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Define and Approve the Dorsey High School Bakery Classroom & Kitchen Project with Donations from Puratos Bakery and Amend the Facilities Services Division Strategic Execution Plan to Incorporate Therein
Facilities Services Division
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Brief Description:
(Define and Approve the Dorsey High School Bakery Classroom & Kitchen Project with Donations from Puratos Bakery and Amend the Facilities Services Division Strategic Execution Plan to Incorporate Therein) Recommends to approve the $3,645,789 Dorsey High School Bakery Classroom & Kitchen Project, accept Puratos Foundation donations of $400,000 in equipment/funds plus $30,000 annually for 10 years, and authorize staff to execute necessary agreements and procurement actions for implementation.
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Action Proposed:
1) Define and approve the Dorsey High School Bakery Classroom & Kitchen Project (Project), as described in Exhibit A, and amend the Facilities Services Division (Facilities) Strategic Execution Plan (SEP) to incorporate therein. The budget for the proposed Project is $3,645,789.
2) Authorize the acceptance of donations from Puratos Bakery via the Puratos US Charitable Foundation to be used exclusively for the Bakery Classroom & Kitchen Project at Dorsey High School. These include an initial donation worth $400,000, which will be comprised of a combination of new bakery equipment and/or monetary support, as well as ongoing funding through an annual donation of $30,000 to support operating costs for the bakery program such as training, certifications, ingredients, etc. The annual donation will commence with the opening of the bakery program at Dorsey High School and continue for 10 years.
3) Authorize the Chief Procurement Officer and/or the Chief Facilities Executive and/or their designee(s) to execute all instruments necessary, as legally permissible, to implement the proposed Project including budget modifications and the purchase of equipment and materials and to execute reasonable instruments for the donations including, but not limited to, a donation agreement.
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Background:
The School Upgrade Program (SUP), the current phase of the bond program, develops projects that modernize, build, and upgrade school facilities to improve student health, safety and educational quality. SUP guides the identification of sites and development of project proposals under categories of need with associated spending targets. Among the SUP categories of need are School Upgrades and Reconfigurations to Support Wellness, Health, Athletics, Learning, and Efficiency - which includes an allocation to support the implementation of projects with partner funding - as well as Region Priority Projects and Board District Priority Projects. The Dorsey High School Bakery Classroom & Kitchen Project includes funding from each of these SUP categories of need.
In addition, Puratos Bakery - an international company providing products and services to the bakery, patisserie, and chocolate industries - wishes to support a new bakery program at Dorsey High School to prepare students for careers in these baking sectors. The Puratos Bakery School Foundation has opened 13 bakery schools throughout the world including their first U.S. bakery school at Pennsauken High School in Pennsauken, New Jersey in September 2022. Through the Puratos US Charitable Foundation, an initial donation worth $400,000 will provide new bakery equipment and/or monetary support for the Project, however this donation is not included in the Project budget. Once the Project is completed and the bakery program commences, Puratos Bakery will also provide ongoing funding with an annual donation of $30,000 to support operating costs such as training, certifications, ingredients, etc. for 10 years. Finally, Puratos Bakery intends to share curriculum developed at their bakery schools and collaborate with the District on the implementation of the Dorsey High School bakery program including possible guest instructors. Upon Board approval, District staff will engage the Puratos US Charitable Foundation to secure the donations.
Exhibit A provides the scope, schedule and budget for the Project; however, the budget represents only the bond-funded portion. This Bakery Classroom & Kitchen Project will provide Dorsey High School students with the opportunity to train for careers as future bakers, patisseries and chocolatiers by constructing facilities and installing equipment that is comparable to those in the bakery, patisserie, and chocolate industries. Dorsey High School is located in Region South and Board District 1 (Sherlett Hendy Newbill).
Bond Oversight Committee Recommendations:
This item was considered by the School Construction Bond Citizens' Oversight Committee (BOC) at its meeting on September 04, 2025, as referenced in Exhibit B. The presentation that was provided is included as Exhibit C. Staff has concluded that this proposed Facilities SEP amendment is in alignment with BOC recommendations and will facilitate Los Angeles Unified's ability to successfully implement the Facilities SEP.
Expected Outcomes:
Staff anticipates the Board will adopt this proposed amendment to the Facilities SEP to define and approve the proposed Project. Approval will authorize District staff to proceed with the implementation of the proposed Project, accept donations in support of the Project, and execute reasonable instruments for the donations including, but not limited to, a donation agreement. The Bakery Kitchen & Classroom Project will improve student educational quality and provide skills and career preparation.
Board Options and Consequences:
Adoption of the proposed action will authorize staff to proceed with the expenditure of Bond Program funds to undertake the proposed Project in accordance with the provisions set forth in Los Angeles Unified local bond measures K, R, Y, Q, RR, and US. If the proposed action is not approved, Bond Program funds will not be expended for capital improvements and the donation will not be accepted in support of a new bakery program at Dorsey High School.
Policy Implications:
The proposed action advances Los Angeles Unified's 2022-2026 Strategic Plan, Pillar 4 Operational Effectiveness, Modernizing Infrastructure by upgrading school facilities that will provide skills and career preparation for students.
Budget Impact:
The budget for this proposed Project is $3,645,789 and will be funded with Bond Program funds earmarked for school upgrades and reconfigurations to support wellness, health, athletics, learning, and efficiency, and more specifically from the amount allocated for projects that support partnerships. The Project budget includes contributions of $1,500,000 earmarked for Region Priority Projects in Region South and $200,000 earmarked for Board District Priority Projects in Board District 1 which will be transferred to funds earmarked for school upgrades and reconfigurations to support wellness, health, athletics, learning, and efficiency.
The Project budget was prepared based on the current information known and assumptions about the proposed Project scope, site conditions, and market conditions. The Project budget will be reviewed throughout the planning, design, and construction phases as new information becomes known or unforeseen conditions arise and will be adjusted accordingly to enable the successful completion of the proposed Project.
Student Impact:
Approval of the proposed Project enables the District to continue ongoing efforts to improve facilities to benefit the approximately 860 current and future students attending Dorsey High School. The new bakery program will serve approximately 130 students with Career Technical Education that provides training, certification, and internships to prepare for job opportunities upon graduation.
Equity Impact:
Dorsey High School collaborated with the partner, Puratos Bakery, to develop the new baking program with a focus on bread, patisserie, and chocolate for students that may not otherwise have an opportunity to train in these specialized areas of the baking industry. This Project will enable the specialty baking program to provide students with skills for career pathways such as bakers, pastry chefs, and chocolatiers, including certification to be career-ready.
Issues and Analysis:
It may be necessary to undertake feasibility studies, site analysis, scoping, and/or due diligence activities on the proposed Project. As necessary, the Office of Environmental Health and Safety (OEHS) will evaluate the proposed Project in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to ensure compliance. If through the planning and design process, it is determined the proposed Project scope will not sufficiently address the program needs identified, the proposed Project scope, schedule, and budget will be revised accordingly.
Attachments:
Exhibit A - Dorsey HS Bakery Classroom & Kitchen Project
Exhibit B - BOC Resolution
Exhibit C - BOC Presentation
Submitted:
08/21/25
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, APPROVED BY:
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ALBERTO M. CARVALHO PEDRO SALCIDO
Superintendent Deputy Superintendent,
Business Services and Operations
REVIEWED BY: APPROVED BY:
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DEVORA NAVERA REED KRISZTINA TOKES
General Counsel Chief Facilities Executive
Facilities Services Division
___ Approved as to form.
REVIEWED BY: PRESENTED BY:
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KURT E. JOHN ISSAM DAHDUL
Deputy Chief Financial Officer Director of Facilities
Planning and Development
Facilities Services Division
___ Approved as to budget impact statement.