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1.1Roll CallProcedural
21:06Welcome
2.1Welcome by the School Board President, María Díaz-SlocumProcedural
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31:48Changes to the Agenda
3.1Additions, Deletions or Modifications to the AgendaDiscussion
42:39Approval of Agenda
4.1Approval of AgendaAction
52:53Oral Communication
5.1If 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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Public Comment Links: 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
63:04Bond Program Consent Items
6.1Approval of Consent ItemsAction
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6.2Approval 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 regularly as the POs are compiled. Financial Impact: Total - $70,939.57. Within budget. 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. §
6.3Approval of MUB Transfer Switch Installation Proposal for Various Sites with Atlas PellizzariAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Atlas Pellizzari will be installing the transfer switches at the MUBs at various sites. This will allow the District owned, trailer pulled backup generator to be easily connected to the MUBs in case of an emergency power loss. Financial Impact: $58,675. Within budget. 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. §
7Bond Program Action Items
7.14:05Adoption of Resolution 20, Approval of Orion Alternative School (Formerly John Gill Elementary School) Modernization and New Building Project Bid Package E Foothill Air Conditioning Change Order #1Action (Consent)
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Rationale: Orion Alternative School (Formerly John Gill Elementary School) Modernization and New Building Project Bid Package E Change Order #1 includes one potential change orders (PCOs), as follows: PCO-002 - Change controls contractors from Emcor to Siemens for compatibility with District-wide controls systems - $121,400.00 This change order, if approved, will push this contract over the allowable 10% change order contingency, and we have therefore included a futility resolution to accompany this action. The futility resolution explains that it would have cost the District more money and created scheduling and coordination issues if they would have re-bid this additional scope to a new contractor rather than proceeding with the contractor that has already mobilized and is currently on site handling the construction. Financial Impact: $121,400.00. Within budget. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Don Dias, Bond Program Director Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. §
7.24:49Adoption of Resolution 21, Approval of Garfield Community School New Buildings, Modernization and Sitework Project Bid Package H O.C. McDonald, Change Order #2Action (Consent)
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Rationale: Garfield Community School New Buildings, Modernization and Sitework Project Bid Package H, Change Order #1 includes two potential change order (PCO), as follows: PCO-007 - Condensate piping scope not reflected in the plumbing statement of work but was included in the mechanical statement of work - $44,439.46 This change order, if approved, will push this contract over the allowable 10% change order contingency, and we have therefore included a futility resolution to accompany this action. The futility resolution explains that it would have cost the District more money and created scheduling and coordination issues if they would have re-bid this additional scope to a new contractor rather than proceeding with the contractor that has already mobilized and is currently on site handling the construction. Financial Impact: $44,439.46. Within budget. 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. §
8Discussion Items
8.15:22Covid-19 Update for January 2022
Pam Barrage (3min) — Expressed concern that staff were not receiving adequate KN95/N95 masks and requested that teachers receive five masks per week through the end of the surge at minimum, without having to pay out of pocket.
Ayla Spinelli Stanc (2min) — Asked about expediting the volunteer clearance process so that Healthy Cities tutors could be matched with students more quickly, and offered to help with volunteer paperwork.
Rebecca Fouch (3min) — Asked whether a student whose day-five isolation end date falls on a Monday could use a home test result to return to school, and what the protocol is for school-administered testing for positive students.
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Rationale: Superintendent Baker and Administration will provide the School Board an update on Covid-19 for January 2022. 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 §
8.250:57First Reading and Discussion of Board Policy 1240 – Volunteer AssistanceDiscussion
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Rationale: It is the Administration's recommendation that the School Board read and discuss board policy and administrative regulation 1240 - Volunteer Assistance. This board policy has been updated to reflect new guidelines and requirements for recruiting volunteers. The regulation has been updated to state all volunteers must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and submit proof of such vaccination. 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 §
8.353:34First Reading and Discussion of Board Policy 3555 - Nutrition Program ComplianceDiscussion
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Rationale: It is the Administration’s recommendation that the School Board read and discuss board policy and exhibit 3555 - Nutrition Program Compliance. This policy has been updated to reflect new state regulations which provide that complaints regarding meal counting and claiming, reimbursable meals, eligibility of children or adults, or use of cafeteria funds and allowable expenses should be submitted directly to the California Department of Education (CDE), and complaints alleging discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability should be submitted to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Complaints regarding other program requirements or other bases for discrimination are to be investigated and resolved at the district level. The policy also deletes the USDA nondiscrimination statement that must be included on all forms of communication regarding program availability, which is now presented in the accompanying exhibit. The new Exhibit 3555 presents the USDA statement, formerly in BP 3555, which must be included on all forms of communication available to the public regarding the availability of child nutrition programs in order to advise the public of the district's status as an equal opportunity provider and the address of the agency with responsibility to handle complaints against the district. 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 §
8.454:28First Reading and Discussion of Board Policy 0460 – Local Control and Accountability PlanDiscussion
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Rationale: It is the Administration's recommendation that the School Board read and discuss board policy 0460 - Local Control and Accountability Plan. This board policy has been updated to delete the section on "Technical Assistance/Intervention", as that material is now addressed in BP 0520 - Intervention for Underperforming Schools. A paragraph was added to generally address actions that may be taken whenever a school or a numerically significant student subgroup is not making sufficient progress toward the goals in the local control and accountability plan (LCAP). 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 §
8.555:07First Reading and Discussion of Board Policy 5141.31 - ImmunizationsDiscussion
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Rationale: It is the Administration's recommendation that the School Board read and discuss Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 5141.31 - Immunizations. This policy has been updated to reflect new laws (SB 276, 2019 and SB 714, 2019) which specify conditions under which a medical exemption is effective. The policy also deletes outdated dates regarding immunization requirements for enrollment or advancement to grade 7. The regulation has been updated to delete outdated material regarding immunization requirements for enrollment or advancement to grade 7, and to add material regarding immunization records and the California Immunization Registry (CAIR). The regulation was also updated to reflect new laws (SB 276, 2019 and SB 714, 2019) addressing medical exemptions, including provisions that (1) medical exemption requests must be made by a licensed physician or surgeon on an electronic, standardized, statewide form developed by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and transmitted using CAIR; (2) a student who has a medical exemption issued prior to January 1, 2020 must be allowed to continue enrollment until the next grade span, except that after July 1, 2021 a student may not be admitted or advanced to grade 7 unless the student has been immunized as required or a medical exemption form has been filed; (3) temporary exemptions cannot exceed one year and all medical exemptions cannot extend beyond the grade span; (4) medical exemptions may be revoked by CDPH if it is determined that the exemption does not meet applicable criteria; (5) a parent/guardian may appeal the revocation of a student's medical exemption to the Secretary of California Health and Human Services; and (6) districts must annually file the written report on the immunization status of new students to CDPH and the local department of public health. 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 §
956:05Consent Items
9.1Approval of Consent ItemsAction
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9.2Ratification of Warrant Register, December 1, 2021 - December 31, 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 $8,582,510.36 for the period December 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021. Financial Impact: The total disbursement from the San Mateo County Treasurer’s Office amounts to $8,582,510.36 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. §
10Action items
10.156:39Revisiting the School Board's March 11, 2020 Vote on Interdistrict TransfersAction
Jen Parsons (1min) — Read by staff: Expressed support for grandfathering Mandarin Immersion program siblings because families had been encouraged to join the program and honoring that commitment builds trust with the school community.
Lily Milton (1min) — As co-PTO president at Orion, expressed support for retaining the Mandarin Immersion program siblings, citing the difficulty of recovering from family attrition and emphasizing a community-first approach.
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Rationale: In February and March of 2020, the RCSD Board of Trustees discussed and ultimately approved to discontinue the process of Interdistrict Transfers into the district from families residing outside of the district's attendance zone. The March 11, 2020 decision was made in light of the school district's transition to a Basic Aid funding source or a school district that is mostly funded by local property taxes. Basic Aid means that a California school district is primarily funded by local tax revenues. Basic Aid essentially occurs when the local property tax revenues of a district exceeds the total general purpose funding that the State would have provided in aid using the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) or the funding formula under which RCSD operated in the past. Basic Aid districts receive a set amount of funding regardless of the number of students enrolled, which is different from how RCSD used to operate prior to the 2019-20 school year. At the March 11, 2020 School Board meeting, the Board discussed and unanimously approved the following: Three younger siblings with Interdistrict Transfers who were then applying to enroll in Mandarin Immersion The then 242 students with Interdistrict Transfers would continue to attend RCSD Younger siblings of current students with Interdistrict Transfers who may request an Interdistrict Transfer in the future would not be granted an Interdistrict Transfer Children of current and future RCSD employees with Interdistrict Transfers would continue to attend RCSD The district met with the Sequoia Union High School District to develop an agreement for children of the high school district's employees to continue attending RCSD The district would follow Education Code Section 48204(b) and RCSD Board Policy 5111.12 approving Interdistrict Transfers to children of employees within the greater Redwood City community Preschoolers and children with special needs, served by neighboring school districts, would not be granted requests for Interdistrict Transfers Since the School Board's approval in March 2020, the Mandarin Immersion community has petitioned the School Board to revisit its decision and allow 9 younger siblings of current Mandarin Immersion students to be granted Interdistrict Transfers as Kindergarten students for the 2022-23 school year. A breakdown follows of RCSD's students who are currently attending RCSD on an Interdistrict Transfer. Aside from the Mandarin Immersion students, the district is not aware whether these students have younger siblings who would be interested in attending RCSD schools in the future. RCSD Interdistrict Transfers by School/Program School/Program 2019-20 Interdistrict Transfers 2021-22 Interdistrict Transfers 2021-22 Total Enrollment Adelante Selby 17 9 584 Clifford 11 9 655 Roy Cloud 2 3 628 Garfield 14 9 525 Henry Ford 13 4 467 Hoover 19 14 698 Kennedy 18 14 672 Mandarin Immersion 25 22 158 MIT 12 4 285 North Star 88 65 511 Orion Alternative 7 7 229 Roosevelt 9 5 658 Taft 5 3 325 RCSD 242 168 6,395 Background on School of Choice and Mandarin Immersion: The era of School of Choice in RCSD was established in the 1990s when the school district obtained the Magnet School Assistance Grant, offered by the Federal Government to assist in the voluntary desegregation of schools. During the time this grant was available, the district implemented two new programs - Spanish Immersion and Accelerated Learning - and established academic themes to all neighborhood schools. The School of Choice specialized programs opened as follows: 1927: McKinley as a K-8 school 1984: Orion Alternative Elementary School 1996: Adelante Spanish Immersion School (renamed Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School in 2020) 1997: North Star Academy The Mandarin Immersion Program opened in 2015 after several years of parent-driven outreach to study community interest that goes back as early as the 2012-13 school year. As parents assessed community interest, RCSD educational services administrators interviewed several Bay Area Mandarin Immersion schools to gain information about curriculum, budget, and other aspects of the schools. Mandarin Immersion Programs throughout Bay Area: Azeveda Elementary School in Fremont Unified School District District Enrollment (2019-20) Enrollment by Ethnicity (2019-20) 35,431 African American: 1.8% Asian: 64.6% Hispanic or Latino: 14.4% White: 9.9% Meyerholtz Elementary School in the Cupertino Union School District District Enrollment (2019-20) Enrollment by Ethnicity (2019-20) 15,663 African American: 0.5% Asian: 72.5% Hispanic or Latino: 38.3% White: 18.7% Ohlone Elementary School in Palo Alto Unified School District District Enrollment (2019-20) Enrollment by Ethnicity (2019-20) 11,745 African American: 1.8% Asian: 36.9% Hispanic or Latino: 13.2% White: 35.8% Presidio Knolls (private school in San Francisco) School Enrollment (2019-20) 380+ Stonebrae Elementary School in Hayward Unified School District District Enrollment (2019-20) Enrollment by Ethnicity (2019-20) 22,329 African American: 8.0% Asian: 8.2% Hispanic or Latino: 64.6% White: 4.6% Other Mandarin Immersion programs and schools in the area include: College Park Elementary School in the San-Mateo Foster City District Enrollment (2019-20) Enrollment by Ethnicity (2019-20) 11,576 African American: 0.8% Asian: 25.4% Hispanic or Latino: 36.5% White: 22.1% District Support Unique to Mandarin Immersion Program: RCSD has provided Mandarin Immersion with the following additional support, which is unique to Mandarin Immersion. Mandarin Immersion Instructional coach Mandarin Immersion Language Intervention Instructor Mandarin Curriculum Consultant for K-5 and 6-8 Additional Mandarin Immersion Teacher in 2020-21 for 5th Grade Mathematics Teacher Compensation in RCSD: The average teacher's total compensation in RCSD is $128,840 a year RCSD Mandarin Immersion Program Enrollment: 2015-16 to Present TK Kinder 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade Total 2015-16 20 8 28 2016-17 22 19 6 47 2017-18 27 20 15 5 67 2018-19 27 27 19 10 5 88 2019-20 6 37 28 28 18 10 4 131 2020-21 12 26 21 24 23 15 8 129 2021-22 5 41 28 40 16 21 15 6 172 *2022-23 Applicants 17 **42 1 1 *As of Thursday, January 6, 2022. **Out of the 42 applicants for kindergarten, three are applying with an interdistrict transfer. One of the three applicants has a sibling in the program. RCSD Mandarin Immersion Program Enrollment by Ethnicity Enrollm ent by Ethnicity (2021-22) Asian: 57% White: 36% Other: 7% (African American, Hispanic/Latino, Pacific Islander) Recommendation: Given that Mandarin Immersion is our newest and youngest program, I would like the Board of Trustees to honor our parents' request and approve the interdistrict transfers of the nine (9) younger siblings wishing to enroll in our program in TK and Kindergarten spanning five school years from 2022-23 to 2026-27. 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2025-2026 2026-27 Total TK 1 0 0 0 2 3 Kinder 3 2 1 0 0 6 Total 4 2 1 0 2 9 The program is still in its infancy and did not have the same opportunities of the now-established Spanish Immersion and Accelerated Learning programs, both of which benefited from multiple years of interdistrict transfers. This is why my recommendation is only for Mandarin Immersion and not any other school. However, in its motion, the School Board needs to be very clear that RCSD does not allow interdistrict transfers with this adoption being a one-time and final approval. In 2020, in approving three younger siblings of Mandarin Immersion students with interdistrict transfers, a Trustee asked if we had considered younger siblings in future years. Because the district is not able to track children who are not enrolled with us, we could not anticipate that a petition of these nine (9) children would come to the School Board this school year. My recommendation to the School Board is that this is a final approval for any interdistric
10.21:24:44Adoption of Resolution 22, Authorizing Electronic Meetings of the Board of Trustees During a State of Emergency Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e)Action
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Rationale: In March 2020, the Governor issued an Executive Order suspending provisions of the Brown Act and allowing meetings of the governing board to be held telephonically or otherwise electronically. This authority had been extended to September 30, 2021. Recently, the Governor signed Assembly Bill No. 361 which amends the Brown Act to continue to allow telephonic or electronic meetings beyond September 30. In allowing electronic meetings, AB 361 also protects the rights of the public by requiring electronic means for members of the public to observe and provide comment in real time. In light of the present surge in cases due to Omicron variant, and to protect the public health and safety, it is necessary to temporarily extend the flexibilities for state bodies to conduct teleconferences under AB 361 beyond January 31, 2022, to provide state bodies the option of conducting public meetings remotely to reduce the risk of in-person exposure to members of the body, staff, and members of the public. The governing board may only hold electronic meetings under AB 361 if there is a proclaimed state of emergency and either social distancing is recommended/required or the governing board determines that as a result of the emergency, meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees. The March 2020 state of emergency is still in effect, and while social distancing is not necessarily recommended or required by state or local officials at this time, it is clear that both unvaccinated and vaccinated persons remain at risk of exposure or transmission of the virus. Accordingly, the governing board may hold meetings pursuant to AB 361 after determining that as a result of the emergency, meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees. The resolution would make the determination necessary to invoke AB 361 and would allow the governing board to meet electronically for the next 30 days. In order to continue to meet electronically beyond that time, the Board would need to re-affirm that the emergency continues to directly impact the ability of members to meet safely in person. Financial Impact: None at this time. Submission for Approval Prepared by: John R. Baker, Ed., Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
10.356:05Approval of Personnel 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: 1.0 FTE Reading Teacher- Hoover Community School- This full time teacher is needed to support reading instruction and intervention in grades 4-8. 0.5 FTE Custodian- Taft Community School- This position is needed due to the increase in cleaning needs brought on by the opening of the new construction at Taft (anticipated to open in February 2022). 0.2 FTE School Office Assistant I- Adelante Selby- This increase is to the existing 5.5 hour School Office Assistant I in order to support the school office Financial Impact: 1.0 FTE Reading Teacher- $64,210, to be paid 85% from C225: Supplemental Concentration funds and 15% from C162: Title I 0.5 FTE Custodian- $13,932, to be paid 100% from General Fund 0.2 FTE School Office Assistant I- $8,100 to be paid 100% from Adelante Site Discretionary Funds Submission for Approval Prepared by: Erin Kekos, Director of Human Resources Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
10.456:05Approval of Personnel ReportAction
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Rationale: The attached Personnel Report includes personnel recommended for hire; personnel requesting leave of absence; and personnel leaving employment. The notation of Supplemental Paid Sick Leave (SPSL) via SB 95 commenced prior to 9/30/2021 through the expiration of the leave. SPSL is no longer in effect as of the date of this publication. Financial Impact: None. All positions are approved in the 2021-2022 budget. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Erin Kekos, Director of Human Resources Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
10.556:05Approval of Addendum to 2021-22 Measure U Application for McKinley Institute of TechnologyAction
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Rationale: The MIT ELAC and School Site Council met on November 3, 2021 and made recommendations for changes to their 20 21-22 Measure U application. There was rollover money from the lack of spending during the pandemic, so t he Site Council voted to spend the additional funding on an allocation for the Community Schools Center, newly created at MIT, and on a budget for the Library to purchase new books. The following changes are proposed for Measure U for North Star for the 2021-22 school year: Allot $17,967 for supplies to enhance and support the new Community School Center Allot $5,000 to the Library for the purchase of new books to support the loss of books throughout the pandemic. All of the members in attendance voted to approve the recommendations at the meeting. An updated application for Measure U funds is attached for review. Financial Impact: Please see attachment for details. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Sara Shackel , Principal, McKinley Institute of Technology Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
10.656:05Approval of Addendum to 2021-22 Measure U Application for Taft Community SchoolAction
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Rationale: Taft Community School was given total allotment for 2020-2021 of $93,209, carryover of $58,868 and adjustment of $1,674 for a total of $153,751. Taft's Site Council met on December 6, 2021 and approved the Measure U addendum. The following are amendments proposed for Measure U for Taft Community School for the 2021-22 school year: Teacher release time for planning increase by $12, 542 to pay each teacher to receive 3 planning time Saturdays with a stipend. Increase funds by $8,000 for STEAM/SEAL to purchase items to be used in STEAM/SEAL enrichment materials and also pay for Science assemblies. Increase funds by $1,058 for social emotional learning to continue to purchase materials such as books, materials and prizes for PBIS and for SEL. Partially fund the amount of $3,953 for art classes through Art4All. Each class will receive twelve art classes for the school year. Fund field trips for the school and allot $30,000 so each classroom can participate in two field trips in the areas of Science, Social Studies, Technology, or Art in order to provide enrichment opportunities for students. Cost of fees for entrance and cost of busses will be covered for students. Purchase library books to update current reading materials so students can foster a love of reading across the curriculum, thereby improving fluency and comprehension. Provide incentives for making growth in reading, for a total of $4,000. Purchase guided reading books and bags to support independent reading for students to take home books to read and practice at home, in the amount of $3,000. All of the members in attendance at the December 6, 2021 School Site Council meeting voted to approve the recommendations at the meeting. An updated application for Measure U funds is attached for review. Financial Impact: Please see attachment for details. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Anna Herrera, Principal, Taft Community School Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
10.756:05Approval of Addendum to 2021-22 Measure U Application for Clifford SchoolAction
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Rationale: Clifford School was given an allotment of $144,295 in Measure U funds for 2021-2022. Additionally, there was a carryover from 2020-21 of $56,146, which gives Clifford a total allotment of $200,441. Clifford's Site Council met on December 9, 2021 and approved the following changes to their 2021-22 Measure U application: Clifford SSC approved an increase in funds for continued work with the National Urban Alliance from $10,000 to $55,500. Clifford SSC approved an increase in funds for PBIS from $1,969 to $3,974 to further support positive behavior, student well-being and motivation on campus for learning. Clifford SSC approved to add funding for teacher planning time in the amount of $6,000 in order to support teachers in extra instructional planning time. There is an increased need for time to plan in order to meet the needs of students following almost two years of distance learning. Students need more differentiation and Tier 1 interventions in the classroom and teachers need additional time to plan to meet those needs. Clifford SSC approved to add funding of $6,000 to support a 1 period middle school PE teacher. With this support all middle school teachers will have a daily prep period. All of the members in attendance at the December 9, 2021 School Site Council meeting voted to approve the recommendations at the meeting. An updated application for Measure U funds is attached for review. Financial Impact: Please see attachment for details. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Jude Noyes, Principal, Clifford School Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
111:27:47Board and Superintendent Reports
11.1Report 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
121:37:19Information
12.1Quarterly Williams Report, 2nd Quarter, October 2021 through December 2021Information
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Rationale: As per Education Code 35186 and the Williams legislation, AB831, districts are required to adopt and use uniform complaint 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 Complaints 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. One complaint was filed with the district during the quarter comprising the period of October 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021. Financial Impact: None when the School District remains in compliance. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Eliana García, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
131:37:34Correspondence
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141:38:02Other Business/Suggested Items For Future Agenda
14.1Possible Other Business/Suggested Items for Future AgendaInformation
151:38:07Board Agenda Calendar
15.1Changes 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. Changes: None. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Eliana García, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
161:38:13Adjournment
16.1Adjourn the MeetingAction