Excerpts from the Regular Meeting of the Cypress School District 

Board of Trustees held on January 14, 2025

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES

Pledge of Allegiance

Girl Scouts from Troop 4044 led the Pledge of Allegiance.

School Presentation: Frank Vessels Elementary School

Sixth-grade students at Vessels showcased videos depicting the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) rules and expectations developed by the Student Council over the past two years. These engaging videos are part of a growing library designed to support teachers in promoting and teaching these principles throughout the school community. 

Staff Report: Career Readiness Initiatives

Tandy Taylor, Executive Director, Educational Services, along with Jean Wu and Melinda Steele, STEM Teachers on Special Assignment, provided the Board with an update on the district's career readiness initiatives for students. 


School Board Recognition Month

Superintendent Silavs presented a proclamation honoring the Board of Trustees during School Board Recognition Month for their leadership and contributions to the students in our community.

BOARD ACTIONS

Consent Agenda

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


2023/24 School Accountability Report Cards

Education Code requires that all public schools receiving state funding prepare and distribute a School Accountability Report Card (SARC) to provide parents and the community with important information about each school. The Board approved publication of the 2023/24 SARCs on the district website. Printed copies may be requested by email or by calling (714) 220-6922.


Personnel Hearing and Mediation Services

The Board approved an agreement with the California Department of General Services/Office of Administrative Hearings under which the district may contract for administrative hearing and mediation services related to classified and/or certificated employee layoffs on an as-needed basis through January 14, 2030. Total costs under this contract will not exceed $48,000. 


Purchase of Network Equipment 

To ensure the district's ability to provide internet connectivity and manage the rapid growth of electronic equipment use at our school sites, the Board authorized the purchase of replacement wireless access points (WAPs) and power over ethernet (PoE) switches from GigaKOM at a total cost of $225,907.98 with an estimated 50% reimbursement discount of $112,953.99 to be provided by the federal E-Rate program.


Arnold Transitional Kindergarten Restroom Addition Project

A Notice of Completion was approved for the 2024 Arnold Transitional Kindergarten Restroom Addition Project by M.P. South, Inc. at a total cost of $142,827.08. The project was completed on time with no change orders. 


Districtwide LED Lighting Retrofit Project

A Notice of Completion was approved for the 2024 Districtwide LED Lighting Retrofit Project by M.P. South, Inc. at a total cost of $511,970.80. The project included retrofitting fluorescent and high-intensity discharge lamps districtwide. The project was completed on time with no change orders. 


Vessels Building E Roofing Replacement Project

A Notice of Completion was approved for the 2024 Vessels Building E Roofing Replacement Project by Chapman Coast Roof Company, Inc. at a total cost of $268,809.00. The original bid amount of $293,809.00 included a $25,000 contingency allowance to cover the potential for unforeseen conditions. This contingency amount was not required and was refunded through a deductive change order, which was also approved by the Board.


2023/24 Audit

Education Code requires an annual audit of all funds of the district and pupil attendance procedures. The Board received the 2023/24 audit report from Nigro & Nigro, PC indicating all financial statements are free from material misstatements and fairly present the district's financial position.

INFORMATION/DISCUSSION

Williams Legislation Uniform Complaints, Second Quarter 2024/25

The Board received a report indicating the district received no complaints during the second quarter of 2024/25 related to instructional materials, emergency or urgent facilities conditions that pose a threat to the health and safety of pupils or staff, or teacher vacancy or misassignment.

MEETING LINKS
NEXT MEETING

Thursday, February 13, 2025 - Open Session 7:00 p.m.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES 

Carrie Hayashida - Jaime Needham - Meghna Parikh - Lydia Sondhi, Ph.D. - Troy Tanaka 

 

SUPERINTENDENT 

Anne Silavs