10:04Call to Order
1.1Roll CallProcedural
20:26Welcome
2.1Welcome by the School Board President, María Díaz-SlocumProcedural
30:53Changes to the Agenda
3.1Additions, Deletions or Modifications to the AgendaDiscussion
41:18Approval of Agenda
4.1Approval of AgendaAction
51:44Oral 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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62:27School/Community Reports
6.12:27Update on the Upcoming Adoption of Middle School History-Social Science (HSS) MaterialsInformation
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Rationale: The Superintendent recommends that the school board receives information about the proposed adoption of instructional materials for history-social science in grades 6-8. Program Recommended for Adoption from CDE Teachers' Curriculum Institute - History Alive! - California Series - Grades 6-8 (From CDE State Adoption List, November 2017) Pertinent Facts: In early June 2020, the School Board approved the formation of a history-social science adoption committee for grades 6-8 with representatives from each school and a representative from the Spanish Immersion program. During Summer 2020, the adoption committee met to review the state guidelines for adopting instructional materials and reviewed a district needs analysis consisting of state and local data resources. The adoption process followed the 2018 Adoption Toolkit for History-Social Science. Developed by the Curriculum and Instruction Steering Committee (CISC) of the CALIFORNIA COUNTY SUPERINTENDENTS Educational Services Association (CCSESA), this resource is recommended by the San Mateo County Office of Education. The committee reviewed the five 6th-8th grade programs on the 2017 State Instructional Materials List for history-social science. The evaluation focused on program integration and alignment to the 2016 CA History-Social Science Framework. Areas of focus were the themes of content, inquiry, literacy, citizenship, history-social science analysis skills, and program components for universal access and differentiation. Additionally, the committee examined how each program addressed the FAIR Education Act (Senate Bill 48 [2011]). Following two days of review, the committee voted to move two programs to pilot. With so many unknown logistical issues about the start of the 2020-2021 school year, the committee deferred scheduling a possible third program to pilot. In August 2020, the committee attended professional development with TCI History Alive! With the onset of Distance Learning, the committee voted to delay the start of the pilot until late September. Teachers worked with TCI History Alive! until December 2020. In November 2020, the committee attended professional development with the first publisher. As schools returned to a hub model and then a hybrid model, the pilot was interrupted but completed by May 2021. Delays caused by the changing circumstance of the pandemic situation prevented teachers from introducing a third program to pilot. Piloting a new digital curriculum during distance and hybrid learning presented logistical and instructional challenges. Teacher feedback was as comprehensive as possible and used adoption protocol recommendations outlined in the California County Superintendents Educational Services Association Adoption Toolkit . Student feedback from both pilot experiences emphasized the importance of digital curriculum design and platform reliability. Programs centered on a single text were "boring," yet programs with broader resources but complex navigation were "confusing." Technical problems such as slow page loading and loss of student work were frustrating and made students want to "stop learning." Students frequently cited their preference for teacher-created lesson "projects" as their "favorite/best" learning experiences when questioned about their learning. In May 2021, the committee unanimously voted to request an extension of the adoption process to incorporate a third program pilot. The SBE approved this. In Spring 2022, the adoption committee examined feedback from the pilot experience. A final analysis compared the strengths of each program using teacher and student feedback. The committee voted to recommend adopting Teachers' Curriculum Institute - History Alive! California Series - Grades 6-8. Copies of the instructional materials are available for public review at the RCSD District Office. The public may make an appointment by calling 650-423-2270. Adoption Committee - Pilot Teachers Name of Teacher School Site Grade Kirsten Knudsen Kennedy 6 Christopher Schaefer Garfield 6 Adriana Ruiz Kennedy Immersion Program 6 Patrick Apodaca McKinley 7 Eve Avalos Roy Cloud 7 Stephanie Vance North Star 7 Kevin Sugar Hoover 8 Jennifer Tanti Clifford 8 Instructional Materials Selection Process - History-Social Science (HSS) Grades 6-8 Date Event Participants Outcomes May-June 2020 Informational Item - DMT District Management Team Staff Development Staff development attended SMCOE Adoption Toolkit Training (2018) School sites recommended teachers for committee/classroom implementation of materials (pilot) Staff development recruited grade level teachers for the committee/classroom implementation IMC collected preview materials from publishers with programs on the SBE Approved Instructional Materials list School board approved the formation of a 6-8 HSS adoption committee June 2020 District 6-8 HSS Instructional Materials Committee District 6-8 HSS Instructional Materials Committee Facilitator: Sarah Cullum Determine process, criteria for evaluation, specific timeline Review data to create a district needs analysis Investigate program integration & alignment Explore program components Select 2-3 programs for classroom pilots Present recommendation to DMT August - September 2020 District 6-8 HSS Instructional Materials Committee District 6-8 HSS Instructional Materials Committee Publisher training for pilot teachers Begin program pilot #1 November 2020 - January 2021 District 6-8 HSS Instructional Materials Committee District 6-8 HSS Instructional Materials Committee Evaluate pilot #1 Publisher training for pilot teachers Begin program pilot #2 April 2021 District 6-8 HSS Instructional Materials Committee District 6-8 HSS Instructional Materials Committee Committee members attend meetings to monitor the pilot process and analyze data Sub-committee investigates options for piloting May 2021 District 6-8 HSS Instructional Materials Committee District 6-8 HSS Instructional Materials Committee Committee votes to recommend an extension of the pilot process into the 2021 school year Recommendation to DMT June 2021 SBE Community School Board, Staff, Students, Parents, and Community Informational Item: Recommendation for an extension of the 6-8 HSS adoption process Public notice and communication to stakeholders Materials on display at IMC August 2021 District 6-8 HSS Instructional Materials Committee District 6-8 HSS Instructional Materials Committee Publisher trainings for pilot teachers Begin program pilot #3 January- March 2022 District 6-8 HSS Instructional Materials Committee District 6-8 HSS Instructional Materials Committee Evaluate pilot #3 Publisher training for pilot teachers Final Pilot Evaluation Meeting May - June 2022 School Board Meeting School Board, Staff, and Community Informational Item/Discussion: Recommendation to adopt a program Public Notice and Display of Instructional Materials Followed by Action Item: Recommendation to adopt a program Financial Impact: Total cost of $200,887.96 Prepared by: Liz Wolfe, Assistant Superintendent Curriculum and Instruction Approved by: John Baker, Superintendent §
6.215:01Instructional Support for Primary TeachersInformation
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Rationale: Laura Pulido Lopez, Mariela Talavera Ballon, Anne Berljafa, RCSD Staff Development Teachers on Special Assignment (TOSAs) will present an overview of their current work with RCSD primary teachers. Laura and Mariela have pulled together high impact strategies from a variety of sources: Sobrato Early Academic Language (SEAL), National Urban Alliance (NUA), the district profile of an RCSD learner (empowered learner, effective communicator and knowledge constructor) and culturally responsive pedagogy to create integrated thematic units for teachers across the district. These units have been developed to support all teachers, particularly those working with multilingual learners. Tonight Laura and Mariela will give an overview of these units and their work in supporting district teachers, which includes training, modeling and lesson planning with a focus on student learning. Financial Impact: None at the moment. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Liz Wolfe, Assistant Superintendent, Ed Services Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
71:52Bond Program Consent Items
7.1Approval of Consent ItemsAction
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7.2Approval of Rear Parking Lot Project Construction Agreement for Garfield Community School with Galeb PavingAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Galeb Paving will be handling the construction services for Garfield Community School's Rear Parking Lot Project. Financial Impact: $738,000. 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. §
7.3Approval of STEAM Tables Proposal for Hoover Community School with RDIAction (Consent)
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Rationale: RDI will be providing the STEAM tables for Hoover Community School. Financial Impact: $29,956.79. 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. §
7.4Approval of Building A HVAC Upgrades Electrical Proposal for Garfield Community School with Atlas PellizzariAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Atlas Pellizzari will be handling the electrical scope for the Building A HVAC Upgrades Project at Garfield Community School. Financial Impact: $55,850. Requested movement from Board Reserve to project. 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. §
8Bond Program Action Items
951:21Consent Items
9.1Approval of Consent ItemsAction
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9.2Denial of ClaimAction
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Rationale: A claim has been submitted to the Redwood City School District. The incident occurred on April 15, 2022 at Garfield Community School. The claim was sent to the District's insurance carrier, San Mateo County Schools Insurance Group, who is handling this matter. A communication has been received from San Mateo County Schools Insurance Group recommending that the District Governing Board deny the claim for lack of evidence of negligence or liability on the part of the district or its’ employees . It is accordingly recommended that the Redwood City School District Board of Education deny the claim for damages. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Priscilla Aquino-Dichoso, Chief Business Official Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
9.3Approval of the Special Education Teacher Induction Agreement with San Mateo County Office of Education for 2022-23Action (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 credentials through another program. RCSD may have approximately ten new teachers who are participating in the SMCOE Special Education Induction Program for the 2022-23 school year. Financial Impact: Up to $60,000 ($6,000 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. §
1052:00Action items
10.152:00Adoption of Resolution 36, 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 §
1152:46Board and Superintendent Reports
11.152:46Report 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
1258:17Information
1358:29Correspondence
13.1Correspondence
1459:11Other Business/Suggested Items For Future Agenda
14.1Possible Other Business/Suggested Items for Future AgendaInformation
151:02:53Board Agenda Calendar
15.11:02:53Changes 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 §
161:03:03Adjournment
16.1Adjourn the MeetingAction