward towards rebuilding options. 

The State will not allow a District to repair a building if the repair cost is estimated surpass 50 percent of what it would take to rebuild. Based on this information, at the June 3, 2021, Board of Education meeting, the Board discussed leveling and reconstructing the G Building at Lynwood High School. The planning process, which includes developing plans and obtaining approval from the Division of the State Architect (DSA) may take up to 18 months, is required to obtain funding from the Office of Public School Construction.

In order to qualify for replacement grants for a building, the estimated costs to mitigate the structural issues, plus any DSA-triggered access compliance and fire life safety costs, must exceed '50% Replacement Threshold'. If the costs do exceed this amount, the District should qualify for a state grant. If the mitigation and DSA-triggered costs do not exceed the 50% threshold, the state could provide a grant equal to 60% of the approved mitigation and DSA-triggered costs.

Lynwood Unified School District is committed to providing safe and engaging learning and work environments for our students, staff and faculty. Our goal is to ensure our students and employees are safe and feel safe in facilities that promote personal and academic growth. Lynwood Unified remains focused on continuing to deliver the highest quality instruction, facilities and campus engagement with the least possible disruption to our students and community as we move through this process together.

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 of an additional service agreement with Del Terra to provide emergency basis project assessments and documentation for claim litigation, 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 assessments needed beyond the plaster soffits and preparation of documentation for claim litigation for Lynwood High School. The estimated service hours that were approved at the December 10, 2020, regular board meeting have been exceeded. Additional site investigations need to be performed and coordination of efforts between the materials testing laboratory, general contractor and structural engineer is needed in order to summarize findings.

Additional visits to Lynwood High School are required to investigate and verify: (a) rebar in footings, (b) rebar and grout in masonry walls, (c) welding of roof members, (d) unforeseen conditions, including 1) loose bolt connections and 2) recently replaced scoreboard by site staff had to be removed due to unsafe support system and coordination related to safe removal. The scoreboard installation was not approved by DSA.

Additional wall penetrations in the Performing Arts Center are needed to locate concrete panel connections and verify construction. Testing area in the Administration Building had to be relocated due to lack of access in the Assistant Principal's office. Site staff did not want to temporarily relocate while investigative work was performed. Additional coordination related to repairs is needed to repair the roof openings. Coordination is needed to replace the spray-on fireproofing that was removed to expose structural connections. Coordination related to development of the final inspection reports from materials testing labs. Additional coordination with third party cost estimator to properly scope out the value of the work including search through existing construction documents and files for design details related to the original construction.

The total fee for the services is based on an hourly rate, not-to-exceed the fee of $72,440.00, plus reimbursable expenses. The fees will be paid with Measure N funds.

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

Requisition # from BEST: 21*2701

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Measure N

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

Amount: $72,440.00, plus reimbursable expenses

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

Staff requests approval to enter into a service agreement with TYR, Inc. to provide on-call District-wide DSA inspection services. Several DSA projects have been identified by staff as requiring the services of a DSA inspector prior to the projects being approved by DSA and entering construction.

The hourly rate for the DSA project inspector is $83.00. The fees for services not to exceed $50,000.00.

Fees will be paid with Measure N funds.

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

Requisition # from BEST: 21*2911

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Measure N

Funding Account Number: 21.1-90100.0-00000-85000-6280-7690000

Amount: Not to Exceed $50,000.00

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

Staff requests approval to enter into a service agreement with Sandy Pringle Associates to provide on-call DSA inspection services.

Several DSA projects have been identified by staff as requiring the services of a DSA inspector prior to the projects being approved by DSA and entering construction.

The hourly rate for project inspectors are as follows:

- $95.00 for a Class 1 Inspector
- $88.00 for a Class 2 Inspector
- $80.00 for a Class 3 Inspector

The services are not to exceed $50,000.00. Fees will be paid with Measure N funds.

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

Requisition # from BEST: 21*2910

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Measure N

Funding Account Number: 21.1-90100.0-00000-85000-6280-7690000

Amount: $50,000.00

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

Staff requests approval to enter into an asbestos and lead abatement monitoring service agreement with Converse Consultants in conjunction with Resolution No. 20-21/24, emergency repair, replacement of facilities, procurement of equipment and services.

Services provided by Converse Consultants for asbestos and lead abatement monitoring are necessary to enable timely transition of moving Lynwood High School to the Lynwood Middle School campus.

This is a continuation of project services for implementation of the work plan. The project scope is to monitor asbestos and lead removal in various locations on campus during the course of the transition.  In order to meet regulatory requirements, materials that are demolished or modified in existing buildings and transported to a waste facility must be monitored.

The total fee for the services, based on time and materials, is not-to-exceed $25,457.80, plus reimbursable expenses. Fees will be paid with Measure N funds.

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

Requisition # from BEST: 21*2912

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Measure N

Funding Account Number: 21.1-90100.0-00000-85000-6270-3210000

Amount: $25,457.80, plus reimbursable expenses

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The Lynwood Unified School District AVID Excel Team will attend the three-day virtual institute in preparation for the 2021-22 Excel Program. Each member will attend a strand based on their level of experience with the program and their current role.

AVID Excel is a Middle School Elective, specific to Long Term English Learners (LTELs), that focuses on language acquisition, organization, and college and career readiness. The AVID Excel Program aims to provide LTELs with the tools to close the language gap and change their academic trajectory.

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

Requisition # from BEST: TBD  

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

Funding Account Number: TBD

Amount: $850.00 per person 

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to renew agreement with the 10-20 Club, Inc. to provide substance abuse prevention and counseling services for students and families for the 2021-2022 school year. 

The 10-20 Club provides outreach services and serves youth and young adults. The 10-20 Club focuses on mentoring and advising teens to pursue excellence in education, to take pride in their community, and to live a healthy lifestyle.

The 10-20 Club will provide outreach services for students and families to address the causes of substance abuse. Services provided by the 10-20 Club include: individual counseling for students who are habitually truant, family support groups for students and parents who are experiencing conflict, anger management awareness, and crisis intervention.

Proposed Services:

• Individual counseling for youth who are habitually truant and are uncomfortable in a group setting
• Family support group to provide support to parents and teens that are in conflict with one another
• Anger management awareness for youth who display aggressive behavior through fighting, violent outbursts, and other displays of aggressions
• Drug and alcohol diversion for youth who are struggling with substance abuse
• Drug testing as required by parents or schools
• Community service program for youth that allows teens to complete hours needed to fulfill their mandated obligations
• Crisis intervention for enrolled clients seven days a week for problems or issues inflicting today's youth
• Scholarships for clients who maintain good-standard with the 10-20 Club

Total cost not to exceed $10,000.00 per year. 

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

Requisition # from BEST: TBD

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: LCAP-Student Services

Funding Account Number: 01.0-01900.0-00000-31100-5850-7420000

Amount: Not to Exceed $10,000.00 per year

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to enter into an agreement with Brightwheel Software Application to provide contactless check-in for all Early Childhood Education (ECE) classrooms from June 25, 2021 to June 30, 2022. 

Brightwheel features an easy-to-use application for classroom and site management, which include the following:
- Contactless check-in
- Health screenings
- Ratios and scheduling
- Attendance reports
- Guardian management 

Brightwheel will provide the Lynwood Unified School District's Early Childhood Education classrooms with the contactless check-in application in order to ensure a safe environment for students to learn and thrive. The use of the application will allow staff to feel comfortable conducting day-to-day instruction while interfacing safely with the community. 

Cost for services not to exceed an $8,750.00 annual rate for all nineteen (19) Early Childhood Education classrooms. 

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

Requisition # from BEST:  21*2424

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Early Childhood Education, California State Pre-School Program 

Funding Account Number: 12.0-61050.0-00010-27000-5850-7470000

Amount: $8,750.00

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to enter into an agreement with Hop Skip Drive, Inc., to provide specialized transportation services for foster students from August 2, 2021 to June 30, 2022.

Hop Skip Drive, Inc. actively works with the Los Angeles Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) to ensure foster students are safely transported throughout Los Angeles County and beyond. Hop Skip Drive conducts rigorous background checks for their drivers and requires their drivers to complete safety training programs. Additionally, Hop Skip Drive offers ongoing phone support to address any concerns, an interactive tracking app that allows users to monitor location of active rides, and, if necessary, emergency support services.

Hop Skip Drive provides on-demand transportation to meet short-term transportation needs; Hop Skip Drive can provide recurring rides to meet long-term students' transportation obligations. Their expertise includes providing effective transportation services for foster students with safety as their top priority. Hop Skip Drive will be accessible year-around to provide transportation for foster students.

Total cost not to exceed $40,000.00 for both on-demand and/or recurring transportation services. 

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

Requisition # from BEST: TBD

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0-01900.0-1100-10000-5710-7350000

Amount: Not to exceed $40,000.00

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to renew agreement with Bea Braun, Educational Audiologist, to conduct independent educational evaluations for Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. 

Dr. Braun is a clinical audiologist and a credentialed educational audiologist with 28 years of experience, including 22 years completing comprehensive (central) auditory processing evaluations in both private and educational settings. She has completed over 3,000 evaluations and has provided input to school districts, employers, educators, physicians, speech-language pathologists, educational therapists, occupational therapists, vision therapists, testing boards, and parent groups. 

The independent education evaluation will include the following:

• Records review
• Parent interview
• Assessment
• Reports
• IEP attendance (either in person or via telephone)

Dr. Braun will also support the administration in acquiring recommended programs and materials specific to central auditory processing disorders to support students' identified needs. The current recommended program is CAPDOTS (CAPD Online Therapy System), allowing for daily therapy within the school setting to address CAPD. Specific licensure is required to purchase this software and Dr. Braun will provide her license for the software purchase.

Cost, including consultant services and materials, not to exceed $5,000.00.

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

Requisition # from BEST:  TBD

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

Funding Account Number: TBD

Amount: $5,000.00

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to purchase an annual license for Newsela for the 2021-2022 school year.

Newsela is a web-based program that helps students improve their reading comprehension and keep current with what is happening in our nation and the world. Newsela provides teachers, parents, and students with current event articles, primary sources, and an extensive library scaled at five different Lexile reading comprehension levels.

Students will be able to read articles covering a wide array of topics and complete accompanying Common Core-aligned quizzes. The Newsela subscription license provides an enhanced experience that allows teachers to track their student's progress, view annotations, and generate reports. The services provided also includes a Social Emotional Learning Collection. This collection is organized by five competencies: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship building, and responsible decision making. 

The program is offered to all elementary, middle, and high schools, including Lynwood Community Adult School.

Total cost of $92,650.00 includes software license subscription and the learning collection.

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

Requisition # from BEST: TBD 

Name of Funding Source and/or Location:TBD 

Funding Account Number: 01.0-30100.0-11100-10000-5840-7350000

Amount: $5,450.00 per site, not to exceed $92,650.00 for the 2021-2022 school year. 

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to enter into an agreement with Discovery Education for the 2021-2022 school year. 

Discovery Education is a digital resource for teachers and students that provides Common Core aligned instructional and supplemental materials in social science. During the school closures, Discovery Education provided a free trial which was utilized by a majority of our teachers to support mastery of Common Core Standards in social science.  

Discovery Education provides access to dynamically curated curriculum resources with grab-and-go instructional strategies personalized for teachers and students. Teachers can discover engaging high-quality resources, share content with students, create new multimodal lessons with ease, and gain inspiration from educators around the world. 

Discovery Education benefits our school community through the ease of access for all teachers and students to use in the acceleration of learning and mitigate learning loss.  

Teachers will find access to the following resources:

• Virtual Field Trips
• Standards Aligned Content 
• Audiobooks and Interactive Materials 
• Instructional Strategies

Total costs includes Discovery Education experience for all nineteen (19) school sites at $4,000.00 and $15,000.00 for continuity of learning partnership. 

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

Requisition # from BEST:  TBD 

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Extended Learning Opportunities (ELO) Fund, Educational Services 

Funding Account Number:  01.0-74225.0-11100-10000-5810-7490000

Amount: $4,000.00 for Discovery Education experience at 19 school sites
               $15,000.00 for partnership

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to renew agreement with SpeechCom, Inc., to provide two Speech Language Pathologists (SLP), a Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA), and a Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR) from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. 

The Speech Language Pathologists (SLP) and Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR) will provide mandated therapy services for students with special needs, per their Individualized Education Program (IEP), comply with speech therapy and occupational therapy assessment timelines, and address the back log of assessments due to COVID-19 related school closures and the inability to complete in-person services. The SLPA will provide direct services as indicated in the IEP to support continuity and compliance of the IEP.

The caseloads for the therapists include: 

• Direct services delivery 
• Consultations 
• Attendance to IEP meetings 
• Case management 
• Assessment and screening referrals

This agreement will ensure that the District remains in compliance with speech therapy and occupational therapy services and timelines. The agreement may be terminated with a 30-day notice.

Cost of Services:
Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP): $86.00 per hour
Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA): $56.00 per hour
Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR): $86.00 per hour

Total cost not to exceed $50,000.00 per month. 

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

Requisition # from BEST:  TBD

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

Funding Account Number: TBD

Amount: Costs not to exceed $50,000.00 per month. 

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to renew an agreement with Think Together, Inc., to provide support for the Lynwood Enrichment After School Program (LEAP) for the 2021-2022 school year in order to meet the After School Education and Safety (ASES) Grant requirements.

Think Together, Inc., a non-profit organization, will provide high quality programs consistent with the guidelines established by the California Department of Education (CDE) and the District. The organization will supply staff, materials, management, and supervision. Think Together, Inc., will work collaboratively with the District and school site administration on governance, operational management, professional development, and evaluation. The LEAP Program will continue to support students at Lindbergh Elementary School. 

Think Together Inc., will support our small group instruction at each elementary school with the exception of the LEAP site. They will also support our Early Childhood Education (ECE) program in providing activities to support our families with regular school, enrichment, and after-school care.

Think Together, Inc., will provide after school programs with a complete staff of program assistants and site supervisors at the following sites:

Elementary Schools:
Abbott Elementary School Rosa Parks Elementary School 
Helen Keller Elementary School Mark Twain Elementary School 
Lincoln Elementary School Washington Elementary School 
Lugo Elementary School Will Rogers Elementary School 
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School Wilson Elementary School 
Roosevelt Elementary School

Middle Schools:
Cesar Chavez Middle School 
Hosler Middle School 
Lynwood Middle School 

The number of staff members assigned will depend upon the number of students enrolled as prescribed by the ratio requirements of the Grant: 20:1. Think Together, Inc., will provide services at a rate of 95% of the Grant funding provided per student, per school site.

In addition to annual ASES Grant funding, Think Together, Inc., in partnership with our Equity, Access, and Instructional Services department, has been awarded a 21^st Century Supplemental Grant. An additional 40 students per site can be served as a result of this supplemental Grant funding. The following school sites are recipients of the 21^st Century Grant:

Elementary Schools:  
Abbott Elementary School Rosa Parks Elementary School 
Helen Keller Elementary School Mark Twain Elementary School 
Lincoln Elementary School Washington Elementary School 
Lugo Elementary School Will Rogers Elementary School 
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School Wilson Elementary School 
Roosevelt Elementary School 

Middle Schools:
Cesar Chavez Middle School 
Hosler Middle School 
Lynwood Middle School 

The 21^st Century Grant operates annually for five years. The 2021-2022 school year will be our third year of implementation. The number of staff members assigned depends upon the number of students enrolled as prescribed by the ratio requirements of the Grant: 20:1. Think Together, Inc., will provide services at a rate of 95% of the Grant funding provided per student, per school site.

The ASES Kids Code Grant is a three-year grant which provides 60 days of coding classes taught by coding experts. The 2021-2022 school year will be our third year of implementation.

The following sites received ASES Kids Code funding:

Elementary Schools:  
Helen Keller Elementary School 
Lincoln Elementary School 
Lindbergh Elementary School 
Lugo Elementary School 
Mark Twain Elementary School 
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School 
Will Rogers Elementary School 

Middle Schools:
Chavez Middle School 
Hosler Middle School 
Lynwood Middle School 

Think Together will support the Early Childhood Education (ECE) program with planning time. To provide weekly planning and collaboration time, two Think Together teams will be assigned at each full day site (Will Rogers and Lindbergh). The Think Together teams will consist of a lead and two assistants to maintain our 8:1 student to teacher ratio. Each Think Together team will rove daily between full day classes from 2:00-5:00 p.m. to allow release time for ECE employees to meet and successfully fulfill the Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) requirements.

Think Together will also provide program leaders to facilitate a separate physical education component; this will help schools meet their physical education requirements while offering grade level teachers release time to conduct data reflection sessions and other critical professional development.

Additional supplemental interventions as well as data analysis of Title I students and student sub groups will be held via Think Together agreement for both Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education.

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

Requisition # from BEST: TBD

Name of Funding Source and/or Location:
ASES Grant
21st Century Grant
Kids Code Grant
Title I, Equity, Access, and Instructional Services Department

Funding Account Number:
01.0-60100.0-11100-10000-5810-7430000
01.0-41240.0-11100-10000-5810-7430000
01.0-30100.0-11100-10000-5810-7350000

Amount:
95% of State Grant funds per site, for both ASES and 21st Century Grant
$254,000.00 ASES Kids Code Grant
$47,600.00 per site, per year, Elementary Data Reflection Sessions
$25,000.00 per site, per year, Early Childhood Education DRPD Sessions

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to renew agreement with Oswaldo Escalante, BS, Certified Substance Abuse Counselor, to provide substance abuse support services for all Lynwood Unified School Districts school sites for the 2021-2022 school year.

In efforts to ensure that all students and staff have a safe and clean environment conductive to learning, the Lynwood Unified School District will adopt a comprehensive substance abuse prevention and intervention program.

Mr. Escalante, a Level III Certified Drug Counselor, will provide the following services:  

• Oversee the entire Substance Abuse Prevention Program for LUSD
• Oversee and supervise grant funded Student Services Support Specialist Interns
• Provide direct support to Student Services Support Specialist Interns
• Work with and bring in agencies to support substance abuse programs in the District
• Oversee and guide the agencies that work with the school sites to provide substance abuse support services
• Analyze District data to determine targeted areas and student groups in need of drug intervention
• Provide staff training and support to recognize the signs of substance abuse; and identify characteristics of students at-risk for alcohol or substance abuse
• Collaborate with District social workers, guidance counselors, and psychologists to address the root issues associated with drug, alcohol, and/or chemical dependency
• Collaborate with school staff to assist students in developing self-awareness and self-management techniques to make life choices that do not involve drugs/alcohol
• Provide counseling for students who have been identified for substance abuse
• Assist schools in the establishment of student support groups that address substance abuse
• Refer students to school counselors, school psychologists, social workers and/or youth and family centers as needed
• Provide monthly data reports to Student Services on drug support services and other resources
• Develop a plan of action to decrease the number of cases reported of substance abuse in the District
• Cultivate professional development modules to support counselors and other school personnel on trending drug use, such as opioid use and other illegal substances affecting youth
• Conduct parent workshops, trainings, and other activities for parents on recognizing signs of drug use and how to discourage drug use
• Offer short-term and crisis, individual and group counseling for referred students or groups of students who have been disciplined for suspected drug use
• Keep abreast of current and emerging drug trends affecting students and mental health
  

Total cost for consultant services not to exceed $75,000.00 for the 2021-2022 school year.

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

Requisition # from BEST: TBD

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: LCAP - Student Services

Funding Account Number: 01.0-01900.0-00000-31100-5850-7420000

Amount: Not to exceed $75,000.00

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to attend the California Association of Black School Educators (CABSE) Inaugural Institute in Palm Springs, CA on July 12-13, 2021.

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. The institute will be held in-person in Palm Springs, CA. 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.

Participants:
Christine Arostigue-Manson, Director of Secondary Education
Tiffany Bell, Director, Risk Management and Benefits
Patricia Brent-Sanco, Ed.D., Director of Equity, Access, and Instructional Services
Flavio Gallarzo, Director of Elementary Education
Lavyddya Anderson, Coordinator, Special Education
Larry Reed, Educational Enrichment Services Coordinator, Equity, Access, and Instructional Services
Jahmal Corner, Public Information Officer, Office of the Superintendent

Cost includes registration fees, hotel accommodations, meals and travel expenses.

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

Requisition # from BEST: 21*2961

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Title II, Equity, Access, and Instructional Services Department 

Funding Account Number: 01.0-40350.0-00000-21000-5220-73500000

Amount: Total cost not to exceed $8,400.00

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

Staff requests approval to enter into an agreement with Hugo Aquino to provide substance abuse support services for all Lynwood Unified School District school sites to meet Tobacco Grant requirements for the 2021-2022 school year.

The California Department of Justice Tobacco Grant requires that LUSD promote  the harmful effects of tobacco use and vaping of minors, specifically anti-vaping, tobacco cessation, awareness and resources.

The agreement will meet grant requirements through the services provided by Mr. Aquino's services which include: 

• Providing tobacco and vaping awareness information to the community at district-wide and city-wide events, in person and or virtually
• Provide staff training and support to recognize the signs of tobacco and vaping use, and identify characteristics of students at-risk for tobacco or vaping use
• Collaborate with District social workers, guidance counselors and psychologists to address the root issues associated with tobacco and vaping dependency
• Collaborate with school staff to assist students in developing self-awareness and self-management techniques to make life choices that do not involve tobacco and vaping use 
• Refer students to counseling who have been identified for tobacco and vaping use 
• Develop plan of action to decrease the number of reported tobacco and vaping use in the District
• Cultivate professional development modules to support counselors and other school personnel on trending use of tobacco and vaping products 
• Conduct parent workshops, trainings, and other activities for parents on recognizing signs of tobacco and vaping use.

Due to previous consultant resignation the grant amount to be spent in the 2021-2022 school year is not to exceed $3,666.00 per month to provide workshops throughout the school year district-wide.

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

Requisition # from BEST: TBD

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Student Services

Funding Account Number: 01.0-92100.0-00000-21000-5850-7420000

Amount: Not to exceed $3,666.00 per month for the 2021-2022 school year

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The following is the Certificated Personnel Report for June 24, 2021, 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 the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) to provide services through the Employee Assistance Services for Education (EASE) program for the 2021-2022 school year.

EASE provides employees and eligible family members with a common source of information, pre-referral counseling, evaluation referrals, and follow-up for a range of personal issues an employee may be experiencing from mental health support, addiction, legal issues, and financial/economic concerns.  Additionally, EASE provides training and in-service programs for management and supervisory personnel to assist in the early recognition of employee issues that can or do affect job performance, and to assist in making appropriate intervention with respect to such employee issues.

EASE is a benefit offered to all employees and is billed at a rate of $10.20 per employee. Costs for 2021-2022, not to exceed $18,000.00.

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

Requisition # from BEST: TBD

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: General Funds

Funding Account Number: 01.0-00000.0-00000-74000-5890-7690000

Amount: Not to Exceed $18,000

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

Staff requests approval to renew membership with School Employers Association of California (SEAC) for the 2021-2022 school year.

SEAC provides education, support, and professional development to superintendents and management team negotiators through training, research, and advocacy. It represents District interests regarding labor relations and collective bargaining on statewide, regional, local, and District levels.

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

Requisition # from BEST: TBD

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Human Resources

Funding Account Number: 01.0-00000.0-00000-74000-5310-7520000

Amount: $2,348.00

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to enter into an agreement with Shaw HR Consulting for interactive process assistance from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.

All California employers are required to follow rules and regulations of the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and State of California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Shaw HR Consulting specializes in assisting districts and employees through complex interactive process situations in regards to disability accommodation.

Consulting services include:

• Disability Compliance Strategy - including policy and program development of programs such as Early Return-to-Work and Leave Management
• Disability Compliance Implementation - including the creation of Essential Functions Position Analysis (EFPA) documents
• Interactive Process Coordination and Facilitation
• Fitness for Duty Management

Shaw HR Consulting will assist with complex cases on an as-needed, per-case basis at the rates listed below. This contract is not to exceed $15,000.00.

Rates:

• $350 per hour for Rachel Shaw, Consultant
• $250 per hour for Angel Ho, Consultant
• $200 per hour for all other staff
• $250 per hour for workplace investigations

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

Requisition # from BEST: TBD

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Human Resources

Funding Account Number: 01.0-00000.0-00000-74000-5850-7520000

Amount: Not to Exceed $15,000.00

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

Administration requests approval to adopt a Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators for the 2021-2022 school year.

This Declaration informs the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) of potential shortage areas anticipated during the 2021-2022 school year. It also authorizes the potential use of alternative credentials should a regularly-certified teacher not be found.

The Declaration of Need is brought to the Board of Education for approval each year. The current areas of anticipated need are:

1. English Learner Authorization/CLAD/Bilingual for certificated personnel who currently hold a credential
   
2. Resource Teachers
3. Limited Term Assignments for Single Subject hard-to-fill positions
   

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 agreement with Alder Graduate School of Education (Alder GSE) from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.

The District will recruit and host teaching candidates who will participate in Alder GSE's teacher preparation program that will provide multiple subject, single subject, bilingual authorization and/or educational specialist teacher credentials and either a Master of Arts with Concentration in Teaching or a Master of Arts with Concentration in Special Education. Alder and LUSD recruit from LUSD, Lynwood, and the surrounding communities. The program offers an important career pathway into teaching for the District's classified staff.

The residents will participate in a year-long apprenticeship with an LUSD mentor teacher. In partnership with the Alder GSE grants, LUSD contributes up to $14,000 per resident for a residency stipend.

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

Requisition # from BEST: N/A

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0-92000.0-11100-1000-5810-7520000

Amount: Up to $14,000 Per Resident (Up to 12 Residents)

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The following is the Classified Personnel Report for June 24, 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

Staff requests approval to review and ratify Schedule 20-21:5, Purchase Orders for the period beginning April 19, 2021 through May 25, 2021, per Education Code 17605 and 42636.

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

Requisition # from BEST: Various

Name of Funding Source and /or Location: Various

Funding Account Number: Various

Amount: $7,159,958.63

[X] Approval                [  ] Denial

Staff requests approval of the Warrant and ACH Schedule for the period of May 12, 2021 t0 June 1, 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: $2,423,541.24

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

Staff requests acceptance of Record of Collections #5 for FY 2020/2021.

The following is a list of Cash Collections received by the Accounting Department during the period of April 1, 2021 to May 31, 2021.

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

Requisition # BEST: N/A

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Various

Funding Account Number: Various

Amount: $2,782,044.82

[X] Approval          [   ] Denial

Staff requests approval of Resolution No. 20-21/51, opening of the Student Activity Special Revenue Fund (Fund 08).

The Governmental Accounting Standard Board Statement No. 84 (GASB 84) was established to improve the reporting of financial activities of fiduciary, such as Associated Student Body Organizations (ASBs). Effective fiscal year 2020-21, school districts are required to capture all the fiduciary activities in all the statutory financial reports. For accounting purposes, the Student Activity Special Revenue Fund is created by the California Department of Education to record the information.

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 the approval of Resolution No. 20-21/52, temporary inter-fund cash borrowing in the 2021-2022 school year.

Education Code 42603 permits temporary borrowing of cash between District funds to meet cash flow shortages during the school year. In order to exercise this provision, school districts are required by the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) to adopt a resolution that authorizes such borrowing. Considering the cash shortage that the school districts have been experiencing because of the State apportionment deferral, it is imperative that school districts adopt such resolution should the need arise.

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 of an annual organizational membership to the California Association of School Business Officials (CASBO) for the 2021-2022 school year.

This membership includes:

• Unlimited enrollment of business services employees working in the disciplines of:
  

        - Accounting - Maintenance and Operations
        - Charter Schools - Payroll
        - Chief Business Officials - Purchasing
        - Child Nutrition - Risk Management
        - Facilities - Special Education
        - Financial Services - Technology
        - Human Resources - Transportation

• Discounts to the annual conference, workshops, CBO Boot camp, and CBO Symposium
• Account management assistance
• Unlimited access to the CASBO digital library
• Advocacy-related communications
• Quarterly print magazine
• Bi-monthly eNewsletter
• Affinity benefits
• Ability to serve on CASBO committees and professional councils

The annual membership fee, based on enrollment, is $5,250.00.

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

Requisition BEST#: TBD

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0-00000.0-00000-00000-5310-7600000

Amount: $5,250.00

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

Staff requests approval to virtually attend the School Services of California (SSC) School Finance and Management Conference on July 15, 2021.

This workshop will provide the following:

• California's economy and state tax revenues
• Proposition 98 funding and its impact on K-12 education funding
• Education Code changes enacted through trailer bills
• Employee leaves, pension, employment, and other human resources issues
• Potential federal funding changes, along with their impact on California's economy and/or education system
• Collective bargaining issues and the impasse process
• Requirements on local school agencies in dealing with the COVID-19 crisis and transitioning into the 2021-22 school year

Participants:
- Peter Wong, Interim Director of Fiscal Services
- Yolanda Vega, Accounting Manager

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

Requisition # from BEST: TBD

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0-00000.0-00000-72000-5220-760000

Amount: $460.00

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

Staff requests ratification of participation in the WC101 - Intro to Workers' Compensation Claims - Insurance Education Agency (IEA) webinar for the 2020-2021 school year.

The webinar allowed attendees to gain a string understating of the principals and practices in California workers' compensation claims. Attendees got familiar with the terminology, key concepts, and relevant laws that apply. Each attendee gained the confidence to embark on their own careers or to step into their next certification or designation program.

Course Format:

• Self-Paced course (expires 90 days after enrollment)
• Blended learning that includes four (4) one-hour webinars led by matter experts with on-demand access to interactive course materials presented on the IEA dashboard.

Participants:
La’Trice Harris, Benefits and Risk Manager
Neka Anderson, Benefits and Risk Analyst 

Total registration cost is $932.00.

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

Requisition # from BEST: N/A

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Benefits and Risk Management

Funding Account Number: 01.0-00000.0-00000-72000-5220-7640000

Amount: $932.00

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

Staff requests approval to utilize piggyback contracts from other agencies for the 2021-2022 fiscal year in accordance with LUSD Board Policy BP 3311(a) and Public Contract Code 20118.

Staff will utilize piggyback contracts from other agencies when it is found to be in the best interest of the District. Savings to be realized in less administrative costs assigned to the preparation and management of the bidding processes and additional savings realized through the use of larger contracts with lower prices.

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

Requisition # from BEST: Various

Name of Funding Source and /or Location: Various

Funding Account Number: Various

Amount: Various

[X] Approval                  [  ] Denial

Staff requests approval to virtually attend the California Workers' Compensation Claims Administration (WCCA) and California Workers' Compensation Claims Professional (WCCP) certification programs for the 2020-2021 school year.

The Lynwood USD Benefits and Risk Management Department promotes and facilitates a culture of compliance and shared responsibility for the health and safety of students and personnel. Staff will gain a strong understanding of the principles and practices in California workers' compensation claims. The training will help staff have a better understanding of the workers' compensation requirements and have a full understanding of the workers compensation laws and how they impact our District. Attendees will receive updated information based on current and relevant laws.  

Course                                                                                                           Cost (per attendee)

WCCA 10 - Foundations of California's Workers' Compensation System $479.00
WCCA 11 - Establishing Injury & Affirmative Defenses in Workers' Comp $479.00
WCCA 12 - Medical Benefits in Workers' Compensation Claims $479.00
WCCA 14 - Disability & Death Benefits in Workers' Compensation Claims $479.00
WCCA 15 - Discovery and Litigation in Workers' Compensation Claims $479.00

Participants:
La’Trice Harris, Benefits and Risk Manager
Neka Anderson, Benefits and Risk Analyst 

Total cost is $2,395.00 per participant to attend all five courses.

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

Requisition # from BEST: TBD

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Benefits and Risk Management

Funding Account Number: 01.0-00000.0-00000-72000-5220-7640000

Amount: $4,790.00

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

Staff requests approval to dispose of obsolete furniture, equipment, and instructional materials for fiscal year 2021-2022.

District staff will periodically identify surplus instructional materials as well as furniture and equipment that is no longer useful for its intended purpose and has no economic value to the District. These items will be deemed obsolete and will be disposed of in accordance with appropriate California Education codes.

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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Staff requests approval of Resolution No. 20-21/53  a Resolution of the Board of Education of the Lynwood Unified School District requesting Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to establish tax rate for Bonds of the Lynwood Unified School District expected to be sold during Fiscal Year 2021-2022, and authorizing necessary actions in connection therewith.

BACKGROUND

At an election held in the Lynwood Unified School District (the "District") on November 6, 2012, the voters of the District approved the issuance and sale of general obligation bonds of the District for various purposes in the maximum amount of $93,000,000 ("Measure K"). The District now desires to issue the fifth series of bonds under Measure K in an amount not-to-exceed $35,000,000 (the "Bonds"). 

The Education Code of the State of California provides that the Board of Supervisors of each county shall annually, at the time of making the levy of taxes for county purposes, estimate the amount of money required to meet the payment of the principal and interest on the bonds authorized by the electors of the District and not sold, and which the Board of Education of  the District informs the Board of Supervisors in their belief will be sold before the next tax levy, and further provides that said Board of Supervisors shall levy a tax sufficient to pay the principal and interest so estimated.

At this time, the District plans to sell bonds in Fiscal Year 2021-2022. However, the District has determined that it is not possible to sell the District’s bonds by the June 30, 2021 deadline for the Auditor-Controller of the County to calculate the tax rates necessary to pay debt service on such bonds in order that such tax rates may be reflected on 2021-2022 property tax bills of taxpayers in the District. However, the County will accept, and the District will provide to the County prior to their deadline, estimated debt service on the proposed bonds such that the tax can be levied.

Levying the tax makes for a more efficient financing for District taxpayers as otherwise the initial year's interest costs on the bonds would have to be borrowed, increasing the total cost of the bonds.

The Bonds will be issued to finance school projects under Measure K, and pay the costs of issuing the Bonds. 

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The administration requests approval to attend the ASU+GSV Summit - Dawn of the Age of Digital Learning Conference in San Diego, CA on August 9-11, 2021.

Started in 2010 with a collaboration between Arizona State University (ASU) and Global Silicon Valley (GSV), the annual ASU+GSV Summit connects leading minds focused on transforming society and business around learning and work. The ASU+GSV Summit is an annual conference for everyone involved in the learning and talent innovation community. Staff will be provided opportunities to learn best practices and connect with others to share ideas around education, technology, business, and the future of work.

This event gathers more than 33,500 entrepreneurs, business leaders, investors, policy makers, philanthropists, and educators from 135 countries globally to accelerate innovation in education and talent. The ASU+GSV Summit is a leading event of innovation and ingenuity that offers a look at the EdTech industry with groundbreaking research and quantitative insights.

Participants:

Patrick Gittisriboongul, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Technology and Innovation
Shawna Dinkins, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services
Brian Lucas, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
Jamal Boyce, Director of Technology
Ricardo Jurado, Assistant Director of Research and Evaluation

Cost includes registration fees, hotel accommodations, meals, and travel expenses.

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Requisition # from BEST: 21*2664

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Various

Funding Account Number: 01.0.01900.00000.77000.5220.7620000 (Technology)
                                           01.0.00000.00000.74000.5220.7520000 (Human Resources)
                                           01.0.00000.00000.27000.5220.7490000 (Educational Services)

Amount: $7,149.00 (Technology Department)
               $2,350.00 (Human Resources)
               $2,350.00 (Educational Services)

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to enter into a Mutual Confidentiality Agreement ("Agreement") between the District and Education SuperHighway (ESH) a non-profit organization.

Education SuperHighway (ESH) will enable the District to participate in ESH's K-12 Bridge to Broadband program ("Bridge to Broadband"). The Bridge to Broadband is an innovative program developed by ESH to help school districts identify students without broadband and to purchase internet services for unconnected students through sponsored service agreements.  

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ("FERPA") and applicable provisions of the California Education Code authorize the District to disclose specified information from student educational records that have been designated as directory information, unless the District has been directed not to disclose such directory information without advanced parental consent. The data that will be shared with ESH includes information that has been designated as directory information pursuant to Board policies. (See AR 51215.1; E 5125.1.) Under FERPA, the District may also disclose student educational records to contractors or consultants with a legitimate educational interest who have a formal written agreement or contract with the school district regarding the provision of outsourced institutional services or functions by the contractor or consultant. (See 20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR 99.31; Ed. Code § 49076.)

The agreement will allow the District to confidentially share information with ESH for the important educational purpose of identifying students without broadband at home and providing the District with a list of the unconnected addresses and the Internet Service Providers that can provide connectivity for remote learning. Under the terms of the agreement, ESH is required to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws applicable to student educational records and information, including FERPA. ESH is also strictly prohibited from using the student data for any purpose other than to facilitate the exchange of information necessary to identify students living in households without internet and to determine connectivity options. This includes use of the data for any targeted advertising or other commercial purpose.

The Bridge to Broadband is an exciting opportunity for the District to further support remote learning within the Lynwood community in a confidential and secure manner.

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Requisition # from BEST: TBD

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Technology and Innovation Department

Funding Account Number: TBD          

Amount: TBD

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ClickUp is a cloud-based work platform for all types and sizes of teams and businesses. It combines important business applications and centralizes company information into a single online solution. The software allows users to assign tasks to team members, manage projects for clients, and collaborate with colleagues on documents. ClickUp provides all the tools and features to complete work in an efficient, visible, and accessible way.

• Process management: Streamline projects and workflows with the right steps.
• Task management: Organize tasks, track changes, and manage the team.
• Time management: Create schedules, organize calendars, manage capacity, and track time.
• Collaboration and reporting: Communicate directly and in context, generate ready-to-use or customizable reports, and share information securely.

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Requisition # from BEST: 21*2575

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Technology and Innovation Department

Funding Account Number: 01.0.01900.00000.77000.5840.7620000                

Amount: $5,231.00

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The administration requests approval to renew agreement with Eleuterio Davila to provide translation services, as needed, from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.

On an as-needed basis when District staff is unavailable, Mr. Davila will translate for Board Members, District/school staff, and community members at the Board of Education meetings, Citizens' Oversight Committee meetings, and other LUSD school site events.

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Requisition # from BEST: TBD

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: General Funds

Funding Account Number: 01.0-00000.0-00000-71100-5850-7500000
                                           01.0-00000.0-00000-71500-5850-7510000

Amount: Not to Exceed $5,000.00

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The administration requests approval to renew an agreement with Reshad Bahadori to provide video production services from June 2021 to June 2022.

Reshad Bahadori will produce marketing videos that promote registration and enrollment, new facilities, and school relocation while highlighting District programs and achievements throughout the school year. The length of the videos will vary depending on the content. 

Reshad Bahadori is an experienced video production and motion graphics professional who earned an Academy of Television Arts & Science Los Angeles Area Emmy in 2018 as a member of Spectrum's production team. He currently works at Granity Studios, a multimedia content company formed by the late Kobe Bryant.

Cost of each video includes camera and audio equipment, media management/editing, color correcting, and motion graphics. Standard productions are not to exceed seven (7) videos at a cost of $1,500.00 each. Longer productions are not to exceed eight (8) videos at a cost of up to $3,000.00 each.

Renewal Contract   [X]           New Contract   [  ]

Requisition # from BEST: TBD

Funding Source and/or Location: Unrestricted Funds

Funding Account Number: 01.0-00000.0-00000-21000-5850-7690000 

Amount: Varies

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Administration requests approval to attend meetings, workshops, and conferences during the 2021-2022 school year (list attached).

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial