1.2 – (0:26) Adopt Agenda – Prior to going to Closed Session, there were a few changes to the agenda made. A typo correction to item number 2.4 was made, claim number 14-0141 should read 19-0141. Also, consent calendar item 4.2 Business Services – Agreement: Dale Scott & Company was pulled for discussion, and 4.6 Business Services – Bid Award : Purchase of Custodial Supplies and Equipment was pulled to bring back at a future meeting.
3.4 – (5:15) Recognitions – The FUSD Board of Education would like to recognize The SPOT Apprentice Academy for their support of our district and providing free haircuts to over 20 of our students. We would like to recognize and thank the SPOT, Mr. Hong, and his student for providing this important service for our students.
3.5 – (7:38) Report from Closed session – The board had no reportable action from closed session.
3.6 – (7:45) Reports – Innovation Empire presentation was made by Gibran Carter to share information on this facility and the programs that will be introduced to FUSD students starting this school year.
3.7 – (25:07) Student Board Member Installation – Julieta Gutierrez Martin, Summit High School Senior was sworn in as our Student Representative for the 2023-2024 school year.
3.8 – (27:17) Student Board Member comments – Julieta Gutierrez Martin shared her background as a lifetime FUSD student, starting in pre-school as an English learner. She also shared her goals to support the English learner program, she is excited about the Innovation Empire, and her hope to strengthen the career pathway opportunities. She closed by expressing her excitement for the school year.
3.9 – (29:22) Opportunity for Public Comment - There were 8 public comments for non-agenda items, 1 comments on agenda item 5.2.
3.10 – (1:08:01) Human Resources – Public Hearing: Initial Proposal to the Fontana Teachers Association. Hearing open at 7:54pm, there were no public comments received. Hearing closed at 7:54pm.
3.11 – (1:09:19) Human Resources – Public Hearing: Initial Proposal to United Steelworkers, Local 8599. Hearing open at 7:55pm, there were no public comments received. Hearing closed at 7:55pm.
4.0 – (1:10:34) Consent Calendar - Single motion and vote for items 4.2 to 4.42, with discussion requested for item 4.2 and 4.6 was pulled to be brought back at a later date. Board member Armendarez rescinded his request to have discussion on item 4.2. Approved 5-0.
5.1 – (1:12:08) Business Services - Utilization of Contracts: Canon U.S.A, Inc./Cell Business Equipment - Approve utilization of NASPO ValuePoint Master Agreement No. 140595 and California Participating Addendum No. 7-19-70-46-01 and California Multiple Award Schedule No. 3-20-36-0049F for a month-to-month lease and service of Canon and Ricoh copiers with Canon U.S.A., Inc. and Sema, LLC dba Cell Business Equipment (CBE Office Solutions), to include the addition of equipment as needed, for a total monthly cost of $60,874.99, plus an estimated $10,000 per month for excess copy charges, for a total estimated monthly cost of $70,874.99. Approved 4-0, 1 absent.
5.2 – (1:13:32) Police Services - Board Policy First Reading - Accept the first reading of revised Board Policy 3515.3 - District Police/Security Department. There was 1 public comment on this item. Some suggestions were made for adjustments to the policy for the next reading. Approved 5-0.
5.3 – (1:23:17) Student Services - Board Policy Second Reading - Adopt the second reading of Board Policy 5141.5 Mental Health as provided. Approved 5-0.
5.4 – (1:23:52) Teaching and Learning - Agreement: Scholastic, Inc. - Approve entering into an agreement with Scholastic, Inc. to provide Assessment 2 Instruction (A2i) Professional Support System services and In-Person Literacy Instructional Coaching to targeted elementary schools, in the estimated amount of $500,000.00, effective August 10, 2023, through June 30, 2024. Approved 5-0.
5.5 – (1:25:11) Teaching and Learning - Textbook Adoption/Purchase: African American Studies AP - Approve the adoption and purchase of the following course elective textbook for Advanced Placement (AP) African American Studies: The African American Odyssey: Darlene Clark Hine, William C. Hine, Stanley Harrold - High School Edition, Seventh Edition, Pearson ISBN: 9780135291511X. Approved 5-0.
5.6 – (1:25:56) Teaching and Learning - Textbook Adoption/Purchase: IB Marine Science - Approve the adoption and purchase of the following textbook for International Baccalaureate (IB) Marine Science: Meghan E. Marrero, Ed.D.; Glen Schuster, M.S. - Marine Science, SAAVAS ISBN: 9780133192179X. Approved 5-0.
5.7 – (1:26:29) Teaching and Learning - Textbook Adoption/Purchase: Science AP - Approve the adoption and purchase of the following textbook for Advanced Placement (AP) Environmental Science: Andrew Friedland; Rick Relyea, Environmental Science for the AP Course 4e, Bedford, Freeman, and Worth (AP Environmental Science) ISBN: 131911329X. Approved 5-0.