Regular Meeting of the Governing Board of the Hemet Unified School District Hemet USD July 21, 2020 5:30PM Professional Development Service Center Board Room,
1791 W. Acacia Ave., Hemet, CA 92545
MEETING VIA HUSD WEBLINK ONLY
-- Closed Session 4:00 p.m. --
-- Open Session 5:30 p.m. --
Public comments must be e-mailed to cdunaway@hemetusd.org prior to 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, 2020.
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Link to HUSD Webpage where you can listen to the Board meeting live. |
Dr. Barrett read the following statement prior to Roll Call: Prior to roll call, I would like to make clear for the record of this meeting, and it should be reflected in the minutes, that the meeting is being held via teleconference from the HUSD Board Room. On March 17, 2020, Governor Newsom acting on an emergency basis pursuant to Government Code 8571 – issued Order N-29-20 (at item #3) which partially suspends certain provisions of the Brown Act while “social distancing” measures are ordered or recommended by state or local public health officials I would now like to advise the President and Board members, that votes taken during this teleconference meeting must be taken by roll call vote.
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Mrs. Haley called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. |
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A quorum was established.
Staff Present: Dr. Christi Barrett, Superintendent Darrin Watters, Deputy Superintendent Tracy Chambers, Assistant Superintendent Dr. Derek Jindra, Assistant Superintendent Christina Dunaway, Executive Assistant |
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This is an opportunity for citizens to make suggestions, identify concerns, request information, or offer objective criticism about matters affecting the school district. The President invites anyone wishing to address the Board regarding any item, to do so at this time. If you wish to address the Board regarding an item on the agenda, you may do so now, or when the item appears on the agenda - prior to a vote being taken.
To address the Board, please complete a Comments Card, located in the foyer area, and give it to the Superintendent's Executive Assistant. The President will call upon you during the Hearing Session or at the time the item appears on the agenda, as indicated on your Comments Card. When called upon, please give your name and then make your statement. You will be allowed a maximum of three minutes to address the Board. Individual speakers shall not give their time to another speaker. |
There were no speakers. |
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Mrs. Haley moved the meeting to Closed Session at 4:02 p.m. |
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Mrs. Haley reconvened the meeting at 5:30 p.m. |
Dr. Barrett reported the Board took action in Closed Session to appoint Dr. Jennifer Martin to the position of Assistant Superintendent, Student Services, effective date to be determined. Passed with a motion by Rob Davis and a second by Stacey Bailey. |
Yes Stacey Bailey. Yes Rob Davis. Yes Megan Haley. Yes Eugene Hikel. Yes Vic Scavarda. Absent Patrick Searl. Yes Ross Valenzuela.
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Mrs. Haley led the Pledge of Allegiance which was followed by a moment of silence. |
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Darrin Watters, Deputy Superintendent |
Section 15146(d)(1) of the Education Code of the State of California (the “Education Code”) requires that actual costs of issuance of general obligations bonds sold by or on behalf of a school district be presented to the governing board and disclosed to the public at a meeting of such governing board following the sale of such Bonds. Section 15146(b)(1)(C) of the Education Code requires that the underwriter of the Bonds be disclosed. The Bonds were awarded to Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. (the “Underwriter”) at the competitive sale held on June 24, 2020 and were delivered on July 15, 2020 in the aggregate principal amounts and at the prices shown on Exhibit A. In compliance with Sections 15146(d)(1) and 15146(b)(1)(C) of the Education Code, the Board has been informed of the actual costs of sale of the Bonds and the Underwriter who was awarded the Bonds at the competitive sale, as displayed on Exhibit A hereto. The actual costs of the sale of the Bonds was $654,106.12. |
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Accept staff report, provide guidance/direction as appropriate. |
COI
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This is an opportunity for citizens to make suggestions, identify concerns, request information, or offer objective criticism about matters affecting the school district. The President invites anyone wishing to address the Board regarding any item, to do so at this time. If you wish to address the Board regarding an item on the agenda, you may do so now, or when the item appears on the agenda - prior to a vote being taken.
To address the Board, please complete a Comments Card, located in the foyer area, and give it to the Superintendent's Executive Assistant. The President will call upon you during the Hearing Session or at the time the item appears on the agenda, as indicated on your Comments Card. When called upon, please give your name and then make your statement. You will be allowed a maximum of three minutes to address the Board. Individual speakers shall not give their time to another speaker. |
Dr. Barrett read the following statements received for the Public Comments section:
Paul Clay, Community Member, addressed the Board regarding returning to the classroom for the 2020-2021 school year.
Kenneth Prado, parent, addressed the Board regarding returning to the classroom for the 2020-2021 school year.
Jody Tru, parent, asked what online and special needs lessons are available.
Allison Brown,teacher, asked if there is a possibility to start school after Labor Day.
Adriana Lovado, parent, addressed the lack of K students in the SAFE program for the 2020-2021 school year.
Yvonne Sisk, teacher, addressed the Board regarding opening the 2020-2021 school year and meeting with students.
Jason Chrest, HTA President, addressed the Board in support of opening the 2020-2021 school year online.
Katie Thompson, CSEA Ch. 104 Vice President, addressed the Board in support of opening the 2020-2021 school year online. |
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Dr. Christi Barrett, Superintendent |
Board Bylaw 9250 states: A member may be paid for any meeting for which he or she is absent if the Board, by resolution duly adopted and included in its minutes, finds that at the time he or she was performing services outside the meeting on behalf of the Board, he or she was ill or on jury duty, or the absence was due to hardship deemed acceptable by the Board (Education Code 35120). Trustee Megan Haley was unable to attend the June 23, 2020 Governing Board meeting due to hardship deemed acceptable by the Board (illness). Therefore, it is proposed that the Governing Board adopt the Resolution to Remunerate Trustee Megan Haley for the Regular Meeting of the Governing Board. |
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Adoption of Resolution No. 2725 to remunerate Trustee Megan Haley for the June 23, 2020 regular Governing Board meeting. |
Adopted as recommended. Passed with a motion by Stacey Bailey and a second by Eugene Hikel. |
Yes Stacey Bailey. Yes Rob Davis. Abstain Megan Haley. Yes Eugene Hikel. Yes Vic Scavarda. Absent Patrick Searl. Yes Ross Valenzuela.
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Resolution 2725
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Tracy Chambers, Assistant Superintendent |
Staff will present the instructional models for the reopening of schools for fall 2020. The models include Online, Hybrid, In-Person, including the ability to phase in and out of the models. |
Approved as recommended. Passed with a motion by Stacey Bailey and a second by Ross Valenzuela. |
Yes Stacey Bailey. Yes Rob Davis. Yes Megan Haley. Yes Eugene Hikel. Yes Vic Scavarda. Absent Patrick Searl. Yes Ross Valenzuela.
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Board Reopening Plan rev.
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Tracy Chambers, Assistant Superintendent |
Administration recommends that Hemet Unified School District opens school on August 17, 2020 using the full Online Instructional model for the period of August 17, 2020 through November 6, 2020, at which time the Board of Education will determine if it is safe to transition to a blended learning model. Should conditions improve prior to November 6, 2020, the Board of Education may make a determination to transition to a hybrid or traditional instructional model prior to November 6, 2020. |
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Administration recommends that Hemet Unified School District opens school on August 17, 2020 using the full Online Instructional model for the period of August 17, 2020 through November 6, 2020, at which time the Board of Education will determine if it is safe to transition to a blended learning model. Should conditions improve prior to November 6, 2020, the Board of Education may make a determination to transition to a hybrid or traditional instructional model prior to November 6, 2020. |
Approved as recommended. Passed with a motion by Eugene Hikel and a second by Stacey Bailey. |
Yes Stacey Bailey. Yes Rob Davis. Yes Megan Haley. Yes Eugene Hikel. Yes Vic Scavarda. Absent Patrick Searl. Yes Ross Valenzuela.
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Darrin Watters, Deputy Superintendent |
Approval of the following: Jessica Garcia, Director, Fiscal Services, to serve as an authorized agent for the Hemet Unified School District including the signing of Warrant Orders, Orders for Salary Payment and Notices of Employment, Revolving Cash Checks and Abatement Account Checks, purchase orders, contracts and to act as an approving official for the Cal-Card program for the 2020 Governing Board year. |
Approved as recommended. Passed with a motion by Stacey Bailey and a second by Vic Scavarda. |
Yes Stacey Bailey. Yes Rob Davis. Yes Megan Haley. Yes Eugene Hikel. Yes Vic Scavarda. Absent Patrick Searl. Yes Ross Valenzuela.
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Darrin Watters, Deputy Superintendent |
Business Services requests approval of the Master Installment Purchase Agreement with Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA, LLC for the purpose of purchasing 23 Thomas school buses for an approximate amount of $1,767,835 with annual arrears payments of $376,684 for the term August 1, 2020 – July 31, 2025 to be paid from Fund 63. The new buses consist of three CNG Saf-T-Liner buses, twelve Minotour gasoline buses, and eight electric school buses which will replace older diesel buses. Hemet Unified School District received financing quotes from Holman Capital for a five year term at the rate of 3.32 percent, and Mercedez-Benz Financial Services USA, LLC for a five year term at the rate of 2.28 percent. |
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August 1, 2020 – July 31, 2025, Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA, LLC will provide financing for the purchase of 23 Thomas school buses. Financial Impact: $1,767,835 over five years with annual arrears payments of $376,684 Funding Source: 2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2024-2025 Fund 63 |
Approved as recommended. Passed with a motion by Stacey Bailey and a second by Vic Scavarda. |
Yes Stacey Bailey. Yes Rob Davis. Yes Megan Haley. Yes Eugene Hikel. Yes Vic Scavarda. Absent Patrick Searl. Yes Ross Valenzuela.
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Equipment Master Purchase Agreement
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Approved as recommended Consent Items N.1-25, 27-42. Passed with a motion by Ross Valenzuela and a second by Vic Scavarda. |
Yes Stacey Bailey. Yes Rob Davis. Yes Megan Haley. Yes Eugene Hikel. Yes Vic Scavarda. Absent Patrick Searl. Yes Ross Valenzuela.
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Dr. Christi Barrett, Superintendent |
When a student is expelled from the Hemet Unified School District, he or she must apply for a reentry after the designated period of expulsion. The students involved in the following Pupil Personnel Cases have been met with for possible reentry into school and have been found to have satisfactorily fulfilled the requirements which were established by the Governing Board at the time of the expulsions. |
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Approve the reentry of the students involved in the listed Pupil Personnel Cases into the Hemet Unified School District. PPC # 114-2016-2017 | PPC # 114-2018-2019 | PPC # M-2018-2019 | PPC # 15-2017-2018 | PPC # 121-2018-2019 | PPC # N-2018-2019 | PPC # 100-2017-2018 | PPC # 123-2018-2019 | PPC # 13-2019-2020 | PPC # 138-2017-2018 | PPC # 137-2018-2019 | PPC # 65-2019-2020 | PPC # 25-2018-2019 | PPC # 158-2018-2019 | PPC # 74-2019-2020 | PPC # 56-2018-2019 | PPC # 160-2018-2019 | PPC # 90-2019-2020 | PPC # 76-2018-2019 | PPC # 161-2018-2019 | PPC # 96-2019-2020 | PPC # 92-2018-2019 | PPC # 162-2018-2019 | PPC # N-2019-2020 | PPC # 95-2018-2019 | PPC # K-2018-2019 | |
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Approved as recommended. |
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Dr. Christi Barrett, Superintendent |
When a student is expelled from the Hemet Unified School District, he or she must apply for a reentry after the designated period of expulsion. The students involved in the following Pupil Personnel Cases have been met with for possible reentry into school and have NOT satisfactorily fulfilled the requirements, which were established by the Governing Board at the time of the expulsions. |
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Deny the reentry of the students involved in the listed Pupil Personnel Cases into the Hemet Unified School District. PPC # 23-2015-2016 | PPC # 114-2017-2018 | PPC # 104-2018-2019 | PPC # 22-2019-2020 | PPC # 84-2015-2016 | PPC # 116-2017-2018 | PPC # 111-2018-2019 | PPC # 32-2019-2020 | PPC # 28-2016-2017 | PPC # 119-2017-2018 | PPC # 116-2018-2019 | PPC # 34-2019-2020 | PPC # 37-2016-2017 | PPC # 120-2017-2018 | PPC # 119-2018-2019 | PPC # 42-2019-2020 | PPC # 50-2016-2017 | PPC # 123-2017-2018 | PPC # 124-2018-2019 | PPC # 45-2019-2020 | PPC # 79-2016-2017 | PPC # 128-2017-2018 | PPC # 132-2018-2019 | PPC # 48-2019-2020 | PPC # 86-2016-2017 | PPC # 143-2017-2018 | PPC # 134-2018-2019 | PPC # 56-2019-2020 | PPC # 96-2016-2017 | PPC # 19-2018-2019 | PPC # 140-2018-2019 | PPC # 57-2019-2020 | PPC # 118-2016-2017 | PPC # 20-2018-2019 | PPC # 144-2018-2019 | PPC # 59-2019-2020 | PPC # 130-2016-2017 | PPC # 24-2018-2019 | PPC # 145-2018-2019 | PPC # 64-2019-2020 | PPC # 135-2016-2017 | PPC # 26-2018-2019 | PPC # 146-2018-2019 | PPC # 68-2019-2020 | PPC # 136-2016-2017 | PPC # 31-2018-2019 | PPC # 153-2018-2019 | PPC # 73-2019-2020 | PPC # 139-2016-2017 | PPC # 34-2018-2019 | PPC # 157-2018-2019 | PPC # 86-2019-2020 | PPC # 152-2016-2017 | PPC # 42-2018-2019 | PPC # 179-2018-2019 | PPC # 93-2019-2020 | PPC # 168-2016-2017 | PPC # 43-2018-2019 | PPC # 180-2018-2019 | PPC # 99-2019-2020 | PPC # 174-2016-2017 | PPC # 50-2018-2019 | PPC # P-2018-2019 | PPC # 100-2019-2020 | PPC # 184-2016-2017 | PPC # 53-2018-2019 | PPC # W-2018-2019 | PPC # A-2019-2020 | PPC # 62-2017-2018 | PPC # 70-2018-2019 | PPC # 3-2019-2020 | PPC # D-2019-2020 | PPC # 73-2017-2018 | PPC # 72-2018-2019 | PPC # 11-2019-2020 | PPC # J-2019-2020 | PPC # 78-2017-2018 | PPC # 77-2018-2019 | PPC # 12-2019-2020 | PPC # M-2019-2020 | PPC # 102-2017-2018 | PPC # 86-2018-2019 | PPC # 16-2019-2020 | | PPC # 109-2017-2018 | PPC # 87-2018-2019 | PPC # 21-2019-2020 | | PPC# 28-2019-2020 | PPC# 95-2019-2020 |
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Approved as recommended. |
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Dr. Christi Barrett, Superintendent |
When a student is expelled from the Hemet Unified School District, and the Governing Board ordered a review meeting be scheduled, a review meeting was held after the designated period of expulsion. The students involved in the following Pupil Personnel Cases have been met with for review meetings in order to consider suspending the enforcement of their expulsions and have been found to have satisfactorily fulfilled most of the requirements which were established by the Governing Board at the time of the expulsions. |
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Approve the suspended enforcement of the expulsion of the students involved in the listed Pupil Personnel Cases into the Hemet Unified School District. PPC # 31-2016-2017 | PPC # 147-2018-2019 | PPC # 82-2019-2020 | PPC # 51-2016-2017 | PPC # 150-2018-2019 | PPC # 83-2019-2020 | PPC # 94-2016-2017 | PPC # 154-2018-2019 | PPC # 84-2019-2020 | PPC # 109-2016-2017 | PPC # 163-2018-2019 | PPC # 87-2019-2020 | PPC # 151-2016-2017 | PPC # 1-2019-2020 | PPC # 92-2019-2020 | PPC # 185-2016-2017 | PPC # 20-2019-2020 | PPC # 94-2019-2020 | PPC # 193-2016-2017 | PPC # 26-2019-2020 | | PPC # 75-2017-2018 | | PPC # 97-2019-2020 | PPC # 106-2017-2018 | PPC # 29-2019-2020 | PPC # 102-2019-2020 | PPC # 36-2018-2019 | PPC # 47-2019-2020 | PPC # 111-2019-2020 | PPC # 68-2018-2019 | PPC # 52-2019-2020 | PPC # 112-2019-2020 | PPC # 82-2018-2019 | PPC # 53-2019-2020 | PPC # 113-2019-2020 | PPC # 103-2018-2019 | PPC # 67-2019-2020 | PPC # 124-2019-2020 | PPC # 108-2018-2019 | PPC # 79-2019-2020 | | PPC # 128-2018-2019 | PPC # 81-2019-2020 | |
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Approved as recommended. |
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Dr. Christi Barrett, Superintendent |
When a student is expelled from the Hemet Unified School District, and the Governing Board ordered a review meeting be scheduled, a review meeting was held after the designated period of expulsion. The students involved in the following Pupil Personnel Cases have been met with for review meetings in order to consider the suspending the enforcement of their expulsions and have NOT satisfactorily fulfilled the requirements, which were established by the Governing Board at the time of the expulsions. |
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Deny the suspended enforcement of the expulsion of the students involved in the listed Pupil Personnel Cases into the Hemet Unified School District.
PPC # 80-2019-2020 | PPC # 91-2019-2020 | PPC # 101-2019-2020 | PPC # 125-2019-2020 |
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Approved as recommended. |
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Tracy Chambers, Assistant Superintendent |
Educational Services requests approval of the CIF Application for New Multi-school Membership Status, to provide the opportunity for The Academy of Innovation students to participate in CIF sports at their respective school of residency within Hemet Unified School District. Upon approval CIF grants permission to field multi-campus or unified sports teams as indicated in this application for the 2020-2021 school year. |
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July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021, application to CIF for new multi-school membership status to field multi-campus or unified sports teams, for The Academy of Innovation, as indicated in the attached application. Financial Impact: None |
Approved as recommended. |
CIF Form
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Tracy Chambers, Assistant Superintendent |
Educational Services requests approval of agreement with Riverside County Superintendent of Schools to provide Differentiated Assistance subsidy to reimburse Hemet USD for costs related to the implementation of practices and programs designed to improve performance. The maximum subsidy amount is $50,000. |
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January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2021, Riverside County Superintendent of Schools will provide Differentiated Assistance subsidy to reimburse for costs related to the implementation of practices and programs designed to improve performance. Financial Impact: $50,000 subsidy |
Approved as recommended. |
C1007775 Hemet USD (NT58)
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Tracy Chambers, Assistant Superintendent |
Educational Services requests ratification of the 2019-2020 agreements to provide extra duty hours for the teachers listed for attending Standards for Quality Online Teaching (SQOT) training, not to exceed 15 hours per attached agreement IN50451 - IN50453. Ratification requested due to late receipt of agreements for training hours held in 2019-20 and 2020-21 school years. IN50451 for Jordan Taylor in the amount of $948.30 IN50452 for Keasha Russell in the amount of $1,267.15 IN50453 for Daniel West in the amount of $1,024.49 The training is required by Mt San Jacinto College to allow them to teach Dual Enrollment courses for the 2019-2020 school year due to COVID school closure. MSJC required all courses to be taught on line for the spring 2019-2020 school year online course cannot be taught without training. |
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June 1, 2020 - June 30, 2020, RCOE provided Standards for Quality Online Teaching (SQOT) training for Keasha Russell, Jordan Taylor and Daniel West. Financial Impact: $948.30 Funding Source: LCFF |
Approved as recommended. |
IN50451 IN50452 Keasha Russell IN50453 Daniel West
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Tracy Chambers, Assistant Superintendent |
Educational Services request approval of agreementss to provide extra duty hours for teachers listed below to attend the Standards for Quality Online Teaching (SQOT) training, not to exceed 21 hours. IN60111 for Keasha Russell in the amount of $1,774.01. IN60112 for Jordan Taylor in the amount of $1,327.63 IN60113 for Daniel West in the amount of $1,434.29 The training is required by Mt San Jacinto College to allow them to teach Dual Enrollment courses for the 2020-2021 school year due to COVID school closure. MSJC required all courses to be taught on line for the fall 2020-2021 school year online course cannot be taught without training.
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July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021, RCOE will provide Standards for Quality Online Teaching (SQOT) training for Keasha Russell, Jordan Taylor and Daniel West. Financial Impact: $4,535.93 Funding Source: LCFF |
Approved as recommended. |
IN60111 Keasha Russell IN60112 Jordan Taylor IN60113 Daniel West
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Tracy Chambers, Assistant Superintendent |
The purpose of this grant is to improve the quality of the agricultural vocational education programs. The grant is being submitted for Hemet High School. This annual grant provides funds to support materials and supplies, services, operating expenses and capital outlay. This grant will generate $20,120 for the 2020-2021 academic year. Required matching funds have been budgeted from the 2020-2021 CTE Carl D. Perkins Grant. |
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July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021, Agricultural Vocational Education Incentive Grant Application for Hemet High School. Financial Impact: $20,120 Funding Source: Matching funds from CTE Carl D. Perkins Grant |
Approved as recommended. |
Hemet High Ag Incentive Grant application
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Dr. Christi Barrett, Superintendent |
Student Support Services is requests approval of an extension to the award date for the Tobacco Use Prevention Education (TUPE) for Grades Six through Twelve, Cohort M, Tier 2 Grant. This grant awarded HUSD $194,479 over a two year period to provide universal prevention education, intervention services and youth development activities for students in grades 6-12 at all district secondary school sites. Due to COVID-19, the district was not able to complete all activities prior to the end of the budget window, June 30, 2020. For this reason, the California Department of Education extended the term of the grant through December 31, 2020. |
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Through December 31, 2020, the Tobacco Use Prevention Education (TUPE) Grant period has been extended. Financial Impact: None |
Approved as recommended. |
TUPE GAN 20.21 date extension
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Dr. Christi Barrett, Superintendent |
Student Services requests approval of an extension to the award date for the School Climate Transformation Initiative Grant. The grant awarded HUSD $1,617,918 over an eight year period to provide support for multi-tiered interventions and school based teams to review data and develop interventions. Due to COVID-19, the district was not able to complete all activities prior to the end of the budget window, June 30, 2020. For this reason, the Department of Education has extended the term of the grant through June 30, 2021. |
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Through June 30, 2021, the School Climate Transformation Initiative Grant period has been extended. Financial Impact: None |
Approved as recommended. |
SCTI GAN 20.21
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Dr. Christi Barrett, Superintendent |
HUSD received a Grant Award Notification that the 21st Century High School After School Safety and Enrichment for Teens- Equitable Access grant has been given a date extension to extend the use of Fiscal Year 2019-20 grant funds until December 31, 2020. The grant supports the Think Together, Inc, program at Tahquitz High School. The purpose of this grant is to provide students with homework assistance, tutoring, physical education, and enrichment and support for English Learners. Services are offered on all school days a well as Saturdays. |
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July 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020, 21st Century High School After School Safety and Enrichment for Teens- Equitable Access grant will provide after school services to include educational and literacy elements, such as homework assistance, tutoring, physical education and enrichment and support for English Learners. Financial Impact: None |
Approved as recommended. |
19.20 Think Together $25K date extension
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Dr. Christi Barrett, Superintendent |
HUSD received a Grant Award Notification that the 21st Century High School After School Safety and Enrichment for Teens Core grant has been given a date extension to extend the use of Fiscal Year 2019-20 grant funds until December 31, 2020. The grant supports the Think Together, Inc. program at Tahquitz and West Valley High Schools. The purpose of this grant is to provide students with homework assistance, tutoring, physical education, and enrichment and support for English Learners. Services are offered on all school days as well as Saturdays. |
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July 1, 2019 - December 30, 2020, 21st Century School After School Safety and Enrichment for Teens - Core grant, will provide after school services to include educational and literacy elements, such as homework assistance, tutoring, physical education and enrichment and support for English Learners. Financial Impact: None |
Approved as recommended. |
19.20 Think Together $500K date extension
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Dr. Christi Barrett, Superintendent |
HUSD received a Grant Award Notification that the 2019-20 After School Education and Safety Program grant has been given a date extension to extend the use of Fiscal Year 2019-20 grant funds until December 31, 2020. The After School Education and Safety Program grant will provide after school services to include educational and literacy elements, such as homework assistance, tutoring and physical education. |
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July 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020, After School Education and Safety Program will provide students with educational and literacy elements, as well as educational enrichment elements from school dismissal until 6:00 p.m. Financial Impact: $3,192,962.24 Funding Source: Income to the After School Education and Safety Program Grant |
Approved as recommended. |
19.20 SAFE.ZONE date extension
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Dr. Christi Barrett, Superintendent |
Special Education has identified the need to increase the agreement with Fagen, Friedman & Fulfrost, LLP. Fagen, Friedman & Fulfrost, LLP will provide legal services and expertise to the Special Education Department at HUSD, per the attached rate sheet, increasing the current agreement by $185,000, bringing the total amount of the contract to $200,000; Special Education funding. |
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July 21, 2020 - June 30, 2021, Fagen, Friedman & Fulfrost, LLP will provide legal services and expertise to the Special Education department at HUSD. Financial Impact: $185,000 Funding Source: Special Education |
Approved as recommended. |
20.21 Fagen Friedman & Fulfrost rate sheet Fagen Friedman & Fulfrost 20.21 SPS-1521
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Dr. Derek Jindra, Assistant Superintendent |
The District requests approval of agreement for Special Services with Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo (AALRR) for the term July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021. The District desires to retain and engage the Law Firm to perform legal services on the District’s behalf, and the Law Firm is willing to accept said engagement on the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement. The Law firm agrees to provide legal services to the District, including representation in administrative and court proceedings, and, upon request, engage non-legal consultants, as requested by the District. The scope, place and time for such services are to be designated by the Superintendent of the District or designee. Hemet Unified School District is a member of the Inland Personnel Council (IPC), an association of school employers of San Bernardino and Riverside counties. As a member in good standing of the Inland personnel Council (IPC), legal services rendered in connection with personnel, labor, employee relations, and other consortium-related services, will be charged at the following hourly rates specified in the IPC Agreement for Special Services: for 2020-21, $290.00 for all partners and $280.00 for all attorneys. Hourly rates for all other services, including facilities, special education, charter schools and board/governance are listed in the agreement. Funding source from General Fund of the following departments: Superintendent $10,000Ed Services $25,000 Pupil Services $15,000 Student Services $5,000 Business Services $30,000 Facilities $20,000 HR $190,000 |
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July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021, Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo (AALRR) will provide legal services to Hemet Unified School District. Financial Impact: $295,000 Funding Source: General fund |
Approved as recommended. |
AALRR Agreement 2020-21
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Dr. Christi Barrett, Superintendent |
Health Services has identified the need to enter into an agreement with Maxim Health Care Services, Inc. to provide on-call/short-term substitute service providers in various disciplines according to the attached rate sheet, to HUSD identified students, not to exceed $15,000; Health Services funding. |
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July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021, Maxim Health Care Services, Inc., will provide on-call/short-term substitute service providers in various disciplines to identified HUSD students on an as-needed basis. Financial Impact: $15,000 Funding Source: Health Services |
Approved as recommended. |
Maxim 20.21 Health Services agreement Maxim 20.21 Health Services amendment Maxim 20.21 Health Services rate sheet
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Dr. Christi Barrett, Superintendent |
Special Education has identified the need to enter into an agreement with Maxim Heathcare Services, Inc. to provide on-call/short-term substitute service providers in various disciplines according to the attached rate sheet to identified HUSD students, not to exceed $250,000; Special Education funding. |
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July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2020, Maxim Heathcare Services, Inc. will provide on-call/short-term substitute service providers in various disciplines to identified HUSD students. Financial Impact: $250,000 Funding Source: Special Education |
Approved as recommended. |
Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc. 20.21 rate sheet Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc. 20.21 SPS-C0821
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Dr. Christi Barrett, Superintendent |
Health Services has identified the need to enter into an agreement with Dr. Thomas Mohr to serve as a physician consultant to credentialed school nurses in HUSD. Dr. Mohr will review protocols for emergency treatment such as anaphylaxis and provide prescriptions for emergency drugs such as Epinephrine, not to exceed $2,500; Health Services funding. |
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July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021, Dr. Thomas Mohr will provide consultation services as needed to HUSD credentialed nursing staff. Financial Impact: $2,500 Funding Source: Health Services |
Approved as recommended. |
Dr. Mohr 20.21 Health Services agreement
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Dr. Christi Barrett, Superintendent |
Student Services requests approval of agreement with Paradigm Healthcare Services LLC. Paradigm coordinates, prepares and submits documentation for reimbursement of district expenses incurred in providing Medi-Cal and Local Education Agency (LEA) services. Paradigm also submits School Medi-Cal Administration Activities (SMAA) for reimbursement from the state, not to exceed billing services as noted in Appendix A of agreement; Medi-Cal and MAA Funding. Paradigm is updating district agreements before the end of the term of the original contract (June 30, 2023) in order to reflect the State Plan Amendment that will become effective on July 22, 2020. The new State Plan reflects significant changes for school districts in billing procedures, expanded reimbursement for mental health services for General Education students and the addition of new qualifying services and providers. |
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July 22, 2020 - June 30, 2024, Paradigm Healthcare Services, LLC will coordinate, prepare and submit School Medi-Cal Administration Activities, Medi-Cal and LEA reimbursement documentation for HUSD. Financial Impact: Paradigm will charge the district on a flat fee not to exceed: 13.5% of the dollar value of interim approved claims up to $500,000 10.8% of the dollar value of interim approved claims for $500,001 - $1,000,000 9% of the dollar value of interim approved claims in excess of $1,000,000 Funding Source: 2020-21 Medi-Cal and MAA |
Approved as recommended. |
20.21 Paradigm agreement
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Dr. Christi Barrett, Superintendent |
Student Services requests approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Renewing Hope Family Counseling Center. Renewing Hope provides behavioral health services to children and families enrolled in Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP), Kaiser, Blue Shield and other major insurance providers. Renewing Hope with collaborate with school staffs to assist students with improving mental, behavioral, social and academic functioning. Research shows that students are 21 times more likely to receive behavioral health supports in schools than if the services are provided at a different location. Renewing Hope will provide services to students at HUSD school sites. There is no financial impact to the District. |
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July 22, 2020 - June 30, 2021, Renewing Hope will provide behavioral health services to children and families enrolled in Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP), Kaiser, Blue Shield and other major insurance providers at HUSD school sites. Financial Impact: None |
Approved as recommended. |
20.21 Renewing Hope MOU
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Dr. Christi Barrett, Superintendent |
Think Together, Inc. administers the Think Together program during the school year and Saturdays during the school year. The program includes homework assistance, tutoring, physical education, and enrichment and support for English Learners. The program is available at Tahquitz and West Valley High Schools, not to exceed $500,000; Core After School Safety and Enrichment for Teens (ASSET) grant funding. |
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July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021, Think Together, Inc. will provide after school and Saturday services to two HUSD comprehensive high schools during the 2020-21 school year. Financial Impact: $500,000 Funding Source: ASSETS Grant |
Approved as recommended. |
20.21 Think Together agreement $500K 20.21 Think Together agreement $500K.
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Dr. Christi Barrett, Superintendent |
Think Together, Inc. administers the Think Together program during the school year and Saturdays during the school year. The program includes homework assistance, tutoring, physical education, and enrichment and support for English Learners. The program is available at Tahquitz High School, not to exceed $25,000; Equitable Access After School Safety and Enrichment for Teens (ASSETS) Grant Program funding. |
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July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021, Think Together, Inc. will provide after school and Saturday services to Tahquitz High School. Financial Impact: $25,000 Funding Source: ASSET Grant |
Approved as recommended. |
20.21 Think Together $25K HUSD 20.21 Think Together $25K.
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Darrin Watters, Deputy Superintendent |
Purchases by designated employees are authorized by District policy. Lists of such purchases/encumbrances in the form of contracts, purchase orders and direct payments in the amount of $7,017,707.18 are presented for approval. The Purchasing Department generates this agenda item to reflect purchases processed in the Riverside County Data Service Accounts Payable encumbrance and payment system. The report, as generated, utilizes the attached codes to designate locations and funds.
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Contracts, purchase orders and direct payments in the amount of $7,017,707.18 are presented. |
Approved as recommended. |
Code Descriptions Purchases Report
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Darrin Watters, Deputy Superintendent |
Purchases by designated employees are authorized by District policy. Lists of such purchases/encumbrances in the form of contracts, purchase orders and direct payments in the amount of $51,000 are presented for approval. The Purchasing Department generates this agenda item to reflect purchases processed in the Riverside County Data Service Accounts Payable encumbrance and payment system. The report, as generated, utilizes the attached codes to designate locations and funds.
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Contracts, purchase orders and direct payments in the amount of $51,000 are presented. |
Approved as recommended. |
Approved as recommended. Passed with a motion by Stacey Bailey and a second by Ross Valenzuela. |
Yes Stacey Bailey. Abstain Rob Davis. Yes Megan Haley. Yes Eugene Hikel. Yes Vic Scavarda. Absent Patrick Searl. Yes Ross Valenzuela.
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Code Descriptions Purchases Report #2
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Darrin Watters, Deputy Superintendent |
Business Services requests approval to renew the agreement with Clover Enterprises, Inc. to provide athletic training at Hamilton, Tahquitz, Hemet and West Valley High Schools from the period of July 1, 2020 - May 30, 2021 in the amount of $68,244.66 per site to be paid from the General Fund. Hemet High School and an extra trainer were added to the agreement this year. |
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July 1, 2020 - May 30, 2021, Clover Enterprises, Inc. will provide athletic training services at Hamilton, Tahquitz, Hemet and West Valley High Schools. Fiscal Impact: $68,244.66 per site (total $272,978.64). Any additional hours needed will be the site’s responsibility at $41.63 per hour. Funding Source: General Fund |
Approved as recommended. |
Clover Enterprises Agreement
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Darrin Watters, Deputy Superintendent |
Business Services requests acceptance of the SCAQMD in the amount of $200,000 for the term July 22, 2020 – June 30, 2027. Funding will be used to replace Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) tanks on 10 buses. |
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July 22, 2020 – June 30, 2027, SCAQMD grant award will provide funds for the replacement of CNG tanks on 10 buses. Financial Impact: Grant Award of $200,000 Funding Source: SCAQMD |
Approved as recommended. |
SCAQMD Grant Award
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Darrin Watters, Deputy Superintendent |
Business Services requests approval of the agreement with Keenan & Associates to provide property and casualty broker and consulting services. The cost of the agreement is $20,000 annually for the term of July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2023 to be paid from the General Fund. |
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July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2023, Keenan & Associates will provide broker and consulting services. Financial Impact: 2020-2021 $20,000, 2021-2022 $20,000, 2022-2023 $20,000
Funding Source: 2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023 General Fund
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Approved as recommended. |
Keenan Prop & Casualty Broker Consultant
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Darrin Watters, Deputy Superintendent |
Business Services requests approval of Amendment No. 1 to agreement with Keenan & Associates to provide loss control services to the District to promote safety awareness, assist in the identification of conditions that may pose a risk of bodily injury and/or property damage and offer recommendations and/or suggestion to help mitigate risk of loss. The cost of the proposal is not to exceed $6,500 to be paid from the Risk Management budget for the term of July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021. |
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July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021, Keenan & Associates will provide loss control services to the District. Financial Impact: Not to exceed $6,500 Funding Source: Risk Management |
Approved as recommended. |
Keenan Amendment No 1 Keenan Loss Control Svcs Agmt
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Darrin Watters, Deputy Superintendent |
Business Services is requesting authorization for the Deputy Superintendent to enter into contracts with the following vendors for the pricing and distribution of dry goods per #2020-21-02 DRY GOODS for the term of July 22, 2020-June 30, 2021. Hemet Unified School District Nutrition Services Department is awarding contracts to the following vendors: Gold Star Foods $ 285,788.56 Sysco Riverside $ 737,290.09 TOTAL $1,023,078.65 The Invitation for Bid was awarded by line item to vendors with best pricing. The term of base contract is July 22, 2020 – June 30, 2021 fiscal year with two one-year renewal terms in accordance with Education Code sections 17596 and 81644 at the option of the Board of Trustees. |
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July 22, 2020 - June 30, 2021, vendors listed above will provide dry goods to the Nutrition Services Department. Financial Impact: $1,023,078.65 Funding Source: Cafeteria Fund 13 |
Approved as recommended. |
Contract Dry Goods Recap Summary
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Darrin Watters, Deputy Superintendent |
Business Services is requesting authorization for the Deputy Superintendent to enter into a contract with Hollandia Dairy for the pricing and distribution of dairy goods per Bid #2020-21-01 DAIRY for the term of July 22, 2020-June 30, 2021. Hemet Unified School District Nutrition Services Department is awarding contracts to the following vendors: Hollandia Dairy $906,006.13 The Invitation for Bid was awarded to the OVERALL lowest responsive bid and responsible bidder meeting all the terms and specifications of the bid documents. The term of base contract is July 22, 2020 – June 30, 2021 fiscal year with two one-year renewal terms in accordance with Education Code sections 17596 and 81644 at the option of the Board of Trustees. |
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July 22, 2020 - June 30, 2021, Hollandia Dairy will provide dairy goods to the Nutrition Services Department. Financial Impact: $ 906,006.13
Funding Source: Cafeteria Fund 13 |
Approved as recommended. |
Contract Dairy Recap Summary
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Darrin Watters, Deputy Superintendent |
Business Services requests approval of agreement with Zero & Associates to provide engineering services for the Nutrition Center boiler replacement in the amount of $13,000 to be paid from Nutrition Center funds. The boiler provides hot water to the central kitchen’s cook chill system and the warewashing area. It has reached the end of its useful life and is in need of replacement. Engineering services are required to ensure proper design and installation for the replacement. |
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2020-2021, Zero & Associates will provide engineering services for the boiler replacement at the Nutrition Center. Financial Impact: $13,000
Funding Source: Nutrition Center funds |
Approved as recommended. |
Zero & Assoc Agmt
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Darrin Watters, Deputy Superintendent |
Business Services requests approval for Change Order #0001 from Exbon Development, Inc. for the West Valley High School Roofing Project in the amount of $10,221.23 to be paid from Measure X Proceeds and Deferred Maintenance funds. The existing roofing system at building D did not include roofing crickets for proper drainage. Staff has requested that the contractor provide and install roofing crickets at the overhang roof section for a complete system. Original contract: $682,152.00 Current contract: $682,152.00 Change Order #0001: $ 10,221.23 Revised contract sum: $692,373.23 |
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Change Order #0001 from Exbon Development, Inc. for the West Valley High School Roofing Project is presented. Financial Impact: $10,221.23 Funding Source: Measure X Proceeds and Deferred Maintenance funds as necessary |
Approved as recommended. |
CO1 Exbon - WVHS
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Darrin Watters, Deputy Superintendent |
Business Services requests approval to renew the agreement with MERGE to provide home to school and curbside transportation services for the term August 1, 2020 – July 31, 2021 for MERGE SELPA students at the rate of $8,358 per Non-SD/OI student; $10,586 per SD/OI student; $10,586 per student provided transportation outside of the SELPA. The Transportation Department will provide on call, as needed activity trips for $94 per hour, per bus upon availability when scheduled less than five working days from date of trip; $166 per bus for trips completed between 8:30 AM-1:30 PM Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays and 8:30 AM-12:30 PM Thursdays when El Monte City School District is operating on a regular bell schedule; $73 per hour, per bus for all other trips. Hemet will compensate MERGE five percent of per student rate for SDOI/Non-SDOI students utilizing MERGE assigned proprietary routes, services, or equipment and one percent of per student rate for SDOI/Non-SDOI students utilizing Hemet transportation services within the Los Angeles County. |
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August 1, 2020 – July 31, 2021, the Transportation Department will provide transportation services to MERGE. Financial Impact: SELPA students $8,358 per Non-SD/OI student; $10,586 per SD/OI student; out of SELPA students $10,586 per student; on call/as needed trips $94 per hour, per bus upon availability when scheduled less than five working days from date of trip; $166 per bus for trips completed between 8:30 AM-1:30 PM Mondays, Tuesdays Wednesdays and Fridays and 8:30 AM-12:30 PM Thursdays when El Monte City School District is operating on a regular bell schedule; $73 per hour, per bus for all other trips. Funding Source: 2020-2021 Income to Fund 63 |
Approved as recommended. |
MERGE and HEMET USD Final Agreement 2020-2021
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Darrin Watters, Deputy Superintendent |
Business Services requests ratification to renew the agreement with SSD Alarm (formerly Pacific Alarm) to provide fire alarm monitoring services District-wide, as per Attachment A of the agreement, for the term July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021 in the amount of $23,288.04 to be paid from District Utility Account. |
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July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021, SSD Alarm will provide fire alarm monitoring services District-wide. Financial Impact: $23,288.04 ($1,940.67 per month) Funding Source: District Utility Account |
Approved as recommended. |
SSD Alarm Fire Agmt
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Darrin Watters, Deputy Superintendent |
Business Services requests ratification to renew the agreement with SSD Alarm (formerly Pacific Alarm) to provide burglar alarm monitoring services District-wide, as per Attachment A of the Agreement, for the term July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021 in the amount of $95,799.84 to be paid from District Utility Account. |
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July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021, Security Signal Devices, Inc. will provide burglar alarm monitoring services District-wide. Financial Impact: $95,799.84 ($7,983.32 per month) Funding Source: District Utility Account |
Approved as recommended. |
SSD Alarm Burglar Agmt
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Darrin Watters, Deputy Superintendent |
Business Services requests ratification to renew the agreement with SSD Alarm (formerly Pacific Alarm) to provide burglar and fire alarm monitoring services at the Nutrition Center, as per Attachment A of the Agreement, for the term July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021 in the amount of $2,892.36 to be paid from District Utility Account. |
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July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021, SSD Alarm will provide burglar and fire alarm monitoring services at the Nutrition Center. Financial Impact: $2,892.36 ($241.03 per month) Funding Source: District Utility Account |
Approved as recommended. |
SSD Alarm Nutrition Center Agmt
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Dr. Derek Jindra, Assistant Superintendent |
The Governing Board will review Certificated Personnel Assignment Order No. CE 20-10 and any addenda or modifications and take action in Open Session to approve/disapprove any items. The Certificated Personnel Assignment Order will become part of the minutes. |
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Approval of Certificated Personnel Assignment Order No. CE 20-10. |
Approved as recommended. |
07.21.2020 CE PAO
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Dr. Derek Jindra, Assistant Superintendent |
The Governing Board will review Classified Personnel Assignment Order No. CL 20-10 and any addenda or modifications and take action in Open Session to approve/disapprove any items. The Classified Personnel Assignment Order will become part of the minutes. |
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Approval of Classified Personnel Assignment Order No. CL 20-10. |
Approved as recommended. |
07.21.2020 CL PAO
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Dr. Derek Jindra, Assistant Superintendent |
The District requests approval of Education Services Agreement with Alder GSE for the term of July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2022. to participate in teacher preparation program that will provide multiple, single subject, and/or educational specialist teaching credentials from either Alder GSE or its contractual partner Teachers College of San Joaquin. Support in completing requirements for bilingual authorization: and either a Master of Arts with a concentration in Teaching or a Master of Arts with a concentration in Special Education from Alder GSE; as well as a year-long apprenticeship with a mentor teacher. This agreement will create a pipeline of excellent diverse teachers to recruit, train and potentially hire to stay within Hemet, a pathway into the profession for IAs, paras and others working in Hemet. Elevate teacher leaders in classrooms as Mentors, increase opportunities to develop teachers for high need areas and allow teacher candidates to fully focus on learning to be excellent teachers all year and engage all stakeholders. This Agreement will renew automatically for one year unless either party provides the other party with written notice via email by January 1 of their intention not to renew on June 30 of that same year. Funding will be provided from both Alder and Hemet Unified School District (HUSD has applied for aTeacher Quality Partnership (TQP) Grant to potentially pay for half of HUSD costs). Planning Year (2020-2021) cost: $2,000 - Alder, $2,000 - HUSD costs and income of $20,000 startup cost to HUSD from Alder 2021-2022, 2022-2023 subsequent to the Planning year cost: $104,400 per year- Alder 2021-2022, 2022-2023 subsequent to the Planning year cost: $262,000 per year-Hemet Unified |
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July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2022, Alder GSE will provide a pathway into the teaching profession.
Financial impact: 2020-2021 (Year 1) Alder GSE will provide up to $22,000 to HUSD to cover start-up costs. 2020-2021 (Year 1) HUSD will provide up to $2,000 for start-up costs.
2021-2022 (Year 2) Alder GSE will provide $104,400 to HUSD for Certificated personnel costs. 2021-2022 (Year 2) HUSD will fund up to an additional $262,000 for Certificated personnel and program costs.
2022-2023 (Year 3) Alder GSE will provide up to $104,400 to HUSD for Certificated personnel costs. 2022-2023 (Year 3) HUSD will fund up to an additional $262,000 for Certificated personnel and program costs.
Funding Source: Alder GSE and Hemet Unified School District General Fund |
Approved as recommended. |
Alder GSE Education Services Agreement
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Dr. Derek Jindra, Assistant Superintendent |
The District request approval of agreement with the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) to furnish the services of Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) and case management staff to Hemet Unified School District, for the purpose of managing cases and conducting hearings under Government Code section 27727. The term of agreement is upon the date of approval and execution by all parties through five years. The maximum amount of this agreement is $48,000; General Fund 2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2024-2025 |
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July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021 the Office of Administrative Hearings will provide Administrative Law Judges and case management staff to Hemet Unified School District. Financial Impact: Not to exceed $48,000 Funding Source: 2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2024-2025 General Fund |
Approved as recommended. |
DGS Agreement
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Mr. Davis stated that he has talked with a lot of employees and the vast majority want to get back and provide the best education for kids while keeping our staff and students safe. He thanked Dr. Barrett and Cabinet for their non-stop work towards what is best for students. He stated no parent wants their students to fall behind. He believes the District can help parents solve issues and be as flexible as possible. Within the vagueness of Sacramento, the District needs to help fill the gaps to help students and parents. Mr. Valenzuela thanked Mrs. Chambers and staff for the presentation on the re-opening. He congratulated Dr. Martin on her appointment as Assistant Superintendent. He stated that he has two children as teachers, and they are anxious for things to start and get back to a regular routine after COVID. He stated he hopes and prays the community can come together to work with the District and be a progressive agent. Mr. Hikel thanked staff for their report. He encouraged the public to attend the study session on August 4 to see how the first few months of school will play out. He stated it is going to require adult supervision for young kids and the he looks forward to creative ways for families to work out issues and work together. He stated the Board supports staff, we need to make it work, and that we will be better for it in the end. He stated technology has been changing the way we do things and we need to look at this as an opportunity to learn.
Mr. Scavarda acknowledged the increase in COVID cases and stated given the desire for the safety of students and staff, Distance Learning is the best option. He stated the District needs to look at changing conditions and transition; there is no argument that classroom learning is the best place for kids, but kids and staff need to be safe and a lot of questions remain to be answered. We will all work together collaboratively and keep foremost in our minds how we serve all kids in our community.
Ms. Bailey stated it is obvious the District has done a lot of work and that the presentation tonight was very reassuring. We want our students and staff safe first, then we will work everything else around that. Rigor is important; we are educators. She stated she appreciates the support for staff to be successful and that if they are successful our students will be successful. She thanked staff for looking at the SpEd and homeless population and stated she is proud to be a part of Hemet Unified.
Mrs. Haley welcomed and congratulated Dr. Martin. She stated the Board made some tough decisions tonight. She stated her personal family has been impacted as well, she doesn’t have an answer, her husband and family will need to work it out. She stated she never ran for the Board and thought she would be making health and safety decisions for our students. She stated the District has a good plan in place and that it will be bumpy. She asked families to please bear with us. Education will look different after this year and the tools provided will help in the future.
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Dr Barrett welcomed Dr. Martin and stated she is pleased to have her as part of the Executive Cabinet team. She thanked the Board for their questions and stated the difficult questions are necessary and that the District has an obligation to be thorough for our students and will bring in depth details to the August 4th Study Session. Dr. Barrett stated that COVID-19 hasn’t just had implications related to public education. There are a variety of opinions when you are charged to solve a problem, it is imperative that we step back and understand the big picture. Lives will be changed, people lost lives, retirements and businesses. There are challenges to daycare and the wellbeing of families, etc. Dr. Barrett stated that It is critical that we offer stability to our families. As humans, we need to look at the bigger picture and what is to happening to people. We need to recognize the losses for people, memories we create with our children, like the first day of Kindergarten, are important. Rituals and traditions remain important and as humans we must have empathy for all. Dr. Barrett extended her gratitude to those on staff who have been doing the heavy lift as we prepare for the 2020-2021 school year. |
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Mrs. Haley adjourned the meeting at 7:38 p.m. Passed with a motion by Stacey Bailey and a second by Eugene Hikel. |
Yes Stacey Bailey. Yes Rob Davis. Yes Megan Haley. Yes Eugene Hikel. Yes Vic Scavarda. Absent Patrick Searl. Yes Ross Valenzuela.
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Present | Stacey Bailey |
Present | Rob Davis |
Present | Megan Haley |
Absent | Eugene Hikel |
Present | Vic Scavarda |
Absent | Patrick Searl |
Absent | Ross Valenzuela |
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