Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 1/10/2023 - 5:30 PM
Category: Curriculum and Instruction
Type: Action
Subject: 10.4 Approval of Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Azusa Unified School District (AUSD) and Western Justice Center (WJC)
Strategic Goals:
2. Human Resources
We value our staff and provide the professional development necessary to support our District goals.
4. Community Engagement
We empower students, staff, families, parents, and community members in ownership of our schools to support student achievement.
Policy:
Enclosure
File Attachment:
Amendment to the MOU between AUSD and WJC.pdf
Rationale: This amendment to the WJC MOU will support Conflict Resolution Education (CRE) services at AUSD schools for the 2022-2023 academic year through the 2025-2026 academic year. WJC will also work with AUSD to cultivate the next set of schools to participate in implementing Peer Mediation, Restorative Practices, and Community Circles as outlined in the Community Schools Grant application. AUSD has worked with WJC since 2020.
Budgetary Impact: The cost, not to exceed $125,000, will be paid from the Community Schools Grant.
Recommendation: It is recommended the Board of Education approve amendment to the MOU between AUSD and WJC.
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 Yolanda Rodriguez-Peña Moved, Member Adrian Greer seconded to approve the Original motion 'It is recommended the Board of Education approve amendment to the MOU between AUSD and WJC.'. 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
Sabrina Bow, Ed.D.     Yes
Sandra Benavides     Yes