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Meeting Date:
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3/15/2022 - 5:30 PM
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Category:
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Business and Finance
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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13.2 Approval of Consultant Agreement between Azusa Unified School District (AUSD) and Joe Dixon of Dixon Smart School House
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Strategic Goals:
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3. Fiscal Responsibility We manage our fiscal resources responsibly and align budget decisions with District goals and priorities.
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Enclosure
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File Attachment:
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Rationale:
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Joe Dixon has over 36 years of experience in the public-school facility arena which includes 31 years in school districts, overseeing a school facility program with a team of expert associate members in every area of K-12 facilities. Specifically, Joe has experience with facilitating construction on active sites.
Joe Dixon of Smart School House has assisted districts throughout the state to navigate the complex public works environment. Additionally, Joe has served as an instructor for 11 years in the California Association of School Business Officials (CASBO), School Business Management program at Cal State Fullerton. Joe Dixon was the Chair of the California Coalition for Adequate School Housing (CASH), Maintenance Network for over 20 years and was one of the core instructors in the CASH School Facility Leadership Academy. Additionally, he was the founder and instructor of the CASH Maintenance Management Certification Program; Chair of Californians for School Facilities; and civic organizations.
Dixon Smart School House will be tasked with ensuring transparency, accountability, and effective facilities management with our plan projects. Additionally, they will assist with the prioritization of facilities projects, attend Facilities, Maintenance & Operations, and construction meetings as needed, evaluate and recommend procurement strategies, and interact on behalf of the district with State Agencies, including the Office of Public-School Construction, Division of State Architect (DSA), and California Department of Education (CDE).
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Budgetary Impact:
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The cost, not to exceed $25,000, will be paid from Measure K funds.
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Recommendation:
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It is recommended the Board of Education approve consultant agreement between AUSD and Joe Dixon of Dixon Smart School House.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Melissa Vera - Secretary to Assistant Superintendent, Business Services
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Signed By:
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Latasha Jamal - Assistant Superintendent, Business Services
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Signed By:
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Arturo Ortega - Superintendent
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Vote Results:
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| Original Motion | | Member Gabriela Arellanes Moved, Member Sabrina Bow, Ed.D. seconded to approve the Original motion 'It is recommended the Board of Education approve the Dixon Smart School House Proposal with AUSD.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 4 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 4 - 0 | | | | | Xilonin Cruz-Gonzalez | Yes | | Adrian Greer | Yes | | Gabriela Arellanes | Yes | | Sabrina Bow, Ed.D. | Yes | |
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