1Call to Order
1.1Roll CallProcedural
20:15Welcome
2.1Welcome by the School Board PresidentProcedural
31:15Changes to the Agenda
3.1Changes to the AgendaDiscussion
43:09Approval of Agenda (Action Required)
4.1Approval of AgendaAction
53:49Oral Communication - If you have public comment related to a Regular Board Meeting item, please post it on: (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3rKbPfVCTpOsK5ILqjnU2u-h-NuNx-vUq4OZxYNVR8lc4aQ/viewform?usp=sf_link) prior to the Regular Board Meeting or immediately upon the meeting opening.
Pam Barish (2min) — A kindergarten teacher at Henry Ford expressed stress about last-minute school-of-choice student transfers disrupting teacher planning just before the school year starts, and asked the board and superintendent to ensure all such movement is completed by Friday.
66:45School/Community Reports
6.16:45Bond Program Progress Tracking Matrix and Construction Progress Photo UpdateInformation
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Rationale: The Bond Program will present a progress tracking matrix, as well as a photo presentation pertaining to the construction progress. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Don Dias, Bond Program Director Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
6.215:10Report from Redwood City Education Foundation (RCEF)Information
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Rationale: RCEF Executive Director, Jason Galisatus will report to the School Board a back-to-school campaign sponsored by RCEF to provide our most vulnerable students with tools and support they need during this time of distance learning. Financial Impact: None at this time. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Jason Galisatus, RCEF Executive Director Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
71:01:07Bond Program Consent Items (Action Required)
7.11:01:07Approval of Security Guard Proposal with MetroAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Based on the continued vandalism and theft attempts at our active construction sites, we proceeded with security guards at active construction sites through the month of July. One of the proposals extends all active construction sites through July and the other proposal covers the additional hours in June that were requested by District. Financial Impact: June additional hours allowance requested by District - $10,719; July - $73,791; Total - $84,510. 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. §
7.21:01:07Approval of Additional Covid-19 Safety Compliance Officer Proposal (SCO) for Adelante Selby, Hoover Community School, and Taft Community School with Cal Inc.Action (Consent)
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Rationale: All active construction sites in the County of San Mateo require a safety compliance officer (SCO) to monitor the safety of the job site and workers. These officers have been in place since the initial County order required and will continue as mandated. Financial Impact: Total - $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. §
7.31:01:07Approval of Soil Mitigation Plan (SMP) Project Authorization Form (PAF) for Orion Alternative School (formerly known as John Gill School) with Ninyo and MooreAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Ninyo and Moore will be handling the oversight and testing associated with the Soil Mitigation Plan (SMP) at Orion Alternative School (formerly known as John Gill School). Financial Impact: Total - $76,300. 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. §
7.41:01:07Approval of Special Testing and Inspection Project Authorization Form (PAF) for Clifford School with Ninyo and MooreAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Ninyo and Moore will be handling the construction-related special testing and inspection services for Clifford School. Financial Impact: Total - $44,900. 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. §
7.51:01:07Approval of Classroom Moving Services Proposal for Roosevelt School with ChipmanAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Chipman will be handling the classroom moving services for Roosevelt School. Financial Impact: Total - $20,741.90. 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. §
7.61:01:07Approval of Security Camera and Intrusion Conduit and Wiring Rough-in Proposals for Adelante Selby School with ETAAction (Consent)
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Rationale: ETA will be handling the site security camera and Administration building conduit and wiring rough-in for Adelante Selby School in preparation for camera and motion detector installation. Financial Impact: Full site security camera conduit and wiring rough-in - $37,958.11 Administration building intrusion conduit and wiring rough-in - $3,910.50 Total - $41,868.61. 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. §
7.71:01:07Approval of Measure T Bond Program $20K and Under Items Tracking ListAction (Consent)
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Rationale: This tracking sheet provides the School Board with all recent items $20k or under in a comprehensive list. This list will be sent to the Board every month or two as the POs are compiled. Financial Impact: Fiscal year 19/20 - $87,768.43; Fiscal year 20/21 - $42,938.96; Total - $130,707.39. 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. §
7.81:01:07Approval of Architect Additional Service Proposals for Hoover School with CSDAAction (Consent)
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Rationale: CSDA is requesting additional services fee for design of additional path of travel improvements that were identified during construction as well as site scope changes for a relocated play structure and design of additional paving around the perimeter of the building that was requested by District. Financial Impact: Path of travel additional services - $6,480; Site scope changes - $22,100; Total - $28,580. 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. §
81:01:45Bond Program Action Items (Action Required)
9Discussion Items
9.11:01:45Discussion on COVID-19Discussion
Katherine Stewart (1min) — Expressed concern about in-person childcare mixing cohorts and strongly urged the district to send out student schedules to parents as soon as possible, even if not fully finalized.
Alli Gilmore (1min) — Thanked the district for its childcare efforts, noting it is critical for working parents who have limited options.
Becky Fouch (2min) — Asked the board to clarify whether Zoom would be allowed alongside Google Meet given Google's delayed fixes, and raised concerns that teachers may not have received necessary technology equipment despite CARES Act funds being available.
Michelle Smith (3min) — Thanked the district for all its work, raised concerns about the very short synchronous meeting blocks for young students based on summer school experience, expressed gratitude for the childcare space provision, and supported allowing Zoom for breakout room functionality.
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Rationale: 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. Superintendent Baker and Assistant Superintendent Liz Wolfe will share information regarding the reopening of schools as it pertains to distance learning. Items discussed will be: - Staff Members Guide to Excellent Distance Learning (sample schedules indicating times teachers meet with students); - Parent Guide (what they can expect); - Review administrator expectations; - Review RCTA MOU. 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 §
9.22:39:12Discussion on Board Meeting Calendar, School Assignments and School Committee Assignments for Board Members for the 2020-21 School YearDiscussion
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Rationale: The School Board will discuss the board meeting dates proposed for the 2020-21 school year, in addition to the school assignments and school committee assignments for board members for the 2020-21. It is the Administration's recommendation that the School Board discuss the following items: 2020-21 Board Meeting Calendar; 2020-21 School Assignments (for Board Members only); 2020-21 School Committee Assignments (for Board Members only). 2019-20 School Committee Assignments attached for reference only. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Eliana García, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
102:51:32Consent Items (Action Required)
10.12:51:32Approval of Local Interagency Agreement(s) to Provide Education and Training to Credential CandidatesAction (Consent)
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Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Patricia Perez, Director 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. §
10.22:51:32Approval of Agreement between the Redwood City School District and One Life Counseling for Fiscal Year 2020-21Action (Consent)
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Rationale: One Life Counseling will partner with the Redwood City School District to provide school-based mental health services: 1) Resiliency Support Program and 2) Trauma Support Program at Roosevelt and Kennedy. Please find below a brief description of the requested increase in services: 1) Resiliency Support Program - 3 clinicians providing a combined 25 hours of weekly mental health support for students and teachers at Kennedy, Roosevelt and Hoover; 2) Trauma Support Program - 1 social worker and 1 Clinician providing 12-18 hours of weekly assessment and trauma treatment services. Services for both programs will occur at Roosevelt and Kennedy schools. Services will include, but are not limited to: individual and group counseling, classroom support, crisis intervention, teacher consultation, and parent support. Financial Impact: The agreement is for a total of $60,000 paid to One Life Counseling to provide these services in our schools. $60,000 is paid by Sequoia Healthcare District - Healthy School Initiative. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Andrea Garen, Director of Health and Wellness 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. §
10.32:51:32Approval of Non-Public School ("NPS")/Non-Public Agency ("NPA") Master ContractsAction (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, 2020 through June 30, 2021. The attached contracts were received from the SELPA on or before July 1, 2020. The District expects to receive additional contracts as soon as the San Mateo SELPA approves them. These contracts will be brought for approval at a future Board Meeting periodically. Attachments: Exhibit A - 2020-2021 SELPA Master Contract Exhibit B - 2020-2021 NPA/NPS Rate Sheets 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. §
10.4Approval of Agreement between the Redwood City School District and Adrian Amandi for Visual Impairment and Assistive Technology ServicesAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Adrian Amandi will provide training, assessment, and consultation services during the 2020-2021 school year to students with visual impairments so they may access the core and expanded core curriculum. Financial Impact: Services for the 2020-2021 school year = $135,066.67. Special Education Fund N134. 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. §
10.5Approval of Agreement between the Redwood City School District and Dr. Rebekah Will to Provide Audiology ServicesAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Dr. Rebekah Will to provide training, assessment, and consultation services during the 2020-2021 school year to students with audiology services so students may access the core and expanded core curriculum. Financial Impact: Services for the 2020-2021 school year = $73,125. Audiologist Fund N535. 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. §
10.6Approval of Agreement between the Redwood City School District and EvalGroup for Special Education ProvidersAction (Consent)
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Rationale: EvalGroup will provide SLP Estee Reeves, SDC teachers Ian Candelaria, Sam Cronin, Brooke Rodriguez and school psychologist Sarah Hanrahan for assessments, IEP meetings, and direct therapy, class instruction during the 2020-2021 school year so students may access the core and expanded core curriculum. Financial Impact: Services for the 2020-2021 school year: Special Education Fund N130 SDC teachers -- $537,432; Special Education Fund N134 SLP -- $176,528; Special Education Fund N540 Psychologist -- $188,000. 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. §
10.7Approval of Agreement between the Redwood City School District and Ivonne Watson to Provide Psychological EvaluationsAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Ivonne Watson will provide training, assessments, and consultation services during the 2020-2021 school year for RCSD students to access the core and expanded core curriculum. Financial Impact: Services for the 2020-2021 school year = $63,000 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. §
11Action Items (Action Required)
11.12:52:40Adoption of Resolution 3, Approval of Education Code Options for Teaching AssignmentsAction
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Rationale: EC 44256(b ) expands the authorization for the holder of a Multiple Subject or a Standard Elementary Teaching Credential to teach in a departmentalized setting below grade 9. EC 44258.2 allows the holder of a Single Subject or Standard Secondary Teaching Credential to be assigned to teach classes in grades 5 through 8 in a middle school. Each teacher on the attached list has met the requirement(s) for subject matter competence and possesses the required skills and preparation to teach the proposed assignment. Their flexibility to work outside of their credential authorization allows the district to staff middle schools appropriately as the number of students at a given site fluctuates each year changing the annual site based credential requirements necessary to deliver appropriate services to students. The Deputy Superintendent is satisfied that each of the teachers on the attached list has adequate knowledge of each subject to be taught. Attachments: Resolution 3 - Teacher Consent Form(s) Kathryn Marinos: EC 44256 (b) English Christian Baquero EC: 44256 (b) Social Science Diane Camara EC: 44256 (b) English Jacqueline Le EC: 44256 (b) Math Michael McAdams EC: 44256 (b) Science Susan Novikoff EC: 44256 (b) Science Irma Aguilar Figueroa EC: 44256 (b) Science Melissa Vandermolen EC: 44256 (b) English Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Patricia Perez, Director of Human Resources Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
11.22:55:17Adoption of Resolution 4, Reduction of Certain Classified Services for Fiscal Year 2020-21Action
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Rationale: Due to the reduction or discontinuance of particular kinds of service pursuant to Education Code Section 45117, the School Board resolves that the legal number of classified district employees as stated in Resolution #4 (attached) not be reemployed for the 2020-21 school year. Financial Impact: Reduction to General and Categorical funds to be determined. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Wendy Kelly, Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
11.32:57:39Approval of Local Assignment Options in Areas of Special Skill and Preparation Outside of Credential AuthorizationAction
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Rationale: Ed Code 44258.7 (c & d) allows a credentialed teacher with special skills and preparation outside his or her credential authorization to be assigned with his or her consent to teach an elective provided the assignment is approved by a District Committee on Assignments. Ed Code 44258.3 . (a) The governing board of a school district may assign the holder of a credential, other than an emergency permit, to teach any subjects in departmentalized classes in kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 12, inclusive, provided that the governing board verifies, prior to making the assignment, that the teacher has adequate knowledge of each subject to be taught and the teacher consents to that assignment. The Committee on Assignments met in August 2020 and reviewed syllabus proposals provided by teachers and/or Principals for each assignment. The Committee is satisfied that each teacher on the attached list has consented to teach the proposed elective assignment and also that each teacher has met the requirement(s) for subject matter competence to teach the proposed elective assignment. Attachment: - Committee Recommendation Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Erin Kekos, Director of Human Resources Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
11.43:00:22Approval of Provisional Internship PermitAction
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Rationale: Middle School Drama - Kennedy Middle School We are requesting a Provisional Internship Permit for Sara Rosenbloom, a Middle School Drama teacher at Kennedy Middle School. Ms. Rosenbloom has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Musical Theater and 15 years of experience in theater production. Her work experience includes several years of directing and choreographing productions for children ages 5-15 years. Ms. Rosenbloom is experienced in teaching musical theater, voice, Shakespeare, Chekhov, Restoration, International Phonetics Alphabet and various forms of dance that include Jazz, Tap, Modern, Hip-Hop and Contemporary. Ms. Rosenbloom needs additional time to complete the necessary requirements to qualify for a California teaching credential. Her combination of teaching experience and education make her an ideal candidate for this hard to fill position. 5th Grade Teacher - Garfield Community School We are requesting a Provisional Internship Permit for Karinna Chong, a 5th grade teacher at Garfield Community School. Ms. Chong is a graduate student at Santa Clara University. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with a minor in Urban Education and is working towards completing the requirements to obtain her California Preliminary Teaching Credential. Her background includes extensive professional and academic training in Applied Behavior Analysis and she has worked extensively with emergent bilingual and disadvantaged students. Ms. Chong needs additional time to complete the necessary requirements to qualify for a California teaching credential. Ms. Chong's studies in Urban Education and Psychology combined with her work in education make her an ideal candidate for this hard to fill position. 7th Grade Social Studies/Science Teacher - Kennedy Middle School We are requesting a Provisional Internship Permit for Chelsea Strangman, a 7th grade Social Studies & Science teacher at Kennedy Middle School. Ms Strangman holds a Bachelor degree in Modern Literary Studies from the University of California Santa Cruz and is applying to programs to obtain her California teaching credential. Ms. Strangman has worked at Kennedy Middle School in two long term substitute assignments this year, one of which flowed over into remote teaching in the Spring semester due to COVID-19. Ms Strangman's professionalism and passion for teaching combined with her education make her an ideal candidate for this hard to fill position. All teachers need to complete coursework to finish there credential programs. A diligent search has been conducted for suitable credentialed teachers or suitable qualified internship teachers to fill these positions. The Provisional Internship Permit (PIP) was created in response to the phasing out of emergency permits and became effective on July 1, 2005. It allows an employing agency to fill an immediate staffing need by hiring an individual who has not yet met the subject matter competency requirement needed to enter an internship program. The PIP is only available at the request of an employing agency. Holders of the PIP are restricted to service with the employing agency requesting the permit. The District will provide orientation, guidance and assistance to these teachers and will help them seek and enroll in subject matter training, such as workshops or seminars and site-based courses along with training in test-taking strategies to assist in meeting subject matter competence related to the permit. Public school districts must present this notice to the governing board in a public meeting. This must be an action item on the agenda and not part of the consent agenda. The PIP will be issued for one year and is renewable only once upon completion of renewal requirements. Financial Impact: N/A. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Patricia Perez, Director of Human Resources Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
11.53:02:18Approval of Variable Term Waiver RequestAction
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Rationale: Marite Barboza fills a 3rd grade bilingual teacher position at Hoover School that was hard to fill and continues to be in the 20-21 school year. Ms. Barboza received her Bachelor degree from California State University, East Bay and has been a great asset to our district. She has shown proficiency in the California Standards for the Teaching Profession Standards in many areas. Ms Barboza tried to complete her requirement in order to obtain her Preliminary Multiple Subject credential, however due to COVID-19 she was not able to do so, therefore, Ms. Barboza needs additional time to complete the requirements for her Preliminary California teaching credential. Her combination of education and experience make her an ideal teacher for this hard to fill position. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Patricia Perez, Director of Human Resources Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
11.62:51:32Approval of Updated RCTA Contract Language and RCTA/RCSD Tentative AgreementsAction
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Rationale: There is a shortage of Substitute teachers in San Mateo County and it is a common occurrence for many districts in the County to be short substitute teachers to cover employee absences throughout the year. The attached Memorandum of Understanding amends Article 6.11 Substitute Compensation in the RCTA Collective Bargaining Agreement by adding an option for the District to hire up to five (5) Substitute Guest Teachers for the 2020-21 school year. Substitute Guest Teachers will commit to working every day of the school year for the Redwood City School District and in exchange will receive a higher daily pay rate and District paid health insurance benefits. Substitute Guest teachers will be used to fill both short and long term leave assignments as needed. The Memorandum of Understanding expires in full on June 30, 2021 unless extended by mutual written agreement. The cost of each Substitute Guest Teacher is approximately $72,000. Financial Impact: $72,000 - $360,000. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Patricia Perez, Director of Human Resources Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
11.72:51:32Approval of Professional Development with National Urban AllianceAction
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Rationale: The focus for the Redwood City/NUA partnership will be to build conviction, capacity and confidence to close the opportunity gap for all students. The opportunity gap refers to the ways in which race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, English language proficiency, economic status, familial living situations, or other factors contribute to or perpetuate lower educational expectations, aspirations, and achievement. RCSD began the partnership with NUA January 2019. The work will continue in the 20-21 school year that includes virtual PD training and co-teaching and mentoring for teachers as part of their synchronous classes. NUA Mentors will provide a total of 60 virtual coaching days throughout the school year with teachers at the new NUA sites: Adelante Selby, Clifford, Kennedy, MIT, and Orion/MI. The three NUA Lab sites: Garfield, Hoover and Roosevelt will receive virtual support from the NUA Mentors and RCSD Coaches. NUA Agreement: - Project Director: 10 days to meet with district administrators, coaches, site administrators across all the NUA Sites; - August 17th-18th Virtual Professional Development for all NUA teachers grades 4-8; - Academic Year 2020 - 2021 60 Virtual Teacher Mentoring Days and student connections with two NUA Mentors. Financial Impact: $143,000. Title II PD $28,000 Title IV Academic Enrichment $65,000 LCAP Supp/Conc $50,000 Submission for Approval Prepared by: Linda Montes, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent of Educational Equity Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
11.83:03:52Adoption of Resolution 5, Sequoia Federal Credit Union Credit Card SignatureAction
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Rationale: Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Facilities Maintenance & Operations Department is finding it more difficult to make routine procurement and needs to use a credit card as most vendors do not accept purchase orders or wait for the regular processing of check payments for certain products that are of high demand or low supply. The attached Board resolution is needed to by the Sequoia Federal Credit Union to establish a credit card account for the district in the name of the Director of Facilities Maintenance and Operations. A report of credit card activities will be submitted to the Board for review on a quarterly basis. Financial Impact: It is essential to have this account in order to manage the occasional need for a credit card in the event that a purchase order is not accepted. There is no specific financial impact relative to this recommendation. However, a report of activities will be submitted to the board on a quarterly basis. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Priscilla Aquino-Dichoso, Chief Business Official Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
123:05:37Board and Superintendent Report
12.1Report from Board Members and SuperintendentReports
13Information
13.13:20:092020-21 Adopted Budget and 2020-21 COVID-19 Operations Report for Connect Community Charter School and RCSD Review of Connect's 2020-21 Adopted Budget and COVID-19 Operations ReportInformation
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Rationale: It is the Administration's recommendation that the School Board receive information on the 2020-21 Adopted Budget, 2020-21 COVID-19 Operations Report for Connect Community Charter School. It is the Administration's recommendation that the School Board review the attached letter from the Redwood City City School District regarding the review of and findings concerning Connect Community Charter School's COVID-19 Operations Report and Adopted budget for fiscal year 2020-21. As a sponsoring district to Connect Community, Redwood City School District is responsible for the fiscal oversight of the charter school. The charter school has the same budget reporting requirements as a regular school district (Adopted Budget, First Interim, Second Interim and Unaudited Actual). Attached is a letter from the Redwood City City School District regarding the review of and findings concerning Connect Community Charter School's COVID-19 Operations Report and Adopted budget for fiscal year 2020-21. Financial Impact: The total proposed General Fund budget for Connect Community Charter School for the 2020-21 fiscal year is approximately $2.3 million. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Connect Community Charter School and shared by Priscilla Aquino-Dichoso, Chief Business Official Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
13.23:21:482020-21 Adopted Budget and 2020-21 COVID-19 Operations Report for KIPP and RCSD Review of KIPP's 2020-21 Adopted Budget and COVID-19 Operations ReportInformation
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Rationale: It is the Administration's recommendation that the School Board receive information on the 2020-21 Adopted Budget, 2020-21 COVID-19 Operations Report for KIPP. It is the Administration's recommendation that the School Board review the attached letter from the Redwood City School District regarding the review of and findings concerning KIPP's COVID-19 Operations Report and Adopted budget for fiscal year 2020-21. As a sponsoring district to KIPP, Redwood City School District is responsible for the fiscal oversight of the charter school. The charter school has the same budget reporting requirements as a regular school district (Adopted Budget, First Interim, Second Interim and Unaudited Actual). Attached is a letter from the Redwood City School District regarding the review of and findings concerning KIPP's COVID-19 Operations Report and Adopted budget for fiscal year 2020-21. Financial Impact: The total proposed General Fund budget for KIPP for the 2020-21 fiscal year is approximately $9.4 million. Submission for Approval Prepared by: KIPP and shared by Priscilla Aquino-Dichoso, Chief Business Official Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
13.33:22:062020-21 Adopted Budget and 2020-21 COVID-19 Operations Report for Rocketship and RCSD Review of Rocketship's 2020-21 Adopted Budget and COVID-19 Operations ReportInformation
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Rationale: It is the Administration's recommendation that the School Board receive information on the 2020-21 Adopted Budget, 2020-21 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) and 2020-21 COVID-19 Operations Report for Rocketship. It is the Administration's recommendation that the School Board review the attached letter from the Redwood City School District regarding the review of and findings concerning Rocketship's COVID-19 Operations Report and Adopted budget for fiscal year 2020-21. As a sponsoring district to Rocketship, Redwood City School District is responsible for the fiscal oversight of the charter school. The charter school has the same budget reporting requirements as a regular school district (Adopted Budget, First Interim, Second Interim and Unaudited Actual). Attached is a letter from the Redwood City School District regarding the review of and findings concerning Rocketship's Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) and COVID-19 Operations Report for 2020-21. Financial Impact: The total 2020-21 proposed General Fund budget for Rocketship Redwood City Prep is approximately $3.7 million. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Rocketship and shared by Priscilla Aquino-Dichoso, Chief Business Official Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
13.43:22:14Information on San Mateo County Investment Fund - June, 2020Information
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Rationale: Education Code Sections 41001 and 41002 generally provide that all money received by or apportioned to a school district shall be paid into the county treasury "to be placed to the credit of the proper fund of the district". Education Code Section 41015 authorizes school districts to invest "special reserve" or "surplus" funds, stating that the governing board of any school district or any county office of education which has funds in a special reserve fund of the district or county office of education or any surplus moneys not required for the immediate necessities of the district or county office of education, is hereby authorized to invest all or any part of the funds in any of the investments specified in Sections 16430 or 53601 of the Government Code. Historically, districts in San Mateo County have been depositing all of their funds to the county treasury. The County Treasurer has made investment decisions for the school districts, which is not a unique practice statewide. School district funds on deposit with the county treasury, along with funds deposited by other agencies, are placed in a County "investment pool", and profits and losses realized from these invested funds are shared among the pool participants in proportion to the amount invested. Financial Impact: The following are the gross pool earnings for fiscal year 2019-2020. Month End (June): 1.485%. 4th Quarter (April - June): 1.581%. Fiscal Year End 2019-2020: 1.911%. The current average maturity of the portfolio is 1.75 years with an average duration of 1.70 years. The portfolio continues to hold no derivative products. Please copy and paste the link below to view the copies of the investment report for June 2020. https://treasurer.smcgov.org/investment-reports-cy-2020 Submission for Approval Prepared by: Priscilla Aquino-Dichoso, Chief Business Official Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
13.53:22:5045-day Revision of 2020-21 RCSD’s Adopted BudgetInformation
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Rationale: Per Education Code Section 42127(h), no later than 45 days after the Governor signs the annual Budget Act, the school district shall make available for public review any revisions in revenues and expenditures that it has made to its budget to reflect the funding made available by that Budget Act. The Governor signed the 2020-21 State Budget into law on June 29, 2020; the 45-day period ends on August 13, 2020. The changes to the 2020-21 RCSD Adopted Budget are primarily due to restoration of the LCFF funding to the 2019-20 level with no 10% cut and no cost-of-living-adjustment (COLA) and the inclusion of the estimated funding for the federal CARES Act. Financial Impact: The net increase in the 2020-21 General Fund ending balance is $971,207. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Priscilla Aquino-Dichoso, Chief Business Official Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
143:25:03Correspondence
153:25:17Other Business/Suggested Items for Future Agenda
163:29:12Board Agenda Calendar
16.1Changes to the Board Agenda ScheduleInformation
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Rationale: The Schedule of Board Agenda Items will be presented to the School Board at the August 26th board meeting. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Eliana García, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
173:29:57Adjournment (Action Required)