Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
6/11/2024 - 5:30 PM  
Category:
Curriculum and Instruction  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
10.10 Approval of Agreement between Azusa Unified School District (AUSD) and Interquest Detection Canines  
Strategic Goals:
6. Safety and Wellness
To maintain a physically and emotionally safe environment for all, where students and staff feel secure and supported, with access to high-quality nutrition and health and wellness programs.
 
Policy:
 
Enclosure:
 
File Attachment:
Agreement between AUSD and Interquest Detection Canines.pdf
 
Rationale:
Interquest Detection Canines will provide contraband inspection services utilizing non-agressive contraband detection canines at AUSD secondary schools. Interquest Detection Canines is licensed and registered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration, and regional regulatory agencies as required. AUSD has been working with Interquest Detection Canines since 2014.  
Budgetary Impact:
The cost, not to exceed $3,000, to be paid from General Fund.  
Recommendation
It is recommended the Board of Education approve agreement between AUSD and Interquest Detection Canines.  
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 Gabriela Arellanes Moved, Member Adrian Greer seconded to approve the Original motion 'It is recommended the Board of Education approve agreement between AUSD and Interquest Detection Canines.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 5 - 0
   
Yolanda Rodriguez-Peña     Yes
Adrian Greer     Yes
Gabriela Arellanes     Yes
Sabrina Bow, Ed.D.     Yes
Sandra Benavides     Yes