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El Segundo Unified board approves contracts for equipment, construction and consulting; pursues CTE grant
Summary
The board voted unanimously on May 26 to approve a consent agenda and multiple action items including purchase of an electric refrigerated van for child nutrition, construction and consulting agreements, a job-title change, professional development and an ERC contract to pursue up to $325,000 in CTE funds (contingent fee $10,500).
The El Segundo Unified School District board approved a package of consent and action items at its May 26 meeting, carrying several motions unanimously.
After a brief introduction of a new MTSS instructional coach, the board approved its consent agenda (items 5A–5N) by voice vote; the chair announced, “Motion carries. 5-0.” Trustees then approved multiple action items that staff said were routine or the result of competitive processes.
Among the approved items, staff recommended and the board approved: • An agreement with Tom’s Truck Center to purchase an electric refrigerated van for the child nutrition department using funds earmarked for child nutrition. • A construction agreement with JR Universal for miscellaneous work on the Eagles Nest Arena District Office Phase 2 modernization; staff said JR Universal was the sole bidder and recommended award. • A consulting agreement with King Consulting to support modernization funding applications. • A revised job description and title change from “college and career clerical specialist” to “career experience specialist,” including an increase in work hours to meet program needs.
In education services, the board approved a contingency-based contract with Educational Resource Consultants (ERC) to pursue the state CTE Incentive Grant (CTEIG). Staff described the ERC contract as a contingency fee of $10,500 payable only if the district is awarded funding; the district is seeking up to $325,000 in CTEIG funds to support a high-school engineering pathway. Dr. Young said ERC will support resubmission in subsequent cycles if the district is not awarded the grant on this cycle.
The board also approved a slate of summer professional-development workshops for teachers on classroom behavior supports, inclusion practices, curriculum depth for gifted learners, and tier 2 interventions. Trustees authorized compensation for teacher-presenters at hourly and full-day rates as described in staff materials.
In technology, the board approved renewal of the district’s Fortinet firewall services to maintain continuous cybersecurity protection for the network and data.
Votes and procedure: Multiple motions were moved and seconded on the floor and carried by voice vote; several vote calls recorded board members saying “I” and the chair announcing motions carried (5-0). Where staff said a sole bidder was successful, the board acknowledged the competitive process and accepted the recommendation.
What comes next: The agenda included a first review of proposed alternate special-education report cards for grades K–5; staff said that item will return for action at the June 9 meeting. The board closed the meeting at 7:01 p.m.
