10:05Call to Order
1.1Roll CallProcedural
2Oral Communication on Closed Session Items Only
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3Closed Session – 5:45 p.m.
3.1CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). Case name unspecified: confidential pupil matter
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3.2CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION. Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: 1 Potential Case
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3.3Conference with Labor Negotiators (§54957.6) Agency designated representative: Wendy Kelly Employee organization: RCTAInformation
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40:05Reconvene to Regular Session at Approximately 7:00 p.m.
4.1Roll Call
4.2Report Out on Closed Session from March 8, 2023
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50:42Welcome
5.1Welcome by the School Board President, Cecilia MárquezProcedural
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61:40Changes to the Agenda
6.1Additions, Deletions or Modifications to the AgendaDiscussion
71:43Approval of Agenda
7.1Approval of AgendaAction
81:52Oral Communication
Chris Robel (3min) — Raised concerns about chronic absenteeism and poor academic performance at Taft and Garfield schools, criticized the board for not taking immediate action to address student needs, and questioned bond oversight meeting practices.
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94:56Bond Program Consent Items
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: $37,785.91. Requested movement from Board Reserve to Project, as needed. Budget Source: Fund 21 – Measure T GO Bond Submission for Approval Prepared by: Martín 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. §
9.3Approval of Architect Additional Service Amendment #12 with CAW for Orion Alternative School (Formerly John Gill School)Action (Consent)
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Rationale: CAW prepared additional design and construction drawings to submit for a permit and provided additional construction administration services for the lunch shelter. In addition, CAW prepared design work for a campus fencing upgrade, revised a structural engineering design, and had schedule extensions. Financial Impact: $39,595.00. Requested movement from Board Reserve to Project, as needed. Budget Source: Fund 21 – Measure T GO Bond Submission for Approval Prepared by: Martín 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. §
9.4Approval of New Buildings, Modernization and Sitework, Bid Package G, Change Order 15 to the Agreement with Rodan Builders for Garfield Community SchoolAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Garfield Community School’s new buildings, modernization and sitework, bid package G with Rodan Builders, for Change Order 15, which includes six potential change orders (PCO’s), as follows: PCO-090 – Demo fence & put-up temporary fencing at vehicle gate per ASI 081 - $5,148.74; PCO-091 – Additional HVAC work per ASI 095 (RBI & Cal) - $63,707.25; PCO-092 – Additional posts needed for man gate shift per RFI 471- $2,094.03; PCO-096 – Key switches for elevator - $12,667.96; PCO-097 – Reversing the swing of rear man gate - $1,159.43; PCO-098 – Vertical expansion joint modification per ASI 097R1 - $2,985.91. Financial Impact: $87,763.32. Requested movement from Board Reserve to Project, as needed. Budget Source: Fund 21 – Measure T GO Bond Submission for Approval Prepared by: Martín 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. §
9.5Approval of Proposal for Play Structure Soft Flooring with KYA at the 909 Roosevelt Avenue SiteAction (Consent)
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Rationale: KYA will be providing construction services for the play structure soft flooring installation at the 909 Roosevelt Avenue site. Financial Impact: Total - $91,166.70. Propose moving $100k from Board Reserve to Project to cover the total, plus a small construction contingency. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Martín Cervantes, Bond Program Director and 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
115:08School/Community Reports
11.1Presentations on School Plans for Student Achievement: McKinley Institute of Technology (MIT) and Kennedy Middle SchoolReports
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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 Kennedy and McKinley Institute of Technology (MIT) Community Schools SPSAs. Financial Impact: Kennedy site budget: $815,019.00 MIT site budget: $980,854.00 Submission for Approval Prepared by: Liz Wolfe, Assistant Superintendent, Ed Services Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
121:29:00Discussion Items
12.1Discussion on Recommendation for Mathematics Curriculum Adoption, Grades K-5, 2023-24 school yearDiscussion
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Rationale: The School Board will receive information regarding the proposed K-5 Math Instructional Materials Adoption. Program recommended for adoption: Imagine Learning Illustrative Mathematics K-5 Math PERTINENT FACTS: On June 16th, 2021, the School board approved the two-year process and timeline for the program selection and pilot for K-5 Math Instructional Materials Adoption. All aspects of the timeline have been followed and met. The Math Staff Development team (Robyn Stone and Kendall Klein) elicited volunteers to represent a balance of Bilingual and English-only teachers, and members for each grade level. The K-5 Math Adoption Committee collaborated throughout the two years and debriefed the implementation of common units from each program. Feedback from the pilot experience was documented and shared across grade levels. In a final analysis, the strengths of each program were compared. Adoption Committee - Pilot Teachers Grade Language Teacher School 1. K English Amy Vacarella Barstad Ford 2. 1st English Maureen Keithly Clifford 3 2nd Spanish Cinthya Alvarez de Kanady Adelante 4. 3rd English Lydia Pacheco Roosevelt 5. 3rd English Christina Granato Roy Cloud 6. 4th Spanish Rita Melton Adelante 7. 5th English Angie Teupel Ford 8. 5th English Nick Tsivikas Roy Cloud 9. 5th English Betty Momijian Taft 6-8 Middle School Math Representatives Grade Language Teacher School 1. 6th English Anastacia Stamates Garfield 2. 7th English Mariana Hernandez McKinley 3. 7th, 8th English Zena Fadel North Star MATH INSTRUCTION MATERIALS PILOT/ADOPTION TIMELINE Date Event Participants Outcomes May - June 2021 Inform Stakeholders Principals Asst. Principals Program Director Asst. Superintendent Staff Development Public DMT notified about the two-year K-5 Math Pilot/Adoption Process. Site Admin recommended teachers to serve on the K-5 Math Pilot/Adoption Committee. SMCOE Math Coordinator consulted with the RCSD Staff Development Team. Staff Development recruited teachers to equitably represent all grades K-5 and all schools in RCSD for committee service. Public Notification of Process August - October 2021 Develop District Lens Teacher Committee 1. District Lens Development Action Steps: 1.1: Committee Group Norms & Timeline 1.2: Equitable District Vision and Mission for Mathematics 1.3: Understanding of the Revised Math Framework & Instructional Shifts 1.4: Examine the Current District Data & LCAP Goals 1.5: Examine the Local District Context (K-5; 6-8; 9-12) 1.6: Examine Current Reality of District Math Instructional Resources 1.7: Examine Key Findings & Adoption Considerations November - January 2021 Prescreen Instructional Materials Teacher Committee 2. Prescreen Instructional Materials Action Steps: 2.1 – Shared Understanding of District Math Needs with SMCOE Partners & Development of Prescreen Tool (Rubric) Aligned to Needs, Framework, & Standards, & Equitable Math Vision/Mission 2.2 – Practice Using Prescreen Tool with Model Lesson X and Y 2.3 – Conduct the Prescreen of Each Instructional Material Under Consideration February - June 2022 Paper Screen Instructional Materials Teacher Committee 3. Paper Screen Instructional Materials Action Steps: 3.1 – Rubric 1 Foundations: Analyzing what students are going to learn 3.2 – Rubric 2 Student Work: Analyzing how students are going to be learning 3.3 – Monitoring Student Progress: Analyzing how students are assessed 3.4 – Teacher Support: Analyzing how the instructional materials provide support to teachers in equitably facilitating all students’ conceptual understanding as connected to math progressions. 3.5 –Pilot Organization: Units were selected to form a coherent progression across the different piloted curriculum to determine the consistent equitable access to high quality of the entire program. August - December/January 2022 Pilot Instructional Materials K-5 Pilot Teachers 4. Pilot Instructional Materials Action Steps: 4.1 – Introductory Meeting: Overview of Tools, Pilot Process, & Equity Lens 4.2 – Classroom Pilot: Teach Units & Utilize Pilot Tools 4.3 – Follow Up Meeting: Scoring Units & Pilot Data according to district Math Equity Lens January - May 2023 Present, Select, and Recommend Instructional Materials for Adoption Teacher Committee District Leaders Staff Development Public 5. Present, Select, and Recommend Instructional Materials for Adoption Action Steps: 5.1: Prepare for Equity-Driven Decision-Making Process 5.2: Compile and Review Data 5.3: Determine Level of Support for Each Program 5.4: Discuss and Cite Evidence 5.5: Work Toward Consensus 5.6: Examine Other Considerations 5.7: Fall-Back Decision-Making Option if No Consensus 5.8: Recommend Instructional Materials for Adoption per Board Policy 5.9 Public Review of Materials August 2023 - June 2024 On February 14, 2023, the K-5 pilot teachers met and followed a decision-making protocol facilitated by San Mateo County Office of Education’s math coordinator, Kim Bambao, where all members came to a consensus and recommended Imagine Learning Illustrative Mathematics K-5 Math as the K-5 Mathematics Curriculum. At this time, the quote from the company for materials and professional development is: $79,573.46 Hand2Mind $2,797,768.05 Illustrative Mathematics (IM) (8 year adoption) $221,000.00 Training for 3 years Proposed TOTAL= $3,098,341.51 The textbooks will be on display at the District Office beginning March 9, 2023, for public review and comment. FINANCIAL IMPACT: To be finalized Prepared by: Liz Wolfe, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction Approved by: John Baker, Superintendent Slides Submission for Approval Prepared by: Liz Wolfe, Assistant Superintendent, Ed Services Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
131:35:00Consent Items
13.1Approval of Consent ItemsAction
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13.2Approval of February 8th, 2023 Board MinutesAction (Consent)
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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 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 February 15th, 2023 Board MinutesAction (Consent)
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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 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 Memorandum of Understanding between San Carlos School District and Redwood City School DistrictAction (Consent)
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Rationale: The purpose of the memorandum of understanding is to ensure that, when necessary, students have access to special education programs operated by other school districts when an appropriate program is not available in the pupil's district of residence. It is agreed that when a student is placed in a special education program in the district of attendance through the individualized educational plan process, then the district of residence retains all financial and legal responsibilities under the individuals with disabilities education act and related federal and California laws. 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. §
13.5Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement between the Redwood City School District and the Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsula (BGCP) for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023Action (Consent)
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Rationale: This first amendment to the agreement between the Redwood City School District and the Boys and Girls Club reflects an increase in the Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELO-P) grant funding for BGCP for the already approved 2022-23 contract. The previous contract was approved on August 10, 2022, for a total amount of $1,430,277.84. The increased amount is $29,260.00 which would bring the amended contract total amount to $1,459,537.84 upon School Board approval on March 8th, 2023. The agreement is made between the Redwood City School District and the Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsula (BGCP) to provide Expanded Day Learning programs at Kennedy, Garfield, Hoover, and Taft. The term for this agreement is from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023. Financial Impact: The increase in funding will come directly from the Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELO-P) grant, with no financial impact to the district's 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 Partnership 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. §
13.6Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement between the Redwood City School District (RCSD) and Police Activities League (PAL) for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023Action (Consent)
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Rationale: Amendment No. 1 to the agreement between RCSD and PAL reflects an increase in Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELO-P) grant funding for PAL for the already approved 2022-23 contract. The previous contract was approved on June 29, 2022, for a total amount of $300,000.00. The increased amount is $218,000.00 which brings the amended contract total amount to $518,000.00 upon School Board approval. The agreement is made between the Redwood City School District and Police Activities League (PAL) to provide Expanded Day Learning programs at Hoover School and the PAL building on the Taft campus, focusing on students from Garfield, Hoover, and Taft. The term for this agreement is from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023. Financial Impact: The increase in funding will come directly from the Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELO-P) grant, with no financial impact to the district's 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 Partnership 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. §
13.7Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement between the Redwood City School District and the Saint Francis Center for Siena Youth Center for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023Action (Consent)
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Rationale: This amendment to the original contract reflects an increase in Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELO-P) grant funding for the Saint Francis Center for Siena Youth Center for the already approved 2022-23 contract. The previous contract's total amount was $288,000.00. The increased amount is $22,800.00 which brings the amended contract total amount to $310,800.00 upon School Board approval. The agreement was approved on August 10, 2022, and made between the Redwood City School District and the Saint Francis Center for Siena Youth Center to provide Expanded Day Learning programs at the Siena Youth Center site focusing on students from Adelante Selby and Kennedy. The term for this agreement is from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023. Financial Impact: The increase in funding will come directly from the Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELO-P) grant, with no financial impact to the district's 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 Partnership, 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. §
13.8Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement between the Redwood City School District and the Envisioneers for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023Action (Consent)
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Rationale: This amendment to the contract reflects an increase in Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELO-P) grant funding for the Envisioneers for the already approved 2022-23 contract. The previous contract was approved on June 29, 2022, for a total amount of $202,960.42. The increased amount is $21,800.00 which brings the amended contract total amount to $224,760.42 upon School Board approval. The agreement is made between the Redwood City School District and the Envisioneers to provide Expanded Day Learning programs at MIT. The term for this agreement is from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. Financial Impact: The increase in funding will come directly from the Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELO-P) grant, with no financial impact to the district's 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 Partnership 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. §
13.9Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement between the Redwood City School District and Casa Circulo Cultural for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023Action (Consent)
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Rationale: Amendment No. 1 to the contract reflects an increase in Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELO-P) grant funding for Casa Circulo Cultural for the already approved 2022-23 contract. The previous contract was approved on August 10, 2022, for a total amount of $360,000.00. The increased amount is $28,500.00 which brings the amended contract total amount to $388,500.00 upon School Board approval. The agreement is made between the Redwood City School District and Casa Circulo Cultural to provide Expanded Day Learning programs at the Casa Circulo Cultural site, focusing on students from Garfield, Hoover, and Taft. The term for this agreement is from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023. Financial Impact: The increase in funding will come directly from the Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELO-P) grant, with no financial impact on the district's 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 Partnership 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. §
13.10Approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement Between Redwood City School District and One Life CounselingAction
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Rationale: One Life Counseling provides small group counseling for trauma and individual counseling for students. The original contract for 2022-2023 was in the amount of $898,128. This contract was approved on August 24, 2022. There was an increase to add an additional school site to receive counseling support and, therefore, the contract was increased to $45,360 on August 29, 2022. This second amendment is to add counseling services to provide substitutes for employees on leave at Roy Cloud and Garfield, which will increase the contract by $22,126 a total of $965,614. Financial Impact: The financial impact will be $22,126, which will be funded through COVID funds. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Patrinia Redd, Director of Health and Wellness Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
13.11Second Reading and Approval of Board Policy 6164.2 - Guidance/Counseling ServicesAction
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Rationale: This policy was discussed at the February 8, 2023 board meeting. 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 §
13.12Approval of Addendum No. 2 to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Redwood City School District (RCSD) and The Sobrato Organization (TSO) to Partner on the 750 Bradford & 603 Jefferson Development Project in Downtown Redwood CityAction (Consent)
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Rationale: The Sobrato Organization (TSO) is a multi-generational, family-owned firm based in Silicon Valley. For over 65 years, the Sobrato family has been developing commercial real estate for high-growth companies, building multifamily communities, investing in entrepreneurial enterprises, and giving back to the communities in which the family lives and conducts business. The Redwood City School District (RCSD) and The Sobrato Organization (TSO) are working collaboratively to assess the feasibility to proceed with a new mixed-use development located at 750 Bradford Street and 603 Jefferson Avenue in Redwood City, referred to as the "Project." The Project between RCSD and TSO would create approximately 68 workforce housing units for RCSD staff and faculty at the corner of Jefferson and Bradford, as well as an adjacent 170,000-square-foot office building along Bradford on properties currently owned by TSO and RCSD. The residential and office projects would be 6 and 7 stories and both would sit atop a shared parking podium. There is a physical constraint on the 750 Bradford site due to a culvert, so combining the site with 603 Jefferson allows for a more efficient parking layout as well as the ability to share parking stalls between the office and residential uses, maximizing parking efficiencies. On August 3rd, 2020, RCSD and TSO entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to Partner on the proposed 750 Bradford and 603 Jefferson Development Project in Downtown Redwood City. The term of the MOU commenced on August 17, 2020, for a period of two years. Subsequently, on August 15, 2022, both RCSD and TSO executed ADDENDUM NO. 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding for a six-month period (up to February 16, 2023). Thereafter, it was determined that additional time was required to conclude the feasibility period. Both RCSD and TSO will enter into a 4.5-month extension up to June 30, 2023, upon School Board approval on March 8, 2023. Attachments: Original MOU (For reference) Addendum 1 (For reference) Addendum 2 Financial Impact: None at the moment. Submission for Approval Prepared by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., 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. §
13.13Addendum to 2022-23 Measure U Application for Taft Community SchoolAction
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Rationale: Taft Community School was given a total allotment for 2022-2023 of $88,857 and had a carryover of $105,885 from the 2021-22 school year for a total of $194,742. The following changes are proposed for Measure U for Taft Community School for the 2022-23 school year: Increase by $40,000 the amount to purchase new chrome books or iPads for those that will need to be replaced as well as purchase earphones for student use in the classroom. Eliminate the fee of $40,000 for College Prep Advisory as it is being paid for with other funds. All of the members in attendance at the January 23, 2023, 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 the attachment for details. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Anna Herrera, Principal Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
13.14Addendum to 2022-23 Measure U Application for Henry Ford SchoolAction
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Rationale: The Henry Ford School Site Council met and made recommendations for changes to their 20 22 -2 3 Measure U application. There was carryover money from 2021-22, so t he Site Council voted to spend the additional funding to increase the number of professional development days with the National Urban Alliance (NUA), increase funds for technology, purchase classroom sets of leveled phonics books for students in grades K - 2nd and SDC, and hire teachers to provide after school reading/math support and enrichment. The following changes are proposed for Measure U for Henry Ford for the 20 22 -2 3 school year: Increase the contract with NUA from $5,000 to $30,000 so that teachers will have an additional release day of Unit planning with an NUA representative as well as an additional semester of professional development in their classrooms. Increase spending for technology from $10,614 to $18,275. Allot $43,000 for leveled phonics books designed for small group instruction for every student in grades K - 2nd grade and SDC. Allot $25,000 to pay teachers to provide after-school support classes and enrichment. 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 the attachment for details. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Jennifer Knopf , Principal Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
13.15Addendum to 2022-23 Measure U Application for Kennedy Middle SchoolAction
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Rationale: Kennedy Middle School was given an allotment of $163,140 for 2022-2023 and had a carryover of $139,673 from the 2021-22 school year for a total of $302,813. Upon review, it was discovered there was an additional $8,448 in carryover funds for a new total of $311,261. The following change is proposed for Measure U for Kennedy Middle School for the 2022-23 school year: Increase the amount to purchase and maintain new chrome books and related materials for student use in the classroom by $8,448. All of the members in attendance at the January 24, 2023 School Site Council meeting voted to approve the recommendation at the meeting. An updated application for Measure U funds is attached for review. Financial Impact: Please see the attachment for details. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Nick Fanourgiakis, Principal Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
13.16Denial of Classified General Leave Request(s)Action (Consent)
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Rationale: The two employees identified on the Request Form attached have exhausted all available paid leaves of absence. The CSEA Master Contract states, 12.5.1 The District shall not use short-term employees (Education Code 45103(d) (2)) to perform bargaining unit work. Under this provision, short-term employees cannot be hired to fill these leaves. Should the Board not approve these leaves, these employees will be placed on the 39-month rehire list and have the preference to return to RCSD under Article 12 of the CSEA Master Contract. Per the CSEA Master Contract, Article 11.9- "When no other leaves are available, other paid or unpaid requested leaves may be granted at the option of the Governing Board. The application for such leaves shall be given by a reasonable date and notification submitted to the human resources officer of his/her intention to return." All personnel requesting General Leaves have exhausted all other available leave options. 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. §
13.17Approval of Legal Services Agreement with Dannis, Woliver & KelleyAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Since July 1, 2011, Dannis, Woliver & Kelley (DWK) has been the District's legal counsel representing the District and staff. DWK is also the District's legal counsel for all matters related to the bond modernization and construction programs. DWK will represent, advise, and counsel the District in connection with its issuance and sale of general obligation bonds or other forms of securities as more specifically described in Attachment A of the agreement. The proposed Agreement for Professional Services with DWK is for a 5-year period beginning as of its date of execution. Financial Impact: Legal services related to bond programs will be paid via the General Fund. 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. §
13.18Ratification of Warrant Registers, February 1, 2023 - February 28, 2023Action (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 $5,142,376.29 for the period February 1, 2023, through February 28, 2023. Financial Impact: The total disbursement from the San Mateo County Treasurer’s Office amounts to $5,142,376.29 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. §
14Action Items
14.11:35:30Adoption of Resolution No. 26 to Submit Continued Funding Application (CFA) 2023-24 for Child Development CentersAction (Consent)
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Rationale: This resolution must be adopted in order to certify the approval of the Governing Board to apply for continued funding from the California Department of Education for the purpose of providing California State Preschool Program (CSPP) services and to authorize designated personnel to sign contract documents for Fiscal Year 2023/24. Financial Impact: At least the FY 2022-23 Maximum Reimbursable Allowance (MRA) of $8,667,802. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Edna Margarita R. Carmona, Principal / Director of Child Development Centers 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. §
14.21:36:08Second Reading and Approval of Board Policy 5113 - Absences and Excuses and Adoption of Resolution No. 27Action
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Rationale: This policy was discussed at the February 8, 2023 board meeting. 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 §
14.31:36:50Adoption of Resolution No. 28, Reduction or Elimination of Certificated Services for Fiscal Year 2022-2023Action
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Rationale: Due to the reduction or discontinuance of particular kinds of service pursuant to Education Code Section 44955, the School Board resolves that the legal number of certificated district employees not be reemployed for the 2023-2024 school year. Financial Impact: Reduction to General and Categorical funds to be determined. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Wendy Kelly, Deputy Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
14.41:38:55Adoption of Resolution No. 29, Reduction of Certain Classified Services for Fiscal Year 2022-2023Action
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Rationale: Due to the reduction or discontinuance of particular kinds of service pursuant to Education Code Section 45117, the School Board resolves that the legal number of classified district employees as stated in Resolution 29 (attached) not be reemployed for the 2023-2024 school year. Financial Impact: Reduction to General and Categorical funds to be determined. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Wendy Kelly, Deputy Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
14.51:40:00Adoption of Resolution No. 30, Resolution of the Board of Trustees of Redwood City School District Appointing Measure T Citizens' Oversight Committee to Oversee Measure SAction
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Rationale: On November 3, 2015, the issuance by the District of not to exceed $193 million aggregate principal amount of general obligation bonds ("Measure T") was authorized by the electorate, which authorization was canvassed and certified as required by law. On November 8, 2022, the issuance by the District of not to exceed $298 million aggregate principal amount of general obligation bonds ("Measure S") was authorized by the electorate, which authorization was canvassed and certified as required by law. Applicable provisions of the State Education Code require, upon certain terms and conditions, the formation and appointment of a Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee ("CBOC") for certain purposes relative to general obligation bonds approved pursuant to the provisions and requirements of Proposition 39, the provisions of which apply to both Measure T and Measure S. The District formed a CBOC after the passage of Measure T, which CBOC does and will continue to exist until all Measure T proceeds have been spent and because the expenditure of Measure S proceeds will overlap for an initial period of time with the conclusion of the Measure T program, the Board shall consider if it is in the best interest of the District and most administratively efficient to consolidate oversight of both Measures under one CBOC, and to appoint existing members of the Measure T CBOC to oversee Measure S. The purpose of the CBOC shall be to review and inform the public regarding the expenditure of Measure T and Measure S proceeds in accordance with the law and as described in Board policy and regulation. Financial Impact: There is no financial impact. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Rick Edson, Chief Business Official Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
14.61:42:35Discussion and Approval of Prop 28 funds for the 2023-24 school yearAction
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Rationale: Measure 28 adds The Arts and Music in Schools- Funding Guarantee and Accountability Act to the California Education Code to provide a minimum source for annual funding to "supplement arts education programs" for pupils attending K-12 public and charter schools. Beginning with the fiscal year 2023-24, funds will be allocated by the California Department of Education (CDE) to each local educational agency (LEA). The distribution will be based on enrollment. • 70 percent will go to schools based on their share of statewide enrollment. • 30 percent will go to schools based on their share of low-income students enrolled statewide. The actual amount of funding will be published by the Director of Finance in the annual May revision of the Governor's budget. At this time, we have planned for the following distribution, based on information from School Services of California: Liz Wolfe, Assistant Superintendent of Ed Services has met with each site principal to discuss the allocation of these funds. The following recommendations for additional staffing were based on the Prop 28 guidelines: • The funds were used for arts education instruction • At least 80 percent of the funds were used to employ certificated or classified employees to provide arts education* • The funds were used to supplement existing funding for arts education programs To ensure the newly funded positions supplement existing funding for arts education, the district determined that the focus for hiring at this time be on adding music and/or STEAM teachers to each school site. In consultation with each site, the following positions are proposed to be added for the 2023-24 school year: Adelante Selby: .5 Music and .5 STEAM teachers Clifford: 1.0 STEAM teacher Garfield: 1.0 Music and 1.0 STEAM teachers Henry Ford: .75 STEAM teacher Hoover: 1.0 Music and 1.0 STEAM (already in LCAP) Kennedy: 1.0 STEAM teacher MIT: 1.0 STEAM teacher NSA: .5 Music teacher Orion: .5 STEAM teacher Roosevelt: .5 STEAM teacher Roy Cloud: .5 STEAM teacher Taft: .5 STEAM teacher Submission for Approval Prepared by: Liz Wolfe, Assistant Superintendent, Ed Services Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
151:48:55Board 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
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171:56:00Correspondence
17.1Correspondence
181:56:15Other Business/Suggested Items For Future Agenda
18.1Possible Other Business/Suggested Items for Future AgendaInformation
191:59:20Board 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. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Evelyn Campos, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
202:00:20Adjournment
20.1Adjourn the MeetingAction