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/nnbZH4cxG1LhsRo18 or by calling (310) 886-1602 for assistance. Requests must be submitted by 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 22, 2021. 

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

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

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

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The administration requests approval of Resolution No. 21-22/01, posthumously recognizing Mr. Monellis Pittman's years of service to the Lynwood Unified School District.

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[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education designate its voting representative to the Los Angeles County School Trustees Association (LACSTA) from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.

Motion to appoint  ______________________  by  _________________________

Seconded by:  _________________________

Votes:              _________________________ 

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The administration requests approval of minutes for the regular meeting of the Board of Education on June 24, 2021.

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[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.

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Requisition # from BEST: N/A

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Amount: N/A

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

Staff requests approval to enter into a service agreement with Team Inspections to provide DSA Inspection Services in conjunction with DSA Certification of Uncertified DSA Projects at Firebaugh High School and other various school sites.

These services will be provided on an on-call as-needed basis to comply with the Division of the State Architect (DSA) post construction evaluation and post inspection program services.

The DSA will not approve future projects on a school site until all legacy projects on the school site have been re-examined for certification and all steps have been taken to resolve issues and satisfy all certification requirements. Final documentation needed to close these projects with certification during the original construction phase was never completed with the DSA close out certification process.

DSA offers school districts alternative processes for certifying such projects with the assistance of an architect and DSA inspector. Team Inspectors specializes in these alternative inspection services and will expedite the process using best practices that include:

- the re-examination of plans
- visit the site
- identify any deficiencies in work scope
- make recommendations for any destructive testing by a DSA approved laboratory if needed

The hourly rate for the inspector is $120.00 and the not-to-exceed fees are $25,000.00 for Firebaugh High School. This agreement will be funded with Measure N funds.

The hourly rate for the inspector is $120.00, not-to-exceed $15,000.00 for other various school sites. This agreement will be funded with Measure N funds.

Renewal Contract/Item   [  ]           New Contract   [X]

Requisition # from BEST: TBD

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Measure N

Funding Account Number: 21.1-90100.0-00000-85000-6280-4320000 (Firebaugh High School)
                                           21.1-90100.0-00000-85000-6280-7690000 (Various School Sites)

Amount: $25,000.00 (Firebaugh High School)
              $15,000.00 (Various Sites)

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

Staff requests approval to enter into an agreement with One Source Consulting, LLC for on-call professional services for the Division of the State Architect (DSA) Certification of legacy projects at all school sites which have not been closed with certification.

DSA requires certification of legacy projects before submitting new design projects for review on the same school sites or remedying DSA issues of legacy projects. 

Time will be tracked on an hourly basis. The total fees for the services include all research, evaluation, preparation, and processing of documents needed to achieve DSA certification.

The total fee for the services is based on an hourly rate of $95.00 per hour, not to exceed $50,000.00, plus reimbursable expenses of $2,500.00. Fees will be paid with Measure N funds.

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

Requisition # from BEST: TBD

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Measure N

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

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

Staff requests approval to enter into an agreement with Petra Structural Engineers for on-call Division of the State Architect (DSA) Certification services for legacy project at Firebaugh High School. 

Petra Structural Engineers will provide structural engineering support services for DSA legacy project review, evaluation of various structural site components, prepare the necessary documents and plans required for DSA to certify the campus.   

Petra Structural Engineers services include the following:

- submit and implement post construction evaluations program
- prepare and submit construction changes documents
- provide field observation reports

Total fees for the services is not to exceed $85,000.00, plus reimbursable expenses. The fees will be paid with Measure N funds.

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

Requisition # from BEST: TBD

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Measure N

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

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to accept the California State Preschool Program contract #CSPP-1222 for the 2021-2022 school year.

The contract brings a revenue to the District in the amount of $4,830,266.00. The State requires local Board action to ensure timely receipt of the first apportionment.

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

Requisition # from BEST: N/A

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Early Childhood Education Department 

Funding Account Number: 12.0-61050.0-00010-82000-7470000

Amount: $4,830,266.00 (Revenue to the District)

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to accept the Arts Ed Collective Advancement Grant from the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture for the 2021-2022 school year.

The Arts Ed Collective Grant offers financial support to help school districts advance the quality, quantity, and equitable distribution of arts instruction in schools. The grant award will be used to support the work of the LUSD Arts Advocacy Team and the LUSD Arts Strategic Plan.

Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture awarded Lynwood Unified School District a matching grant of $25,000.00 through the Arts Ed Collective Advancement Grant.

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

Requisition # from BEST: N/A

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

Funding Account Number: TBD 

Amount: $25,000.00 (Revenue to the District) 

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to renew agreement with EduCare Foundation to provide a student enrichment and leadership program at secondary schools from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. 

EduCare's after school programs are designed to provide virtual enrichment that supports core instruction. The goal is to create a system where students in the District can access engaging lessons and connect with their peers. Programs will include: 

• Civic Engagement
• Fitness and Recreation
• Academic Tutoring
• College Support
• Language Acquisition 
• Anti-Smoking/Vaping Campaign Activities
• Dance (virtual competitions)

EduCare's core mission is to implement targeted academic support that will assist students with Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus, Chemistry, English, History, and Science. Virtual academic program offerings include core subject homework assistance, credit recovery intervention, financial aid workshops, college essay writing, and virtual tours to local colleges and universities.

In addition, Educare's program includes bridge activities to support students' transition from middle to high school, ensuring ninth grade success and retention. Virtual tutoring is available for students with a wide range of needs, from re-teaching to acceleration in higher-level courses including honors and advanced placement.

Participating School Sites:
-Firebaugh High School
-Lynwood High School
-Vista High School
-Pathway High School

Cost not to exceed $16,000.00 per school site, per month.

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Requisition # from BEST: 22*0305

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

The attached report covers the period from April 1, 2021 to June 30, 2021. The purpose of the report is to document compliance in the areas of instructional materials, facilities, and teacher vacancy and misassignment.

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

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

Requisition # from BEST: N/A

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

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Amount: N/A

The administration requests approval to renew the SolidProfessor annual subscription software license to provide online curriculum for use in career technical education in engineering design for the 2021-2022 school year. 

SolidProfessor is an online platform that has various programs available in Engineering Design, Drafting and Manufacturing training.  Students will be able to use its programs including support for Solidworks, Inventor, and MasterCAM, to attain learning necessary for careers after high school and college.  SolidProfessor access also allows students to complete certifications that will demonstrate their employability through their training in high school engineering and manufacturing courses.

Solidworks, Inventor and MasterCam are three key programs learned by our students which are used by engineers, designers and technical professionals. This software license will allow our staff to utilize online curriculum to certify that students are meeting competencies in technical skills needed for each program.  After students attain these certificates, students will appear more marketable for internships, paid part-time jobs and college acceptance into schools of Engineering. 

SolidProfessor will provide unlimited licensing for students in our comprehensive high schools in addition to our adult school and alternative programs.

Participating Schools:

Firebaugh High School
John Ude, Lead Teacher

Lynwood High School
Christian Munguia, Lead Teacher

Lynwood Community Adult School
Lead Teacher, TBD

Vista High School
Lead Teacher, TBD

Total cost for software license not to exceed $3,500.00.

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Requisition # from BEST: 22*0025

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0-35500.0-38006-10000-5840-7390000

Amount: $3,500.00

The administration requests approval to renew agreement with PassAssured, LLC., to provide software licenses for pharmacy technician certification for the 2021-2022 school year.

PassAssured, LLC., is the leading provider of online training for pharmacy technicians and health professionals. This program allows students to complete the needed requirements to become a certified pharmacy technician that involves rigorous curriculum learned in healthcare industry.

Students in the capstone class of their Biomedical Pathway will be given the opportunity to complete and attain pharmacy technician certification with the support of their Biomedical teacher. This will allow for increased access to work-based learning and job-training required in capstone courses.

Career Technical Education Incentives Grant (CTEIG) funding allows schools to provide training and certification on career technical programs that prepare students for college and careers. Students who take this program can be certified to work at a pharmacy or prepare themselves to continue their education in the medical field. Over the past two years we have had over 20 Lynwood High School and Firebaugh High School students complete the Pharmacy Technician online program and become fully certified by the time they finished high school.

Participating Schools:

Firebaugh High School
Lynwood High School

CTE Incentives Grant will be used to fund this program. Cost not to exceed $10,465.00.

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Requisition # from BEST: 22*0099

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: K12-SWP - (19-20 Health Science)

Funding Account Number: 01.0-63880.0-38000-10000-5840-7390000

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to renew agreement with The Music Center to provide arts integration instruction for transitional kindergarten, kindergarten, and first-grade students at all elementary schools from August 2021 to June 2022. 

The Music Center will provide ten (10) half-hour arts integration video lessons for each grade level. Lessons will be aligned with the California Content Standards for English Language Arts and Theater, as well as the Lynwood USD learning matrices. 

Cost includes curriculum, teacher planning meetings, teacher support, evaluation, and assessment. Not to exceed $6,394.00 per site.

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

Requisition # from BEST: 22*115

Name of Funding source and/or Location: LCAP Arts-Elementary Education

Funding Account Number: 01.0-01900.0-11114-10000-5810-7380000

Amount: $6,394.00 per site

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to enter into an agreement with Hector Bañuelos 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.

Services will meet Grant requirements by: 

• Providing tobacco and vaping awareness information to the community at district-wide and city-wide events, in person and/or virtually
• Providing 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
• Collaborating with District social workers, guidance counselors; and psychologists to address the root issues associated with tobacco and vaping dependency
• Collaborating 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 
• Referring students to counseling who have been identified for tobacco and vaping use 
• Developing a plan of action to decrease the number of reported tobacco and vaping use in the District
• Cultivating professional development modules to support counselors and other school personnel on trending use of tobacco and vaping products 
• Conducting parent workshops, trainings, and other activities for parents on recognizing signs of tobacco and vaping use

Total cost of services not to exceed $2,541.66 per month, for twelve (12) months. Fees will be paid with the California Department of Justice Tobacco Grant.

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

Requisition # from BEST: TBD

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: California Department of Justice Tobacco Grant, Student Services 

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

Amount: $30,500.00

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to renew agreement with Josefina Moreno to provide outreach services as a Migrant Education Program Community Liaison from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.

Lynwood Unified School District has provided the necessary funding to retain a Migrant Education Program Community Liaison to conduct outreach and support the families associated with the Migrant Education Program (MEP).

The Personnel Commission previously assessed that a professional expert designation is appropriate for Josefina Moreno due to the position's limited hours and evidence of professional expertise to provide temporary services. This enables the District's Migrant Education Program to remain in compliance with program requirements set forth by the California Department of Education (CDE) to retain funding.

Total cost of agreement services not to exceed $28,520.00. 

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

Requisition # from BEST: 22*0307

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Migrant Education 

Funding Account Number:  01.0-30600.0-48500-24950-5850-7350000 (PAC)
                                            01.0-30600.0-48500-21000-5850-7350000 (I & R)

Amount:  $7,130.00 (PAC)
               $21,390.00 (I & R)

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to renew agreement with the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) to provide Braille transcription services of materials for visually impaired students from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.

General Scope of Work:

- Search, order, and deliver Braille and large print books
- Arrange for Braille transcription of material not available from other services
- Provide resources from the Braille Production Unit Library
- Register students in the annual Report to American Printing House
- Order materials from this quote commensurate with the number of students registered

Cost for Braille and consultant services from LACOE's Division of Curriculum and Instructional Services for transcribers is $85/hour. 

Total cost not to exceed $28,400.00.

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

Requisition # from BEST: 22*0179

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0-65000.0-57700-11900-5810-7410000

Amount: Not to Exceed $28,400.00

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to renew agreement with Dr. Howard Taras to provide medical consultation services for students with special needs from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.

Dr. Howard Taras is a Professor of Pediatrics at the University of California, San Diego, providing consultation services for school districts. Dr. Taras will provide consultation as requested by District personnel.

Services may include:

- health-related protocols and procedures
- advisement on students with special health care needs
- interactions on behalf of District with students' physicians
- definition of medical necessity for occupational, physical, and speech therapies received by students

Cost not to exceed $4,480.00. Funding will be requested from the Medi-Cal Reimbursement Program.

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

Requisition # from BEST: 22*0175

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0-564000.0-57700-11100-5810-7410000

Amount: $4,480.00

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to renew an online subscription from N2Y, LLC for the Special Education Department for the 2021-2022 school year.

N2Y is a unique learning system that empowers students with complex learning needs to reach their full potential in a learning environment customized just for them. With accessible, differentiated lessons and activities, the research-based content enables every student to participate in daily, age-respectful, standards-based instruction.

N2Y provides an alternative curriculum and behavior monitoring tracking for all moderate/severe students. This is the same curriculum used during the 2020-2021 school year by other MidCities SELPA districts to support their moderate/severe classes.

The curriculum will support students with special needs based on their IEP and includes students with Autism (AUT), Other Health Impairment (OHI), Multiple Disabilities (MD), Speech and Language Impediment (SLI), Visually Impaired (VI), Intellectual Disability (ID), and/or Emotional Disturbance (ED).

Teachers will be trained on the latest digital instructional delivery platform, differentiated instruction methods aligned to the California content standards, assessment and data tools to guide instructional decisions, embedded life and transition skills to guide students on a path to independence, and best-in-class instructional support.

Cost includes online subscription and training.

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

Requisition # from BEST: 22*0183

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0-6500.0-57700-11900-5810-7410000

Amount: $25,000.00

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to renew agreement with Star-Haynes Family of Programs to provide tutorial services and compensatory services from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.

The Star-Haynes Family of Programs, a non-profit agency certified by the California Department of Education, provides specialized treatment and educational services for children with special needs relating to emotional development, autism, and learning disabilities. The renewal agreement will allow us to have a contract in place for future OAH settlement agreements in order to expedite services to families. 

Cost for services are as follows:

Supplemental Academic Services: $85.00 per hour
Occupational Therapy: $165 per hour
Language and Speech Services/Therapy: $165 per hour
Orientation and Mobility Instruction, Visual Impairment, or Deaf/Hard of Hearing: $100 per hour
Functional Behavior Assessment: $1,850 per student
Functional Behavior Assessment with 1:1 Aide Determination: $2,050 per student

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

Requisition # from BEST:  22*0189

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0-65000.0-57700-11900-5810-7410000

Amount: Varies

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to renew agreement with the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) to provide transportation services for students with special needs and disabilities for the 2021-2022 school year.

LACOE Transportation continues to provide services for the moderate/severe students as well as our students that need to attend neighboring districts due to specialized academic services which require safe transportation. These services are imperative to the integrity of the Special Education program. 

Cost includes transportation services.

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

Requisition # from BEST: 22*0206 

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Special Education Dept.

Funding Account Number: 01.0-07240.0-57500-36000-5811-7410000

Amount: Varies

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to renew agreement with Enome, Inc., commonly known as GoalbookToolkit, to provide a database of Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals for students with special needs from July 2021 to June 2022.

Goalbook Toolkit is a one-of-a-kind solution that improves student outcomes by increasing teacher effectiveness throughout the special education process. Goalbook Toolkit is an online solution that builds teacher capacity to develop higher-quality IEP goals and implement them with more effective specially designed instruction. Professional development is included for all teachers providing services to students with special needs, from Resource Specialist to Moderate/Severe. The training builds teachers' capacity to create goals and reports on student progress that are shared with parents.

Goalbook Toolkit guides teachers to confidently identify student present levels and write data driven goals. The toolkit helps teachers successfully implement IEP goals and monitor progress with instant access to research-based instructional strategies and classroom-ready resources.

Goalbook Toolkit helps support the demands of special education in this unique environment by:

• Providing assessments and a present level of performance tools to help identify areas of regression and urgent needs for skill recoupment, including essential standard areas

•  Supporting the development of skills based and standards aligned IEP goals with the appropriate levels of scaffolding to support both recoupment and growth

• Delivering classroom-ready resources and strategies that support planning and the delivery of specially designed instruction in both classroom and remote environments

Cost is $760.00 per teacher and/or Speech Language Pathologist.

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

Requisition # from BEST:  22*0208

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Special Education Dept.

Funding Account Number: 01.0-65000.0-57700-11900-5810-7410000

Amount: $750.00 per teacher

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to renew agreement with Curriculum Associates to provide training for Special Education teachers from August 2021 to May 2022.

Curriculum Associates will provide professional development sessions on the Brigance Inventory of Development. The criterion-referenced assessment will be used for students from preschool through high school.

The Brigance Inventory of Development helps educators determine present level of performance, develop measurable IEP goals and objectives, target instruction based on assessment results and monitor progress for a wide range of students, including lower-functioning students to meet IDEA requirements. New teachers to Special Education require this training to stay in compliance with requirements.

The training will cover the following skill areas which align to State and Common Core Standards:

• Physical Development (Pre-ambulatory, Gross Motor, and Fine Motor)
• Language Development
• Literacy, Mathematics and Science
• Daily Living
• Social and Emotional Development

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

Requisition # from BEST: 22*0211

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0-33100.0-50010-21000-5220-7410000

Amount: $6,000.00

The administration requests approval to renew agreement with Maxim Staffing Solutions, an outside agency, to provide nurse coverage as needed for the 2021-2022 school year.

Maxim Staffing Solutions will provide Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) services for students with special needs and general education students who require health services to access a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) will provide restroom assistance to students with mobility needs. Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) will attend to the medical needs of the students including, but not limited to, feeding and ventilator support, and administering daily injections. 

This approval will support health related service needs for students under the Special Education Department and Student Services Department. 

LVN services not to exceed $42.00 per hour.

CNA services not to exceed $31.00 per hour. 

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

Requisition # from BEST:  22*0198/22* 0417

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0-65000.0-57700-11900-5810-7410000-Special Education 
                                           01.0-01900.0-00000-31400-5850-7420000-Student Services 

Amount: LVN services not to exceed $42.00 per hour
              CNA services not to exceed $31.00 per hour

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to renew agreements with non-public schools listed below to provide services for students with specific academic and behavioral needs from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.

These agreements are in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which protects the right of all qualified individuals with disabilities to be entitled to Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE), within the jurisdiction of a school district. The students attending non-public schools require support and services beyond what Lynwood USD can provide on-site. It was agreed upon the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) to place these students in a non-public school.

As required by Ed Code 56155 and 56156.4, the Local Educational Agency (LEA) will cover visitation costs, such as hotel accommodations, meals and related travel expenses for parents to visit their child at the assigned Residential Treatment Center.

The rates are based on individual services provided to each student based on their special education eligibility as indicated in student's Individual Education Plan (IEP).

The following Non-Public Schools will provide services:

Beacon Day $376,410.00
Charis Youth Center $300,895.00
Epiphany $319,982.00
Marianne Frostig $167,901.00
Personal Coaching Systems $291,055.00
Speech & Language Development Center $1,271,977.00
Spectrum (Rossier) $820,645.00
Cinnamon Hills $220,000.00

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

Requisition # from BEST:  22*0214, 22*0215, 22*0216, 22*0217, 22*0218, 22*0219, 22*0220, 22*0221

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0-65000.0-57700-11900-5810-7410000

Amount: Not to Exceed the Amount Listed for Each Non-Public School 

The administration requests approval to purchase the annual SOLIDWORKS educational online license from GoEngineer for the 2021-2022 school year.

SOLIDWORKS offers complete 3-D software tools that allows the user to create, simulate, publish, and manage data. SOLIDWORKS products are easy to learn and use, and work together to design products better, faster, and more cost effectively. The SOLIDWORKS ease-of-use allows more engineers, designers, and other technology professionals to take advantage of 3-D in bringing their designs to life.

SOLIDWORKS software allows students to use the latest Computer Aided Design (CAD) draft and design program used by engineers, designers and technical professionals.  The software will allow Engineering teachers to offer training to students by creating a path for them to complete their SOLIDWORKS certificate before they graduate from high school.  Attaining these certificates will make the students more marketable for internships, paid part-time jobs and college acceptance into schools of Engineering.  Approximately 200 students will have access in both Engineering programs to train with the SOLIDWORKS software. 

Participating Schools:

Firebaugh High School
John Ude, Lead Teacher

Lynwood High School
Christian Munguia, Lead Teacher

Total cost for annual software license not to exceed $4,800.00.

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

Requisition # from BEST: 22*0225

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0-35500.0-38006-10000-5840-7390000

Amount: $4,800.00

 [X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to renew an agreement with Applied Educational Systems to provide Medical Assistant online curriculum through HealthCenter 21 for the 2021-2022 school year.

Applied Educational Systems (AES) is an educational program designed for health care instructors to provide digital learning and online support for health and medical technology. The digital curriculum allows students to access up-to-date materials, interactive lessons, and projects to support health science learning. The program allows the teacher to focus on lab assignments and application of the curriculum. 

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Incentives Grant funds allow for purchasing of supplemental curriculum to support the Career Technical Education.  Using this program will allow our Medical Assistant and Biomedical Science teachers to use a blended learning model approach to medical terminology, and clinical administrator (front/back office).  Funds are used to enhance, improve or expand programs. Through this program, students would have access to a variety of course curriculum in health science and health occupations.

Instructors will use the program to enhance their current curriculum. Students can work at their own pace which helps to facilitate learning while using the resources to provide instruction. This will support both a blended and distance learning model. 

Participating Schools:
Firebaugh High School
Lynwood High School

Cost for student licenses not to exceed $15,900.00.

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

Requisition # from BEST: 22*0230

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: K12-SWP - Secondary Education

Funding Account Number: 01.0-63880.0-38000-10000-5840-7390000

Amount: $15,900.00

The administration requests approval to enter into an agreement with Dr. Jack A. Naglieri, Ph.D., to provide two webinar trainings on the administration and interpretation of the Cognitive Assessment System, Second Edition (CAS-2) on August 16, 2021 and October 18, 2021.

Dr. Naglieri is currently a Research Professor at the University of Virginia, Senior Research Scientist at the Devereux Center for Resilient Children, and Emeritus Professor of Psychology at George Mason University. Dr. Naglieri has developed many assessments utilized by psychologists and educators including the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test, the Cognitive Assessment System, and the Autism Spectrum Rating Scale. He is renowned for the PASS Theory of Intelligence and its application using the CAS for identification of specific learning disabilities using the Discrepancy Consistency Method, fair and equitable assessment of diverse populations, and academic interventions related to the PASS neurocognitive processes.

The webinar trainings will provide the following:

- administration and interpretation of the CAS-2
- administration and interpretation of the CAS-2 Español for English Language Learners
- discussion on the use of the CAS-2 for identification of specific learning disabilities using the Discrepancy Consistency Method
- discussion on the use of the CAS-2 in diverse populations as an equitable assessment tool

School psychologists, Special Education Coordinators and Program Specialists will participate in the webinar training. This professional development will ensure that the psychoeducational evaluations written by school psychologists are legally in compliance.

Cost for the training is $3,600.00. Funding for the workshop will be requested from the Medi-Cal Reimbursement Program.

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

Requisition # from BEST:  22*0236

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0-56400.0-57700-21000-5220-7410000

Amount: $3,600.00

The administration requests approval for payment of annual fees for the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program for the 2021-2022 school year.

AVID's mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society. AVID students are taught to think critically, collaborate, and set high expectations to confidently conquer the challenges they encounter. They also graduate and attend college.

All sites will receive access to AVID materials that will assist in the implementation of AVID's College Readiness program, as well as a subscription to AVID weekly.

AVID will provide the following:

• AVID Membership Fees 
• AVID Weekly Secondary
  

Participating School Sites:
Cesar Chavez Middle School
Hosler Middle School
Firebaugh High School
Lynwood High School

Total cost for annual fees for each middle school and high school site not to exceed $18,716.00.

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

Requisition # from BEST: 22*0265

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0-30100.0-11100-10000-5310-7390000

Amount: $18,716.00

 [X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to renew agreements with Independent Educational Evaluators to provide as-needed services based on IEP for students with special needs for the 2021-2022 school year.

Consultants will conduct Independent Educational Evaluations (lEEs) for the purpose of determining a special education program for the student. An lEE is conducted by a qualified examiner who is not employed by the District.

The purpose of this list of providers is to assist parents in their request for independent specialized assessments. In addition, the processing time is efficient and effective to provide services for students.

The following qualified examiners will provide renewal services: 

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

Requisition # from BEST: 22*0246, 22*0247,22*0248, 22*0250, 22*0251, 22*0252, 22*0253, 22*0254,
                                         22*0255, 22*0256, 22*0257, 22*0258, 22*0259, 22*0260

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Special Education Dept.

Funding Account Number: 01.0-65000.0-57700-11900-5810-7410000
      01.0-33100.0-57700-11900-5810-7410000

Amount: Not to Exceed Amount Listed Per Provider

The administration requests approval to renew agreement with the San Joaquin County Office of Education to provide the Special Education Information System (SEIS) program for the 2021-2022 school year.

SEIS is the online Individual Education Program (IEP) system used by the District to maintain IEP records and adhere with state reporting requirements and compliance. SEIS trainers will provide training on developing compliant IEPs for students who are eligible for special education services, checking errors related to state reporting, and working collaboratively with fellow service providers in developing this legal document. The integration component improves information, procedures and protocols and thereby improves the accuracy of data reported to CDE throughout the school year.

The agreement fulfills a state mandate which requires LEAs to provide parents the option of using an electronic signature for upcoming IEPs as now allowed by the California Department of Education for students with special needs. The required electronic signature allows LUSD to implement the agreed upon supports and services in lieu of in-person signature for all virtual meetings with parents.

The total cost per current student with an IEP is $8.50. The amount is not to exceed $13,700.00.

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

Requisition # from BEST:  22*0266

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Special Education Dept.

Funding Account Number: 01.0-65000.0-57700-11900-5810-7410000

Amount: Not to Exceed $13,700.00

The administration requests approval to renew agreement with Competitive Learning Model (CLM) Center for Excellence for the 2021-2022 school year.

The Competitive Learning Model (CLM) classes are for students who have moderate/severe behavior with cognitive disabilities that are best serviced in CLM classrooms. The Center for Excellence agreement includes classroom licenses to run CLM classes in Pre K-12 classrooms.

The needs of the CLM classroom staff is to expand the professional development of current staff who were not previously part of the CLM learning model. In addition, with the added responsibility of the program transfer, we are building capacity and efficacy in our teachers to expand the continuum of services for our students. This training is crucial to the success of student engagement as it provides behavioral strategies, effective instructional practices, social emotional awareness skills to support all students in the CLM classrooms.

Cost and services include the following:

-Administration fee for CLM Program Facilitator
-CLM enrollment fee
-CLM Summer Academy and Coach
-Annual CLM license team and coach training and implementation support contract from Tucci Learning Solutions 
-CLM Project Coordinator training

Cost per class is $24,372. 

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

Requisition # from BEST:  22*0281

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0-65000.0-57700-11900-5810-7410000

Amount: $24,372 per class

The administration requests approval to renew agreement with Project Lead the Way, Inc. (PLTW) for the 2021-2022 school year.

Project Lead the Way (PLTW) is a nationally recognized and accredited organization that provides professional development and curricula in the area of STEM for secondary and higher education. PLTW is at the forefront in providing strong educational opportunities for students in engineering, biotech, and computer technology.

Participating Schools:

Cesar Chavez Middle School
Hosler Middle School
Lynwood High School
Marco A. Firebaugh High School

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

Requisition # from BEST: 22*0068

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0-91800.0-11100-10000-5880-7390000
                                          01.0-63870.0-38000-10000-5880-7390000

Amount: $8,300.00 CTEIG
              $2,850.00 Verizon Grant

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to renew agreement with Orenda Education to expand coaching services and professional learning for the 2021-2022 school year.

Orenda Education will provide services to support the District in the expanded implementation of systems and practices to prepare our administrators, teachers, and staff on acceleration of learning for at promise students as outlined in our Extended Learning Opportunity Plan. Administrators will receive tiered support as it relates to our data systems, technical assistance, and reflection sessions  to support acceleration and intervention.  Each coaching session will include time for collaborative and individual coaching of site and district administrators. 

This proposal also makes available professional development opportunities for teachers and classified staff as it pertains to our English Learners. This preparation will support extended learning for students as they relate to designated and integrated English Language development. These strategies will support our goal of increased learning and reclassification of our English Learner population. Professional learning for teachers will support the mitigation of learning loss, acceleration, and enrichment for all students K-12. 

Cost not to exceed $35,338.23 per school.

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

Requisition # from BEST:  22*0349 

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0-74220.0-00000-21400-5850-7490000 

Amount: Not to exceed $35,338.23 per school. 

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to renew agreement with the AVID center for the third year of AVID Excel Implementation for the 2021-2022 school year.

An AVID Excel Elective for the middle schools will continue to change the trajectory of long-term English language learners by accelerating language acquisition, developing literacy, and placing the AVID Excel student on the path to high school AVID and college preparation courses.

AVID Excel will provide: 

Access to Excel-specific content and electronic resources on MyAVID:
1. Phone, virtual, email support for implementation
2. One year licensing for the reproduction of materials for classroom use
3. Use of AVID Excel intellectual property, Excel curriculum resources, and Excel logo for the year
4. Access to District Leaders webinars and professional learning modules, as well as the ability to register for AVID Excel Summer Institute strands

Excel Curriculum Library: Printed and electronic resources to support implementation for 7th and 8th grade students which will support  AVID Excel Summer Bridge and AVID Excel Year-Long Implementation. 

Participating Schools:
Cesar Chavez Middle School
Hosler Middle School 

Total cost of services, not to exceed $1,999.00.

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

Requisition # from BEST: 22*0302

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Title III

Funding Account Number: 01.0-42030.0-47600-10000-5310-7350000

Amount: $1,999.00

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to renew agreement with Paradigm Health Care Services, LLC., to assist with Medi-Cal billing and claiming services from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.

Paradigm Health Care Services has provided services to the District for Medi-Cal billing and claiming services since 2009-2010. Paradigm Healthcare Services prepares documentation required by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) for the purpose of submitting reimbursement requests for services provided by School Psychologists, Speech and Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and Credentialed School Nurses. Paradigm HealthCare also provides management reports, program analysis, and audit support.

The service fees for the Local Educational Agency (LEA) Medi-Cal billing is 13.5% of the gross amount the district receives from medical related services. The service fee of 13.5% is deducted from the medical funds received by the district. There is no direct cost to the District for this service.

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

Requisition # from BEST: N/A

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Medi-Cal Reimbursement, Special Education Department

Funding Account Number: 01.0-56400.0-00000-21000-5890-7410000 

Amount: The service fee of 13.5% is deducted from the medical funds received by the District (fee not to exceed $500,000.00).

The administration requests approval to renew agreement with Downey-Montebello Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) to provide services for students with special needs for the 2021-2022 school year.

Downey-Montebello SELPA will continue to provide services for students with hearing and visual impairment, and orientation and mobility needs. These services were previously provided by the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) Special Education program.

Total cost of agreement is $1,600,000.00.

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

Requisition # from BEST: 22*0177
                                         22*0178

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0-65000.0-57700-11900-5810-7410000

Amount: $1,600,000.00

The administration requests approval for payment of diploma annual fees for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program at Marco Antonio Firebaugh High School for the 2021-2022 school year.

Through the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, students gain the rigor which helps to facilitate successful participation in college courses. Assessments with passing scores provides students the option to receive credit for college courses and advance in sequence. 

Cost of $11,650.00 will cover the cost of school participation in the International Baccalaureate program.

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

Requisition # from BEST: 21*0119

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0-01900.0-11142-10000-5880-7390000

Amount: $11,650.00

 [X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to renew agreement with Total Education Solutions (TES) to provide compensatory services for students with special needs for the 2021-2022 school year.

Total Education Solutions (TES) provides innovative multidisciplinary education and therapeutic services in schools, homes, clinics, communities, and online for children and adults with special needs, as well as other related services. In the past, TES has provided Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA), school psychologist, and academic services when needed. The Special Education Department also utilizes TES for Office of Administrative Hearing (OAH) cases.

TES offers services related to special education management, staffing, school governance, fiscal monitoring, professional development, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) compliance, and customized solutions. At the family-centered clinics, they offer a variety of therapeutic services for children and adults with special needs, including those in the Autism spectrum.

Total Education Solutions (TES) services include: 

- OAH Cases
- Therapeutic Services
- Online Support
- Travel Expenses

Cost not to exceed $120,000.00.

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

Requisition # from BEST:  22*0196

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Special Education Dept.

Funding Account Number: 01.0-65000.0-57700-11900-5810-7410000

Amount: $120,000.00

The administration requests approval to renew agreement with Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) to provide Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) Tier III training for Lynwood Unified School District (LUSD) staff during the 2021-2022 school year. 

LACOE will provide the school District with services on establishing greater district-wide commitment to Tier III of Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS). LACOE will assist school leaders to build the foundation for site level PBIS by enhancing leadership teams that address behavioral experience school-wide.

In efforts to provide Social Emotional Supports to students due to the traumatic events students encountered during the Covid-19 pandemic, PBIS will provide positive supports activities, resources, trainings and events district-wide. 

Training services includes seventeen (17) school sites, at a cost of $4,500.00 per school. 

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

Requisition # from BEST: 22*192

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0-01900.0-00000-31100-5810-7420000

Amount: $4,500.00 per school.

[X] Approval          [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to renew agreement with the Child Abuse Prevention Center (CAPC) to implement the CA Foster Youth Initiative (CA FYI) program from July 30, 2021 to July 30, 2022. 

The CA Foster Youth Initiative (CA FYI) is a project administered through the Child Abuse Prevention Center (CAPC), in conjunction with the CA Volunteers and AmeriCorps that have collaborated to create a service-based statewide program that supports foster and McKinney-Vento homeless students. The CA FYI provides a pathway for a partnership to engage AmeriCorps members. The partnership creates a mentoring-based program to support foster and McKinney-Vento homeless students by providing enrichment services, case management services, tutoring referrals, financial literacy workshops, mental health referrals, connections to community-based agencies, and other supports. 

Due to the nature of the partnership, each AmeriCorps member will receive a stipend according to the guidelines negotiated in the contract that will include all terms and conditions. The program will be accessible year-round and be offered as support program services for both foster and McKinney-Vento homeless students and their families during the Fall and Spring semesters. Data collection and form documentation will be implemented to support the program and students’ academic goals. 

We are requesting six (6) AmeriCorps members to provide services for foster and homeless students.  Four (4) members will complete 1,200 hours and two (2) members will complete 900 hours during the 2021-2022 school year. 200 Foster Youth and 400 McKinney Vento students will be serviced by the Americorps members. Members will begin prior to the start of the school year to work with the Lynwood Job Opportunity Youth (LJOY) summer Foster Youth and McKinney-Vento program participants. 

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

Requisition # from Best: TBD

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0-30100.011100-10000-5810-7350000

Amount: Not to exceed $69,250.00

[X]Approval                 [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to enter into an agreement with the Committee for Children to provide Second Step Social Emotional Learning professional development workshops for K-8th grade teachers and staff for the 2021-2022 school year.

For over 40 years, the Committee for Children has committed to developing and supporting the use of research-based Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) curricula in schools. SEL creates a positive school climate that supports learning and academic success, while narrowing the achievement gap. Contributing to greater well-being, social-emotional skills help prevent youth violence, bullying, and substance abuse. Schools received the SEL curriculum and this professional development is part of the implementation of the previously purchased curriculum.

This training is necessary to effectively implement the program. This program was selected through recommendations of the Los Angeles County Office of Education and the Positive Behavior Intervention Systems (PBIS) teams. 

The total cost of the professional development services for all elementary and middle school sites is not to exceed $65,514.60.

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

Requisition # from BEST: 22*0232

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Student Services Department

Funding Account Number: 01.0-01900.0-00000-21400-5220-7350000

Amount: $65,514.60

The administration requests approval for the Educational Services Department to hold an administrative retreat at the Freehand Hotel in Los Angeles, CA on August 5-6, 2021. 

The LUSD Educational Services Administrators' Retreat is designed to prepare for the 2021-2022 academic year to ensure that District administrators understand the roles, responsibilities, and expectations aligned to the Strategic Plan and the District Mission and Vision. During the retreat, student achievement data will be reviewed to set goals for each department. These District and site priorities will include specific accountability measures to ensure alignment of resources and personnel. 

Participants include:
Dr. Shawna Dinkins, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services
Christine Arostigue Manson, Director, Secondary Education
Dr. Veronica Bloomfield, Director, Early Childhood Education
Dr. Patricia Brent-Sanco, Director, Equity, Access, and Instructional Services
Ricardo Jurado, Assistant Director, Research and Evaluation
Celinna Pinelo, Principal on Special Assignment, Educational Services
Dr. Maribel Martinez, Director, Student Services
Jessica Salazar, Administrative Assistant, Educational Services

Cost for hotel, meals, travel expenses, and materials will be approximately $400 per participant. 

Cost of meeting room rental will be approximately $700.00.

Total cost not to exceed $3,900.00.

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

Requisition # from BEST: 22*0348

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0-01900.0-00000-21000-5220-7490000 

Amount: Not to exceed $3,900.00

The administration requests approval to enter into agreement with Professional Tutors of America, Inc. to provide tutorial services and compensatory services from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.

The Professional Tutors of America, Inc., a non-profit agency certified by the California Department of Education, provides specialized treatment and educational services for children with special needs relating to emotional development, autism, and learning disabilities. The approval agreement will allow the Special Education Department to have a contract in place for future OAH settlement agreements.

Cost for services are as follows:

Behavior Intervention: $85.00-$125.00 per hour
Occupational Therapy: $125.00 per hour
Language and Speech Services/Therapy: $125.00 per hour
Counseling/Guidance: $125.00 per hour
Vocational Ed. and Career Development, Transition: $90.00 per hour
Academic Tutoring-Sped. Credential: $80.00 per hour
Academic Achievement Test (Woodcock Johnson IV/Scantron Performance and Achievement Series): $80.00 per hour

Total cost not to exceed $90,000.00.

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

Requisition # from BEST: 22*0193

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0-65000.0-57700-11900-5810-7410000

Amount: $90,000.00

The administration requests approval to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Turnaround Arts: California for Abbott and Washington Elementary Schools for the 2021-2022 school year.

The agreement with Turnaround Arts confirms Abbott Elementary School's participation as a Turnaround Arts school with active status in year four (4) of the program and Washington Elementary School's participation as a Turnaround Arts school with establishing status in year one (1).

Turnaround Arts will support and guide Abbott and Washington Elementary Schools as they implement a whole-school strategy that utilizes the arts to strengthen the school's achievement efforts, including the following:

- building teacher capacity to support student learning through arts-based instructional strategies
- improving school culture and climate through the arts
- increasing family engagement through the arts

Services provided are no cost to 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: No Cost to the District

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to enter into an agreement with Big City Signs Graphics to design three murals at Lynwood High School.

Big City is a license contractor based in Southern California who specializes in hand painted graphics and custom signs. Big City has worked with many advertising agencies, public and private schools, retail stores, restaurants, colleges and universities, and more. 

Big City will design the new Home of the Knights Mural at Lynwood High School directly onto wall surface using oil-based enamel paints.

Cost of $29,700.00 includes labor, materials, and supplies.

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

Requisition # from BEST: 22*0442

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0-01900.0-11114-27000-5890-7390000

Amount: $29,700.00

 [X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The following is the Certificated Personnel Report for July 22, 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

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

Administration requests approval of a Variable Term Waiver for two (2) employees for the 2021-2022 school year. Due to the pandemic, many teacher credential candidates may be unable to complete all components of their credential program. The Commission on Teacher Credentialing (Commission) created a pathway that will allow these educators to obtain a Variable Term Waiver (VTW), secure employment and complete their remaining credential requirements during their first year of practice.

The employees below were on track to complete the credential program but were unable to complete one or more of the following:  clinical practice hours, coursework, exams, or a performance assessment required for program completion. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many of the required examination dates were cancelled or limited.  

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 ratification of an agreement renewal with Scoot Subs to provide back-up certificated and classified substitutes from April 23, 2021 to December 31, 2021.

The Board approved an item for this renewal; however due to unprecedented substitute shortages and a need for additional support as we re-opened schools last spring, an additional increase of $40,000 is required for substitute services provided.

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

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

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

Requisition # from BEST: TBD

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

Funding Account Number: Various Funding Sources

Amount: Not to Exceed $40,000.00

Administration requests approval to attend the 2021 ACSA Personnel Institute in Long Beach, CA from September 29, 2021 to October 1, 2021.

This will be an in-person event. Attendees will discover new ideas, stay up-to-date on the latest research and legal issues, and learn new concepts and ideas for future implementation in the Human Resources office.

Topics include: 
- A chronology of annual "Must Do's" for Human Resources
- Best practices for online recruitment
- Best supervision and evaluation practices
- Branding, sourcing, recruiting a Diverse Workforce (developing, hiring, retaining)
- Cease and desist/grievances
- Communications
- Current trends at the negotiation table
- Employee misconduct investigations
- CTC Updates
- Hot Topics
- How to win a certificated dismissal case
- Leaves
- Legal updates
- Managing morale
- Mental health
- Scope of bargaining session
- STRS & PERS
- Wage, hours, overtime
- Workers Comp

Attendees: 
Brian Lucas, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
Carlos J. Zaragoza, Director of Human Resources
Geraldine Ormeo, Director of Classified Personnel
Geraldine Rescinito, Assistant Director of Human Resources

Cost includes registration fees.

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

Requisition # from BEST: 22*0282

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: TBD

Funding Account Number: TBD

Amount: Not to Exceed $2,700.00

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

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

Requisition # from BEST: N/A

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

Funding Account Number: Various Funding Sources

Amount: Varies

The administration requests approval for Classified employees to provide summer work as needed from June 17, 2021 to July 30, 2021 or sooner. 

Staffing will be assigned to provide support for K-8 Summer Bridge Academy, Extended School Year (ESY) and Summer Program.

List of names attached.

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

Staff requests approval for classified substitutes (Limited-Term/On Call/Additional Hours as Needed) to work from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.

Rate of Pay: Normal hourly rate per currently assigned classification, range and step.

List of names attached.

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

The administration requests approval of the bilingual stipend for classified employees (CSEA/Confidential) for payment of services rendered as per contractual obligation (CSEA Contract, Article VIII, Section 8.4) during the 2020-2021 school year in the amount of $62,070.00

The verification process is multi-step:

(1) managers must submit a signed form certifying via signature that specific employees have been participating in work-related translating during the previous fiscal year; and

(2) employees must have passed a bilingual/bi-literate exam provided by a statewide testing consortium and locally content validated by subject matter experts, as per EEOC Testing Uniform Guidelines, in order to meet District fluency standards.

List of names attached.

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: $62,070.00

Staff requests approval of the attendance incentive/perfect attendance stipend for classified employees for maintaining a minimal absence record (use of two or less sick days per fiscal year) during the 2020-21 school year.

The implementation steps are as follows:
(1) an informational correspondence is sent to classified employees along with an application
(2) employees who wish to be considered for the stipend must return the application by the application  deadline
(3) a listing is established by Classified Personnel after reviewing the applications
(4) the listing is audited by Payroll to ensure the days claimed by the employees are officially reflected in the District payroll system

Employees who do not submit an application by the designated deadline are not considered for the stipend. Furthermore, this stipend only pertains to sick days; use of vacation does not impact receipt of the stipend. 

This item comes before the Board during the 2020-21 fiscal year for services rendered during the 2021-22 year due to verification procedures, as some employees who apply for consideration are 12-month employees. Thus, the District must wait until the end of the fiscal year to analyze applications and verify accuracy of data.

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: $118,000.00

Staff requests approval of the Warrant and ACH Schedule for the period of June 2, 2021 through June 29, 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: $9,010,403.79

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

Staff requests approval of participation in the 40 hour basic Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) online training course.

The online course is a prerequisite for the upcoming 2-Day CPTED in-person training in November 2021. Participants must complete the online CPTED Basic training prior to attending the 2-day CPTED training by November 1, 2021. Trainings are part of the terms and conditions that apply to the School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) grant award package to benefit all school sites within the District. The training teaches the proper design and effective use of the built and social environment to achieve a more productive use of space and a reduction of crime. Along with plan review, report writing, presentation skills, lighting, planning and zoning, and behavioral management.

In November 2021 the participants must attend, as it is a requirement of the School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) grant, a 2-Day CPTED training in Las Vegas, NV that is specialized in school topics. A separate agenda item will be submitted for the upcoming 2-day training.

Fees will be paid with the 2020 COPS Office School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) funds.

Participants:
Tiffany Bell, Director of Benefits and Risk Management
Gustavo Gonzalez, Director of Maintenance, Operations and Transportation 
Gregory Jennings, Chief of Security
Paul Garcia, Assistant Chief of Security 
Jose Jauregui, Student Services Coordinator 
Janet Andrade, Secretary

Total cost for registration for six participants is $3,570.00.

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

Requisition # from BEST: TBD

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: SVPP Funds

Funding Account Number: 01.0-92300.0-00000-72000-5220-7640000

Amount: $3,570.00

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

Staff requests approval to renew service agreement with POMS and Associates Insurance Broker to provide excess workers' compensation insurance coverage from July 1, 2021 to July 1, 2022.

POMS and Associates offers a broad range of business insurance and brokerage services and provides the most up-to-date information on workers' compensation insurance policies. POMS is a proven resource in providing innovative and cost-effective solutions to meet the needs of Lynwood USD. 

The approval of agreement allows POMS and Associates Insurance Brokers to bind the Safety National Casualty Corporation program selected with a total premium, including taxes and fees, of $205,144.00.

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

Requisition # from BEST: 22*0124

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Workers' Comp Fund

Funding Account Number: 67.0-00000.0-00000-72000-5850-0000000

Amount: $205,144.00

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

Staff requests approval of forty-five (45) day Budget Revisions in accordance with Education Code 42127(h).

In accordance with Education Code 42127(h), not later than forty-five (45) days after the Governor signs the annual Budget Act, the school districts shall make available for public review any revisions in revenues and expenditures made to its Adopted Budget as the result of the enacted State Budget Act.

The State Budget Act increases the Concentration Add-ons % of the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) funding calculation from 50% to 65%, which adds about $6.4 million to our LCFF revenue.  Also, included in the revisions are the one-time COVID related Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) III and ELO.  All these new revenues, however, are earmarked for additional services.  Consequently, the expenditures budget will be increased by the same amount and the adjustments have no impact to the fund balance.

Staff requests approval of the attached budget revisions summary reflecting the changes between the 2021-22 Adopted Budget and the enacted State Budget Act.

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

Requisition# from BEST: N/A

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

Funding Account Number: N/A

Amount: N/A

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

Staff requests approval to renew agreement with Resolver Inc. to provide professional services for the security department during the 2021-2022 School Year.

Resolver, Inc. provides software that automatically captures activity, incident information, formats and presents it in a mobile-friendly way. It creates a custom shift report that makes information available as soon as it is reported using the built-in report generator. The software automates IT risk and compliance processes to reduce cost, resources and effort required to effectively manage cybersecurity programs. 

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

Requisition # from BEST: 22*0169

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: General Fund - LCAP/Campus Safety

Funding Account Number: 01.0-00000.0-00000-83000-5850-7680000 

Amount: $4,489.90

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

Staff requests approval to enter into a consulting service agreement with Ergo Eval to perform ergonomic assessments during the 2021-22 school year.

The District has used Ergo Eval for several of its most recent actuarial studies. Continued use of Ergo Eval to perform comprehensive ergonomic risk assessments is the first step for employers who want to reduce absenteeism. The goal of an ergonomic assessment is to identify these risk factors and quantify them so that the District can make measurable improvements in the work environment. A thorough ergonomic assessment is the foundation for creating a safer, healthier, less injury-prone workplace and improving overall workplace wellness.

Estimated costs for services during the 2021-2022 fiscal year is $5,000.00. Fees will be paid from the Workers' Compensation Fund.

Cost includes consultation and travel expenses.

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

Requisition # from BEST: 22*0067

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Workers Comp Fund

Funding Account Number: 67.0-00000.0-00000-72000-5850-000000

Amount: $5,000.00

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

Staff requests approval to renew property and liability insurance with Southern California Relief (SCR) Liability Excess Fund Joint Powers Authority from July 1, 2021 to July 1, 2022. 

The renewal rate is indicative of the market conditions and our claim/loss record. Total premium of $1,417,513.00, plus approximately $10,000 for claims administration services. 

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

Requisition # from BEST: 22*0314

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: 

Funding Account Number: 67.0-00000.0-00000-81000-5450-7690000

Amount: $1,417,513.00 - Premium
       $10,000.00 - Claims Administration Services

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The staff requests approval of Resolution 21-22/03, usage of Proposition 30, Education Protection Account (EPA) funding.

On November 6, 2012, the California voters approved Proposition 30, a temporary increase in sales and personal income taxes to prevent further reduction of education funding. The proceeds generated under Proposition 30 are restricted for direct instruction and pupil support services related expenditures. Administrative costs are prohibited. Proposition 30 also requires the school districts to determine the usage of the EPA funding in the open session of a public meeting annually, beginning in school year 2018-19.

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

Requisition # from BEST: N/A

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

Funding Account Number: N/A

Amount: N/A

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

Staff requests approval to renew a service agreement with Return to Work Partners (R2WP) to provide services for essential job function analysis, facilitation of accommodation meetings and management of a return to work program on as-needed basis from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.

Return to Work Partners (R2WP) is a consulting firm specializing in workers' compensation related disability compliance. The firm serves numerous municipalities and school districts, including Long Beach USD, Pasadena USD and Compton USD. R2WP has also served LUSD previously, implementing the accommodation meeting process and the job function analysis.

Work-related injuries can be very costly and operationally disruptive. An effective accommodation meeting and return to work program are critical in mitigating these negative impacts.

Cost of services, not to exceed $25,000.00.

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

Requisition # from BEST: 22*0318

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Self Insurance Fund

Funding Account Number: 67.0-00000-0000-6000-5850-000000

Amount: $25,000.00

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests acceptance of the 2019-20 Financial and Compliance Audit Report.

Pursuant to Education Codes 41020 - 41020.8, school districts are required to conduct an independent audit of all funds and activities under the control of the Governing Board each year. The Education Codes 15278 further require that funds received from Bond proceeds undergo an independent performance audit.

The 2019-20 audit of Measure K and Measure N has been completed and the staff is recommending the Board to accept the audit reports.

Audit reports are submitted under a separate cover. Reports are available at the Superintendent's Office for review.

Renewal Contract   [  ]           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

The administration requests approval to renew agreement with Eagle Software to conduct Aeries training districtwide from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.

These trainings are designed to support the District's initiative of providing student academic information to staff, parents, and students via Aeries.net.

Aeries provides customized trainings to meet the District's needs to build capacity and knowledge in the use of the District's students information system. These training sessions will help personnel working at school sites to have the basic and in-depth knowledge needed to ensure accurate student data entry and reporting. These training sessions will help District staff and teachers use additional features including gradebook, parent portal and elementary electronic report cards.

Approximately twenty (20) sessions will be provided throughout the year.

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

Requisition # from BEST: 22*62

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0.00000.00000.77000.5840.7620000                

Amount: $1,800.00 per session

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to enter into an agreement with CSM for additional compliance services in creating the required forms and applications to be reimbursed as identified in the FCC Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) Program for the 2021-2022 school year.

The Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") has established the Emergency Connectivity Fund Program ("ECF"), to help schools and libraries by funding connected devices and broadband connections for students, school staff, and library patrons, who would otherwise lack sufficient access to fully engage in remote learning and virtual library services, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The District desires CSM utilize the established filing and reporting guidelines to assist the District in creating the required forms and applications to be reimbursed for eligible costs as outlined in the FCC Report and Order FCC 21-58 related to the Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF).

CSM shall provide to District completed forms and processes related to all ECF applicable applications (excluding applications for non-commercially available broadband service) of the Federal Communications Commission ECF Program. Additional Compliance Services provided to include the following:

• Assist and coordinate the preparation and filing of FCC ECF forms.
• Assist and coordinate the preparation and filing of:
  • Item 21 (or applicable) Attachments
  • Invoicing and Reimbursement forms and documentation
  • Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) Change Requests (if applicable)
  • Service Substitution Requests
  • ECF Program Certifications
  • Program Integrity Assurance (if applicable)
  • Payment Quality Assurance requests (if applicable)
• Act as District’s main point of contact with the Universal Service Administrative Company, the FCC, and any other governmental agency or service provider that is necessary to assist the District participate in the ECF.
• Assist District on ECF Program compliance including updates on rule or regulatory changes.

The cost for services rendered regarding the ECF Program application process, as referred to above, will be invoiced and due to CSM as follows:

• An annual amount equal to 4% of ECF Program applications submitted during the Term of this Agreement, not to exceed a total amount of $20,000.

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

Requisition # from BEST: 22*20

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0.00000.00000.77000.5850.7620000                

Amount: $20,000.00

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to enter into an agreement with Community.com to provide a mobile marketing platform from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.

Community.com is a new conversation platform enabling instant and direct communication with families and students, using the simplicity of text messaging. The District will be provided with a direct number that can be promoted via our social platforms, email, and website to provide another method to connect with our educational community. Staff will be able to use the platform to reach out, either individually or collectively. 

Lynwood Unified would receive a 10-digit phone number that can be promoted by posting on social platforms, sending an email, or simply providing it to those who want to join our community. When a member texts in for the first time, they will receive a customized message and a link from the district, prompting them to enter their contact info and opt-in to the district's community by saving their contact info. The Community platform will enable the district to text members directly, building a more personal connection than possible on social platforms or via email. 

The cost for services not to exceed an annual rate of $10,000 for their Premium plan for 12 months up to 15,000 members.

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

Requisition # from BEST: 22*262

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0.00000.00000.77000.5840.7620000                

Amount: $10,000.00

[X] Approval                 [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to enter into an agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corp to provide Salesforce Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software as a Service Licensing from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.

Salesforce’s K-12 Architecture Kit is the foundation for schools and districts to connect people, processes, and data. An open-source managed package built on the world's number one CRM platform and aligned to the Ed-Fi Alliance data standard, K-12 Architecture Kit will provide the district with a flexible framework to scale innovation within the district --from customizable reports and dashboards to plug-and-play third-party apps and custom app development. Licensing includes the following:

• Sales Cloud Enterprise Edition
• Salesforce Inbox Enterprise Edition
• Student Success Hub Enterprise Edition
• Exact Target Corporate Edition
  • Datorama Reports for Marketing Cloud
• Premier Success Plan – Foundation Enterprise Edition, Marketing Cloud
• SSL Certificate

The Salesforce Education Cloud for K-12 solutions will help drive student success by providing a 360-degree view of every student and powerful insights. With Salesforce solutions, Lynwood USD will be able to actively track student cohort trends and help prepare students for both college and career, match students to job opportunities, track participation, and manage relationships with community partners.

Total cost of $82,800.01 includes software as a service licensing subscription.

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

Requisition # from BEST: 22*109

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0.00000.00000.77000.5840.7620000

Amount: $82,800.01   

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval of Resolution No. 21-22/02, in celebration of the Juneteenth National Independence Day.

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 VELADA Consulting, LLC to provide governmental relations and public affairs services for the 2021-22 school year. 

VELADA's objective is to promote the District's values and create meaningful engagement opportunities with statewide, federal, and local government entities. VELADA aims to strategically position the District's profile as a leader amongst the school districts in Los Angeles County. 

VELADA has been advocating for the District for the past two years. Since then, they have helped secure high level meetings with elected officials, members of the LACOE board, submitted budget requests to federal, state and county government agencies, helped secure technology and COVID relief dollars and facilitated communication between Prime Health Care Services and Lynwood Unified School District.

Effective communication and coordination with Lynwood Unified School District and staff is key. VELADA will be part of multiple coordination meetings to participate fully and then execute precisely what Lynwood Unified needs. They will create a timeline to establish the project schedule and ensure that all tasks are outlined after our meetings.

VELADA offers the following scope of work: 

• Track recent budget and congressional earmark requests for Lynwood High School reconfiguration. Continue to advocate, track and capture existing COVID-19 related funds at the County, State and Federal level including technology funds, PPE funds and emergency grants.

• Liaison with new owners of St. Francis Hospital, Prime Healthcare. VELADA has personal contacts with new owners and will immediately begin partnership dialogue.

• Coordinate meetings with the County of Los Angeles Office of Education (LACOE). Advocate for LUSD in front of Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.

• Create plan of action for Community Benefits Packages triggered by housing developments and sales of City resources such as hospitals, government agency land (such as Cal Trans) and others.

• Track significant changes in State regulations and legislation improving charter school accountability which include implementation of transparency practices including formations of boards and stricter guidelines on expenditures of charter schools.

• Advocate and track significant changes to increase state categorical funding, funding for DREAMERS and Early Education programs.

• Advocate and track legislation and ballot initiatives on matching State construction bond dollars.

• Track significant legislation on charter school accountability in State budget.

• Advocacy work on behalf of the district to increase state construction bond funds, state general fund dollars and federal funds.

• Secure state dollars for facilities modernization including upgrades to existing buildings and the implementation of new STEM laboratories, libraries and resource centers.

This agreement does not constitute an agreement for the performance of legal services or the providing of legal advice, and will commence on the effective date and shall continue for twelve (12) months until either party terminates it by giving thirty (30) days prior written notice. The terms of this agreement may be extended by mutual written agreement.

Cost for services shall not exceed $4,950.00 per month. Mileage and other reimbursable expenses will be billed separately.

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

Requisition # in BEST: TBD

Name of Source and/or Location: General Fund

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

Amount: $4,950.00 per month, plus reimbursable expenses

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to renew agreement with Jacob Barrera to provide video production services for the 2021-22 school year.

Jacob Barrera will provide supplemental video production, specifically focusing on our high school programs and the continued achievement surrounding Lynwood High School as it transitions to its new campus. Jacob will also develop a video program for our annual State of the District video that showcases the work of Lynwood Unified over the past year. Jacob has produced video content for the District for the past year, chronicling our Esports program at LHS, the Firebaugh band, our Equity, Access, the Instructional Services Department, and the Live Tool technology that allows us to track online classroom observations.    

Cost of the eight minute State of the District video is $5,600.00 and includes Spanish subtitles, drone footage, and video graphic animations.

The supplemental video projects will include the following:
- Filming
- Editing
- Final Production

The supplemental video projects will be three minutes in length, not to exceed ten videos at a cost of $1,250.00 per video. When necessary, there is an additional cost of $250.00 per video for translation and subtitles. Complex motion graphics and animations may be added, price varies per project.

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: $18,100.00, plus fee for subtitles

[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

INFORMATION ITEM ONLY

The administration requests approval for the adoption of McGraw Hill for Transitional Kindergarten English Language Arts and Math, K-12 History, High School English Language Arts, and Secondary Spanish Textbooks.  

A formal adoption process was conducted in order to adopt all materials with the exception of the Spanish textbooks. The Spanish departments at each secondary site were surveyed to select their textbooks. The middle school sites will utilize the same Spanish textbooks to create uniformity. Teachers reviewed the components of each program including balance of text, ELD integration, research/inquiry, scope and sequence, and electronic resources. Parents were also asked to review programs and informed about the adoption process through Parent University, DELAC, and DAC meetings, and were asked to provide feedback on their choice of instructional materials for ELA/ELD.

The instructional materials selection process included:

1. Reviewing and piloting instructional materials
2. Surveying teachers' ELA/ELD needs
3. Evaluating teacher and parent feedback and ratings
4. Checking for state standards alignment to textbooks
5. Assessing textbooks with a rubric for ranking purposes
   

Secondary history teachers selected McGraw Hill 7th grade Impact, 8th grade Impact, World History Impact, US History Impact, Economics Impact, and American Democracy Impact.

TK selected McGraw Hill curriculum: World of Wonders for their TK ELA, My Math for TK Math

Secondary Spanish teachers selected McGraw Hill for Spanish classes and Spanish for Spanish speaker classes. Program titles include: Español para nosotros, and Cuaderno de gramática y destrezas.

High School English selected a three-year McGraw Hill Study Sync adoption. We wish to continue for an additional 3 years to continue on the elementary and middle school ELA adoption cycle.

Total cost not to exceed $259,309.83.

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

Requisition # from BEST: TBD 

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: TBD 

Funding Account Number: TBD 

Amount: $259,309.83

INFORMATIONAL ITEM ONLY 

Staff will provide a facilities update regarding Lynwood High School construction, Office of Public School Construction, Request For Qualifications & Proposal for Architectural Services – RFQ/P#062421-GF.

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

INFORMATIONAL ITEM ONLY