10:04Call to Order
1.1Roll CallProcedural
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20:04Oral Communication on Closed Session Items Only
2.1If you have public comment related to a Closed Session item, please post it on the links available under Public Content prior to the Closed Session Meeting or immediately upon the meeting opening.Procedural
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Rationale: English: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexN3rAtNYJrhCjKT0s9AG__Eq0-_iAUFPI6ID3Mo0Jn8yeGA/viewform?usp=sf_link Spanish: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMO3Wo8kjGmJF7KNhihQqanOLfzfoyQ7IT904jU9QtFFF28Q/viewform?usp=sf_link Financial Impact: None at this time. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Eliana García, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
30:04Closed Session - 6:00 p.m.
3.1Update on CSEA NegotiationsInformation
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40:04Reconvene to Regular Session at Approximately 7:00 p.m.
4.1Roll CallProcedural
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4.2Report Out on Closed Session from September 1, 2021Information
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50:15Welcome
5.1Welcome by the School Board President, Alisa MacAvoyProcedural
62:24Changes to the Agenda
6.1Additions, Deletions or Modifications to the agenda.Discussion
72:48Approval of Agenda
7.1Approval of AgendaAction
83:38Oral Communication
8.1If you have public comment related to a Regular Board Meeting item, please post it on the links available under Public Content prior to the Regular Board Meeting or immediately upon the meeting opening.Information
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93:57Bond Program Consent Items
103:57Bond Program Action Items
113:57Discussion Items
11.13:57Discussion on the 2021-22 School YearDiscussion
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Rationale: Superintendent Baker and Administration will address the School Board with an update regarding the 2021-22 school year. Financial Impact: None at this time. Submission for Approval Prepared by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
11.259:24First Reading and Discussion of Board Policy 1313 - CivilityDiscussion
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Rationale: This is a new policy from the California School Boards Association . This policy addresses the importance of civility to the effective operation of the district, including its role in creating a positive school climate and enabling a focus on student well-being, learning, and achievement. The policy includes First Amendment free speech considerations, behavior that constitutes civil behavior, practices that promote civil behavior, and authorization to educate or provide information to students, staff, parents/guardians, and community members to assist in the recognition, development, and demonstration of civil behavior. This policy also includes material regarding behavior that is disruptive, hinders the orderly conduct of district operations or programs, or creates an unsafe learning or working environment, as well as the prohibition of, and consequences for, behavior which is discriminatory, harassing, or intimidating, including sexual harassment, bullying, and/or hate violence. All School Board policies originate from the California School Boards Association. This policy has been discussed by the Policy Committee. Financial Impact: No financial impact to the School District at this time. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Wendy Kelly, Deputy Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
11.31:01:40First Reading and Discussion of Board Policy 5145.9 - Hate Motivated BehaviorDiscussion
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Rationale: This policy has been updated to include the governing board's commitment to providing a respectful, inclusive, and safe learning environment, including adding a definition of hate-motivated behavior which incorporates a list of characteristics which may motivate prohibited behavior, reflecting the importance of celebrating diversity, enhancing the list of topics for student instruction and staff development, adding material regarding regularly occurring staff training, and including student and staff discipline for engaging in hate-motivated behavior. This policy has also been updated to include the requirement to post the policy in a prominent location on the district's website and add that, in addition to other staff listed, complaints may be reported to the district's compliance officer. All Board policies originate from the California School Boards Association. This policy has been discussed by the Policy Committee. Financial Impact: No financial impact to the School District at this time. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Wendy Kelly, Deputy Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
11.41:02:52First Reading and Discussion of Board Policy 5141.4 - Child Abuse Prevention and ReportingDiscussion
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Rationale: This board policy has been updated to clarify that districts are not required, but are authorized, to include age-appropriate and culturally sensitive child abuse prevention curriculum in the instructional program, add material regarding displaying posters on campus notifying students of the appropriate telephone number to call to report child abuse or neglect, include the requirement for student identifications cards for students in grades 7-8 to include the National Domestic Hotline telephone number, and clarify that the training regarding duties of mandated reporters be according to law and administrative regulation. The regulation has been updated to reflect new law AB 1145 which amends the definition of sexual assault for purposes of mandated reporting to not include voluntary conduct in violation of Penal Code 286, 287, or 289 (sodomy, oral copulation, or sexual penetration) if there are no indicators of abuse unless such conduct is between a person who is 21 years of age or older and a minor who is under 16 years of age. Regulation also adds licensees of licensed child day care facilities to the list of mandated reporters, reflects that the California Department of Justice form is now titled BCIA 8572, clarifies that when a staff member or volunteer aide is selected by a child to be present at an interview where child abuse is being investigated that the principal or designee inform the person of specified requirements prior to the interview, and reflects the new state regulation which authorizes parents/guardians of special education students to file a complaint with CDE for safety concerns that interfere with the provision of a free appropriate public education pursuant to 5 CCR 3200-3205 rather than through uniform complaint procedures. All School Board policies originate from the California School Boards Association. This policy has been discussed by the Policy Committee. Financial Impact: No financial impact to the School District at this time. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Wendy Kelly, Deputy Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
121:04:28Consent Items
12.1Approval Consent ItemsAction
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12.2Approval of August 11th Board MinutesAction
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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 §
12.3Approval of Agreement between Adrian Amandi and Redwood City School District for Visual Impairment and Assistive Technology ServicesAction
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Rationale: Adrian Amandi will provide trainings, assessments, and consultation services during the 2021-2022 school year to students with visual impairments so they may access the core and expanded core curriculum. This contract is coming forth after service has commenced due to a contract delay. Financial Impact: Services for the 2021-2022 school year = $238,630 Special Education Fund N134 Submission for Approval Prepared by: Patricia Pelino, Director of Special Education Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
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13.11:04:59Approval of Agreement between Star Vista and Redwood City School District for Fiscal Year 2021-22Action
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Rationale: Star Vista will partner with the Redwood City School District to provide school-based counseling mental health services. Please find below a brief description of the program, location and number of students they will serve: School-Based Counseling (SBC): Counseling services consist of 15 hours a week at Adelante Selby, Garfield, Henry Ford, Hoover; 20 hours per week at Clifford; 25 hours per week at MIT; 30 hours per week at North Star and 40 hours per week at Roosevelt for 35 weeks Sept 1-June 2022 (excluding four weeks for vacation – Thanksgiving, last two weeks of December, and Spring Break). The program runs for 35 weeks (minimum) and services will include, but are not limited to individual and group counseling, classroom support, crisis intervention, teacher consultation, and parent support. Children's Place (CP): Primary Intervention Program for students impacted by drug and alcohol abuse in their families. 10-15 students per school are supported through this program 6-8 hours each day for 1-2 days/week. Schools: Clifford, Garfield, and Hoover. Summer School-based Counseling (SBC) 2021-22: Counseling services are provided at summer school sites during RCSD summer program. Please note that some summer services occurred in summer 2021, prior to this contract approval, in order to ensure that students had counseling support over the summer break. Typically, the counseling contract begins after school starts; however, the long-term goal is to transition to contract approval timeline to late spring of the preceding school year in order to provide additional counseling services beginning July 1, which coincides with the new fiscal year and provides services prior to the beginning of school when students are on summer break. Financial Impact: The agreement is for the total of $403,415.25, paid to Star Vista to provide these services in our schools. See attachment for breakdown of funds being paid by school sites (Schools Total Funds: $196,161) and Sequoia Healthcare District (SHD Total Funds:$207,254.25). Submission for Approval Prepared by: Andrea Garen, Director of Health and Wellness Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
13.21:16:15Approval of Agreement between One Life Counseling and Redwood City School District for Fiscal Year 2021-22Action
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Rationale: One Life Counseling will partner with the Redwood City School District to provide school-based mental health services: 1) Resiliency Support Program and 2) Trauma Support Program at Roosevelt and Kennedy. Please find below a brief description of the requested increase in services: Resiliency Support Program - 3 Clinicians providing a combined 25 hours of weekly mental health support for students and teachers at Kennedy, Roosevelt and Hoover. Trauma Support Program- 1 Social worker and 1 Clinician providing 12-18 hours of weekly assessment and trauma treatment services. Services for both programs will occur at Hoover, Roosevelt and Kennedy schools. Services will include, but are not limited to, individual and group counseling, classroom support, crisis intervention, teacher consultation, and parent support. Summer Services 2021-22: Counseling services are provided at summer school sites during RCSD summer program. Please note that some summer services occurred in summer 2021, prior to this contract approval, in order to ensure that students had counseling support over the summer break. Typically, the counseling contract begins after school starts; however, the long-term goal is to transition to contract approval timeline to late spring of the preceding school year in order to provide additional counseling services beginning July 1, which coincides with the new fiscal year and provides services prior to the beginning of school when students are on summer break. Financial Impact: The agreement is for a total of $93,687, paid to One Life Counseling to provide these services in our schools paid by Sequoia Healthcare District – Healthy School Initiative. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Andrea Garen, Director of Health and Wellness Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
13.31:29:06Approval of Agreement between Peninsula Community Center (PCC) and Redwood City School District for the Fiscal Year 2021-22Action
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Rationale: RCSD intends to fund $473,519 of the total cost of PE Plus program at Clifford, Roosevelt, Orion Alternative, Hoover, Taft, Selby Lane, Garfield, and Henry Ford schools, beginning Sep 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. PCC will hire or retain key staff and work with appropriate school staff to implement and support specific modules of PE Program in grades K-5. The PE program will provide the following: 5 coaching days a week for 30 weeks; Each classroom will be taught two PE lessons a week during the 30 weeks; 5 recess support days a week for 36 weeks. This contract approval is being initiated after the program start date due to the change in program partnership and the transition of the entire program to PCC. Financial Impact: RCSD intends to fund $473,519 of the total cost of PE Plus program with contributions from each school. The Sequoia Healthcare District pays the balance of the program $710,278. Total program cost $1,183,797. See attachment. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Andrea Garen, Director of Health and Wellness Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
13.42:48Approval of Local Interagency Agreement(s) to Provide Education and Training to Credential CandidatesAction
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Rationale: RCSD welcomes credential candidates into our classrooms as they work to gain their certification as California teachers. Through this partnership, credential candidates gain valuable first-hand experience and RCSD is able to recruit teachers new to the profession. Seasoned mentor teachers are paired with new teachers and guide these new teachers through lesson design, implementation, parent teacher conferences, interactions with stakeholders, and assessments. Student teachers gain an understanding of the depth and complexity of the teaching profession. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Erin Kekos, Director of Human Resources Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
13.51:33:27Adoption of Resolutions 5 and 6, Reduction of Certain Classified Services for Fiscal Year 2021-22Action
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Rationale: Due to the reduction or discontinuance of particular kinds of service pursuant to Education Code Section 45117, the School Board resolves that the legal number of classified district employees as stated in Resolutions 5 and 6 (attached) not be reemployed for the 2021-22 school year. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Erin Kekos, Director of Human Resources Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
13.61:35:03Personnel Changes for 2021-22Action
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Rationale: Due to changes in staffing needs within the following departments, the position changes below are requested for 2021-22. Additional positions needed : 3.5 FTE Administrative Secretary II 0.5 FTE Administrative Secretary II- Community Schools. Need to increase 3.5 hours of support at the existing Taft Family Center to provide full day support for families. 0.5 FTE Administrative Secretary II- Community Schools. Need to increase 3.5 hours of support at the existing Hoover Family Center to provide full day support for families. 1.0 FTE Administrative Secretary II- Community Schools. Need to provide 7 hours of support at the new Adelante Selby Family Center to provide full day support for families. 1.0 FTE Administrative Secretary II- Community Schools. Need to provide 7 hours of support at the new Roosevelt Family Center to provide full day support for families. 0.5 FTE Administrative Secretary II- Community Schools. Need to provide support for the new McKinley Family Center. 0.1 FTE Administrative Secretary III increase to existing position in the Community School and Partnerships Department to support the Community Schools program throughout the district. 1.0 FTE Certificated Director of Health and Wellness -District Office. Needed for programmatic changes including the development of a Health Education Curriculum. 1.0 Director of COVID Response- Needed to assist with COVID response in the Human Resources and Student Services Department and student testing, tracking and tracing. Funded partially through a Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Grant. 1.0 Office Assistant III- Clerical support needed to assist in Educational Services to support Independent Study and Staff Development. Financial Impact: 3.5 FTE Administrative Secretary II; total cost $283,741 0.5 FTE increase at Taft funded 100% by ASES. 0.5 FTE increase at Hover funded 100% by Community Schools. 1.0 FTE at Adelante Selby funded 10% by Supplemental Concentration and 90% ASES. 1.0 FTE at Roosevelt funded 40% by Community Schools and 40% ASES. 0.5 FTE at McKinley funded 100% by Supplemental Concentration. 0.1 FTE Admin istrative Secretary III; total cost $10,000 funded 100% by Supplemental Concentration. 1.0 FTE Certificated Director of Health and Wellness - Total cost $157,000- funded by the Kwan Foundation through November 30th- $47,400; effective December 1st, 100% will be funded by the Sequoia Healthcare District. 1.0 Director of COVID Response- $157,000; $100,000 funded through a Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Grant and $57,000 funded out of ESSR III Funds. 1.0 Office Assistant III; total cost $75,000 funded by ESSR III. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Erin Kekos, Director of Human Resources Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
141:36:48Board 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
151:40:59Information
15.12021-22 Adopted Budget & LCAP for Connect Community Charter School and RCSD's Fiscal Oversight Review LetterInformation
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Rationale: As a sponsoring district to Connect Community Charter School (Connect), Redwood City School District is responsible for the fiscal oversight of the charter school. The charter school has the same budget reporting requirements as a regular school district (Adopted Budget, First Interim, Second Interim and Unaudited Actual). The charter school is required to submit Local Control Accountability Plans (LCAP) and Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) Budget Overview for Parents along with the 2021-22 Adopted Budget. Attached is a letter from the Redwood City School District regarding the review of and findings concerning Connect Community Charter School's Adopted budget and LCAP for fiscal year 2021-22. Financial Impact: The total proposed General Fund budget for Connect Community Charter School for the 2021-22 fiscal year is approximately $2.6 mi llion. Submission for Approval Provided by: Connect Community Charter School and shared by Priscilla Aquino-Dichoso, Chief Business Official Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
15.22021-22 Adopted Budget & LCAP for KIPP Excelencia Charter School and RCSD's Fiscal Oversight Review LetterInformation
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Rationale: As a sponsoring district to KIPP Excelencia Community Prep Charter School (KIPP), Redwood City School District is responsible for the fiscal oversight of the charter school. The charter school has the same budget reporting requirements as a regular school district (Adopted Budget, First Interim, Second Interim and Unaudited Actual). The charter school is required to submit its Local Control Accountability Plans (LCAP) and Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) Budget Overview for Parents along with the 2021-22 Adopted Budget. Attached is a letter from the Redwood City School District regarding the review of and findings concerning KIPP's Adopted budget for fiscal year 2021-22. Financial Impact: The total proposed General Fund budget for KIPP for the 2021-22 fiscal year is approximately $11.1 million. Submission for Approval Provided by: KIPP and shared by Priscilla Aquino-Dichoso, Chief Business Official Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
15.32021-22 Adopted Budget & LCAP for Rocketship Redwood City Prep Charter School and RCSD's Fiscal Oversight Review LetterInformation
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Rationale: As a sponsoring district to Rocketship Redwood City Prep Charter School (Rocketship), Redwood City School District is responsible for the fiscal oversight of the charter school. The charter school has the same budget reporting requirements as a regular school district (Adopted Budget, First Interim, Second Interim and Unaudited Actual). The charter school is required to submit its Local Control Accountability Plans (LCAP) and Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) along with the 2021-22 Adopted Budget. Attached is a letter from the Redwood City School District regarding the review of and findings concerning Rocketship's Adopted Budget for 2021-22. Financial Impact: The total proposed General Fund budget for Rocketship Redwood City Prep for the 2021-22 fiscal year is approximately $4.9 million. Submission for Approval Provided by Rocketship and shared by Priscilla Aquino-Dichoso, Chief Business Official Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
161:41:46Correspondence
171:41:58Other Business/Suggested Items For Future Agenda
17.1Possible Other Business/Suggested Items for Future AgendaInformation
181:42:20Board Agenda Calendar
18.1Changes to the Board Agenda ScheduleInformation
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Rationale: The following Schedule of Items for the 2021-22 School Board meetings (attached hereto) has been revised by administration. This schedule of board agenda items will be routinely updated, as needed. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Eliana García, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
191:43:04Adjournment
19.1Adjourn the MeetingAction