UNADOPTED MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION … · Dr. Aghakhanian asked Daniel if he would be willing to sign a copy of the essay for him to share with other students. President

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UNADOPTED MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION BURBANK UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

April 20, 2017

Burbank City Hall

275 E. Olive Avenue Burbank, California

MEMBERS PRESENT: Larry Applebaum Steve Ferguson Roberta Reynolds Armond Aghakhanian (left meeting at 10:54 p.m.) Charlene Tabet STUDENT BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Mathew Khalil, Burbank High School Sarah Faucheux, John Burroughs High School Ian Scott, Monterey High School Also present were Matt Hill, Superintendent; David Jaynes, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services; Sharon Cuseo, Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Assessment, and Tom Kissinger, Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Services.

1. CALL TO ORDER The Closed Session was called to order at 4:30 p.m. by Board President Applebaum.

2. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD

There was no one present who wished to address the Board.

3. CLOSED SESSION

3.a Conference With Labor Negotiator, Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6: Agency Negotiator: Anita Schackmann Employee Organization: California School Employees Association (CSEA) Chapter 674

3.b Conference With Labor Negotiator, Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6:

Agency Negotiator: Anita Schackmann Employee Organization: Burbank Teachers Association (BTA)

3.c Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release Pursuant to Government Code §54957

3.d Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code §54957 Title: Superintendent of Schools

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4. RECONVENE IN PUBLIC SESSION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Board reconvened in Public Session at 6:08 p.m. Brian Smith, Chair, School Facilities Oversight Committee, led the Pledge of Allegiance.

5. REPORTING ON CLOSED SESSION President Applebaum reported that items 3a through 3d were for discussion only, with no action taken.

6. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA President Applebaum pulled item 13at.

7. ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS President Applebaum requested a report and a plan on orphan textbooks, which are textbooks that are more than 20 years old. He also requested a LCFF discussion with other Districts to see where the District is situated in comparison to other neighboring districts, as Burbank USD was on the bottom of the list. He asked the Board to consider being a part of this discussion. He also suggested that the District consider an annual Board recognition of retired teachers who come back to work for the District.

8. PRESENTATIONS

8.a Recognition of John Burroughs High School Graduate Matt Hill, Superintendent, recognized John Burroughs High School graduate Sierra Ortega.

Superintendent Hill recognized Sierra Ortega, who had overcome some health related obstacles. She now completed her graduation requirements and presented the diploma to her. He then thanked the instructional team for supporting all students.

8.b Recognition of Burbank High School Basketball Team

John Paramo, Director, Secondary Education, facilitated the recognition and introduced Michael Bertram, Principal, Burbank High School, who introduced Burbank High School Basketball Team, California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Division 3AA finalists.

John Paramo introduced Principal Michael Bertram. He introduced Coach Jamayne Potts, who taught the students the game of basketball and life skills. He thanked the coaching staff and the students for their dedication and commitment. Coach Potts also thanked the parents and the Board for supporting his students. He then introduced the coaching staff and the players: Enrique Marshall, Roger Smith, Christopher Ortiz, Kevin Rojo, Cameron Sweeten, Tyrese Willis, Chance Van Hook, Avi Rivera, Erik Harutyunyan, Michael Woods, Faraz Khandaker, Jared Pasion, Henrik Anassian, Thomas Clark, Duncan Smith, Abdullah Kobaissi, Ben Chavez, and Luke Johnson.

Ms. Tabet was exciting to have a coach with integrity and a winning game plan to allow students the opportunity to play the game. President Applebaum was proud of their accomplishments, as well as the community. He thanked the coaching staff and Dr. Bertram for a great season. Dr. Aghakhanian thanked team and the parents for their support.

8.c Presentation of Caldwell Flores Winters Foundation (CFW) Scholarship


John Paramo, Director, Secondary Education, facilitated the presentation and introduced John Greenlee, Managing Director, Caldwell Flores Winters Foundation, who presented the CFW Scholarship to Burbank High School student, Norman Daniel Alvarez.

Dr. Paramo introduced John Greenlee. President Applebaum reported that Caldwell Flores Winters were the District's Financial Advisors, who recently managed and sold the Measure S Bonds saving the community millions of dollars. Mr. Greenlee then provided a brief review of the scholarship process and how students are selected to receive the award. This year's recipient was Norman Daniel Alvarez. He read the winning essay submitted by Daniel, which focused on success not given, but instead earned. He then introduced Daniel and presented him with a $2,000 scholarship. Dr. Aghakhanian asked Daniel if he would be willing to sign a copy of the essay for him to share with other students. President Applebaum asked that Mr. Greenlee thanked the Foundation and especially senior partner Ernesto Flores for their continued support and for helping the students to reach their goals.

8.d Presentation of the Instructional Leadership Corps (ILC)

John Paramo, Director, Secondary Education, facilitated the presentation and introduced Diana Abasta, Teacher, Burbank High School, who presented the Instructional Leadership Corps program, which provides professional development to assist California public school educators in the implementation of the California Standards for English Language Arts/English Language Development and Mathematics and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

Diana Abasta introduced Dr. Melissa Gilbert from the Stanford Center for Opportunity Policy in Education (SCOPE), Dr. Norman Sanchez from the California Teachers Association (CTA), and Brian Guerrero from the Lennox School District. Dr. Gilbert used a video and PowerPoint to guide her presentation. The ILC program provides professional development to assist California public school educators in the implementation of the California Standards for English Language Arts/English Language Development and Mathematics and the next generation science Standards (NGSS) and reported that currently 398 districts were been served by the ILC project. Dr. Sanchez shared a graphic to show the root on how to reach students. Diana Abasta would like to focus on meaningful professional development focusing on the top three things to take back to the classroom. Mr. Ferguson thanked Dr. Gilbert and Dr. Sanchez for their presentation. He was interested in seeing how the program continues to expand and how to integrate it in the District. Dr. Aghakhanian supported leadership programs and would like to see it grow in Burbank. Dr. Reynolds thanked the presenters and Ms. Abasta for her constant passion to help other teachers. President Applebaum agreed that professional development was important. He thanked Dr. Gilbert and Dr. Sanchez for sharing their passion with the Board. President Applebaum moved to Item 12 Public Hearing.

8.e Presentation on Burbank Arts for All Foundation Spring Grant Cycle Sharon Cuseo, Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Assessment, facilitated the presentation and introduced Trena Pitchford, Executive Director, Burbank Arts for All Foundation, who will report on the outcomes of the April 2017, Burbank Arts for All Foundation Grant spring cycle.

Sharon Cuseo introduced Arts for All foundation Executive Director, Trena Pitchford, who reviewed the results of the spring grant cycle. She reminded the Board that the Foundations goals was to further their mission each day by providing supplemental funding twice a year through the grant making program, as well as year-round community engagement and advocacy efforts in support of all the students in


Burbank. She then presented a facsimile check in the amount of $26,262.71, to benefit the District’s Arts for All program. She looked forward to strengthening the eleven-year collaboration and to continue the conversation on how to better serve the student in Burbank. She congratulated the District on the 90th Anniversary and the 90 for 90 campaign. She also thanked President Applebaum for his twelve-years of service to the community.

Mr. Ferguson thanked Trena Pitchford and the Foundation for their eleven year partnership. He was looking forward to continuing the conversation as to how to incorporate the arts into every aspect of learning. Dr. Reynolds also thanked them for their continued partnership and financial support. Ms. Tabet appreciated their support because students continue to benefit from their generous donations to the District. Dr. Aghakhanian also thanked the Foundation for its support to all students, specifically for those students who cannot afford to purchase an instrument and for changing students’ lives. President Applebaum shared how much the arts vision had grown since the implementation eleven years ago and the struggles the arts suffered during budget cuts and the positive accomplishments and efforts to try to foster the believe that arts education as envisioned is important for the well-rounded development to the students. He felt that this was a work in progress and had confidence that staff will continue to advocate and support the arts programs in the District. He thanked Ms. Pitchford and the Foundation for their continued support.

8.f Presentation on the State of the Schools "90 for 90" Fundraising Campaign Matt Hill, Superintendent, facilitated the presentation and introduced members of the Burbank Educational Foundation, who reported on the recent fundraising Campaign benefiting the District's Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) program.

Superintendent Hill said that he would like President Applebaum to lead the conversation, as he was instrumental in the decision to bring back the State of the Schools address. President Applebaum reported that he initiated the conversation by pointing out some of the things that were highlighted during the past State of the Schools addresses and felt that this was an opportunity to highlight the successes of the District. He provided some background leading to this successful event and asked Ms. Tabet to report on the fundraising event.

Ms. Tabet reported on the role of the Burbank Educational Foundation to celebrate the District's 90th anniversary and the work of Linda Walmsley and Michael Cusumano regarding the 90 for 90 campaign, and the other planning committees to make this a successful event. The event turned out to be profitable and she was looking forward to planning the next event. The Planning Committee then presented a facsimile check in the amount of $100,000 to be used to enhance the STEMs program in the District. Members of the Educational Foundation Members present, included Barbara Miller, Amy Kamm, Annette Fiol, Ana Connell, and Jen Lurie.

Superintendent Hill said that the funds would be going directly to the sites to enhance STEAM education in the District. The elementary sites would purchase mobile makerspaces, at the secondary level the funds would be used for field trip transportation for job and college visits. He thanked everyone involved for the generous donation and for supporting District students.

President Applebaum recognized that the Burbank Educational Foundation had been doing wonderful work for many years and thanked Linda Rosen, Linda Matsumoto, Elena Hubbell, and Annette Fiol for their support. He hoped that they continue to partner with the District to continue to fundraise to benefit students. He extended his appreciation to all of the volunteers, especially Tim Conway Jr. for his continued support.

9. REPORTS FROM THE BOARD


9.a Student Representatives Mathew Khalil, BHS; Sarah Faucheux, JBHS; and Ian Scott, MHS; reported on activities at their respective schools.


10.a Public Communications Janet Diel, President, Burbank Coordinating Council, was called to speak. She thanked the Board and staff for partnership with the Burbank Coordinating Council with the holiday baskets and now the Coins for Campers’ campaign. She then presented certificates of recognition from Assembly Member Laura Friedman to President Applebaum, Superintendent Hill, and Dr. Kissinger for their continued support. She also presented a certificate of recognition to photo teacher Bonnie Burrows for assisting with the photography to record the delivery of the holiday baskets. She then spoke on the importance of recording the current Holocaust presentations being presented at schools with the cooperation of the Human Relations Council. She then presented a certificate of appreciation to student John Burroughs student Goar Ayrapetyan for recording the recent World War II Kinder Transport Program commemoration event celebrated by the City on December 4.

Linda Walmsley, Teacher, Roosevelt Elementary School, was called to speak. She commented on President Applebaum achievements throughout his twelve years on the Board. He had been honest, accountable, devoted, ethical, creative, and enthusiastic when making important decisions for the District and the community and wished him the best.

Audrey Hanson, Past Board of Education Member, was called to speak. She expressed her appreciation to President Applebaum for the enormous contributions made to the District and specifically the passage of Measure S, as he was instrumental in making sure that the promise made to the community was kept.

Elizabeth Minarik, Stevenson Elementary School Parent, was called to speak. She reminded the Board about the conversation with parents in spring 2016 where a discussion had taken place regarding adding additional grass space. She provided some options and asked the Board to consider some of the options offered to allow students to continue to enjoy the field.

Brian Smith, Chair, School Facilities Oversight Committee was called to speak. Two years ago he was given the opportunity to serve in the SFOC. The SFOC gives the community a voice and he was honored to have served. He asked that the Board consider his reappointment to another two-year term. On behalf of the SFOC, he thanked President Applebaum for his contributions, guidance, and friendship.

Suzanne Weerts, Parent, was called to speak. She spoke about President Applebaum’s accomplishments and her personal friendship throughout the years and thanked him for his dedication, honesty, institutional memory, and legacy. She thanked President Applebaum's family for sharing him with the community for the past twelve years.

Peggy Flynn, Arts and Career Technical Education Coordinator, was called to speak. She also thanked President Applebaum for his hard work, dedication, and leadership to make sure that the arts continued to grow even during tough budget times. She personally appreciated his support for all the contributions to the District.

Liz Bax, Parent, was called to speak. She thanked President Applebaum for his time, energy, devotion, and for the impact he has made to make sure that the GATE program has grown because he made a difference.

Amy Kamm, Burbank Council PTA President, was called to speak. She thanked the Board and staff for attending the recent Honorary Service Awards event. She announced that PTA would attend the upcoming California State PTA convention to learn more about legislative policy. She announced the recent PTA elections, such as Carol Briggs, incoming President and Barbara Miller, second Vice


President. On behalf of the PTA, she thanked President Applebaum for his twelve-years of service to the children in the District.

Diana Abasta, Teacher and BTA President, was called to speak. She announced that Leader reporter and writer Kelly Corrigan had been nominated to receive the Media Excellent Award for a second year in a row. She then announced events of interest to the community, such as Career Day and May Day to show advocacy for public education. She invited the audience to participate to show support for public education. She and Anita Shackmann were attending a conference to discuss and address the teacher shortage.

Mike Nolan, Resident, was called to speak. He thanked President Applebaum for his service to the District. He asked for clarification about students and parents being threatened with legal action for expressing their thoughts to the Board during public comments. Students are being told that if their words are not rescinded that their parents can be sued. He asked that the Board explain the law and to delineate a process so the students are not intimidated by public comments they make.

10.b Staff Responses

Superintendent Hill thanked all the speakers. He informed Ms. Minarik that staff was looking at options to address the grass area at Stevenson Elementary School. He thanked Brian Smith for being present and recommended that his term be extended for an additional two-year term. He also thanked all the other speakers for expressing their appreciation to President Applebaum for his twelve-years of service to the District and agreed with all the positive comments made.

10.c Board Members' Comments and Responses

Ms. Tabet attended the Stevenson groundbreaking event. She also attended a demonstration on CISCO technology products and was frustrated with the rapid change in technology and the fact the districts would not be able to implement up-to-date technology in the classroom. She also attended the JBHS Tribe Lunch to celebrate students with 4.0 GPAs or higher and the Honorary Service Awards dinner. She thanked all the speakers for the positive comments about President Applebaum’s service to the District.

Dr. Aghakhanian thanked President Applebaum for making an impact in people’s lives, for being a great friend, and for being a mentor to him.

Dr. Reynolds thanked the speakers for expressing their feelings for the love and energy that President Applebaum exhibited during his twelve-years of service. She then commented on the recent school tragedy in San Bernardino. She reminded staff that it was important to plan and find spaces and services for students and staff members where they can feel safe to discuss some of their most intimate problems. She said that prevention was worth more than any guard place at each school.

Mr. Ferguson asked staff to find a way to inform the Stevenson Elementary School parents, as decisions were being made, regarding the situation with the field. He thanked Brian Smith for his two-years of service in the SFOC and for his annual expenditure report. He spoke about the incident in San Bernardino. He agreed with Dr. Reynolds about providing resources to staff in the area of domestic violence. He felt that it was important to get information out to try to reach those who may need help. He would like to work with the bargaining unions and the Family Service Agency to provide training and to figure out a model to keep children and employees safe. He visited the new JBHS Wellness Center and was grateful to provide another resource to students on campus. He then thanked City Council Member David Gordon, as he was also leaving the council after ten-years of service and for his passion in trying to implement a successful Career Technical Education and workforce program. He respected his work in the community. He welcomed Sharon Springer and looking forward to working with her. He then thanked President Applebaum for his institutional experience and for his twelve-years of service.

President Applebaum thanked Ms. Diel for her service to the community. Ms. Walmsley for her kind words and her commitment to teaching for the past forty-six years. Ms. Hanson for her words and for challenging him with the Measure S Bond. He reassured Ms. Minarik that every promised made to the Stevenson community would be made. He asked the Board to continue to honor his promises to the community. He said that the field options were currently being considered. He thanked the Facilities


Department for speaking with staff and the community. He was proud that Brian Smith had chosen the District to provide his facilities management expertise. He thanked the SFOC for their knowledge and wisdom, as they oversee the Measure S/Proposition 39 expenditures. He thanked Ms. Weertz, Ms. Kamm, and Ms. Flynn for her kind words and Ms. Abasta for sharing reporter Kelly Corrigan success. He felt that the District had come a long way as the ILC program continued to grow. He suggested that Mr. Nolan's comments not be misplaced and that appropriate discourse takes place to make sure that students speak to the Board without fear of retaliation. The Boards job was to listen to the public and he encouraged the audience to continue to address the Board. He announced the groundbreaking event at Bret Harte and Jefferson. He thanked the Chamber for a wonderful Gala and the Stevenson community for being a part of the conversation. He thanked the Board of Realtors and the Burbank Noon Rotary for providing scholarships to students, and the JBHS ASB for the recent Top of the Tribe event. He also attended the Cisco workshop and agreed with Ms. Tabet about her concern regarding technology and said that another bond would be needed to complete some of the pending projects.

President Applebaum declared a recess at 10:15 p.m. The Board reconvened at 10:25 p.m.

11. REPORTS TO THE BOARD

11.a Superintendent's Comments Superintendent Hill reported that the District had received the Options for Youth Burbank Charter renewal request and that staff was currently reviewing the request. The request would be presented to the Board at an upcoming meeting. He congratulated Burbank High School, David Starr Jordan Middle School, Luther Burbank Middle School, and John Muir Middle School for receiving the Gold Ribbon Awards and the Title I Academic Achievement Award.

11.b Report on the General Obligation Bonds, Election of 2013, Series 2017C Issuance David Jaynes, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, introduced John Greenlee of Caldwell Flores Winters, who reported on the General Obligation Bonds, Election of 2013, Series 2017C Issuance, as presented.

GO Bonds - Wrap Up PPT.pdf (O.F. #25,690)

Mr. Jaynes introduced Managing Director John Greenlee. Mr. Greenlee used a PowerPoint to guide his presentation. He provided details on the sale ad issuance of the general obligation bond. He reviewed the major milestones, and the current market conditions. He thanked Mr. Jaynes and staff for their assistance with the sale of the bonds. He said that this was one of the best executed bond programs and announced that the community should be aware that the promise made, was also kept by maintaining the tax promise to the community. He would continue to provide financial updates to the Board and encouraged the Board to contact him to schedule presentations on any item of interest to the Board and the community.

President Applebaum thanked Mr. Greenlee and the CFW for their efforts, as he agreed that this was one of the best executed sale of the bond. He also thanked Mr. Jaynes for implementing a great team and for his expertise in the sale of the bonds. He look forward to future financial reports.

11.c First Reading of Yearbook Textbook

John Paramo, Director, Secondary Education, facilitated the first reading of the proposed Communication through Graphic Design textbook, as presented.

Yearbook first reading.pdf (O.F. #25,691)

Dr. Paramo reported that recently the UC system had granted Burbank High School and John Burroughs High School approval for UC Visual and Performing Arts credit. This is a specialized area and it was difficult to find a textbook that both high school agreed on.


President Applebaum understood that the District was only purchasing one classroom set and asked if the students would be able to access the information online and will licenses be purchased. Dr. Paramo said that that at this time, the teachers wanted to only use the textbook; however, he would find out the costs associated with the licenses and include the information on his next report.

11.d First Reading of Textbook Adoption for Stagecraft Technology Course Sharon Cuseo, Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Assessment, presented the first reading of the proposed Stagecraft Technology textbook, Stagecraft Fundamentals, Second Edition, Taylor & Francis/CRC Press, ISBN: 9780240820514, as presented.

First Reading for StageCraft.pdf (O.F. #25,692)

Sharon Cuseo presented the Stage Craft textbook. Both high schools offered successful Stagecraft Technology courses through the District’s Career Technical Education Program. Teachers want to use this textbook as a practical guide. One of the goals of the CTE was to give students more options.

President Applebaum asked if there was another way to access and/or teachers were able to publish the information without violating copyright laws.

Ms. Tabet asked if a plan was in place for those students who were enrolled in the same class for a number of years. Ms. Cuseo said that teachers reported that the textbook material was geared toward the beginner and advanced students.

12. PUBLIC HEARING The Public Hearing opened at 7:06 p.m. The Public Hearing closed at 7:16 p.m.

12.a Public Hearing Regarding Request to Rename the John Burroughs High School Library in Honor of Former Teacher Steve Campbell The Board of Education conducted a public hearing to allow public comment regarding a request to rename the John Burroughs High School Library in Honor of Former Teacher Steve Campbell.

Jill Sullivan, Teacher, John Burroughs High School, was called to speak. She spoke in support of Mr. Campbell and provided background character information about Mr. Campbell. She felt that he was the best English teacher and a phenomenon who enriched the lives of students. She urged the Board to approve renaming the JBHS Library in his honor.

Patrick and Maria Carman, Teachers, John Burroughs High Schools, were called to speak. Mr. Carman spoke in support of renaming the JBHS Library and reflected on Mr. Campbell's positive contributions to students and the District. He encouraged the Board to consider a yes vote to honor Mr. Campbell.

Julie Grene, JBHS Library Coordinator, was called to speak. She read a note from teachers Harjot Kaur and Jessica Mayes, who were not able to attend the meeting. Ms. Mayes and Mr. Kaur were former students in Mr. Campbell's class and shared their positive experiences and the impact Mr. Campbell had in their lives.

12.b Board Action on Naming Request to Rename the John Burroughs High School Library in Honor of Former Teacher Steve Campbell The Board of Education, after considering public comment and deliberating, voted to approve the request to rename the John Burroughs High School Library in honor of former teacher Steve Campbell, in accordance with Board Policy 7310: Facilities - Naming a Facility.


It was moved by Steve Ferguson, and seconded by Roberta Reynolds, that the Board of Education approve the item as recommended. The motion carried unanimously with the following roll-call vote: AYES – Applebaum, Ferguson, Reynolds, Aghakhanian, Tabet, and Student Board Members – Faucheux, Khalil, and Scott.

12.c Public Hearing Regarding Request to Name the Burbank Adult School Parent Education Facility as the Linda Matsumoto Parent Education Center The Board of Education conducted a public hearing to allow public comment regarding a request to name the Burbank Adult School Parent Education facility as the Linda Matsumoto Parent Education Center.

The Public Hearing opened at 7:21 p.m. Closed at 7:27 p.m.

Chris Tutak, Teacher, Burbank Adult School, was called to speak. She spoke in support of naming the Parent Education facility as the Linda Matsumoto Parent Education Center. She commented on her character and the impact she has made at the adult school, as well as throughout the community.

Lia Lerner, Program Specialist, Burbank Adult School, was called to speak. She also spoke in support of Ms. Matsumoto and shared some of her accomplishments and the impact she had made at the Adult School with students, staff, and the community for the past thirty-six years. She asked that the Board consider approving their request.

Janet Diel, President, Burbank Coordinating Council, was called to speak. She spoke in support of Ms. Matsumoto. Ms. Matsumoto not only worked in the classroom, but the community through the Burbank Coordinating Council, as she was one of her best supporters.

12.d Board Action on Naming Request to Name the Burbank Adult School Parent Education

Facility in Honor of Teacher Linda Matsumoto The Board of Education, after considering public comment and deliberating, voted to approve the request to name the Burbank Adult School Parent Education facility as the Linda Matsumoto Parent Education Center, in accordance with Board Policy 7310: Facilities - Naming a Facility.

It was moved by Roberta Reynolds, and seconded by Steve Ferguson, that the Board of Education approve the item as recommended. The motion carried unanimously with the following roll-call vote: AYES – Applebaum, Ferguson, Reynolds, Aghakhanian, Tabet, and Student Board Members – Faucheux, Khalil, and Scott.

12.e Public Hearing Regarding Request to Dedicate a Bench in Honor of Former Elementary Principal Joan Baca at Washington Elementary School The Board of Education conducted a public hearing to allow public comment regarding a request to dedicate a bench in honor of former Elementary School Principal Joan Baca at Washington Elementary School.

The Public Hearing opened at 7:31 p.m. The Public Hearing closed at 7:34 p.m.

Debbie Gal and Patty Dagata, teachers, Washington Elementary School, were called to speak. They spoke in support of naming a bench in honor of former principal Joan Baca. They provided meaningful information regarding Ms. Baca’ character and urged the Board to vote yes to honor Ms. Baca's thirty-six years of service to the District.

Janet Diel, President, Burbank Coordinating Council, was called to speak. She also spoke to Ms. Baca's character and the positive relationship she had with Ms. Baca. She encouraged the Board to follow the recommendation presented to them.


12.f Board Action on Dedicating a Bench at Washington Elementary School in Honor of Former Elementary Principal Joan Baca The Board of Education, after considering public comment and deliberating, voted to approve the request to dedicate a bench in honor of former Elementary Principal Joan Baca at Washington Elementary School, in accordance with Board Policy 7310: Facilities - Naming a Facility.

It was moved by Steve Ferguson, and seconded by Charlene Tabet, that the Board of Education approve the item as recommended. The motion carried unanimously with the following roll-call vote: AYES – Applebaum, Ferguson, Reynolds, Aghakhanian, Tabet, and Student Board Members – Faucheux, Khalil, and Scott. President Applebaum moved to item 8e.

13. NEW AND/OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS

13.a Adoption of Resolution 22 Proclaiming the Week of May 1, 2017 through May 5, 2017, Substitute Teacher Appreciation Week That the Board of Education adopt Resolution 22 proclaiming the week of May 1, 2017 through May 5, 2017, as Substitute Teacher Appreciation Week, as presented.

Resolution - Sub Teacher Week.pdf (O.F. #25,693)

It was moved by Steve Ferguson, and seconded by Charlene Tabet, that the Board of Education approve the item as recommended. The motion carried unanimously with the following roll-call vote: AYES – Applebaum, Ferguson, Reynolds, Aghakhanian, and Tabet.

13.b Adoption of Resolution 23 Proclaiming May 10, 2017 as School Nurse Day

That the Board of Education adopt Resolution 23 proclaiming May 10, 2017 as School Nurse Day, as presented.

Resolution - Nurses.Week.pdf (O.F. #25,694)

It was moved by Roberta Reynolds, and seconded by Armond Aghakhanian, that the Board of Education approve the item as recommended. The motion carried unanimously with the following roll-call vote: AYES – Applebaum, Ferguson, Reynolds, Aghakhanian, and Tabet.

13.c Adoption of Resolution 24 - Acknowledging the State is Not Obligated to Provide

Funding for School Facilities Beyond Authority That the Board of Education adopt Resolution 24 – Acknowledging the State is Not Obligated to Provide Funding for School Facilities Beyond Authority, as presented.

Resolution 24- Bond Authority School Facilities.pdf (O.F. #25,695)

It was moved by Charlene Tabet, and seconded by Steve Ferguson, that the Board of Education approve the item as recommended. The motion carried unanimously with the following roll-call vote: AYES – Applebaum, Ferguson, Reynolds, Aghakhanian, and Tabet.

13.d Adoption of Resolution 25 – To Join West San Gabriel Workers’ Compensation Joint Powers Authority That the Board of Education adopt Resolution 25 – To Join West San Gabriel Workers’ Compensation Joint Powers Authority, as presented.

Resolution - Join WSGWC JPA.pdf (O.F. #25,696)


Mr. Jaynes said that by adopting this resolution to join the West San Gabriel Workers' Compensation Joint Powers Authority the District would be saving approximately one half of million dollars.

It was moved by Steve Ferguson, and seconded by Charlene Tabet, that the Board of Education approve the item as recommended. The motion carried unanimously with the following roll-call vote: AYES – Applebaum, Ferguson, Reynolds, Aghakhanian, and Tabet.

13.e Adoption of Resolution 26 – Authorizing the Assistant Superintendent of Administrative

Services to Submit an Application to the Department of Industrial Relations, State of California, Office of Self Insured Plans, for a Certificate of Consent to Self-Insure Workers’ Compensation Liabilities That the Board of Education adopt Resolution 26 – Authorizing the Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services to Submit an Application to the Department of Industrial Relations, State of California, Office of Self Insured Plans, for a Certificate of Consent to Self-Insure Workers’ Compensation Liabilities, as presented.

Resolution - Authorizing Asst Supt to Submit App to DIR for WC (O.F. #25,697)

It was moved by Steve Ferguson, and seconded by Roberta Reynolds, that the Board of Education approve the item as recommended. The motion carried unanimously with the following roll-call vote: AYES – Applebaum, Ferguson, Reynolds, Aghakhanian, and Tabet.

13.f Appointment of One Alternate Member to the School Facilities Oversight Committee (SFOC) and Reappointment of Three Members That the Board of Education appoint Peggy Wurtz to the School Facilities Oversight Committee, effective June 1, 2017, to a term of two years expiring May 31, 2019, and reappoint current SFOC members Elena Hubbell, Michael Moynahan, and Brian Smith to two-year terms effective June 1, 2017 through May 31, 2019, as presented.

SFOC Appointment_Extension of Terms_042017.doc.pdf (O.F. #25,698)

Superintendent Hill said that due to the election of Steve Frintner to the Board of Education had created a vacancy for a voting member. Alternate Member Peggy Wurtz had agreed to assume the role in the parent category with the approval of the Board of Education. Additionally, the terms of Elena Hubbell, Michael Moynahan, and Brian Smith were due to expire on May 31, 2017. All three members have agreed to extend their terms through May 31, 2019 pending Board approval.

All Board members unanimously voted to extend their terms for two-years. President Applebaum invited members of the community to apply to become a member of the alternate pool to be able to serve in the School Facilities Oversight Committee. It was moved by Charlene Tabet, and seconded by Roberta Reynolds, that the Board of Education approve the item as recommended. The motion carried unanimously with the following roll-call vote: AYES – Applebaum, Ferguson, Reynolds, Aghakhanian, and Tabet.

13.g Approval of Agreement for APEX Learning® Digital Curriculum

That the Board of Education approve the Agreement between the Burbank Unified School District and Apex Learning®, an intervention and credit recovery program, effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018, not to exceed $37,585.00 (01.0-01500.0-11100-10000-5840-7420000), and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD—AR 3314, as presented.

Approval Apex Agmt with Agmt.pdf (O.F. #25,699)


It was moved by Steve Ferguson, and seconded by Charlene Tabet, that the Board of Education approve the item as recommended. The motion carried 4-0 with the following roll-call vote: AYES – Applebaum, Ferguson, Reynolds, and Tabet. ABSENT – Aghakhanian.

13.h Approval of Amended School-Connected Organizations That the Board of Education approve the School- Connected Organizations, School Year 2016-2017, pursuant to Administrative Regulation 1230: Community Relations – School-Connected Organizations, effective October 21, 2016 through October 19, 2017, as presented.

School Connected Organizations Amended 4 20 17.pdf (O.F. #25,700)

John Paramo reported that one of the independent groups had not completed the required paperwork. As a result, the JBHS JB Arrowhead Club (Football) were not able to fundraise and/or conduct business as usual until the proper documentation was submitted. He asked that the Board approve the group to allow them to continue to support students. Mr. Ferguson said that Board Policy was currently being reviewed. He asked if it would be possible to connect these organizations for 6 months instead of the whole year. President Applebaum explained that the end date of October 19, 2017 was synonymous with previous approvals. He suggested that the recommendation be presented at the first meeting in October or prior to October 19, 2017.

It was moved by Charlene Tabet, and seconded by Steve Ferguson, that the Board of Education approve the item as recommended. The motion carried 4-0 with the following roll-call vote: AYES – Applebaum, Ferguson, Reynolds, and Tabet. ABSENT – Aghakhanian.

13.i Approval of Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the City of Burbank

That the Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Burbank Unified School District and the City of Burbank, for the new BConnectEd. Library Program, effective April 21, 2017 through June 30, 2018, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented.

Board Report BConnectEd 4.4.17.pdf (O.F. #25,701)

Dr. Kissinger said that the District’s Board adopted Goals for 2016-2017 involved developing a collaborative partnership with the City of Burbank’s Library Services to facilitate greater access to library programs and resources for students. The vehicle for increasing access would be the District issued Student Identification Cards. Staff had worked closely with Library staff to plan and prepare for a pilot program for the 2017-2018 school year. The BConnectEd program will be available to all sixth grade students in 2017-2018 s the pilot year. The following year, the District and the City may choose to expand this agreement to include more grade levels. He also explained that students could chose to opt out if they don’t wish to participate. Students will have borrowing privileges at all three libraries, online resources, and internet access. He then introduced Elizabeth Goldman, Director Library Services. She was excited to see this project become a reality, as the City and District continue to be partners. She thanked the Board, Dr. Kissinger, and staff for making for making this project a reality. Dr. Reynolds thanked Mr. Ferguson for bringing this idea forward. She also thanked the City and District staff for piloting the new library system. President Applebaum challenged the City and District staff to marry the library systems to be able to have dual access to library collections. Mr. Ferguson thanked Ms. Goldman for sharing the future of Library Services and for giving students an opportunity to experience a visit to the Library.



13.j Approval of Agreement for Professional Services with Corwin Press, Inc., a SAGE

Company That the Board of Education approve the agreement for professional services between the Burbank Unified School District and Corwin Press, Inc., a SAGE Company, to provide professional development for staff under Title I Program Improvement, not to exceed $23,635.89 (01.0-31850.0-00000-21000-5810-7429000) Title I funds, effective June 7, 2017 through September 30, 2017, and that authority to sign this agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented.

Hattie Visible Learning Contract 2017-2108.pdf (O.F. #25,702)

Dr. Knapik said that professional development would be provided to all principals, assistant principals, curriculum specialist, and teachers on special assignment, and District staff to examine the Districts student achievement and teacher effectiveness through the John Hattie's framework of Visible Learning. President Applebaum questioned if the dates as listed on the Board Repot, as June 8 and 9 were correct because he noticed that the dates included in the contract were listed as June 7 and June 8. Dr. Knapik agreed that the correct dates were June 8 and 9.

Ms. Tabet amended the motion to include that staff correct the contract dates. Additionally, an amended report had been submitted changing the funding source from Title I Program Improvement to One-time Funds.

It was moved by Charlene Tabet, and seconded by Steve Ferguson, that the Board of Education approve the item as amended. The motion carried 4-0 with the following roll-call vote: AYES – Applebaum, Ferguson, Reynolds, and Tabet. ABSENT – Aghakhanian.

13.k Adoption of the Proposed 2018-2019 Instructional Calendar

That the Board of Education adopt the proposed 2018-2019 Instructional Calendar, as presented.

2018-2019 Instructional Calendar.pdf (O.F. #25,703)

It was moved by Steve Ferguson, and seconded by Roberta Reynolds, that the Board of Education adopt the proposed 2018-2019 Instructional Calendar, as presented. The motion carried 4-0 with the following roll-call vote: AYES – Applebaum, Ferguson, Reynolds, and Tabet. ABSENT – Aghakhanian.

13.l Approval of Job Description for Career Vocational Assistant and Placement on Exhibit B, Schedule of Classified Monthly Salary, Range 40 That the Board of Education approve the job description for Career Vocational Assistant and placement on Exhibit B, Schedule of Classified Monthly Salary, Range 40, as presented.

Career Vocational Assistant.pdf (O.F. #25,704)

President Applebaum suggested that as the Board continued to approve the job descriptions listed on the agenda that staff discuss the funding options as positions begin to be filled.

It was moved by Steve Ferguson, and seconded by Roberta Reynolds, that the Board of Education approve the item as recommended. The motion carried 4-0 with the following roll-call vote: AYES – Applebaum, Ferguson, Reynolds, and Tabet. ABSENT – Aghakhanian.


13.m Approval of Job Description for Lead Information Technology Systems Analyst and Placement on Exhibit B, Schedule of Classified Monthly Salary, Range 72 That the Board of Education approve the job description for Lead Information Technology Systems Analyst and placement on Exhibit B, Schedule of Classified Monthly Salary, Range 72, as presented.

Lead Information Technology.pdf (O.F. #25,705)


13.n Approval of Job Description for Lead Technology Support Specialist and Placement on Exhibit B, Schedule of Classified Monthly Salary, Range 61 That the Board of Education approve the job description for Lead Technology Support Specialist and placement on Exhibit B, Schedule of Classified Monthly Salary, Range 61, as presented.

Lead Technology Support Specialist.pdf (O.F. #25,706)


13.o Approval of Job Description for Information Technology Systems Analyst an Placement on Exhibit B, Schedule of Classified Monthly Salary, Range 63 That the Board of Education approve the job description for Information Technology Systems Analyst and placement on Exhibit B, Schedule of Classified Monthly Salary, Range 63, effective July 1, 2017, as presented.

Information Technology Systems Analyst.pdf (O.F. #25,707)

President Applebaum thanked staff for working with the CSEA leadership to present the job descriptions listed on the agenda.

It was moved by Steve Ferguson, and seconded by Charlene Tabet, that the Board of Education approve the item as recommended. The motion carried 4-0 with the following roll-call vote: AYES – Applebaum, Ferguson, Reynolds, and Tabet. ABSENT – Aghakhanian

13.p Approval of Job Description for User Support Specialist and Placement on Exhibit B, Schedule of Classified Monthly Salary, Range 54 That the Board of Education approve the job description for User Support Specialist and placement on Exhibit B, Schedule of Classified Monthly Salary, Range 54, effective as soon as the positions are posted and filled, as presented.

User Support Specialist.pdf (O.F. #25,708)


13.q Approval of Amended Agreement for Professional Services, Hauffe Company, Inc.

(Building Fund/Deferred Maintenance Fund)


That the Board of Education approve the amended agreement between Burbank Unified School District and Hauffe Company, Inc. for bond program management, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, for an additional $100,000, not to exceed $440,000 95% (21-0-00000-0-00000-85000-6243-7500000) Building Fund, and 5% (14.0-00000.0-00000-85000-6243-7500000) Deferred Maintenance, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD—AR 3314, as presented.

Hauffe Amended Contract.pdf (O.F. #25,709)

President Applebaum reported that this was an amended report now listed as an Additive Change Order. The original not to exceed amount of $340,000 was predicated on Mr. Hauffe's hourly rate of $170. The Contract for Mr. Hauffe allowed for additional support personnel to be provided as needed and charged at an hourly rate specified for each position category. Mt. Hauffe hired a project manager and provided additional staff to assist administratively. In order to reimburse the Hauffe Company for the additional staffing costs, an additional $100,000 must be added to the original amount to cover the remaining billings through June 30, 2017. He thanked Mr. Hauffe for his work and dedication to the District.

It was moved by Steve Ferguson, and seconded by Roberta Reynolds, that the Board of Education approve the item as amended from Approval of Agreement to Approval of Additive change Order. The motion carried 4-0 with the following roll-call vote: AYES – Applebaum, Ferguson, Reynolds, and Tabet. ABSENT – Aghakhanian.

13.r Acceptance of Notice of Completion, Bid 1314-050, 21st Century Project, New Modulars, Quintron Systems, Inc., Emerson Elementary School (Bond Fund) That the Board of Education accept the following project as completed: Bid 1314-050 E-Rate 2014 Technology, Infrastructure, Network, Wireless and Cabling Unit Price Bidding for Public Works for the 21st Century and New Modulars project by Quintron Systems, Inc., at Emerson Elementary School (21.0-93062.0-00000-85000-4450/6249-2030000), PO #17000059, not to exceed $29,636.29 (Bond Fund), as presented.

Approval_NOC_Quintron_New Modulars_Emerson_042017.pdf (O.F. #25,710)


13.s Acceptance of Notice of Completion, Bid 1314-050, 21st Century Project, New

Modulars, Quintron Systems, Inc., Roosevelt Elementary School (Bond Fund) That the Board of Education accept the following project as completed: Bid 1314-050 E-Rate 2014 Technology, Infrastructure, Network, Wireless and Cabling Unit Price Bidding for Public Works for the 21st Century and New Modulars project by Quintron Systems, Inc., at Roosevelt Elementary School (21.0-93068.0-00000-85000-4450/6249-2140000), PO #17000050, not to exceed $44,576.24 (Bond Fund), as presented.

Approval_NOC_Quintron_New Modulars_Roosevelt_042017.pdf (O.F. #25,711)


13.t Acceptance of Notice of Completion, Bid 1314-050, Cabling Project, Quintron Systems Inc., Independent Learning Academy (Growth Fund) That the Board of Education accept the following project as completed: Bid 1314-050 E-Rate 2014 Technology, Infrastructure, Network, Wireless and Cabling Unit Price Bidding for Public Works for the cabling project by Quintron Systems, Inc., at the


Independent Learning Academy (25.0-00000.0-00000-85000-6249-5750000), PO #17002449, not to exceed $4,996.64 (Growth Fund), as presented.

Approval_NOC_Quintron_Cabling_ILA_042017.pdf (O.F. #25,712)


13.u Acceptance of Notice of Completion, Bid 1415-039, E-Rate 2015 Technology Network Electronics, District-Wide, Nexus IS (Dimension Data), Various Sites (Bond Fund) That the Board of Education accept the following projects as completed: Bid 1415-039 E-Rate 2015 Technology Network Electronics, District-Wide, not to exceed total amount of $255,050.73, as presented, as follows: Community Day School, PO 17003763, $25,748.70 (21.0-00000.0-93000-85000-6249/6450-5260000) Edison Elementary School, PO 16002633, $3,278.67 and PO 17003767, $44,428.83 (21.0-93002.0-00000-85000-4450/6249-2020000; 21.0-00000.0-93000-85000-4450/6249-2020000) Emerson Elementary School, PO 17000014, $7,283.66 (21.0-93003.0-00000-85000-4450/6249-2030000) Jefferson Elementary School, PO 16002632, $3,767.36 and PO 17003765, $67,159.69 (21.0-93005.0-00000-85000-4450/6249-2060000; 21.0-00000.0-93000-85000-4450/6249-2060000) McKinley Elementary School, PO 16002635, $2,951.50 (21.0-93006.0-00000-85000-6249-2090000) Roosevelt Elementary School, PO 16002631, $3,278.67, PO 17000015, $11,072.92 and PO 17003764, $54,159.78 (21.0-93009.0-00000-85000-4450/6249-2140000; 21.0-00000.0-93000-85000-4450/6249-2140000) Washington Elementary School, PO 16002634, $2,951.50 and PO 17000012, $13,258.98 (21.0-93011.0-00000-85000-4450/6249-2160000) District Office, PO 16002636, $2,951.50 (21.0-93031.0-00000-85000-6249-7400000) District Service Center, PO 16002630, $12,759.04 (21.0-93030.0-00000-85000-4450/6249-7730000)

Approval_NOC_Nexus_Network Electronics_Various_042017.pdf (O.F. #25,713)


13.v Award of Contract with Raptor Technologies for Visitor Management System That the Board of Education approve the agreement between Burbank Unified School District and Raptor Technologies, LLC, effective April 21, 2017, not to exceed $50,000 in year one and $11,880 per year in years two through five, and that authority to negotiate a final contract with minor changes and sign the agreement be delegated to the Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services to be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented.

Visitor Mgmt System - Raptor Tech.pdf (O.F. #25,714)

Mr. Jaynes used a video to guide his presentation. The District was looking for ways to track visitors, contractors, and volunteers when they entered and exited the campuses. This system was expected to access the national criminal database. Five vendors submitted proposals, two vendors were interviewed and Raptor Technologies was selected for this safety feature throughout the United States. The program will be used at twenty-four sites.

President Applebaum asked about the difference in pricing as listed on the report. Mr. Jaynes explained that in some sites equipment such as laptops may be required to be able to use the program. He had estimated approximately 18,000 towards the equipment.



13.w Approval of Award of Contract, MPI Miller Plumbing, Phase II, Bid 1617-051, 1617-052 and 1617-053, Bid Package #6, Plumbing and Site Utilities, Bret Harte, Thomas Jefferson and Robert Louis Stevenson Elementary Schools Modular Classrooms (Bond Fund) That the Board of Education approve an award of contract between Burbank Unified School District and MPI Miller Plumbing for Phase II, Bid 1617-051, 1617-052 and 1617-053, Bid Package #,6 Plumbing and Site Utilities, for the installation of modular classroom buildings, effective April 21, 2017 through April 21, 2018, not to exceed $1,079,000 (Bond Fund), and that authority to sign the contract be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented, as follows: Bret Harte, $439,000 (21.0-92162-0-00000-85000-6230-203-0000) Bond Fund; Thomas Jefferson, $255,000 (21.0-92167-0-00000-85000-6230-214-0000) Bond Fund; Robert Louis Stevenson, $385,000 (21.0-92169-0-00000-85000-6230-216-0000) Bond Fund

AOC_ Phase II Modulars_MPI Miller Plumbing_ Harte, Jefferson, (O.F. #25,715)


13.x Approval of Award of Contract, Circle City Electric, Phase II, Bid 1617-051, 1617-052 and 1617-053, Bid Package #7, Electrical, Bret Harte, Thomas Jefferson and Robert Louis Stevenson Elementary Schools Modular Classrooms (Bond Fund) That the Board of Education approve an award of contract between Burbank Unified School District and Circle City Electric for Phase II, Bid 1617-051, 1617-052 and 1617-053, Bid Package #7, Electrical, for the installation of modular classroom buildings, effective April 21, 2017 through April 21, 2018, not to exceed $987,002 (Bond Fund), and that authority to sign the contract be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented, as follows: Bret Harte, $323,237 (21.0-92162-0-00000-85000-6230-203-0000) Bond Fund; Thomas Jefferson, $290,400 (21.0-92167-0-00000-85000-6230-214-0000) Bond Fund; Robert Louis Stevenson, $373,365(21.0-92169-0-00000-85000-6230-216-0000) Bond Fund

AOC_ Phase II Modulars_ Circle City Electric, Harte, Jefferson, Stevenson .pdf (O.F. #25,716)


13.y Approval of Award of Contract, M. Wilson, Phase II, Bid 1617-051, 1617-052 and 1617-053, Bid Package #3, Construction, Bret Harte, Thomas Jefferson and Robert Louis Stevenson Elementary Schools Modular Classrooms (Bond Fund) That the Board of Education approve an award of contract between Burbank Unified School District and M. Wilson for Phase II, Bid 1617-051, 1617-052 and 1617-053, Bid Package #3, Construction, for the installation of modular classroom buildings, effective April 21, 2017 through April 21, 2018, not to exceed $1,290,415 (Bond Fund), and that authority to sign the contract be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented, as follows: Bret Harte, $438,500 (21.0-92162-0-00000-85000-6230-203-0000) Bond Fund; Thomas Jefferson, $521,515 (21.0-92167-0-00000-85000-6230-214-0000) Bond Fund; Robert Louis Stevenson, $330,400 (21.0-92169-0-00000-85000-6230-216-0000) Bond Fund


AOC_Phase II Modulars_M. Wilson, Harte, Jefferson Stevenson.pdf (O.F. #25,717) It was moved by Steve Ferguson, and seconded by Roberta Reynolds, that the Board of Education approve the item as recommended. The motion carried 4-0 with the following roll-call vote: AYES – Applebaum, Ferguson, Reynolds, and Tabet. ABSENT – Aghakhanian.

13.z Approval of Award of Contract, PMC Concrete, Phase II, Bid 1617-051, 1617-052 and

1617-053, Bid Package #2, Building and Site Concrete, Bret Harte, Thomas Jefferson and Robert Louis Stevenson Elementary Schools Modular Classrooms (Bond Fund) That the Board of Education approve an award of contract between Burbank Unified School District and PMC Concrete for Phase II, Bid 1617-051, 1617-052 and 1617-053, Bid Package #2, Building and Site Concrete, for the installation of modular classroom buildings, effective April 21, 2017 through April 21, 2018, not to exceed $2,019,720 (Bond Fund), and that authority to sign the contract be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented, as follows: Bret Harte, $796,250 (21.0-92162-0-00000-85000-6230-203-0000) Bond Fund; Thomas Jefferson, $698,800 (21.0-92167-0-00000-85000-6230-214-0000) Bond Fund; Robert Louis Stevenson, $524,670 (21.0-92169-0-00000-85000-6230-216-0000) Bond Fund

AOC_ Phase II Modulars_ PMC Concrete, Harte, Jefferson, Stevenson.pdf (O.F. #25,718) It was moved by Charlene Tabet, and seconded by Roberta Reynolds, that the Board of Education approve the item as recommended. The motion carried 4-0 with the following roll-call vote: AYES – Applebaum, Ferguson, Reynolds, and Tabet. ABSENT – Aghakhanian.

13.aa Approval of Award of Contract, Cali Painting, Phase II, Bid 1617-051, 1617-052 and

1617-053, Bid Package #5, Paint, Bret Harte, Thomas Jefferson and Robert Louis Stevenson Elementary Schools Modular Classrooms (Bond Fund) That the Board of Education approve an award of contract between Burbank Unified School District and Cali Painting for Phase II, Bid 1617-051, 1617-052 and 1617-053, Bid Package #5, Painting, for the installation of modular classroom buildings, effective April 21, 2017 through April 21, 2018, not to exceed $134,500 (Bond Fund), and that authority to sign the contract be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented, as follows: Bret Harte, $62,500 (21.0-92162-0-00000-85000-6230-203-0000) Bond Fund; Thomas Jefferson, $30,000 (21.0-92167-0-00000-85000-6230-214-0000) Bond Fund; Robert Louis Stevenson, $42,000 (21.0-92169-0-00000-85000-6230-216-0000) Bond Fund

AOC_ Phase II Modulars_Cali Painting, Harte, Jefferson, Stevenson.pdf (O.F. #25,719)


13.ab Approval of Award of Contract, Best Contracting, Phase II, Bid 1617-051, 1617-052 and

1617-053, Bid Package #4, Roofing and Sheet Metal, Bret Harte, Thomas Jefferson and Robert Louis Stevenson Elementary Schools Modular Classrooms (Bond Fund) That the Board of Education approve an award of contract between Burbank Unified School District and Best Contracting for Phase II, Bid 1617-051, 1617-052 and 1617-053, Bid Package #4, Roofing and Sheet Metal, for the installation of modular classroom buildings, effective April 21, 2017 through April 21, 2018, not to exceed $885,550 (Bond Fund), and that authority to sign the contract be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented, as follows: Bret Harte, $296,850 (21.0-92162-0-00000-85000-6230-203-0000) Bond Fund; Thomas Jefferson, $267,850 (21.0-92167-0-00000-85000-6230-214-0000) Bond Fund; Robert Louis Stevenson, $320,850 (21.0-92169-0-00000-85000-6230-216-0000) Bond Fund


AOC_Phase II Modulars_ Best Contracting, Harte, Jefferson, Stevenson.pdf (O.F. #25,720) It was moved by Steve Ferguson, and seconded by Charlene Tabet, that the Board of Education approve the item as recommended. The motion carried 4-0 with the following roll-call vote: AYES – Applebaum, Ferguson, Reynolds, and Tabet. ABSENT – Aghakhanian.

13.ac Approval of Award of Contract, GGG Demolition, Phase II, Bid 1617-051, 1617-052

and 1617-053, Bid Package #1, Demolition and Abatement, Bret Harte, Thomas Jefferson and Robert Louis Stevenson Elementary Schools Modular Classrooms (Bond Fund) That the Board of Education approve an award of contract between Burbank Unified School District and GGG Demolition for Phase II, Bid 1617-051, 1617-052 and 1617-053, Bid Package #1, Demolition and Abatement, for the installation of modular classroom buildings, effective April 21, 2017 through April 21, 2018, not to exceed $534,000 (Bond Fund), and that authority to sign the contract be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented, as follows: Bret Harte, $395,000 (21.0-92162-0-00000-85000-6230-203-0000) Bond Fund; Thomas Jefferson, $58,000 (21.0-92167-0-00000-85000-6230-214-0000) Bond Fund; Robert Louis Stevenson, $81,000 (21.0-92169-0-00000-85000-6230-216-0000) Bond Fund

Phase II Modulars_GGG Demo, Harte, Jefferson, Stevenson .pdf (O.F. #25,721)


13.ad Approval of Amended Agreement for Professional Services, Massadi Enterprises, Division of State Architect (DSA) Inspection Services, Bret Harte, Thomas Jefferson, Robert Louis Stevenson Elementary Schools, On-site Modular Buildings (Bond Fund) That the Board of Education approve an amended agreement for professional services between Burbank Unified School District and Massadi Enterprises, to perform DSA Inspection services for the on- site installation of Phase II modular classroom buildings, effective April 21, 2017 through April 21, 2018, not to exceed $251,175, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented below: Bret Harte, $102,000 (21.0-00000-0-91008--85000-6281-2205-0000) Bond Fund; Thomas Jefferson, $74,375 (21.0-00000-0-91008-85000-6281-206-0000) Bond Fund, and Robert Louis Stevenson, $40,375 (21.0-00000-0-91008-85000-6281-215-0000) Bond Fund

Amended Agreement_ Massadi_ Harte, Jefferson, Stevenson _ Modulars (O.F. #25,722)


13.ae Approval of Award of Contract, California Multiple Award Schedule (CMAS) Contract,4-13-78-0068A, Easy Turf, Synthetic Turf, Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School (Bond Fund) That the Board of Education approve an award of contract, California Multiple Award Schedule (CMAS) Contracts #4-13-78-0068A between Burbank Unified School District and Easy Turf, to install synthetic turf at Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School, not to exceed $47,474.71, effective April 21, 2017 through April 21, 2018, (21.0-xxxxxx-x-xxxxx-85000-6410-214-0000) Bond Fund, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented, as follows:

AOC_ Easy Turf, Synthetic Turf Installation, Roosevelt ES.pdf (O.F. #25,723)



13.af Approval of Award of Contract with Quintron Systems, Inc., for the 21st Century Classroom Equipment Project at Stevenson Elementary School (Bond Fund) That the Board of Education award a construction contract to Quintron Systems, Inc. for Bid 1314-050, E-Rate Technology Infrastructure, Network, Wireless and Cabling Unit Price Bid for the 21st Century Classroom project at Stevenson Elementary School, not to exceed $235,133.14, including a 5% contingency amount (21.0-93069.0-00000-85000-4450/6249-2150000) (Bond Fund), effective April 21, 2017, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented.

Approval_AOC_Quintron_21st Century_Stevenson_042017.pdf (O.F. #25,724)


13.ag Acceptance of Notice of Completion, Universal Asphalt, Bid 1314-032, 2013 Asphalt

Unit Price Bidding for Public Works Contracts, Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School, Modular Classroom Buildings (Bond Fund) That the Board of Education accept the following project as completed, Universal Asphalt, Bid 1314-032, 2013 Asphalt Unit Price Bidding for Public Works Contracts, Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School, PO 17000850, not to exceed $216,447 (21.0-92062-0-00000-85000-6230-203-0000) Bond Fund, as presented. Note: There were no change orders to this contract.

NOC_Universal Asphalt_ Emerson Non_Pinner .pdf (O.F. #25,725)


13.ah Acceptance of Notice of Completion, Universal Asphalt, Bid 1314-032, 2013 Asphalt Unit Price Bidding for Public Works Contracts, John Muir Middle School (Bond Fund) That the Board of Education accept the following project as completed, Universal Asphalt, Bid 1314-032, 2013 Asphalt Unit Price Bidding for Public Works Contracts, John Muir Middle School, PO 17000843, not to exceed $407,076.50 (21.0-92124-0-00000-85000-6230-206-0000) Bond Fund, as presented. Note: There was one change order to this contract for $24,244.

NOC_Universal Asphalt_ Muir .pdf (O.F. #25,726)


13.ai Approval of Amended Agreement for Professional Services, Ziemba + Prieto Architects Inc., One 24’ X 40’ Relocatable Classroom Buildings, Providencia Elementary School (Bond Fund) That the Board of Education approve an amended agreement between Burbank Unified School District and Ziemba + Prieto Architects Inc., to provide architectural and engineering services for development of Architectural and Engineering documents and specifications pursuant to the November 3, 2013 Horace Mann Master Agreement for


Architectural Services, for one 24’ X 40’ relocatable classroom building pursuant to proposal # 170301, at Providencia Elementary School, effective April 21, 2017 through April 21, 2018, not to exceed $19,046.50, which includes 10% for reimbursables (21.0-00000-0-91005-85000-6205-213-0000) Bond Fund, and the authority to sign the amended agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented.

Amended Agreement_ Ziemba+Prieto170301_ One Relo CR_ Providencia .pdf (O.F. #25,727)

President Applebaum asked if the 10% reimbursable amounts listed in the architectural contracts were being tracked. Mr. Jaynes would research and report to the Board at a later time. Ms. Tabet voted no because this action would add a new portable to the Transitional Kindergarten (TK) program at Providencia. Superintendent Hill explained that a new portable would be added to accommodate the increase in enrollment for the Transitional Kindergarten program.

It was moved by Steve Ferguson, and seconded by Roberta Reynolds, that the Board of Education approve the item as recommended. The motion carried with 3-1 votes with the following roll-call vote: AYES – Applebaum, Ferguson, and Reynolds. NAYS – Tabet. ABSENT – Aghakhanian.

13.aj Approval of Award of Contract for Professional Services, Ziemba + Prieto Architects Inc., Architect and Electrical Engineering Services for Four Relocatable Classrooms, R.L. Stevenson Elementary School (Growth Fund) That the Board of Education approve an award of contract between Burbank Unified School District and Ziemba + Prieto Architects Inc., to provide architectural and engineering services for development of Architectural and Engineering documents and specifications pursuant to the Horace Mann Master Agreement for Architectural Services for the relocatable classrooms at R.L. Stevenson Elementary school, effective April 21, 2017 through April 20, 2018, not to exceed $31,860 (25.0-00000.0-00000-85000-6205-2150000), which includes 10% for reimbursables, Growth Fund, and that the authority to sign the amended agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented.

AOC, Ziemba + Prieto, Stevenson, Growth.pdf (O.F. #25,728)


13.ak Approval of Award of Contract, CUPCCAA Bid 1617-049, Cali Painting, for Exterior Painting, John Muir and Luther Burbank Middle School (Deferred Maintenance) That the Board of Education approve a construction contract between Burbank Unified School District and Cali Painting using CUPCCAA Bid 1617-049 for Exterior Painting at John Muir and Luther Burbank Middle Schools, effective April 21, 2017 through April 20, 2018, not to exceed ($169,100) (14.0-00000-0-00000-85000-6250-322-0000) Growth Fund, and ($174,300) (14.0-00000-0-00000-85000-6250-320-0000) Growth Fund Deferred Maintenance, as presented.

AOC, Cali Painting, Muir + Jordan, Def. Maintenance.pdf (O.F. #25,729)

President Applebaum asked that the walls on the back side of Muir also be painted. He said that if these walls were not part of the scope of work, then a change order needed to be done to make sure that those wall get painted.

It was moved by Steve Ferguson, and seconded by Roberta Reynolds, that the Board of Education approve the item as amended from Growth Fund to Deferred Maintenance. The motion carried 4-0 with the following roll-call vote: AYES – Applebaum, Ferguson, Reynolds, and Tabet. ABSENT – Aghakhanian.


13.al Ratification of Amended Agreement for Professional Services, Massadi Enterprises, Division of State Architect (DSA) Inspections, Fencing, Various Sites (Bond Fund) That the Board of Education ratify an amended agreement for professional services between Burbank Unified School District and Massadi Enterprises to perform DSA Inspection services, effective September 1, 2016, through September 1, 2017, not to exceed, $38,250, PO 17003419, Bond Fund, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented as follows: Adult School, $17,000 (21.0-00000-0-91001-85000-6281-533-0000) Bond Fund; Providencia, $7,650 (21.0-00000-0-91001-85000-6281-213-0000) Bond Fund; Thomas Jefferson, $11,475 (21.0-00000-0-91001-85000-6281-206-0000) Bond Fund, and Luther Burbank, $2,215 (21.0-00000-0-91001-85000-6281-320-0000) Bond Fund

Ratification_ Amended Agreement_ Massadi_ Various Fencing (2).pdf (O.F. #25,730)


13.am Ratification of Fourth Amended Agreement for Professional Services, Massadi Enterprises, Division of State Architect (DSA) Inspections, Horace Mann Children’s Center, (Bond Fund) That the Board of Education ratify a fourth amended agreement for professional services between Burbank Unified School District and Massadi Enterprises, to perform DSA Inspection services, Horace Mann Children’s Center, effective January 30, 2017 through January 30, 2018, (21.0-94001-0-00000-85000-6281-508-0000) not to exceed $94,350, PO 17000818, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented.

Ratification_Amended Agreement_ Massadi_ Mann.pdf (O.F. #25,731)

It was moved by Steve Ferguson, and seconded by Roberta Reynolds, that the Board of Education approve the item as recommended. The motion carried 4-0 with the following roll-call vote: AYES – Applebaum, Ferguson, Reynolds, and Tabet. ABSENT – Aghakhanian. .

13.an Award of Future Contracts, Bid # 1617-048 2017 Energy Management System (EMS)

Unit Price Bid for Public Works Contracts, Sunbelt Controls, Various Sites, (Various Funds) That the Board of Education award future public works contracts for Energy Management (EMS) services, to Sunbelt Controls, based on the results of Bid 1617-048 2017 EMS Unit Price Bidding for Public Works Contracts, as presented.

AOC_EMS Unit Price Bid 1617-048_ Various Sites.pdf (O.F. #25,732)


13.ao Approval of Deductive Change Order, Best Contracting Services, Phase I, Bid Package 1617-06, Roofing and Sheet Metal, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Theodore Roosevelt, and George Washington Elementary Schools Modular Classrooms (Bond Fund) That the Board of Education approve a deductive change order between Burbank Unified School District and Best Contracting Services for Phase I, Bid Package 1617-06, Roofing & Sheet Metal, for the installation of modular classroom buildings effective May 20, 2016, through May 20, 2018, not to exceed a net deductive of ($60,550) (Bond Fund), and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as


presented, as follows: Ralph Waldo Emerson, ($18,550) (21.0-92162-0-00000-85000-6230-203-0000) PO 17000978, Bond Fund; Theodore Roosevelt, ($20,750) (21.0-92167-0-00000-85000-6230-214-0000) PO17000986 Bond Fund; George Washington, ($21,250) (21.0-92169-0-00000-85000-6230-216-0000) PO17000985 Bond Fund

Approval_Deductive CO_Phase I Modulars_ Best (O.F. #25,733)


13.ap Approval of Deductive Change Order, Pilgrim Fence, Phase I, Bid Package 1617-03, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Theodore Roosevelt, and George Washington Elementary Schools Modular Classrooms (Bond Fund) That the Board of Education approve a deductive change order between Burbank Unified School District and Pilgrim Fence for Phase I, Bid Package 1617-03, Fencing, for the installation of modular classroom buildings effective May 20, 2016, through May 20, 2018, not to exceed a net deductive of ($16,923.10) (Bond Fund), and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented, as follows: Ralph Waldo Emerson, ($6,668.91) (21.0-92162-0-00000-85000-6230-203-0000) PO 17001709 Bond Fund; Theodore Roosevelt, ($4,866.92) (21.0-92167-0-00000-85000-6230-214-0000) PO17001710 Bond Fund, and George Washington, ($5,387.27) (21.0-92169-0-00000-85000-6230-216-0000) PO17001711 Bond Fund

Deductive CO_Phase I Modulars_ Pilgrim Fence.pdf (O.F. #25,734)

It was moved by Charlene Tabet, and seconded by Roberta Reynolds, that the Board of Education approve the item as recommended. The motion carried 4-0 with the following roll-call vote: AYES – Applebaum, Ferguson, Reynolds, and Tabet. ABSENT – Aghakhanian.

13.aq Approval of Deductive Change Order, PMC Concrete, Phase I, Bid Package 1617-04, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Theodore Roosevelt, and George Washington Elementary Schools Modular Classrooms (Bond Fund) That the Board of Education approve a deductive change order between Burbank Unified School District and PMC Concrete for Phase I, Bid Package 1617-04, Concrete, for the installation of modular classroom buildings effective May 20, 2016, through May 20, 2018, not to exceed a net deductive of ($39,949.63) (Bond Fund), and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented, as follows: Ralph Waldo Emerson, ($12,040.00) (21.0-92162-0-00000-85000-6230-203-0000) PO 17001476 Bond Fund; Theodore Roosevelt, ($9,439.63) (21.0-92167-0-00000-85000-6230-214-0000) PO17001475 Bond Fund, and George Washington, ($18,470.00) (21.0-92169-0-00000-85000-6230-216-0000) PO17001209 Bond Fund

Deductive CO_Phase I Modulars, PMC Concrete.pdf (O.F. #25,735)


13.ar Ratification of Additive Change Order, Suttles Plumbing, Phase I, Bid Package 1617-07, Plumbing and Site Utilities, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and George Washington Elementary Schools Modular Classrooms (Bond Fund) That the Board of Education ratify an award of contract between Burbank Unified School District and Suttles Plumbing for Phase I, Bid Package 1617-07, Plumbing and Site Utilities, for the installation of additional gas line and plumbing fixtures, modular classroom buildings effective May 20, 2016, through May 20, 2018, not to exceed


$29,414.34 (Bond Fund), and that authority to sign the contract be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented, as follows: Ralph Waldo Emerson, $21,600.00 (21.0-92162-0-00000-85000-6230-203-0000) PO 17001469, Bond Fund and George Washington, $7,814.34 (21.0-92169-0-00000-85000-6230-216-0000) PO 17001470, Bond Fund.

Ratification _Additive CO_ Phase I Modulars, Plumbing_ Emerson, Roosevelt (O.F. #25,736)


13.as Ratification of Change Order #2, Silver Creek Industries, Inc., Chula Vista Unified

School District Piggy-Back Bid#14/15-3, Construction of Modular Buildings, Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School (Bond Fund) That the Board of Education ratify additive change order #2 between Burbank Unified School District and Silver Creek Industries Inc., Chula Vista Unified School District Piggy-Back Bid#14/15-3, Construction of Modular Buildings, Theodore Elementary School, effective July 30, 2016 through July 30, 2017, (21.0-92167-0-00000-85000-6230-214-0000) not to exceed $16,222 (Bond Fund), and that authority to sign the contract be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented below:

Ratification_ CO # 2_ Silver Creek, Phase I Modulars_ Roosevelt.pdf (O.F. #25,737)


13.at Ratification of Deductive Change Order #1, Opterra Energy Services, Lease-Leaseback

Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), Construction of Non-Energy Related Projects, David Starr Jordan Middle School, (Bond and Deferred Maintenance Funds) PULLED David Jaynes, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, recommends that the Board of Education ratify Change Order #1, Opterra Energy Service, Lease-Leaseback Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), Construction of Non-Energy Related Projects, Opterra Energy Services, David Starr Jordan Middle School, effective June 26, 2015 through July 31, 2018, not to exceed a net deductive of ($74,226.14) (Bond and Deferred Maintenance Funds) and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR3314, as presented.

Ratification_ Deductive CO # 1_ Opterra_ Jordan LLB_ Non-Energy PULLED

13.au Ratification of Additive Change Order #2, Opterra Energy Services, Various Sites,

(Bond Fund) That the Board of Education ratify Change Order #2, Opterra Energy Services, various multiple sites, effective March 6, 2015 through March 6, 2018, not to exceed $782,637, PO 17002984 (Various Bond Accounts) Bond Fund, as presented.

Ratification_ Additive CO# 2_ Opterra Energy Services_ Various .pdf (O.F. #25,738)


13.av Acceptance of Gifts


That the Board of Education take formal action accepting the following gifts to the District, and that the Board President convey appreciation to the donors, as presented.

Gift Report_042017.pdf (O.F. #25,739)


14. CONSENT AGENDA It was moved by Steve Ferguson, and seconded by Charlene Tabet, that the Board of Education approve items 14b through 14ab, except for item 14a which was pulled for separate consideration. The motion carried 4-0 with the following roll-call vote: AYES – Applebaum, Ferguson, Reynolds, and Tabet. ABSENT – Aghakhanian.

14.a Approval of Minutes That the Board of Education approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 2, 2017, as presented.

Minutes.03.02.17.pdf (O.F. #25,740)

It was moved by Steve Ferguson, and seconded by Roberta Reynolds, that the Board of Education approve the item as amended referencing the CSBA’s Masters in Governance Program. The motion carried 4-0 with the following roll-call vote: AYES – Applebaum, Ferguson, Reynolds, and Tabet. ABSENT – Aghakhanian.

14.b Approval of Minutes

That the Board of Education approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of March 9, 2017, as presented.

Minutes.03.09.17.SP2.pdf (O.F. #25,741)

14.c Approval of Minutes

That the Board of Education approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 16, 2017, as presented.

Minutes.03.16.17.pdf (O.F. #25,742)

14.d Approval of Personnel Report Number 16-17-16

That the Board of Education approve Personnel Report number 16-17-16, covering Certificated and Classified personnel, and consisting of Pages 1 to 25 inclusive, as presented.

Personnel Report.pdf (O.F. #25,743)

14.e 2016-2017 Purchase Order Report

That the Board of Education approve Purchase Orders for 2016-2017 as listed through March 6, 2017, as presented.

2016-2017 Purchase Order Report.pdf (O.F. #25,744)

14.f Approval of Warrants


That the Board of Education approve payroll warrants in the total amount of $6,687,695.19 and commercial warrants in the total amount of $7,979,590.29 as presented.

Warrants.pdf (O.F. #25,745)

14.g Ratification of Master Contract for Nonpublic, Nonsectarian School

That the Board of Education ratify the Master Contract for special education students, to be provided by Heartspring School, Nonpublic, Nonsectarian School, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 (01.0-65000.0-57500-11800-5810-7440000, 01.0-65000.0-57500-11804-5810-7440000, 01.0-65120.0-57500-11800-5110-7440000, 01.0-65120.0-57500-11800-5810-7440000, 01.0-33270.0-57500-11800-5810-7440000, 01.0-33270.0-57500-11800-5110-7440000, 01.0-65000.0-57500-11801-5810-7440000), and that authority to sign the contract be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented.

Master Contract Ratification.doc (O.F. #25,746)

14.h Ratification of Amended Consultant Agreements (Special Education)

That the Board of Education, ratify the Consultant agreements as listed, to provide Special Education services in translators/interpreters and transportation services, not to exceed $903,500 (01.0-65000.57500-31401-5850-7440000), and (01.0-65000.0-57700-11900-5850-7440000, effective January 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017, and that authority to sign the service agreements be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. NOTE: This amendment adds $350,000 to the original agreement with Purple Language Services to provide translation services for our DHH students. The new amended contract amount is $660,000. Also, this amendment adds $12,000 to the original agreement with Westshield to provide student transportation services. The new amended contract amount is $17,000.

Amended Board Report _Spring Consultant Agreement1.pdf (O.F. #25,747)

14.i Approval of Reimbursement for Parent Transportation (Special Education) That the Board of Education, approve the travel reimbursement to the parents of special education student #960021825, to cover two parent visit/trip per calendar year, not to exceed $2,400 (01.0-65000.0-50010-36000-5813-7440000), and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented.

SPED Parent Transportation - 9600021825.pdf (O.F. #25,748)

14.j Approval of Agreement for Professional Services (Special Education)

That the Board of Education approve an agreement between the Burbank Unified School District and Karen Schnee, Psychologist, to provide an Independent Educational Evaluation for a Psychological Education Evaluation and attend IEP meeting for special education student #960001099, not to exceed $2,500 (01.0-65000.0-57700-11900-5850-7440000), effective April 21, 2017 through June 30, 2017, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented.

IEES960001099 .pdf (O.F. #25,749)

14.k Approval of Agreement for Professional Services (Special Education)

That the Board of Education approve an agreement between the Burbank Unified School District and Dr. Sandra Kaler, RN, PhD, to provide an Independent Educational Evaluation for a Psychological Education Evaluation and attend IEP meeting for special


education student #960022506, not to exceed $5,000 (01.0-65000.0-57700-11900-5850-7440000), effective April 21, 2017 through June 30, 2017, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented.

IEE960025506kal .pdf (O.F. #25,750)

14.l Approval of Agreement for Professional Services (Special Education)

That the Board of Education approve an agreement between the Burbank Unified School District and Dr. Sandra Kaler, RN, PhD, to provide an Independent Educational Evaluation for a Psychological Education Evaluation and attend IEP meeting for special education student #960001099, not to exceed $5,000 (01.0-65000.0-57700-11900-5850-7440000), effective April 21, 2017 through June 30, 2017, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented.

IEEKALER960001099 .pdf (O.F. #25,751)

14.m Approval of Agreement for Professional Services (Special Education)

That the Board of Education approve an agreement between the Burbank Unified School District and Dr. Robert Kretz, Psy.D., to provide an Independent Educational Evaluation for a Neuropsychological Education Evaluation and attend IEP meeting for special education student #960013881, not to exceed $5,000 (01.0-65000.0-57700-11900-5850-7440000), effective April 21, 2017 through December 31, 2017, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented.

IEEK960013881 .pdf (O.F. #25,752)

14.n Approval of Agreement for Professional Services (Special Education)

That the Board of Education approve an agreement between the Burbank Unified School District and Cindy Cottier, M.A, to provide an Independent Educational Evaluation for a Augmentative Assistive Communication and attend IEP meeting for special education student #960013881, not to exceed $950 (01.0-65000.0-57700-11900-5850-7440000), effective April 21, 2017 through June 30, 2017, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented.

IEE960013881.pdf (O.F. #25,753)

14.o Ratification of Agreement for Professional Services

That the Board of Education ratify the agreement between the Burbank Unified School District and G & S Transit Management, Inc. (dba: City Cab) for transportation services for Special Education Students on an as needed basis, effective July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2017, not to exceed $87,000 (01.0-07240.0-50010-36000-5812-7440000), and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented. Note: This is an increase from $75,000 to $87,000

Ratification of Agreement for Professional Services 4-20-17.pdf (O.F. #25,754)

14.p Ratification of Agreement for Professional Services (Special Education)

That the Board of Education ratify an agreement between the Burbank Unified School District and Dr. Carlos Flores, to provide an Independent Educational Evaluation for a Neuropsychological Education Evaluation and attend IEP meeting for special education student #960001537, not to exceed $5,000 (01.0-65000.0-57700-11900-5850-7440000), effective March 13, 2017 through June 30, 2017, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented.


IEE960001537.pdf (O.F. #25,755)

14.q Ratification of Reimbursement for Parent Transportation (Special Education) That the Board of Education, ratify the travel reimbursement to the parents of special education student #960015674 to cover two parent visit/trip per calendar year, not to exceed $1,500 (01.0-65000.0-50010-36000-5813-7440000), effective March 18, 2017 through May 25, 2017, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented.

SPED Parent Transportation .pdf (O.F. #25,756)

14.r Ratification of Reimbursement for Parent Transportation (Special Education)

That the Board of Education, ratify the travel reimbursement to the parents of special education student #160003674 to cover two parent visit/trip per calendar year, not to exceed $3,000 (01.0-65000.0-50010-36000-5813-7440000), effective March 31, 2017 through December 31, 2017, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented.

SPED Parent Transportation160003674.pdf (O.F. #25,757)

14.s Ratification of Reimbursement of Parent for Student Tuition ( Special Education )

That the Board of Education, ratify tuition reimbursement to the parents of special education student # 960015674, per IEP, not to exceed $30,177.50 (01.0-65000.0-50010-36000-5813-7440000),effective March 18, 2017 through May 25, 2017, and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented.

SPED Tuition .pdf (O.F. #25,758)

14.t Approval of Williams Lawsuit Settlement Quarterly Report on Uniform Complaints

2016-2017 That the Board of Education approve the Williams Lawsuit Settlement Quarterly Report on Uniform Complaints 2016-2017, Report Summary No. 3, January 1, 2017 through March 31, 2017, as presented.

Quarterly UCP Report Summary No 3 January 1 to March 31 2017.pdf (O.F. #25,759)

14.u Rejection of Claim for Damages

That the Board of Education reject the claim submitted by Duchrow & Piano, LLP, for damages alleged to have occurred on September 24, 2016, in accordance with Government Code 913, and refer it to the District claims administrator for processing in accordance with applicable laws.

14.v Approval of Psychology Clinical Training Agreement with California State University

Northridge That the Board of Education approve the Clinical Training Agreement, between the Burbank Unified School District and California State University Northridge (CSUN), effective April 21, 2017 through April 20, 2024, and that authority to sign the agreements be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented.

CSUN Psych Agreement .pdf (O.F. #25,760)

14.w Approval of Agreement for Professional Services


That the Board of Education approve the Agreement between the Burbank Unified School District and Shaw HR Consulting, Inc., to perform services related to the District's disability management program, not to exceed $25,000 (01.0-90335.0-00000-27000-5880-7558000) effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD - AR 3314, as presented.

Shaw Agreement.pdf (O.F. #25,761)

14.x Approval of Agreement for Professional Services

That the Board of Education approve the Agreement for Professional Services of Independent Contractor between the Burbank Unified School District and Providence Health System - Southern California (DBA Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center) effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018, and that authority to sign the Agreement for Professional Services be exercised pursuant to BUSD - AR 3314, as presented.

SJOHC Agreement 17-18.pdf (O.F. #25,762)

14.y Ratification of Burbank High School Choir Extended (Overnight) Field Trip

That the Board of Education ratify the Burbank High School Choir (Overnight) Field Trip request to participate in Show Choir Nationals, a show choir competition in Nashville, Tennessee, Wednesday, March 22, 2017 through Sunday, March 26, 2017, as presented.

BHS Choir Extended Overnight Field Trip Nashville, TN.pdf (O.F. #25,763)

14.z Ratification of Agreement for Professional Services

That the Board of Education ratify the Consultant Agreement between the Burbank Unified School District and Accommodating Ideas, Inc., to provide American Sign Language interpreting to employees, not to exceed $25,000 (01.0-00000.0-72000-5810-7552000), effective January 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017 and that authority to sign the agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD - AR 3314, as presented.

Agreement Accommodating Ideas.pdf (O.F. #25,764)

14.aa Ratification of Instructional Consultant Services

That the Board of Education ratify the instructional consultant services for the purpose of on-site student learning support and staff development, and that authority to sign the agreements be exercised pursuant to BUSD-AR 3314, as presented.

Consultant Agreements 4.20.17.pdf (O.F. #25,765)

14.ab Approval of Counseling Fieldwork Agreement - Loyola Marymount University

That the Board of Education approve the Counseling Fieldwork Agreement with Loyola Marymount University, effective April 21, 2017 and shall remain in effect until terminated by either party, and that authority to sign the Agreement be exercised pursuant to BUSD - AR 3314, as presented.

Loyola Marymount.pdf (O.F. #25,766)



15.a Public Communications There was no one present who wish to address the Board.

15.b Staff Responses

15.c Board Members' Comments and Responses

16. RECONVENE IN PUBLIC SESSION AND ADJOURNMENT President Applebaum thanked senior staff for being present at such late hour. He then announced the upcoming Special Meeting on April 27, 2017 to discuss the District’s Goals and Core Values for 2017-2018.

President Applebaum acknowledged the retirements of Elementary Teacher Susan Casella, Emerson Elementary School; School Nurse Christine Harkins, Health Services; and Speech Therapist Patricia Registrar, Special Education. He then thanked them for their many years of service to the District.

The meeting adjourned at 12:10 a.m.

MINUTES APPROVED:

______________________________________ MATTHEW HILL, SUPERINTENDENT SECRETARY OF THE BOARD

5/18/2017 ________________ DATE

_____________________________________ ROBERTA REYNOLDS, CLERK

Documents

UNADOPTED MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION … · Dr. Aghakhanian asked Daniel if he would be willing to sign a copy of the essay for him to share with other students. President