1Call to Order
1.1Roll CallProcedural
2Oral Communication on Closed Session Items Only
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3Closed Session 5:00-7:00pm - Not Open to the Public
3.1Closed Session for Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Superintendent’s Evaluation)Information
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3.2Update on CSEA Negotiations
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3.3Public Employee Leaves of Absence (Gov Code §54957) Consideration to Approve Unpaid Personal Leave for School Office Assistant I, effective 8/4/2021 through 6/20/2022Information
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4Reconvene to Regular Session at Approximately 7:00p.m.
4.1Roll CallProcedural
4.2Report Out on Closed Session from 6.30.21Information
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5Welcome
5.1Welcome by the School Board PresidentProcedural
6Changes to the Agenda
6.1Changes to the AgendaDiscussion
7Approval of Agenda (Action Required)
7.1Approval of AgendaAction
8Oral Communication
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9School/Community Reports
9.1Showcase of the Redwood City School District 2020-21 Promotions and GraduationsInformation
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Rationale: The Redwood City School District Administration will showcase for the School Board a video containing the 2020-21 promotions and graduations. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Eliana García, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
10Bond Program Consent Items (Action Required)
10.1Approval of Modernization and New Building Project Change Order #4 for Orion Alternative School with Sausal CorporationAction
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Rationale: Orion Alternative School Modernization and New Building Project Bid Package G Change Order #4 includes seven potential change orders (PCOs), as follows: PCO-013 - Added cost for the inclusion of plastic laminate countertops after scope clarification - $54,810.79; PCO-024.1 - Added cost for the revision of door hardware components, including electrical hardware - $19,678.74; PCO-025 - Added cost for the revision of decorative gate hardware - $10,538.03; PCO-026 - Contractor is directed to modify columns and include splices - $1,941.37; PCO-029 - Added cost to provide concrete sonotube encasement to protect columns in deep footings - $3,753.39; PCO-031 - Contractor is directed to install a guardrail at raised deck - $3,353.71; PCO-035 - Added cost for the provision of connection calculations for sun-screens - $1,758.49. Financial Impact: $95,834.52. 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 New Buildings, Modernization and Sitework Project Change Order #2 for Taft School with DrycoAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Taft Community School New Buildings, Modernization and Sitework Project Bid Package C Change Order #2 includes two potential change order (PCO), as follows: PCO-002 - Contractor provided a credit back after a large reduction in the amphitheater scope - ($177,609.00); PCO-003 - Additional cost for Path of Travel leveling, paving, and striping scope - $13,988.00. Financial Impact: ($163,611.00). Within budget. Budget Source: Fund 21 - Measure T GO Bond. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Don Dias, Bond Program Director Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. §
10.3Approval of New Buildings, Modernization and Sitework Project Change Order #4 for Taft School with Sanco PipelinesAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Taft Community School New Buildings, Modernization & Sitework Project Bid Package B Change Order #4 includes one potential change order (PCO), as follows: PCO-005 - Re-route of pre-existing utilities due to conflict with footings - $93,520.28. Financial Impact: $93,520.28. 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. §
10.4Approval of Measure T Bond Program Tracking List of 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 - $34,453.99. 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 Project Inspector Amendment #8 for Various Sites with InspectaconAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Inspectacon will be handling the Division of the State Architect (DSA) project inspector services for the Kennedy Middle School Parking Lot Expansion, Clifford School Backup Generator and Covered Walkway, Roy Cloud School Backup Generator, Hoover School Backup Generator, Clifford School Modernization, and Roy Cloud School Modernization Projects. The Clifford and Roy Cloud Schools' additional allowances cover the overage due to extended construction schedules at these sites. Financial Impact: Total - $120,000. Within budget. Budget Source: Fund 21 - Measure T GO Bond. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Don Dias, Bond Program Director Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. §
10.6Approval of Maker's Space Design Proposal for Kennedy Middle School and Boiler Replacement Design Proposal for Garfield School with HEDAction (Consent)
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Rationale: HED will be handling the design services for the Kennedy Middle School Maker's Space Project and the Garfield School Boiler Replacement Projects. Financial Impact: Kennedy Middle School Maker's Space Design - $22,520; Garfield Community School Boiler Replacement Design - $21,650; Total - $44,170. 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. §
10.7Approval of General Site Safety Support Proposal for Active Construction Sites with The Safety GuysAction (Consent)
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Rationale: The Safety Guys will be handling general site safety support at active construction sites as needed for the remainder of the Measure T Bond Program. Financial Impact: Total - $100,000 allowance. Requested movement from the Program Contingency to the Program Administration 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. §
10.8Approval of Classroom Furniture Purchase Proposal for Taft School with VircoAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Virco will be providing the classroom furniture for the new classroom building at Taft School. Financial Impact: Total - $83,261.18. 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. §
11Bond Program Action Items (Action Required)
11.1Approval of Program Management Team Amendment #5 with Brailsford and Dunlavey, Inc. and RGMK, Inc.Action
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Rationale: Brailsford and Dunlavey, Inc and RGMK, Inc. will continue to perform Program Management Services for the Measure T Bond Program. Financial Impact: Total - $1,831, 360.00 Within budget. Budget Source: Fund 21 - Measure T GO Bond. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Don Dias, Bond Program Director Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
12Consent Items
12.1Approval of the Agreement between the Redwood City School District and the Boys and Girls' Club of the Peninsula for the Fiscal Year 2021-22Action (Consent)
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Rationale: The agreement is made between the Redwood City School District and the Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsula to provide Expanded Day Learning programs at Taft Community School, Hoover Community School, Kennedy Middle School and Garfield Community School. The term for this agreement is from July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022, to reflect and align with the ASES and 21 CCLC grants and payment cycles. Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsula and Redwood City School District are planning on offering in-person instruction and support beginning August 18, 2021; however, if there are still restrictions due to COVID-19, ASES and 21CCLC grants will allow for flexible services as an exceptional year, including flexible start date, flexible service times, and flexible attendance, as well as the ability to provide both in-person and virtual services. Financial Impact: The agreement amount of $742,929.00. The funding will come directly from the After School Education and Safety grant (ASES), and 21st Century Learning Centers with no financial impact on district general or concentrated funds. The school district is the fiscal agent for the grant. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Michelle Griffith, Director of Community Schools and 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. §
12.2Approval of the Agreement between the Redwood City School District and Citizen Schools for the Fiscal Year 2021-22Action (Consent)
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Rationale: The agreement is made between the Redwood City School District and Citizen Schools to provide an Expanded Day Learning program at McKinley School of Technology (MIT). The term for this agreement is from July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022, to reflect and align with the ASES and 21 CCLC grants and payment cycles. Citizen Schools and Redwood City School District are planning on offering in-person instruction and support beginning August 18, 2021; however, if there are still restrictions due to COVID-19, ASES and 21CCLC grants will allow for flexible services as an exceptional year, including flexible start date, flexible service times, and flexible attendance, as well as the ability to provide both in-person and virtual services. Financial Impact: The agreement amount of $150,000.00. The funding will come directly from the After School Education and Safety grant (ASES), and 21st Century Learning Centers with no financial impact on district general or concentrated funds. The school district is the fiscal agent for the grant. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Michelle Griffith, Director of Community Schools and 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. §
12.3Approval of Disbursement of Measure U Funds for the 2021-22 School YearAction (Consent)
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Rationale: In 2021-22, each school will receive a baseline amount of $17,000, plus approximately $204 per student. Each school's Site Council, which includes the principal, teachers and elected parent representatives, met to develop a proposal for use of their site's allocated Measure U funds for 2021-22 that complies with the Measure U guidelines: Enhance Reading, Writing, Math and Science Skills, Attract and Retain Qualified Teachers, Enhance Quality Arts and Music Programs, and Update Classroom Computers and Instructional Technology. The Citizens Oversight Committee will be responsible for ensuring that the expenditures of funds all comply with the ballot language. Financial Impact: Reduction to General and Categorical funds to be determined. 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. §
12.4Ratification of Warrant Register, June 1, 2021 - June 25, 2021Action (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 $8,513,998.95 for the period June 1, 2021 through June 25, 2021. Financial Impact: The total disbursement from the San Mateo County Treasurer's Office amounts to $8,513,998.95 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. §
12.5Approval of Board Policy 0420.42 - Charter School RenewalAction (Consent)
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Rationale: This policy was discussed at the June 16, 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. §
12.6Approval of Board Policy 0520 - Intervention for Underperforming SchoolsAction (Consent)
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Rationale: This policy was discussed at the June 16, 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. §
12.7Approval of Board Policy 1431 - WaiversAction (Consent)
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Rationale: This policy was discussed at the June 16, 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. §
12.8Approval of Board Policy 3230 - Federal Grant FundsAction (Consent)
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Rationale: This policy was discussed at the June 16, 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. §
12.9Approval of the Special Education Teacher Induction Agreement with San Mateo County Office of Education for 2021-22Action (Consent)
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Rationale: The San Mateo Office of Education Special Education Induction Program has two functions: it serves as the second tier of the teacher credentialing system, and provides comprehensive support to eligible beginning teachers who are clearing a Special Education Credential. The San Mateo County Office of Education Special Education Induction Program provides mentoring services for teachers clearing their special education credential. Currently, RCSD does not have a Special Education Induction Program, thus participants clearing their special education credential must clear their credential through another program. RCSD will have approximately ten new teachers who are participating in the SMCOE Special Education Induction Program for the 2021-22 school year. Financial Impact: $47,500 ($4,750 per teacher x 10 teachers) paid for out of General Fund. 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. §
13Action items
13.1Approval of the Annual Update for Developing the 2021-22 Local Control and the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) for 2021-22Action
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Rationale: The LCAP is a critical part of the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF). Funds are expected to be principally directed toward the success of English Learners; Foster Youth, Homeless, and Low Income students; and Special Education students. The state requirements for Stakeholder Engagement in the LCAP development are: The District must consult with the following required groups for the development of its LCAP Teachers, principals, administrators, other school personnel, local bargaining units, pupils, and parents. The School Board must: Hold at least one public hearing with an opportunity for public comment and recommendations regarding the specific actions and expenditures proposed in the LCAP; Adopt the LCAP and the district's budget at a separate public meeting. RCSD has engaged parents, educators, employees, union members, students and community to create the 2021-22 LCAP through a series of meetings and through an analysis of local data. The final draft of the Annual Update and LCAP were taken to the LCAP Committee and DELAC for review on June 15. The Public Hearing for the Annual Update and the LCAP for 2021-22 was held on June 23, 2021. The following changes have been made to the final LCAP: Change in the description of total funds allocated to salaries: Goal 1: Action 1 shows total funds for salaries as "not contributing" to increased and improved services for unduplicated pupils ($44,650,116) Goal 1: Action 23 shows the amount of LCFF funding allocated to competitive salaries that are "contributing" to increased and improved services for unduplicated pupils ($669,200) The justification for the following actions and services were missing from the Increased and Improved Services section: Goal 1: Actions 1, 7 and 16. Attachments: Annual Update for Developing the 2021-22 Local Control and Accountability Plan; Local Control Accountability Plan. Financial Impact: The total expenditures budgeted in the 2021-22 Local Control Accountability Plan is $71.8 million. The budgeted expenditures for high needs students is $14.0 million. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Liz Wolfe, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
13.2Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) Budget Overview for ParentsAction
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Rationale: Education Code (EC) Section 52064.1 requires each local educational agency (LEA) to develop the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) Budget Overview for Parents in conjunction with the development of the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) by July 1 of each year. The Budget Overview for Parents is intended to provide fiscal transparency to parents and the community by providing a quick summary of how much the district expects to receive in revenues and how much it plans to spend to provide high-quality education, social-emotional support and nutrition to its students as described in the Local Control Accountability Plan. All LEAs are required to prominently post their Budget Overview for Parents on the homepage of their website along with the LCAP. Financial Impact: The total budgeted expenditures in the LCAP is $71.8 million and the total budgeted expenditures that are identified as contributing to the increased or improved services for high needs students is $14.0 million. The calculated LCFF Supplemental & Concentration Grant funding for the 2021-22 fiscal year is $8.0 million. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Priscilla Aquino-Dichoso, Chief Business Official Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
13.3Approval of 2021-22 Proposed Budget for Redwood City School DistrictAction
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Rationale: On June 23, the Governing Board conducted a public hearing for the budget for the 2021/22 Fiscal Year. The budget that was presented on June 23, highlighted the assumptions used in projecting revenues and expenditures for 2021/22, as well as, multi-year projections for 2022/23 and 2023/24. There were no changes in revenue and expenditure projections for all district funds from the time the proposed 2021/22 budget was presented for public hearing on June 23, 2021. Attached is the Proposed Budget for 2021/22 including multi-year projections and all other state-required supplemental information. Financial Impact: The total district-wide expenditure budget for 2021-22 including all funds is $172,911,739. General Fund (Fund 01) only is $124,975,688. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Priscilla Aquino-Dichoso, Chief Business Official Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
13.42021-22 Statement of Reasons for Reserves in Excess of the Minimum State-Recommended LevelAction
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Rationale: Education Code Section 42127 (a)(2)(B) requires a statement of reasons that substantiates the need for Assigned and Unassigned ending fund balances in excess of the minimum reserve standard for economic uncertainties for the fiscal year identified in the budget. The Criteria and Standards established by the State Board of Education specify that the minimum reserve for local educational agencies are, as follows: The greater of 5% or $65,000 for districts with 0 to 300 average daily attendance (ADA) The greater of 4% or $65,000 for districts with 301 to 1,000 ADA 3% for districts with 1,001 to 30,000 ADA 2% for districts with 30,001 to 400,000 ADA 1% for districts with 400,001 and over ADA The minimum reserve levels are calculated based on total General Fund expenditures and other financing uses. Once the school district has calculated the total assigned and unassigned ending balances and the minimum reserve level required, the minimum is subtracted from the total and a positive difference is the amount in reserve that is above the minimum requirement. The new requirement is to provide the following at the public hearing for the budget adoption: The minimum reserve level required in each year The amount of assigned and unassigned ending fund balance that exceeds the minimum in each year Reasons for the reserve being greater than the minimum Attached are the Balances in Excess of Minimum Reserve Requirements for the 2021-22 fiscal year. Financial Impact: The 3% minimum state-recommended reserve for economic uncertainties for 2021-22 fiscal year is approximately $3.7 million. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Priscilla Aquino-Dichoso, Chief Business Official Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
13.5American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act Elementary and Secondary School Relief Fund (ESSER III) Safe Return to In-Person Instruction Local Education Agency (LEA) Plan TemplateAction
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Rationale: The American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) signed into law on March 11, 2021, provided nearly $122 billion for the Elementary and Secondary School Relief Fund (ESSER). ARP ESSER, also known as ESSER III, funds are provided to State educational agencies in the same proportion as each State received under Title I-A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) in fiscal year (FY) 2020. The U.S. Department of Education (ED) published Interim Final Requirements (IFR) on April 22, 2021 requiring Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) receiving ESSER III funds to submit an LEA Plan for the Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services. If an LEA had already developed a plan for safe return to in-person instruction and continuity of services prior to the enactment of ARP that meets the statutory requirements of section 2001(i) but did not address all of the requirements in the IFR, the LEA must revise and post its plan no later than six months after receiving its ESSER III funds. This applies even if an LEA has been operating full-time in-person instruction but does not apply to fully virtual schools and LEAs. The Redwood City School District developed a plan for safe return to in-person instruction and posted it to the RCSD website (https://www.rcsdk8.net/Page/9959) in January. All the necessary components are addressed in the district and school site plans located on this site. As the Center for Disease Control (CDC) regulations change, the district plan will be updated. Financial Impact: $10,218,648.00 (ESSER III funds). Submission for Approval Prepared by: Liz Wolfe, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, Ed Services Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
13.6Approval of RCAA Compensation ProposalAction
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Rationale: A salary increase of four (4) percent; Master's Degree - $1,500 per Master's Degree; Doctorate - $1,000; A reduction in work days from 218 to 213 for Principal and Assistant Principal classifications. Financial Impact: Approximately: $209,000. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Patricia Perez, Director of Human Resources Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
13.7Classified General Leave Request(s)Action
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Rationale: Per the CSEA Master Contract, Article 11.9- "When no other leaves are available, other paid or unpaid requested leaves may be granted at the option of the Governing Board. The application for such leaves shall be given by a reasonable date and notification submitted to the human resources officer of his/her intention to return." All personnel requesting General Leaves have exhausted all other available leave options. Financial Impact: None. All positions are approved in the 2020-21 budget. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Patricia Perez, Director of Human Resources Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
13.8Discussion on Conducting Board Meetings in Person and Approval of the 2021-22 School Board Meetings' CalendarAction
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Rationale: The School Board and Superintendent Baker will discuss conducting board meetings in person for the 2021-22 school year. Furthermore, the School Board and Superintendent Baker will discuss and approve the calendar of board meeting dates for the corresponding school year. The 2021-22 draft of the Board Meetings' calendar is attached hereto. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Eliana García, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
14Board and Superintendent Reports
14.1Report 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
15Information
15.1Contract 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 April 1, 2021-June 21, 2021 as well as the summary of District Office credit card activities from March 15, 2021-June 15, 2021 and Facilities Department from March 15, 2021-June 15, 2021. 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 April 1, 2021-June 21, 2021 is $1,617,034.07. Total expenditures using District Office Visa credit card from March 15, 2021-June 15, 2021 is $12,502.49 and Facilities Visa credit card from March 15, 2021-June 15, 2021 is $4,562.76. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Priscilla Aquino-Dichoso, Chief Business Official Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
15.2Quarterly Williams Report, 4th Quarter, April 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021Information
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Rationale: As per Education Code 35186 and the Williams legislation, AB831, districts are required to adopt and use uniform complain procedures to identify and resolve complaints regarding deficiencies related to instructional materials, emergency or urgent facilities conditions that pose a threat to the health and safety of students or staff, and teacher vacancy or misassignment. The Superintendent or designee shall report summarized data on the nature and resolution of all complaints to the Board and the County Superintendent of Schools on a quarterly basis. As per AB831, on October 12, 2005, the Redwood City School Board approved the revisions to Board Policy 1312.5, Williams Uniform Complaint Procedures Notice to Parents/Guardians: Complaint Rights. Submission of Quarterly Reports on Williams Uniform were required beginning April 2005. The Redwood City School District has not received any complaints and continues to remain in compliance by submitting the required reports to the Redwood City School Board and the County Superintendent of Schools on a quarterly basis. No complaints were filed with any school in the district during the quarter comprising the period of April 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021. Financial Impact: None when districts remain in compliance. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Eliana García, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
15.3Local Indicator Measurement for the California DashboardInformation
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Rationale: Please refer to the attachment for the full report. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Liz Wolfe, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
16Correspondence
16.1Correspondence
17Other Business/Suggested Items For Future Agenda
18Board Agenda Calendar
18.1Changes 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 §
19Adjournment
19.1Adjourn the MeetingAction