10:05Call to Order
1.1Roll CallProcedural
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20:26Welcome
2.1Welcome by the School Board President, María Díaz-SlocumProcedural
32:08Changes to the Agenda
3.1Additions, Deletions or Modifications to the AgendaDiscussion
42:41Approval of Agenda
4.1Approval of AgendaAction
53:34Oral Communication
Unidentified speaker (3min) — Demanded the board remove bond measure information from the district website and newsletter for alleged violations of Education Code sections 7054 and 7058, and also demanded compliance with the Public Records Act, stating he would appear at 2pm the following day to inspect records.
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/1FAIpQLSdOLdBHBmkmhl_nRK0_f7H8jHxDedXytyOz6Kx8TIA-4isGWA/viewform?usp=sf_link Spanish: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfpa6S_Imu2faisD0_AxkWduZ9O1YlckmvJh4WkE4g_oW7gfg/viewform?usp=sf_link §
615:22Bond Program Consent Items
6.1Approval of Bond Program 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 and under in a comprehensive list. This list will be sent to the School Board regularly as the POs are compiled. Financial Impact: Total for Fiscal Year 2022-23 - $70,346.55. Within budget. Budget Source: Fund 21 - Measure T GO Bond. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Martin Cervantes, Interim 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 Agreement between the Redwood City School District and Beals Martin, Inc. for the Installation of the Theater Projection Screen at McKinley Institute of TechnologyAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Beals Martin, Inc. will be handling the removal and disposal of the existing manual projection screen and will install a new theater projection screen at McKinley Institute of Technology. Financial Impact: $58,064.00 Within budget. Budget Source: Fund 21 – Measure T GO Bond. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Martin Cervantes, Interim 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. §
6.4Approval of Agreement between the Redwood City School District and Atlas/Pellizzari Electric, Inc. for Electrical Services on the Theater Projection Screen at McKinley Institute of TechnologyAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Atlas/Pellizzari Electric, Inc. will be handling the electrical services for the theater projection screen at McKinley Institute of Technology. Financial Impact: $42,875.00 Within budget. Budget Source: Fund 21 – Measure T GO Bond. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Martin Cervantes, Interim 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. §
6.5Approval of Proposal for the Installation of Concrete Pads for Manual Transfer Switches with Atlas/Pellizzari Electric, Inc. in MUB Buildings at 8 School SitesAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Atlas/Pellizzari Electric, Inc., will furnish and install concrete pads for manual transfer switches in MUB Buildings at Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School, Garfield Community School, Henry Ford School, Kennedy Middle School, McKinley Institute of Technology, Orion Alternative School, Roosevelt School, and Taft Community School. Financial Impact: $39,745.00 Within budget. Budget Source: Fund 21 – Measure T GO Bond. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Martin Cervantes, Interim 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. §
6.6Approval of Proposal for Theater Curtain Replacement with Musson Theatrical at McKinley Institute of TechnologyAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Musson Theatrical will remove the existing drapes and will provide and install replacement stage curtains at McKinley Institute of Technology. Financial Impact: $59,464.95. Within budget. Budget Source: Fund 21 – Measure T GO Bond. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Martin Cervantes, Interim 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. §
6.7Approval of Proposal for Fencing with Dryco at Roosevelt School's Child Development CenterAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Dryco will demolish and remove existing chain link mesh. Dryco will also furnish and install a new 6' tall black chain link with a 4' panic gate at Roosevelt School's Child Development Center. Financial Impact: $27,555.00 Within budget. Budget Source: Fund 21 – Measure T GO Bond. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Martin Cervantes, Interim 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. §
6.8Approval of Proposal for Gate Buzzer and Intercom with Siemens Industry, Inc. at Clifford School and McKinley Institute of TechnologyAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Siemens will provide and install an electrified gate buzzer at Clifford School and a video intercom system at McKinley Institute of Technology. Financial Impact: $22,583.29. Within budget. Budget Source: Fund 21 - Measure T GO Bond. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Martin Cervantes, Interim 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. §
6.9Approval of Proposal for 48 Port Switches and Supporting Equipment with CDW-G at Garfield Community School and Orion Alternative SchoolAction (Consent)
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Rationale: CDW-G will provide 48 port switches and supporting equipment to be installed at Garfield Community School and Orion Alternative School. Financial Impact: $24,373.26 Within budget. Budget Source: Fund 21 – Measure T GO Bond. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Martin Cervantes, Interim 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. §
716:27Consent Items
7.1Approval of Consent ItemsAction
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7.2Approval of September 14th 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: Evelyn Campos, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
7.3Approval of September 21st 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: Evelyn Campos, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
7.4Approval of Amendment to the June 15th Board MinutesAction
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Rationale: The following board minutes were previously approved at the Aug. 10th board meeting. These minutes were amended to include the teachers' names approved for the Education Code Options for Teaching Assignments under Action Item 13.7. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Evelyn Campos, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
7.5Approval of Amendment to the August 10th Board MinutesAction
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Rationale: The following board minutes were previously approved at the Aug. 24th board meeting. These minutes were amended to include the teachers' names approved for the: Education Code Options for Teaching Assignments under Action Item 14.2; Local Assignments Options under Action Item 14.5; and Provisional Internship Permit under Action Item 14.7. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Evelyn Campos, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
7.6Approval of Amendment to the August 24th Board MinutesAction
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Rationale: The following board minutes were previously approved at the September 7th board meeting. These minutes were amended to include the teachers' names approved for the Education Code Options for Teaching Assignments under Action Item 12.3. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Evelyn Campos, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
7.7Approval of Non-Public School (NPS)/Non-Public Agency (NPA) Master ContractsAction (Consent)
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Rationale: The San Mateo County SELPA office agrees on rates and signs master contracts with Non-Public School (“NPS”)/Non-Public Agency (”NPA”) for each school year. The various districts then prepare Individual Service Agreements (“ISAs”) on individual students directed by Individualized Education Program’s (“IEPs”). The master contract (attached as Exhibit A), which covers the period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. The attached contracts were received from the SELPA on or before July 1, 2022. The District expects to receive additional contracts as soon as the San Mateo SELPA approves them. These contracts will be brought for ratification to a future Board Meeting periodically. Financial Impact: Non-Public School (“NPS”) and Non- Public Agency (“NPA”) Special Education Fund. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Maeve Mulholland, Director of Special Education Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. §
7.8Approval of Agreement between Redwood City School District and YMCA of Silicon Valley for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023Action (Consent)
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Rationale: This agreement is made between the Redwood City School District and the YMCA of Silicon Valley to provide the Expanded Day Learning and Enrichment Services program at Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School. The term for this agreement is from October 13, 2022, through June 30, 2023, to reflect and align with the Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELO-P) grant and payment cycle. Up until this point, YMCA has functioned as a private after-school program but is now partnering with the Redwood City School District under the Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELO-P). Financial Impact: The contract amount is not to exceed $103,600.00. The funding will come directly from the Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELO-P) grant with no financial impact on RCSD general or concentrated funds. The Redwood City School District is the fiscal agent for the grant. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Michelle Griffith, Director of Community Schools and Partnerships, and Enrique Calderon, Expanded Learning Opportunity Program Manager 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. §
7.9Ratification of Warrant Register, September 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022Action (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 $6,081,921.76 for the period September 1, 2022, through September 30, 2022. Financial Impact: The total disbursement from the San Mateo County Treasurer's Office amounts to $6,081,921.76 and represents actual expenditures for all funds. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Rick Edson, 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. §
7.10Approval of Changes to the Board Agenda Schedule of ItemsAction (Consent)
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Rationale: The following Schedule of Items for the 2022-23 School Board meetings (attached hereto) has been revised by the administration. This schedule of board agenda items will be routinely updated, as needed. The following changes have been made to the Schedule of Board Agenda Items: Removed Induction Presentations. Added Oath of Office under December 14th, 2022 Pushed Personnel Report for October 26th Board Meeting Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Evelyn Campos, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. §
8Action Items
8.118:47Adoption of Resolution 15, Authorizing Electronic Meetings of the Board of Trustees During a State of Emergency Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e)Action (Consent)
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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 comments 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 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. §
8.220:00Adoption of Resolution 16, Approval of Education Code Options for Teaching AssignmentsAction
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Rationale: California Education Code (EC) 44256(b) expands the authorization for the holder of a Multiple Subject or a Standard Elementary Teaching Credential to teach in a departmentalized setting below grade 9. EC 44258.2 allows the holder of a Single Subject or Standard Secondary Teaching Credential to be assigned to teach classes in grades 5 through 8 in a middle school. Each teacher on the attached list has met the requirement(s) for subject matter competence and possesses the required skills and preparation to teach the proposed assignment. Their flexibility to work outside of their credential authorization allows the district to staff middle schools appropriately as the number of students at a given site fluctuates each year changing the annual site-based credential requirements necessary to deliver appropriate services to students. The Deputy Superintendent is satisfied that each of the teachers on the attached list has adequate knowledge of each subject to be taught. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Wendy Kelly, Deputy Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
8.3Approval of Local Interagency Agreement(s) to Provide Education and Training to Teacher Interns and Student TeachersAction (Consent)
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Rationale: RCSD welcomes credentialed 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. The contract span begins August 1, 2022, as this is customary for a University to begin contracts early in the school year. However, the UOP Candidate will not start until the Board approves this item. University of the Pacific - Credentialing and graduate-level degree programs in Education 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. §
8.4Approval of Personnel Changes for 2022-2023Action
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Rationale: Due to changes in staffing needs in the Special Education and California State Preschool Departments, the following positions are requested for the 2022-2023 school year. Additional positions needed : • 1.0 Special Education Teacher on Special Assignment, Special Education Department- This position is needed to provide case management for Redwood City students attending non-public and private schools. • 1.0 Education Specialist Teacher on Special Assignment, California State Preschool Program- This position is needed to provide support to special education students and their teachers in the California State Preschool Program. Financial Impact: • 1.0 Special Education Teacher on Special Assignment, Special Education Department- $140,000 paid out of the Special Education Fund • 1.0 Education Specialist Teacher on Special Assignment, California State Preschool Program- $103,577 paid out of Fund 12 Submission for Approval Prepared by: Wendy Kelly, Deputy Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
920:34Board and Superintendent Reports
9.1Report 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: Evelyn Campos, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent
1035:27Information
10.1Quarterly Williams Report, 1st Quarter, July 2022 through September 2022Information
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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. Financial Impact: None when the School District remains in compliance. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Evelyn Campos, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
10.2Information on San Mateo County Investment Fund - August 2022Information
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Rationale: Education Code Sections 41001 and 41002 generally provide that all money received by or apportioned to a school district shall be paid into the county treasury “to be placed to the credit of the proper fund of the district”. Pursuant to California Education Code Section 41015, the District may invest all or part of funds deposited in a Special Reserve Fund or any surplus monies not required for the immediate necessities of the District in any of the investments specified in California Government Code Sections 16430 or 53601. Historically, districts in San Mateo County have been depositing all of their funds to the county treasury. The County Treasurer has made investment decisions for the school districts, which is not a unique practice statewide. School district funds on deposit with the county treasury, along with funds deposited by other agencies, are placed in a County “investment pool”, and profits and losses realized from these invested funds are shared among the pool participants in proportion to the amount invested. Financial Impact: Gross pool earnings for August 2022: 1.344%. The current average maturity of the portfolio is 1.40 years with an average duration of 1.34 years. The portfolio continues to hold no derivative products. Please copy and paste the link below to view the investment report for August 2022: https://www.smcgov.org/media/135926/download?inline= Please copy and paste the link below to view the copies of the Investment Reports and the Compliance Reports: https://treasurer.smcgov.org/investment-information Submission for Approval Prepared by: Rick Edson, Chief Business Official Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
118:53Correspondence
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1236:37Other Business/Suggested Items For Future Agenda
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1337:12Adjournment
13.1Adjourn the MeetingAction