SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION Lynwood USD September 23, 2021 5:30PM Education Center 11321 Bullis Road, Board Room B-105, B-106, Lynwood, California, 90262. Closed Session will be conducted in accordance with the requirements set forth by California law
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Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956 and Education Code Section 35144, the special meeting of the Board of Education will be held on September 23, 2021, to conduct its business meeting at the Education Center 11321 Bullis Road, Board Room B-105, B-106, Lynwood, California, 90262. Closed Session to be held at 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m, and will reconvene into Open Session at 6:00 p.m. Closed Session will be conducted in accordance with the requirements set forth by California law.
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 in person subject to the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health Order related to COVID-19 safety measures. Public comment can also be provided 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 In-Person Public Comments: PLEASE SUBMIT PUBLIC COMMENT FORMS PRIOR TO START OF MEETING Persons wishing to address the Board in person are asked to fill out a Public Comment Form located at the sign-in area, and submit the completed form to the administrative assistant prior to the start of the meeting. 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, September 23, 2021.
Instructions for Public Hearing Public Comments Persons wishing to address the Board in person regarding the public hearing may do so once the Board opens the public hearing. Public comment can also be provided 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, September 23, 2021.
Any public comments received via email after the time indicated will not be included in the record. Comments submitted by email and read during meetings are governed by Board Bylaw 9323. Each comment received is limited to 3 minutes and will be read in the order that the email is received.
Please include the following in your email: 1.) Full Name 2.) Address 3.) Phone Number 4.) Board Meeting Date 5.) Subject: Public Comment for Closed Session OR Open Session 6.) Agenda Item/Topic
The District will be using the Zoom communication platform for this meeting. Join Zoom Meeting: Webinar Link: https://mylusd-org.zoom.us/j/89216700951?pwd=UDlqakNVTStJS09wS3B1eUd2Tnk5Zz09 Phone Number: +1 669 900 9128 Webinar ID: 892 1670 0951 Passcode: 258411
Live Video Stream on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LynwoodUSD
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Per Board Policy #9323, three (3) minutes may be allotted to each speaker to address Closed Session Items Only. (Closed Session items may be continued to end of meeting if necessary.)
Public comment will be conducted as outlined under Item No. 1: Important Advisory Regarding Public Meeting (COVID-19).
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No action or discussion is permitted on any item not included on the posted agenda per GC § 54954.2 (a). No action may be taken and no discussion held on items raised by the public except as provided in GC § 54954.2 (b).
Public comment will be conducted as outlined under Item No. 1: Important Advisory Regarding Public Meeting (COVID-19). |
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Pursuant to Education Code Section 42127 (a), the governing board of a school district that proposes to adopt a budget with a projected ending fund balance in excess of the minimum recommended reserve for economic uncertainties shall disclose the information at a public hearing.
The public hearing will be held as part of the September 23, 2021 special meeting of the Board of Education.
- Motion to Open Public Hearing by _______________Second by _________________
- Public Comments and Communications
- Motion to Close Public Hearing by _______________Second by _________________
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[X] Approval [ ] Denial |
REU Disclosure
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Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) disapproved the Lynwood Unified School District's 2021-2022 Adopted Budget, which was Board approved on June 24, 2021. The multi-year projections (MYP) included in the June 24, 2021 Adopted Budget projected a negative fund balance in both 2022-23 and 2023-24, which is the primary reason that LACOE disapproved our budget. The District is required to re-submit the 2021-2022 Budget with measures to demonstrate solvency on or before October 8, 2021. The MYP included in the June 24, 2021 Budget was built upon a projected 2020-21 ending fund balance of approximately $17 million. In conjunction with the structural budget imbalance of approximately $10 million each year, the $17 million fund balance is projected to be depleted completely in 2022-23. The year-end closing process has since been completed and the actual 2020-21 ending fund balance is approximately $35 million. The additional $18 million in fund balance, plus the lowering of the Unemployment Insurance Rate from 1.23% to 0.5% and the workers compensation rate from 3.6% to 2.74%, the MYP is projecting a positive fund balance through 2023-24. Staff requests approval to adopt the revised 2021-2022 budget. The revised 2021-22 Budget is submitted under separate cover. Copies are available for review in the Superintendent's Office. |
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[X] Approval [ ] Denial |
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The administration requests approval to adopt the revised Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for the 2021-2024 school years. As part of the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), school districts are required to develop, adopt, and annually update a three-year Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) beginning on July 1, 2014, using a template that was adopted in January 2014 by the California State Board of Education (SBE). The LCAP is required to identify goals and measure progress for student subgroups across eight state priority areas (basic services, pupil achievement, common core implementation, course access, other student outcomes, pupil engagement, school climate, and parental involvement). Lynwood Unified School District's LCAP was developed in consultation with teachers, principals, administrators, other school personnel, local bargaining units, parents and students through a collaborative process. The LCAP includes the vision and mission of the Lynwood Unified School District. The LCAP embodies the Strategic Plan, also referred to as the Achieving Greatness Initiative: College and Career Readiness for All Students, Local Educational Agency (LEA) Plan, and Title III Plan. The LCAP includes proposed (1) actions, services and expenditures for all students and subgroups, and (2) additional actions and services for "unduplicated pupils" including low-income students, English learners, foster youth and re-designated English learners. As required by law, the LCAP was reviewed by two advisory committees, District Advisory Council (DAC) and the District English Learner Advisory Council (DELAC). The LCAP was presented in a public hearing on June 3, 2021. The plan was published on the District website and was made available for public review leading to the June 24, 2021 Board of Education meeting. Due to budget corrections and reconciliation as recommended by the Los Angeles County Office of Education, the LCAP revision will go back to the Board of Education for approval on September 23, 2021. A copy of the revised LCAP will be made available for review at the Educational Services Division. |
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The administration requests approval of Resolution No. 21-22/11, Consent to Assignment. In accordance with Education Code, school districts in California are required to monitor all certificated assignments to assure that certificated staff members are appropriately assigned according to their teaching credential authorization. When a teacher's credential does not specifically authorize an assignment, school districts may rely on education codes to authorize certain assignments. These assignments are to be agreed upon by the affected teacher and approved by the Governing Board. |
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[X] Approval [ ] Denial |
Resolution No. 21-22/11 - Consent to Assignment
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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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Staff requests approval to enter into a service agreement with Geotechnical Professionals, Inc. (GPI).
Services consist of drilling twelve (12) borings on the site and taking soil samples to the lab for testing of the various characteristics of the soil to support the weight of a new building and resist shear forces from seismic events. The geotechnical report that follows will be used by the architects for the design of the structural system for the new classroom building at Lynwood High School Imperial.
The Division of the State Architect (DSA) and California Geological Survey (CGS) will require that this project be submitted to their agencies for review and approval and include this report with the proposed design. Geotechnical Professionals, Inc. submitted a proposal for $28,100.00. WOOD provided a proposal for $65,600.00.
The total estimated fee for these services is $28,100.00, plus reimbursable expenses and will be funded with Measure N funds.
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Renewal Contract/Item [ ] New Contract/Item [ X ] Requisition # from BEST: TBD Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Measure N Funding Account Number: 21.1-90100.0-00000-85000-6250-4310000 Amount: $28,100.00, plus reimbursable expenses |
[X] Approval [ ] Denial |
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Staff requests acceptance of Change Order No.1 with the Nazerian Group regarding fire alarm replacement project at Rosa Parks Elementary School (formerly known as Agnes). The Fire Alarm Replacement Project at Rosa Parks Elementary School, was awarded to the Nazerian Group on February 13, 2020, for a contract sum of $542,423.00. Unforeseen field conditions warranted changes to the scope. The Nazerian Group is returning unused allowance and has prepared a credit for work not performed under this contract, less the value of the additional work required, for a total credit of $15,173.71.
Staff requests acceptance of Change Order No. 1 for The Nazerian Group on the subject project. The change order will be credited to Measure N Funds. |
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Renewal Contract/Item [ ] New Contract/Item [X] Requisition # from BEST: N/A Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Measure N Funding Account Number: 21.1-90100.0-00000-85000-6250-1110000 Amount: Credit of $15,173.71 |
[X] Approval [ ] Denial |
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Staff requests approval to enter into a service agreement with Armstrong and Brooks Consulting Engineers to prepare a topographic design survey in conjunction with the new classroom building at Lynwood High School Imperial. Services consist of preparing a topographic design survey for use by the architects for the new classroom building at Lynwood High School Imperial. The Division of the State Architect (DSA) will require that this project be submitted to their agency for review and approval and include this topographic survey. Armstrong and Brooks submitted a proposal for $9,615.00. Guida Surveying, Inc., provided a proposal for $26,740.00.
Staff recommends that the District approve the professional services fee proposed from Armstrong and Brooks Consulting Engineers. The total estimated fee for these services is $9,615.00, plus reimbursable expenses and will be funded with Measure N funds. |
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Renewal Contract/Item [ ] New Contract/Item [ X ] Requisition # from BEST: TBD Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Measure N Funding Account Number: 21.1-90100.0-00000-85000-6250-4310000 Amount: $9,615.00, plus reimbursable expenses |
[X] Approval [ ] Denial |
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Staff requests approval to enter into a service agreement with GPRS, Inc., to prepare a survey of underground utilities in conjunction with the new classroom building at Lynwood High School Imperial.
Services consist of locating, mapping and preparing documentation of underground utilities for use by the architects for the new classroom building at Lynwood High School Imperial. The survey will be performed in the vicinity of the new building and the perimeter of the site where utilities connect at the street. The utility map and report will assist the design team in the accurate placement of new underground utilities and to minimize conflicts with other utilities. GPRS, Inc., provided a proposal for $17,000.00, which includes a written report.
Staff recommends that the District approve the professional services fee proposed from GPRS, Inc. The total estimated fee for these services is $17,000.00, plus reimbursable expenses and will be funded with Measure N funds. |
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Renewal Contract/Item [ ] New Contract/Item [X] Requisition # from BEST: N/A Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Measure N Funding Account Number: 21.1-90100.0-00000-85000-6250-4310000 Amount: $17,000.00, plus reimbursable expenses |
[X] Approval [ ] Denial |
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Staff requests approval for additional service Agreement with Architerra Design Group to provide site improvements at Lynwood High School Bullis. The Board approved Architerra to prepare construction documents for the new quads and parking lot at the May 13, 2021 Board meeting. Additional clarification was needed for bidders for site lighting and pavement details that was outside of Architerra's original project scope. Architerra Design Group is proposing a fixed fee amount of $2,650.00, which will be paid from Measure N funds. |
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Renewal Contract/Item [ ] New Contract/Item [X] Requisition # from BEST: TBD Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Measure N Funding Account Number: 21.1-90100.0-00000-85000-6270-3210000 Amount: $2,650.00, plus reimbursable expenses |
[X] Approval [ ] Denial |
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Staff requests approval to enter into an additional service agreement for professional services with ADM Architects for architectural and engineering services to prepare construction documents for the redesign of the power source for portable classrooms at Cesar Chavez Middle School.
At the February 11, 2021 Board meeting, the Board approved an agreement with ADM Architects for the design of five temporary portable classroom buildings. On March 11, 2021, the Board approved additional services to add five portable classrooms to the project. During the construction phase, the contractor encountered supply chain challenges with the power distribution equipment that would prevent powering up the portable classrooms for several weeks. The team found a solution that requires re-design of the power plans for approval by the Division of the State Architect.
Staff recommends that the Board approve the professional services fee proposed from ADM Architects. The total fee for the services is based on a fixed fee amount of $2,800.00, plus reimbursable expenses which will be paid with Measure N Funds. |
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Renewal Contract/Item [ ] New Contract/Item [X] Requisition # from BEST: N/A Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Measure N Funding Account Number: 21.1-90100.0-00000-85000-6150-3230000 Amount: $2,800.00, plus reimbursable expenses |
[X] Approval [ ] Denial |
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The administration requests approval to enter into an agreement with Destination YOUniversity to provide college admission guidance for parents and students at secondary schools for the 2021-2022 school year. Destination YOUnivesity aims to assist every family, no matter their background. Destination YOUniversity's mission is to reinforce in parents and students that college is an opportunity to alter the trajectory of students' lives. With the assistance of college admissions experts, Destination YOUniversity will give parents and students the guidance necessary to confidently and successfully access a 4-year college/university. Destination YOUniversity will provide sixty (60) senior students and their parents with expert college counseling, essay writing workshops, and CSU application workshops. For 120 juniors, an eight (8) week access to college admission officers, and counseling tutorials will be available. For an additional 300 students, in 7th-10th grade, there will be informational sessions, a college jeopardy event, and first hand accounts for parents and student on obtaining college admission. All students will have a college campus visit and vision board exercise in addition to parent academy digital workshop courses on financial aid and applying for scholarships. Participating Schools: Cesar Chavez Middle School Hosler Middle School Firebaugh High School Lynwood High School Pathway Independent Study Vista High School Cost includes all materials for supportive services of students, counselors, and families to ensure we build capacity and continue the mission of preparing students for college. Total cost not to exceed $28,175.00 per school site. |
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Renewal Contract/Item [ ] New Contract/Item [X] Requisition # from BEST: TBD Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Title I - Equity, Access and Instructional Services Funding Account Number: 01.0-30100.0-00000-21000-5850-7350000 Total Amount: Not to exceed $28,175.00 per school site
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The administration requests approval to renew an agreement with MV Learning, LLC, to provide staff training for the 2021-2022 school year.
The McKinney-Vento essential staff training courses aim to equip all school personnel with professional development and training to heighten their awareness and capacity to respond to specific problems in the education of unhoused children and youths (a requirement of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Youth Act). After completing the course, school staff will know who their own District liaison is, and everyone will be ready to connect unhoused students and their families to critical resources and services. By educating every essential staff member in the school system, the District is arming our school staff with additional ambassadors to ensure the educational excellence and success of our children, youth, and families experiencing unhoused hardships. Included in the agreement are trainings for all school personnel in the following areas: - Essential Staff Training - 1
- McKinney-Vento Level 1 Liaison Course - 18
- McKinney-Vento Level 2 Liaison Course - 18
Total cost not to exceed $2,862.00 for District-wide access to the online training software. |
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Renewal Contract/Item [ ] New Contract/Item [X] Requisition # from BEST: 22*921 Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Title II, Equity, Access and Instructional Services Funding Account Number: 01.0-40350.0-00000-21400-5220-7350000 Amount: $2,862.00 |
[X] Approval [ ] Denial |
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The administration requests approval to attend the 5th Annual California Association of Black School Educators Conference (CABSE) in San Diego, CA on October 28-30, 2021. The mission of the California Association of Black School Educators (CABSE) is to expand the PK-14 educational opportunities available to all students in California, with an emphasis on the under-represented and under-served black students, by enacting policies that will strengthen student performance while bolstering opportunities for college and career readiness, to ensure competency and lifelong success.
The 5th Annual CABSE Conference will be held-in person, with a focus on the strategies from CABSE's Blueprint for Educational Equity. Participants: Shawna Dinkins, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services Brian Lucas, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Patricia Brent-Sanco, Ed.D., Director, Equity, Access, and Instructional Services Geraldine Rescinito, Assistant Director, Human Resources Yamiler Varela, Principal, Helen Keller Elementary School Jose Montes, Principal, Firebaugh High School Larry Reed, Coordinator, Educational Enrichment Services Shirley Davis, Assistant Principal, Equity, Access and Instructional Services Trinika Barnett, Instructional Improvement Lead, Title I Lenora Anson-Archie, Instructional Improvement Lead
Cost includes registration fees, hotel accommodations, meals, and travel expenses. |
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Renewal Contract/Item [ ] New Contract/Item [X] Requisition # from BEST: 22*922 Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Title II - Equity, Access and Instructional Services Funding Account Number: 01.0-40350.0-00000-21400-5220-7350000 Amount: $1,750.00 per person |
[X] Approval [ ] Denial |
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The administration requests approval to enter into an agreement with Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD) to provide two Strong Workforce Program leads to be hosted at Lynwood Unified School District (LUSD) for the 2021-22 school year. The agreement will provide for the following: - Funding through the K-12 Strong Workforce Grant program that will allow Lynwood Unified School District to hire two (2) instructional leads to oversee partnership with the community college districts, Long Beach City College and Compton College.
- Guidance and support for the development of K-14 pathways to align career pathways at the high school level and our community college programs.
- Two leads hosted at Lynwood Unified School District to serve various LEA’s around the two community college districts along with the college. The workload will involve communicating and facilitating college alignment and career pathways with various partners in postsecondary, industry and the community.
A portion of their work (approximately 20%) will be allocated toward directly supporting Lynwood Unified School District initiatives related to career pathways, college dual enrollment, community college participation and application process.
Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD) will provide the total amount of $260,000.00 to Lynwood Unified School District as part of the agreement. |
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[X] Approval [ ] Denial |
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The administration requests approval to enter into an agreement with Be GLAD, Guided Language Acquisition Design, to provide training in effective strategies for students in grades Kindergarten-12th from September 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. Be GLAD is a professional development model that focuses on developing academic language acquisition and literacy for all students, including English Language Learners (ELL) at various levels of learning. The training specifically targets and promotes highly effective teaching strategies that help develop language skills, academic achievement and cross-cultural skills needed to help set a firm foundation for literacy and language acquisition development and an inclusive learning environment for all students. Training includes a project-based, student-centered curriculum process inquiry-driven with observational tools and instructional routines that improve teacher pedagogy and efficacy when working with students at various levels of literacy and language acquisition. Training provides standard-based framework that allows for vertical articulation across all grade levels for best student outcomes. Cost includes 400 core online licenses, educator certificate, live launch webinar, training sessions for all K-12 teachers at all school sites. |
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Renewal Contract/Item [ ] New Contract/Item [X] Requisition # from BEST: 22*927 Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Title I - Educational Services Funding Account Number: 01.0-30100.0-00000-21000-5850-7350000 Total Amount: $1,200.00 per license
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The administration requests approval to purchase a software license from Medcom for medical programs for the Lynwood Community Adult School (LCAS) for the 2021-2022 school year. The Medcom videos are used as an adjunct to instruction for the Vocational Nursing Program, Nurse Assistant Program, Home Health Program and the Medical Assistant Program. The videos support the instruction for the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Medical Course listed above by providing video recorded lessons that students can access anytime online. In the event that there is a student that may need to self-isolate due to COVID-19 exposure, the student will be able to view the course videos online to continue in the course. All instructors and students in the CTE Medical Program have access to viewing these videos. Cost for software license not to exceed $4,500.00. |
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Renewal Contract/Item [ ] New Contract/Item [X] Requisition # from BEST: 22*0511 Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Unrestricted General Funds Funding Account Number: 11.0-00000.0-41100-10000-5810-5900000 Amount: $4,500.00 |
[X] Approval [ ] Denial |
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The administration requests approval to attend the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) 2021 Leadership Summit in San Francisco, CA on November 4-6, 2021. The 2021 Leadership Summit will commemorate ACSA's role in driving an equitable, world-class education system for the last five decades. School leaders will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to "build back better" for our students and an opportunity to check in with their peers on strategies for improving education. The Leadership Summit is ACSA's premier professional development event for school leaders. Lynwood's Association of School Administrators as well as District staff will represent the District at this state-wide event. Further, team members will be presenting on the equity work taking place in our District. The Summit will offer professional development on current critical leadership and educational issues. Participants: Shawna Dinkins, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services Patricia Brent Sanco, Ed.D., LASA Member/Director, Equity, Access, and Instructional Services Dionne Garner, Ed.D., LASA President/Principal, Cesar Chavez Middle School Edward Espino, LASA Board Member/Principal, Mark Twain Elementary School Jasmine Harris, LASA Member/Assistant Principal, Lynwood Middle School
Cost includes registration fees, hotel accommodations, meals, and travel expenses.
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Renewal Contract/Item [ ] New Contract/Item [X] Requisition # from BEST: 22*0925 Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Title II - Equity, Access and Instructional Services Funding Account Number: 01.0-40350.0-00000-21400-5220-7350000 Amount: Not to exceed $2,100.00 per participant. |
[X] Approval [ ] Denial |
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The administration requests approval to attend the virtual California Association of School Counselors (CASC) conference on October 28-29, 2021. The California Association of School Counselors (CASC) will be hosting its virtual, 21st annual conference entitled "Finding Pathways and Healing Hearts". The purpose of the virtual conference is to provide the Lynwood Community Adult School counselors and teachers with high-quality professional development information that they can utilize in their classrooms. Staff will receive forty (40) breakout sessions, live general sessions, and networking opportunities. Keynote speakers will discuss beneficial topics for counselors regarding the work that has been done to influence state policy towards more mental health support resulting in a significant increase in the California school counselor workforce. CASC will also be recognizing the exceptional support school counselors have made with students across California during this challenging time due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants Lynwood Community Adult School Counselors:
Sandra Castelo Michele Lawrence Maria Torres Cost includes registration fees of $379.00 per participant. |
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Renewal Contract/Item [ ] New Contract/Item [X] Requisition # from BEST: 22*0918 Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Adult Education Block Grant Funds Funding Account Number: 11.0-63910.0-41100-21400-5220-5900000 Amount: $379.00 per participant |
[X] Approval [ ] Denial
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The administration requests approval to attend the Statewide Arts Education Leadership Summit in Sacramento, CA on November 15-16, 2021. The Leadership Summit will bring together a diverse group of arts leaders from various sectors of California to provide input to develop a statewide arts education strategy and discuss the impact it will have on students, teachers, and districts. The Leadership Summit will include discussions on racial diversity, equity, and inclusion; leadership development; and the development of the arts career section of the Gladeo career navigation platform. The Leadership Summit is an invitation-only event, hosted by Create California. The Lynwood USD VAPA Coordinator was invited to attend this event by the LACOE Arts and STEAM Coordinator and will represent Los Angeles County at the summit. Participant: Mariana Astorga-Almanza, Ed.D., Visual and Performing Arts Coordinator Attendance of the conference comes to no cost to the District. Create CA will cover all expenses including lodging, meals, and transportation.
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[X] Approval [ ] Denial |
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The administration requests approval to enter into an agreement with Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (Pipeline Programs): Community Health Youth Advocates (CHYA+) and the Saturday Science Academy (SSA) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Community Health Youth Advocates (CHYA+) strengthens the academic skills of underrepresented youth through fun and engaging learning experiences that prepare them for careers in public health, non-profit, community mental health and other healthcare fields. The multilayer program was designed for high school students to learn about health disparities, social inequities, community mental health, healthcare systems, and leadership development. Students will focus on the critical development of mental, economic, social, mental and emotional well-being. Additionally, students will focus on understanding community health clinics, community workers, non-profits and how to address disparities in the most underserved communities. Community Health Youth Advocates aim to: - Expand educational opportunity for students enrolled in underperforming schools in Los Angeles County giving students of color the opportunity to reach their full potential
- Improve student outcomes including interest in STEMM and healthcare professions, high school graduation, college enrollment, college graduation, and participation in the workforce
- Provide the inspiration and experiences that are foundational for students to succeed as accomplished scientists, community mental health workers and healthcare professionals and, in so doing, dispels the myth that the fields of science are too difficult or inaccessible to African-American, Latino and other minority youth
The Saturday Science Anatomy and Physiology Curriculum is aligned with California's Common Core Math and Next Generation Science Standards. SSA II strengthens the academic skills of underrepresented youth through fun and engaging hands-on STEMM learning experiences.
Saturday Science Academy aims to: - Improve student success in STEMM and broaden their awareness and knowledge of STEMM.
- Increase interest in STEMM disciplines through classroom instruction, hands-on activities, basic application of the scientific method, and fieldwork.
- Improve the teaching skills Saturday Science Academy (SSA) II student teachers and teacher aides.
- Provide SSA II students, student teachers and teaching assistants opportunities and experiences that will help reinforce student learning, and enhance the practical teaching skills and experience of SSA student teachers and teacher aides.
Cost Breakdown: CHYA+ = $1,743.53 per 12th grade student for each eight (8) week program
Saturday Science Academy = $40 per student per Saturday. for eight (8) weeks of programming Services will be provided as follows: - 4 classrooms per elementary school - 2 classrooms per middle school |
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Renewal Contract/Item [ ] New Contract/Item [X] Requisition # from BEST: 22*941 Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Title I - Equity Access and Instructional Services Funding Account Number: 01.0-30100.0-11100-10000-5840-7350000 Total Amount: $1,743.53 per 12th grade student for each 8 week program (CHYA+ ) $40 per student per Saturday (SSA) |
[X] Approval [ ] Denial |
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The administration requests approval to renew agreement with Classtime to provide access to web-based, in-class and remote teaching programs with a feedback platform for all students in grades K-8 for the 2021-2022 school year.
Classtime is a research-based assessment software to modernize traditional instruction and engage students in-class or at home. The technology enables teachers to assess students in real time through formative and/or summative assessments through any device.
The goal is to allow teachers another tool for weekly custom assessments and reports for collaboration in lesson planning and identify students for small group instruction. The license will give access to: - Unlimited student use - Full access to assessment platform and content library - Weekly custom performance reports to support the Data Reflection sessions in Kinder through second grade level - Weekly checks or exit tickets from grades third through eighth
Cost includes license fees and training for approximately 350 teachers at $120.00 per teacher. Not to exceed $42,000.00. |
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Renewal Contract/Item [X] New Contract/Item [ ] Requisition # from BEST: 22*0942 Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Title I - Equity Access and Instructional Services Funding Account Number: 01.0-30100.0-11100-10000-5840-7350000 Amount: Not to exceed $42,000.00 ($120.00 per teacher) |
[X] Approval [ ] Denial |
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The following is the Certificated Personnel Report for September 23, 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. |
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Renewal Contract/Item [ ] New Contract/Item [X] Requisition # from BEST: N/A Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Various Funding Sources Funding Account Number: Various Funding Sources Amount: Varies |
[X] Approval [ ] Denial |
15_B_1_PublicCertificatedPersonnelSchedule_09-23-21
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The administration requests approval of the tentative agreement reached for a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Lynwood Unified School District (LUSD) and the Lynwood Teachers' Association (LTA) on August 27, 2021. This MOU continues the previous COVID/Distance-learning MOU that was initially valid for the fall 2020 semester. This new MOU is valid until December 31, 2021. Key provisions of the MOU are: - Adherence to all Los Angeles County health and safety guidelines;
- Safety, Personal Protective Equipment, and contact tracing guarantees;
- Establishment of a Safety Taskforce to review COVID-related concerns.
Copies of the tentative MOU are available in the Superintendent's Office or in the Human Resources department. |
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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 |
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The following is the Classified Personnel Report for September 23, 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. |
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Renewal Contract/Item [ ] New Contract/Item [X] Requisition # from BEST: N/A Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Various Funding Sources Funding Account Number: Various Funding Sources Amount: Varies |
[X] Approval [ ] Denial |
PUBLIC - Classified Personnel Report - 092321
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The administration requests approval for Campus Monitors to work additional two (2) hours to assist with COVID-related screening and other school site needs. List of Campus Monitors (Salary Range 014) on a separate attachment. |
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Renewal Contract/Item [ ] New Contract/Item [X] Requisition # from BEST: N/A Name of Funding Source and/or Location: ESSER I Funding Account Number: 01.0-32100.0-00000-81000-2230-7690000 Amount: $242,630.00 |
[X] Approval [ ] Denial |
Campus Monitors Additional Work Hours
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Administration requests approval of a tentative agreement with the California School Employee Association, Chapter 116 for a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on working environment during the pandemic. Agreement was reached on September 9, 2021. This MOU is a continuance of prior pandemic work expectations reached during the 2020-21 school year. - Understanding that CSEA members will be asked to occasionally perform outside their typical job duties in support of special requirements of safety and the pandemic;
- Adherence to all Los Angeles County health and safety guidelines;
- Safety, Personal Protective Equipment, and contact tracing guarantees.
A copy of the MOU is available in the Superintendent's or Human Resources Office for review. |
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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 |
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Staff requests approval to review and ratify Purchase Orders for the period beginning July 25, 2021 through August 25, 2021, per Education Code 17605 and 42636. |
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Renewal Contract/Item [ ] New Contract/Item [X] Requisition # from BEST: Various
Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Various
Funding Account Number: Various
Amount: $13,435,046.60 |
[X] Approval [ ] Denial |
Purchase Order/Contract Transaction List
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Staff requests approval of the Warrant and ACH Schedule for the period of August 18, 2021 through August 31, 2021. |
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Renewal Contract/Item [ ] New Contract/Item [X] Requisition # from BEST: N/A Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Various Funding Account Number: Various Amount: $ 2,696,688.84 |
[X] Approval [ ] Denial |
Warrant and ACH Schedule
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The staff requests approval to enter a service agreement with California Employers' Retiree Benefit Trust to manage our Other Post Employment Benefit Irrevocable Trust. The District offers post-employment medical insurance benefits to employees who meet certain criteria. The benefit is currently funded on the "pay-as-you-go model." The June 30, 2021 actuarial valuation of our post employment benefit is at about $27 million. The liability is likely to increase continuously with the increasing cost of medical insurance. One measure to lower the cost is to prefund the future liability by setting up an irrevocable trust fund. The underlying principle of the prefunding model is to make regular deposits into the trust fund, the deposits plus the earnings will overtime grow to an amount sufficient to cover the ongoing and future liability. More than 580 public agencies throughout California have contracted the California Employers' Retiree Benefit Trust (CERBT) Program of CalPERS to manage their Post Employment Benefit Trust. The total value of these trust funds is approximately $16 billion. The CERBT managed trust fund has earned on average 7-10% over the last five years, depending on the selected investment strategy. The CERBT investment policy is approved by CalPERS Board policy, which is in compliance with Government Codes 53620-53622. The current fees for the service is 10 base points (0.1%) of the total trust. There is no mandatory deposit requirement. Participating agency has full discretion in determining the amount and the frequency of the deposit. |
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Renewal Contract/Item [ ] New Contract/Item [X] Requisition # from BEST: N/A Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Unrestricted General Fund Funding Account Number: 01.0-00000-00000--00000-3900-7690000 Amount: TBD |
[X] Approval [ ] Denial |
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Approval is requested for Resolution No. 21-22/09, in celebration of the National Latino Heritage Month, from September 15 to October 15, 2021. |
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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 |
Resolution No. 21-22/09 - Latino Heritage Month
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The administration requests approval of Resolution No. 21-22/12, to establish the employee vaccination requirement. The resolution will direct the District to implement policies, regulations, exception procedures (e.g., medical or religious), and processes to mandate vaccination for all LUSD employees.
It is within the authority of the Board of Education of the Lynwood Unified School District to adopt and enforce such reasonable rules and regulations as it may deem appropriate regarding the management of its school affairs, which include prioritizing efforts to promote the health and safety of students and staff against COVID-19.
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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 |
Resolution No. 21-22/12, to Establish the Employee Vaccination Requirement
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The administration requests approval of Resolution No. 21-22/13 - in recognition of the work of Administrators on behalf of the District and students. The State of California has declared the week of October 10-16, 2021 as the "Week of the School Administrator" in Education Code 44015.1; and the Lynwood Unified School District further recognizes their valuable contributions. |
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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 |
Resolution No. 21-22/13 - to Recognize School Administrators during the Week
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The Board will have an opportunity to discuss various factors related to COVID-19 vaccination for students. |
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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 |
DISCUSSION ITEM ONLY |
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Published: September 20, 2021, 4:53 PM
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