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District staff presented the appointments of Yudranka Drazkovic as the parent‑teacher organization representative, and Randall Duncan and Adarsh Preck as at‑large community representatives. Staff said two committee members had termed out after serving full terms and a third left because they were hired by the district and district employees cannot serve on the COC.

A board member moved approval and the motion passed unanimously, 5–0. No further discussion or conditions were recorded on the appointments.

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Executive Director Jack Plotkin said the screening selection followed an extensive process by a district committee. The district will screen all kindergarten through grade‑2 students during the regular school day, staff said.

The motion to approve the screening tool passed unanimously, 5–0. Board members asked clarifying questions about scope and timing during the school day and staff confirmed the screenings will occur during school time for all K–2 students.

Discussion vs. decision: this was a formal approval to adopt the screening instrument and begin implementation per the new statutory requirement; staff will proceed with districtwide screening as described.","In response to recent state legislation, the board approved a K–2 reading screening tool to be administered to all kindergarten through grade‑2 students during school time.",{"_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},6186069,"Board approves HVAC contracts and change order exceeding county limit for El Segundo High Performing Arts Center",293,2412530,2705600,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5078404-b9a3a573222ddf7bcc3735764f2989d2&start=2412&end=2705","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5078404-b9a3a573222ddf7bcc3735764f2989d2/thumbnail_2412530.jpg","/articles/6186069/California/Board-approves-HVAC-contracts-and-change-order-exceeding-county-limit-for-El-Segundo-High-Performing-Arts-Center","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6186069-d8a59f66d3b3dc61e9813db0bd10b847/orig.mp4?Expires=1774893657&Signature=WGyHLQQapKled0UFkaljXMKx54f5VbSIWInv92siqcFf-JOvNg-wYlHS82pZRCyTqjjQK~dvySQb6RijaJkoMI91Oa3l5ttZox3M9EtXgx92e8w2xQcsBUziO0XL1woxBGt93JDsjo4tvzBEKPSTreqkO8awa3ZPi6f-bF6YpLzByLMr8ZXIzrqUZ4MU7lz~E5L6I4eem0mwsyFrEMkufOZAsgtEjQ-qa6io6sUtNtL5ursNH22-juX-emDd7j566GqzG~KNMfFvGd4Bn5Kc-Kswxazvry31bYmHqEH1QhMVdp2N5wZQRhjG5~DgujiQuEP9GlzWHuqaDeFG2HLqhQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The El Segundo Unified School District Board on Tuesday approved multiple actions tied to the Performing Arts Center HVAC project at El Segundo High School, including a lease‑leaseback contract, a design‑fee reconciliation and a change‑order resolution required after costs exceeded the county’s usual 10% threshold.

District staff presented the lease‑leaseback agreement with Air Masters Air Conditioning Inc. for the HVAC work and recommended approval. The board voted 5–0 to approve the contract. The board also approved a PDK proposal to reconcile design fees for the same project by 5–0.

On change order No. 3 with Artico Design Builders, Dr. Linz told the board the change order exceeded the county’s typical 10% limit for project change orders because of three main drivers: unforeseen underground conditions encountered during work, design changes, and significant DSA (Division of State Architect) requirements and resulting delays. The board approved a resolution that allows the district to finalize change orders that exceed the 10% threshold; the resolution passed 5–0.

Discussion vs. decision: the board took formal action to approve contracts and the resolution. Board members noted time spent with advisory committees and the complexity of following county requirements for change orders.

Details: staff said the change-order exceedance was driven by underground conditions discovered during construction, revisions required by design and by DSA, and delays tied to those modifications. The resolution was presented as necessary to comply with county rules while allowing the district to complete the Performing Arts Center project.","The board approved a lease‑leaseback contract with Air Masters Air Conditioning Inc., a design‑fee reconciliation with PDK, and a resolution allowing change order No. 3 with Artico Design Builders that exceeds the county’s normal 10% limit due to unforeseen underground conditions, design changes and DSA requirements.",{"_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},6186073,"El Segundo Unified adopts 2025–26 budget and LCAP, designates Proposition 30 funds",228,2569550,2798060,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5078404-b9a3a573222ddf7bcc3735764f2989d2&start=2569&end=2798","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5078404-b9a3a573222ddf7bcc3735764f2989d2/thumbnail_2569550.jpg","/articles/6186073/California/El-Segundo-Unified-adopts-202526-budget-and-LCAP-designates-Proposition-30-funds","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6186073-afac16a1092494944493c1b9cd7dd4bd/orig.mp4?Expires=1774893657&Signature=LP9~4kExIoPhFDlh3lX5VKd6cXMDFoPFXn8PuaLzd1J1T73q2moXslet-Ak9raNQUcpXK-u~hW0tML3pzGpYbxVQDVUhbQh80J7M6DPGZKD1Z1lNi8L4SsqbW50D2z5Y8KtDaAXr10ci1GguXKccIw~dm-ZbSu8y8yMzHv7sh-jlmbuvnoQUv~Hd7Q~w-97hIgIZXF1Jlyg0sr9XMkFpR485L0Ps29yxBZIYFyTpF0OV7D0FwxY15t6L5fvbNJTylUIdpR8wbOmotTgrORkuDWuI0w42QdRKuDSozrc2aIRhrpYt~gDtRYy2Y~KzEV1jLqo-uVTD0uJZZmrriEwxwg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","El Segundo Unified’s Board of Education on Tuesday approved the district’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2025–26 and adopted its 2025–26 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), alongside a resolution describing how Proposition 30 LCFF funds will be spent.

Chief presentations were delivered by district staff, who told the board the proposal and the LCAP followed a community engagement process. The board voted unanimously to approve the budget and the LCAP; public materials had been presented at the prior meeting and committee input was cited by staff.

Dr. Linz told the board that the LCAP and budget were discussed at the last meeting and that the recommended budget aligns with the district’s goals. Ms. Janicek was noted as presenting on the LCAP previously and staff thanked community members who served on the committee and provided input.

On Proposition 30 funds, Dr. Linz explained these LCFF apportionment funds must be designated for allowable categories and are “not allowed to be expended for administrative salaries.” The resolution adopted by the board outlines how the district will expend those funds for 2025–26.

Other finance‑related consent approvals included movement toward an online HR and payroll portal the district said will increase accuracy and efficiency for employee payroll processing; that contract item also passed unanimously.

Discussion vs. decision: each of these items was a formal action with motions and votes; all passed 5–0. The board directed staff to communicate the most recent draft of district goals to the community and to continue incorporating community feedback into action plans.","The board approved the district's proposed 2025–26 budget and the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), and adopted a resolution detailing the use of Proposition 30 LCFF funds; all measures passed unanimously.",{"_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},6186079,"El Segundo Unified details special-education expansions, adds staff and services",855,1514390,2370000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5078404-b9a3a573222ddf7bcc3735764f2989d2&start=1514&end=2370","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5078404-b9a3a573222ddf7bcc3735764f2989d2/thumbnail_1514390.jpg","/articles/6186079/California/El-Segundo-Unified-details-special-education-expansions-adds-staff-and-services","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6186079-7205622da049aa1d106cd8f112d82330/orig.mp4?Expires=1774893657&Signature=AQHUbM~aIafU1nDUoBuqVyI0YgTVGyO56Go5KVLZcJk9LYMEPuHVjD7Sb6Qu9olP-IwZzzOHtHpIhtpLCHv0P-CPdeak82auYN7VA1SWUlZVrwu3xwK1rNwzPN3YyWNLr~vYCaAftA2WdqvN1cqDmFDg0KpKek2~SdLUAkRdgYZtr7~jBsTZHux2bF6xe6xqYFLJ16t9WwBqL3ghQncDkjU0oP7txzNR~4VN6pcfHl3vLr-UcOJ8WNFSw6LuU7Sr8RJeL-myxVvOivQvUdhOkoCgwUn9Py35WbD-1kghgvN9AA3aKGeNPLHajdKfU6tIZKb28rCXmRpiuI-G9w3pqg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","El Segundo Unified School District presented a special-education update Tuesday evening, telling the Board of Education about staffing additions and program changes designed to expand services for students with disabilities.

Executive Director of Student Support Jack Plotkin told the board the district’s work “starts with our mandate” to provide access and educational benefit to eligible students, and summarized the district’s continuum of services from general-education supports to separate placements. “We support all learners and where we truly believe that all means all,” Plotkin said.

The presentation noted the district’s eligibility rate for special education is “well below” the state and nearby districts, which Plotkin said reflects robust multi-tiered systems of support and locally available interventions. He also shared that state accountability decile ratings are high in areas such as ELA and math when compared with other districts, but cautioned that students with identified disabilities continue to lag behind peers on statewide assessments.

Most of the board discussion focused on specific program investments described by Plotkin: the district added another teacher at Richmond Street School to expand the elementary “bridge” program for students with extensive support needs; the district moved from contracting a Board‑Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) through an outside agency to an in‑house BCBA to build staff capacity; and the district is establishing executive-functioning professional development and a partnership with the regional diagnostic center aimed at scaling supports from middle to high school. Plotkin also said wellness centers at the middle and high schools are intended to provide earlier supports for students with anxiety and other health‑related needs.

Plotkin described parent engagement steps, including the creation of a special-education parent advisory committee and workshops about alternate diplomas. Board members and district leaders who spoke after the presentation praised the programs and emphasized stability of special‑education staff as a strength; several board members noted their personal observations of student progress under the district’s programs.

Discussion vs. decision: the item was presented as an informational update only; no formal board action or new policy was taken at the meeting. Board members asked clarifying questions and expressed support; Plotkin and district staff noted next steps include continuing to break district goals into action plans and refining language for cultural engagement.

Details and next steps mentioned by staff included increased staffing at Richmond Street School, in‑house BCBA services, executive‑functioning training for middle‑school staff with plans to connect to the high school, ongoing parent workshops, and outside reviews to support inclusive practices.","At its June 24 board meeting, El Segundo Unified presented a detailed update on special education services including new staff for intensive programs, an in-house behavior analyst, development of a parent advisory committee and new executive-functioning supports for middle and high schools.","actionData","errors"]

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