1Call to Order
1.1Roll CallProcedural
20:05Welcome
2.1Welcome by the School Board PresidentProcedural
31:16Changes to the Agenda
3.1Changes to the AgendaDiscussion
41:33Approval of Agenda (Action Required)
4.1Approval of AgendaAction
51:59Oral 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.
62:20Bond Program Consent Items (Action Required)
6.1Approval of Additional Furniture Consultant Proposal for Various Sites with Donna MullerAction (Consent)
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Rationale: The focus of these services is on selection of furniture and equipment for the new gym at Hoover School, the new classroom buildings at Garfield School, Orion Alternative School, and Taft School, and the new administration buildings at Adelante Selby School and Roosevelt School. Financial Impact: Total - Not-to-exceed $25,000. 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. §
6.2Approval of Hoover Community School New Gymnasium and Modernization Project Package G Beals Martin, Inc. Change Order #4Action (Consent)
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Rationale: Hoover Community School New Gymnasium and Modernization Project Package G Beals Martin, Inc. Change Order #4 includes seven potential change orders (PCOs), as follows: PCO-017 - Cleaning top of footing at the New Gym - $11,272.00; PCO-020 - Painting of Building J - $37,157.00; PCO-021 - Add additional blocking at parapet walls - $8,179.00; PCO-022 - Paint wood railing by building E - $1,237.00; PCO-023 - Add 16 gauge 2"x2" continuous bent plate - $6,842.00; PCO-024 - Prep flooring at door thresholds and modify bottom of 12 doors - $18,207.00; PCO-025 - Off-haul hazardous soils - $23,531.00. Financial Impact: $106,425. 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. §
6.3Approval of Lunch Shelter Proposal for Roosevelt School with Park PlanetAction (Consent)
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Rationale: This proposal has already been approved in the past but we had to revise the tax percentage and therefore the total dollar amount increased, so sending this back for action with the additional tax included. Financial Impact: Total - $116,917.72. 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. §
6.4Approval of Hoover Community School New Gymnasium and Modernization Project Package O.C. McDonald, Inc. Change Order #1Action (Consent)
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Rationale: Hoover Community School New Gymnasium and Modernization Project Package E O.C. McDonald, Inc. Change Order #1 includes one potential change orders (PCOs), as follows: PCO-001 - Labor escalation and additional overhead costs incurred for the duration of the project being extended from bid duration. Financial Impact: $23,747.73.00. 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. §
6.5Approval of Taft Community School New Buildings, Modernization & Sitework Project Bid Package A Duran and Venables Change Order #2Action (Consent)
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Rationale: Taft Community School New Buildings, Modernization & Sitework Project Bid Package A Change Order #2 includes two potential change orders (PCO's), as follows: PCO-001 - Contractor performed additional excavation associated with unforeseen soil remediation - $12,521.35; PCO-004 - To facilitate the upcoming removal of existing utilities from the building pad, contractor performed over excavation of the building pad to 14" below subgrade and disposed of excess soil - $35,000.00. Financial Impact: $47,521.35. 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. §
6.6Approval of Construction Staking Project Authorization Form for Orion Alternative School with Kier and WrightAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Kier and Wright will be handling the construction staking services (accurate identification of exact building corner and other points in the field) for the Orion Alternative School New Two-Story Classroom Building Project. Financial Impact: Total - $30,000. 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. §
6.7Approval of Special Testing and Inspection Project Authorization Form for Roosevelt School with Ninyo and MooreAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Ninyo and Moore will be handling the special testing and inspection services for the Roosevelt School Modernization Project. Financial Impact: Total - $54,000. 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. §
6.8Approval of Covid-19 Safety Compliance Officer Proposals for Adelante Selby, Hoover, and Taft Schools with Cal Inc.Action (Consent)
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Rationale: Cal Inc. will continue providing Covid-19 safety compliance officer services at Adelante Selby, Hoover, and Taft schools through the end of August. Financial Impact: Total - $85,000 + $25,631 = 110,631. Requested movement from Program Contingency to Projects. 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. §
6.9Approval of Plan Review Fee Invoices for Various Sites with the California Department of Education (CDE)Action (Consent)
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Rationale: The California Department of Education (CDE) will be reviewing all sites design plans and specifications. Financial Impact: Total - $30,502.77. 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. §
6.10Approval of Toilet Partition Purchase and Installation Proposal for Roosevelt School with Service Metal ProductsAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Service Metal Products will provide and install the new toilet partitions at Roosevelt School. Financial Impact: Total - $52,180.48. 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. §
6.11Approval 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 School Board every month or two as the POs are compiled. Financial Impact: Total - $62,213.33. 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. §
6.12Approval of 2950 Fair Oaks Avenue Site Maintenance Project FE Controls Corporation Change Order #2Action (Consent)
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Rationale: 2950 Fair Oaks Avenue Site Maintenance Project Change Order #2 includes two potential change orders (PCOs), as follows: PCO-001 - Per District direction, contractor provided a credit for the removal of CCTV scope from this contract - Credit of ($121,099.58); PCO-002 - Per District direction, contractor provided a credit for the reduction of flooring scope in this contract - Credit of ($16,249.75). Financial Impact: Credit of ($137,349.33) 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. §
7Bond Program Action Items (Action Required)
7.1Approval of Construction Agreement for Roy Cloud School with Mar Con BuildersAction
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Rationale: Mar Con Builders will be handling the construction services for the Roy Cloud School Modernization Project. Financial Impact: Total - $2,652,699. 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 §
7.2Adoption of Resolution #9, Approval of Security Guard Services Resolution and Agreement with Metro Surveillance SecurityAction
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Rationale: Metro Surveillance Security will be providing security guard services at all of our active construction sites. The attached resolution will establish these security services as professional services. Financial Impact: Total - Not-to-exceed $250,000. Requested movement from Program Contingency to Projects. 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 §
83:17Discussion Items
Michelle Smith (2min) — Praised the school's distance learning rollout but raised concern about students being able to access YouTube on district Chromebooks unsupervised during instructional time.
Maria Stockton (3min) — Raised concerns about insufficient PPE protections at school sites for classified staff, broken temperature equipment, lack of protocols for parent entry, and asked why more staff could not work from home.
8.1Discussion on COVID-19Discussion
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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. 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 §
91:56:39Consent Items (Action Required)
9.1Ratification of Warrant Register, July 1, 2020 - July 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 $3,737,752.46 for the period July 1, 2020 through July 31, 2020. Financial Impact: The total disbursement from the San Mateo County Treasurer's Office amounts to $3,737,752.46 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. §
9.2Approval of Agreement between the Redwood City School District and Recology Peninsula ServicesAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Since July 1, 2016, the District's solid waste and recyclable materials collection has been provided by Recology Peninsula Services, under a two year agreement. The current contract with Recology will expire on August 30, 2020. Attached is a renewal agreement for another 2-year term commencing on September 1, 2020 through August 30, 2022. Financial Impact: The annual cost of this agreement is estimated at $127,728 ($10,644 x 12 months) for a total cost of $255,456 over the two-year period. This will be paid from the Unrestricted General Fund. 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. §
9.3Approval of Agreement between the Redwood City School District and Star Vista for Fiscal Year 2020-21Action (Consent)
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Rationale: Star Vista will partner with the Redwood City School District to provide school-based counseling mental health services. Please find below a brief description of the program, location and number of students they will serve: The school-based counseling program consists of 15 hours a week of counseling services at Adelante Selby, Clifford, Garfield, Henry Ford, Hoover, Orion Alternative and Taft, and 30 hours per week at North Star Academy; 20 hours per week at Roy Cloud; 25 hours per week at MIT; and 40 hours per week at Roosevelt for 32 weeks and through June 2021 (excluding four weeks for vacation - Thanksgiving, last two weeks of December, and Spring Break). The program runs 32 weeks (minimum) and services will include, but are not limited to individual and group counseling, classroom support, crisis intervention, teacher consultation, and parent support. Children's Place: Primary Intervention program for students impacted by drug and alcohol abuse in their families. 10-15 students per school are supported through this program 6-8 hours each day for 1-2 days/week. Schools: Garfield, Orion Alternative, Taft and Hoover. School-based Counseling Summer 2021: Counseling services are provided at summer school sites during RCSD summer program. Financial Impact: The agreement is for the total of $384,995, paid to Star Vista to provide these services in our schools. 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. §
9.4Approval of Agreement between the Redwood City School District and United Through Education, Inc. (Garfield and Taft)Action (Consent)
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Rationale: United Through Education, Inc. will design, coordinate and lead four workshops for the Redwood City School District. This program will include weekly virtual classes and individualized support for participants. Each workshop will provide parent education lessons for families in the Redwood City School District. The program's objective is to provide an increase in academic excellence for the enrolled parents and students through the United Through Education curriculum, support families during the transition to distance learning, and support with community resources due to the challenges faced from the COVID pandemic. The first workshop for both schools was held on August 20, 2020. We apologize that the request for board approval came after the first workshop was held due to a miscommunication about the agreement. The next workshop for both schools will be held on August 27, 2020. Financial Impact: Total cost for program is $7,500. This will be paid for out of COVID Relief funds. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Linda Montes, Assistant Superintendent Educational Equity 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. §
9.5Approval of Agreement between the Redwood City School District and United Through Education, Inc. (Henry Ford and Hoover)Action (Consent)
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Rationale: United Through Education, Inc. will design, coordinate and lead four workshops for the Redwood City School District. This program will include weekly virtual classes and individualized support for participants. Each workshop will provide parent education lessons for families in the Redwood City School District. The program's objective is to provide an increase in academic excellence for the enrolled parents and students through the United Through Education curriculum, support families during the transition to distance learning, and support with community resources due to the challenges faced from the COVID pandemic. The first two workshops were held on August 17th and 24th, 2020 for Henry Ford and August 18th and 25th, 2020 for Hoover. We apologize that the request for board approval came after the first two workshops were held due to a miscommunication about the agreement. The next workshops will be held on August 31st and September 1, 2020, respectively. Financial Impact: Total cost for program is $7,500. This will be paid for out of COVID Relief funds. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Linda Montes, Assistant Superintendent Educational Equity 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. §
9.6Approval of Agreement between the Redwood City School District and United Through Education, Inc. (Newcomer Program)Action (Consent)
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Rationale: United Through Education, Inc. will design, coordinate and lead eight Newcomer Workshops for the Redwood City School District. There will be three workshops in August 2020 and five workshops in September 2020. This program will include weekly virtual classes and individualized support for participants. Each workshop will provide parent education lessons for Newcomer families in the Redwood City School District. The program's objective is to provide an increase in academic excellence for the enrolled parents and students through the United Through Education curriculum, support families during the transition to distance learning, and support with community resources due to the challenges faced from the COVID pandemic. The first three workshops for Newcomer families were held on August 12, 19, and 26, 2020. We apologize that the request for board approval came after the first three workshops were held due to a miscommunication about the agreement. The next workshop will be held on September 2, 2020. Financial Impact: Total cost for program is $15,000. This will be paid for out of Newcomer Title III funds. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Linda Montes, Assistant Superintendent Educational Equity 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. §
9.7Approval 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. This contract is coming forth after services have commenced due to a clerical error. 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. §
9.8Approval 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 will 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. This contract is coming forth after services have commenced due to a clerical error. 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. §
9.9Approval 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. These contracts are coming forth after services have commenced due to a clerical error. Financial Impact: Services for the 2020-2021 school year: Special Education Fund N130 SDC teachers -- $547,024; 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. §
9.10Approval 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. This contract is coming forth after services have commenced due to a clerical error. 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. §
9.11Approval of Additional Vendors to be Included with Non-Public School ("NPS")/Non-Public Agency ("NPA") Master ContractAction (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) covers the period of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, was approved by the RCSD Board of Education on August 12, 2020. At that time, it was noted that the District expected to receive additional contracts upon their being processed by the SELPA, and that such contracts would be brought for approval to a future board meeting. Exhibit B - Find the Rate Sheets for additional vendors: BMR Health Services, Inc., ED Theory, LLC., Esther B. Clark -Children's Health Council, Premier Healthcare Services, Startfish Therapies. 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. §
9.12Approval of Board Meeting Calendar, School Assignments and School Committee Assignments for Board Members for the 2020-21 School YearAction (Consent)
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Rationale: The School Board discussed and made a couple of corrections to 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 during the August 12th board meeting. Attached hereto, are the 2020-21 Board Meeting Calendar, 2020-21 School Assignments, and 2020-21 School Committee Assignments for final approval. 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. §
10Action Items (Action Required)
10.11:57:19Adoption of Resolution #6, 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 #6 (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 Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
10.21:59:25Adoption of Resolution #7, 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. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Patricia Perez, Director of Human Resources Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
10.32:01:25Approval 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. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Erin Kekos, Director of Human Resources Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
10.42:04:59Approval of Provisional Internship PermitAction
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Rationale: 3/4th Grade Teacher - Garfield Community School We are requesting a Provisional Internship Permit for Freddy Cossio, a 3/4th grade teacher at Garfield Community School. Mr. Cossio holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from CSU East Bay with an option in Human Resources Management and is working towards completing the requirements to obtain a California Preliminary Teaching Credential. Mr. Cossio has been a substitute teacher in our district for five (5) years and has worked extensively with emergent bilingual and disadvantaged students. Mr. Cossio needs additional time to complete the necessary requirements to qualify for a California teaching credential. His professionalism and passion for teaching combined with his education make him an ideal candidate for this hard to fill position. All teachers need to complete coursework to finish their 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 §
10.52:06:37Adoption of Resolution #8, Sufficiency of Instructional MaterialsAction
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Rationale: As per Education Code 60119 (as revised by Chapter 900, Statutes of 2004) and CCR, Title 5, Section 9531(c), in order to be eligible to received instructional materials funds, the governing board of each district and county office of education is required to hold an annual public hearing to adopt a resolution stating whether each pupil in the district has sufficient textbooks or instructional materials in specified subjects consistent with the content and cycles of curriculum frameworks adopted by the state board. "Sufficient textbooks or instructional materials" means each pupil; including English language learners has a standards-aligned textbook or instructional materials, or both, to use in class and to take home, which have been adopted by the State Board of Education, in the core curriculum areas of reading/language arts, mathematics, science and history-social studies; foreign language and health; and science laboratory equipment for grades 9 to 12 inclusive, as appropriate, must be available. As per Education Code 60119, the Redwood City School District certifies that there are sufficient textbooks or instructional materials for each pupil in the district in each core subject consistent with the content and cycles of the curriculum framework adopted by the State Board of Education. Financial Impact: Governing boards that have met the requirements of Education Code Section 60119 and have also certified compliance with the Instructional Materials Funding Realignment Program (IMFRP) requirements regarding provision of standards-aligned instructional materials for all students (Education Code Section 60422) may spend 100% of any remaining IMFRP funds from that year's allocation for other approved purposes. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Liz Wolfe, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
112:07:38Board and Superintendent Report
11.1Report from Board Members and SuperintendentReports
122:08:26Information
132:08:29Correspondence
142:09:10Other Business/Suggested Items for Future Agenda
152:09:22Board Agenda Calendar
15.1Changes 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 September 9th 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 §
162:10:22Adjournment (Action Required)