Excerpts from the Regular Meeting of the Cypress School District 

Board of Trustees held on May 11, 2023

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES

Recognition of 2022/23 Retirees

Tracy Mouren-Laurens introduced the following 2022/23 retirees: Kristin McKay, Teacher, 18 years; Susan Leas, Teacher, 23 years; Molly Chang, Teacher, 25 years; and Ann Chung, Teacher, 25 years; Sharon Astle, Paraeducator-Instruction, 17 years; Judith Purtle, Paraeducator-Behavior, 17 years; and Anne Perez, Paraeducator-Behavior, 26 years.

BOARD ACTIONS

Consent Agenda

The Board approved a number of routine consent items, including gifts to the district, Human Resources transactions, purchase orders and checks, and agreement renewals. Details regarding these items can be found in the Board meeting agenda.  


Spending Determination of the Education Protection Account for 2022/23

Funds generated by Proposition 30, the temporary tax increase passed in 2012, are deposited in a state Education Protection Account (EPA) for school districts. Districts must annually identify how their EPA funds will be used. The Board adopted a resolution approving the district's spending determination of the Education Protection Account for 2022/23 in the amount of $ $714,894.  


Lease and License to Use Agreements

The Board approved the following agreements for use of district properties:


  • Greater Anaheim SELPA – Amendment to Lease Agreement for office space at the district’s Corporate Avenue facility for the term July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, at a monthly fee of $5,101.54.


  • Grace Christian School – Amendment to License to Use agreement for use of the closed Cawthon school site for the period July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, at a monthly fee of $31,912.00.


  • Del Sol School – License to Use Agreement for use of facilities at the closed Damron school site for the period July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, at a monthly fee of $20,869.63.


Food Distributor for Child Nutrition Program

The Board awarded a contract to Gold Star Foods for the distribution of processed USDA foods and commercial food products for the 2023/24 school year at a not-to-exceed cost of $400,000.


Change Order for Del Sol Deferred Maintenance Project

During the deferred maintenance project for Del Sol School at the Damron school site, workers discovered asbestos-containing flooring under the carpet in five classrooms which required abatement. The Board approved an additive change order in the amount of $46,230 for this work. 


Summer Deferred Maintenance Projects

The Board approved contracting with M.P. South, Inc., under a previously approved master agreement, for districtwide summer deferred maintenance projects at a total cost of $572,935.50. These projects include asphalt repair/replacement at Arnold and Vessels, asphalt playground restriping at all six school sites, gas line repair/replacement at Cawthon (Grace Christian School), concrete pad repair and added walkway at Arnold, and HVAC replacement at Arnold and King.


Districtwide Multipurpose Room Audiovisual System Project

The Board approved contracting with ICS Services, Inc., under a previously approved master agreement, for the purchase and installation of new audiovisual equipment for school multipurpose rooms across the district at a total cost of $272,171.09. Upon completion, each school will have an audio system with wireless microphones, automated projection screen, and projector. Work is scheduled to be completed between June 1 and September 1. 


Board Compensation for Missed Meeting

Per Board Bylaw 9250, the Board must take action to authorize full compensation for any Board Member who was absent from a meeting. Resolution No. 22/23-14 was adopted authorizing full compensation for the month of April for Trustee Brian Nakamura, who was unable to attend the April 20, 2023, Board meeting.


Updated Board Policies, Administrative Regulations, and Board Bylaws

The following Board Policies, Administrative Regulations, and Board Bylaws were adopted by the Board:

BP 0420.4 Charter School Authorization

AR 0420.4 Charter School Authorization

BP 0420.41 Charter School Oversight

BP 0420.42 Charter School Renewal

BP 0420.43 Charter School Revocation

BP 3555 Nutrition Program Compliance

BP 4030 Nondiscrimination in Employment

BP 4218 Dismissal/Suspension/Disciplinary Action

AR 4218 Dismissal/Suspension/Disciplinary Action

AR 5113 Absences and Excuses

AR 5131.41 Use of Seclusion and Restraint

AR 5144 Discipline

AR 5144.1 Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process

AR 5144.2 Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process (Students with Disabilities)

AR 6115 Ceremonies and Observances

BP 6173 Education for Homeless Children

AR 6173 Education for Homeless Children

BP 6173.1 Education for Foster Youth

AR 6173.1 Education for Foster Youth

BP 6177 Summer Learning Programs

BP 7160 Charter School Facilities

AR 7160 Charter School Facilities

BB 9270 Conflict of Interest

BB 9320 Meetings and Notices


All Board Policies, Administrative Regulations, and Board Bylaws are available online.

FULL BOARD AGENDA

Additional information from the Board Meeting is available here.

NEXT MEETINGS

Thursday, June 8, 2023 - Open Session 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, June 14, 2023 - Open Session 7:00 p.m.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES 
Candi Kern - Sandra Lee - Brian Nakamura - Lydia Sondhi, Ph.D. - Troy Tanaka 
 
SUPERINTENDENT 
Anne Silavs