1Call to Order
1.1Roll CallProcedural
20:14Welcome
2.1Welcome by the School Board PresidentProcedural
31:20Changes to the Agenda
3.1Changes to the AgendaDiscussion
41:54Approval of Agenda (Action Required)
4.1Approval of AgendaAction
52:34Oral 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.
Maria Stockton (1min) — Thanked the principal Jude and a staff member for quickly installing a safety barrier at Clifford School after she raised the concern at the previous board meeting.
64:05School/Community Reports
6.1The Sobrato Organization ReportInformation
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Rationale: Peter Tsai, Vice President of Real Estate, and Sierra Sousa, Development Associate for The Sobrato Organization will give an overview of a joint project the Redwood City School District and The Sobrato Organization are exploring to create a new mixed-use development to be located at 750 Bradford Street and 603 Jefferson Avenue in Redwood City. This project would create approximately 68 workforce housing units for RCSD staff and faculty at the corner of Jefferson and Bradford, as well as an adjacent 170,00 square foot office building along Bradford on properties currently by TSO and RCSD, respectively. Financial Impact: Not at this moment. Submission for Approval Prepared by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
738:02Bond Program Consent Items (Action Required)
7.138:02Approval of $200,000 Movement from Program Contingency to Energy and Security ProjectAction (Consent)
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Rationale: This movement will cover the security camera and intrusion system construction at Adelante/Selby Spanish Immersion School. Financial Impact: Total - $200,000. Requested movement of $200,000 from Program Contingency to Energy and Security Project. 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. §
7.238:02Approval of Encroachment Permit Fee for Taft School with the City of Redwood CityAction (Consent)
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Rationale: This fee will cover the encroachment permit for the underground utility work that lands off site on the City's land at Taft Community School. Financial Impact: Total - $90,750.78. 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. §
7.338:02Approval of Generator Rental and Purchase Proposals for Orion Alternative School (Formerly John Gill School) with Peterson PowerAction (Consent)
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Rationale: This generator will provide power to the library and multi-use building at Orion Alternative School while the power is down during construction. We will be renting a generator for up to three months while we wait for the new purchased generator to be delivered to the site. Once the purchased generator arrives, we will immediately return the rental. Financial Impact: Rental - 3 months for $17,602 with estimated tax. Purchase - $60,241.82; Total - $77,843.82. 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. §
7.438:02Approval of California Environmental Air Quality (CEQA) Construction Oversight Proposal and Change Order #1 for Orion Alternative School (Formerly John Gill School) with SCS EngineersAction (Consent)
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Rationale: SCS Engineers will be handling the California Environmental Air Quality (CEQA) construction oversight services for the Orion Alternative School (formerly John Gill School) site. Financial Impact: Original Proposal - $37,700; Change Order #1 - $27,560; Total - $65,260. 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. §
7.538:02Approval of Final Plan and Field Review Invoice for Kennedy Middle School Administration and Parking Lot Project with the Division of the State Architect (DSA)Action (Consent)
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Rationale: This check has already been sent to the Division of the State Architect (DSA) and District has received the letter of certification for this completed project. Financial Impact: Total - $29,878.42. 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. §
8Bond Program Action Items (Action Required)
8.138:02Approval of Covid-19 Safety Compliance Officer (SCO) August Proposal and New Agreement for Active Construction Sites with The Safety GuysAction
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Rationale: The Safety Guys will be providing Covid-19 safety compliance officer (SCO) services for all active construction sites for as long as this service is required by County order. This new agreement is setup as a not-to-exceed allowance. The sites and services offered can be adjusted by District at any time. Financial Impact: August Proposal - Not-to-exceed $165,000; New Agreement - Not-to-exceed $1,100,000; Total - $1,265,000. Requested movement of $704,000 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 §
938:34Discussion Items
Michelle Torito (3min) — Described teachers working 10-12 hour days including weekends due to excessive planning, grading, emails, meetings, and state mandates, calling the situation unsustainable and asking for schedule changes and workload relief.
Christina Granado (1min) — A third-grade teacher described an overwhelming workload even when splitting lessons with teammates, questioned the need for the additional attendance form, and asked the board for support to help teachers do their jobs well.
Vanessa Sanchez (1min) — A second-grade teacher reported averaging 82.5 hours of work per week—50 hours above her contracted 32.5—and said the administration's suggestion that most tasks could be done in the 6.5-hour Wednesday prep day was a blatant disregard of teachers' reality.
Rita Melton (1min) — Described lesson preparation now taking four to five times longer than in person, said the district's letter response to RCTA's concerns was devoid of compassion, and asked why teachers are not treated with the same empathy they show students.
Michelle Bond (2min) — A Northstar teacher said she was voluntarily working 12-hour days plus weekends, described physical symptoms of stress, and argued that every minute spent on clerical tasks like the new attendance requirements takes away from quality instruction for students.
Sharon Tsuchiyama (2min) — Described spending four hours planning each lesson and working 10-plus hours a day seven days a week, and asked for scheduling flexibility to hold more small groups, use office hours differently, and build stronger student relationships.
Megan Blackburn (2min) — A fifth-grade teacher at Roosevelt said the current rigid schedule is not good for 10-year-olds, described being unable to complete planning, grading, attendance, and parent communication within contracted hours, and called the workload unsustainable.
Monica Voltz (2min) — Said teachers are working a minimum of 10-hour days seven days a week, described students being pushed through link after link rather than feeling nurtured, and urged the board to provide support and a lighter workload.
Heather Irani (1min) — A 31-year veteran first-grade bilingual teacher at Hoover described spending Labor Day and another full day working at school with her college-age daughter's help, and said the workload is simply not sustainable.
Chelsea Williams (8min) — A middle school math teacher described being live with students or in office hours from 8:15 to 2:00 with 40-plus emails and 50-plus comments to address daily, said lessons take four to five times longer to create, and stated that working 30-plus hours beyond contracted hours each week is not sustainable.
Sandy Hoover (1min) — A TK teacher at Clifford described putting in 12-hour days five days a week just to have weekends with family, listed numerous duties impossible to complete in a seven-hour day, and said the situation is causing anxiety, poor sleep, and is not sustainable long term.
Christy Herrera (2min) — A kindergarten teacher in her 20th year described working a minimum of 12 hours a day every day including weekends, said tech troubleshooting alone adds hours daily, and urged the board to explore using existing platforms like Google Classroom and Seesaw to eliminate redundant reporting forms.
Stephanie Pappalardo (2min) — A middle school RSP teacher advocated for her special education students, describing them as overwhelmed by multiple digital platforms and excessive screen time, and asked the board to reconsider requiring students to do additional work on Wednesdays.
Erin Washburn (2min) — As RCTA president, presented survey data showing 75% of members working more than nine hours above contracted hours and 43% working more than 16 hours above, called the workload a grievable contract violation, and said schedules and attendance tracking must be simplified.
Angie Teeple (2min) — A fifth-grade teacher with 28 years of experience described teachers working six to seven days a week at 12 hours a day, gave the example of spending 90 minutes just to format a single math problem online, and asked the board to acknowledge that teacher well-being is valued.
Katherine Rivera (2min) — As principal of Orion Alternative, offered a silver lining by praising the teachers' amazing work and highlighting how two previously divided parent groups have united this year in supporting both students and staff.
Mohammed Tabrizi (2min) — A parent expressed disappointment that the district did not switch from Google Meet back to Zoom over the summer despite requests made last spring, calling the delay inexcusable and saying it worsened an already difficult learning environment.
Tia Knoedler (1min) — A special education instructional assistant in her eighth year at Roosevelt said the workload is oppressive, demoralizing, and borderline persecutory after only three weeks, and urged the board to prioritize teachers' needs over any parent-driven agenda.
Marlena Goanna Mendoza (3min) — A special education teacher described going to a student's home on her prep day to teach him how to navigate his iPad and read a clock, training her aides in technology, and said countless small but necessary tasks leave her with no time despite working long hours.
Shannon Cody (3min) — Expressed love for the district and its people, acknowledged the difficulty of distance learning, and called for the whole community—teachers, administrators, board, and families—to work together toward what is best for students because none can do it alone.
9.1Discussion 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 §
102:36:31Consent Items (Action Required)
10.12:36:31Acceptance of DonationsAction (Consent)
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Rationale: During the year, the School District and schools receive donations from parents, staff, and community members to help improve student achievement throughout the School District. The Kennedy Middle School Library received an extremely generous donation of $10,000 for books from Ms. Michelle Bellomo. 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. §
10.22:36:31Approval 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. **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. Attachments: Exhibit A - 2020-2021 SELPA Master Contract Exhibit B - Approved 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. §
10.32:36:31Approval of Agreement between Redwood City School District and Peninsula Community Center (PCC) for Fiscal Year 2020-21 (PE+ Program)Action (Consent)
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Rationale: PCC will run the PE+ program at Roosevelt, Hoover, Orion Alternative, Taft, Selby Lane, Garfield, Henry Ford, and Adelante Selby schools beginning August 19, 2020, and ending June 11, 2021. The goal of PE+ is to provide physical activity during the school day, that includes positive and consistent health messages that will result in students' having higher levels of physical fitness, improved self-esteem, lower levels of anxiety and stress, an increased sense of well-being and improvements in academic achievement. PCC will hire or retain key staff and work with appropriate school staff to implement and support specific modules of PE Program in grades K-5. The PE program will use a distance learning model to provide the following: A blend of synchronous and asynchronous classes offered weekly At least 1 synchronous (live) class offered each week Financial Impact: RCSD intends to fund $118,909 of the total cost of PE Plus program with contributions from each school. The Sequoia Healthcare District pays the balance of the program. See attachment. 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. §
10.42:36:31Approval of Agreement between Redwood City School District and Sequoia Healthcare District (Healthy Schools Initiative Grant)Action (Consent)
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Rationale: School health services play a vital role in the academic outcomes of students. Sequoia Healthcare District and RCSD have, as a common objective, the effective and efficient coordination of school-based health programs and services to students and staff. The 2020-21 MOU with the Sequoia Healthcare District (SHD) will formalize and define collaboration and implementation of the Healthy Schools Initiative (HSI) grant, as summarized here: A full-time Director of Health and Wellness, two District Registered Nurses, and one Licensed Vocational Nurse will be partially funded through SHD's Healthy Schools Initiative cooperative agreement. All staff funded through the Healthy Schools Initiative grant will share in the responsibilities for attaining the goals and objectives outlined in the program proposal. The Director of Health and Wellness will oversee all aspects and phases of the project implementation and operations and will collaborate with RCSD administration and staff, and SHD staff. The District Director of Health and Wellness reports directly to the District's Deputy Superintendent, and to the Superintendent on a monthly basis. In addition to supporting full-time wellness staff, SHD will provide funding directly to RCSD to support programs and services provided by third-party agencies either through direct payment to RCSD or through grant funds provided directly to third party agencies. Sequoia Healthcare District will also provide funding directly to RCSD to help fund contracts between RCSD and non-profit agencies as subcontractors to provide services and programs that augment the efforts of the Healthy Schools Initiative. Complete Sequoia Healthcare District MOU attached. Financial Impact: Total HSI grant funding to RCSD $745,777. 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. §
10.52:36:31Approval of Agreement between Redwood City School District and One Life Counseling (Increased Counseling Services)Action (Consent)
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Rationale: This addendum is to approve an increase in counseling services provided by One Life Counseling at Hoover, Taft and Roosevelt as follows: · To increase the maximum cost of contract services to $197,496, which includes a maximum obligation of $137,496 for this amendment agreement; and · To provide the Trauma Support Program at additional schools Taft and Hoover (10 hours/week per site); · To provide School-Based Counseling services as follows: 25 hours each at Taft, Hoover and Roosevelt (25 hours x $57.29/hour x 32 weeks = $45,832) per site for a total increase of $137,496. All other terms and conditions of the Agreement dated AUGUST 3, 2020 between DISTRICT and ONE LIFE COUNSELING shall remain in full force and effect. Financial Impact: $137,496 out of funds allotted for Covid-19 related expenses. 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. §
10.62:36:31Approval of Agreement between Redwood City School District and San Mateo County Office of Education for Library Services for 2020-21Action (Consent)
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Rationale: The library services offered in the agreement are intended to augment and improve the School District's existing library programs and collections and to enable the School District to comply with state credentialing regulations pertaining to the provision of professional library services. Services provided under this contract are not intended to replace those that would be provided by a full-time certificated Library Media Teacher employed by the School District. Virtual Professional Development: Provide regular, ongoing, training sessions for the District's library staff, and registration fee for one attendee per contracted site for two partial-day opportunities. Virtual Support Services: Assist the School District, school administration and library staff through a community of practice to include: assessment, collection development, and leadership. Financial Impact: The total of $38,160 will be paid for out of the General Fund budget. 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 request of any board member. §
10.72:36:31Ratification of Warrant Register, August 1, 2020 - August 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 $4,364,278.01 for the period August 1, 2020 through August 31, 2020. Financial Impact: The total disbursement from the San Mateo County Treasurer's Office amounts to $4,364,278.01 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. §
11Action Items (Action Required)
11.12:36:31Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Redwood City School District and the California School Employees AssociationAction
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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 §
11.22:36:31Approval of Variable Term Waiver RequestAction
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Rationale: Ignacio Leon Guillen fills a 5th grade Spanish Immersion teacher position at Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School. Ignacio has shown proficiency in the California Standards for the Teaching Profession Standards in many areas. This is remarkable especially for a new teacher in California. He attempted all three sections of the CBEST and passed two sections. He has also passed CTEL1 and completed course work for CTEL2. Ignacio is working on completing the remainder of the requirements in order to clear his credential. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Patricia Perez, Director of Human Resources Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
11.32:36:31Approval of Personnel Changes for 2020-21Action
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Rationale: Due to changes in staffing needs within the Facilities Department & the District Office , the following position changes are requested for 2020-2021. Additional positions needed : · Effective July15, 2020 1.0 FTE Custodian - District Office. Needed for daily cleaning and sanitization of the District Office due to threat of COVID-19. Financial Impact: Approximately: $65,000 - $70,000. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Patricia Perez, Director of Human Resources Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
122:37:19Board and Superintendent Report
12.1Report from Board Members and SuperintendentReports
132:44:13Information
13.1Information on San Mateo County Investment Fund - July, 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: Gross earnings for the month ending July 31, 2020 were 1.718%. The current average maturity of the portfolio is 1.80 years with an average duration of 1.74 years. The portfolio continues to hold no derivative products. Please copy and paste the link below to view the investment report for July 2020: https://treasurer.smcgov.org/sites/tax.smcgov.org/files/July_2020_Investment_Report.pdf Please copy and paste the link below to view the copies of the Investment Reports and the Compliance Reports: https://treasurer.smcgov.org/ investment-information Submission for Approval Prepared by: Priscilla Aquino-Dichoso, Chief Business Official Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
142:44:23Correspondence
152:45:09Other Business/Suggested Items for Future Agenda
162:46:06Board Agenda Calendar
16.1Changes to the Board Agenda ScheduleInformation
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Rationale: The schedule of board agenda items will be presented at a future board meeting in September. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Eliana García, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
172:47:06Adjournment (Action Required)