Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
4/22/2025 - 5:30 PM  
Category:
Curriculum and Instruction  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
10.5 Approval of Contract between Azusa Unified School District (AUSD) and Mobile Zoo of Southern California, Inc.  
Strategic Goals:
1. Student Learning
Every student will receive a well-rounded education that meets their diverse needs and ensures their growth, achievement, and success.
 
Policy:
 
Enclosure:
 
File Attachment:
Contract between AUSD and Mobile Zoo of Southern California, Inc.pdf
 
Rationale:
Mobile Zoo of Southern California, featuring farm animals, offers a unique, enriching, and hands-on learning experience for students. This initiative aligns with educational goals across multiple disciplines, enhances social-emotional learning, and fosters curiosity and empathy among students. Mobile Zoo of Southern California will set up a live exhibit that all Hodge Elementary School students can experience, fostering school community and peer interaction. AUSD has been working with Mobile Zoo of Southern California since 2015.  
Budgetary Impact:
The cost, not to exceed $899, to be paid from Hodge Elementary School Parent-Teacher Association.  
Recommendation
It is recommended the Board of Education approve contract between AUSD and Mobile Zoo of Southern California, Inc.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Lisa Allen - Secretary to the Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services
Signed By:  
Norma Carvajal-Camacho - Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services
Signed By:  
Arturo Ortega - Superintendent
 
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Adrian Greer Moved, Member Yolanda Rodriguez-Peña seconded to approve the Original motion 'It is recommended the Board of Education approve contract between AUSD and Mobile Zoo of Southern California, Inc.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 4 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 4 - 0
   
Yolanda Rodriguez-Peña     Yes
Adrian Greer     Yes
Sandra Benavides     Yes
Carlos Ramos     Yes