10:06Call to Order
1.1Roll CallProcedural
2Oral Communication on Closed Session Items Only
2.1If you have a 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.Information
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Public Comment Links: English: https://forms.gle/Fewnu8WtStViaRo4A Spanish: https://forms.gle/p8mZGdj7TD1xMvLG9 Submission for Approval Prepared by: Evelyn Campos, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
3Closed Session - 5:30 PM
3.1Conference with Labor Negotiators (§54957.6) Agency designated representative: Wendy Kelly, Deputy Superintendent & Employee organization: RCTAInformation
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3.2Consideration of Student Expulsion
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Rationale: The School Board will hear one student expulsion case. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Antonio Perez, Director of Student Services Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
40:06Reconvene to Regular Session at Approximately 6:30 PM
4.1Roll Call
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4.2Report Out on Closed Session from February 15, 2023
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50:06Welcome
5.1Welcome by the School Board President, Cecilia MárquezProcedural
60:56Changes to the Agenda
6.1Additions, Deletions, or Modifications to the AgendaDiscussion
71:23Approval of Agenda
7.1Approval of AgendaAction
82:55Oral Communication
Chris Robel (3min) — Expressed concern about unclear roles and responsibilities for bond oversight, questioning who is reviewing expenditures for Prop 39 compliance and asking about the purpose and reports of an apparent bond subcommittee consisting of Mike Wells, Janet Lawson, and district/contractor staff.
8.1If you have a 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://forms.gle/Fewnu8WtStViaRo4A Spanish: https://forms.gle/p8mZGdj7TD1xMvLG9 §
96:50Bond Program Consent Items (Action Required)
9.1Approval of Bond Program Consent ItemsAction
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9.2Approval 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: $55,148.40. Requested movement from Board Reserve to Project, as needed. Budget Source: Fund 21 - Measure T GO Bond Submission for Approval Prepared by: Martin Cervantes, Interim Bond Program Director; Will Robertson, Bond 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. §
10Bond Program Action Items (Action Required)
11School/Community Reports
12Discussion Items
12.17:13Measure T Bond Financing OverviewDiscussion
Chris Robel (1min) — Raised concerns about negotiated vs. competitive bond sales, unnecessary fees such as bond insurance and rating agency costs, and suggested combining districts for better liquidity and lower rates.
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Rationale: Blake Boehm from KNN will share with the School Board an overview of the Measure T financing. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
12.221:37Single Plan for Student Achievement for Orion, Garfield, and Taft Community SchoolsDiscussion
Chris Robel (1min) — Expressed concern about declining enrollment data revealed in the Measure S bond disclosure document, questioned whether bond measure spending on buildings is the right priority over operating resources like teachers and smaller class sizes, and noted very low academic achievement percentages at Garfield.
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Recommendation: It is the Administration's recommendation that the School Board review the Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) written by Site Administrators and School Site Councils for their school sites. Site Administrators will be presenting the targets, aligned with each SPSA goal, actions and services, and reflections on the success of their implementation. Rationale: School goals are based on the district goals, established by the 2021-24 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP). The purpose of the writing of a school plan (SPSA) is to coordinate all educational services at the school. The site SPSAs address how funds provided to the school through any of the sources identified will be used to improve the academic performance, behavior and social-emotional well-being of all students, with particular attention to selected student groups. The SPSA must also integrate the purposes and requirements of all state and federal categorical programs in which the school participates. The SPSA serves as the organizer for an individual school's improvement process. The plan should be developed with a deep understanding of the root causes of student academic challenges and identify and implement research-based instructional strategies to raise the achievement of students who are not yet proficient by state standards. The School Site Council (SSC) members have carefully reviewed district priorities as stated in the LCAP, and have assessed both state and local quantitative and qualitative student achievement data to evaluate the effectiveness of the instructional program. Tonight's presentation will focus on the presentation of the Orion, Garfield and Taft Community Schools SPSAs. Financial Impact: Orion: $625,404.00 Garfield Community School: $645,984 Taft Community School: $630,246.34 Submission for Approval Prepared by: Liz Wolfe, Assistant Superintendent, Ed Services Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
131:31:20Consent Items
13.1Approval of Consent ItemsAction
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13.2Approval of 2022-23 Measure U Application for KIPP Excelencia Community PrepAction (Consent)
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Rationale: KIPP Excelencia Community Prep is submitting the 2022-23 application for use of Measure U funds to the Redwood City School District Board for approval. The school’s plan for Measure U funds, made available through a Redwood City voter-passed parcel tax, has been outlined in the attached application and is in accordance with the priorities listed in the local measure. KIPP Excelencia will be using Measure U funds to enhance quality arts programs through funding Art courses for students. The allocation of these funds towards these teaching positions meets the voter-approved priorities. The plan has been approved by a majority vote by the school’s School Site Council. We thank the district for their assistance in securing these important funds for students in Redwood City. Financial Impact: The estimated Measure U funding for KIPP Excelencia is $172,292.74. This funding supports 2.0 FTE art program teaching positions and classroom supplies - all of which contribute to sustaining enrichment opportunities at KIPP Excelencia Community Prep. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Sarah Sanchez, Director of Public Accountability and Compliance at KIPP NorCal Public Schools 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. §
13.3Approval of the Agreement between the Redwood City School District and Play Thrive for the fiscal year 2022-2023Action (Consent)
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Rationale: This agreement is made between the Redwood City School District and Play Thrive to provide the Expanded Day Learning and Enrichment Services program at Orion Mandarin Immersion School for students in grades kindergarten through 5th grades. The term for this agreement is from February 16, 2023, through June 30, 2023, to reflect and align with the Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELO-P) grant and payment cycles. Financial Impact: The contract is not to exceed $62,090.00. 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 Opportunities 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. §
13.4Approval of the Agreement between the Redwood City School District and WorkEd for the fiscal year 2022-2023Action (Consent)
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Rationale: This agreement is made between the Redwood City School District and WorkEd to provide the Expanded Day Learning and Enrichment Services Program at McKinley Institute of Technology(MIT). The term for this agreement is from February 9, 2023, through June 30, 2023, to reflect and align with the Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELO-P) grant and payment cycle. This contract is coming late to the board due to a back-and-forth with the contractor and the contractor will not engage with students until 2/16/2023. Financial Impact: The contract amount is not to exceed $161,700.00. 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 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. §
14Action Items
14.119:23Adoption of Resolution No. 24 - Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of General Obligation Bonds, 2022 Election, 2023 Series A of the District and Authorizing Other Documents and Related ActionsAction
Chris Robel (1min) — Asked how the bond amount was determined and which projects are tied to the first tranche, noted the 4.21% yield is attractive for investors compared to UC Berkeley bonds, and asked whether bonds would be offered at no brokerage fee directly to community members.
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Rationale: The Redwood City School District, hereinafter referred to as the District, received approval from the voters on November 8, 2022, to issue $298 million in principal amount of general obligation bonds in order to finance the acquisition, construction, equipping, furnishing and improvement of school facilities and property as approved by voters ("Projects"). The District is now considering the issuance of its first series of general obligation bonds, the "Series A Bonds" in a maximum principal amount of $90 million under the authorization to finance Projects, with a targeted closing date of May 11, 2023. As part of this approval, the Resolution and various legal and disclosure documents are submitted in substantially final form which documents will be approved by adoption of the Resolution. These documents include the following: • Bond Purchase Agreement between the District and Stifel Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, as Underwriter; • Preliminary Official Statement (the "POS") - the marketing document that will be distributed to investors to permit them to make a decision whether to invest in the Series A Bonds; and • Continuing Disclosure Agreement (an exhibit to the POS) - required by federal securities laws and obligates the District to provide annual reports to the municipal marketplace through an online portal to update the information provided to investors in the POS. Financial Impact: There is no budget implication for the District. The costs of issuance for the Series A Bond will be paid from proceeds of the Series A Bonds and no such costs will be paid from the general fund. Disclosures of such estimated costs are set forth in the Resolution as an exhibit. Principal of and interest on the Series A Bonds is paid from the collection of ad valorem taxes collected by the County from taxpayers in the District. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Rick Edson, Chief Business Official Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
14.21:31:45Adoption of Resolution No. 25, Determination of Order of Employment for Certificated Employees for Elimination of or Reductions in Particular Kinds of Services for Fiscal Year 2022-2023Action
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Rationale: The Resolution language lists the criteria to be used to determine the order of seniority for those certificated employees hired on the same date. The seniority date is the employee's first date in paid probationary status with the district. Temporary teachers are not listed on the Seniority Report. Financial Impact: None Submission for Approval Prepared by: Wendy Kelly, Deputy Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
151:32:40Board and Superintendent Reports
15.1Report 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
161:34:00Information
16.1RCSD Review of Connect Community Charter School's First Interim Financial Report for FY 2022-23Information
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Rationale: The Redwood City School District is the chartering authority for Connect Community Charter School (Connect). In accordance with Education Code Section 47604.32, the District maintains fiscal oversight responsibility and has the duty to monitor the fiscal condition of each charter school under its authority. Attached is a letter from the Redwood City School District regarding the review of and findings concerning Connect Community Charter School's First Interim Financial Report for the fiscal year 2022-23. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Rick Edson, Chief Business Official Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
16.2RCSD Review of Connect Community Charter School's Audit Report for FY 2021-22Information
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Rationale: In accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding with the District, Connect Community Charter School shall provide a copy of the Audited Financial Report to the District, the San Mateo County Superintendent of Schools, the State Controller’s Office, and the California Department of Education. The District is required to review the audit report as part of its fiscal oversight obligations and duty to monitor the fiscal health of the charter schools. Attached is the letter from the Redwood City School District regarding the review of and findings concerning Connect's Audit Report for the fiscal year 2021-22. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Rick Edson, Chief Business Official Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
16.3RCSD Review of KIPP Excelencia Community Prep's First Interim Financial Report for FY 2022-23Information
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Rationale: The Redwood City School District is the chartering authority for KIPP Excelencia Community Prep Charter School (KIPP) . In accordance with Education Code Section 47604.32, the District maintains fiscal oversight responsibility and has the duty to monitor the fiscal condition of each charter school under its authority. Attached is a letter from the Redwood City School District regarding the review of and findings concerning KIPP's First Interim Financial Report for the fiscal year 2022-23. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Rick Edson, Chief Business Official Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
16.4RCSD Review of KIPP Excelencia Community Prep's Audit Report for FY 2021-22Information
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Rationale: In accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding with the District, KIPP shall provide a copy of the Audited Financial Report to the District, the San Mateo County Superintendent of Schools, the State Controller’s Office, and the California Department of Education. The District is required to review the audit report as part of its fiscal oversight obligations and duty to monitor the fiscal health of the charter schools. Attached is the letter from the Redwood City School District regarding the review of and findings concerning KIPP's Audit Report for the fiscal year 2021-22. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Rick Edson, Chief Business Official Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
16.5RCSD Review of Rocketship Redwood City Charter School's Audit Report for FY 2021-22Information
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Rationale: In accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding with the District, Rocketship Redwood City shall provide a copy of the Audited Financial Report to the District, the San Mateo County Superintendent of Schools, the State Controller’s Office, and the California Department of Education. The District is required to review the audit report as part of its fiscal oversight obligations and duty to monitor the fiscal health of the charter schools. Attached is the letter from the Redwood City School District regarding the review of and findings concerning Rocketship's Audit Report for the fiscal year 2021-22. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Rick Edson, Chief Business Official Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
16.6RCSD Review of Rocketship Redwood City Charter School's First Interim Financial Report for FY 2022-23Information
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Rationale: The Redwood City School District is the chartering authority for Rocketship Redwood City Charter School (Rocketship). In accordance with Education Code Section 47604.32, the District maintains fiscal oversight responsibility and has the duty to monitor the fiscal condition of each charter school under its authority. Attached is a letter from the Redwood City School District regarding the review of and findings concerning Rocketship's First Interim Financial Report for the fiscal year 2022-23. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Rick Edson, Chief Business Official Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
171:35:20Correspondence
17.1Correspondence
181:35:28Other Business/Suggested Items For Future Agenda
18.1Possible Other Business/Suggested Items for Future AgendaInformation
191:35:45Board Meetings Calendar
19.1Changes to the Board Meetings CalendarInformation
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Rationale: The following School Board Meetings Calendar for 2022-23 (attached hereto) has been revised by the administration. This calendar of board agenda meetings will be routinely updated, as needed. The following changes have been made: - Added Special Board Meeting scheduled for January 20th, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Evelyn Campos, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
201:36:40Adjournment
20.1Adjourn the MeetingAction