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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Lynwood USD
October 14, 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

1. CALL TO ORDER (Procedural Item)
2. ROLL CALL (Procedural Item)
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION ON OCTOBER 14, 2021 (Action Item)
4. PUBLIC COMMENT/COMMUNICATIONS (Information Item)
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Please submit public comment forms prior to start of meeting. 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.)


5. GOVERNING BOARD - Recess to Closed Session (Procedural Item)Confidential agenda item.
5.A. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated/Potential Litigation – Pursuant to GC § 54956.9(d)(4) (Discussion Item)Confidential agenda item.
5.A.1. Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (4) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: One (1) Case (Action Item)
5.B. Public Employment/Public Employee Performance Evaluation/Public Employee Discipline Dismissal/Release/Appointment (Pursuant to GC § 54957) (Discussion Item)Confidential agenda item.
5.B.1. Certificated Employee: EID# AZ8778657 (Action Item)Confidential agenda item.
5.C. Conference with Labor Negotiator Agency Designated Representatives Employee Organizations - CSEA, LTA, and SEIU (Discussion Item)Confidential agenda item.
6. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION/CALL TO ORDER (Procedural Item)
7. ROLL CALL (Procedural Item)
8. FLAG SALUTE by Helen Keller Elementary School (Procedural Item)
9. REPORTS (Procedural Item)
9.A. Student Reports (Information Item)
9.A.1. Vista High School (Procedural Item)
9.A.2. Firebaugh High School (Procedural Item)
9.A.3. Lynwood High School (Procedural Item)
9.A.4. Lynwood Community Adult School (Procedural Item)
9.A.5. Pathway High School (Procedural Item)
9.B. Superintendent's Report (Procedural Item)
9.B.1. Presentation: (Information Item)
9.B.1.1. Facilities Update (Information Item)
9.B.1.2. Welcome New Employees (Information Item)
9.B.1.3. Agenda Preparation Timeline (Information Item)
9.B.1.4. Week of the School Administrator (Information Item)
9.C. Board Members' Reports (Procedural Item)
10. GOVERNING BOARD - Resolutions/Proclamations/Appointments - None. (Procedural Item)
11. PUBLIC COMMENT/COMMUNICATIONS (Information Item)
Quick Summary / Abstract:

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).

PLEASE SUBMIT PUBLIC COMMENT FORMS PRIOR TO START OF MEETING
Per Board Policy #9323, three (3) minutes may be allotted to each speaker to address all their items. If translation services are required, please state that, and an additional one (1) minute will be allotted. Approach the lectern and give your name and address.

The public has the opportunity to address the Board on any item appearing on the agenda or not on the agenda. Persons wishing to address the Board 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 start of meeting.

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

12. PUBLIC HEARING (Procedural Item)
12.A. Public Hearing on Sufficiency of Instructional Materials for Fiscal Year 2021-22 and Approval of Resolution No. 21-22/14 for Filing with the Los Angeles County Office of Education (Action Item)
Rationale:

This public hearing on the sufficiency of instructional materials for the 2021-22 school year and Resolution No. 21-22/14 will be filed with the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) as required per Education Code Section 60119, Hearings, to ensure availability of textbooks and instructional materials.

A ten-day notice of the public hearing was posted in at least three public places within the District that stated the time, place, and purpose of the hearing. 

PUBLIC HEARING:
Sufficiency of Instructional Materials for Fiscal Year 2021-22

  • Motion to Open Public Hearing _______________ Second _______________
  • Public Comments and Communications
  • Motion to Close Public Hearing _______________ Second _______________

MOTION TO APPROVE:
Motion to Approve Resolution No. 21-22/14, Regarding Sufficiency of 2021-22 Instructional Materials for Filing with LACOE ________________ Second _______________ Votes _______

 
Financial Impact:

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

Recommended Motion:

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

Attachments:
Resolution 21-22/14 - Sufficiency of Instructional Materials
13. ACTION ITEMS (Action Item)
13.A. BOARD MEETING MINUTES (Action Item)
13.A.1. Minutes - Request Approval of Minutes for the Special Meeting of the Board of Education on September 7, 2021 (Action Item)
Rationale:

The administration requests approval of minutes for the special meeting of the Board of Education on September 7, 2021.

 
Financial Impact:

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

Recommended Motion:

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

Attachments:
Board Meeting Minutes - September 7, 2021
13.A.2. Minutes - Request Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education on September 9, 2021 (Action Item)
Rationale:

The administration requests approval of minutes for the regular meeting of the Board of Education on September 9, 2021.

 
Financial Impact:

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

Recommended Motion:

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

Attachments:
1.) Board Meeting Minutes - September 9, 2021
2.) Student Reports - September 9, 2021
3.) Superintendent Presentation - September 9, 2021
13.B. FACILITIES - (Measure K and Measure N Projects) (Action Item)
13.B.1. Review of Emergency Repairs and Consideration of Need for Continued Action at District Middle School Sites in Relation to the Transition of Moving Lynwood High School to Lynwood Middle School Campus (Action Item)
Rationale:

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.

 
Financial Impact:

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

Recommended Motion:

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

13.C. HUMAN RESOURCES (Action Item)
13.C.1. Consideration of Charges and Recommendation to Dismiss Public Employee under Education Code; Employee EID# AZ8778657 (Action Item)
14. CONSENT AGENDA (Consent Agenda)
14.A. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (Consent Agenda)
14.A.1. Request Approval to Renew an Agreement with SDL Trados Studio Professional to Provide Software for IEP Translations for the 2021-2022 School Year (Consent Item)
Rationale:

The administration requests approval to renew agreement with SDL Trados Studio Professional to provide software to translate IEP documents for the 2021-2022 school year. 

SDL Trados Studio Professional provides the District with the necessary software to translate IEP documents. There is an annual fee to maintain and store IEP records. SDL Trados Studio is a high-quality translation system which increases productivity creating a database of terms and forms.

Cost includes onsite training for a full day with an SDL Certified trainer. The annual fee is used for support and maintenance.

 
Financial Impact:

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

Requisition # from BEST: 22*1180

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0-65000.0-57700-11100-5840-7410000

Amount: $3,115.60

Recommended Motion:

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

14.A.2. Request Approval for Payment of the Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accreditation Fees for Secondary Schools for the 2021-2022 School Year (Consent Item)
Rationale:

The administration requests approval for payment of the Accrediting Commission for Schools (ASC), Western Association of Schools (WASC), Accreditation fees for secondary schools for the 2021-2022 school year.

It is ACS WASC's consistent purpose to professionally support schools in creating a clear vision and ensure that efficient and relevant systems are in place to provide for the fulfillment of expectations for every child. The accreditation process is a vehicle that enables schools to improve student learning and school performance based on a self-analysis of strengths and limitations.

Schools must meet rigorous, research-based standards that reflect the essential elements of a quality and effective school and be able to demonstrate engagement in, as well as capacity to provide continuous school improvement.  In addition, staff, student, and community collaboration are improved through this process.

Participating Schools: 

Firebaugh High School 
Lynwood High School Bullis
Vista High School 
Lynwood Community Adult School

Cost includes membership fees and visits for the 2021-2022 school year.

 
Financial Impact:

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

Requisition # from BEST: 22*0850

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0-01900.0-11111-10000-5880-7390000 
                                           01.0-01900.0-11111-10000-5310-7390000

Amount: $4,400.00 - Membership fees
              $4,960.00 - Visits

Recommended Motion:

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

14.A.3. Request Approval to Accept the California State Preschool Program (CSPP) Quality Improvement Block Grant from Child 360 Quality Start Los Angeles from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022 (Consent Item)
Rationale:

The administration requests approval to accept the California State Preschool Program (CSPP) Quality Improvement Block Grant from Child 360 Quality Start Los Angeles from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.

During the term of this agreement, the Lynwood Unified School District (LUSD) shall receive benefits; coaches, parent engagement, professional development and technical assistance determined by Child 360 to improve grantee's quality rating as measured by the Quality Continuum Framework- Hybrid Rating. LUSD will receive a professional development incentive as stated below.

School Site

Amount

School Site

Amount

Abbott ES

$8,000.00

Roosevelt ES

$6,000.00

Helen Keller ES

$8,000.00

Rosa Parks ES

$8,000.00

Lincoln ES

$6,000.00

Marshall ES

$8,000.00

Lindbergh ES

$6,000.00

Wilson ES

$8,000.00

Lugo ES

$6,000.00

Washington ES

$6,000.00

Mark Twain ES

$6,000.00

Will Rogers ES

$6,000.00


 
Financial Impact:

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

Requisition # from BEST: N/A  

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: QRIS 

Funding Account Number: N/A

Amount: $82,000.00 (Revenue to the District)

Recommended Motion:
[X] Approval               [  ] Denial
14.A.4. Request Approval for Middle School Students to Participate in the Orange County Office of Education Academic Pentathlon Competitions for the 2021-2022 School Year (Consent Item)
Rationale:

The administration requests approval for middle school students to participate in the Orange County Office of Education Academic Pentathlon Competition for the 2021-2022 school year.

Participation in Pentathlon supports focusing on high school graduation through funding programs that increase student graduation rates. Students who participate are exposed to a variety of subjects and hone their skills in these areas. Additionally, these students go on to join Decathlon in high school and continue participating in activities in high school.

This all-day rigorous competition challenges 6th - 8th grade students in the following areas:

- Literature
- Math
- Science
- Social Science
- Fine Art
- Super Quiz

Participating Schools:

Cesar Chavez Middle School 
Shomara Gooden, Adviser

Hosler Middle School 
Sean Holland, Adviser

Cost includes registration fees and travel expenses (if competitions are in person).
 
Financial Impact:

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

Requisition # from BEST: 22*1096

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0-01900.0-11141-10000-5880/5710-7390000

Amount: $2,800.00 fees 
              $1,900.00 transportation

Recommended Motion:

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

14.A.5. Request Approval to Pay Membership Dues for the Athletics Program for the 2021-2022 School Year (Consent Item)
Rationale:

The administration requests approval to pay membership dues for the athletics program for the 2021-2022 school year.

The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) is a union of over 1,700 member schools both public and private. The CIF is empowered by the State of California Legislature to administer high school sports. The CIF Southern Section (CIF-SS) is one of ten sections in the State of California who have joined together to form the Federation. The San Gabriel Valley League (SGVL) is a high school athletic league that is part of the CIF-SS. Members of the SGVL are Manuel Dominguez, Downey, Richard Gahr, Lynwood, Paramount and Earl Warren High Schools.

Member schools pledge to follow all rules contained in the State, Section and League Bylaws. The principal of every high school is responsible for the operation of his/her program and compliance with all rules.

Participating School Site: 

Lynwood High School Bullis

Dues are paid yearly and are collected to offset the costs of legal and liability, operation of the offices, championships, awards and other costs.

 
Financial Impact:

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

Requisition # from BEST: 22*067
                                         22*0269
                                         22*0270

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0-01900.0-11141-42000-5310-4310000

Amount: $4,500.00

Recommended Motion:
 [X] Approval               [  ] Denial
14.A.6. Request Approval for Secondary Schools to Participate in the Los Angeles County Office of Education Academic Decathlon for the 2021-2022 School Year (Consent Item)
Rationale:

The administration requests approval for secondary schools to participate in the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) Academic Decathlon for the 2021-2022 school year. 

The LACOE Academic Decathlon is open to public and private high school students to compete in academic tests and demonstrations as team members. The competition will be held at high schools in the Los Angeles area.

The Academic Decathlon is, like its ancient Greek counterpart, a 10-event contest. The Academic Decathlon is an academic, team, and individual competition. Participants demonstrate their academic strength by completing seven written tests, writing an essay, delivering a prepared and an impromptu speech, and participating in an interview.

Students will also participate in the Super Quiz oral relay. Each team consists of three "A" (honor), three "B" (scholastic), and three "C or below" (varsity) students. Awards are presented to the top teams as well as the top individual students in each category. 

Participating School Site:

Lynwood High School Bullis
Brian Arkangel, Adviser
Custodio Gomez, Adviser

Cost includes registration fees and travel expenses (if competitions are in person).

 
Financial Impact:

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

Requisition # from BEST: 22*1068

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0-01900.0-11141-10000-5880-7390000

Amount: $700.00 registration 
              $3,420.00 transportation

Recommended Motion:
 [X] Approval               [  ] Denial
14.A.7. Request Receipt of Williams Uniform Complaint Quarterly Report from July 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021 for Submission to the Los Angeles County Office of Education (Consent Item)
Rationale:

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 July 1, 2021 to September 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.

 
Financial Impact:

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


Recommended Motion:
[X] Approval               [  ] Denial
Attachments:
Williams Quarterly Report, 1st Quarter
14.A.8. Request Approval to Participate in the Los Angeles County Constitutional Rights Foundation (CRF) Mock Trial Competitions for the 2021-2022 School Year (Consent Item)
Rationale:

The administration requests approval to participate in the Los Angeles County Constitutional Rights Foundation (CRF) Mock Trial competition for the 2021-2022 school year.

The Mock Trail is designed to clarify the workings of our legal institutions for young people. Students teams study a hypothetical case, conduct legal research, and receive courtroom procedure and preparation guidance from volunteer attorneys. Students acquire a working knowledge of our judicial system as they participate as counsels, witnesses, court clerks, and bailiffs.

Participating Schools:
Cesar Chavez Middle School
Firebaugh High School
Lynwood High School Bullis

Cost includes registration fees and travel expenses (if competitions are in person).

 
Financial Impact:

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

Requisition # from BEST: 22*1096

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0-01900.0-11141-10000-5880/5710-7390000

Amount: $1,475.00 fees 
               $2,880.00 transportation

Recommended Motion:

 [X] Approval               [  ] Denial

14.A.9. Request Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with the Lynwood Partners Educational Foundation for Support of the Career Pathways Program from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2023 (Consent Item)
Rationale:

The administration requests approval of Memorandum of Understanding with the Lynwood Partners Educational Foundation to support the Career Pathways Program from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2023. 

Lynwood Unified received three K-12 Strong Workforce Grants in 2019-20 totaling $1,768,000 to support the development of career pathways in collaboration with our college partners. The Grant is a collaboration between Lynwood Unified and the Lynwood Partners Education Foundation that emphasizes the importance of increasing collaboration between K-12 and postsecondary institutions and industry to expand career pathways and improve current CTE programs. This collaboration will build stronger pathways for careers in Engineering Technology, Advanced Manufacturing, Computer Science, and Health Sciences.

The Grant allocates funds for the Lynwood Partners Educational Foundation to support the District in implementing the K-12 Strong Workforce Grant through various projects, including; grant development, student scholarships, and supporting additional CTE pathway projects. These supports will increase the number of industry partners, internships, and work-based opportunities for Lynwood Unified students.

Through the K-12 Strong Workforce Grant, Lynwood Partners Educational Foundation will receive an annual payment of $30,000.00 at the start of each fiscal year in Years 1-3, beginning with the 2020-21 school year. The K-12 Strong Workforce Grant supports our partnership with Cerritos College, Compton College, and Charles Drew University.

 
Financial Impact:

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

Requisition # from BEST:  TBD 

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

Funding Account Number: TBD 

Amount: (Revenue to the District)
$30,000.00 - 2020-21
$30,000.00 - 2021-22
$30,000.00 - 2022-23

Recommended Motion:
[X] Approval               [  ] Denial
Attachments:
LPEF MOU CTE
14.A.10. Request Approval to Purchase the Annual Student Tracker Subscription from National Student Clearinghouse for the 2021-2022 School Year (Consent Item)
Rationale:

The administration requests approval to purchase the annual Student Tracker subscription from the National Student Clearinghouse for the 2021-2022 school year.

The National Student Clearinghouse is a non-profit, non-governmental organization, and the leading provider of educational reporting, data exchange, verification, and research services. Their work provides numerous time and cost-saving benefits to students, schools, administrators, and requestors that enable informed decision-making.

Clearinghouse program provides a central repository of information on student enrollment, degrees, diplomas, certificates and other educational achievements on current and former students in postsecondary institutions. In addition, it will transmit a list of graduates dating back up to eight (8) years and a list of new graduates each year after conferral of diplomas.

The purchase of the online subscription from the National Student Clearinghouse provides cost-effective transcript services and educational research services that help U.S. high schools and Districts improve college readiness and success. 

Participating Schools:

Firebaugh High School
Lynwood High School Bullis
Vista High School

Cost includes subscription fees.

 
Financial Impact:

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

Requisition # from BEST: 22*1067

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0-019000.0-11113-10000-5840-7390000

Amount: $1,990.00

Recommended Motion:

 [X] Approval               [  ] Denial

14.A.11. Request Approval to Purchase a Software License for Instructional Videos from DeltaMath Solutions, Inc. for the 2021-2022 School Year (Consent Item)
Rationale:

The administration requests approval to purchase a software license for instructional videos from DeltaMath Solutions, Inc., for the 2021-2022 school year. 

DeltaMath has been used by nearly 100,000 teachers and over three million students, and is now offering a product designed for individual students geared towards summer review, extra practice for tests, independent study, college students, and home schooled students. 

Included with the subscription is infinite practice on over 1,000 different skills, an instructional video available for each problem type, unlimited examples for each problem with fully worked out solutions, and curated assignments presenting material in a logical order. All content is conveniently organized into review courses such as Algebra, Precalculus, and Calculus Prep.

Participating Schools:

Firebaugh High School
Lynwood High School Bullis
Vista High School
Pathway Independent Studies

Cost not to exceed $3,325.00.

 
Financial Impact:

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

Requisition # from BEST: 22*1125

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: $3,325.00

Recommended Motion:
[X] Approval               [  ] Denial
14.A.12. Request Approval to Enter Into an Agreement with Rose Smeltzer Munn to Conduct Speech and Language Assessments for Students with Special Needs for the 2021-2022 School Year (Consent Item)
Rationale:

The administration requests approval to enter into an agreement with Rose Smeltzer Munn to conduct four (4) Speech and Language Assessments for students with special needs for the 2021-2022 school year.

Rose Munn provides Speech and Language assessments and services for students with varying functional abilities within the public school setting. Ms. Munn completes comprehensive assessment of student's abilities to understand,  use language and speak clearly and appropriately. Two of the IEEs will be completed prior to November 19, 2021 and the other two will be completed by March 31, 2022.

Cost for each Speech and Language assessment, not to exceed $3,000.00. Total cost is $12,000.00.

 
Financial Impact:

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

Requisition # from BEST: 22*1176  

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

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

Amount: $12,000.00
Recommended Motion:

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

14.A.13. Request Approval to Attend the Fall 2021 Virtual Transition Training Workshop Hosted by Ability Centered Educational Services Between September 24, 2021 and December 3, 2021 (Consent Item)
Rationale:

The administration requests approval to attend the Fall 2021 Transition virtual training hosted by  Ability Centered Educational Services (ACES) between September 24, 2021 and December 3, 2021.

ACES is a California nonprofit corporation operated by a board of members who each have a professional and/or personal interest in ability-centered education and the school-to-adulthood transition. ACES was founded by Rachel De Bruin who has worked in special education for over 19 years as a special education teacher, administrator, transition coordinator, researcher, curriculum and assessment developer, and trainer.

On behalf of ACES, Ms. De Bruin has delivered transition trainings across California as a conference presenter, expert panelist, guest speaker, district/county/SELPA trainer, attorney trainer, and more. In addition to this role, Ms. De Bruin also currently serves as the Transition Coordinator for a network of public charter schools that span eleven California counties.

These virtual workshops will be used to continue improving our transition services as well as our Adult Transition Program services.

Participants: 

Hector Marquez, Ed.D., Director of Special Education
Yvette Harps, Ed.D., Special Education Coordinator
Lavyddya Anderson, Special Education Coordinator

Cost for three day workshop is $200.00 per participant.

 
Financial Impact:

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

Requisition # from BEST: 22*0768

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

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

Amount: $600.00

Recommended Motion:

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

14.A.14. Request Approval to Enter Into an Agreement with Behavioral Emotional and Academic Mentoring (BEAM), LLC. a Non-Public Agency, to Provide Educational Services and Compensatory Services for Students with Special Needs from September 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022 (Consent Item)
Rationale:

The administration requests approval to enter into an agreement with Behavioral Emotional and Academic Mentoring (BEAM) LLC., a non-public agency, to provide educational services and compensatory services for students with Special Needs from September 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. 

Behavioral Emotional and Academic Mentoring (BEAM) LLC., provides specialized treatment and educational services for children with special needs relating to emotional development, autism, Asperger's Disorder, and learning disabilities.

The Special Education Department is required to contract with non-public agencies in order to be in compliance with assessing students for special education services due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Discipline 

Rate 

Comprehensive Psycho-Educational Assessment

$1,700.00 per assessment 

Speech Language Assessment

$1,500.00 per assessment 

Occupational Therapy Assessment

$1,200.00 per assessment 

Adapted Physical Education Assessment

$800.00 per assessment 

Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)

$1,500.00 per assessment 

Physical Therapy Assessment

$1,100 per assessment 

Educationally Related Mental Health Services (ERMHS) Assessment

$1,500.00 per assessment 

Special Circumstances Instructional Assistance (SCIA) Assessment

$1,500.00 per assessment 

Behavior Intervention Development

$90 per hour

DIS/Counseling Service

$120 per hour

Language and Speech Service

$120 per hour

Physical Therapy Service

$120 per hour

Behavior Intervention Aide

$50 per hour

Classroom Instructional Aide

$36 per hour


 
Financial Impact:

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

Requisition # from BEST:  22*1177

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

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

Amount: $200,000.00

Recommended Motion:

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

14.A.15. Request Acceptance of Kaiser Permanente Mental Health Intervention Grant Extension and Approval to Renew Agreement with Therapy West, Inc. to Implement a Social Skills Program from October 2021 to June 2022 (Consent Item)
Rationale:

The administration requests acceptance of the Kaiser Permanente Mental Health Intervention Grant extension and approval to renew an agreement with Therapy West, Inc, to implement a social skills program for students from October 2021 to June 2022. 

In the District's grant application, Therapy West was the identified provider to support our elementary and middle school students with functional skill development. 

The focus is to provide activities related to the following four functional skill development areas:

  • Mindfulness (Self-Assessment)
  • Exercise, physical fitness, and sensory awareness
  • Social-skills development with an emphasis on peer relationships
  • Pre-vocational/motor skills development

Data collection and formal documentation will be implemented to support the program and monitor students' social growth. The focus will be to build mindfulness, self-determination, self-awareness, self-assessment, and introspection skills. 

The sessions will be co-facilitated by the following independent consultants: 

  • Dr. Bonnie Nakasuji, OTD, OTR/L
  • Marilyn Noriega, OTR/L

The services will be funded by the Kaiser Permanente Mental Health Intervention Grant which was originally awarded in 2019 in the amount of $45,000.00. Due to the COVID-19 school closure in 2020, the District has not been able to implement the program fully. The Kaiser Permanente Mental Health Intervention Grant has been extended for the 2021-22 school year to allow the District to continue the program and use the remaining grant fund of approximately $20,000.00.

 
Financial Impact:

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

Requisition # from BEST: 22*1119

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Mental Health Intervention Grant - Student Services Department

Funding Account Number: 01.0-90301.0-00000-21000-5850-7420000

Amount: Not to exceed $20,000.00

Recommended Motion:

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

14.A.16. Request Approval to Attend the Assistive Technology Specialist Certificate Virtual Course Between October 2021 and December 2021 (Consent Item)
Rationale:

The administration requests approval to attend an Assistive Technology (AT) Specialist Certificate virtual course between October 2021 and December 2021.

With the reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Individualized Education Program (IEP) teams are required to consider assistive technology devices and services as a special factor in the development, review and revision of IEPs for students with disabilities.

The learning outcomes of the assistive technology certificate course will assisting in the following:

- Gain experience with software that meets a range of curriculum access and executive functioning needs
- Gain practice and experience with software tools
- Increase understanding of special education law governing assistive technology and curriculum access accommodations
- Gain experience with writing defensible assessment reports

Participant:

May Tajima, Occupational Therapist

Cost includes registration fees, not to exceed $1,995.00.

 
Financial Impact:

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

Requisition # from BEST: 22*1178

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

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

Amount: $1,995.00

Recommended Motion:

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

14.A.17. Request Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Digital Promise and Cignition to Conduct a Study on Virtual Math Tutoring from 2021-22 to 2025-26 School Years (Consent Item)
Rationale:

The administration requests approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Digital Promise and Cignition to conduct a study on virtual math tutoring from 2021-2022 to 2025-2026 school years.  

Digital Promise and Cignition have partnered to evaluate high quality tutoring in the area of mathematics and fractions.  The District has been selected as part of a pioneering research to study the impact of instructional technology and the impact on student outcomes. 

The Virtual Math Tutoring Project is a research-based virtual math tutoring program. The focus of the study is to evaluate student outcomes as they relate to high quality virtual collaboration in the area of mathematics. The tutoring sessions will provide instruction to students focused on learning needs for mathematical foundational skills and fractions.  Students will work in collaboration with math teachers two times per week, for a minimum of thirty minutes each session. These sessions will allow students to receive one-on-one, as well as whole group instruction.

The project will focus on 5th graders who are currently enrolled in the Virtual Academy, Long Term Independent Study program. Digital Promise and Cignition will work with teachers, parents, and students in the collection of data on the effectiveness of high quality tutoring in a virtual setting. 

Tutoring services are no cost of the District. 

 
Financial Impact:

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

Requisition # from BEST: N/A

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

Funding Account Number: N/A

Amount: No Cost to the District

Recommended Motion:
[X] Approval               [  ] Denial
14.A.18. Request Approval to Attend the California Association of School Psychologists Convention in Newport Beach, CA on October 13-16, 2021 (Consent Item)
Rationale:

The administration requests approval to attend the California Association of School Psychologists Fall Convention in Newport Beach, CA from October 13-16, 2021. 

The conference will provide workshops and presentations specifically for school psychologists that will improve the ability of school psychologists to support academic progress of Lynwood Unified School District students.  Workshop topics include identifying and addressing the needs of students with dyslexia, and evidenced based strategies for students within the autism spectrum.

Information from the workshop will be presented to District school psychologists and the Special Education staff.

Participants:

Carolina Cervantes, School Psychologist 
Azucena Gomez, School Psychologist  
Patricia Torres Olivas, School Psychologist 
Sarika Srivastava, School Psychologist 

Cost includes registration fees, meals and travel expenses.
 
Financial Impact:

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

Requisition # from BEST: 22*1174

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

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

Amount: Not to exceed $3,305.00

Recommended Motion:

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

14.A.19. Request Approval to Participate in the National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth 2021 Conference in Atlanta, GA on November 12-16, 2021 (Consent Item)
Rationale:

The administration requests approval to participate in the National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth (NAEHCY) 2021 Conference in Atlanta, GA on November 12-16, 2021. 

The NAEHCY conference is a required component for all NAEHCY grant recipients. The conference will bring education, housing and service sectors with a focus on children and youth from birth through college. This year's conference will provide comprehensive, high quality professional development to prepare communities for the Every Student Succeeds Act, including McKinney-Vento and Title I Part A amendments, along with diverse content on early childhood education, higher education, housing partnerships, and access to services.

The national conference is held annually in various parts of the country, and for 2021- it will be held virtually, as well as in-person at Atlanta, GA. The NAEHCY 2021 conference offers comprehensive array of resources and specialized training related to the education of unhoused children and youth. The conference will provide specialized targeted professional development to staff working specifically with students without homes. 

In-person participants (3):
Flavio Gallarzo, Coordinator, Student Services
Tam Nguyen, McKinney-Vento Homeless Liaison, Student Services
Deettra Davis, School Community Liaison (EHCY), Student Services

Virtual participants (26): 
Counselors

Firebaugh High School:
Daisy Astorga 
Allyce Edwards
Pedro Rubio 
Megan Sheen

Lynwood High School Bullis:
Erika Ontiveros
Kaytan Shah
Daniel Torres
Yvette Torres
Brenda Villaverde 
Melissa Walker

Pathway Independent Studies:
Gilbert Mireles 

Vista High School:
Eric Ramos 

School Community Liaisons:
Roxanna Lopez, Abbott Elementary School
Miesha Allen, Helen Keller Elementary School
Maria Davis, Lincoln Elementary School
Tiffany Lopez, Mark Twain Elementary School
Stephanie Moore, Marshall Elementary School
Eloisa Nunez, Will Rogers Elementary School
Lydia Bustamente, Cesar Chavez Middle School
Olga Quirarte, Hosler Middle School
Ivette Ortiz, Firebaugh High School
Carmen Calderon, Lynwood High School Bullis
Valerie Munoz, Pathway

District Office:
Kevin Givan, Foster Youth Liaison, Student Services Department
Ellis Barfield, District Office
Graciela Funes, District Office

The conference is funded through a Grant, and is a requirement for all LEA recipients. In-person training cost includes registration fees, hotel accommodations, meals and travel expenses. Virtual training cost includes registration fees.

 
Financial Impact:

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

Requisition # from Best: 22*0917

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: EHCY Grant and Title I, Part A - Student Services Department

Funding Account Number: 01.0-56300.0-00000-21400-5220-7420000
                                           01.0-30100.0-00000-21400-5220-7420000

Amount: $9,022.00

Recommended Motion:

[X] Approval                   [  ] Denial

14.A.20. Request Approval to Enter Into an Agreement with Center for Learning Unlimited, a Non-Public School, for the 2021-2022 School Year (Consent Item)
Rationale:

The administration requests approval to enter into an agreement with Center for Learning Unlimited (CFLU), a non-public school, for the  2021-2022 school year.

The agreement is 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. As per the OAH settlement agreement, this student needs the intensive academic and social-emotional  services provided by CFLU. 

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

Special Education and related services are:

- Specialized Academic Instruction
- Language and Speech
- Counseling and Guidance
- Occupational Therapy
- 120 Minutes of Direct Services (per month), 60 Minutes (per month) of consultation model with classroom staff, student, and parent
- Intensive reading strategies
- Socialization skills program and counseling
- PEERs program

Cost not to exceed $128,131.00.

 
Financial Impact:

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

Requisition # from BEST:  22*1188

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

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

Amount: $128,131.00

Recommended Motion:
[X] Approval               [  ] Denial
14.A.21. Request Approval to Adopt the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief III Plan and Expenditures for the 2021-2022 to 2023-2024 School Years (Consent Item)
Rationale:

The administration requests approval to adopt the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief III (ESSER) plan and expenditures for the 2021-2022 to 2023-2024 school years. 

ESSER III funds are designed to help schools reopen quickly and safely, as well as address the months of significant learning loss experienced by students during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ESSER III funds cover a range of allocations to support the District in maintaining the conditions for student learning, safe and clean facilities, parent engagement, and support for teachers. 

The approved plan will allow the District to address the stakeholder input as follows:

  • Investing in furniture and equipment to keep teachers, students and staff safe and/or distanced during in-person instruction, such as individual desks and mobile chairs, tabletop screens and PPE.
  • Purchasing health and safety equipment to help prevent the spread of disease, such as air purifiers, sanitation stations and universal cleaners.
  • Hiring additional personnel to keep school spaces safe and clean, such as custodians, nurses, and safety personnel.
  • Investing in outdoor furniture and equipment to account for an increase in outdoor activities and dining, such as picnic tables, benches and portable sinks.
  • Purchasing furniture and equipment to implement before and after-school enrichment programs, including table and chair sets.
  • Hiring additional educators and support staff.
  • Investing in educational technology and remote learning tools, including hardware, software and connectivity to support student learning.

The District has collected stakeholder input from surveys as they relate to our Local Control Accountability Plan, Learning Continuity Plan (LCAP), and Extended Learning Opportunities (ELO) Plan. School sites shared the focus of the ESSER III accountability plan with parents during various meetings. Strategies and implementation will include the input and monitoring from parent councils and committees in the District.

The Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief III (ESSER) plan will be submitted under separate cover. 

 
Financial Impact:

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

Requisition # from BEST:  TBD

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: TBD

Funding Account Number: TBD

Amount: $42,000,000.00 (Revenue to the District)

Recommended Motion:

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

14.A.22. Request Approval to Enter Into an Agreement with Laura Mooiman, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), to Provide Professional Development for Leadership Teams for the 2021-2022 School Year (Consent Item)
Rationale:

The administration requests approval to enter into an agreement with Laura Mooiman, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), to provide professional development for leadership teams for the 2021-2022 school year. 

Laura Mooiman, LCSW, is an internationally recognized  leading expert in restorative practices.  She holds a Masters Degree in Social Work from UCLA and has over 25 years of experience as a school district administrator, social worker in elementary, middle, and high schools, special education, County Probation, County Mental Health, Child Protective Services, and in private practice. Ms. Mooiman is a consultant for multiple National Institute for Health (NIH) and Institute of Education Sciences (IES) research grants and a recipient of two United States Congressional Recognition for Outstanding Service to the Community in 2007 and 2015. She is a certified trainer for the International Institute for Restorative Practices (IIRP), Registered Qualified Trainer for the European Forum for Restorative Justice (EFRJ) and a consultant for schools and Districts internationally.

The professional development series will include live webinars for administrators, teachers, counselors, campus monitors, and lead teachers on restorative practices. School site teams will participate in sessions in which they will be equipped with strategies to support restorative classrooms, build stronger relationships with students and families, and strategies to manage mental health. Each school sites will engage in one virtual professional development session throughout the year. In addition, one in-person training per school site will take place during the Spring of 2022. Each site will attend one session during this five day period. 

Total cost for professional development sessions, travel, meals and lodging for Ms. Mooiman not to exceed $68,950.00.

 
Financial Impact:

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

Requisition # from BEST: 22*1238

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0-40350.0-00000-21400-5850-7490000

Amount: $3,000.00 per school site (18 sites) 
               $2,500.00 five (5) days of in-person sessions 
               $2,450.00 for travel, meals, and lodging

Recommended Motion:
[X] Approval               [  ] Denial
14.A.23. Request Approval to Attend the Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Virtual Trainings for the 2021-2022 School Year (Consent Item)
Rationale:

The administration requests approval to attend the Project Lead the Way (PLTW) virtual trainings for the 2021-2022 school year.

Project Lead the Way (PLTW) is the leading provider of rigorous and innovative Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education curricular programs used in middle and high schools across the U.S. and provides staff with comprehensive strategies focused on improving learning outcomes.

In 2021, the trainings will be virtual and will require teachers to perform between 25 to 40 hours, depending on the training 

Participants

Hosler Middle School: 
Ivette Castro
Daniel Rivero

Lynwood High School, Bullis:
Kelly Brandon

Cost including registration fees, not to exceed $4,800.00

 
Financial Impact:

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

Requisition # from BEST: 22*0956

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0-63800.0-38000-21400-5220-7390000

Amount: Not to exceed $4,800.00

Recommended Motion:

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

14.A.24. Request Approval to Enter Into an Agreement with Stacey Honda to Support High School Principals with the Upcoming High School Accreditation Process with the Western Association of Schools and Colleges from February 2022 to June 2022 (Consent Item)
Rationale:

The administration requests approval to enter into an agreement with Stacey Honda to support high school principals with the upcoming high school accreditation process with the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) from February 2022 to June 2022. 

Stacey Honda's services will include the following:

- Provide WASC support for secondary school sites
- Ensure sites are addressing previously identified areas of need for WASC accreditation
- Attend focus group and WASC meetings at sites as necessary
- Review all WASC reports
- Assist in the writing of the WASC reports and annual action plans
- Assist in the creation of timelines for each school relating to the WASC accreditation process
- Provide support with facility and safety walks
- Assist site principals in developing master schedules

Cost is $100.00 per hour, not to exceed $5,000.00 per month.

 
Financial Impact:

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

Requisition # from BEST: 22*1248

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Title II - Educational Services 

Funding Account Number: 01.0-40350.0-00000-27000-5850-7490000

Amount: Cost not to exceed $5,000.00 per month

Recommended Motion:

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

14.A.25. Request Approval to Renew Agreement with Southern California Crossroads to Provide Intervention Services at Secondary Schools from October 2021 to June 2022 (Consent Item)
Rationale:

The administration requests approval to renew agreement with Southern California Crossroads to provide intervention services at secondary schools from October 2021 to June 2022.

Crossroads Mentoring Program is designed to insert student mentors into the schools (in-person and virtual) with the objective of preventing gang and other types of youth violence and intervening in existing issues of conflict between students through one-on-one counseling, mentoring and other youth development approaches.

Student mentors will engage and work with students who are identified by school staff as having the most need for our services based on several risk-factors, such as issues of violence, home environment, on-going conflict with others, affiliation to negative groups, substance abuse, and other behavioral issues. In addition to individual services, student mentors will provide group sessions, when applicable, that are used to educate and develop youth to be leaders and better decisions-makers by building their level of accountability and self-esteem.

Participating Schools:
Cesar Chavez Middle School
Hosler Middle School
Firebaugh High School
Lynwood High School, Bullis
Vista High School
Pathway Independent Studies

Each campus will receive 40 hours of service each week for 40 weeks. 

Total cost not to exceed $18,768.00 per month. 

 
Financial Impact:

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

Requisition # from BEST: TBD 

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

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

Amount: Not to exceed $18,768.00 per month

Recommended Motion:
[X] Approval               [  ] Denial
14.B. HUMAN RESOURCES - CERTIFICATED (Consent Agenda)
14.B.1. Request Approval of Certificated Personnel Report: Personnel Assignment, Employment, Leaves and Separation (Consent Item)
Rationale:
The following is the Certificated Personnel Report for October 14, 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.
 
Financial Impact:

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

Recommended Motion:

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

Attachments:
15_B_1PublicCertificatedPersonnelSchedule_10-14-21
14.B.2. Request Approval for Temporary Increase of Substitute Early Childhood Education Teacher Rate of Pay for Day-to-Day and Long-Term Assignments from October 18, 2021 to December 31, 2021 (Consent Item)
Rationale:

Administration requests approval for a temporary increase in the substitute Early Childhood Education (ECE) teacher rate of pay from $110 per day to $135 per day from October 18, 2021  to December 31, 2021.

As we return to more in-person instruction, in order to maintain safe, small student groups and appropriate supervision of students, we anticipate an increased need in substitute teacher assistance. Even before the pandemic, the recruitment of substitutes is an on-going issue in finding appropriate numbers of qualified subs, and there is a shortage of substitutes throughout the County. A temporary increase in the rate of pay will enhance the District's ability to recruit substitutes and make Lynwood Unified School District more attractive to subs who work for multiple Districts in the area to assist in our efforts in returning to in-person instruction and provide additional tutoring support, as needed.

This increase is in line with the K-12 certificated sub rate increase adopted by the Board of Education on May 14, 2021. 

 
Financial Impact:

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
Recommended Motion:
[X] Approval               [  ] Denial
14.B.3. Request Approval for the Purchase of Rapid Antigen Tests from CareStart Intrivio to Support our District's COVID-19 Testing Program (Consent Item)
Rationale:

The administration requests approval to purchase rapid antigen tests from CareStart Intrivio to support the Lynwood Unified School District's COVID-19 testing program.

Lynwood Unified School District is conducting pooled testing in all of its schools.  Pooled PCR testing uses specimens from all students in one group (up to 25).  If the pools are negative, all students have a negative test result.  If a pool is positive, rapid antigen testing is conducted to identify positives.

The CareStart COVID-19 Antigen test is a rapid test (approximately 10 minutes) for the direct detection of the presence or absence of SARS-CoV-2 antigens obtained via nasal swabs and instant read technology.

Each test kit contains 20 rapid antigen test kits individually wrapped, 20 small test tubes with solution, 20 swabs and a small stand to keep the tubes standing upright. The cost of each kit is $100.00 per box of 20 and is funded through our COVID-19 Testing Federal Grant.

 
Financial Impact:

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

Requisition # from BEST: 22*1118

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: ELC Covid Testing Award

Funding Account Number: 01.0-58700.0-00000-31400-4390-7520000

Amount: $25,000.00

Recommended Motion:

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

14.C. HUMAN RESOURCES - CLASSIFIED (Consent Agenda)
14.C.1. Request Approval of Classified Personnel Report: Personnel Assignments, Employment, Leaves, and Separations (Consent Item)
Rationale:

The following is the Classified Personnel Report for October 14, 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.
 
Financial Impact:

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

Recommended Motion:
[X] Approval               [  ] Denial
Attachments:
PUBLIC - Classified Personnel Schedule - 101421
14.D. BUSINESS SERVICES (Consent Agenda)
14.D.1. Request Approval to Review and Ratify Purchase Orders for Period Beginning August 25, 2021 through September 21, 2021, per Education Code 17605 and 42636 (Consent Item)
Rationale:
Staff requests approval to review and ratify Purchase Orders for the period beginning August 25, 2021 through September 21, 2021, per Education Code 17605 and 42636.
 
Financial Impact:

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

Requisition # from BEST: Various

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Various Funding Account Number: Various

Amount: $21,323,988.73

Recommended Motion:
[X] Approval    [ ] Denial
Attachments:
Purchase Order/Contract Transaction List
14.D.2. Request Approval of Warrant and ACH Schedule for the Period of September 1, 2021 through September 21, 2021 (Consent Item)
Rationale:
Staff requests approval of the Warrant and ACH Schedule for the period of September 1, 2021 through September 21, 2021.
 
Financial Impact:

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: $6,164,172.61


Recommended Motion:

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

Attachments:
Warrant Schedule
14.D.3. Request Acceptance of Donations Report (Consent Item)
Rationale:

Staff requests acceptance of the following donations:

-$500.00 from Schools First Credit Union to Lynwood Unified School District for general educational expenses.

-Non-cash donation from Liberty Paper. Mr. Abdul Ismail, CEO for Liberty Paper, donated ten pallets (14,400) of 16.9 premier hand sanitizer bottles with pump valued at $35,791 to Lynwood Unified School District.

 
Financial Impact:

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: Various

Recommended Motion:

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

14.D.4. Request Approval to Attend the California Association of School Business Officials Symposium in Newport Beach, CA on November 17-19, 2021 (Consent Item)
Rationale:

The administration requests approval to attend the California Association of School Business Officials (CASBO) CBO Symposium 2021 in Newport Beach, CA on November 17-19, 2021.

This program is the premier professional development opportunity for CBOs and executive-level administrators to hear relevant, and current topics in school business.

Participant:
Gregory Fromm, Chief Business Official

Cost, including registration fees and travel expenses, not exceed $1,400.00.

 
Financial Impact:

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

Requisition # from BEST: 22*1004

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0-00000.0-00000-72000-5220-7600000

Amount: $1,400.00

Recommended Motion:

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

14.D.5. Request Approval to Attend the Coalition for Adequate School Housing Fall Conference in Newport Beach, CA on October 18-20, 2021 (Consent Item)
Rationale:

Staff requests approval to attend the Coalition for Adequate School Housing (CASH) Fall Conference in Newport Beach, CA on October 18-20, 2021.

As the school facilities and maintenance community continues to be at the forefront of creating safe and healthy learning environments in a challenging and rapidly-changing environment, CASH has focused on steady advocacy and providing resources to our members to help them prepare and thrive as both, new requirements and significant new funding resources are available with more on the horizon. The conference will focus on providing timely information about these new challenges and opportunities and more.

Participant:
Gregory Fromm, Chief Business Official

Cost includes registration fees, meals and travel expenses.

 
Financial Impact:

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

Requisition # from BEST: 20*1035

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0-00000.0-00000-72000-5220-7600000

Amount: $1,500.00

Recommended Motion:

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

14.D.6. Request Approval to Enter Into an Agreement with Howard E. Nyhart Company to Conduct the GASB 75 Actuarial Valuation of the Other Post Employment Benefits for Fiscal Year Ending on June 30, 2022 and June 30, 2023 (Consent Item)
Rationale:

Staff requests approval to enter into an agreement with Howard E. Nyhart Company to conduct an actuarial valuation of the other post employment benefits (OPEB) for the fiscal years ending on June 30, 2022 and June 30, 2023. 

In accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement 75, all State and local governmental agencies are required to report annually the actuarial valuation of any other post employment benefits other than pension. The actuarial valuation of the OPEB represents the present value of the projected costs for the current and inactive employees who are eligible for the benefits. Nyhart Company is one of the leading actuarial valuation service providers and has previously provided services for the District.

 
Financial Impact:

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

Requisition # from BEST: TBD

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0-00000-00000-72000-5890-7690000

Amount: $10,000.00

Recommended Motion:

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

14.D.7. Request Approval to Enter Into a Service Agreement with Davis Demographics to Provide Trustee Districting Analysis and Mapping Scenarios for the 2021-2022 School Year (Consent Item)
Rationale:

Staff requests approval to enter into a  service agreement with Davis Demographics to provide Trustee Districting Analysis and Mapping Scenarios  for the 2021-2022 School Year.

Davis Demographics will assist the District (LUSD) in the preparation of approximately three (3) potential trustee voting area maps to be considered by the public and the Governing Board that comply with state and federal law and which take into account relevant community interest factors.  In addition to preparing the draft trustee voting area maps.  David Demographics will provide the District with detailed demographic information for each proposed plan, including Voting Age Population and Citizen Voting Age Population numbers for all racial classifications within each proposed trustee area.

Fees are at a rate of $170.00 per hour.  Any expenses for travel, meals, lodging, printing, report production, online map hosting, etc. ,are all included in this rate, not to exceed the amount of $23,000.00.

 
Financial Impact:

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

Requisition # from BEST: 20*1235

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0-00000.0-00000-71100-5820-7690000 

Amount: $23,000.00

Recommended Motion:

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial


14.D.8. Request Approval to Renew Legal Service Agreement with Olivarez Madruga Lemeux O'Neill for General and Special Legal Counseling Services for the 2021-22 to 2025-26 School Years (Consent Item)
Rationale:

Staff requests approval to renew the service agreement with the following legal firm for the 2021-22 to 2025-26 school years:


Law Firm

Partners

Senior

Associates/
Legal Consultant

Paralegal/
Law Clerks

Olivarez Madruga
Lemeux O'Neill

$260/hr

$215/hr

$130/hr
$105/hr



 
Financial Impact:

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

Requisition # from BEST: N/A

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0-00000.0-00000-71000-5250-7690000

Amount: As needed

Recommended Motion:

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

14.E. TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION (Action Item)
14.E.1. Request Approval to Attend the California It In Education Annual Conference in Sacramento, CA on November 16-19, 2021 (Consent Item)
Rationale:

The administration requests approval to attend the California It In Education (CITE) Annual Conference in Sacramento, CA on November 16-19, 2021.

CITE is an association of educational technology professionals within the State of California and was founded in 1960. The conference will feature quality educational technology sessions, dynamic keynotes, and a variety of opportunities to support staff in navigating the challenges of integrating technology in education.

This conference will allow staff to learn best practices, support all facets of IT, share ideas and information, and gain knowledge on the latest technology tools to help improve teaching, learning, and administration.

Participants:
Dr. Patrick Gittisriboongul, Assistant Superintendent, Technology and Innovation
Jamal Boyce, Director of Technology

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

 
Financial Impact:

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

Requisition # from BEST: 22*947

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0.00000-00000-77000-5220-7620000               

Amount: $7,000.00

Recommended Motion:

[X] Approval                  [  ] Denial

14.E.2. Request Approval to Enter Into Agreement with Gaggle.net, Inc. from September 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022 (Consent Item)
Rationale:

The administration requests approval to enter into an agreement between Gaggle.Net, Inc. from September 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. 

For more than 20 years, Gaggle has helped thousands of districts avoid tragedies and save lives while also protecting against district liability. The company helps ensure student safety in digital spaces by providing real-time monitoring of the use of online tools within Google’s G Suite, Microsoft Office 365, Google Hangouts, Microsoft Teams, and the Canvas learning management system for more than 4.5 million students across the United States. 

Gaggle's machine learning technology watches for specific words and phrases that might indicate potentially harmful behavior. An in-house team of trained safety professionals with backgrounds in law enforcement, psychology, social work, suicide prevention, and crisis management evaluates flagged content for false positives, categorizes incidents, and determines their severity. The team then alerts District personnel regarding policy violations, inappropriate content, critical mental health issues, and imminent danger to students.

 
Financial Impact:

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

Requisition # from BEST: 22*669

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0.00000.00000.77000.5840.5620000        

Amount: $55,624.00

Recommended Motion:

[X] Approval                     [  ] Denial


14.E.3. Request Approval to Enter Into an Agreement with Aeries Communications, a Fully Integrated Parent Communication Platform, Powered by ParentSquare for the 2021-2022 School Year (Consent Item)
Rationale:

The administration requests approval to enter into an agreement with Aeries Communications, a fully integrated communications parent platform, powered by ParentSquare for the 2021-2022 school year.

Agreement includes mass notifications, urgent alerts and "smart alerts", and auto-absence notifications. 

Services include the following:

Classroom Communication
- Post two-way Direct and Group Messaging
- StudentSquare
- Parent-Teacher Conference Sign-ups
- Newsletter Templates
- Language Translation

School Services
- Permission Slips and Forms
- Surveys and Polls
- Calendar Sync
- Event RSVP
- School Directory

Aeries Integration
- API Data Integration
- SSO
- Aeries Student Groups
- Gradebook Alerts
- Mobile App
- Data Reports and Analytics
- Multi-modality
- Customer Service
- Secure Document Delivery

 
Financial Impact:

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

Requisition # from BEST: 22*244

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0.00000.00000.77000.5630.7620000               

Amount: $51,164.00

Recommended Motion:

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

14.E.4. Request Approval to Enter Into an Agreement with Hopin, Inc, to Provide the Event Technology Platform from October 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022 (Consent Item)
Rationale:

The administration requests approval to enter into an agreement with with Hopin, Inc., to provide an event technology platform from October 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.

Hopin, Inc., is the all-in-one event management platform for virtual, hybrid, and in-person events. Hopin is the first all-in-one live online events platform where attendees can learn, interact, and connect with people. Hopin's live video platform makes online events more personal and engaging. Hopin is designed to replicate an in-person event experience without the barriers of travel, venues, weather, and parking. With Hopin, staff can reach audiences, gather in one place, and make an online event more robust. Staff intends to utilize Hopin to host professional development conferences, student summits and expos, and other conferences.

The Hopin platform offers the following features and structure in recreating in-person event experience:

  • Stage is where presentations or keynotes become visible for up to 100,000 attendees. Broadcast live, play pre-recorded content or stream. The Stage always delivers attendees the real conference experience.
  • Sessions promote real-time live interactions. Up to 20 attendees can be on one screen with hundreds attendees watching and chatting. With unlimited Sessions that can run at the same time, it's a perfect place for roundtables, group talks, project-related discussions.
  • Networking users allows to get to know people on their event! Expand District network with random or ticket type-based matching and have engaging 1:1 meetings to connect with event attendees.
  • Expo area is great for all kinds of exhibitions, such as trade shows or fairs, where event-goers can "walk around" to visit the booths that interest them, interact with the vendors, and take action. Each booth at District event can contain live video, branded content, Twitter links, pre-recorded videos, special offers, salespeople on live camera, and customized buttons.

Cost for the business registration plan includes unlimited events, custom branding, advanced analytics and data reports, and 1,000 registrations per year.

 
Financial Impact:

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

Requisition # from BEST: 22*1123

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0-40350.0-00000-21000-5840-7350000

Amount: $18,000.00

Recommended Motion:

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

14.E.5. Requests Approval to Enter Into an Agreement with LinkedIn Learning for Supplemental Professional Development to Advance the Skills of Faculty and Staff from October 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022 (Consent Item)
Rationale:

The administration requests approval to enter into an agreement with LinkedIn Learning for supplemental professional development to advance the skills of faculty and staff from October 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.

LinkedIn Learning is an online learning platform that combines Lynda.com's unmatched library of more than 16,000+ courses taught by real-world experts, with LinkedIn data and insights drawn from 675M+ member profiles and billions of interactions. These insights provide a unique and real-time view of how jobs, industries, organizations, and skills are evolving, while helping staff identify the skills that they will need to succeed. These insights also fuel course recommendations that connect learners to the most relevant, applicable learning that is easy to engage with on any device.

With LinkedIn Learning, all Lynwood Unified staff will be able to:

  • access on-demand courses to upskill or close job-related skill gaps
  • keep faculty and staff current on the latest productivity tools
  • deliver cost-effective, standardized training on a wider scale
  • access a wide range of course materials for new and experienced staff
  • engage and retain staff by investing in their development

Cost includes licenses for all staff and faculty and access to over 16,000 on-demand digital courses, course library, and LinkedIn data and skills insight.

 
Financial Impact:

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

Requisition # from BEST: 22*1122

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0-40350.0-00000-21400-5810-7350000

Amount: $25,000.00

Recommended Motion:

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

14.F. ADMINISTRATION (Consent Agenda)
14.F.1. Request Approval of Resolution No. 21-22/15 in Support of the National Bullying Prevention Month (Consent Item)
Rationale:

Approval is requested for Resolution No. 21-22/15 in support of the National Bullying Prevention Month.

October has been named National Bullying Prevention Month, a campaign in response to the need to raise awareness of bullying; providing schools and communities with an opportunity to educate students, parents, and other stakeholders about their role in bullying prevention. The Lynwood Unified School District supports all efforts and commits to working with staff and community in developing, implementing, and monitoring policies and programs to address the prevention, intervention, and elimination of bullying, harassment, and discrimination and to foster a positive school climate.

 
Financial Impact:

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

Recommended Motion:

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

Attachments:
Resolution No. 21-22/15 - In Support of the National Bullying Prevention Month
14.F.2. Request Approval of Resolution No. 21-22/16, Declaring October 23-31, 2021 as Red Ribbon Week and Supporting Substance Abuse Awareness Programs (Consent Item)
Rationale:

Approval is requested for Resolution No. 21-22/16, declaring October 23-31, 2021 as Red Ribbon Week, in an effort to instill substance abuse awareness and support programs related to it.

 
Financial Impact:

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

Recommended Motion:

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

Attachments:
Resolution No. 21-22/16, Declaring October 23-31, 2021 as Red Ribbon Week and Supporting Substance Abuse Awareness Programs
14.F.3. Request Approval of Resolution No. 21-22/17, a Resolution Declaring the District's Commitment to Promote Respect for, and Understanding of, the Region's American Indian and Indigenous Communities, Their Long Histories, and Their Continuing Contributions to Contemporary Society (Consent Item)
Rationale:

The administration requests approval of Resolution No. 21-22/17, a resolution is declaring the District's commitment to promote respect for, and understanding of, the region's American Indian and Indigenous communities, their long histories, and their continuing contributions to contemporary society.

 
Financial Impact:

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

Recommended Motion:

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

Attachments:
Resolution No 21-22/17 - American Indians & Indigenous Communities
14.F.4. Request Approval of Resolution No. 21-22/18, in Celebration of LGBTQIA+ History Month (Consent Item)
Rationale:

The administration requests approval of Resolution No. 21-22/18, in celebration of LGBTQIA+ History Month.

 
Financial Impact:

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

Recommended Motion:

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

Attachments:
Resolution No. 21-22/18, in Celebration of LGBTQIA+ History Month
14.F.5. Request Approval of Resolution No. 21-22/19, to Establish the Vaccine Requirement for All Eligible Lynwood USD Students (Consent Item)
Rationale:

The administration requests approval of Resolution No. 21-22/19, to establish the vaccine requirement for all eligible Lynwood USD students.

 
Financial Impact:

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

Recommended Motion:

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

Attachments:
Resolution No. 21-22/19, to Establish the Vaccine Requirement for All Eligible Lynwood USD Students
15. DISCUSSION ITEMS (Discussion Item)
15.A. DISCUSSION ITEM ONLY: Request Approval of Resolution No. 21-22/20 - Resolution of the Board of Education Supporting the Lynwood City Council’s Goal for Fiber City Lynwood, a Vision of Enabling All Lynwood Residents to Access and Adopt Broadband Internet Service that is Reliable and Affordable (Discussion Item)
Rationale:

The administration requests approval of Resolution No. 21-22/20 - Resolution of the Board of Education Supporting the Lynwood City Council's Goal for Fiber City Lynwood, a Vision of Enabling All Lynwood Residents to Access and Adopt Broadband Internet Service that is reliable and affordable.

 
Financial Impact:

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

Recommended Motion:

DISCUSSION ITEM ONLY

Attachments:
DRAFT - Request Approval of Resolution No. 21-22/20 - In Support of the Lynwood City Council’s Goal for Fiber City Lynwood
16. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION (Procedural Item)
17. ADJOURNMENT (Procedural Item)

Published: October 11, 2021, 4:59 PM

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