Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 10/8/2024 - 5:30 PM
Category: Curriculum and Instruction
Type: Action
Subject: 10.4 Approval of Agreement between Azusa Unified School District (AUSD) and Nancy Akhavan Consulting, 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:
Agreement between AUSD and Nancy Akhavan Consulting, Inc.pdf
Rationale: Comprehensive literacy instruction is essential for meeting diverse student needs and enhancing academic achievement. Effective literacy teaching improves reading, writing, and overall performance. With Nancy Akhavan Consulting, Inc., Paramount teachers will refine their literacy skills, use diverse assessment tools, and boost student phonics and reading levels, ensuring all students gain the critical skills for success. AUSD has worked with Nancy Akhavan Consulting, Inc. since 2021.
Budgetary Impact: The cost, not to exceed $19,200, to be paid from Title I funds.
Recommendation: It is recommended the Board of Education approve agreement between AUSD and Nancy Akhavan Consulting, 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 Gabriela Arellanes Moved, Member Adrian Greer seconded to approve the Original motion 'It is recommended the Board of Education approve agreement between AUSD and Nancy Akhavan Consulting, 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
Gabriela Arellanes     Yes
Sabrina Bow, Ed.D.     Yes