The administration requests approval of Resolution No. 21-22/44, posthumously recognizing Mr. Paul Hansen's years of service to the Lynwood Unified School District.

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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 special meeting/study session of the Board of Education on February 8, 2022.

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The administration requests approval of minutes for the regular meeting of the Board of Education on February 10, 2022.

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The administration requests approval of Resolution No. 21-22/39 for the non-reelection of probationary certificated employees.

By law, the District may non-reelect probationary certificated employees prior to the completion of their second consecutive year of probationary service counting toward permanent status. As reflected in the attached resolution, staff requests Board approval of the non-reelection of probationary certificated employees at the end of the 2021-2022 school year.  Staff further requests Board approval for the Superintendent or his designee to give written notice thereof as required by law.

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The administration requests the approval of Resolution No. 21-22/41, reduction or discontinuance of particular kinds of services.

The District has determined a need for the reduction of particular kinds of certificated services. For certificated employees, the Education Code requires that the Board pass a resolution to identify the particular kinds of services or programs that may be reduced or eliminated in the upcoming fiscal year. Certificated staff potentially impacted by this action will be served with a statutory layoff notice by March 15, 2022. 

The resolution will direct the Superintendent/designee to determine which employees are to receive notice of layoff as a result of the service reduction/elimination, pursuant to CA Ed Code 44955 and 44949.

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[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests the approval of Resolution No. 21-22/42, Elimination/Reduction in Force of Certain Classified Positions Due to Lack of Funds and/or Lack of Work.

Education Code sections 45114, 45115, 45117, 45298 and 45308 authorize the Board to layoff classified employees for lack of work, lack of funds, and/or as a result of the expiration of a specially funded program. The Superintendent, or designee, of the District be and hereby is authorized and directed to give notice of layoff to the affected classified employees by March 15, 2022, pursuant to District rules and regulations as well as the applicable provisions of the Education Code, Collective Bargaining Agreements, and the Personnel Commission Rules & Regulations, which shall include their re-employment and displacement rights, if any. In addition, the Superintendent or his designee is authorized, where deemed necessary, to issue additional notices of layoff to certain other employees whose rights may be affected

The resolution will direct the Superintendent/designee to determine which employees are to receive notice of layoff as a result of the service reduction/elimination, pursuant to CA Ed Code 45117.

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On February 11, 2021, the Board adopted Resolution No. 20-21/24, authorizing the emergency repair and replacement of facilities and procurement of equipment and services to enable timely transition of moving Lynwood High School to Lynwood Middle School campus. Because of the necessary relocation of students and reconfiguration of operations caused by the unavailability of Lynwood High School, repairs and equipment are needed at the District's middle schools and other District campus sites to provide adequately equipped facilities and available space for classroom instruction and essential educational services. Resolution No. 20-21/24 delegated to the District's Superintendent or designee the authority to execute contracts and take all actions necessary to execute and implement those contracts, such that one or more contractors may be selected to perform the necessary emergency repairs.

If a person with authority delegated under Public Contract Section 22050(b) orders action under Section 22050 without giving notice for bids, that person is required to report to the Board of Education within specified time periods the reasons justifying why the emergency will not permit a delay resulting from a competitive solicitation for bids and why the action is necessary to respond to the emergency. Actions listed in the Public Contract Code include the repair or replacement of a public facility, the procurement of necessary equipment, services, and supplies, or other related and immediate action required in the case of  emergency.

The Board of Education also is required to review the emergency action and determine, by a four-fifths vote and at each regularly scheduled meeting, that there is a need to continue the action taken. When the Board of Education reviews the emergency action, it must terminate the action at the earliest possible date that conditions warrant so that the remainder of the emergency action may be completed by giving notice for bids for contracts.

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Requisition # from BEST: 22*2059

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Measure K

Funding Account Number: 21.0-90100.0-00000-85000-6210-3210000

Amount: $27,650.00

Staff requests approval to enter into a service agreement with Optimum Energy Design to provide consulting engineering services at Firebaugh High School.

Optimum Energy Design will complete the necessary Division of the State Architect (DSA) documentation required to facilitate final submittal and DSA approval of the DSA certification of the campus.

DSA is requiring site investigation, preparation of record drawings and other documentation in order to certify legacy projects on this school site prior to approving future projects that will require agency reviews. 

The total fee for the services is $58,000.00, plus reimbursable expenses and will be funded with Measure K funds.

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Requisition # from BEST: 22*2060

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Measure N

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

Amount: $58,000.00, plus reimbursable expenses

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

Staff requests acceptance of Change Order No. 1 for RDM Electric Company, Inc., regarding lighting replacement in conjunction with the Lynwood Middle School to Lynwood High School Transition Project.

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 the timely transition of moving Lynwood High School to the Lynwood Middle School campus. The school-wide lighting replacement project was one of the first projects to be initiated and was awarded to RDM Electric Company, Inc., for a contract sum of $538,609.00. Unforeseen field conditions warranted changes to the scope. RDM Electric Company, Inc., is returning unused allowance and has prepared a credit for work not performed under this contract, less the value of the additional work required, for a total credit of $10,958.69.

The change order will be credited to Measure N Funds.

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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: Credit of $10,958.69

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval of the Comprehensive School Safety plans from March 1, 2022 to February 28, 2023. 

California Education Code Section 32286 requires each school site to review and update the School Safety Plan annually. These plans have policies that address crime, safety, discipline, attendance, child abuse reporting procedures, discrimination, harassment, anti-bullying, hate crimes, disaster and emergency preparedness, and other areas relevant to the safety and welfare of students, staff, and visitors.

Each school's Safety Plan was reviewed and updated by a site team that included representation from administrators, teachers, staff, and parents.

School sites: 

School Safety Plans will be submitted under separate cover.

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The administration requests approval for the UCLA School of Dentistry Oral Health Collaborative Consortium to provide oral health care to Kindergarten students at Helen Keller and Lindbergh Elementary schools for the 2021-2022 school year. 

Kindergarten students at Helen Keller and Lindbergh Elementary schools were chosen to receive grant funded oral health care from the UCLA School of Dentistry Oral Health Collaborative Consortium. Oral health care will include dental screenings and preventative sealants at no cost to the District. This program is only open to these two elementary school's Kindergarten population at this time. The remainder of the schools will continue to be supported by Big Smiles Dentistry and Wesley Dental.

Services are at no cost to the District.

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Amount: No cost to the District 

The administration requests approval to attend the College Board Preparate: Educating Latinos for the Future of America conference in New York, NY on April 4-5, 2022.

The conference highlights national models that are successfully preparing Latino students for college success. At the conference, participants will discuss new solutions, share best practices, and collaborate with colleagues to make a difference for Latino students. Latino K-12 student population growth can be leveraged with the rich cultural history of resilience and succeeding against educational odds. College Board Preparate provides a platform for educators to present strategies that address the unique cultural and ethnic needs of this important group of students.

Secondary Education Department:
Christine Arostigue-Manson, Director of Secondary Education
Kristopher Carbone, Instructional Lead, Secondary Education
Kristiana Camateros, Instructional Lead, Secondary Education
David Ramirez, Community Partnership Specialist, Secondary Education
Daisy Astorga, Counselor, Firebaugh High School

Lynwood High School:
Ana Gonzalez, Principal
Joaquin Valdez, Ed.D., Assistant Principal
Jonathan Martinez, Teacher

Firebaugh High School: 
Kristine Estrada, Assistant Principal
Diana Zaragoza, Teacher

Cost includes registration fees, hotel accommodations, meals, and travel expenses. Cost not to exceed $1,500.00 per participant.

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Requisition # from BEST: 22*2003

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0-01900.0-00011-77000-5220-7390000

Amount: Not to exceed $1,500.00 per participant 

The administration requests approval to amend agenda item previously approved on September 9, 2021 to enter into an agreement with Let's Go Learn Edge to provide support services in English Language Arts for grades K-6th and Mathematical Strategies for grades K-8th from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. 

We are requesting the amendment to add diagnostic assessment site licenses, DORA and ADAM/DOMA to the original agreement, in addition to virtual professional development trainings and access to the embedded data portal. 

Cost for services are as follows:
- $17,001.22 for instructional software per site
- $7,494.00 for diagnostic assessments per site
- $1,500.00 for three (3) professional development trainings
- $7,500.00 to access the gold data portal

Exhibit A - Original agenda item for reference.

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Requisition # from BEST: 22*0924 

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0-30100.0-00000-21000-5850-7350000

Amount: $17,001.22 for instructional software per site
              $7,494.00 for diagnostic assessments per site
              $1,500.00 for three (3) professional development trainings
              $7,500.00 to access gold data portal

The following is the Certificated Personnel Report for February 24, 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.

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

Funding Account Number: Various Funding Sources

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The following is the Classified Personnel Report for February 24, 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.

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

Funding Account Number: Various Funding Sources

Amount: Varies

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The administration requests approval of the Perfect Attendance Incentive Stipend for classified employees for maintaining a minimal absence record (use of two or less sick days per fiscal year) during the first semester of the 2021-2022 school year. This incentive is a part of the Collective Bargaining Agreement with CSEA.

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

Employees receiving the stipend are in the attached roster.

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

Funding Account Number: Various Funding Sources

Amount: $66,000.00

Staff requests approval to review and ratify Purchase Orders for the period beginning January 18, 2022 through February 1, 2022, per Education Code 17605 and 42636.

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Requisition # from BEST: Various

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Various

Funding Account Number: Various

Amount: $1,845,694.74

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Staff requests approval of the Warrant and ACH Schedule for the period of January 19, 2022 through February 1, 2022.

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Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Various

Funding Account Number: Various

Amount: $4,449,417.83

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

Staff requests approval to attend the California Association of School Business Officials (CASBO) 2022 Annual Conference & California School Business Expo in Sacramento, CA from March 29, 2022 to April 1, 2022.

This conference provides over 150 in-depth professional development sessions presented by State and national experts in the areas of school finance, budgets, and more. This information will allow the District to remain current in areas of changing legislation and regulations and to learn best practices in all areas of business services.

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

Financial Impact

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Requisition # from BEST : 20*1983, TBD

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

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

Amount: Not to exceed $2,600.00 per participant

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

Approval is requested for Resolution No: 21-22/43, honoring the contributions of women and designating the month of March as "Women's History Month". The United States Congress has passed such a resolution since 1987. Lynwood students, staff, and administration are encouraged to participate in programs, ceremonies and activities that foster an awareness of and appreciation for the contributions made by women.

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The administration requests approval of the Parent and Family Engagement policy to support and partner with families in the Lynwood Unified School District. 

This policy establishes the District's expectations and objectives for meaningful family engagement and guides the strategies and resources that strengthen powerful partnerships with students and families in all of Lynwood Unified School District schools.

The Lynwood Unified School District, in collaboration with parents, developed a parent involvement policy with input from Title I parents and other advisory councils. The school sites annually involve parents in the development of the policy which is reviewed as part of the Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) and through site advisory groups, such as the English Learner Advisor Council (ELAC) and the School Site Council (SSC). The policy describes the means for carrying out Title I parent involvement family engagement requirements as stated in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

The parent and family engagement policy establishes the district's expectations and objectives for meaningful family engagement and guides the strategies and resources that strengthen powerful partnerships with students and families. The policy describes LUSD's commitment to engage parents and family members in the education of their children. In addition, this plan seeks to build staff capacity to assist them in successfully implementing family engagement practices designed to meet the District's vision for family engagement. 

The Parent and Family Engagement policy is attached.

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

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Amount: No cost to the District 

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