1Call to Order
1.1Roll CallProcedural
2Oral Communication on Closed Session Items Only - If you have public comment related to a Closed Session item, please post it on: (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3rKbPfVCTpOsK5ILqjnU2u-h-NuNx-vUq4OZxYNVR8lc4aQ/viewform?usp=sf_link) prior to the Closed Session Meeting or immediately upon the meeting opening
3Closed Session 6:00-7:00pm
3.1Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation. Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) – Two Potential CasesInformation
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40:01Reconvene to Regular Session at Approximately 7:00pm
4.1Roll CallProcedural
4.2Report Out on Closed Session from 11.4.20Procedural
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50:12Welcome
5.1Welcome by the School Board PresidentProcedural
61:12Changes to the Agenda
6.1Changes to the AgendaDiscussion
71:15Approval of Agenda (Action Required)
7.1Approval of AgendaAction
81:29Oral 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
91:41Bond Program Consent Items (Action Required)
9.1Approval of Taft Community School New Buildings, Modernization and Sitework Project Bid Package B Sanco Pipelines Change Order #2Action (Consent)
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Rationale: Taft Community School New Buildings, Modernization and Sitework Project Bid Package B Change Order #2 includes one potential change order (PCO), as follows: PCO-003 - An elevation conflict between the new 12" storm drain and existing electrical duct bank required various unforeseen adjustments to below grade utility line layouts as well as associated changes to plumbing and electrical systems - $39,153.47. Financial Impact: $39,153.47. Within budget. Budget Source: Fund 21 - Measure T GO Bond. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Don Dias, Bond Program Director Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. §
9.2Approval of California Environmental Air Quality (CEQA) Construction Oversight Add Service Proposal 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. This add service extends the allowance for hours of oversight to ensure SCS is on site for any and all associated excavation or movement of soil associated with the CEQA process. Financial Impact: Total - $43,720. 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. §
9.3Approval of Picnic Table Purchase and Installation Proposal for Roosevelt School with Park PlanetAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Park Planet will be providing turnkey installation services for picnic tables that go under the new lunch shelter at Roosevelt School. Financial Impact: $33,721.92. 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. §
9.4Approval of Special Testing and Inspection Agreement Project Authorization Forms (PAFs) for Various Sites with Ninyo and MooreAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Ninyo and Moore will be providing the special testing and inspection services as follows: -Soil mitigation plan oversight at Garfield School. -Additional soil mitigation plan oversight at Orion Alternative School (Formerly John Gill School). -Additional special testing for Roosevelt School Admin Portable. -Construction related special testing and inspection for Roy Cloud School. Financial Impact: -Garfield School - $48,400 - Requested movement from Program Contingency to project. -Orion Alternative School (Formerly John Gill School) - $56,640 + $56,640 = $113,280 - Requested movement from Program Contingency to project. -Roosevelt School - $1,888 - Within budget. -Roy Cloud School - $26,242 - 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. §
9.5Approval of Classroom Moving Services Proposal for Roosevelt School with ChipmanAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Chipman will be handling the moving services at Roosevelt School. Financial Impact: $20,587.53. 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. §
9.6Approval of Surveying and Staking Agreement Project Authorization Forms (PAFs) for Garfield and Roosevelt Schools with Kier and WrightAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Kier and Wright will be handling the construction related staking at Garfield School and boundary surveying at Roosevelt School. Financial Impact: -Garfield School - $30,000 - Requested movement from Program Contingency to project. -Roosevelt School - $24,300 - 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. §
9.7Approval of Toilet Partition Proposal for Roy Cloud School with Service MetalAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Service Metal will be providing and installing the toilet partitions for Roy Cloud School. Financial Impact: Roy Cloud School - $31,970 - 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. §
9.8Approval of Interim Housing Removal Asphalt Repair Proposals for Henry Ford School and Kennedy Middle School with DrycoAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Dryco will be handling the asphalt repairs associated with the removal of the interim housing portables at Henry Ford School and Kennedy Middle School. Kennedy required a large area of new asphalt in addition to the area under the portable ramps. Financial Impact: -Henry Ford School - $39,885 - Within budget. -Kennedy School - $23,550 + $32,677 = $56,227 - 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. §
10Bond Program Action Items (Action Required)
112:37School/Community Reports
11.1Presentation of Beginning Teacher Support & Assessment Program (BTSA)/InductionInformation
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Rationale: It is the Administration's recommendation that the School Board learn about the Induction Program planned for the 2020-21 school year. Please refer to the BTSA Induction Board Memo, attached hereto. Financial Impact: Up to $225,000 funded by Supplemental/Concentration funds and C252 Induction general funds. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Erin Kekos, Director of Induction Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
1237:37Discussion Items
Katherine Stewart (1min) — Expressed concern that Mandarin immersion students choosing to stay in distance learning would lose live, interactive Mandarin instruction and urged the board to confirm that synchronous Mandarin immersion teaching would continue remotely.
Indra Hernandez (1min) — Was called but did not unmute and could not be reached.
12.1Discussion on COVID-19Information
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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
131:43:19Consent Items (Action Required)
13.1Approval of September 16th Board MinutesAction (Consent)
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Rationale: The board minutes have been reviewed by the Clerk, the Superintendent, and Administration. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Eliana García, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. §
13.2Approval of September 23rd Board MinutesAction (Consent)
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Rationale: The board minutes have been reviewed by the Clerk, the Superintendent, and Administration. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Eliana García, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. §
13.3Approval of September 30th Board MinutesAction (Consent)
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Rationale: The board minutes have been reviewed by the Clerk, the Superintendent, and Administration. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Eliana García, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. §
13.4Approval of October 2nd Board MinutesAction (Consent)
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Rationale: The board minutes have been reviewed by the Clerk, the Superintendent, and Administration. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Eliana García, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. §
13.5Approval of Agreement between the Redwood City School District and United Through Education, Inc. (Orion Alternative Mandarin Immersion, Roosevelt School, and Taft Community School)Action (Consent)
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Rationale: United Through Education, Inc. designed, coordinated and led four workshops for Orion Alternative Mandarin Immersion, Roosevelt and Taft Schools in October 2020. This program included weekly virtual classes and individualized support for participants. The program's objective was to increase knowledge of the main technology platforms used during Distance Learning for both parents and students. All materials were bilingual (English and Spanish). These sessions were given in Spanish. The workshops were held on October 1, October 8, October 14, and October 21, 2020. We apologize that the request for board approval comes after the workshops have been completed. There was a misunderstanding about the timing of the agreement. United Through Education believed it had gone for board approval, but it had not. Changes have been implemented to assure this does not happen again. Financial Impact: Total cost for program is $7,500. This will be paid for out of Covid funds. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Liz Wolfe, Assistant 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. §
13.6Approval of Agreement between Redwood City School District and United Through Education, Inc. (5th through 8th grade students)Action (Consent)
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Rationale: The United through Education program will offer three parent engagement workshop programs during the 2020-21 school year for families with students in grades 5-8 in the Redwood City School District. Each program will include 8 weekly virtual classes and individualized support for participants. The program's objective is to provide an increase in academic excellence for the enrolled parents and students through the United Through Education curriculum, to support families during the transition to distance learning and to offer support with community resources due to the challenges faced from the COVID pandemic. The program will especially focus on students who are having difficulties with distance learning. All materials are bilingual (English and Spanish). The cost of the program will cover instructors and assistant compensation, textbooks, workbooks, and books to read at home, supplies, materials for projects, and insurance. Financial Impact: Total cost for each 8-session workshop is $15,000. The total cost for the 2020-21 school year for all three workshops is $45,000. This will be paid for out of the LCP budget. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Liz Wolfe, Assistant 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. §
13.7Approval of Agreement between the Redwood City School District and Redwood City PAL (Redwood City Community Schools)Action (Consent)
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Rationale: This Memorandum of Understanding stands as evidence that Redwood City PAL and Redwood City School District (RCSD) will work together toward the mutual goal of providing virtual online enrichment, after school enrichment, health and wellness mental health services, and sports opportunities and programs for students attending Taft, Hoover, and Garfield Community Schools. Both agencies believe that offering sports, education, and enrichment programs will provide youth with experiences that help these students build life skills that will support long-term success in school and life. Approval is requested for this MOU between the PAL Redwood City and the Redwood City School District for Redwood City Community Schools. The term of this agreement is to be effective during the 2020-2021 academic school year. Financial Impact: No cost. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Antonio Pérez, Director of Student Services on behalf of Pati Ortiz, Director of Community School Partnerships 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. §
13.8Approval of Addendum to 2020-21 Measure U Application for Orion Alternative Mandarin ImmersionAction (Consent)
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Rationale: The Orion Alternative Mandarin Immersion School Site Council met on September 17, 2020 and made recommendations for changes to their 2020-21 Measure U application due to teaching and learning in Distance Learning through January 19, 2021. The following changes are proposed for Measure U for Orion Alternative Mandarin Immersion School for the 2020-21 school year: Elimination of the Maker Instructor classified position due to limitation of hands on learning on site in the Maker Space and shared materials in the classroom for a savings of $23,000. Pay for online tools and technology repair of tools as needed for a cost of $3,000. Pay for reading materials and take home reading materials for students to have at home during Distance Learning for a cost of $4,326. Increase the cost of .50FTE of Reading Intervention teacher from $61,074 to $66,008 due to staffing changes from June 2020 to August 2020. Pay for classified and certificated staff to provide reading support during and after school hours for identified students reading below grade level as well as reading enrichment opportunities to engage students in reading during Distance Learning. Pay for supplemental math materials at a cost of $17,950 for all students in grades K-5. Decrease contribution towards Physical Education program due to decrease in overall costs during Distance Learning from $23,000 to $6,716. Eight of the members in attendance voted to approve the recommendations. One member was absent. An addendum to the application for Measure U funds is attached for review. Financial Impact: Please see attachment for details. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Katherine Rivera, Principal, Orion Alternative 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. §
13.9Approval of Addendum to Agreement between Redwood City School District and National Urban AllianceAction (Consent)
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Rationale: The focus for the RCSD/NUA partnership is to build conviction, capacity and confidence to close the opportunity gap for all students. The NUA has worked in partnership with our eight NUA Schools - Adelante Selby, Clifford, Kennedy, MIT, Orion Mandarin Immersion, Garfield, Hoover and Roosevelt. The NUA Mentors have provided a total of 60 virtual coaching days from September-October. Due to the volume of requests for additional coaching days, RCSD and NUA seek to add an additional three days to their current contract to cover the days requested through November. NUA Dates Requested to our existing contract: Additional three days for each mentor (November 17th-19th-20th). Financial Impact: $12,000 from Title II Professional Development. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Linda Montes, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent of 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. §
13.10Approval of Board Bylaw 9323 - Meeting ConductAction (Consent)
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Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Wendy Kelly, Deputy 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. §
13.11Approval of Board Policy 5141.5 - Mental HealthAction (Consent)
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Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Wendy Kelly, Deputy 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. §
142:01:28Action Items (Action Required)
14.1Approval of a Return to In-Person Teaching and Learning with a Staggered Start as of Tuesday, January 19, 2021Action
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Rationale: We plan for all grade levels (PreK-8) to be back participating in in-person teaching and learning on school campuses with a start date of Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Our plan addresses two requirements with which all San Mateo schools must comply in order to implement in-person teaching and learning: Implementation of the Four Pillars: Details on the safety measures and protocols developed by a district committee during the spring and summer. Ongoing testing for district employees: The district's plan and contract with Curative to test employees on an ongoing basis. In addition, we held an information forum with medical providers for our teachers and staff, which was well attended. District staff also completed a teacher questionnaire to survey which teachers plan to participate in the Hybrid Model. The vast majority of our educators plan to be back on school campuses in early 2021. The return to in-person teaching and learning means that families who choose to return to school campuses in January will participate in the Hybrid Mode. Families who choose not to participate in the Hybrid Model will have the opportunity to continue with the Full Distance Model. In the meantime, before our proposed return on school campuses, we expanded our Learning Hubs and plan to launch a Pilot Program in early November. Both of these initiatives provide in-person, targeted, and specialized support and services for small groups of students on school campuses. We will be closely following the work of our teachers and staff during the Pilot Program as that will help us determine any improvement that we need to make for January. 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 §
14.2Adoption of Resolution 13, Resolution Declaring Intent to Lease Surplus PropertyAction
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Rationale: The School District has been working on leasing school sites since closures in 2019. To date, all available sites have been leased under various arrangements, with the exception of the former Adelante school site. After the termination of an initial lease prior to occupancy, the School District applied for a use permit from the City of Redwood City to shorten the length of time it may take a tenant to assume occupancy of the property. That process is anticipated to be completed and a conditional use permit to support a private school operation is anticipated to be issued on or about November 1, 2020. The School District now desires to begin seeking new lease proposals. Pursuant to Education Code Section 17466, before ordering the disposition of surplus property, the School Board must adopt a Resolution in a regular open meeting, by a two-thirds vote of its members, declaring its intention to lease the property. The Resolution must identify the date of a governing board meeting at which proposals for the lease of said properties shall be reviewed and declared, and notice of the date of said meeting must be given in accordance with applicable laws. The proposed Resolution expresses the School Board's intention to issue an updated RFP seeking lease proposals and fixes December 9, 2020 as the date on which proposals will be reviewed by the School Board, which date may be delayed to January 13, 2021 if the Superintendent determines that additional time is needed to secure proposals. A form of RFP is presented with this item. Financial Impact: Please refer to the attachments. Submission for Approval Prepared by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
14.3Approval of Personnel Changes for 2020-21Action
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Rationale: Due to changes in staffing needs at School Sites the following position changes are requested for 2020-2021. Additional positions needed : • 11.20 FTE Campus Supervisors - For additional support with temperature taking and screening of students, staff and visitors at sites due to the COVID-19 pandemic. One 7 hour (0.933 FTE) Campus Supervisor per site. Financial Impact: Approximately total: $268,800. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Patricia Perez, Director of Human Resources Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
152:03:42Board and Superintendent Report
15.1Report from Board Members and SuperintendentReports
162:20:28Information
16.1Information Regarding the Teacher Residency Program for Special Education Teachers with San Mateo County Office of Education and Alder Graduate School of EducationInformation
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Rationale: It is the Administration's recommendation that the School Board review information regarding a partnership between Redwood City School District and San Mateo County Office of Education/Alder Graduate School of Education to support three special education teacher residents for the 2021-2022 school year. San Mateo County Office of Education, in conjunction with Alder Graduate School of Education, is offering a special education teacher residency program for the 2021-2022 school year. Teacher residents will participate in a rigorous teacher preparation program through the lens of equity and inclusion. Teacher residents will be recruited from the Redwood City Community to pursue a teaching credential and Master's degree. Teacher Residents will... -Earn a Master's Degree and Teaching Credential in one year. -Apprentice four days a week with an expert teacher in RCSD. -Attend seminars with program instructors one day a week at the San Mateo County Office of Education -Engage in critical conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion with a mentor, instructors, and peers. -Receive priority consideration for a full-time teaching position upon completing the program. -Do all of this at a cost that is affordable and includes financial support. -A living stipend will be paid from the San Mateo County Office of Education to Teacher residents. The district contribution to participate in this program is $5,000 for each Teacher resident. Teacher Resident Mentors will: -Welcome a teacher resident into their classroom for the 2021-2022 school year. -Partner with the teacher resident through weekly coaching, lesson planning, assessment review, California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP) review, classroom management in order to support the resident's growth as an educator, similar to a typical student teaching experience but more comprehensive. -Attend a residency mentor seminar at San Mateo County Office of Education one Friday per month in which the resident will serve as a substitute teacher for the mentor. -Receive a $2,000 stipend for being a mentor. The purpose of this program is to attract and retain special education teachers to our district. Special Education teaching positions are historically hard to fill and often filled by contracted workers. By reaching out to our local communities to participate in the Teacher Residency program, we are hopeful that we will be able to hire teacher residents into special ed teaching positions at the conclusion of the program (for the 2022-2023 school year). Financial Impact: Via a SMCOE contract, $15,000 for 3 Teacher Residents from General Fund $6,000 Stipend for 3 Teacher Mentors from General Fund. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Erin Kekos, Director of Human Resources/Induction Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
16.2Contract Update Information and Credit Card SummaryInformation
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Rationale: It is the Administration's recommendation that the School Board review the attached list of contracts that the Administration has signed during the period June 16, 2020-June 30, 2020 and July 1, 2020-September 30, 2020 as well as the summary of District Office credit card activities from May 17, 2020 through September 14, 2020 and Facilities Department from August 16, 2020-September 14, 2020. At the May 8, 2019 board meeting, the Board approved a revision to Board Policy 3312, which provides guidelines for contract administration. The revised policy allows the Superintendent and the Chief Business Official to enter into all contracts up to $60,000, with some exceptions. Financial Impact: Total amount of contracts signed from June 16, 2020-June 30, 2020 is $10,000 and for July 1, 2020-September 30, 2020 is $61,071,942.79. Total expenditures using District Office Visa credit card from May 17, 2020-September 14, 2020 is $6,846.97 and Facilities Visa Credit card from August 16, 2020 to September 14, 2020 is $470.97. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Priscilla Aquino-Dichoso, Chief Business Official Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
16.3San Mateo County Office of Education Review of 2019-20 Unaudited Actuals for Redwood City School District and Connect, KIPP and Rocketship Charter SchoolsInformation
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Rationale: It is the Administration's recommendation that the School Board review the attached San Mateo County Office of Education letter including the District's Financial Profile and General Fund Historical Summary. In accordance with Education Code Section 42100, the San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE) has completed its review of the 2019-20 Unaudited Actuals Financial Reports of Redwood City School District including the district-authorized charter schools, Connect Community Charter School, KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory Charter School and Rocketship Redwood City Preparatory Charter School. Upon review and approval, SMCOE transmitted the reports to the California Department of Education. Attached is the SMCOE review letter along with the District's Financial Profile and General Fund Historical Summary which were updated based on the 2019-20 Unaudited Actuals and 2020-21 Adopted Budget data. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Eliana García, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
172:20:34Correspondence
182:20:57Other Business/Suggested Items for Future Agenda
192:21:45Board Agenda Calendar
19.1Changes to the Board Agenda ScheduleInformation
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Rationale: The following changes have been made to the Schedule of Board Agenda Items: - There have been no recent changes. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Eliana García, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
202:25:31Adjournment (Action Required)