Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 10/8/2024 - 5:30 PM
Category: Curriculum and Instruction
Type: Action
Subject: 10.5 Approval of Contract between Azusa Unified School District (AUSD) and Thriving YOUniversity, LLC
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.
4. Community Engagement
To welcome, build, and sustain strong partnerships with students, parents, families, residents, educational institutions, community organizations, and the civic and business communities to support student wellness and achievement.
Policy:
Enclosure
File Attachment:
Contract between AUSD and Thriving YOUniversity, LLC.pdf
Rationale: Sierra High School serves students who have been deemed at risk of not graduating high school and completing their education. Based on surveys completed in the 2023/2024 school year, observations and feedback, there was an interest in professional development specific to the Sierra High School team. Thriving YOUniversity, LLC will provide one full day of in-person tailored professional learning “Teach Like Lasso and Apathy Antidote” on January 7, 2025, as well as access to the online professional learning communities and resources through June 30, 2025. AUSD has been working with Thriving YOUniversity, LLC since 2021.
Budgetary Impact: The cost, not to exceed $7,500, to be paid from Comprehensive Support and Improvement funds.
Recommendation: It is recommended the Board of Education approve contract between AUSD and Thriving YOUniversity, LLC.
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 contract between AUSD and Thriving YOUniversity, LLC.'. 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