Page 14 March 24, 2016 EL SEGUNDO HERALD School Board from front page considered was deemed sufficiently beneficial to the District, a waiver was applied for and granted in 2014 that paved the way for the sale of the property. The District conducted a bid hearing in 2015, and home builder DR Horton was the winner, with a bid of $22,625.000. The property entered escrow in July of 2015. A second bid, of $22,600,000 from Tri-Pointe Homes, was also approved by the District, in case the DR Horton agreement should fall out of escrow. The second half of Moore’s presentation focused on the possible use of the Imperial Street School sale proceeds, and the District’s evolving long-range facility master plan (LRFMP). The Education code delineates parameters on how the money gleaned from the sale of District property can be utilized. “Generally, funding from the sale of property is to be used for capital outlay, or for the costs of maintenance of the District’s property that the Board determines will not recur within a five-year period.” The use of possible accrued interest was also presented to the Board, as well as perceived facility needs at District sites. Moore’s presentation concluded with a timeline on the development of the current LRFMP, which began with approximately 40 individuals, including district and site administrators, parents and community members, participating in focus groups around themes including safety and security, technology, next generation learning, and child nutrition. Town meetings are scheduled next month for the purpose of reaching-out to the parents and community, seeking their feedback on the proposed plan. If the proposed timeline stays viable, the tentative plan is for the School Board to take formal action on adoption at the September 13 Board meeting. In an email sent prior to the meeting, Moore wrote that “the information phase of the LRFMP plan has been completed. This process involved multiple steering committee meetings, focus groups, site walkthroughs, and has gone very well. The input the stakeholder groups have provided our architectural team sufficient information to assemble proposed improvements to address the communicated needs accordingly. Our next step is to schedule Town Hall meetings for parents and community members to weighin and provide feedback on the proposed plans. These meetings will be held in April or May. Parents will be notified regarding the meeting dates via email and the community will be notified by a press release in the El Segundo Herald. We encourage broad-based participation at these meetings.” After Moore’s presentation, it was noted during the discussion period that the money garnered from the sale was not a District “windfall”, and that strict parameters were in place on how the money might be spent. Gianna Summers, the AVID coordinator at the High School, spearheaded their presentation, which also included High School teachers Sarah Davlantis and Judy Munger. Davlantis and Munger have served as past coordinators of the program. AVID’s stated mission is to “close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.” The program is challenged to “prepare our students to be successful in high school, college and career, especially students traditionally underrepresented in higher education.” The presentation noted increases in enrollment in advanced academic courses, the implementation of “instructional best practices” for all students in the school, and the fostering of a “college-going culture” throughout the school. The presentation also highlighted the AVID curriculum, character development, and college preparation work completed by the students. High School student and AVID enrollee Tyler Hollick addressed the Board, offering his thoughts on his participation in the program, which started at ESHS in 2006 and has now graduated six AVID classes. In an email sent prior to the meeting, Summers wrote that “AVID is an exceptional program that we are lucky to have in El Segundo. It provides a place for students who traditionally struggle to find success in preparing for college. We’ve had over 120 students graduate from the program over the last five years who have gone on to attend 4- and 2-year college institutions, with some graduating in 4 years and now working in their fields.” Middle School principal Jack Plotkin spoke to the Board, lauding the efforts of four of his students who had recently participated in the CyberPatriot cyber defense competition that included middle school and high school students in the United States and Canada. Students Emilia Thompson, Komal Joshi, Kaushik Korlapati and Andrew Solanto were part of a team, supervised by mentor Ronald Chu, IT specialist with the County of Los Angeles Internal Services department, which placed 37th among 460 competing middle schools in the recent CyberPatriot VIII semifinal competition. Executive Director of Education Services Marisa Janicek made the proposed mathematics course sequence proposal presentation, detailing math placement options that will not only hope to increase achievement, and engage the students, but also competitively prepare the students for their college years and beyond. Janicek wrote in an email that “the math placement proposal is in response to Senate Bill 359, and, more importantly, to do what is best for all of our students to be successful in math as they matriculate through K-12 and beyond. Our goal is to have fluidity and multiple opportunities for all students which will challenge them and be appropriate for their success. Our math teachers have worked diligently to allow for all students to have opportunities to build on their success and be supported. I am thrilled that the work of our teachers, administrators, parents, with the voice of our students, has helped craft such s clear and accessible pathway for our district.” Following the special presentations, the consent agenda items tackled by the Board included the approval of a couple of schoolsite assemblies. Last evening Richmond Street Elementary held their STEAM (Science, Technology, Electronics, Art and Engineering) event from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., with Kathy’s Critters providing a live animal education program for the students and families in attendance; and the Board also gave its consent to two mid- April assemblies that will take place at the Eagles’ Nest Preschool, featuring the Wildlife Learning Center Outreach Program. Agenda action items were very limited on Tuesday night, with the acceptance of gifts and the approval of an additional in-service day for certificated staff in mid-August the only agenda items. The first day of class in the 2016/17 school year is set for Tuesday, August 23rd, with promotion and graduation events on the docket for Thursday, June 9 of 2017. There were no information pending action items on the agenda, so Moore then covered the District’s upcoming informational calendar. Spring recess commences on Monday, March 28, the Board has a budget workshop scheduled for Saturday, April 16, and the always popular Run for Education is on the calendar for Saturday morning, April 23. Board reports followed, and Moore wound down the 125 -minute meeting with her Superintendent’s report. Tuesday night, April 12 is the date for next regularly scheduled School Board meeting. • Like Us on Facebook Follow Us on Twitter @heraldpub PUBLIC NOTICES The only way to have a friend is to be one. -Ralph Waldo Emerson ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. LS027704 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles Petition of: Brittany M. Ball for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Brittany M. Ball filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Peyton Samuel Gilley to Peyton Samuel Ball The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. 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If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing: Date: May 2, 2016, Time: 8:30 AM Dept.: B The address of the court is 200 West Compton Blvd. Compton, CA 90220 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: El Segundo Herald Date: 3/1/16 BRIAN S. CURREY Judge of the Superior Court El Segundo Herald Pub. 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14/2016. H-25029 NOTICE INVITING SEALED BIDS FOR THE SEWER MAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AT ILLINOIS, INDIANA, PINE, AND MARIPOSA IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO PROJECT NO.: PW 16-01 The City of El Segundo is accepting sealed bids in the City Clerk’s office, 350 Main Street, El Segundo, California 90245, until 11:00 a.m. on: TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2016 at which time they will be publicly opened. Bids will not be accepted after that time. As described in the Bidding Documents, the bids are for a public works project (“Project”) which consists of SEWER MAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT at Illinois, Indiana, Pine, and Mariposa and related work as shown on the plans on file with the City’s Public Works Department. The project locations are 1) Illinois Street from Holly Avenue to Mariposa Avenue 2) Indiana Street from Holly Avenue to Mariposa Avenue, 3) Pine Street from Illinois Street to Indiana Street, and 4) Mariposa Avenue from 626 Mariposa Avenue to Lomita Street. Construction shall include but not be limited to the removal of 8-inch VCP, the installation of 8-inch and 10-inch VCP, pipe support, pipe encasement, surveying as necessary, temporary sewer bypass installation, re-connection of laterals, the protection in place of other utilities, shoring, backfilling, compacting, street resurfacing, and traffic control. Work on the Project must be performed in strict conformity with Specifications No. PW 16-01 as adopted by the El Segundo City Council on March 15, 2016, which is filed with the Public Works Department. Copies of the Plans, Specifications, Contract Documents and Engineer’s estimate are available from the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department, City of El Segundo, 350 Main Street, El Segundo, California, 90245. Plans and Specifications are alternately available electronically via http://www.elsegundo.org/depts/works/ project_request_contact_form.asp A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 4, 2016 at 10:00 AM, at the Southwest corner of Holly Avenue and Illinois Street in El Segundo, CA 90245. Bidders’ attendance at this meeting is mandatory. Questions regarding the bid shall be submitted by 6:00 pm on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 to http://www.elsegundo.org/depts/ works/project_request_contact_form.asp. The terms and conditions for bidding on the Project are described in the attached Bidding Instructions. This project requires payment of State prevailing rates of wages for Los Angeles County. The contractor must post copies of the prevailing schedule at each job site. Copies of these rates of wages are available from the State of California Department of Industrial Relations Prevailing Wage Unit, Telephone No. (415) 703-4774. The website for this agency is currently located at www. dir.ca.gov. The contractor to whom the contract is awarded must assist in locating, qualifying, hiring and increasing the skills of minority group employees and applicants for employment, as set forth in Executive Order 11246 and 11375. Any contract entered into pursuant to this notice will incorporate the provisions of the State Labor Code. Compliance with the prevailing rates of wages and apprenticeship employment standards established by the State Director of Industrial Relations will be required. Affirmative action to ensure against discrimination in employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, or religion will also be required. The City of El Segundo hereby affirmatively ensures that minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this notice and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, or religion in any consideration leading to the award of contract. Note that the Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the California Department of Industrial Relations. Pursuant to California law, the City must find bids failing to comply with all applicable Labor Code requirements including, without limitation, Labor Code §§ 1725.5 and 1771.4, to be non-responsive. Five percent (5%) will be deducted from each progress payment and retained by the City. The remainder less the amount of all previous payments will be paid to the Contractor. Pursuant to Public Contracts Code (“PCC”) § 22300, the Contractor may substitute securities for retention monies held by the City or request that the City place such monies into an escrow account. The Contractor is notified, pursuant to PCC § 22300, any such election will be at the Contractor own expense and will include costs incurred by the City to accommodate the Contractor’s request. In entering into a Public Works contract, or a subcontract, to supply goods, services, or materials pursuant to a public works contract, the Contractor, or Sub-Contractor, offers and agrees to assign to the awarding body all rights, title and interest in, and to, all causes of action it may have under Section 4 of the Clayton Act (15 U.S.C. Section 15) or under the Cartwright Act (Chapter 2 [commencing with Section 16700] of Part 2 of Division 7 of the Business and Professions Code), arising from purchases of goods, services, or materials pursuant to the public works contract or the subcontract. This assignment shall be made and become effective at the time the awarding body tenders final payment to the Contractor, without further acknowledgment by the parties. Bids must be prepared on the approved Proposal forms in conformance with the Instructions to Bidders and submitted to the City Clerk, 350 Main Street, City of El Segundo, in a sealed envelope plainly marked on the outside: “SEALED BIDS FOR PROJECT NO.: PW 16-01 SEWER MAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO DO NOT OPEN WITH REGULAR MAIL” The bid must be accompanied by a bid bond, made payable to the City of El Segundo for an amount no less than ten percent (10%) of the amount bid for the base contract. No bid will be accepted from a Contractor who has not been licensed in accordance with the provisions of the State Business and Professions Code. For these projects, those acceptable classes of license shall be “A.” The successful Contractor and his Sub-Contractors will be required to possess the correct license for their project classifications, and valid City Business Licenses from the City of El Segundo. The City of El Segundo reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any irregularity, and to take all bids under advisement for a period of ninety (90) calendar days. Any contract entered into pursuant to this notice shall become effective or enforceable against the City of El Segundo only when the formal written contract has been duly executed by the appropriate officer(s) of the City of El Segundo. DATED this 24th day of March, 2016. CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA Tracy Weaver, City Clerk El Segundo Herald Pub. 3/24, 3/31/16 H-25027
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