The administration requests acceptance of Resolution No. 21-22/29 - in honor of Marisela Santana’s distinguished service to the residents of Lynwood as their Mayor from December 2020 to December 2021.

Superintendent Crosthwaite and former Board President, Mrs. Maria G. Lopez presented the resolution to Mayor Santana at the City of Lynwood's reorganizational meeting on December 8, 2021. The Board of Education hereby resolves that this resolution be made an integral part of the Minutes of the January 13, 2022, meeting of this Board, as presented to Mayor Santana on December 8, 2021.

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[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval of Resolution No. 21-22/35, to declare the month of January 2022 as School Board Recognition Month.

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The administration requests approval of Resolution No. 21-22/36, in support of Senate Bill 830.

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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).

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.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to access the Board meeting room or to otherwise participate at this meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please contact Assistant Superintendent’s Office at 310-886-1490.  Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the District to make reasonable arrangements to ensure Accessibility to the Board meeting.

The administration requests approval of minutes for the regular meeting of the Board of Education on October 28, 2021.

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The administration requests approval of minutes for the special meeting/study session of the Board of Education on November 9, 2021.

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[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval of minutes for the regular meeting of the Board of Education on November 18, 2021.

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

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[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval of minutes for the special meeting/reorganization of the Board of Education on December 17, 2021.

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[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

On February 11, 2021, the Board adopted Resolution No. 20-21/24, authorizing the emergency repair and replacement of facilities and procurement of equipment and services to enable timely transition of moving Lynwood High School to Lynwood Middle School campus.

Because of the necessary relocation of students and reconfiguration of operations caused by the unavailability of Lynwood High School, repairs and equipment are needed at the District's middle schools and other District campus sites to provide adequately equipped facilities and available space for classroom instruction and essential educational services. Resolution No. 20-21/24 delegated 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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[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

Staff requests acceptance of completion of the emergency replacement project of doors and door hardware in buildings A & B at Lynwood High School Bullis. 

The project was completed by Commercial Door Company Inc., at a cost of $65,582.00. 

Acceptance of completion authorizes the filing of the notice of completion and the release of all retention monies.

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Requisition # from BEST: N/A

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Measure N

Funding Account Number: 21.1-90100.0-00000-85000-6250-3210000

Amount: $65,582.00

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

Staff requests acceptance of completion of the emergency demolition project of the existing quad at Lynwood High School Bullis.

The demolition project was completed by GAMI Construction, at a cost of $78,430.00.

Acceptance of completion authorizes the filing of the Notice of Completion and the release of all retention monies.

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Requisition # from BEST: N/A

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Measure N

Funding Account Number: 21.1-90100.0-00000-85000-6150-3210000

Amount: $78,430.00

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

Staff requests acceptance of completion of the emergency demolition project of the quad lunch area at Lynwood High School Bullis. 

The demolition project was completed by GAMI Construction, at a cost of $72,893.10.  

Acceptance of completion authorizes the filing of the notice of completion and the release of all retention monies.

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Funding Account Number: 21.1-90100.0-00000-85000-6150-3210000

Amount: $72,893.10

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

Staff requests acceptance of completion of the emergency entrance walkway project on Bradfield Avenue at Lynwood High School Bullis.

The emergency entrance walkway project was completed by GDL Best Contractors, Inc., at a cost of $58,700.00.

Acceptance of completion authorizes the filing of the notice of completion and the release of all retention monies.

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Requisition # from BEST: N/A

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Measure N

Funding Account Number: 21.1-90100.0-00000-85000-6150-3210000

Amount: $58,700.00

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

Staff requests acceptance of completion for the emergency exterior painting project of buildings A, E, and F at Lynwood High School Bullis.

The emergency exterior painting project was completed by GDL Best Contractors, at a cost of $198,100.00.

Acceptance of completion authorizes the filing of the notice of completion and the release of all retention monies.

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Requisition # from BEST: N/A

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Measure N

Funding Account Number: 21.1-90100.0-00000-85000-6250-3210000

Amount: $198,100.00

Staff requests acceptance of completion of the emergency electrical work on the interim housing project at Cesar Chavez Middle School.

The work was completed by Legacy Electric, at a cost of $170,040.63.

Acceptance of completion authorizes the filing of the Notice of Completion and the release of all retention monies.

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Requisition # from BEST: N/A

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Measure N

Funding Account Number: 21.1-90100.0-00000-85000-6250-3230000

Amount: $170,040.63

Staff requests acceptance of completion of the emergency painting project of the library interior walls in building E at Lynwood High School Bullis.

The emergency painting project was completed by Mariscal Painting, at a cost of $34,400.00.

Acceptance of completion authorizes the filing of the notice of completion and the release of all retention monies.

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Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Measure N

Funding Account Number: 21.1-90100.0-00000-85000-6250-3210000

Amount: $34,400.00

Staff requests acceptance of completion for the emergency exterior painting project of the portable classrooms at Lynwood High School - Bullis as completed by FBJ Painting. 

The project was completed at a cost of $139,554.00.  

Acceptance of completion authorizes the filing of the notice of completion and the release of all retention monies.

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Funding Account Number: 21.1-90100.0-00000-85000-6250-3210000

Amount: $139,554.00

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

Staff requests acceptance of completion of the emergency refresh of the epoxy flooring project for the boys and girls locker building at Lynwood High School Bullis as completed by Franklin Interiors.

The project was completed at a cost of $47,245.00.

Acceptance of completion authorizes the filing of the notice of completion and the release of all retention monies.

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Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Measure N

Funding Account Number: 21.1-90100.0-00000-85000-6250-3210000

Amount: $47,245.00

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

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Requisition # from BEST: N/A

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Measure N

Funding Account Number: 21.1-90100.0-00000-85000-6250-3210000

Amount: $190,627.80

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

Staff requests acceptance of completion of the emergency refresh project of exterior repairs to existing portables T1 through T24 at Lynwood High School Bullis as completed by GDL Best Contractors.

The project was completed at a cost of $46,000.00.  

Acceptance of completion authorizes the filing of the notice of completion and the release of all retention monies.

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Requisition # from BEST: N/A

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Measure N

Funding Account Number: 21.1-90100.0-00000-85000-6250-3210000

Amount: $46,000.00

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

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Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Measure N

Funding Account Number: 21.1-90100.0-00000-85000-6250-3210000

Amount: $254,133.00

Staff requests acceptance of completion for the emergency refresh of buildings X and Y including restrooms project at Lynwood High School Bullis as completed by GDL Best Contractors. 

The project was completed at a a cost of $269,233.80.  

Acceptance of completion authorizes the filing of the notice of completion and the release of all retention monies.

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Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Measure N

Funding Account Number: 21.1-90100.0-00000-85000-6250-3210000

Amount: $269,233.80

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

Staff requests acceptance of completion of the emergency restroom project of classroom T-4 at Lynwood High School Bullis as completed by GDL Best Contractors. 

The project was completed at a cost of $70,686.00.

Acceptance of completion authorizes the filing of the notice of completion and the release of all retention monies.

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Requisition # from BEST: N/A

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Measure N

Funding Account Number: 21.1-90100.0-00000-85000-6250-3210000

Amount: $70,686.00

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

Staff requests acceptance of completion for the new sewer and water connection for portable restrooms project at Lynwood High School Bullis as completed by GDL Best Contractors.

The project was completed at a cost of $78,000.00.

Acceptance of completion authorizes the filing of the notice of completion and the release of all retention monies.

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Requisition # from BEST: N/A

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Measure N

Funding Account Number: 21.1-90100.0-00000-85000-6250-3210000

Amount: $78,000.00

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

Staff requests acceptance of completion of the emergency refresh project of existing restrooms for DSA Certification at Lynwood High School Bullis as completed by GDL Best Contractors.

The project was completed at a cost of $62,000.00. 

Acceptance of completion authorizes the filing of the notice of completion and the release of all retention monies.

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Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Measure N

Funding Account Number: 21.1-90100.0-00000-85000-6250-3210000

Amount: $62,000.00

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to enter into an agreement with Dr. Karina Quezada, Bilingual Educational Psychologist, to provide Professional Development on Dyslexia to School Psychologists, Speech and Language Pathologists, and parents on January 18-19, 2022.

Dr. Karina Quezada is a licensed bilingual educational psychologist serving students and families in Southern California. Dr. Quezada provides professional development to school administrators and educators on topics related to dyslexia, reading acquisition, disability awareness, English Language Learner (ELL), special education law, and conflict resolution practices in special education.

The professional development session for school psychologists and speech language pathologists is designed to unpack dyslexia as a neurological disorder and to provide school psychologist and Speech and Language Pathologists with a guide on which standardized assessments are needed to do a multi-disciplinary evaluation on dyslexia and how to write legally defendable psycho-educational reports that include dyslexia evaluation, findings, and recommendations.

Dr. Quezada will also provide a three-hour parent workshop with a focus on effective parent engagement in promoting better student outcomes, improving school systems, and trusting relationships between school officials and parents. The parent workshop will be open to all Lynwood Unified School District parents.

Parent workshop will take place on January 18, 2022 and the school psychologist and speech language pathologist professional development will take place on January 19, 2022.

Total cost of $10,600 includes professional development fees and materials.

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Requisition # from BEST:  22*1544

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

Funding Account Number: TBD 

Amount: $10,600.00

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to participate in the 2022 ASBWorks User Conference in Anaheim, CA on January 26-28, 2022.

ASBWorks is a web-based accounting solution developed specifically for student body government organizations. ASBWorks has been designed to be a complete solution for student body governance. The software allows schools to benefit from using the most advanced technology available. One of the main benefits of an online system, is being able to allocate access to other users. The program will challenge and engage students while increasing the productivity of the administrative support team.

Participants:

Tenuisha Ortega,  Assistant Principal, Lynwood High School Bullis
Gabriela Camacho, Teacher, Lynwood High School Bullis
Letisha Willis, Attendance Assistant, Lynwood High School Bullis

The cost includes registration, meals, and travel expenses. The expenses will be funded by ASB.

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Requisition # from BEST: N/A  

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: ASB Fund, Lynwood High School, Bullis 

Funding Account Number: N/A

Amount: $1,545.00

The administration requests approval to renew an agreement with STAR Education to provide after-school enrichment services to students in the Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) program for the 2021-2022 school year.

STAR offers intellectually stimulating, hands-on and inquiry-based enrichment workshops at each elementary school. This includes a Family Night for each elementary school, in which parents and students join STAR mentor teachers for an educational adventure in arts, humanities, science, technology, critical thinking, or a combination of all. Students and their families will learn to analyze real evidence and draw conclusions.

The cost per elementary school is $3,440.00 for twelve (12) elementary sites.

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Requisition # from BEST: 22*1657

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0-01900.0-11100-10000-5810-7380000

Amount: $3,440.00 per elementary site

[X] Approval           [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to attend and present at the 2022 San Diego County Office of Education Equity Conference on January 19-22, 2022.

The Lynwood Unified School District Equity, Access, and Instructional Services Department has been invited by the San Diego County Office of Education to present at their annual conference on January 19-22, 2022. The LUSD team will share on the work that has been accomplished on building a culturally inclusive curriculum and pedagogy.

The Equity Conference will be an opportunity to grow and learn as we work to make our campuses safe spaces for all students, staff members, and families, where they feel honored and valued.

This conference will create a renewed sense of purpose to transform our individual and collective equity work and create places of exceptional vision, hope, and opportunity for every student.

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Requisition # from BEST: 22*1712
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Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Title II - Equity, Access and Instruction

Funding Account Number: 01.0-40350.0-00000-21400-5220-7350000

Amount: $1,750.00 per person

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to enter into an agreement with Charles Drew University for the  Saturday Science Academy (SSA) for the 2021-2022 school year.    

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. 

• Provide students with an enrichment component to Lynwood Unified School District's Attendance Recovery Program.

Cost of services:  

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Requisition # from BEST:  TBD, Pending EAI 

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: $360,000.00

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

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

The attached report covers the period from October 1, 2021 through December 31, 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.

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Requisition # from BEST: N/A

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

Funding Account Number: N/A

Amount: N/A

The administration requests approval to attend the 2022 California Association of Bilingual Education (CABE) virtual and in-person conference in San Francisco, CA, from March 29, 2022 to April 3, 2022. 

The California Association of Bilingual Education (CABE) conference assists parents, para-educators, teachers, and administrators to gain knowledge and increase capacity to create culturally diverse and competent 21st century learning environments for all English Learners. The focus of this year's conference is on Biliteracy and English Learner programs.

Workshops on the following topics will be presented: 

• The importance of multilingual learners.
• Dual immersion programs.
• English Learner Roadmap.
• Policy and advocacy.
• Effective leadership strategies for Biliteracy and English Learner programs from TK-12th grade.  

Participants will hear from experts in the field on various topics to support our English Learners and their academic success in school and beyond.  

A list of participants including certificated/classified staff and parents is attached.   

Cost includes registration fees, hotel accommodations, and travel expenses for all parents, teachers, and classified staff participants. 

Registration costs are as follows:
$325.00 per parent
$500.00 per certificated staff
$325.00 per classified staff

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

Requisition # from BEST:  22*1697
                                          22*1709 

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0-42030.0-47600-21400-5220-7350000 (Staff/Administrators)
                                           01.0-42030.0-47600-24950-5220-7350000 (Parent) 

Amount: Not to exceed $2,100.00 per participant

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to enter into an agreement with California Education Partners to participate in the Early Childhood Education 3^rd Grade Coherence Collaboration from February 2022 to June 2025.

Districts across the State are forming ECE-3rd grade teams around coherence and collaboration. Lynwood Unified School District was selected for having the systems and structures in place to further the work around continuous improvement in Literacy.

This collaboration known as P3CC will set the foundation for a collaborative, continuous improvement team and to determine the scope of literacy outcomes for students. The school selected for this opportunity is Will Rogers Elementary. A team of teachers from our Early Childhood Education Program along with teachers in grades 1st-3rd grade will represent the Lynwood Unified School District.

The District will receive a stipend for $10,000.00 per participant to apply toward travel, conferences, and after-school collaboration.

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

Requisition # from BEST: N/A 

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

Funding Account Number: N/A

Amount: No cost to the District. 

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to attend the 2022 California Association of Directors of Activities Convention (CADA) in Reno, NV on March 2-5, 2022.

CADA is the largest statewide support network for Activity Directors in the nation. Its mission is to promote and support leadership development through student activities. Building character is the heart of CADA's training and networking. The convention will feature over 90 workshop sessions focusing on incorporating more of our student body into our school culture and incorporating Common Core skills/requirements into the curriculum.

Conference sessions include, but are not limited to:
- Technology
- Helping Student Activities Achieve Common Core Goals
- Effective and Compliant Student Body Programs

Participants:
Ana Gonzalez, Principal, Lynwood High School Bullis
Gabriela Camacho, Teacher, Lynwood High School Bullis
Juan Carlos Olivares, Teacher, Lynwood High School Bullis 

The cost includes registration fees, lodging, and travel expenses. The participants will be funded through the school Associated Student Body account.

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

Requisition # from BEST:  N/A 

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Associated Student Body (ASB) Funds 

Funding Account Number: N/A 

Amount: $3,284.00

The administration requests approval to attend the 2022 California Association of African-American Superintendents and Administrators (CAAASA) Annual Conference in Sacramento, CA from March 28, 2022 to April 2, 2022.

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

Requisition # from BEST: 22*1710, 22*1711

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0-01900.0-00000-21400-5220-7350000
                                           01.0-01900.0-11100-10000-5220-7350000
                                           01.0-01900.0-00000-71100-5220-7350000

Amount:$2,250.00 per Staff Member
              $850.00 per Parent Representative

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The following is the Certificated Personnel Report for January 13, 2022, which details personnel employment actions before the Board, such as, but not limited to: hiring, changes of status, separations, leaves for approval and/or ratification, and extra-duty honorariums.

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

Requisition # from BEST: N/A

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

Funding Account Number: Various Funding Sources

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval of a Student Teaching agreement between Lynwood Unified School District and University of Phoenix effective January 14, 2022. 

Section 4320 of the California Education Code allows the Governing Board of any school district to enter into agreements with a state college, the University of California, or any other university or college accredited by a State Board of Education as a teacher education institution, to provide teaching experience through student teaching to students enrolled in teacher training curricula.

The agreement shall continue until such time as either party gives the other party ninety (90) days' written notice of its intent to terminate the agreement.

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

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval of an addendum to the agreement previously approved on June 24, 2021 between Alder Graduate School of Education (Alder GSE) and the Lynwood Unified School District.

The amendments are as follows:

• The termination date of the agreement will change from June 30, 2022 to June 30, 2023
• The minimum number of participants for the 2022-2023 will be 7 participants

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

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval of an agreement with General Services/Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) from January 2022 through January 2027. 

OAH hearing and mediation services are available by contract to any county of local public entity pursuant to Government Code section 27727. OAH currently conducts a variety of proceedings for local agencies, including, but not limited to, personnel and disciplinary hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and other dispute resolution processes.

Hourly rates and filing fees charged by OAH will be the rates set forth in the Department of General Services' Price Book at the time the services are rendered. Rates for court reporters will be the current contract rates at the time the services are rendered, which vary by geographical location. Fees for translator/interpreters and transcription services will be based on current contract rates at the time the services are rendered. All rates are subject to change annually.

The agreement shall continue for a period of five years for a maximum cost of $48,000 (up to $15,000 in the 2021-2022 school year).

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Requisition # from BEST: 22*1639

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Human Resources

Funding Account Number: 01.0-00000.0-00000-74000-5820-7520000

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

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 December 10, 2021.

This Memorandum of Understanding between the Lynwood Unified School District and the Lynwood Teachers Association establishes an agreement on the following commitments:

Copies of the tentative MOU are available in the Superintendent's Office or in the Human Resources department.

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

Request Approval to Attend the 2022 ACSA Negotiator's Symposium in San Diego, CA on January 19-21, 2022.

The conference will provide a three-day event with its mix of interactive and workshop sessions, presented by practitioners, consultants and attorneys, will offer information and provide insight into the issues and laws that confront HR departments.

Participants:

Brian Lucas, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
Carlos J. Zaragoza, Director of Human Resources
Geraldine Rescinito, Assistant Director of Human Resources.

Cost includes conference fee, hotel lodging, parking, and meals not covered by conference sponsor.

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

Requisition # from BEST: 22*1725

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Title I Funds

Funding Account Number: 01.0-40350.0-00000-72000-5220-7490000

Amount: Approximately $2,500 Per Participant

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval of a Student Placement Agreement with Arizona State University, College of Health Solutions.

Section 4320 of the California Education Code allows the Governing Board of any school district to enter into agreements with a state college, the University of California, or any other university of college accredited by a State Board of Education as a teacher education institution, to provide teaching experience through student teaching to students enrolled in teacher training curricula.

The agreement will allow student teacher placements through Arizona State University's speech / language pathologist preparation program.

The agreement shall continue until such time as either party gives the other party thirty (30) days' written notice of it's intent to terminate the agreement.

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

Requisition # from BEST: N/A

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

Funding Account Number: N/A

Amount: N/A

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The following is the Classified Personnel Report for January 13, 2022, which details personnel employment actions before the Board, such as, but not limited to: hiring, change-of-status, limited-term employment, extra-duty, resignation, retirement, leaves for approval and/or ratification.

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

Requisition # from BEST: N/A

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

Funding Account Number: Various Funding Sources

Amount: Varies

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to revise pay structure for several classified positions. California has a new Minimum Wage of $15.00/hour, effective January 1, 2022. The following classifications have salary ranges that need adjustments to align to the new Minimum Wage:

• Campus Monitor
• Nutrition Service Worker I
• Nutrition Service Worker II
• Senior Nutrition Service Worker
• Student Worker
• Tutor
• Child Care Assistant
• Attendance Assistant
• Records Clerk

Revised salary scales will be:

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: Varies

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

Staff requests approval to review and ratify Purchase Orders for the period beginning October 26, 2021 through December 14, 2021, per Education Code 17605 and 42636.

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

Requisition # from BEST: Various

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Various

Funding Account Number: Various

Amount: $6,107,887.22

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

Staff requests approval of the Warrant and ACH Schedule for the period of November 17, 2021 through December 14, 2021.

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

Requisition # from BEST: N/A

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Various

Funding Account Number: Various

Amount: $7,764,057.77

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

Staff requests acceptance of Cash Collection Report #3 for FY 2021/2022.

The following is a list of Cash Collections received by the Accounting Department during the period of September 30, 2021 to December 8, 2021.

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Requisition # BEST: N/A

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Various

Funding Account Number: Various

Amount: $4,607,593.66

Staff requests acceptance of the following donations:

- $1,000.00 from Rita Soto to Roosevelt Elementary School to purchase holiday toys for the students.

- $500.00 from Tacos El Gavilan Warehouse to Roosevelt Elementary School to purchase holiday toys for the students.

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

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

Staff requests approval to attend the School Services of California (SSC) Dollars and Cents of Collective Bargaining Two-Part Webinar on February 8, 2022 and February 10, 2022.

The webinar contains important information for all levels of the business and fiscal departments, including accountants, fiscal directors, budget managers, and chief business officials, as well as lead negotiators.

The webinar series will include the following topics:

• Preparing for negotiations, mediation, factfinding, and the realities of impasse
• Illustrative examples of step and column, and cost of 1% calculations
• Pricing proposals and translating the costs into at-the-table language
• Simplified multiyear projection tool for costing proposals
• Effective strategies to communicate the LEA's financial position and offer

Participants:
Gregory Fromm, Chief Business Official
Brian Lucas, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources 
Carlos Zaragoza, Director of Human Resources 

The cost of registration fee is $275.00 per person.

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

Requisition # from BEST: 22*1648, 22*1652

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0-00000.0-00000-72000-5220-7600000
                                           01.0-00000.0-00000-74000-5220-7520000

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to enter into an additional service agreement with Dieli Murawka Howe, Inc. (DMH) for Architectural and Engineering services to design and modernize the CTE Culinary Arts Lab at Lynwood High School for the 2021-22 school year.

DMH Architects will complete the following tasks under this proposal:

• Site Survey: Conduct site measurement verification to establish base drawings for limited new plans.
• Coordinate with school staff and district designated project management representative to establish and review schematic/preliminary concepts in conformance with the state CTE program.
• Provide Architectural, Electrical and Plumbing Engineering Schematic Design to complete the renovation of the Lynwood High School Culinary Arts kitchen lab and classroom.
• Oversee the approval of the project and provide construction administration, including the planning and bidding process.

Scope of Services will include planning and programming, space allocation and floor plans, equipment selection and schedule, food service electrical and plumbing plan, and kitchen hood engineering plans.   This is expressed in the proposal provided by DMH.

This approval will add the recommended services in addition to the previously approved agreement with DMH. Recommended services are related to structural engineering services mentioned in the attached proposal.

In 2020-21, Lynwood USD was awarded over $350,000 to support dual enrollment collaboration with Long Beach City College, including the modernization of the culinary lab. Along with CTE Incentives grant and K-12 Strong Workforce, the CTE program has funding to allow a full rebuild of a culinary lab that will be state-of-the-art learning lab for students. DMH is highly specialized in building and modernizing culinary labs to commercial kitchens that offer students of all abilities to be taught in food service. The company has designed labs for various high schools and community colleges around the region.

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

Requisition # from BEST: TBD

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: LCAP CTE

Funding Account Number: 01.0-01900.0-38000-85000-6210-7390000

Amount: $16,500.00

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to enter into an agreement with Alludo Software for professional development licenses and management for the 2021-2022 school year.

The Alludo learner-centered, online professional development platform helps K-12 staff create personalized learning pathways that are relevant and tailored to teacher learners. Their modules connect teacher professional development activities and student learning to District initiatives and student achievement. Alludo helps make learning engaging and measurable. Their platform allows Lynwood USD to tailor professional development to meet learners where they are and provide training in multiple modalities. 

The District will utilize Alludo to guide self-paced professional development. This platform will allow for self-selection of professional development topics set by the District. Teacher choice and voice are used to create personalized professional learning pathways that propel the impact teachers can have in their classroom teaching – for students and initiatives. Users will receive badges and points which makes professional development interactive and fun to utilize. This program will assist the District in building capacity of staff in a variety of areas. Reports and analytics help improve focus on initiatives, student progress, and teacher professional development.

Alludo is a single, collaborative professional development platform with resources for managing learning district-wide that helps eliminate hours of management time and impact district initiatives quickly. Lynwood will be able to curate and publish content and shepherd teacher learners in a fraction of the time, thus allowing a focus on more complex initiatives and teachers can focus on effective teaching in the classroom.

Total cost for service agreement not to exceed $41,000.00.

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

Requisition # from BEST: 22*1433

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0-40350.0-11100-10000-5840-7350000

Amount: $41,000.00

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to purchase online licenses from Calendly from January 13, 2022 to January 12, 2023.

Calendly is a cloud-based scheduling application. Calendly has been beneficial for District staff in scheduling appointments with parents, students, and vendors while also avoiding overcrowding of people on the school campuses at one time. The major uses for Calendly has been for parent/teacher conferences, device distribution, and scheduling counseling sessions for students.

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

Requisition # from BEST: 22*1704

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0.01900.00000.77000.5840-7620000               

Amount: $14,400.00

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to purchase online license from Absolute Software Corporation from January 13, 2022 to January 12, 2023.

Absolute Software Corporation provides the geo-location of mobile devices purchased by the District to mitigate theft and abuse of District funds. Local safety authorities utilize the tracking reports created by Absolute when devices are reported lost or stolen in order to securely retrieve them. Confidential data can be remotely wiped from devices that have been identified as lost or stolen.

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

Requisition # from BEST: 22*1377

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0.01900.00000.77000.5840-7620000               

Amount: $74,740.00

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval of Resolution No: 21-22/30, honoring the life and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., observing January 17, 2022 as the official memorial day to celebrate his life, and upholding the same principles that Dr. King believed and fought for within the United States for the benefit of all Americans.

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

Requisition # from BEST:  N/A  

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

Funding Account Number:  N/A

Amount:  N/A

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial 

The administration requests approval of Resolution No. 21-22/31, endorsing February 2022 as African-American History Month to be celebrated in all schools of the Lynwood Unified School District

The first national week-long observance of African-American History was in February 1926 by noted Black scholar and historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson. It was expanded to a month-long-observance in 1976.

Each year, a theme for the observance is selected by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, an organization founded by Dr. Woodson. This year's national theme is "Black Health and Wellness".

The purpose of the African-American History Month is to call attention to the many cultural, social, spiritual and economic contributions of African-Americans to the United States. It is, therefore, requested that the School Board endorse the National African-American History Month and encourage its celebration in all LUSD schools.

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Requisition # from BEST: N/A  

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

Funding Account Number: N/A

Amount: N/A

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval of Resolution No. 21-22/32, supporting the prevention of teen dating violence and recognizing and declaring February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.

In response to addressing the alarming number of young people who experience physical, sexual, and/or emotional abuse as part of a controlling and violent dating relationship, the administration submits this resolution for its intent to develop and implement activities that will increase awareness of dating abuse, to educate students with regards to promoting healthy relationships, defining abusive and unhealthy relationships, and to refer students who experience such abuse to appropriate agencies.

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

Requisition # from BEST: N/A  

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

Funding Account Number: N/A

Amount: N/A

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval of Resolution No. 21-22/33, recognizing February as a celebration of persons with special needs to be celebrated in all schools of the Lynwood Unified School District.

The history of students and persons with special needs here in the United States, as well as throughout the ages, are unique and vibrant.

There are almost 800,000 students with special needs in California's K-12 education system and among those students and persons with special needs who have enriched our community - those individuals have been steadfast in their commitment to equity, equality, and justice for all.

The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Education for all Handicapped Children Act of 1975 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 focus on: inclusion, full participation, economic self-sufficiency, and equality of opportunity for all people with disabilities and special needs. The Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1990 (IDEA) and the Reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Act of 2004 address the educational needs of children with special needs.

Each year, in February, focus is given on the important milestones by students and persons with special needs and to encourage its celebration in all Lynwood Unified schools.

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

Requisition # from BEST:  N/A  

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

Funding Account Number:  N/A

Amount:  N/A

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval of Resolution No. 21-22/34, designating the week of February 7-11, 2022 as National School Counseling Week.

It is the commitment of public school districts throughout the nation to acknowledge the contributions of school counselors. National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors have in helping students achieve success in school and life.

This resolution is to recognize Lynwood Unified School District's school counselors for their work with all students in assisting them to meet their academic and career planning goals, as well as addressing their personal and social-emotional needs.

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

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial