The administration requests approval of Resolution No. 21-22/116, posthumously recognizing Mr. Hector Preciado's years of service to the Lynwood Unified School District.

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The administration requests approval of Resolution No. 21-22/75 through No. 21-22/76, to recognize and honor the 2021-2022 certificated employee retirees of the Lynwood Unified School District.

The certificated employees listed below have submitted information to the District, within required timelines, to be recognized for retirement from the Lynwood Unified School District during the 2021-2022 school year.  Individuals who are retiring, but did not submit information within needed timelines, will be recognized for their service next fiscal year.

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The administration requests approval of Resolution No. 21-22/77 through No. 21-22/115, to recognize and honor the 2021-2022 classified employee retirees of the Lynwood Unified School District.

The classified employees listed below have submitted information to the District within required timelines to be recognized for retirement from the Classified Service of the Lynwood Unified School District during the 2021-2022 school year. Individuals who are retiring, but did not submit information within needed timelines, will be recognized for their service next fiscal year.

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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 June 9, 2022.

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The administration requests approval of the annual update of 2021-2024 Local Control Accountability Plan.

As part of the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), school districts are required to develop, adopt, and annually update a three-year Local Control and Accountability Plan. The LCAP is required to identify goals and measure progress for student subgroups across eight state priority areas (basic services, pupil achievement, common core implementation, course access, other student outcomes, pupil engagement, school climate, and parental involvement).

Lynwood Unified School District's LCAP was developed in consultation with teachers, principals, administrators, other school personnel, local bargaining units, parents and students through a collaborative process. The LCAP includes the vision and mission of the Lynwood Unified School District. 

As required by law, the LCAP was reviewed by three advisory committees, Parent Advisory Council (PAC), African American Parent Advisory Council ( AAPAC),  and the District English Learner Advisory Council (DELAC). The LCAP was presented in a public hearing on June 9, 2022. The plan has been published on the District website and available for public review leading to the June 23, 2022 Board of Education meeting. An additional feedback form has been provided for all educational partners to provide additional feedback on all 5 LCAP goals. 

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Pursuant to Education Code Section 42127, the Governing Board of a school district shall adopt the budget on or before July 1st of each year. The budget presented is prepared in accordance with Education Code Section 42126.

Adopted Budget is submitted under a separate cover. Copies are available for review in the Superintendent's Office.

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Recommended Motion

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education designate its voting representative to the Los Angeles County School Trustees Association (LACSTA) from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.

Motion to appoint  ______________________  by  _________________________

Seconded by:  _________________________

Votes:              _________________________ 

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The administration requests approval to renew the employment contract for Gudiel R. Crosthwaite, Ph.D. as Superintendent of Schools effective June 24, 2022.

The employment contract for Gudiel R. Crosthwaite, Ph.D., expires on June 30, 2022. This agenda item is to renew Superintendent Crosthwaite's contract through June 30, 2025, and adjustments to other terms of employment. In accordance with CA Gov't. Code § 54953(c)(3), an oral report of the contract terms will be made before Board action.

The agreement is available for review at the Superintendent's Office.

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[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval of Resolution No. 21-22/117, energy efficiency service agreement for the temperature/automation control upgrade and air-distribution system renovation project at the Lynwood USD Administrative Office Building.

Approximately four years ago through a portion of our Proposition 39 allocation, we identified and funded the replacement of our antiquated and inefficient mechanical heating/cooling equipment serving the District's Administrative Office building. However due to other needs within the district, we deferred the complementary upgrades of the temperature/automation controls and air-distribution systems. To ensure the mechanical systems are functioning efficiently as well as up to their design capabilities, these balance-of-system measures can facilitate such. These measures will directly address the ongoing concerning temperature space fluctuation and indoor air-quality. 

This project will address the outstanding indoor environment concerns at the District Administrative Office Building. The new (DDC) temperature/automation controls and T-stats will be able to maintain the set temperature with significantly less fluctuation, and the multi-zone units air-distribution system will be completely renovated to ensure efficiency and the “conditioned” supply-air is delivered, per design specification. In addition, an environmentally friendly green space air-disinfectant/purification technology will be installed to ensure long-term building-wide indoor air-quality going forward. 

This is a deferred maintenance balance-of-system upgrade to complete the modernization of the building's mechanical heating/cooling systems. The benefits are significant M&O savings, (material and staff efficiencies) as well as sustainable utility cost savings, culminating to a less than 10 yr. project payback, on the estimated useful life of components within the scope range from 10 - 25 yrs. Additionally we will have the peace-of-mind that the building problematic indoor-air-quality and temperature regulation will be fully addressed. 
   
Under Section 4217 of the California Government Code, the Board of Trustees of District (the "Governing Board") will hold a public hearing at a regularly scheduled board meeting on June 23, 2022, of which a minimum of two weeks advance public notice was given regarding as required by Section 4217 in the California Government Code. 
 
Centrica Business Solutions is an accredited Energy Services Company with the State of California and the U.S. Dept of Energy, (DoE) eligible to implement the efficiency upgrades as needed under the California Government Code 4217. 
 
The Governing Board, by adopting Resolution No. 21-22/117 at its regular board meeting on June 23, 2022, as required by Section 4217 of the California Government Code. It is in the best interest of the district to approve and execute the contract between Centrica Business Solutions Services and the District as a Design-Build: Guaranteed-Maximum-Price (GMP) project for the energy efficiency upgrade and air-distribution system renovation at the Lynwood USD's Administrative Office Building.

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Requisition # from BEST: TBD

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: County Schools Facilities Fund

Funding Account Number: 35.0-77100.0-00000-85000-6250-7690000

Amount: $789,734.00

Staff requests approval of Resolution No. 21-22/118, a resolution of the Board of Education of the Lynwood Unified School District, Los Angeles County, California, authorizing the issuance of Lynwood Unified School District (Los Angeles County, California) Election of 2016 General Obligation Bonds, Series C, and actions related thereto.

At an election was held in the Lynwood Unified School District (the “District”) on November 8, 2016, the voters of the District approved the issuance and sale of general obligation bonds of the District for various purposes in the maximum amount of $65,000,000 (the “Measure N”). The District has previously issued the two series of bonds under Measure N in a collective principal amount equal to $40,535,000. The District now desires to issue the third and final series of bonds under Measure N in an amount not-to-exceed $24,465,000 (the “Bonds”). The Bonds will be issued to finance school projects under Measure N, and pay the costs of issuing the Bonds.

(a) Bond Resolution. This Resolution authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds (the “Bonds”) and requests the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to issue the Bonds on behalf of the District.  The resolution specifies the basic terms and parameters of the Bonds, and approves the forms of a Purchase Contract and Preliminary Official Statement described below. In particular, Section 2 of the Resolution establishes the maximum aggregate principal amount of the Bonds to be issued ($24,465,000), states that the maximum interest rate on the Bonds shall not exceed the maximum rate permitted by law, sets forth the maximum underwriter’s discount with respect to the Bonds (0.60%), and authorizes the Bonds to be sold at a negotiated sale to Stifel Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated (the “Underwriter”). The Resolution authorizes only the issuance of current interest bonds only; capital appreciation bonds are not authorized.

(b) Form of Purchase Contract.  Pursuant to the Purchase Contract, the Underwriter will agree to buy the Bonds from the County, on behalf of the District. All the conditions of closing the transaction are set forth in this document, including the documentation to be provided at the closing by various parties. Upon the pricing of the Bonds, the final execution copy of the Purchase Contract will be prepared following this form.

(c) Form of Preliminary Official Statement. The Resolution authorizes the preparation of the Preliminary Official Statement (“POS”). The POS is the offering document describing the Bonds which may be distributed to prospective purchasers of the Bonds.  The POS discloses information with respect to among other things (i) the proposed uses of proceeds of the Bonds, (ii) the terms of the Bonds (interest rate, redemption terms, etc.), (iii) the bond insurance policy for the Bonds, if any, (iv) the security for repayment of the Bonds (the tax levy), (v) information with respect to the District’s tax base (upon which such ad valorem taxes may be levied), (vi) District financial and operating data, (vii) continuing disclosure with respect to the Bonds and the District, and (viii) absence of litigation and other miscellaneous matters expected to be of interest to prospective purchasers of the Bonds. Following the pricing of the Bonds, a final Official Statement for the Bonds will be prepared, substantially in the form of the POS.

(d) Form of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate.  The form of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate can be found in APPENDIX C to the POS.  Effective July 3, 1995, all underwriters of municipal bonds are obligated to procure from any public agency issuing debt a covenant that such public agency will annually file “material financial information and operating data” with respect to such public agency, as well as the occurrence of certain listed events, through the web-based Electronic Municipal Market Access (“EMMA”) system maintained by the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (a federal agency that regulates “broker-dealers,” including investment bank firms that underwrite municipal obligations). The annual requirement is expected to be satisfied by the filing of the District’s audited financial statements and other operating information about the District, in the same manner the District has filed in connection with prior bond issuances. The District may be required to file notices of listed events from time to time. The purpose of the law is to provide investors in the Bonds with current information regarding the District.  

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Requisition # from BEST: 23*0083

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Measure K

Funding Account Number: 21.0-90100.0-00000-85000-6210-1080000

Amount: $19,200.00, plus reimbursable expenses. 

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Requisition # from BEST: 23*0082

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Measure K

Funding Account Number: 21.0-90100.0-00000-85000-6210-4320000

Amount: $12,400.00

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Staff requests approval to award bid package #CM-221107, to Painting and Décor, Inc. for the restroom refresh project in buildings A & E at Lynwood High School-Bullis. 

The staff conducted a formal bidding process, bid package #CM-221107, restroom refresh project in buildings A & E at Lynwood High School-Bullis. The following prequalified bidders participated in the bid phase.

Staff evaluated the experiences, reputation, and financial condition of the apparent lowest bidder for #CM-221107 and determined that Painting and Decor, Inc. submitted a responsive and responsible bid.  The staff recommends the award of the restroom refresh project in buildings A & E at Lynwood High School-Bullis to Painting and Decor, Inc., for a total cost of $449,700.00.  The project will be funded with Measure K Funds.

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Requisition # from BEST: 23*0084

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Measure K

Funding Account Number: 21.0-90100.0-00000-85000-6250-3210000

Amount: $449,700.00

The administration requests approval to renew agreement with Josefina Moreno to provide
outreach services as a Community Liaison and Recruiter for the Migrant Education Program from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.

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

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

Total cost of services, not to exceed $27,280.00

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Requisition # from BEST: TBD

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0-30600.0-48500-21000-5850-7350000

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to attend and present at the National College Attainment Network (NCAN) conference in Atlanta, GA on September 12-14, 2022.

The National College Attainment Network (NCAN) is a national network of resources for organizations that help underrepresented middle and high school students apply to, enter, and succeed in post-secondary education. Members of the Secondary Education Department will be presenting the data tracker and share best practices implemented that have been used to effectively mobilize school wide participation, increase FAFSA application completion for historically excluded groups, and increase FAFSA completion District wide. 

Participants:
Christine Arostigue-Manson, Director, Secondary Education Department
Gilbert Mireles, Counselor, Pathway Alternative School
David Ramirez, Community Partner Specialist, Secondary Education Department
Yvette Torres, College and Career Preparation Teacher, Lynwood High School

Presenters:
Daisy Astorga, K-12 Strong Workforce Lead, Secondary Education Department
Kristiana Camateros, College and Career Lead, Secondary Education Department
Diana Zaragoza, College and Career Preparation Teacher, Firebaugh High School 

Cost includes registration fees, hotel accommodations, meals and travel expenses. Not to exceed $1,600.00 per participant. 

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Requisition # from BEST:  TBD 

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0-40350.0-00000-21400-5220-7390000

Amount:  Not to exceed $1,600.00 per participant  

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to renew agreement with Enome, Inc., commonly known as GoalbookToolkit, to provide a database of Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals for students with special needs from July 2022 to June 2023.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cost is $760.00 per teacher and/or Speech Language Pathologist. Not to exceed $95,000.00.

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Requisition # from BEST: TBD 

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

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

Amount: $760.00 per teacher

The administration requests approval to renew agreement with Star-Haynes Family of Programs to provide tutorial services and compensatory services from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.

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

Cost for services are as follows:

-Supplemental Academic Services: $90.00 per hour

-Occupational Therapy: $170.00 per hour

-Language and Speech Services LAS)/Therapy: $170.00 per hour

-Functional Behavior Assessment: $2,850.00 per student

-Functional Behavior Assessment with 1:1 Aide Determination: $2,750.00 per student

Total cost of services not to exceed $200,000.00.

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Requisition # from BEST:  TBD

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

The administration requests approval to renew agreement with Total Education Solutions (TES) to provide compensatory services for students with special needs for the 2022-2023 school year. 

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

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

 Total Education Solutions (TES) services include:

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

Total cost not to exceed $120,000.00.

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Requisition # from BEST: TBD 

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

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

Amount: not to exceed $120,000.00

The administration requests approval to renew agreement with the San Joaquin County Office of Education to provide the Special Education Information System (SEIS) program for the 2022-2023 school year. 

This agreement will enhance the integration services and provide parents the option of using an electronic signature for upcoming IEPs as now allowed by the California Department of Education for students with special needs. 

The integration component improves information, procedures and protocols and, thereby improves the accuracy of data reported to CDE throughout the school year. 

Currently SEIS, is the student information system used by more than 75% of school districts in Southern California. The State now requires Districts to provide an alternative to in-person signatures for the remainder of the 2020-2022 school years. The required electronic signature allows the District to implement the agreed upon support and services in lieu of in-person signature for all virtual meetings with parents. 

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Requisition # from BEST:  TBD

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0-65000.0-50010-21000-5840-7410000
                                           01.0-65000.0-57700-11900-5810-7410000

Amount: $16,375.50

The administration requests approval to enter into an agreement with Dr. Cherina Betters for the 2022-2023 Summer Institute.

Dr. Cherina Betters is the Chief of Equity and Access for San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools. A lifelong learner, she has been in the field of K-12 education for over two decades in the capacity of teacher and administrator serving the students, families and communities of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties in Southern California.

Dr. Betters will provide a keynote address and workshop during the summer institute. 

Cost not to exceed $1,500.00 per workshop/keynote.

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Requisition # from BEST: TBD

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0-01900.0-00032-21000-5850-7350000

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the USC Center for LGBTQ+ Health Equity (CLHE) and Lynwood Unified School District (LUSD) for the 2022-2025 school years.

Proud & Empowered! (P & E) is a 10-week small group intervention designed for LGBTQ+ identified high school aged students. Through psycho-education, didactic discussion and group activities, the program aims to allow youth to discuss their experiences of bullying and victimization, build coping skills, and develop stress management strategies while improving overall school climate for all students.

Make Space! is an indirect, environmental strategy aimed at improving overall school climate. LGBTQ+ youth review climate findings from, and are trained in social action and community organizing principles, develop a strategic plan alongside the school administration, and implement these strategies throughout the Spring semester.

This program is part of a research study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). No cost to the District. 

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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 to renew an agreement with Todd Macy to provide technical assistance and support for the Federal Program Monitoring (FPM) audit for the 2022-2023 school year. 

Mr. Macy's services include Federal Program Compliance Support, system development targeted at continued Federal Program Compliance and correction in the following monitored areas: Compensatory Education, Supporting Effective Instruction, Fiscal Monitoring, Education Equity, English Learners, and Adult Education.

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Requisition # from BEST: TBD

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

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

Amount: Not to exceed $4,000.00 per month

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to submit the application for the Universal Pre-School Grant Application for the 2022-2023 school year.

The California Department of Education (CDE) introduced Assembly Bill AB 22 which extends full day transitional kindergarten to four year olds at no cost to families. School districts are implementing early TK programs in preparation for the State mandated requirement.  This grant will allow the Lynwood Unified School District (LUSD) to implement TK for students who are turning four and/or five years old prior to September 1, 2022.  This will expand the program offerings to families while supporting students with school readiness.

The plan underscores the community need for high quality instruction that prepares each student for success in kindergarten and beyond.  The implementation will provide LUSD with the unique opportunity to provide social-emotional support, lower adult to student ratios, and implement developmentally appropriate instructional activities for all four year olds.  The CDE is recommending school districts begin the process for the 2022 school year as part of a transition to the State requirement for mandatory participation by 2025.

No cost to the District.

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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

The administration requests approval to attend the On Track: 8th/9th Launch, California Educational Partnership Collaboration Conference in Livermore, CA on June 16, 2022. 

Participants:

District Office
Shawna Dinkins, Ed.D. Deputy Superintendent
Christine Arostigue-Manson, Director, Secondary Education Department
Kristopher Carbone, Instructional Lead, Secondary Education Department

Cesar Chavez Middle School
Dionne Garner, Ed.D., Principal
Raul Vallejo, Teacher

Lynwood High School
Dr. Joaquin Valdez, Assistant Principal
Brenda Villaverde, Counselor
Erica Barroso-Ramos, Teacher

Costs include registration fees, hotel accommodations, meals and travel expenses. 

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Requisition # from BEST: TBD

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0-01900.0-00044-27000-5220-7490000

Amount: Not to exceed $1,200.00 per participant

The administration requests approval to renew an agreement with Downey-Montebello Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) to provide services for students with special needs for the 2022-2023 school year.

Downey-Montebello/SELPA will continue to provide services to students with hearing impairment.

Total cost of agreement is $1,700,000.00.

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Requisition # from BEST: TBD   

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

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

Amount: $1,700,000.00

The administration requests approval to renew agreement with the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) to provide Braille transcription services of materials for visually impaired students from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.

General Scope of Work:

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

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

Total cost not to exceed $65,000.00.

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

Requisition # from BEST:  TBD 

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

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

Amount: Not to exceed $65,000.00

The administration requests approval to renew agreement with Maxim Staffing Solutions, an outside agency, to provide nurse coverage as needed for the 2022-2023 school year.

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

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

LVN services not to exceed $54.00 per hour

CNA services not to exceed $36.00 per hour

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

Requisition # from BEST:  TBD 

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

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

Amount: LVN services not to exceed $54.00 per hour
              CNA services not to exceed $36.00 per hour

The administration requests approval to renew agreement with the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) to provide transportation services for students with special needs and disabilities, per their Individualized Educational Program (IEP) for the 2022-2023 school year.

With the program transfer of nine classes from the LACOE program, including our students in neighboring districts with special needs and disabilities, safe transportation is required. These services are imperative to the integrity of the Special Education program.

Cost includes transportation services.

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

Requisition # from BEST:  TBD 

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

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

Amount: $1,250,000.00

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to enter into an agreement with Ramon Carriel Atenas (PT), Physical Therapist from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023.

Ramon Carriel-Atenas will provide mandated physical therapy services to students with special needs, per their Individualized Education Program (IEP), and support compliance with physical therapy assessment timelines. The caseload includes:

- Direct service delivery
- Consultations
- Required attendance to IEP meetings
- Case management
- Assessment referrals
- Screening referrals 

The Physical Therapist (PT) will be scheduled up to five (5) days weekly, up to eight (8) hours each day. The total amount of days worked for the fiscal year will be 221 days which includes the Extended School Year (ESY), at the rate of $87.00 per hour. This agreement is to ensure Lynwood Unified School District is compliant with physical therapy services and timelines.

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

Requisition # from BEST:  TBD

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

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

Amount: $87.00 per hour

The administration requests approval to enter into an agreement with the LA Speech and Language Therapy Center to provide speech and language therapy for students with special needs from June 2022 to July 2022.  

LA Speech and Language Therapy Center, established in 1979, is a leader in providing comprehensive treatment and services to individuals with communication needs. Their center specializes in providing a range of related services to individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders and other diagnoses resulting in social cognitive deficits from early childhood through adulthood.

LA Speech and Language Therapy Center will collaborate with the Lynwood Unified School District to offer Speech and Language enrichment services for three hours daily after the extended school year program (ESY). This opportunity will be available to eligible speech students who require recoupment services.

LA Speech and Language Therapy Center in conjunction with Lynwood Unified School District will have the resources to offer sixty (60) Speech and Language Pathology hours during the extended school year. Most importantly, these services will be offered to any students who need intensive recoupment, especially those with the largest need.

Costs include $2,100.00 per student who participates in the ESY speech extension.  (minimum 40 students).

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

Requisition # from BEST:  TBD 

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

Funding Account Number:  01.0-32150.0-57700-21000-1930-7410000

Amount: $2,100.00 per student

The administration requests approval to renew agreement with Ro Health Inc., to provide nurse coverage as needed for the 2022-2023 school year.

Ro Health Inc. will provide additional health staffing when Maxim Staffing Solutions is unable to do so.

Ro Health Inc. will provide certified nursing assistant (CNA) and licensed vocational nurse (LVN) services for students with special needs who require health services to access a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). CNAs will assist LVNs that will attend to the medical needs of the students, including, but not limited to feeding, medication administration (Diastat, injections, etc.) and ventilator support.

LVN services not to exceed $65.00 per hour.

CNA services not to exceed $42.00 per hour.

Estimated total cost is $275,000.00.

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

Requisition # from BEST:  TBD 

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

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

Amount: $275,000.00

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval for Lynwood High School Bullis (LHS) Girls’ Basketball Team to participate in overnight/out of State tournament in July, 2022.

July 6 - 8, 2022 - NIKE Neon Lights Tournament

July 19-20, 2022 - Big City Summer Showcase

July 21-22, 2022 - Las Vegas Showcase

All three events are NCAA certified and are designed to allow student athletes an opportunity to compete against the best teams in the west coast, in front of college coaches and recruiters.

Coaching Staff 

Ellis Barfield, Pamela Moore, Cliff Zeigler, Jolanna Ford, Albert Johnson

Student Athletes

Zaliyah Castillo, Kimberly Cruz, Sa’Niah Dumas, Michelle Fernandez, Daja Ford, Hayley Freeman, Imani Jackson, Shamarrah Jones, Jaushlynn Ruffin, Lindsey Velasco, Alana Young, Aliyah Young,

Lodging will be sponsored by fundraisers/donations. Transportation will be funded with school funds.

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

Requisition # from BEST:  TBD

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0-.01900.0-11100-42000-5710-4310000

Amount: $16,000.00

 [X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to renew an agreement with Competent Learner Model (CLM) Center for Excellence for the 2022-2023 school year.

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

The needs of the CLM classroom staff is to expand professional development of current staff who were not previously part of the CLM learning model. In addition, with the added responsibility of the program transfer, we are building capacity and efficacy in the teachers to expand the continuum of services for the students.

Cost and services include the following:

- Administration fee for CLM Program Facilitator
- CLM enrollment fee
- CLM Summer Academy and Coach
- Annual CLM license
- Team and Coach training and implementation support contract from TUCCI
- CLM Project Coordinator training

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

Requisition # from BEST:  TBD

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

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

Amount: $111,320.00

The administration requests approval to renew an online subscription from N2Y, LLC for the Special Education Department for the 2022-2023 school year. 

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

N2Y provides an alternative curriculum and behavior monitoring tracking for all moderate/severe students. This is the same curriculum used during the 2021-2022  school year by other MidCities SELPA districts to support their moderate/severe classes. 

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

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

Cost includes online subscription and training.

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

Requisition # from BEST:  TBD

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

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

Amount: $25,000.00

The administration requests approval to renew agreement with Behavioral Emotional and Academic Mentoring (BEAM), LLC., to provide educational services and compensatory services to students in the Special Education program from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.  

Behavioral Emotional and Academic Mentoring (BEAM), a non-profit organization, 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 requires a contract with non-public agencies in order to be in compliance with assessing students for special education services due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Total cost of service agreement not to exceed $250,000.00

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

Requisition # from BEST:  TBD

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

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

Amount: $250,000.00

The administration requests approval to renew agreement with the National College Resource Foundation (NCRF) for college support and enrollment from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.

The National College Resource Foundation (NCRF) provides exemplary educational enrichment support. In their six plus years of partnership with the Lynwood Unified School District (LUSD), the National College Resource Foundation has hosted a plethora of student centered events that promote student success and directly assisted students in planning for post-secondary higher education. In the 2021-2022 school year, NCRF hosted Historic Black College and University (HBCU) Caravan, and received over 10 million dollars in scholarships and over 515 acceptances.

In collaboration with LUSD, the National College Resource Foundation (NCRF) has provided support to reduce and prevent challenges while providing a holistic mentoring and academic support system that allows students the confidence to reach their greatest potential. NCRF provides structured activities to build self-esteem and self-confidence as students participate in the following:

At the Elementary Level:
-Citizenship building
-Social emotional support
-Building problem solving skills
-Emphasizing student responsibilities
-Fostering healthy self-esteem in each student
-In-class academic support

At the Secondary Level:
- Academic tutoring
- ACT/SAT prep
- College field trips, which include assistance obtaining fee waivers, grants, and scholarships, resulting in the creation and expansion of sustainable pipelines to colleges and universities
- Assisting students in securing scholarship funds for Historically Black Colleges and Universities
- Home and family support
- Supporting school staff with Personal Learning Plan Development for English Learner and African American Students
- Motivational speakers
- Connections for students to businesses, internships, career placement, Students within LUSD have greatly benefited from this program and have gained acceptance into colleges and specialty schools with clear career paths

Participating schools:
Cesar Chavez Middle School
Hosler Middle School
Firebaugh High School
Lynwood High School
Pathway High School
Vista High School
All Elementary Schools 

Cost for supporting all six (6) secondary schools, not to exceed $60,000.00 per month.

Cost for supporting all twelve (12) elementary schools, not to exceed $17,400.00 per month.

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

Requisition # from BEST: TBD

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0-01900.0-11144-10000-5810-7350000

Amount: Not to exceed $77,400.00 per month total for elementary and secondary sites.

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to enter into an agreement with The Howard Group to provide professional development sessions during the summer of 2022 and the 2022-2023 school year.

The Howard Group is an educational consulting group that provides equity-focused professional development services to school staff, administrators, and district personnel both locally, and nationally.

Topics will include: Humanizing marginalized students, Supporting LGBTQIA students in the classroom and beyond, Educator Cultural Competence, Effective EL Instructional Practices, Equitable Student Discipline Models. 

The Howard Group will provide professional development sessions on the following dates: 

August 11, 2022 - 5 summer professional development sessions

August 12, 2022 - 2 keynotes 

During the 2022- 2023 school year - 5 follow-up professional development sessions 

All schools will have access to these trainings via our Summer Institute and Equity Professional Development series. 

Cost per school site not to exceed $4,338.23.

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

Requisition # from BEST: TBD

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0-01900.0-00032-21000-5850-7350000

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to enter into an agreement with Be Glad, LLC., to provide professional development workshops for the 2022 Summer Institute. 

Be Glad is a professional development model that focuses on developing academic language acquisition and literacy for all students, including English Language Learners (ELL) at various levels of learning. The training specifically targets and promotes highly effective teaching strategies that help develop language skills, academic achievement and cross-cultural skills needed to help set a firm foundation for literacy and language acquisition development and an inclusive learning environment for all students. 

Training includes a  project-based, student-centered curriculum process that is inquiry-driven with easy observational tools and instructional routines that improve teacher pedagogy and efficacy when working with students at various levels of literacy and language acquisition. Training provides a standards-based framework that allows for vertical articulation across all grade levels for best student outcomes. 

The service consists of one full day of professional development 

August 10, 2022 - Two, (2) hour training of Cognitive Coaching for Elementary, repeated two times (am/pm) sessions, at combined rate of $2,200.00. 

August 10, 2022 - Two, (2) hour trainings of Cognitive Coaching for Secondary, repeated two times (am/pm) sessions at a rate of $2,200.00. 

Cost includes travel expenses (flat rate) for two consultants at $1,500 each for a total of $3,000.00.

Total Cost: $7,400.00 

All teachers attending the summer institute will participate.

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

Requisition # from BEST:  TBD

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P), Educational Services  

Funding Account Number: 01.0-02600.0-00000-21400-5850-7490000

Amount: Total cost not to exceed $7,400.00

The administration requests approval to enter into an agreement with International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE) from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, to provide professional development for the 2022 Summer Institute.  

The International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE) has a team of professionals that have excelled as teachers and leaders of high performing schools and teams. Their experience uniquely qualifies them to collaborate with the team and to facilitate exceptional and enduring results.  ICLE team connects with staff and work side by side to improve practice.  ICLE is committed to supporting meaningful lasting practices that will help every learner be able to be the best version of themselves, intellectually, socially, and emotionally. 

ICLE will provide services that consist of three (3) days of professional development for all summer institute participants.

Training schedule:  

August 8, 2022 - two (2) hour trainings on Social Emotional Learning, repeated twice (am/pm) sessions. 

August 9, 2022 - two (2) hour trainings on Rigor, Relevance and Learning, twice (am/pm) sessions.

August 10, 2022 - one (2) hour training on English Learners, repeated twice (am/pm) sessions. 

Two ICLE consultants, in-person rate is $4,905.00 for five (5) workshops.  Total cost not to exceed $24,525.00.

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

Requisition # from BEST:  TBD 

Funding Account Number: 01.0-02600.0-00000-21400-5850-7490000

Amount: not to exceed $24,525.00

The administration requests approval to enter into an agreement with The Eugene Hamilton Group, LLC., to provide motivational speeches and mental health professional development workshops for staff for the 2022-2023 Summer Institute.

The Eugene Hamilton Group has been in business for the last sixteen (16) years and has provided a variety of professional development workshops to school districts with the goal of uplifting and encouraging staff during difficult times. 

Mr. Hamilton will deliver a keynote presentation and four (4) workshops during the summer institute and provide additional workshops for students, staff and parents during the school year. 

During the 2022-2023 school year Mr. Hamilton will support students, staff, and parents with the following workshops:

Students: 

Workshop #1: Self Worth

Workshop #2: Finding Purpose

Workshop #3: Self Awareness

Workshop#4: Good Decision Making

Parents:

A workshop series which covers: learning styles, parent/guardian nurturing, discipline strategies, parent-teacher relationships, along with nutrition and health practices. Parents/Guardians will be empowered and inspired to take an active role in their child’s education while having the opportunity to build community and a peer-to-peer network.

Staff: 

Workshop #1:Finding Purpose

Workshop #2: Unity and Teamwork

Total of 12 workshops and 1 keynote presentation

Cost not to exceed $4,000 per workshop/keynote.

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

Requisition # from BEST: TBD

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0-01900.0-00032-21000-5850-7350000

The administration requests approval to enter into an agreement with H6 LLC., for consulting, technical assistance, and grant writing to enhance and expand Early Transitional Kindergarten from July 2022 to June 2023. 

H6 LLC., are experts in the field of Early Childhood Education.  H6 LLC provides consulting in the areas of grant writing, facilitation, curriculum, and assessment. They have consulted on both, local and state level in support of Early Childhood Education Programs and California State Pre-School.

H6 LLC. will support Lynwood Unified School District write a grant to implement the expansion of TK.  The California Department of Education allows Districts to implement TK beginning in the Fall. The grant and application will provide funding for appropriate curriculum, social emotional development, and developmental appropriate activities for four-year olds. The grant will ensure that the District is in compliance with state regulations for the implementation of Universal Pre-School.

Cost of services include $12,517.00 per month for consulting, technical assistance, and program development, and $15,600.00 to prepare two (2) grants, including the Universal Prekindergarten Grant (UPK) application, and the Early Education Teacher Development (EETF) Grant application.

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

Requisition # from BEST:  TBD 

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P), Educational Services 

Funding Account Number: 01.0-02600.0-00000-21400-5850-7490000

Amount: $81,268.00

The administration requests approval to enter into an agreement with Summit K-12 to provide professional development workshop during the 2022 Summer Institute. 

Summit K-12, Connect to Literacy online program ensures K-12 English Learners are making steady progress toward English Language Proficiency growth goals throughout the year. Connect to Literacy supports growth in all four language domains found on the English Language Proficiency Assessment of California ( ELPAC). The standards-based supplemental curriculum is used to close gaps and offers access to individualized instruction and practice on the tasks and skills students are presented within the ELPAC. The program also offers a diagnostic assessment that will assist with appropriate placement and local monitoring of language fluency progression towards proficiency. Connect to Literacy serves as an additional indicator as to how students will score in the state summative ELPAC Assessment.   

During the Summer Institute, teachers will engage and learn how to differentiate instruction, monitor progress, and support English Learners in their journey towards language proficiency using Connect to Literacy.  Teachers will also learn how to individualize instruction and practice on the tasks and skills students will encounter on the ELPAC. Finally, will engage with the online program Connect to Literacy using the diagnostic assessment that will assist school sites with appropriate placement and strengthen local monitoring of language fluency progression towards proficiency.  Finally, teachers will learn how to implement the program as an additional indicator of how students will score in the state Summative ELPAC Assessment using Summit K-12. 

Services include one (1) full day of workshops. One (1) workshop in the morning session and one (1) workshop in the afternoon session. Each workshop will be approximately 2 hours. Costs not to exceed $995.00 for the entire day.

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

Requisition # from BEST: TBD 

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P)

Funding Account Number: 01.0-02600.0-00000-21400-5850-7490000

Amount: Not to exceed $995.00 

The administration requests approval to enter into agreement with Danielle Trujillo to consult the District on Librarian services from June 2022 to August 2022.

Danielle Trujillo is a consultant with a Master's of Arts Degree in Library and information Science. Ms. Trujillo brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise regarding libraries and their role in supporting teaching and learning in the classroom. The District's goal is to enhance the function of our school libraries by implementing services that support extended learning beyond the classroom.

The services provided by Ms. Trujillo will include the following:

• Analysis of current needs of the libraries

• Alignment with current American Association of School Libraries (AASL) Standards

• Instruction of Media, Research, and Digital Citizenship Skills

• Annual literacy events

The services provided by Ms. Trujillo will allow to implement library activities beyond the school day and create learning spaces for students to freely browse books and work on school assignments. In addition, students will have opportunities to engage in critical thinking, problem solving, and build a safe place for students to learn.

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

Requisition # from BEST:  

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Extended Learning Opportunities Program - Educational Services 

Funding Account Number: 01.0-02600.0-11100-10000-5810-7490000

Amount: $60.00 per hour, not to exceed 120 hours 

The administration requests approval to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with California Adult Education Program (CAEP)/ Outreach and Technical Assistance Network (OTAN) at the Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) from June 2022 to June 30, 2023.

The memorandum of understanding will allow Lynwood Community Adult School (LCAS) to receive free access to the Canvas Learning Management System. The Outreach and Technical Assistance Network (OTAN) will be responsible for negotiating statewide leveraged pricing for Canvas instances, licensing, (covering the cost of 50 licenses for the Adult School) and support services moving forward for Canvas Learning Management System. In addition, to twenty four seven support provided by Canvas, OTAN will support LCAS with OTAN shared courses, professional development, and technical support for successful implementation. OTAN, with support from the Lynwood Community Adult School, will provide annual reports to the California Department of Education Adult Education Office on the success of Canvas implementation for all adult education agencies.

No cost to the District. 

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

Requisition # from BEST: N/A

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

Funding Account Number: N/A

Amount: No Cost to the District

 [X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval for the K-12 Strong Workforce Program Coordinators and the College and Career Lead School Counselor to attend the 2022 American School Counselor Association Conference in Austin, TX from July 9-12, 2022. 

The 2022 American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Conference is the premier event for in-depth school-counseling-related educational sessions. The conference will allow participamts to attend four days worth of breakout sessions, general sessions and networking events, allowing attendees to enhance school counseling knowledge, improve school counseling programs and network with other school counselors to discover best practices in the field.

Participants will engage in a wide selection of educational sessions that will allow attendees to further their knowledge and understanding of school counseling- specifically College and Career Readiness, and Career Technical Education – which in turn will help students improve their academic achievement. This information will be provided to staff during the annual Summer Institute.

Cost includes registration fees, meals, and travel expenses. Not to exceed $4,650.00.

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

Requisition # from BEST: 23*0039

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: K-12 SWP - Secondary Education Department

Funding Account Number: 01.0-63880.0-38000-21400-1930-7390000

Amount: $4,650.00

 [X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to amend an agenda item previously approved on July 22, 2021, to renew an agreement with non-public schools to provide services for students with specific academic and behavioral needs from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022

Additional funding is required to cover the costs of services for an additional student enrolled at Cinnamon Hills. The initial amount approved for Cinnamon Hills has been expended.  

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

Requisition # from BEST:  TBD 

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

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

Amount: $150,000.00

The following is the Certificated Personnel Report for June 23, 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 Lynwood Unified School District and the Lynwood Teachers Association have met to reach a Tentative Agreement for the 2021-2022 school year.

Key tenets of the Tentative Agreement are:

Salary

• 5% salary increase retroactive to July 1, 2021

• Adjustment in the hourly rate from Group II to Group IV of the salary scale, effective with the 2022-23 school year

• One-time career longevity stipends of $2,500 for 25 years of service and $5,000 for 30 years of service

• New annual stipends effective with the 2021-2022 school year:

  • National Board Certified Teacher: $2,500

  • Doctorate Degree: $2,500

  • BCLAD Dual Immersion Teacher: $1,500

  • Special Education Teacher: $3,000

  • TK-6th grade combo Teacher: $1,500

  • Early Childhood Part-Day Teacher with Supervisor or Director Permit: $1,000

Special Education

• Caseload maximums for blended cases (RSP & SDC) and Speech & Language Pathologists

• Quarterly release day for Special Education teachers for IEP planning and preparation

• A revised Special Education Handbook and appropriate required training

• Quarterly meeting of Special Education Committee to develop and evaluate program needs, identify action plans, and make recommendations for long term goals in special education

Hours of Employment & Working Conditions

• Extra-duty compensation for elementary intervention programs during planning time

• Continuation of class coverage pay for out-of-classroom teachers

• Start time adjustment for High Schools due to Senate Bill 328

• Districtwide Grading-as-One Committee

• Dedicated staff meeting time to complete annual mandatory trainings

• Gradebook posting expectations

• Published Professional Development Calendar

The full Tentative Agreement is available for review at the Human Resources Department and the Superintendent's Office.

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

The administration requests approval to renew an agreement with Shaw HR Consulting for interactive process assistance from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.

All California employers are required to follow rules and regulations of the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and State of California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Shaw HR Consulting specializes in assisting districts and employees through complex interactive process situations in regards to disability accommodation.

Consulting services include:

• Disability Compliance Strategy - including policy and program development of programs such as Early Return-to-Work and Leave Management
• Disability Compliance Implementation - including the creation of Essential Functions Position Analysis (EFPA) documents
• Interactive Process Coordination and Facilitation
• Fitness for Duty Management

Shaw HR Consulting will assist with complex cases on an as-needed, per-case basis at the rates listed below. This contract is not to exceed $15,000.00.

Rates:

• $350 per hour for Rachel Shaw, Consultant
• $275 per hour Senior Consultants
• $250 per hour for all other staff
• $275 per hour for workplace investigations

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

Requisition # from BEST: TBD

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Human Resources

Funding Account Number: 01.0-00000.0-00000-74000-5850-7520000

Amount: Not to Exceed $15,000.00

The District recently reached agreement for compensation increases for LTA and CSEA members of a 5% increase retroactive to July 1, 2021.

This item is to request Board approval for the same total compensation increases to be effectuated for Non-Represented Employees (Certificated Administrators, Classified Management and Confidential Employees). Administration is proposing an increase of 5% salary retroactive to July 1, 2021 and a $300 per non-represented employee contribution towards membership in an educational professional association upon request.

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

Staff requests approval to renew agreement with Frontline Education Technologies Group (formerly AESOP) for substitute management for the 2022-2023 school year.

This is a shared expense between Certificated and Classified Personnel Departments used for the absence reporting and allocation of substitutes for the 2022-2023 school year.

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

Requisition # from BEST: TBD

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Certificated Personnel / Classified Personnel

Funding Account Number: 01.0-00000.0-00000-74000-5890-7520000 (50%) / 01.0-00000.0-00000-74000-5890-7530000 (50%)

Amount: $9,696.03 - Certificated Personnel / $9,696.03 - Classified Personnel

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

Administration requests the approval of the tentative agreement between the Lynwood Unified School District (LUSD) and the California School Employees Association and its Lynwood Chapter #116 (CSEA) as of June 1, 2022.

2021-22 Pay Allowances Provisions:

• A 5.0% on schedule increase to the CSEA Salary Schedule retroactive to July 1, 2021..
  

2021-22 Change to Longevity Table Effective 01/01/2022:

Bilingual Stipend

Changes in bilingual stipend amount from $30 per month to $45 per month

Additional stipend for IEP meeting interpretation of $30 per month in which interpretations were conducted.

Perfect Attendance Stipend

Increase in the rate and qualifying terms of incentive pay.

Full tentative agreement is available upon request in Human Resources or the Superintendent's Office.

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

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

Requisition # from BEST: Various

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Various

Funding Account Number: Various

Amount: $951,957.91

Staff requests approval of the Warrant and ACH Schedule for the period of May 18, 2022 through May 31, 2022.

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: $ 1,560,994.32

Staff requests the approval of Resolution No. 21-22/119 for temporary inter-fund cash borrowing in the 2022-2023 school year.

Education Code 42603 permits temporary borrowing of cash between District funds to meet cash flow shortages during the school year. In order to exercise this provision, school districts are required by the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) to adopt a resolution that authorizes such borrowing. Considering the cash shortage that the school districts have been experiencing because of the State apportionment deferral, it is imperative that school districts adopt such resolution should the need arise.

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

Requisition # from PeopleSoft: N/A

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

Funding Account Number: N/A

Amount: N/A

Recommended Motion

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

Staff requests approval of Resolution No. 21-22/120 for annual delegation of administrative authority to process routine budget revisions, adjustments and transfers.

In accordance with Education Code Section 42600, all budget revisions must have Board approval prior to submission to the County Superintendent of Schools. For operational purposes, the Los Angeles County Office of Education provides the Governing Board the option to delegate the authority to administration to make routine budget revisions and transfers during the normal course of business operations. The District is required to submit a summary of budget revisions to the Board at least three times a year under this arrangement. The Governing Board must annually approve a resolution to exercise this option.

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

Requisition # from BEST: N/A

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

Funding Account Number: N/A

Amount: N/A

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

Staff requests approval to renew the service agreement with POMS and Associates Insurance Broker to provide excess workers' compensation insurance coverage from July 1, 2022 to July 1, 2023.

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

The approval of the agreement allows POMS and Associates Insurance Brokers to bind the Safety National Casualty Corporation program selected with a total premium, including taxes and fees, of $227,630.00.

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

Requisition # from BEST: 23*0085

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

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

Amount: $227,630.00

The staff requests approval of Resolution 21-22/121, usage of Proposition 30, Education Protection Account (EPA) funding.

On November 6, 2012, the California voters approved Proposition 30, a temporary increase in sales and personal income taxes to prevent further reduction of education funding. The proceeds generated under Proposition 30 are restricted for direct instruction and pupil support services related expenditures. Administrative costs are prohibited. Proposition 30 also requires the school districts to determine the usage of the EPA funding in the open session of a public meeting annually, beginning in school year 2023-24.

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

Requisition # from PeopleSoft: N/A

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

Funding Account Number: N/A

Amount: N/A

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

Staff requests approval to adopt Resolution No. 21-22/122, Commitment of Fund Balances

Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement 54 clarifies the categories and terminology used to describe the components of the ending fund balance in order to enhance how fund balance information is reported by establishing clear classifications as well as to clarify the definitions of some governmental funds.

Reporting requirements as set forth by GASB Statement 54 requires Districts to categorize its fund balances to reflect the following components: Non-spendable, Restricted, Committed (imposed by resolution), Assigned and Unassigned.

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

Requisition # from BEST: N/A

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

Funding Account Number:N/A

Amount:N/A

[X] Approval                                [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to attend a retreat at the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation in Los Angeles, CA on July 8, 2022. 

The retreat will provide staff, under the guidance of the Assistant Superintendent, an opportunity to review, learn and reflect on upcoming and current technology initiatives and projects.  As aligned with the District's Strategic Plan, staff will reflect, review, and create plans to provide opportunities to develop the Technology Department’s mission to ensure equity of access to reliable and relevant technology. 

Staff is expected to plan, build, and prepare for the current and upcoming school year, while providing additional clarity on roles and responsibilities. The one-day retreat will also be used to guide the development of District and site priorities with opportunities for staff to learn more about industry-standard network and software management tools.

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

Requisition # from BEST: TBD

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0-00000-00000-77000-5220-7620000            

Amount: $2,000.00

The administration requests approval to attend the California IT In Education (CITE) Annual Conference in Long Beach, CA on November 29, 2022 - December 2, 2022. 

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.

California IT in Education is a non-profit organization, professional membership association to support IT professionals working in schools. The organization is dedicated to providing high quality resources, professional learning, and support to develop and implement technology into school districts.

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:

Patrick Gittisriboongul, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Technology and Innovation
Ricardo Juardo, Director of Technology

Cost includes registration fees, meals and travel expenses. Not to exceed $700.00 per participant.

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

Requisition # from BEST: TBD 

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

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

Amount: $1,400.00

The administration requests approval to amend an agenda item previously approved on May 12, 2022, renewal of service contracts and license renewals for the 2022-2023 school year.

We are requesting the amendment to include an amended list that includes price changes and other contracts to be renewed. 

Provided below are EdTech contracts to be renewed and price adjustments to previously approved contracts. 

Exhibit A - Original agenda item for reference.

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

Requisition # from BEST: Various 

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Various 

Funding Account Number: Various 

Amount: Varies

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to amend Certification of Signatures, previously approved on December 17, 2022, for the remaining period of July 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022 to be filed with the County Superintendent of Schools.

The persons are authorized to sign notices of employment, contracts and orders drawn on the funds of the school district. These certifications are made in accordance with the provisions of Education Code Sections 35143, 42632, and 42633. If the persons authorized to sign orders as shown in Column 2 are unable to do so, the law requires the signatures of the majority of the governing board.

Also attached is the Recommendation for Official Signatures effective July 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022.

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

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

Requisition # from BEST: N/A 

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

Funding Account Number: N/A

Amount: N/A

The administration requests approval to renew agreement with Eleuterio Davila to provide translation services, as needed, from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.

On an as-needed basis when District staff is unavailable, Mr. Davila will translate for Board Members, District/school staff, and community members at the Board of Education meetings, Citizens' Oversight Committee meetings, and other LUSD school site events.

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

Requisition # from BEST: TBD

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: General Funds

Funding Account Number: 01.0-00000.0-00000-71100-5850-7500000
                                           01.0-00000.0-00000-71500-5850-7510000

Amount: Not to Exceed $5,000.00

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to renew agreement with Capitol Advisors Group, LLC to provide consulting and professional services for the 2022-23 school year.

Capitol Advisors Group, LLC has experience and expertise in legislative consulting and advocacy, and in developing strategic partnerships. 

Capitol Advisors Group, LLC will provide legislative consulting and advocacy services, strategic counsel, and assistance in developing mutually beneficial partnerships.

Services may include, but are not limited to:

1. Fully engaging the Lynwood Unified School District in the legislative and regulatory process to ensure that the perspectives and positions of the district are known to policymakers in state governmental agencies, regulatory bodies, and the Legislature.
2. Pursuing and protecting the interests of the Lynwood Unified School District and the District's key investments and fiscal policies. Pursuing and protecting opportunities while helping to identify threats to the interests of the district.
3. Representing the interests of the Lynwood Unified School District before the California Department of Education, State Board of Education, State Department of Finance, State Controller's Office, State Treasurer's Office, Governor's Office, and any other agency designated by the District.
4. Keeping district officials informed with regular communication and updates on all legislative, regulatory, and policy proposals that may impact the school district.
5. Provide updates and opportunities to influence legislative outcomes on issues related to school finance and budget, education technology and distance learning, school accountability, assessment, human resources, special education, STRS/PERS and retirement, professional development, curriculum and instruction, maintenance and operations, school transportation and other issue areas as directed by the Superintendent or designee.
6. Provide advocacy, strategic advice in pursuit of the district's infrastructure and technology efforts including tracking any related developments at the California Public Utilities Commission, the Federal Communications Commission, the Office of Public School Construction and the State Allocation Board.
7. Providing strategic advice to the Lynwood Unified School District on issues including, but not limited to, school finance, school facilities construction and modernization, education policy, implementation of recently enacted legislation, and implementation of the State Budget.
8. Pursuing the interests of the Lynwood Unified School District before the Assembly and Senate Committees on Education, Appropriations, Budget, Local Government, Governance and Finance, Health, and other committees as directed by the District.
9. Providing guidance and expertise to the Lynwood Unified School District related to the Local Control Funding Formula, Local Control Accountability Plans, and other state budget and state-level accountability requirements.
10. Making available to the Lynwood Unified School District the strategic, political, fiscal, and policy advice of any of the partners or staff from Capitol Advisors Group.
11. Preparing and submitting reports to the Fair Political Practices Commission in accordance with state law for the District's lobbying activities.

The initial period of this Agreement shall be July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023. At the end of the initial period, the Agreement shall operate on a month-to-month basis subject to the 30-day termination provisions included in Section 4 below. This Agreement may be modified (including modification of the scope of work and/or compensation) by the parties through mutual written agreement.

Professional fees shall be $4,000.00 per month beginning on July 1, 2022 and each month thereafter for the contract term. This monthly retainer shall be paid on the first day of each month.

Travel expenses associated with the performance of this Agreement shall be reimbursed, provided that such travel is requested and approved by the District.

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

Requisition # from BEST: TBD

Name of Funding Source and/or Location: General Fund

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

Amount: $4,000.00 per month, plus reimbursable expenses

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial

The administration requests approval to renew the contract with Jim Huge & Associates to provide consultancy services for the Superintendent and the Board of Education from July 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022.

Jim Huge and Associates will continue to assist the leadership of the District in delivery of services from the central office, to maximize the effectiveness of services to schools and students.

Specific services may include:

1. Continue work with Superintendent and Board to promote ongoing development of the governance team (five Board members and the Superintendent).
2. Work with the Board and Superintendent on the development of Board goals and emphasis goals for the Superintendent, including Board-defined evidence of success. This includes facilitation of Board/Superintendent governance and goal-setting retreats and individual meetings with Board members and Superintendent.
3. Work with Cabinet members and other leaders at the district and school level to assist in any way possible in the continued improvement in the opportunities and outcomes for ALL students.
4. Facilitate work sessions and other meetings on site, and provide telephone and electronic consultation as directed by the Superintendent. We recommend conducting a governance team work session regarding English Learners, examining data and assisting in implementation of recommendations as determined by the Board and Superintendent.
5. Facilitate central office administrators and principals in updating the principal job description to accurately reflect responsibilities and align it with evaluation instrument. 
6. Conduct organizational studies, provide findings and assist in implementation of recommendations.
7. Other consultation as determined by the Superintendent.

Any associates required will be determined jointly by the Superintendent and Jim Huge, and will be compensated directly by the District. If at any time the District determines that services are no longer required, the monthly payment arrangement will end.

The professional fee will not exceed $7,500.00 per month, plus necessary travel expenses. Transportation, hotel, meals, and incidental expenses are not included in the professional fee and will be billed separately. Reimbursable expenses not to exceed $3,000.00 per month.

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

Requisition #: TBD

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

Funding Account Number: 01.0-00000.0-00000-71100-5850-7500000

Amount: Not to exceed $7,500.00 per month for professional services, plus reimbursable expenses

[X] Approval               [  ] Denial