10:06Call to Order1min
1.1Roll CallProcedural
2Oral Communication on Closed Session Items Only
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3Closed Session - 5:45 PM (Closed to the Public)1hr
3.1CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code, § 54956.8) Property: 750 Bradford St, Redwood City, CA 94063 Agency negotiators: John Baker, Superintendent, Peter Ingram, Consultant, and Clarissa Canady, Legal Counsel, Negotiating parties: Redwood City School District and The Sobrato Organization Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment of Property Exchange AgreementDiscussion
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CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code, § 54956.8) Property: 750 Bradford St, Redwood City, CA 94063 Agency negotiators: John Baker, Superintendent, Peter Ingram, Consultant, and Clarissa Canady, Legal Counsel, Negotiating parties: Redwood City School District and The Sobrato Organization Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment of Property Exchange Agreement §
40:06Reconvene to Regular Session at Approximately 7:00 PM3min
4.1Roll CallProcedural
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4.2Report Out on Closed Session from April 19, 2023Information
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50:06Welcome1min
5.1Welcome by the School Board President, Cecilia MárquezProcedural
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60:06Changes to the Agenda1min
6.1Additions, Deletions, or Modifications to the AgendaDiscussion
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70:06Approval of Agenda1min
7.1Approval of AgendaAction
81:33:34Oral Communication20min
Chris Robel (14min) — Presented concerns about lack of transparency in bond spending decisions made by a superintendent subcommittee, Prop 39 compliance issues including administrator salaries charged to bond funds, and vacancies on the Citizens Bond Oversight Committee required by law; called for open subcommittee meetings, clarification of who ensures Prop 39 compliance, and development of formal CBOC appointment procedures.
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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8.2Citizen Presentation on RCSD Bond ProgramInformation
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Rationale: Chris Robell, a Redwood City resident, requested placement of an item on the Board Agenda in accordance with Board Bylaw 9322. He will be presenting his personal concerns related to the bond program. Financial Impact: N/A Submission for Approval Prepared by: Evelyn Campos, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
9School/Community Reports2hr
9.13:13Information on Financial Audit Report for RCSD for 2021-2022 School YearInformation
Chris Robel (1min) — Argued that charging administrator salaries to Prop 39 bond funds is a violation of the California Constitution, which explicitly prohibits using bond money for school operating expenses including salaries.
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Rationale: Education Code Section 41020.3 states that by January 31st of each year, the governing body of each local education agency shall review, at a public meeting, the annual audit of the local education agency for the prior year, any audit exceptions identified in that audit, the recommendations or findings of any management letter issued by the auditor, and any description of correction or plans to correct any exceptions or management letter issue. This review shall be placed on the agenda of the meeting pursuant to Section 35145. These financial statements are the responsibility of the District's management. The auditor's responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on their audit. Eide Bailly LLP conducted its audit in accordance with auditing standards in the United States of America and other standards prescribed by several government entities. Those standards require that the auditor plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance that the financial statements are free of material misstatements. Attached is the 2021-22 Financial Audit Report and the Financial and Performance Audits for 2021-22 Measure T Fund, submitted by the District's independent auditor, Eide Bailly LLP. The District's independent auditor will provide a presentation on the 2021-22 Financial Audit Report and the Financial and Performance Audits for 2021-22 Measure T Fund and answer questions at the April 19, 2023 Board meeting. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Rick Edson, Chief Business Official Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
9.214:26Report on School Plans for Student Achievement: Roosevelt and Clifford SchoolsReports
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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 each school site. Site Administrators will be presenting the targets, aligned with each SPSA goal, actions and services, and reflections on the success of their implementation. Pertinent Facts: 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 Roosevelt and Clifford Schools SPSAs. Financial Impact: Roosevelt budget: $1,044,932.00 Clifford budget: $315,022.00 Submission for Approval Prepared by: Liz Wolfe, Assistant Superintendent, Ed Services Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
101:56:02Consent Items1min
10.1Approval of Consent ItemsAction
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10.2Approval of March 22nd, 2023 Board Minutes (Board of Trustees Study Session)Action (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. §
10.3Approval of March 22nd, 2023 Board Minutes (Regular Meeting)Action (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. §
10.4Approval 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), covers the period from 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. §
10.5Second Reading and Approval of Board Policy 0460 - Local Control Accountability PlanAction (Consent)
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Rationale: This policy was discussed at the March 22, 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 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. §
10.6Second Reading and Approval of Board Bylaw 9323 - Meeting ConductAction (Consent)
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Rationale: This policy was discussed at the March 22, 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 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. §
10.7Second Reading and Approval of Board Bylaw 9220 - Governing Board ElectionsAction (Consent)
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Rationale: This policy was discussed at the March 22, 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 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. §
10.8Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the MOU Agreement between the San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE) and the Redwood City School DistrictAction (Consent)
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Rationale: As part of the Learning Communities for School Success Program Grant, we are providing student engagement activities to keep students at school with a proactive approach. Unity Day is a full-day assembly offered by the SMCOE in partnership with Real Matters, Inc. Unity Day hopes to empower schools and students to build community, learn about empathy, compassion, and understanding, and increase a sense of school connectedness. We originally scheduled 9 Unity Days. Due to the success of the program, our schools are interested in having an additional 3 Unity Days, which is a follow-up to the original training days. If approved, this will be a total of 12 Unity Days. The previous MOU was approved on January 18, 2023, for a total amount of $21,000. The increased amount is $10,500 which would bring the amended contract total amount to $31,500 upon School Board Approval on April 19, 2023. This agreement is coming in late due to the delay in receiving the agreement by the SMCOE. Financial Impact: Learning Communities for School Success Program-LCSSP Grant $31,500 Submission for Approval Prepared by: Antonio Perez, Director of Student Services 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. §
10.9Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement between the Redwood City School District and PlayThrive for the 2022-2023 School YearAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Amendment No. 1 to the agreement reflects an increase in the Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELOP) grant funding for PlayThrive for the already approved 2022-2023 agreement. The original agreement was board approved on February 15, 2023, for a total amount of $62,090.00. The increased amount is $9,660.00, bringing the amended agreement total amount to $71,750.00 upon School Board Approval. The agreement is made between the Redwood City School District and PlayThrive to provide Expanded Day Learning programs at Orion Alternative. The term for this agreement is from February 16, 2023, through June 30, 2023. Financial Impact: The increase in funding will come directly from the Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELOP) 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 Partnerships, 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. §
10.10Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement between the Redwood City School District and WorkEd Inc. for the 2022-2023 School YearAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Amendment No. 1 to the contract reflects an increase in the Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELOP) grant funding for WorkEd Inc. for the already approved 2022-2023 agreement. The original agreement was board approved on February 15, 2023, for a total amount of $161,700.00. The increased amount is $8,000.00 which brings the amended agreement's total amount to $169,700.00 upon School Board Approval The agreement is made between the Redwood City School District and Work Ed Inc. to provide Expanded Day Learning programs at McKinley Institute of Technology. The term for this agreement is from February 9, 2023, through June 30, 2023 Financial Impact: The increase in funding will come directly from the Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELOP) 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 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. §
10.11Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement between the Redwood City School District and the YMCA of Silicon Valley for the 2022-2023 School YearAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Amendment No. 1 to the agreement reflects the increase in the Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELOP) grant funding for the YMCA of Silicon Valley for the already approved 2022-2023 agreement. The original agreement was board approved on October 12, 2022, for a total amount of $103,600.00. The increased amount is $6,400.00 which brings the amended agreement's total amount to $110,000.00 upon School Board Approval. The agreement is made between the Redwood City School District and the YMCA of Silicon Valley to provide Expanded Day Learning programs at Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School. The term for this agreement is from October 13, 2022, through June 30, 2023. Financial Impact: The increase in funding will come directly from the Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELOP) 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 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. §
10.12Approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement between the Redwood City School District and Envisioneers Inc. for the 2022-2023 School YearAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Amendment No. 2 to the agreement reflects a second increase in the Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELOP) grant funding for Envisioneers Inc. for the already approved 2022-2023 agreement. The original agreement was board approved on June 29, 2022, for a total amount of $202,960.42. Amendment No. 1 to the agreement was board approved on March 8, 2023, for an increased amount of $21,800.000. The increased amount is $3,200.00 which brings the second amended contract total amount to $227,960.42 upon School Board Approval. The agreement is made between the Redwood City School District and Envisioneers Inc. to provide an Expanded Day Learning program at McKinley Institute of Technology. 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 (ELOP) 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. §
10.13Approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement between the Redwood City School District and Casa Circulo Cultural for the 2022-2023 School YearAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Amendment No. 2 to the agreement reflects a second increase in the Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELOP) grant funding for Casa Circulo Cultural for the already approved 2022-2023 agreement. The original agreement was board approved on August 10, 2022, for a total amount of $360,000.00. Amendment No. 1 to the agreement was board approved on March 8th, 2023, for an increased amount of $28,500.000. The increased amount is $24,000.00 which brings the second amended agreement's total amount to $412,500.00 upon School Board Approval. The agreement is made between the Redwood City School District and Casa Circulo Cultural to provide academic enrichment services for RCSD students. 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 (ELOP) 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 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. §
10.14Approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement between the Redwood City School District and Police Activities League (PAL) for the 2022-2023 School YearAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Amendment No. 2 to the agreement reflects a second increase in the Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELOP) grant funding for Police Activities League (PAL) for the already approved 2022-2023 agreement. The original agreement was board approved on June 29, 2022, for a total amount of $300,000.00. Amendment No. 1 to the agreement was board approved on March 8th, 2023, for an increased amount of $218,000.000. The increased amount is $32,000.00 which brings the second amended agreement's total amount to $550,000.00 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 the PAL Building at Taft School. 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 (ELOP) 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 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. §
10.15Approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement between the Redwood City School District and St. Francis Center for Siena Youth Center for the 2022-2023 School YearAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Amendment No. 2 to the agreement reflects a second increase in the Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELOP) grant funding for St. Francis Center for Siena Youth Center for the already approved 2022-2023 agreement. The original agreement was board approved on August 10, 2022, for a total amount of $288,000.00. Amendment No. 1 to the agreement was board approved on March 8, 2023, for an increased amount of $22,800.00. The increased amount for Amendment No. 2 is $19,200.00 which brings the amended agreement's total amount to $330,000.00 upon School Board Approval. The agreement is made between the Redwood City School District and St. Francis Center for Siena Youth Center for academic enrichment services for RCSD students. 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 (ELOP) 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 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. §
10.16Approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement between the Redwood City School District and the Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsula (BGCP) for the 2022-2023 School YearAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Amendment No. 2 to the agreement reflects a second increase in the Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELOP) grant funding for the Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsula (BGCP) for the already approved 2022-2023 agreement. The original agreement was board approved on August 10, 2022, for a total amount of $1,430,277.84. Amendment No. 1 to the agreement was board approved on March 8th, 2023, for an increased amount of $29,260.000. The increased amount for Amendment No. 2 is $24,640.00, bringing the amended agreement's total amount to $1,484,177.84 upon School Board Approval. The agreement is made between the Redwood City School District and the Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsula 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 (ELOP) 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 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. §
10.17Approval of Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement between Maxim Healthcare Staffing Services, Inc and the Redwood City School District (RCSD)Action (Consent)
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Rationale: For the 2022/2023 school year, the LCAP put in place behavioral support in the form of Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) and Behavior Technicians (BT) to increase support for teachers through coaching and behavioral support for students in the classroom. Maxim provides staffing support to help meet those needs. Maxim’s original agreement was for BCBA services effective on September 21, 2022, for an amount not to exceed $150,000. The first amendment added two BTs for an additional amount not to exceed $76,800. The second amendment added one BCBA at Roosevelt and Garfield for the 22/23 school year for an additional amount not to exceed $77,350. In this third amendment , two BTs are being added to provide interval support to assist in the management of classroom support at Henry Ford and Garfield for the 22/23 school year for an additional amount not to exceed $36,000, upon School Board approval. Financial Impact: This third amendment of the Agreement is hereby amended to increase the fiscal impact to $340,150, which includes a maximum obligation of $36,000 for this amendment agreement. The funding source is from LCAP. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Patrinia Redd, Director of Health and Wellness 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. §
10.18Approval of Declaration of Obsolete TextbooksAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Each year the California Department of Education adopts new instructional materials in history-social science, science, visual and performing arts, reading/language arts, and mathematics. This cycle also can include minor adoptions in English language arts, physical education, and other subjects. Materials that are no longer relevant to the District’s instructional programs (e.g. new State-content standards and frameworks, revised District courses of study, new State-adopted textbooks) are determined obsolete. These materials are first offered to students and community members at sites. The remaining materials are then offered to non-profit agencies and finally, the remaining materials are recycled. The following list covers the math materials to be declared obsolete: CA Common Core Student Lesson Packets, Kindergarten Set 9780328790357 CA Common Core Practice & Reteaching Workbook, Kindergarten 9780328790739 CA Common Core Student Lesson Packets, Kindergarten Spanish Set 9780328822393 CA Common Core Practice & Reteaching Workbook Spanish Kindergarten 9780328803712 Common Core Student Lesson Packet, Kindergarten, Mandarin 1256328774 CA Common Core Student Lesson Packets, Grade 1 Set 9780328790319 CA Common Core Practice & Reteaching Workbook, Grade 1 9780328790746 CA Common Core Student Lesson Packets, Grade 1 Spanish Set 9780328822423 CA Common Core Practice & Reteaching Workbook Spanish, Grade 1 9780328803729 Common Core Student Lesson Packet, Grade 1, Mandarin 1256334197 CA Common Core Student Lesson Packets, Grade 2 Set 9780328790326 CA Common Core Practice & Reteaching Workbook, Grade 2 9780328790753 CA Common Core Student Lesson Packets, Grade 2 Spanish Set 9780328822430 CA Common Core Practice & Reteaching Workbook Spanish, Grade 2 9780328803736 Common Core Student Lesson Packet, Grade 2, Mandarin 1256334200 CA Common Core EnVision Math Student Edition, Grade 3 9780328784035 CA Common Core Practice & Reteaching Workbook, Grade 3 9780328790760 CA Common Core EnVision Math Student Edition, Grade 3 Spanish 9780328803934 CA Common Core Practice & Reteaching Workbook, Grade 3 Spanish 9780328803743 CA Common Core EnVision Math Student Edition, Grade 3 Mandarin 9781256334219 CA Common Core EnVision Math Student Edition, Grade 4 9780328784042 CA Common Core Practice & Reteaching Workbook, Grade 4 9780328790777 CA Common Core EnVision Math Student Edition, Grade 4 Spanish 9780328803941 CA Common Core Practice & Reteaching Workbook, Grade 4 Spanish 9780328803750 CA Common Core EnVision Math Student Edition, Grade 4 Mandarin 9781269138123 CA Common Core EnVision Math Student Edition, Grade 5 9780328784059 CA Common Core Practice & Reteaching Workbook, Grade 5 9780328790784 CA Common Core EnVision Math Student Edition, Grade 5 Spanish 9780328803958 CA Common Core Practice & Reteaching Workbook, Grade 5 Spanish 9780328803767 Financial Impact: None Submission for Approval Prepared by: Carla Malattia, IMC Project Administrator 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. §
10.191:56:23Approval of Student Instructional Calendars for 2023-2024 and the RCTA MOU Changes in Work DaysAction (Consent)
Lillian Rocio Connor (2min) — Expressed concern that the proposed calendar does not provide teachers with two full conference days in the fall, arguing this would give teachers insufficient time to meet with all families, create inequity across school sites due to differing early-release schedules, and negatively impact attendance; also objected to two additional PD days being added in August.
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Rationale: The attached Memorandum of Understanding signed with RCTA outlines the need to add two additional work days to the 187/188 workday calendar for RCTA members. Upon approval and effective July 1, 2023, two additional days, for a total of 189/190 days, will be added to the current 2022-23 work calendars. The rationale behind this decision is to increase the opportunities for additional training and professional development to assist with changes in curriculum and to address the learning loss of students during the COVID Pandemic for grades TK-8th grade. The 2023-2024 final draft calendar was reviewed with The Redwood City Teachers Association (RCTA) and with the California School Employees Association (CSEA). Per the CSEA contract Article 9.1.1.14, CSEA provided the District the dates of their two in-lieu holidays for the next two school years. The Winter Break, February Break, and Spring Break closely align with the Sequoia Union High School District’s Board-approved calendar for 2023-2024. The 185-day and 208 Preschool Instructional calendars are also recommended for approval. The District will negotiate the final work calendars of CSEA members once the Board approves the Instructional Calendar for the 2023-24 school year. Financial Impact: $474,765.84 cost of adding two additional professional development days to the TK-8th grade calendar. 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. §
10.20Approval of Agreement to Provide Meal Services to Connect and KIPP Charter SchoolsAction (Consent)
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Rationale: RCSD has provided meal service to both CCC and KIPP since their charters were granted. Once signed, the California Department of Education must approve the attached agreements for the school year 2023-24. Financial Impact: These agreements are estimated to provide $775,900 or 13% of total revenue and are cost-neutral. 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. §
10.21Approval of the MOU between San Mateo County Office of Education and Redwood City School District for the TUPE Tier 2 ConsortiumAction (Consent)
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Rationale: The purpose of this MOU between Redwood City School District and San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE) Tier 2 TUPE Consortium is to reduce tobacco use among students and reduce suspension rates due to tobacco, cannabis, or vape use. SMCOE will also provide quality support and technical assistance to School Districts, schools, students, and communities. Financial Impact: There will be no financial impact to the district. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Patrinia Redd, Director of Health and Wellness 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. §
11Action Items9min
11.12:01:40Approval of Declaration of Need for 2023-2024Action
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Rationale: The Declaration of Need is the annual form submitted to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing by county offices of education, public school districts, state-wide agencies or non-public schools or agencies that contains the employing agency's estimated number of Emergency Permits and Internships that will be requested during the school year. Employing agencies must certify recruitment practices and estimate staffing on the Declaration of Need. The Emergency Permits for 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permits, Emergency Children Center Instructional Permits, and credential waivers are not to be included in this Declaration. The District makes every reasonable effort to recruit fully qualified teachers for an assignment. If a fully qualified teacher is not available, the district recruits individuals in the following order: 1) A candidate who is scheduled to complete initial preparation requirements within six months; and 2) A candidate who is qualified to participate in an approved internship program in the region of the school district. This Declaration of Need is being presented in advance for the 2023-24 school year. The Commission on Teacher Credentialing must have a current Declaration of Need on file prior to processing applications for Emergency and Limited Assignment Permits. The Declaration of Need is valid for one year and will expire on June 30th following its submission to the Commission. For public school districts, the Declaration of Need must be presented in its entirety to the governing board at a regularly scheduled public meeting of that board. The governing board must vote to approve the Declaration and it may not be presented as part of a consent calendar. The board and the public must have the opportunity to see the number of emergency permits that the district reasonably expects to request in each category and to understand the reasons for such requests. Financial Impact: None Submission for Approval Prepared by: Wendy Kelly, Deputy Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
11.22:02:50Recommendation for Adoption of Mathematics Curriculum Materials, grades K-8Action
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Rationale: On March 8, 2023, the RCSD School Board received information about the recommended K-5 mathematics materials, Illustrative Mathematics. Public comment has taken place, and the following comments were received. (Responses have been added.) K-5 Math Pilot Public Review Questions/Comments Public Question/Comment Response "While using devices and digital apps help with making differentiated learning possible, can there be some focus on using old paper and pencil strategies along with the new curriculum to support students learning through manipulation of pencils/muscle memory? So another way of framing this is, in which ways can we augment the learning in a more tactile and experiential way?" The curriculum provides student workbooks in which they can read, draw and write in as well as many opportunities for hands-on experiences utilizing manipulatives. With our purchase, each classroom will get a set of manipulatives that compliments the lessons for supporting students in building conceptual understanding. Additionally, we will purchase the instructional materials kits that are used for implementing "centers". These Centers, align to lesson and unit learning goals, provide joyful, purposeful practice, and benefit both students and teachers. Centers offer: the gift of time for students to explore the big mathematical ideas of the unit meaningful contexts for engaging fluency development opportunities for teachers to observe students in the act of " mathing" "Most/All of the materials are in English - including supplies like the problem cards and data cards. Will I get support to have this in another language - Chinese - so I don't have to recreate student materials?" Liz Wolfe and Kendall Klein met with the Orion Mandarin administrators, Katherine Rivera and Winnie Wong, to discuss this unique challenge. They are excited about this curriculum and are very supportive in providing the time, space and compensation for their teachers to come together and do this work. "Can we please get an analysis/synopsis of how Illustrative Mathematics compares to Eureka? Pros/cons? Trade offs?" Analysis/Comparison Edreports Illustrative Mathematics Edreports Eureka 2 "Is there a way for parents to see a demo lesson of this curriculum taught to real students? It would be helpful to follow that with tips and resources on how to workshop for parents to support their students." The IM curriculum provides "Family Support Materials" and "Family Launch Videos" that provides an overview of the key concepts and ideas for each unit, along with tips and suggestions on how families can support their children in their math learning. These will be available in the student online curriculum dashboard. Examples of Family Support Materials 3.5 English Family Support Material 3.5 Spanish Family Support Material Family Launch Videos Will be viewable through the student accounts on the curriculum platform It is the recommendation of the Ed Services department that the School Board approve the adoption of these materials. Financial Impact: $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 Submission for Approval Prepared by: Liz Wolfe, Assistant Superintendent, Ed Services and Kendall Klein, Teacher on Special Assignment, Math Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
11.32:04:30Approval of the Redwood City School District Transportation Services PlanAction
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Rationale: The Redwood City School District (School District) offers transportation services to all eligible Special Education, newcomer, homeless, foster youth, and overflow students and extends services to students attending field trips and to those participating in afterschool programs from Pre K- 8th grade. Students enrolled in a Special Education program receive transportation services via their Individualized Educational Plan (IEP). In special circumstances, newcomer and homeless students are provided with a SamTrans bus pass and parents of homeless students are at times provided with a mileage reimbursement when they drive their students to a school located outside of their home boundaries. The School District owns nineteen (19) school buses and two (2) vans for transportation needs; however, ten (10) buses are currently in use. Per Education Code 39800.1(A)(1), all children who qualify for transportation services through an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) shall not be charged a fee for transportation. Service is provided in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). When the IEP specified service is to be provided by the School District, it is provided via District School bus, District passenger vans, contracted car service or taxi cab. Homeless students who are eligible for transportation under Education Code 39800 or by bus service request are also provided transportation services via District school bus, District passenger van, mileage reimbursement, taxi cab, or SamTrans by providing bus passes to students (and parents when applicable). Currently, the Redwood City School District is transporting approximately 275 students with special needs, homeless and overflow. Moreover, the School District currently provides no-cost transportation services to all eligible students; however, if there is more demand than space available, the School District will take the following into consideration when prioritizing bus riders: Special needs students, pupils who are homeless, foster youth, and newcomers; Students who are in transitional kindergarten, kindergarten, and students in grades 1-8; Homeless children and youth: No-cost transportation services are provided in accordance with the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 11301 et seq.) and Board Policy. Furthermore, the School District must provide no-cost-to-school transportation and additional transportation services as needed for students who are English learners, foster youth, or those eligible for free and reduced-price meals. Attachments: The Redwood City School District Transportation Services Plan Education Code 39800.1 and Education Code 41850.1. Financial Impact: $536,480.33. Transportation allowance equals 60 percent of the home-to-school transportation expenditure. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Martín Cervantes, Director of Facilities Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
122:13:30Board and Superintendent Reports10min
12.1Report 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
132:18:30Information2min
13.1Quarterly Williams Report, 3rd Quarter, January 2023 through March 2023Information
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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 §
142:18:45Correspondence1min
14.1CorrespondenceProcedural
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152:20:30Other Business/Suggested Items For Future Agenda2min
15.1Possible Other Business/Suggested Items for Future AgendaInformation
162:22:10Board Meetings Calendar1min
16.1Changes 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 a Closed Session meeting (Closed to the Public) for April 19, 2023, at 5:45 PM Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Evelyn Campos, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
172:22:25Adjournment1min
17.1Adjourn the MeetingAction