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\"We were telling them everything will be okay that night even if we weren't sure it would be,\" said Ivana Lazarevic, who identified herself as a mother of three with two children now at Valentine. She described living for two months in hotels and Airbnbs after the fire and said the family was grateful for how Valentine welcomed displaced students. \"But that transition was really not easy for us,\" she said.

Lazarevic told the board the children are starting to settle in at Valentine and pleaded with board members to avoid another disruption. \"So I just want to say we didn't choose this situation, but we're asking you to choose what's the best for our children who are living it,\" she said, noting that an executive order related to the post‑fire arrangements was about to expire.

Her remarks were part of the public comment period; board members did not announce immediate action during the meeting. The district's public comment policy was read before speakers addressed the board; staff said three speakers had submitted public comment cards and two other community representatives (a senator's district representative and a Rotary Club member) also spoke earlier in the meeting to introduce resources and community supports.

Lazarevic's request highlights an outstanding operational decision for the district about temporary placements for students following the Eaton fire; district staff did not provide a timeline in the meeting for any follow‑up to her specific request.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","4-22-25 - SMUSD BOE Open Session","oneSentenceSummary","A parent who lost her home in the Eaton fire urged the San Marino Unified board on April 22 to allow her children to stay at Valentine Elementary, saying another move would set them back after months of displacement.","taxTitle","San Marino Unified, School Districts, California","taxId",48047,"location","California","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6261585,"Board approves 2024–25 Prop 28 school site plans, directs use toward arts instruction",109,6089000,6198000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3121730-b7f4f1965029af1ecc4f555ee40fcaf9&start=6089&end=6198","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3121730-b7f4f1965029af1ecc4f555ee40fcaf9/thumbnail_6089000.jpg","/articles/6261585/California/Board-approves-202425-Prop-28-school-site-plans-directs-use-toward-arts-instruction","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6261585-ad19097ebe05a15030e16745de5da274/orig.mp4?Expires=1771016644&Signature=HnM-tuXfiemCLTCuZ-Kt4BU3ie90WsvBBL0eE1hEGUjjtZuSmWkMTGpTrROn6DFrYzaQsmU8rRtmcEMenAeK3ka4lHS1NnTzxxokq59AtGRguA81IAtYpnMlImpyPuCl6YrU0YcXm93eR08TMIKo4lR6omIDrs73sqyiXJ7bioQBjZnui8edCH7fQ0MqBfmasyHb5kYj1YYsFh6GUTaLk0oA9p2EN9hgqet00Bpd80BIrvmiubw0A7KIZdwBaHHudMeHRI268hlE3LDCCEVlBlK85lmIBQiuM1AdBedEw~UFp8cczSbmPsRRiXt2tvW-didQYpEkosTn8JesHUlv7w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The San Marino Unified School District board on April 22 approved the 2024–25 school site plans for Proposition 28, the statewide arts and music funding measure voters approved in 2022.

Assistant Superintendent Dr. Linda Ritter told the board that Proposition 28 requires districts with more than 500 pupils to spend at least 80% of funds on certificated and classified employees who provide arts instruction; the remaining 20% may be used for materials, training, supplies, curriculum and professional development.

\"Prop 28 is intended to supplement, not supplant existing arts and music education programs,\" Dr. Ritter said as she presented the site plans that had been included in the board packet for review. Staff recommended board approval of each school's plan for the 2024–25 school year.

The board approved the plans by roll call: Mr. Song, Mrs. Lam, Mrs. Ryan, Mrs. Gia and Mr. Chen voted aye. With approval, the district will implement site plans that allocate Prop 28 funding according to state rules and the district’s proposals included in the packet.

Dr. Ritter noted that annual board‑approved plans are required for each school to document how Prop 28 funds will be spent; staff included each school's drafted plan in the board materials for review prior to the vote.","San Marino Unified approved school‑level plans for Proposition 28 funds for 2024–25, which require districts with more than 500 pupils to spend at least 80% of the funds on certificated and classified employees to provide arts instruction.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6261590,"San Marino Unified authorizes legal services to join PowerSchool data‑breach litigation",83,5984000,6067000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3121730-b7f4f1965029af1ecc4f555ee40fcaf9&start=5984&end=6067","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3121730-b7f4f1965029af1ecc4f555ee40fcaf9/thumbnail_5984000.jpg","/articles/6261590/California/San-Marino-Unified-authorizes-legal-services-to-join-PowerSchool-databreach-litigation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6261590-9ff44a02ffbe9e6c41530a6c1d0e2231/orig.mp4?Expires=1771016644&Signature=PDBNfkGCHjH5y6lxWyGG-y0W1GCCStSEi2Z5GSYfs9-GrHGDuFsibj2JZlzAMlKrr4Y0Hc0E0cQCncRRMhiKkHjrqKvAwz0C2LEjIT5veRdozBy6a89dbQcUMTQ7RoBiK8om9a9L2vJDZ4axCP1t8Ay~u1yu-RprLFFUpwdS2Y6XbrdmHv~6inGgt-FyYv9gTWHOMTZeBJQ-xdYDz3jJq7RT41~tVsyPoi0bO592npF01JQPLyCkqT4L~pSFoL1JPG9XrKzQxV7E0y~zZcDFcH~kzPefmQxwVrxAnNKLVbLC1q862UZ1~VX95v1Mp8PNbtY-w41mPBhBZNUp9StseQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","San Marino Unified School District on April 22 authorized a legal services agreement with France Law Group to enable the district to join a mass action lawsuit concerning an alleged PowerSchool data breach of personally identifiable information (PII).

Assistant superintendent or legal presenter Dr. Jason Ross (presented as \"France Law group item\") explained that France Law Group, together with F3 Law Group, is commencing litigation on behalf of school districts alleging defendants failed to protect PII by implementing sufficient security measures and credential protections.

\"It is important to note that the France Law Group, and f 3 have agreed to represent all school districts who elect to join the PII mass action lawsuit on a contingent fee basis, which means that there is no cost to the school district unless there is a monetary recovery,\" Ross told the board.

The board voted by roll call to approve the legal services agreement; Mr. Song, Mrs. Lam, Mrs. Ryan, Mrs. Gia and Mr. Chen voted aye. District counsel and staff said the agreement permits the district to participate in the litigation without up‑front cost, subject to contingent‑fee terms and any final litigation decisions.

The action authorizes district staff to execute the agreement and proceed with enrollment in the consolidated litigation if it chooses to participate, and places no immediate fiscal obligation on the district unless and until there is a recovery.","The board authorized a contingent‑fee legal services agreement with France Law Group (and F3) to participate in PII mass‑action litigation related to the PowerSchool data breach. District staff said there is no cost to the district unless there is a monetary recovery.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6261595,"San Marino Unified presents proposed World Literature ethnic studies course; board will consider adoption May 13",1147,3567000,4714000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3121730-b7f4f1965029af1ecc4f555ee40fcaf9&start=3567&end=4714","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3121730-b7f4f1965029af1ecc4f555ee40fcaf9/thumbnail_3567000.jpg","/articles/6261595/California/San-Marino-Unified-presents-proposed-World-Literature-ethnic-studies-course-board-will-consider-adoption-May-13","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6261595-fbd73ae6cfac822f82a23e6121af5b6c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771016644&Signature=PJa4B7sB7h0gaSF74U0gPoqlGf31GqwiR1PW0TTQzhsUOre~iyFWP2703zBf4lfJP5Iknj6XiYOeSO2Y1bDM~XbuRUD5Qs15YEIz8ZXzc9CBuM3his5nTHQbr3gCyk7ASeyga--GSgeuDSVhA~A~7F7~zvTb3AHiXsDQSpUfx4PFNIRfyN9N-ZEI6Lrm~Ls~F1L8tQPVMr5fqdOlZC0Z8LJCSq0FscNp6uhkEizh~n6VZvXc8k0Az63AUFIPM~UIMnffC5dEkg4LTi0cGIBklmzRd0ZBlA6GkCmYvULQAFshpE2YTu2iwf0MUFlFrnLGKtM3obYmvB4d6iBnTWPzFA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","San Marino Unified School District staff and San Marino High School English teachers presented a proposed World Literature ethnic studies curriculum on April 22 and said the course will return to the board with a recommendation for adoption at the May 13 meeting.

The presentation proceeds under California's ethnic studies requirements. District staff said the course was developed after review of the Los Angeles County Office of Education toolkit and related materials and committee meetings that included teachers, students, parents and administrators.

\"Our goal was to take our very effective, tried and true ... curriculum and overlay ethnic studies into that curriculum with really as few changes as possible,\" said Lisa Davidson, a San Marino High School English teacher who described the six proposed units, anchor texts and supplementary materials that teachers piloted this year.

Principal Dr. Ben Wolf and English teachers detailed unit plans that include civil disobedience (anchored by Antigone), cultural and societal identity (Chronicle of a Death Foretold), societal expectations and gender (Twelfth Night and The Awakening for honors), indigenous voices (Things Fall Apart) and identity/alienation (The Girl with Seven Names and The Stranger for honors). Teacher Lizette Arellano described a unit capstone focused on community engagement and a presentation of student projects.

Dr. Dina Richter, who introduced the public hearing, said notice of the hearing was posted at the district office, school sites and the district website at least 10 days in advance as required by Education Code. No attendees requested to speak during the public hearing period, district staff said.

District staff said the course will be presented to the board on May 13 with a recommendation for adoption so San Marino Unified can meet the state requirement that districts offer an ethnic studies course by the 2025–26 school year. The staff presentation noted that Assembly Bill 101 requires local educational agencies to offer ethnic studies and that students in the class of 2030 will be the first subject to a graduation requirement related to ethnic studies.

The proposal is informational tonight; the board will take formal action when it votes on the course adoption at the May 13 meeting.","Teachers and administrators presented a proposed World Literature ethnic studies curriculum for English 10 required under state law. The board held a public hearing with no in‑person or virtual speakers and will receive a recommendation for adoption at the May 13 meeting.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6261601,"San Marino Unified approves Nolan Construction Services as Measure M bond program manager",2666,3217000,5883000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3121730-b7f4f1965029af1ecc4f555ee40fcaf9&start=3217&end=5883","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3121730-b7f4f1965029af1ecc4f555ee40fcaf9/thumbnail_3217000.jpg","/articles/6261601/California/San-Marino-Unified-approves-Nolan-Construction-Services-as-Measure-M-bond-program-manager","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6261601-396df36e2f285834f911e72ccdaf5ea8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771016644&Signature=W6VAZMgKU3YH2PEOqBoHj8rcj76hgZtz7Q9OamuCjy4CHwtsVRcPalJUYjcB9c9bnf8UDhjHjC~3Pg1HQhFOaEuvz4ynkIopeGxSN7QswZm0VtY9e8itH28-pNR7GFLEwY9Km9UoY9anrs2IzGDPLTFuECB-OyVAjF4I1G~WDW8MmTtWkSl2IrgrB9Is83WiWCOGuR8NwzEnJj772wSVAX9J7DX0F1kKVmXl87ExqMllmDX3Kz2aeYuGC0L2GhVpOC9~2vvwVfP-6wAiJ6EmFdF-lUcsVi9cBIuLh91YZjDOtBkv2WRRu2ztOkh59LmJ0hSGcJS7kaivxKpKk-f2PQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","San Marino Unified School District Board of Education on April 22 approved a one‑year contract with Nolan Construction Services (KCS) to serve as the bond program manager for Measure M, the $200 million general obligation bond voters approved in February.

Measure M is a community‑backed facility modernization program. The board's vote authorizes KCS to begin program management work immediately, including supporting a May 13 board study session on project prioritization and preparing early projects that may not require state review.

Chief Business Officer Dr. Stephen Choi said the district issued a request for qualifications in January and received six responses. \"The committee interviewed three finalists and evaluated each of their qualifications,\" Choi said, describing the evaluation panel that included district staff, a facilities advisory chair and an external superintendent. The committee recommended Nolan Construction Services unanimously, he said.

KCS leaders told the board the firm brings decades of school program experience and local ties. \"Our approach is rooted in transparency, collaboration, and community engagement,\" said CJ Nolan, senior program manager for Nolan Construction Services. He added the firm will work with architects, contractors and community members so projects align with district priorities and community expectations.

The contract was presented as a one‑year agreement with a not‑to‑exceed amount based on an average of 20 hours per week for the core KCS team. Dr. Choi said the firm’s first tasks will include revisiting the district facilities master plan, helping the board prioritize Measure M projects, developing a phased implementation strategy, and coordinating bond issuance planning with financial advisors.

Board members asked about avoiding change orders and how quickly projects could start. Nolan answered that thorough constructability reviews, site investigation and contingency planning are key to reducing change orders, and that some projects could begin quickly if they do not require lengthy state review. The district plans a dedicated board study session on Measure M project prioritization on May 13, Choi said.

The board approved the KCS contract by roll call: Mr. Song, Mrs. Lam, Mrs. Ryan, Mrs. Gia and Mr. Chen voted aye. The contract will be available with exhibits in the district’s board materials files.

The approval starts the formal Measure M implementation process, with the citizens’ bond oversight committee and regular public updates planned on the district’s Measure M webpage.","The San Marino Unified School District board approved a one‑year contract with Nolan Construction Services (KCS) to serve as program manager for Measure M, a $200 million general obligation bond. The contract begins planning, prioritization and community outreach ahead of project design and construction.","actionData","errors"]

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