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Timestamp: 2020-08-13 20:53:25
Document Index: 725426593

Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 54957', '§ 54954', '§ 54954', '§ 54953', '§ 54953', '§ 54953']

April 09, 2020 5:30PM
Teleconferencing will be used during this meeting, in accordance with the Governor's Executive Orders N-25-20, dated March 12, 2020 and N-29-20, dated March 17, 2020.
1. IMPORTANT ADVISORY REGARDING PUBLIC MEETING (COVID-19) (Information Item)
In accordance with the Governor's Executive Order N-33-20 dated March 19, 2020 and Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Safer At Home Order for Control of COVID-19 dated March 19, 2020, the public will not be allowed to be present at the meeting.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in the telephonically accessible meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please contact the Superintendent's Office at 310-886-1602. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the District to make reasonable arrangements to provide accessibility to the Board meeting.
The public has the opportunity to address the Board on any item appearing on the agenda or not on the agenda. Public comment can be provided electronically through a temporary public comment email established for Lynwood Unified School District Board of Education Meetings at boardcomm@mylusd.org. Public comment should be submitted by 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2020.
Public comment could also be provided by leaving a recorded message at (310) 886-1602 by 2:00 pm on Thursday, April 9, 2020. Any public comments received after the time indicated will not be included in the record.
Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes and will be given the opportunity to address the Board in the order that the email or recorded message is received. The Board of Education has determined that a cumulative total of 20 minutes is a reasonable amount of time for public comment.
The District will be using the Google Hangouts audio communication platform for this meeting.
Phone Number: +1 240-532-4021
PIN: 307 789 513#
Phone Number: +1 601-869-6232
PIN: 594 376 834#
2. CALL TO ORDER (Procedural Item)
3. ROLL CALL (Procedural Item)
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION ON APRIL 9, 2020 (Action Item)
5. PUBLIC COMMENT/COMMUNICATIONS (Information Item)
Per Board Policy #9323, three (3) minutes may be allotted to each speaker to address Closed Session Items Only. (Closed Session items may be continued to end of meeting if necessary.)
Public comment will be conducted as outlined under Item No. 1: Important Advisory Regarding Public Meeting (COVID-19).
Please include the following with your public comment:
4.) Subject: Public Comment for Closed Session
5.) Agenda Item
6. GOVERNING BOARD - Recess to Closed Session (Procedural Item)
6.A. Public Employment/Public Employee Performance Evaluation/Public Employee Discipline Dismissal/Release/Appointment (Pursuant to GC § 54957) (Discussion Item)
6.A.1. Classified Employee: EID# NC1811844 (Action Item)
6.A.2. Chief Business Officer (Action Item)
6.A.3. Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services (Action Item)
6.A.4. Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources (Action Item)
6.B. Conference with Labor Negotiator Agency Designated Representatives Employee Organizations - CSEA, LTA, and SEIU (Discussion Item)
7. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION/CALL TO ORDER (Procedural Item)
8. ROLL CALL (Procedural Item)
9. FLAG SALUTE by Roosevelt Elementary School (Procedural Item)
10. REPORTS (Procedural Item)
10.A. Student Reports (Information Item)
10.A.1. Lynwood Community Adult School (Procedural Item)
10.A.2. Pathway High School (Procedural Item)
10.A.3. Vista High School (Procedural Item)
10.A.4. Lynwood High School (Procedural Item)
10.A.5. Firebaugh High School (Procedural Item)
10.B. Superintendent's Report (Procedural Item)
10.B.1. Presentation: (Information Item)
Superintendent's Report - April 9, 2020
10.B.1.1. COVID-19 Crisis and Response (Information Item)
10.B.2. Recognition: (Information Item)
10.B.2.1. College Acceptances (Information Item)
10.B.2.2. Employee Spotlight (Information Item)
10.C. Board Members' Reports (Procedural Item)
11. GOVERNING BOARD - Resolutions/Proclamations/Appointments (Procedural Item)
11.A. Request Approval of Resolution No. 19-20/36 - Posthumously Recognizing Gerald Smith's Years of Service (Action Item)
The administration requests approval of Resolution No. 19-20/36, posthumously recognizing Gerald Smith for his years of service with the Lynwood Unified School District.
Renewal Contract/Item [ ] New Contract/Item [X]
Requisition # from BEST: N/A
Name of Funding Source and/or Location: N/A
Funding Account Number: N/A
[X] Approval [ ] Denial
Resolution No. 19-20/36 - Posthumous Recognition of Gerald Smith
11.B. Request Approval of Resolution No. 19-20/37 - Posthumously Recognizing Bernice Jacob's Years of Service (Action Item)
The administration requests approval of Resolution No. 19-20/37, posthumously recognizing Bernice Jacob for her years of service with the Lynwood Unified School District.
Resolution No. 19-20/37 - Posthumous Recognition of Bernice Jacobs
12. PUBLIC COMMENT/COMMUNICATIONS (Information Item)
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).
4.) Subject: Public Comment for Open Session
5.) Agenda Item/Topic
13. PUBLIC HEARING - None (Procedural Item)
14. ACTION ITEMS (Action Item)
14.A. Minutes - Request Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education on March 12, 2020 and the Special Meeting/Study Session of the Board of Education on March 22, 2020 (Action Item)
The administration requests approval of minutes for the regular meeting of the Board of Education on March 12, 2020 and the special meeting/study session of the Board of Education on March 22, 2020.
1. Board Minutes-March 12, 2020
2. Presentation: 2019-20 Second Interim Report - March 12, 2020
3. Board Minutes-March 22, 2020
14.B. ADMINISTRATION (Action Item)
14.B.1. Request Approval of Resolution No. 19-20/38, to Order Biennial Governing Board Elections on November 3, 2020 (Action Item)
The administration requests approval of Resolution No. 19-20/38, to order Biennial Governing Board election to held on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, in accordance with Education Code 5340.
LACOE Bulletin #5141 - Biennial Governing Board Member Elections-November 3, 2020
Resolution No. 19-20/38 - Resolution Ordering Governing Board Member Election
14.B.2. Request Acceptance of the Revised Salary Schedule for the Three Cabinet-Level Positions Effective July 1, 2020 (Action Item)
Administration requests acceptance of the revisions to the salary schedule for the three cabinet-level positions of Chief Business Officer, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, and Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, effective July 1, 2020.
The revised salary schedule represents additional steps in the scale to encourage employee retention and adjusts steps in the scale to more closely-align with neighboring districts and to create a competitive salary to recruit future talent.
The proposed salary schedule is as follows:
eff. 7/1/2020
1 $178,458 $178,458
2 $189,253 $189,253
3 XXXXX $195,666
4 XXXXX $202,332
5 XXXXX $208,998
14.B.3. Request Approval to Renew the Employment Contract for Gregory Fromm as Chief Business Officer (Action Item)
The administration requests approval to renew the employment contract for Gregory Fromm as Chief Business Official effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2020.
The employment contract for Mr. Gregory Fromm, Chief Business Officer, expires on October 1, 2020. This agenda item is to request extension of Mr. Fromm's contract through June 30, 2022 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.
Renewal Contract/Item [X] New Contract/Item [ ]
Name of Funding Source and/or Location: General Funds
Funding Account Number: 01.0-00000.0-00000-72000-2310-7600000 (80%)
67.0-00000.0-00000-60000-2310-0000000 (20%)
Amount: Salary as per Board-approved Salary Schedule
14.B.4. Request Approval to Renew the Employment Contract for Shawna Petit-Dinkins, Ed.D. as Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services (Action Item)
The administration requests approval to renew the employment contract for Shawna Petit-Dinkins, Ed.D. as Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022.
The employment contract for Shawna Petit-Dinkins, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, expires on October 1, 2020. This agenda item is to request extension of Dr. Petit-Dinkins' contract through June 30, 2022 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.
Funding Account Number: 01.0-00000.0-00000-21000-1310-7490000 (100%)
14.B.5. Request Approval to Amend the Employment Contract for Brian Lucas, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources (Action Item)
The administration requests approval to amend the employment contract for Brian Lucas, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022.
The employment contract for Brian Lucas, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, expires on June 30, 2022. This agenda item is to request an amendment to Dr. Lucas' contract with changes to terms of employment and maintaining the current contract expiration date. In accordance with CA Gov't. Code § 54953(c)(3), an oral report of the contract terms will be made before Board action.
Funding Account Number: 01.0-00000.0-00000-74000-1310-7520000 (100%)
14.C. FACILITIES - (Measure K and Measure N Projects) (Action Item)
14.C.1. Request Acceptance of Completion of Bid No. 020719-RJ, Roofing Project at Firebaugh High School's Two-story Classroom and Administration Buildings (Action Item)
Staff requests acceptance of the completion of Bid No. 020719-RJ, roofing project at Firebaugh High School's two-story classroom and administration buildings.The project was completed by R & R Roofing & Waterproofing, Inc., at a cost of $148,120.00. Acceptance of completion authorizes the filing of the Notice of Completion and the release of all retention monies.
Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Measure K
Funding Account Number: 21.0-90100 0-00000-85000-6250-4320000
Amount: $148,120.00
14.C.2. Request Approval to Award CM-32020, for the Secure Entrance Project at Washington Elementary School, to The Nazerian Group (Action Item)
The staff conducted a formal bidding process, bid package #CM-32020, for the secure entrance project at Washington Elementary School. Five bids were received from prequalified bidders.
CM-32020 - Secure Entrance Project at Washington Elementary School
Bidders is Ascending Order Base Bid + Cash Allowance
1. CS Legacy Construction, Inc NO BID
2. The Nazerian Group $588,614.00
3. Fast Track Construction, Inc. NO BID
4. Stinson Mechanical Contractors NO BID
5. RT Contractor Corp. $874,000.00
Staff evaluated the experience, reputation, and financial condition of the lowest bidder for CM-32020, and determined that The Nazerian Group submitted a responsive and responsible bid. The staff recommends the awards of the secure entrance project at Washington Elementary School to The Nazerian Group for a total cost of $588,614.00. The project will be funded with Measure N Funds.
Requisition # from BEST: 20*2902
Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Measure N
Funding Account Number: 21.1-90100.0-00000-85000-6250-1070000
Amount: $588,614.00
14.C.3. Request Approval to Enter Into an Additional Service Agreement with Del Terra to Prepare a Needs Assessment and Master Plan at Lynwood Middle School for a New Multipurpose/Cafeteria Building (Action Item)
The staff requests approval to enter into an additional service agreement with Del Terra to prepare a needs assessment and master plan at Lynwood Middle School campus that explores options for a new multipurpose/cafeteria building.
Del Terra's Program and Construction Management Agreement, dated August 22, 2019, does not include these service duties.
The total fees for the services is $74,000.00, plus reimbursable expenses. The project will be funded with Measure N funds.
Requisition # from BEST: 20*2531
Funding Account Number: 21.1-90100.0-00000-85000-5850-3210000
Amount: $74,000.00, plus reimbursable expenses
14.C.4. Request Approval to Enter Into a Service Agreement with TYR Inc. for DSA Inspection Services, in Conjunction with CM-32020, for the Secure Entrance Project at Washington Elementary School (Action Item)
Staff requests approval to enter into a service agreement with TYR Inc. to provide DSA inspection services for the secure entrance project at Washington Elementary School. Staff issued an RFP to three DSA Inspection firms and received responses as follows:
TYR, INC. proposed an hourly fee, not-to-exceed $33,366.00
Sandy Pringle Associates proposed an hourly fee, not-to-exceed $41,888.00
Team Inspection was unable to provide a proposal
Continuous DSA Inspection is required by the Division of the State Architect for this project. The hourly rate for the TYR, Inc. inspector is $83.00 over the estimated construction duration of ninety-five consecutive calendar days. This project will be funded with Measure N Funds.
Requisition # from BEST: 20*2901
Funding Account Number: 21.1-90100.0-00000-85000-6280-1070000
Amount: $33,366.00
15. CONSENT AGENDA (Consent Agenda)
15.A. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (Consent Agenda)
15.A.1. Request Approval to Renew Agreement with YouthTruth Student Survey, a Project of the Center for Effective Philanthropy, Inc., for the 2019-2020 School Year (Consent Item)
The administration requests approval to renew agreement with the YouthTruth Student Survey, a project of the Center for Effective Philanthropy, Inc., for the 2019-2020 school year.
YouthTruth is a student perception survey that relates to student engagement, relationships with adults and school culture. Survey will be administered to students and parents at all middle school and high schools.
YouthTruth will support the District's Strategic Plan by:
Providing comprehensive campus-wide student and parent feedback on school climate, culture, bullying, and college and career readiness through the Overall School Experience survey.
Delivering robust interactive reporting that is designed for each audience (teacher, school, and district level) that can serve as a tool for each teacher and principal to accelerate improvements.
Engaging in capacity building advisory and professional development for school leaders to get the most out of student survey efforts.
Cost is $2,250.00 per site.
Requisition # from BEST: 20*2641
Name of Funding Source and/or Location: LCAP/Equity, Access, and Instructional Services Department
Funding Account Number: 01.0-01900.0-11100-10000-5840-7350000
15.A.2. Request Approval of the School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) for Various Sites for the Duration of March 2020 to March 2021 (Consent Item)
The administration requests approval of the School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) for all school sites for the duration of March 2020 through March 2021. These site plans are based on current budget allocations for Title I funds and student achievement data.
The following school plans have been revised and approved by School Site Councils:
Elementary Schools	Middle Schools	High Schools
Abbott ES	Cesar Chavez MS	Firebaugh HS
Keller ES	Hosler MS	Lynwood HS
Lincoln ES	Lynwood MS	Vista Continuation/Pathway
Copies of the school plans will be submitted under separate cover. Copies are available for review at the Equity, Access, and Instructional Services Department.
15.A.3. Request Receipt of Williams Uniform Complaint Quarterly Report from January 1, 2020 to March 31, 2020 for Submission to the Los Angeles County Office of Education (Consent Item)
The Williams Uniform Complaint Quarterly Report is filed with the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) every three months.
The attached report covers the period from January 1, 2020 ro March 1, 2020. The purpose of the report is to document compliance in the areas of instructional materials, facilities, and teacher vacancy and misassignment.
The school site reports are available for review in the Educational Services Division.
15.B. HUMAN RESOURCES - CERTIFICATED (Consent Agenda)
15.B.1. Request Approval of Certificated Personnel Report: Personnel Assignments, Employment, Leaves and Separations (Consent Item)
The following is Certificated Personnel Report for the April 9, 2020 Board meeting 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, extra-duty and honorariums.
Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Various Funding Sources
Funding Account Number: Various Funding Sources
Public-Certificated Personnel Schedule - 04-09-20
15.C. HUMAN RESOURCES - CLASSIFIED (Consent Agenda)
15.C.1. Request Approval of Classified Personnel Report: Employment, Assignments, Leaves, and Separations (Consent Item)
The following is the Classified Personnel Report for April 9, 2020, which details personnel employment actions before the Board, such as, but not limited to: hiring, change-of-status, limited-term employment, extra-duty, resignation, retirement, and leaves for approval and/or ratification.
Public - Classified Personnel Schedule 04-09-20
15.D. BUSINESS SERVICES (Consent Agenda)
15.D.1. Request Approval of Warrant and ACH Schedule for the Period of February 19, 2020 through March 3, 2020 (Consent Item)
Staff requests approval of the Warrant and ACH Schedule for the period of February 19, 2020 through March 3, 2020.
Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Various
Funding Account Number: Various
Amount: $2,272,904.26
Warrant Schedule - February 19, 2020 through March 3, 2020
15.D.2. Request Approval of Warrant and ACH Schedule for the Period of March 4, 2020 through March 17, 2020 (Consent Item)
Staff requests approval of the Warrant and ACH Schedule for the period of March 4, 2020 through March 17, 2020.
Amount: $3,365,586.97
Warrant Schedule - March 4, 2020 through March 17, 2020
15.D.3. Request Acceptance of Record of Collections #4 (FY 19-20) (Consent Item)
Staff requests acceptance of Record of Collection #4 (FY 19-20). The following is a list of Cash Collections received by the Accounting Department during the period of December 19, 2019 to March 11, 2020.
Requisition# from BEST: N/A
Amount: $6,500,194.22
Record of Collections #4
15.D.4. Request Acceptance of Donations (Consent Item)
Staff requests acceptance of the following donations:
$56.00 from Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign to Lincoln Elementary School for general educational expenses.
$56.00 from Wells Fargo Foundation Ed. Matching Gifts Program to Lincoln Elementary School for general educational expenses.
$56.00 from Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign to Lynwood High School for general educational expenses.
$56.00 from Wells Fargo Foundation Ed. Matching Gifts Program to Lynwood High School for general educational expenses.
$50.00 from Wells Fargo Foundation Ed. Matching Gifts Program to Pathway School for general educational expenses.
$50,000.00 from KP Financial SVCS-OPS (Kaiser) to Lynwood Unified School District for Healthcare Scholarships and for the College Completion Initiative program.
$1,000.00 from Cheer Movie, LLC to Lynwood High School for general educational expenses.
15.D.5. Request Approval to Replace Stale Dated Warrant (Consent Item)
In accordance with Government Code Section 29802 (c), the Governing Board's approval is required for any replacement of a stale dated warrant that is more than two years after the date of issuance.
The staff requests approval to replace the following stale dated warrant(s).
Payee	Warrant #	Issue Date	Amount
Celso Castillo	7898445	4/13/2007	$865.16
Amount: $865.16
15.D.6. Request Approval to Renew Service Agreement with School Services of California from May 1, 2020 through April 30, 2021 (Consent Item)
Staff requests approval to renew the service agreement with School Services of California (SSC) for the period of May 1, 2020 through April 30, 2021.
School Services of California (SSC) has been the leading financial services provider to the education community for over twenty years. Most school districts utilize SSC for financial advisory services. The contracted services include online access to all its fiscal reports and information, discounted rate for all SSC workshops and conferences, and twelve (12) direct service hours for consultation.
Cost includes an annual fee of $3,900.00, plus expenses.
Requisition # from BEST: TBD
Name of Funding Source and/or Location: General Unrestricted Fund
Funding Account Number: 01.0-00000.0-00000-72000-5850-7600000
Amount: $3,900.00, plus expenses
15.D.7. Request Approval to Enter Into an Agreement with UCLA Center for Public Health and Disasters National Education Safety and Security Initiative for Training and Services from February 2020 through June 2020 (Consent Item)
Staff requests approval to enter into an agreement with UCLA Center for Public Health and Disasters National Education Safety and Security Initiative to provide training for all Campus Safety Officers from February 2020 to June 2020.
The consultant will provide Campus Safety Officers the skills, abilities and knowledge to assist them in responding efficiently and appropriately to internal safety threats and challenges.
Renewal Contract/Item [ ] New Contract [X]
Requisition # from BEST: 20*2613
Name of funding Source and/or Location: Security
Funding Account Number: 01.0-00000.0-00000-83000-5850-7680000
15.D.8. Request Approval to Renew the Service Agreement with Bay Actuarial Consultants to Perform an Actuarial Study of the Workers' Compensation Program in 2020-21 (Consent Item)
Staff requests approval to renew the service agreement with Bay Actuarial Consultants to perform an actuarial study of the Workers' Compensation Program in 2020-21.
The District has used Bay Actuarial Consultants for several of its most recent actuarial studies. Continued use of Bay Actuarial Consultants ensures that data is comparable and consistent.
The Board previously approved a comprehensive study of the Workers' Compensation Program to be performed by School Services of California. This actuarial study is needed to provide information critical to the comprehensive study. The actuarial study will provide estimated liability for 2020-21, benchmark loss costs, and recommended funding levels.
The total cost of the actuarial study for 2020 is $5,150.00 and for 2021 will be $5,250.00, the services will be paid from the Workers' Compensation Fund.
Requisition # from BEST: 20*2903
Name of Funding Source and/or Location: Workers Compensation Fund
Funding Account Number: 67.0-00000.0-00000-60000-5850-0000000
15.D.9. Requests Approval of the Assignment Agreement with Lynwood Partners Educational Foundation for Kaiser Grant Number 18163 (Consent Item)
Staff requests approval of the Assignment Agreement with Lynwood Partners Educational Foundation for Kaiser Grant Number 18163 so that the District can transfer and assign to the Lynwood Partners Educational Foundation all of the rights and interests in and to, and obligations under, the Grant Agreement, and the transferee of such rights, interests and obligations.
Funding Account Number:N/A
15.E. ADMINISTRATION (Consent Agenda)
15.E.1. Request Approval of Calendar of Board of Education Meetings for the 2020-2021 School Year (Consent Item)
The administration requests approval of calendar of Board of Education meetings for the 2020-2021 school year.
2020-21 Calendar - Board of Education Meetings
16. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION (Procedural Item)
17. ADJOURNMENT (Procedural Item)
Published: April 6, 2020, 5:23 PM