10:01Call to Order
1.1Roll CallProcedural
23:52Oral Communication on Closed Session Items Only
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3Closed Session 5:30-7:00 pm
3.1CSEA Negotiations Update
3.2RCTA Negotiations Update
43:46Reconvene to Regular Session at Approximately 7:00p.m.
4.1Roll CallProcedural
4.2Report Out on Closed Session from 2.24.21Information
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50:01Welcome
5.1Welcome by the School Board PresidentProcedural
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64:54Changes to the Agenda
6.1Changes to the AgendaDiscussion
74:54Approval of Agenda (Action Required)
7.1Approval of AgendaAction
85:59Oral Communication
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97:31School/Community Reports
9.1Presentation from the Mandarin Immersion Program on their Lunar New Year CelebrationInformation
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Rationale: The Redwood City School Board would like to open the board meetings by showcasing art work, music, plays, and projects from students district-wide. This week, the School Board would like to present the Lunar New Year Celebration from students in the Mandarin Immersion Program. Please click on the following links to access the video: Mandarin Immersion Program Lunar New Year Celebration via Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=CkiWkiu5_jY&feature=youtu.be Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Eliana García, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
1017:30Bond Program Consent Items (Action Required)
10.1Approval of Kindergarten Classroom Bathrooms Remodel Proposal for Hoover Community School with Beals MartinAction
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Rationale: Beals Martin will be handling the construction services for the four kindergarten classroom bathroom remodels at Hoover Community School. Financial Impact: Total - $42,654. 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 §
10.2Approval of Sink Rental Proposal for Roy Cloud School with UnitedAction (Consent)
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Rationale: We are requesting a $20,000 allowance for sink rentals at Roy Cloud School to get us through the modernization project per the attached rental rates. Financial Impact: Total: Not to exceed $20,000 allowance. 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. §
10.3Approval of Special Testing and Inspection Project Authorization Form (PAF) #16-1 for Hoover Community School with Ninyo and MooreAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Ninyo and Moore has been handling the special testing and inspection services for Hoover Community School. This Project Authorization Form (PAF) will provide an additional $30,000 allowance to get us through to project completion. Financial Impact: Total: $30,000. Requested movement from Program Contingency to 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. §
10.4Approval of Measure T Bond Program Tracking List for Items Under $20KAction (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: $91,846.88. 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. §
10.5Approval of Asphalt Replacement Project Construction Agreement for Hoover Community School with Galeb PavingAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Galeb Paving will be handling the construction services for the asphalt replacement project at Hoover Community School. Financial Impact: Total: $397,300. Requested movement from Program Contingency to 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. §
11Bond Program Action Items (Action Required)
12Discussion Items
12.118:09Discussion on COVID-19Discussion
Cameron Hoffman (3min) — Urged the board and administration to reopen schools with urgency and decisiveness, calling out passive language and noting that only Taft met the county's definition of 'reopened,' and requesting an MOU deadline.
Allison Oford (3min) — Requested a regular reopening dashboard for community visibility, thanked staff returning without vaccines, and argued that returning to campus this school year is worthwhile for mental health and to prepare for a stronger fall.
Mary Beth Maloney (1min) — Welcomed the progress toward reopening but urged concrete action for middle school students to return to campus given the crucial developmental period.
Mercedes Kielczkowski (3min) — As a child and adolescent psychiatrist, described worsening mental health impacts of distance learning and implored the board to reopen schools immediately, citing strong local and national safety data.
Katherine Stewart (2min) — Expressed that she would not send her child back until a pediatric COVID vaccine is available, and asked the district to support robust distance learning options for families who choose to remain remote.
Heidi (2min) — Criticized the board's prior lack of guidance for eroding trust between teachers and parents, called for immediate policies to return students safely, and asked for more transparent and proactive communication from the administration.
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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
12.21:53:37Discussion on Recent iReady Diagnostic Exam ResultsDiscussion
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Rationale: It is the Administration's recommendation that the School Board receive information and discuss the recent iReady districtwide assessment results. i-Ready is an integrated math and reading program that consists of i-Ready Assessment (a K-12 adaptive diagnostic with standards mastery and growth monitoring) and i-Ready Instruction (a K-8 personalized learning program). Used by more than 7 million students nationwide, this assessment and instructional tool is designed to inform instruction and enable high-quality blended learning. i-Ready undergoes continuous research, review and improvement to improve the teaching and learning experience and drive the greatest student gains. Learn more about how i-Ready works . In Redwood City, we have been using i-Ready since the fall of 2020. We derive great value from the program because it provides ongoing data and actionable insights to keep teachers at the center of student learning and empowers them to address students' individual needs and support meaningful progress. Moreover, it is adaptive and delivers engaging instruction most appropriate to each student's unique learning needs while providing the necessary supports to make increased expectations achievable for all students. Financial Impact: $129,806. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Liz Wolfe, Assistant Superintendent, Ed Services Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
12.32:36:24First Reading and Discussion of Board Policy 1340 - Access to District RecordsDiscussion
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Rationale: It is the Administration's recommendation that the School Board read and discuss Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 1340 - Access to District Records. This policy has been updated to reflect new law AB1819 which allows members of the public to use their own equipment on district premises, free of charge, to photograph, copy, or reproduce a disclosable district record, provided that the equipment does not make physical contact with the record. The administrative regulation updates the list of confidential public records to include the prohibition against releasing an employee's personal email address, upon request from the employee. The administrative regulation also reflects new law AB 1819 which allows members of the public to use their own equipment, free of charge, to photograph, copy, or reproduce a disclosable district record on district premises, provided that the means of copying or reproducing the record does not require the equipment to make physical contact with the record, does not damage the record, and does not result in unauthorized access to the district's computer systems or secured networks. This policy has been discussed by the Policy Committee. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Wendy Kelly, Deputy Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
12.42:39:49First Reading and Discussion of Board Policy 3280 - Sale or Lease of PropertyDiscussion
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Rationale: It is the Administration's recommendation that the School Board read and discuss Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 3280 - Sale or Lease of Property. This policy has been updated to reflect new law SB 820 which adds, until July 1, 2024, an exception to the requirement that boards appoint an advisory committee for the sale or lease of district-owned property if the property has not operated as an early childhood education facility or for elementary or secondary instruction, and new law SB 98 which authorizes, until July 1, 2024, the proceeds from the sale or lease of property purchased entirely with local funds to be used for any one-time general fund purpose if certain conditions are met. The policy also adds material regarding the authorization for boards to meet in closed session with real property negotiators, the requirement to notify the Office of Public School Construction within 90 days if the district sells property that utilized funds received from a state school facilities program within the previous 10 years and the proceeds were not used for specified purposes, and conditions under which the State Allocation Board may require a return of the funds. This policy has been discussed by the Policy Committee. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Wendy Kelly, Deputy Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
132:42:12Consent Items
13.1Approval of February 10th 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 February 12th 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. §
13.3Second Reading and Approval of Board ByLaw 9100 - OrganizationAction (Consent)
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Rationale: This bylaw was first discussed at the January 27, 2021 board meeting. 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. §
13.4Approval of Addendum to 2020-21 Measure U Application for McKinley Institute of TechnologyAction (Consent)
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Rationale: The McKinley School Site Council approved recommendations for changes to their 2020-21 Measure U application on February 1, 2021. Once MIT received the carryover from 2019-20, there was $63,295 in additional funds available to spend. The Site Council voted to spend the carryover funds on student Chromebooks in order to maintain the 1 to 1 initiative of equal access for students. This will also support an updated 21 st century classroom which will allow students to access 21 st century literacy applications at school and at home. These devices will be distributed to incoming 6th graders and they will be able to use them until they graduate as 8th graders. MIT Site Council also approved the purchase of 350 headphones for students. These headphones will provide students with the added benefit to talk and hear while online which allows them to access programs that allow for student voice. Site Council also took into consideration that supplies may not be shareable next school year so it would be important for headphones to be provided for each student. Members voted to approve the recommendations. An updated application for Measure U funds is attached for review. Financial Impact: Please see attachment for details. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Nikolaos Fanourgiakis, Principal, McKinley Institute of Technology 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 Addendum to 2020-21 Measure U Application for Roy Cloud SchoolAction (Consent)
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Rationale: The Roy Cloud School Site Council held an online discussion on November 30, 2020 and again on January 25, 2021 and made recommendations for changes to their 2020-2021 Measure U application. Additional funds are available due to the resignation of the K-2 Primary Instructional Associate, programs that were not purchased, and the carryover of $42,056 from 2019-20. The Site Council voted to use $14,100 to purchase 30 Chromebooks and to use $24,000 to contract with Legarza Sports to provide two Learning Hub Coaches to supervise first and second grade Learning Hubs January - June, 2021. The Site Council also voted to allocate the remaining $37,893 for purchasing instructional supplies and digital applications and licenses. Members voted to approve the recommendations in an online meeting format. An updated application for Measure U funds is attached for review. Financial Impact: Please see attachment for details. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Diane Prystas, Principal, Roy Cloud School 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 Disposal of Dated and Damaged Library MaterialsAction (Consent)
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Rationale: These books were weeded from a few of the RCSD libraries. Librarians were instructed to use the CREW method to determine which books to weed from the Library. As part of this process, all librarians have offered any books weeded from their library to be offered to other schools before being discarded. Additionally, Librarians were instructed to discard damaged books which could not be repaired to a state where they could be circulated. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Kyle Brumbaugh, Director of Technology and Innovation 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 Amended 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 curriculum. The amended agreement is due to higher VI assessments needed this school year. Financial Impact: Services for the 2020-2021 school year = $180,933.34 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. §
14Action items
14.12:42:42Approval of the Second Amendment to the Agreement between the Redwood City School District and the National Urban AllianceAction
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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 Spanish Immersion, Clifford, Kennedy, MIT, Orion, Garfield, Hoover and Roosevelt. The NUA Mentors have provided a total of 63 virtual coaching days from September-January. Due to the volume of requests for additional coaching days, RCSD and NUA seek to add additional days to their current contract to cover the days requested. Financial Impact: $5,500 - Funding source is Title I. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Linda Montes, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent of Educational Equity Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
14.22:45:14Approval of Release of Temporary TeachersAction
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Rationale: Attachment: To be distributed at board meeting. Financial Impact: Reduction to General and Categorical funds to be determined. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Erin Kekos, Director of Human Resources Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
14.32:47:16Approval of Public Health Institute's Safely Opening Schools CollaborativeAction
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Rationale: The goal of the Public Health Institute's Safely Opening Schools (SOS) Learning Collaborative Program is to create a collective of districts that share feedback on process and improvements as they roll out routine rapid antigen testing for students and staff. The SOS seeks to show that routine rapid antigen testing for students and staff can support safer reopening of schools during the pandemic. The Program is committed to including a diverse group of California elementary schools serving historically marginalized communities. The Program seeks to advance racial equity in health and education across California, and will prioritize working with districts where reopening is most urgent including schools serving: large numbers of children of essential workers; predominantly Black and Latinx communities hardest hit by COVID-19; students requiring special education and other special needs; and those students who are under performing in remote learning environments. The California Department of Public Health ("CDPH"), on behalf of State of California, is providing free test kits to participating districts for the duration of the Program. RCSD will be implementing this pilot program beginning March 1, 2021 at Taft and Henry Ford. School administrators and office staff at Taft and Henry Ford, as well as district nurses have received training from Safely Opening Schools and Primary Diagnostics. The training covered use of the software platform (Primary Diagnostics) and certified our nurses to administer and read results for the rapid tests. The test is a self administered mid-nasal swab that offers results in 15 minutes. Taft and Henry Ford staff working on-site will be tested twice a week; students with parent/guardian consent will be tested once a week. If a rapid test returns a positive result, the staff member or student will be offered a Curative PCR test and the appropriate response protocol from the Pandemic Recovery Framework will be implemented. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Erin Kekos, Director of Human Resources/Induction Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
14.42:50:032021 CSBA Delegate Assembly NominationsAction
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Rationale: CSBA's Delegate Assembly is a vital link in the association's governance structure. Working with local districts, county offices, the Board of Directors and Executive Committee, Delegates ensure that the association reflects the interests of school districts and county offices of education throughout the state. There are two required Delegate Assembly meetings each year. The Delegate Assembly provides policy direction for the association, elects officers and directors, and ensures that the association reflects the interests of school districts and county offices of education. The Delegate Assembly consists of: More than 280 elected board members from CSBA's 21 geographic regions; 34 members of the Board of Directors; Past presidents of CSBA serving on local school boards; The immediate past president of the California County Boards of Education. As described in Article III, Section 1, of CSBA's Bylaws, the Delegate Assembly has the following powers and duties: Adopt the policy platform every two years. The policy platform provides a broad framework for implementing the association's vision, mission and strategic directions, and as such guides the association's policy and political leadership activities; Adopt policies and positions as needed to supplement the policy platform; Provide testimony or input on critical issues during special hearings at Delegate Assembly meetings; Elect the association's officers and Board of Directors; Serve on standing committees, councils, task forces, and focus groups; Adopt the corporate bylaws; Provide two-way communication with local board members; Provide advocacy on behalf of children, public education, school boards and the Association; Support and participate in the association's activities and events. Election to Office: Delegates are elected by CSBA member boards in the region the delegate is elected to represent and serve a two-year term. Nominees for a delegate seat must be a school board member of a CSBA member board within that geographic region. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Eliana García, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
152:52:28Board and Superintendent Reports
15.1Report from Board Members and SuperintendentReports
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Rationale: The School Board and Superintendent Baker will report out on meetings, attended events, upcoming events, school site visits, etc. Financial Impact: None at this moment. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Eliana García, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent
163:00:30Information
16.1Information on San Mateo County Investment Fund - January, 2021Information
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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". Pursuant to California Education Code Section 41015, the District may invest all or part of funds deposited in a Special Reserve Fund or any surplus monies not required for the immediate necessities of the District in any of the investments specified in California Government Code Sections 16430 or 53601. 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 January 31, 2021 were 1.067%. Current average maturity of the portfolio is 1.73 years with an average duration of 1.68 years. The portfolio continues to hold no derivative products. Please copy and paste the link below to view the investment report for January 2021: https://treasurer.smcgov.org/sites/tax.smcgov.org/files/January_2021_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 §
173:00:36Correspondence
17.1Correspondence
183:00:44Other Business/Suggested Items For Future Agenda
193:00:57Board 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 are no new updates. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Eliana García, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
203:05:08Adjournment
20.1Adjourn the MeetingAction