10:01Call to Order
1.10:15Roll CallProcedural
20:37Welcome
2.1Welcome by the School Board PresidentProcedural
2.21:11Pledge of AllegianceProcedural
32:02Changes to the Agenda
3.1Changes to the AgendaDiscussion
46:41Approval of Agenda (Action Required)
4.1Approval of AgendaAction
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6School/Community Reports
6.17:17Update on the RCSD and National Urban Alliance CollaborativeInformation
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Recommendation: It is the Administration’s recommendation that the School Board review the RCSD and National Urban Alliance Collaborative work from 2019-2020. Rationale: The Redwood City School District and the National Urban Alliance began collaborative work January 2019. With the support of the National Urban Alliance, issues of equity became the focus of ongoing professional learning experiences with site and district leaders, classroom teachers and site staff, and Staff Development personnel. The National Urban Alliance works with districts to provide school leaders and staff with professional development incorporating current research from cognitive neuroscience on learning, teaching and leading. The work includes building the capacity of all staff to advocate community-wide responsibility to realize the full learning potential of all students. The Redwood City School District developed a plan with the National Urban Alliance to address the Essential Question of the Collaborative: How does Belief in the Learner manifest itself in District policy and practices? The essential question stemmed from an analysis of district English Language Arts Data from the State Assessment that indicated out of the 884 students in Standard Not Met, 800 were Latino students. RCSD committed to exploring policies and practices that led to these results. The National Urban Alliance facilitated many conversations across the district and reflections regarding assessment practices, instructional practices and beliefs and attitudes toward all students. The conversations led to extensive training regarding effective instructional practices from the perspective of a Pedagogy of Confidence, based on the fearless expectation that all students are capable of high intellectual performances when provided High Operational Practices™ that motivate self-directed learning and self-actualization. The members of the National Urban Alliance will share with the Board ways in which this is reflected across instructional practices for all students. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Linda Montes, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, Prek-5 Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
6.254:44Measure T Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee FY 2018/19 Annual ReportInformation
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Rationale: On November 3, 2015 Measure T was passed by the voters and authorized the Board of Trustees of the Redwood City School District to issue up to $193 million in general obligation bonds for the purpose of renovating aging classrooms and science labs for 21st-century learning and provide flexible classrooms and labs for science and other core academics; updating school libraries, classroom computers, and instructional technology at all schools; fix and replace deteriorating roofs, remove aging and unsafe portable buildings, and improve school fire and earthquake safety; replace old, outdated and inefficient electrical, plumbing, heating, and ventilation systems; and provide dedicated classrooms for music, art, and performing arts electives. Pursuant to legal requirements, and as specified in the Full Ballot Text, the Board required that the District establish an Independent Citizens Bond Oversight Committee as a public accountability measure to ensure that bond proceeds are expended only for the school facilities projects described in the Bond Project List. In accordance with the resolution passed by the Board, at its February 10, 2016 and March 23, 2016 regular meeting, the Board appointed an independent Measure T Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee. Since its inception, the Committee has met on twelve occasions: 1. November 3, 2016 2. March 2, 2017 3. June 1, 2017 4. March 1, 2018 5. May 31, 2018 6. September 20, 2018 7. November 15, 2018 8. March 21, 2019 9. May 30, 2019 10. November 21, 2019 11. March 5, 2020 12. May 28, 2020 All meetings are open to the public and the primary focus is to confirm that Measure T bond proceeds are expended in a manner consistent with the original ballot language. In September 2016, Series A of the bond authorization was issued, which consisted of current interest bonds with an initial par value of $60 million, with stated interest rates of 2% to 4% and maturing through August 2041. In March 2018, Series B of the bond authorization was issued, which consisted of current interest bonds with an initial par value of $67 million, with stated interest rates of 4% to 5% and maturing through 2040. Expenditures in FY 2018-19 totaled $17,104,487 and included $269,744 in salaries and benefits; $15,347,423 in capital outlay; and $1,487,320 in services and other expenditures. At the May 28, 2020 meeting, the Measure T Citizen’s Bond Oversight Committee approved the FY 2018-19 Annual Report and reported that, to the best of its knowledge, the District expended Measure T General Obligation Bond funds only for the specific projects approved by the voters, in accordance with Proposition 39 and outlined in Article XIIIA, Section 1 (b)(3)(C) of the California Constitution. Financial Impact: Please refer to the attached annual report. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Michael Bolander, Chair, Measure T Citizen's Bond Oversight Committee Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
7Public Hearing
7.11:02:11Discussion of the COVID-19 Executive Order Operations Written ReportInformation
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Recommendation: It is the Administration’s recommendation that the School Board review and discuss the COVID-19 Operations Written Report. Rationale: Due to the COVID-19 emergency, the California Department of Education released an Executive Order that requires all Local Educational Agencies (LEA) to complete a written report rather than developing a three-year LCAP. The Executive Order requires LEAs to explain the changes to program offerings that the LEA has made in response to school closures to address the COVID-19 emergency. Elements include how the LEA has addressed the major impacts of such closures on students and families, and a description of how the LEA is meeting the needs of its unduplicated students. LEAs are asked to complete the following template as per the Executive Order. The RCSD COVID-19 Written Report was developed in collaboration with input from stakeholders including Department Directors. Attached is the completed Response using the template recommended by the California Department of Education. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Linda Montes, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, Prek-5 Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
7.21:11:32Proposed Preliminary Budget for 2020/21 Fiscal YearInformation
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Recommendation: It is the Superintendent’s recommendation that the School Board discuss and conduct the public hearing for the preliminary budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year. Rationale: Education Code (Sections 42103, 42122, 42127) requires the Governing Board of each school district to hold a public hearing on the proposed budget prior to its adoption. The public hearing is required to be held not less than three working days following the availability of the proposed budget for public inspection. At the hearing, any resident in the district may appear and object to the proposed budget or any item in the budget. The budget must include expenditures necessary to implement the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP). However, given the uncertainties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact California’s response has had on a local educational agency’s (LEA’s) ability to meaningfully engage with stakeholders, Executive Order N-56-20 was established which extended the deadline for adoption of the 2020–21 LCAP from July 1, 2020, to December 15, 2020. The proposed budget show itemized statement of all estimated revenues and expenditures for the next fiscal year as well as comparison of revenue and expenditures for the current year. Beginning with the 2015-16 fiscal year, if ending fund balances include an assigned and unassigned balance in excess of the state-recommended minimum level, the district must present a statement of reasons that substantiate the need for an assigned and unassigned balance in excess of the minimum reserve level. The budget shall not be finally adopted by the governing board of the district until after the public hearing has been held. The RCSD Governing Board is scheduled to take action on the 2020-21 Preliminary Budget for Adoption on June 24, 2020. Financial Impact: The projected revenues and expenditures for fiscal year 2020-21 fiscal year would result in General Fund ending balance of approximately $10.1 million. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Priscilla Aquino-Dichoso, Chief Business Official Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
7.32:17:402020-21 Statement of Reasons for Reserves in Excess of the Minimum State-Recommended LevelInformation
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Recommendation: It is the Administration's recommendation that the School Board review and discuss the Reasons and the Balances in Excess of Minimum Reserve Requirements reflected in the for 2020-21 Proposed Budget. Rationale: Education Code Section 42127 (a)(2)(B) requires a statement of reasons that substantiates the need for Assigned and Unassigned ending fund balances in excess of the minimum reserve standard for economic uncertainties for the fiscal year identified in the budget. The Criteria and Standards established by the State Board of Education specify that the minimum reserve for local educational agencies are, as follows: The greater of 5% or $65,000 for districts with 0 to 300 average daily attendance (ADA) The greater of 4% or $65,000 for districts with 301 to 1,000 ADA 3% for districts with 1,001 to 30,000 ADA 2% for districts with 30,001 to 400,000 ADA 1% for districts with 400,001 and over ADA The available reserves in the Special Reserve Fund for Other Than Capital Outlay Projects (Fund 17) are counted along with the unrestricted reserves in the General Fund (Fund 01), less any negative balance in the restricted General Fund. The minimum reserve levels are calculated based on total General Fund expenditures and other financing uses. Transfers of funds by a Special Education Local Plan Area Administrative Unit to the member agencies can be excluded from the calculation. Once the school district has calculated the total assigned and unassigned ending balances and the minimum reserve level required, the minimum is subtracted from the total and a positive difference is the amount in reserve that is above the minimum requirement. The new requirement is to provide the following at the public hearing for the budget adoption: The minimum reserve level required in each year The amount of assigned and unassigned ending fund balance that exceeds the minimum in each year Reasons for the reserve being greater than the minimum Attached are the Balances in Excess of Minimum Reserve Requirements for the 2020-21 fiscal year. Financial Impact: The 3% minimum state-recommended reserve for economic uncertainties for 2020/21 fiscal year is approximately $3.1 million. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Priscilla Aquino-Dichoso, Chief Business Official Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
7.4First of Two Public Hearings: School Attendance Boundary Change for Neighborhood SchoolsInformation
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Rationale: Redwood City School District (RCSD) is currently studying its attendance zone to shift the current attendance boundary areas of our seven neighborhood schools. This school boundary change study comes after the moves and mergers of programs and consolidation of schools that you approved in late 2018. The Board action on November 28, 2018, took place due to an independent financial consultant’s conclusion that with declining enrollment, RCSD could not sustain 16 schools with the then 7,500 student enrollment. Today, the school district operates 12 schools with an enrollment of close to 7,200 students as Bay Area families continue to move out of the region. The result from the process to restructure the organization means that families within four attendance areas within the school district are in need of a neighborhood school--the former Fair Oaks Neighborhood, the Former John Gill Neighborhood, the former Hawes Neighborhood, and the former Selby Lane Neighborhood. These four attendance areas will now need to be absorbed by the current seven attendance areas of Clifford, Roy Cloud, Henry Ford, Garfield, Hoover, Roosevelt, and Taft neighborhood schools. The district's demographer is using Board Policy 5116, the Board of Trustees' policy on school attendance boundaries, to guide the school district with creating new attendance areas for each neighborhood school. At this meeting, we will address the following topics: On May 20, 2020, during our demographer’s first presentation, I heard questions from you about the true capacity of our facilities. We refer to it as true capacity because schools use some classrooms for additional purposes such as for resource teachers, programs, and for other services such as special education. We have revisited these numbers and you will hear an update. You will also hear an update from me about the input provided by the RCSD community--including parents and community members. The first community input form, which we launched on May 22, closed last week on June 5. We have collected data from the RCSD community and I will provide you with the feedback that was shared with us. We’ll also hear from our community during this first of two public hearings. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
7.52:30:43Approval of Permanently Renaming the 170 Selby Lane in Atherton site, currently on file with the California Department of Education as Selby Lane Elementary School, as Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion SchoolAction (Consent)
Suzanne Ruiz Dunlap (1min) — Thanked the naming committee and Dr. Baker, expressed support for the recommendation to permanently name the school Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School.
Michelle Smith (3min) — Expressed frustration with the overall naming process, questioning why the community vote was not honored the first time and criticizing the process as undemocratic.
Jonathan Cantu (2min) — Expressed disappointment that the board initially rejected the naming recommendation and voiced concern about the community losing both their campus and potentially their name.
Chris Rosone (1min) — Affirmed community attachment to the Adelante Selby identity and expressed concern that the loudest voices at the end of the process had overtaken the broader community's wishes.
Devin Mulaney (1min) — Urged the board to wrap up the naming process quickly given other pressing priorities, and noted that 'Mid Peninsula' could be confused with a nearby continuation school.
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Rationale: As directed by you during the public School Board meeting on April 22, 2020, the Spanish Immersion School Naming Committee reconvened in late April to facilitate the school naming process for the school site at 170 Selby Lane in Atherton, which houses the district’s Spanish Immersion Program. The committee -- made up of parents, community members, and school faculty and staff -- was formed as outlined in Board Policy 7310, the school district’s policy for Naming of District Facilities. The committee first facilitated the process for the school district earlier this calendar year, between February and March 2020, and provided the following names to me after engaging the Spanish Immersion community: Adelante Spanish Immersion School Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School Unidos Spanish Immersion School On March 11, we discussed my recommendation of Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School as a possible name knowing that the school community is now made up of the Adelante Spanish Immersion Program, formerly at 3150 Granger Way in Redwood City, merging with the Selby Lane Spanish Immersion Strand at this site. The merger is a result of the process from late 2018 that resulted in moves and mergers of programs and consolidation of schools due to an independent financial consultant’s conclusion that with declining enrollment, our district can not sustain 16 schools with the then 7,500 student enrollment. While the Planning for our Future process to restructure the organization needed to take place for the above-mentioned reason, it was important to you and our community for the school district to maintain its unique and award-winning programs intact such as the Spanish Immersion program. You accepted the recommendation to merge the program on the much bigger site in Atherton. A transition team was formed in the spring of 2019, which agreed to permanently call the school Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School until permanent Board approval. In accordance with Board Policy 7310, a name of a school site becomes permanent with a formal vote from the Board of Trustees. The recommendation came back to you for approval on April 22, which was denied by a unanimous vote. The rejection included a directive to regroup and come up with a recommendation that did not include Adelante or Selby Lane due to the conclusion that the site needed a new name in recognition of a united community. The recommendation that comes before you tonight for approval may mean that the Spanish Immersion community is already united. Here is a summary of the work by the Spanish Immersion School Naming Committee during this second round, from late April to late May 2020: Immediately after the April 22 vote, the committee regrouped the next week on April 30. At this meeting, the committee discussed how to move forward and reached consensus to review the list of other names that were suggested during the first round while also giving the community the option to suggest any other new names for consideration. The first of two ballots went out listing the following possible names along with the write-in section as another option. Alcance Spanish Immersion School Amistad Spanish Immersion School Arboleda Spanish Immersion School Felicitas Méndez Spanish Immersion School Bello Horizonte Spanish Immersion School Mid Peninsula Spanish Immersion School Unidos Spanish Immersion School A total of 354 responses were collected during this first round--316 in English and 38 in Spanish. Once the first ballot closed, the committee streamlined the names and voted to move to a second ballot any name that had at least 10 votes. In addition, in reviewing the names suggested in the write-in section, the committee voted that they could not ignore the high number of suggestions made for Adelante Spanish Immersion School and Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School. Out of both names, the committee decided to move Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School to the ballot as it aligned with the directive that the name should represent the two schools becoming one community or a brand new name. Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School Alcance Spanish Immersion School Amistad Spanish Immersion School Mid Peninsula Spanish Immersion School Unidos Spanish Immersion School 495 responses were collected on this second ballot--466 in English and 29 in Spanish. On the ballot in English: 67% of the respondents were RCSD parents, 12% were students, 6% were faculty/staff, and 5% were community members On the ballot in Spanish: 93% were parents, and 7% were students The committee decided to turn in to me the names with the highest number of votes across all sections and both languages. Those results are listed as follows: Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School: In the first choice section of the ballot in English, 72%, the majority, voted for Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School. In the second choice section of the ballot in English, 46%, the majority, voted for Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School. In the third choice section of the ballot in English, 39%, the majority, voted for Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School. In the first choice section of the ballot in Spanish, 66%, the majority, voted for Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School. In the second choice section of the ballot in Spanish, 35%, the majority, voted for Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School. In the third choice section of the ballot in Spanish, 35%, the majority, voted for Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School. Unidos Spanish Immersion School: In the first choice section of the ballot in English, Unidos Spanish Immersion School came in second place with 18% In the second choice section of the ballot in English, Unidos Spanish Immersion School came in second place with 30% In the third choice section of the ballot in English, Unidos Spanish Immersion School came in second place with 25% In the first choice section of the ballot in Spanish, Unidos Spanish Immersion School came in second place with 25% *In the second choice section of the ballot in Spanish, Unidos Spanish Immersion School came in third place with 30% *In the third choice section of the ballot in Spanish, Unidos Spanish Immersion School came in fourth place with 25% Mid Peninsula Spanish Immersion School: *In the first choice section of the ballot in English, Mid Peninsula Spanish Immersion School came in fourth place with 4% In the second choice section of the ballot in English, Mid Peninsula Spanish Immersion School came in third place with 12% In the third choice section of the ballot in English, Mid Peninsula Spanish Immersion School came in third place place with 14% *In the first choice section of the ballot in Spanish, Mid Peninsula Spanish Immersion School came in third place with 7% *In the second choice section of the ballot in Spanish, Mid Peninsula Spanish Immersion School came in fourth place with 7% In the third choice section of the ballot in Spanish, Mid Peninsula Spanish Immersion School came in second place with 24% * Note: While Alcance Spanish Immersion School and Amistad Spanish Immersion School was the second choice in some areas, the committee agreed to move forward the three names with the most votes. Adelante Spanish Immersion School, Unidos Spanish Immersion School, and Mid Peninsula Spanish Immersion School were turned in to my office on May 29. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the
82:55:58Bond Program Consent Items (Action Required)
8.1Approval of Administration Portable Electrical Proposal at Roosevelt School with AramAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Aram Electric will be handling the electrical scope for the new Administration portable installation at Roosevelt School. Financial Impact: $24,950. Within budget. Budget Source: Fund 21 – Measure T GO Bond. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Don Dias, Bond Program Director Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. §
8.2Approval of Administration Portable Site Work at Roosevelt School with DrycoAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Dryco will be handling the site work scope for the new Administration portable installation at Roosevelt School. Financial Impact: $59,626. Within budget. Budget Source: Fund 21 – Measure T GO Bond. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Don Dias, Bond Program Director Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. §
8.3Approval of New Gymnasium and Modernization Project Package G, Change Order #3 at Hoover Community School with Beals Martin, Inc.Action (Consent)
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Rationale: Hoover Community School New Gymnasium and Modernization Project Package G Beals Martin, Inc. Change Order #3 includes four potential change orders (PCOs), as follows: PCO-014 - Additional waterproofing membrane is required for water protection - $15,187.00; PCO-016 - Provide and install terrazzo in the Gymnasium Lobby - $32,612.00; PCO-018 - Additional rebars required at slab on grade edge at CMU wall, restroom wall and classroom wall - $7,314.00; PCO-019 - Add strap bracket for 48 Fire Extinguishers - $993.00. Financial Impact: $56,106.00. Within budget. Budget Source: Fund 21 – Measure T GO Bond. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Don Dias, Bond Program Director Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. §
8.4Approval of Building E Casework Modernization Project, Change Order #1 at Roosevelt Elementary School with Fremont Millwork Co.Action (Consent)
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Rationale: Roosevelt Elementary School Building E Casework Modernization Project Change Order #1 includes one potential change order (PCO), as follows: PCO-001 – Contractor was directed by the District to add casework in rooms 1 and 7 - $4,127.00. Financial Impact: $4,127.00. Within budget. Budget Source: Fund 21 – Measure T GO Bond. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Don Dias, Bond Program Director Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. §
8.5Approval of Modernization Project, Change Order #1 at North Star Academy with Cal-Pacific ConstructionAction (Consent)
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Rationale: North Star Academy Modernization Project Change Order #1 includes six potential change orders (PCOs), as follows: PCO-002 – Per District direction, power for exit light, 2’x2’ troffer and switch was added to this project - $3,210.00; PCO-003 – At the Building G Men’s restroom, a new water closet required unforeseen modification and relocation of wood blocking to meet ADA requirements - $1,346.67; PCO-004 – Per District direction, contractor patched asphalt which was failing prior to construction - $1,053.58; PCO-005 – Per District direction, a new ranch style gate was added at the fire lane and new pedestrian gates with panic hardware were added to this project - $13,059.00; PCO-006 – Per District direction, new exterior FRP doors were added to the scope of this project – $9,000.00; PCO-007 – Per District direction, contractor provided an additional 4’ wide accessible decorative gate with lever lockset and panic hardware next to Building F - $11,117.22. Financial Impact: $38,786.47. Within budget. Budget Source: Fund 21 – Measure T GO Bond. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Don Dias, Bond Program Director Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. §
8.6Approval of Covid-19 Safety Compliance Officer Proposal at Adelante Selby School, Hoover School, and Taft School with Cal, Inc.Action (Consent)
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Rationale: Cal, Inc. will be providing the San Mateo County-mandated safety compliance officer (SCO) services for Adelante Selby School, Hoover School, and Taft School. These officers will be monitoring Covid-19 related site safety compliance, checking each individual into the site daily and checking temperature, holding daily safety meetings, checking for masks and social distancing, and other site safety compliance support. Financial Impact: $58,000. Within budget. Budget Source: Fund 21 – Measure T GO Bond. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Don Dias, Bond Program Director Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. §
8.7Approval of Covid-19 Safety Compliance Officer Proposal at 2950 Fair Oaks Site, Henry Ford School, and Kennedy School with The Safety GuysAction (Consent)
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Rationale: The Safety Guys will be providing the San Mateo County mandated safety compliance officer (SCO) services for 2950 Fair Oaks Site, Henry Ford School, and Kennedy School. These officers will be monitoring Covid-19 related site safety compliance, checking each individual into the site daily and checking temperature, holding daily safety meetings, checking for masks and social distancing, and other site safety compliance support. Financial Impact: $40,000. Within budget. Budget Source: Fund 21 – Measure T GO Bond. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Don Dias, Bond Program Director Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. §
8.8Approval of IDF and Fiber Upgrades Proposal at Adelante Selby School and Roosevelt School with Vanden BosAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Vanden Bos will be providing two new intermediate server distribution frames (IDFs) at Roosevelt School and one new IDF at Adelante Selby School, along with the necessary new fiber data wiring. Financial Impact: $30,250. Within budget. Budget Source: Fund 21 – Measure T GO Bond. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Don Dias, Bond Program Director Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. §
9Bond Program Action Items (Action Required)
9.1Approval of Lunch Shelter Proposal at Roosevelt School with Park PlanetAction
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Rationale: Park Planet will be providing the lunch shelter and basic installation services. Some of the site work associated with the lunch shelter will be handled by the full site modernization contractor that is already under contract with District. This purchase will be handled with a piggyback type procurement method through National Purchasing Partners. Financial Impact: $116,657.89. Within budget. Budget Source: Fund 21 – Measure T GO Bond. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Don Dias, Bond Program Director Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
9.2Approval of Modernization Project, Change Order #2 at Kennedy Middle School with Cal-Pacific ConstructionAction
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Rationale: Kennedy Middle School Modernization Project Change Order #2 includes fifteen potential change orders (PCOs), as follows: PCO-009R1 – Per District direction, off haul of soil was performed by another vendor – credit of ($1,405.80); PCO-010 – Per District direction, mirror replacements were added to scope at select student restrooms - $655.48; PCO-011 – Per District direction, additional off haul of soil was performed by another vendor – credit of ($468.60); PCO-012 – Per District direction, the existing walk-in cooler system was upgraded from a self-contained (capsule Pak) system to a remote (Split Pak) system- $417.83; PCO-013R1 – An unforeseen additional existing door was determined to be in need of replacement during construction – $2,699.31; PCO-014 – An unforeseen existing water line rendered a new water line shown per plans unnecessary – credit of ($1,837.31); PCO-015 – Per District direction, an existing irrigation controller in Room 215 was relocated as part of this project - $1,833.80; PCO-016R1 – The existing condition above the ceiling in Room 211 required the addition of unforeseen framing and infill - $2,990.48; PCO-017 – An unforeseen drain encountered under a concrete walkway required added PVC piping to maintain proper drainage after the completion of new construction in that location - $407.74; PCO-018 – To provide clearance for a new voltage regulator unit above the ceiling in Room 214, the unforeseen relocation of an existing 2” gas line was required - $1,269.78; PCO-019 – In order to meet the design intent at P.E. restroom 426, the unforeseen re-route of existing data cables from the adjacent room 425 was required - $1,256.36; PCO-20R1 – Per District direction, security camera scope was removed from this contract – credit of ($95,850.00); PCO-021 – Changes to landscaping scope required unforeseen additional top soil for a planter - $847.70; PCO-022 – An existing door threshold at the north side of Room 214 was discovered to not be ADA compliant and required unforeseen replacement to correct it - $596.70; PCO-023 – Space limitations required unforeseen electrical junction boxes to allow conduit to be run above the ceiling between classrooms - $714.52. Financial Impact: Credit to District of ($85,872.01). Budget Source: Fund 21 – Measure T GO Bond. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Don Dias, Bond Program Director Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
9.3Approval of Modernization Project, Change Order #2 at Henry Ford Elementary School with Cal Pacific, Inc.Action
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Rationale: Henry Ford Elementary School Modernization Project Cal Pacific, Inc. Change Order #2 includes eighteen potential change orders (PCOs), as follows: PCO-006 – Provide panic hardware on both door leafs in the Multi Use Building - $21,642.65; PCO-008 – Replace 4 hand dryers in A1 Girls’ Restroom and A2 Boys’ - $5,571.80; PCO-009 – Credit for off-haul of soil from Admin Building restroom and restrooms in building A – credit of ($468.60); PCO-010 – Credit for door access card readers at Admin building – credit of ($872.19); PCO-011 – Credit for removal of electrical conduit scope for the security cameras – credit of ($6,503.52); PCO-012 – Furnish and install window shades in nurse’s office, principal office and conference room - $5,079.74; PCO-013 – Relocate conduits, outlets, data outlets and provide dedicated electrical circuit to Fire Alarm panel - $3,158.64; PCO-014 – Additional tile added to boy’s and girl’s restrooms - $1,391.74; PCO-015 – Remove embedded wood strip on concrete floor slab and filled with Ardex in order to receive new flooring - $1,843.87; PCO-016 – Widening of door opening at Principal office in order to meet ADA pull clearance - $1,500.94; PCO-017 – Credit for removal of clock/speaker scope in room A15A and A19A – credit of ($4,529.97); PCO-018 – Change height of chainlike and decorative metal fence from 6 feet to 8 feet and one additional pedestrian gate - $4,686.52; PCO-019 – Furring out a new 2 x 6 walls to allow new plumbing rough-in - $5,445.92; PCO-020 - Concrete path of travel repair at library building sidewalk - $1,198.82; PCO-021 – Credit for removal of exterior door at the Administrative Building E – credit of ($994.78); PCO-022 – Revision to toilet accessories to meet newly adopted district standard - $2,335.74; PCO-026 – Abatement removal of existing flooring at Classrooms B11, B13, C4 and C8 and install new VCT flooring. Install new VCT flooring in room E5 Principal office, E8 Administrative Office Conference Room - $65,287.74; PCO-027 – Removal of two layers of the aluminum shades to accommodate panting of the window frames and reinstall after completion - $2,500.00. Financial Impact: $108,275.06. Within budget. Budget Source: Fund 21 – Measure T GO Bond. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Don Dias, Bond Program Director Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
9.4Approval of Project Inspector Amendment #6 at Hoover Community School with InspectaconAction
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Rationale: The original Hoover School Project Inspector allowance was conservatively estimated at $129,000 before the project began. This amendment adds an additional $90,000 to the Project Inspector allowance at Hoover, which should get us through the remainder of the project. Financial Impact: $90,000. Within budget. Budget Source: Fund 21 – Measure T GO Bond. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Don Dias, Bond Program Director Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
102:56:43Discussion Items
10.1Discussion on COVID-19Discussion
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Recommended Motion: It is the Administration's recommendation that the School Board and Superintendent Baker discuss the procedures followed by the Redwood City School District during the shelter in place order related to COVID-19. Rationale: The School Board and Superintendent Baker will discuss the procedures the Redwood City School District has followed related to Child Nutrition Services, Technology, Professional Development, and Distance Learning during the shelter in place order related to COVID-19. Financial Impact: None at the moment. Submission for Approval Prepared by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
113:29:24Consent Items (Action Required)
11.1Approval of February 28th Board MinutesAction (Consent)
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Rationale: The board minutes have been reviewed by the Clerk, the Superintendent, and Administration. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Eliana García, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. §
11.2Approval of March 11th Board MinutesAction (Consent)
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Rationale: The board minutes have been reviewed by the Clerk, the Superintendent, and Administration. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Eliana García, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. §
11.3Approval of March 18th Board MinutesAction (Consent)
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Rationale: The board minutes have been reviewed by the Clerk, the Superintendent, and Administration. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Eliana García, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. §
11.4Approval of April 1st Board Minutes (Emergency Meeting)Action (Consent)
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Rationale: The board minutes have been reviewed by the Clerk, the Superintendent, and Administration. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Eliana García, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. §
11.5Approval of April 1st Board Minutes (Regular Meeting)Action (Consent)
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Rationale: The board minutes have been reviewed by the Clerk, the Superintendent, and Administration. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Eliana García, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. §
11.6Approval of April 15th Board MinutesAction (Consent)
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Rationale: The board minutes have been reviewed by the Clerk, the Superintendent, and Administration. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Eliana García, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. §
11.7Approval of April 22nd Board MinutesAction (Consent)
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Rationale: The board minutes have been reviewed by the Clerk, the Superintendent, and Administration. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Eliana García, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. §
11.8Approval of May 6th Board MinutesAction (Consent)
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Rationale: The board minutes have been reviewed by the Clerk, the Superintendent, and Administration. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Eliana García, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. §
11.9Ratification of Warrant Register, May 1, 2020 - May 31, 2020Action (Consent)
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Rationale: Education Code Section 42631 states that all payments from funds of a school district shall be made by written order of the governing board of the district. The attached report consists of expenditures from various funds in the amount of $6,480,483.13 for the period May 1, 2020 through May 31, 2020. Financial Impact: The total disbursement from the San Mateo County Treasurer’s Office amounts to $6,480,483.13 and represents actual expenditures for all funds. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Priscilla Aquino-Dichoso, Chief Business Official Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. §
11.10Approval of Agreement between Redwood City School District and Dannis, Woliver & KelleyAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Since July 1, 2011, Dannis, Woliver & Kelley (DWK) has been the District's legal counsel representing the District and staff in labor negotiations and in all matters that pertains to labor relations. DWK is also our legal counsel for all matters related to the oversight of district-authorized charter schools and the bond programs. DWK proposed the following rates for their services for 2020-21: Shareholders and Of Counsel - $265-$360 per hour Special Counsel - $245-$295 per hour Associates - $195-$260 per hour Paralegals and Law Clerks - $130-$180 per hour Rates for individual attorneys may vary within the above ranges depending on the level of experience and qualifications and the nature of the legal services provided. Financial Impact: As of April 30, 2020, Dannis, Woliver & Kelley has billed the District $137,036 for legal services related to labor negotiations & other labor related matters as well charter schools. These costs are charged to the General Fund (Fund 01). Submission for Approval Prepared by: Priscilla Aquino-Dichoso, Director of Fiscal Services Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. §
11.11Approval of Contract for the Implementation of Effective School Solutions (ESS)Action (Consent)
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Rationale: RCSD is looking to strengthen its internal mental health and behavioral programming, and has identified a partner, (ESS) who has specific expertise in this area. By implementing ESS in RCSD, we will be educating our students in the least restrictive environment, collaborate to deliver the best care for every student. ESS will serve 20 students at Kennedy Middle School and will serve as a pilot for the rest of the school year. Financial Impact: Non-Public School (“NPS”) and Non- Public Agency (“NPA”) Special Education Fund, D140. Services for the 2019-2020 school year = $375,485. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Patricia Pelino, Director of Special Education Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. §
11.12Approval of Master Contracts for Non-Public School ("NPS")/Non-Public Agency ("NPA")Action (Consent)
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Rationale: The San Mateo County SELPA office agrees on rates and signs master contracts with Non-Public School (“NPS”)/Non-Public Agency (”NPA”) for each school year. The various districts then prepare Individual Service Agreements (“ISAs”) on individual students directed by Individualized Education Program’s (“IEPs”). The master contract (attached as Exhibit A), which covers the period July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. The attached contracts were received from the SELPA on or before July 1, 2019. The District expects to receive additional contracts as soon as they are processed by the SELPA. These contracts will be brought for ratification to a future Board Meeting. **PLEASE NOTE**: The approved rate sheets for 2020-2021 will be submitted at a future Board Meeting as soon as the San Mateo County SELPA process them. Financial Impact: Non-Public School (“NPS”) and Non-Public Agency (“NPA”) Special Education Fund, D140. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Patricia Pelino, Director of Special Education Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. §
11.13Approval of Local Interagency Agreement(s) to Provide Teacher Interns and Student TeachersAction (Consent)
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Rationale: It is the Administration’s recommendation that the School Board approve the attached interagency agreement(s) to provide education and training to Teacher Interns and Student Teachers pursuing a California Preliminary Teaching Credential. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Patricia Perez, Coordinator of Human Resources Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. §
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12.13:30:28Approval of Facilities Use Agreement between RCSD and Rocketship Redwood City Prep Charter SchoolAction
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Rationale: The terms of Proposition 39 and its implementing regulations (Ed. Code, § 47614; Cal. Code Regs., tit. 5, § 11969.1 et seq.) determine the process by which a charter school requests allocation of reasonably equivalent District facilities for use by the charter school, based on the charter school’s projected Average Daily Attendance (ADA) of District-resident students. Rocketship Redwood City Prep Charter School (Rocketship) has been occupying space at Kennedy Middle School campus for the past several years. The Board approved a preliminary space offer to Rocketship for Rocketship’s Grade 3-5 students to remain at Kennedy, but relocate its younger TK-2 students to the former Hawes Elementary School. However, after further review and discussion, the District agreed to house Rocketship’s entire student population on the former Hawes campus, thereby vacating space at Kennedy for other potential uses. In exchange for a two-year agreement, Rocketship has agreed to limit total ADA in each year to 318 and 323, respectively, and to not seek additional facilities, furniture and equipment from the District during the term. Rocketship will have exclusive use of 12 classrooms, administrative/office and resource room space, and shared use of multipurpose room, kitchen storage and server, playground space and parking. Financial Impact: Please refer to the attached In-Lieu Facilities Use Agreement. Submission for Approval Prepared by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
12.23:32:41Adoption of Resolution 29, The Education Protection Account for Fiscal Year 2020/21Action
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Rationale: Pursuant to Article XIII, Section 36 of the California Constitution, school districts, county offices of education, and community college districts are required to determine how the moneys received from the Education Protection Account are spent in the school or schools within its jurisdiction, provided that the governing board makes the spending determinations in an open session of a public meeting. The language in the constitutional amendment requires that funds shall not be used for the salaries and benefits of administrators or any administrative costs. There is also a requirement that districts must annually post on its website an accounting of how much money was received from EPA and how that money was spent. Redwood City School District is planning to use these funds for salaries and benefits for classroom teachers. Financial Impact: The calculated Education Protection Account funding for the 2020-21 fiscal year is $1,377,238. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Priscilla Aquino-Dichoso, Chief Business Official Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
12.33:34:47Adoption of Resolution 30, Year-End Budget TransferAction
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Rationale: Education Code Section 42601 states that: "At the close of any school year a school district may, with the approval of the governing board, identify and request the county superintendent of schools to make the transfers between the designated fund balance or the unappropriated fund balance and any expenditure classification or classifications, or balance any expenditure classifications of the budget of the district for that school year as necessary to permit the payment of obligations of the district incurred during that school year." The attached resolution is generally a routine matter and is designed to facilitate the accounting processes involved in the closing of current year accounting records. Without this type of action, any budget adjustment at the end of the year would require special action by the Board of Education. Financial Impact: There is no known financial impact at this time. However, any changes in the revenues, expenditures and fund balance will be reported to the school board before the final closing of the books. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Priscilla Aquino-Dichoso, Chief Business Official Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
12.43:36:47Adoption of Resolution 31, Temporary Interfund BorrowingAction
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Rationale: Education Code Section 42603 allows the governing board of a school district to temporarily transfer monies held in a fund of the school district to pay obligations in another fund. The provision does not limit this authority to particular funds and includes no specific exclusions for funds holding restricted dollars. The 120-day period before the ending of the fiscal year begins on March 1, 2020. Education Code 42603 allows temporary transfers of monies between funds during this 120-day period subject to the following limitations: The amount shall be repaid in the same year, or following year if borrowing takes place within 120 days of the fiscal year end. No more than 75% of money held in any fund during the current fiscal year may be transferred Borrowing fund must earn enough income during the current fiscal year to repay the amount transferred Building funds are included in this provision unless the Bond language specifically prohibits borrowing Financial Impact: There is no financial impact. This resolution allows the District to temporarily transfer (loan) monies between funds if necessary to address potential cash flow challenges. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Priscilla Aquino-Dichoso, Chief Business Official Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
12.53:37:48Approval of Purchase of District Licenses for Newsela for 2020-21 School Year
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Rationale: Newsela is an Instructional Content Platform that publishes 10+ high-interest nonfiction articles daily at five reading levels of complexity for grades 2-12 through their proprietary, rapid text-leveling process. Newsela will be providing district-wide licenses for Grades 2-8 in ELA, Social Studies, Science, and Social Emotional Learning, as well as Professional Development for teachers. The content covers a range of topics and exposes students to different types of texts, including: news/current events, famous speeches, primary sources, biographies, careers, myths and legends, and issue spotlight. Eminent nonfiction publishers, including The Washington Post, Scientific American, the Big History Project, and the Smithsonian bring teachers of all subject areas daily content in both English and Spanish that is culturally responsive and covers a range of topics. Their growing library contains over 9,000 informational texts with more added on a daily basis, ensuring teachers access to fresh, relevant content that covers a breadth of topics across all content areas. Newsela’s 11 dimensions of leveling include: sentence length, word frequency, grade-level vocabulary, syntax, text cohesion, organization, subject maturity, background knowledge demands, tension and interest, word and sentence variety, and accessible content with room for cognitive leaps. Leveling is highly aligned to and based on Lexile Levels, helping teachers understand students’ progress within the context of existing reading frameworks. Please see the attachment for a more detailed program explanation. Financial Impact: $79,000 to be paid by one-time funds from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Linda Montes, Assistant Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
133:39:39Board and Superintendent Report
13.1Report from Board Members and SuperintendentReports
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153:48:32Correspondence
163:48:59Other Business/Suggested Items for Future Agenda
173:49:06Board Agenda Calendar
17.1Changes to the Board Agenda ScheduleInformation
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Rationale: The following changes have been made to the Schedule of Board Agenda Items: No new changes have been made since the May 6th agenda. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Eliana García, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
183:50:18Adjournment (Action Required)