10:05Call to Order1min
1.1Roll CallProcedural
2Oral Communication on Closed Session Items Only
2.1If you have a public comment related to a Closed Session item, please post it on the links available under Public Content prior to the Closed Board Meeting or immediately upon the meeting opening.Information
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3Closed Session - 6:30 PM30min
3.1Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated LitigationInformation
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40:05Reconvene to Regular Session at Approximately 7:00 PM2min
4.1Roll CallProcedural
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4.2Report Out on Closed Session from May 24, 2023Information
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50:18Welcome1min
5.1Welcome by the School Board President, Cecilia MárquezProcedural
62:22Changes to the Agenda2min
6.1Additions, Deletions or Modifications to the AgendaDiscussion
72:34Approval of Agenda1min
7.1Approval of AgendaAction
813:47Oral Communication
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913:49Bond Program Consent Items1min
9.1Approval of Bond Program Consent ItemsAction
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9.2Approval of Proposal for In-Wall Tables and Benches with Nelson Adams NACO, Inc. for Henry Ford SchoolAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Nelson Adams NACO, Inc., will furnish and install in-wall tables and benches for Henry Ford School. Financial Impact: $86,801.07. 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 Proposal for Cabinets and Sink Replacement with Beals Martin for Kennedy Middle SchoolAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Beals Martin will replace cabinets and a sink for Kennedy Middle School. Financial Impact: $30,183.00. 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 Proposal for STEAM Rover Tables with Campbell Keller for Kennedy Middle SchoolAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Campbell Keller will furnish and install rover tables for Kennedy Middle School STEAM classrooms. Financial Impact: $27,903.25. 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. §
10Bond Program Action Items
1114:07School/Community Reports40min
11.1Community Schools and Expanded Learning Program Board ReportReports
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Rationale: The Community School team will present on the Community School and Expanded Learning programs and the various accomplishments, offered resources, and expanded opportunities that exist across our district. Just within the past two years, we have increased from four to seven community schools and from three to nine expanded learning partners along with an increase in various other enrichment programs and resources for our students and the greater school communities. As we look to the future, we will also share our next steps for team and program growth. Financial Impact: No financial impact to the School District at this time. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Michelle Griffith, Director of Community Schools and Partnerships, Enrique Calderon, Coordinator of Expanded Learning Programs, the Community School Coordinators and Michelle Remond, Community Liaison/Family and Newcomer Outreach Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
121:13:53Consent Items2min
12.1Approval of Consent ItemsAction
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12.2Approval of April 26, 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. §
12.3Approval of May 10, 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. §
12.4Approval of Agreement between Redwood City School District and St. Francis Center for Siena Youth Center for Summer of 2023Action (Consent)
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Rationale: This agreement is made between the Redwood City School District and St. Francis Center for Siena Youth Center to provide summer session services at the Siena Youth Center for students throughout the Redwood City School District. The term for this agreement is from June 19th, 2023, through July 21, 2023, to reflect the Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELO-P) grant and payment cycles. Financial Impact: The contract amount is not to exceed $110,600.00. The funding will come direct from the Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELO-P) grant with no financial impact on RCSD general or concentrated funds. The school district is the fiscal agent for the grant. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Michelle Griffith, Director of Community Schools and Partnerships, and Enrique Calderon, Expanded Learning Opportunity Program Manager Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. §
12.5Approval of Agreement between Redwood City School District and Peninsula Covenant Church for the 2023 RCSD Summer SessionAction (Consent)
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Rationale: This agreement is made between the Redwood City School District and Peninsula Covenant Church to provide a physical education program for RCSD students enrolled in Adelante Selby, Garfield, Hoover, and Taft's summer school session. The term for this agreement is from June 19, 2023, through, July 31, 2023, to reflect and align with the Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (E-LOP) grant and payment cycles. Fiscal Impact: The contract amount is not to exceed $92,750.00. The funding will come direct from the Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELO-P) grant with no financial impact on RCSD general or concentrated funds. The school district is the fiscal agent for the grant. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Michelle Griffith, Director of Community Schools and Partnerships, and Enrique Calderon, Expanded Learning Opportunity Program Manager Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. §
12.6Approval of Agreement between Redwood City School District and Olimpico Learning for the 2023 RCSD Summer SessionAction (Consent)
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Rationale: This agreement is made between the Redwood City School District and Olimpico Learning to provide STEAM classes for RCSD students enrolled in the Adelante Selby summer school session. The term for this agreement is from June 12, 2023, through, July 21, 2023, to reflect and align with the Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (E-LOP) grant and payment cycles. This agreement is being submitted via PDF format and not through Informed K12 due to a change in the wording of the "Indemnification Clause" on Page 2 section 14 of the agreement. On May 8th, 2023 the RCSD County Attorney approved the waiver for the requested changes in the agreement. Financial Impact: The contract amount is not to exceed $165,000.00 The funding will come directly from the Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELO-P) grant with no financial impact on the RCSD general or concentrated funds. The school district is the fiscal agent for the grant. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Michelle Griffith, Director of Community School 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. §
12.7Second Reading and Approval of Board Policy 3250 - Transportation FeesAction (Consent)
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Rationale: This policy was discussed at the May 10, 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. §
12.8Second Reading and Approval of Board Policy 3540 - TransportationAction (Consent)
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Rationale: This policy was discussed at the May 10, 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. §
12.9Second Reading and Approval of Board Policy 3555 - Nutrition Program ComplianceAction (Consent)
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Rationale: This policy was discussed at the May 10, 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. §
12.10Second Reading and Approval of Board Policy 4030 - Nondiscrimination in EmploymentAction (Consent)
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Rationale:This policy was discussed at the May 10, 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. §
12.11Second Reading and Approval of Board Policy 5142 - SafetyAction (Consent)
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Rationale: This policy was discussed at the May 10, 2023 board meeting. It was the staff’s recommendation to update the wording on page 4, regarding Supervision of Students, from “not less than 30 minutes,” to “not less than 15 minutes,” in order to align with the union contract. Moreover, language has been added to page 6 to include, "participants have a signed permission form to participate". 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. §
12.12Second Reading and Approval of Board Policy 5142.2 - Safe Routes to School ProgramAction (Consent)
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Rationale: This policy was discussed at the May 10, 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. §
12.13Second Reading and Approval of Board Bylaw 9320 - Meetings and NoticesAction (Consent)
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Rationale: This board bylaw was discussed at the May 10, 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. §
12.14Approval of Facilities Use Agreement between Redwood City School District and Rocketship Redwood City Prep Charter SchoolAction
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Rationale: The terms of Proposition 39 and its implementing regulations (Ed. Code, § 47614; Cal. Code Regs., tit. 5, § 11969.1 et seq.) determine the process by which a charter school requests allocation of reasonably equivalent District facilities for use by the charter school, based on the charter school's projected Average Daily Attendance (ADA) of District-resident students. Pursuant to Proposition 39 requirements, in its preliminary proposal, the District offered Rocketship the use of space at the former Hawes Elementary School, with no changes in the allocation of space for the 2023-24 school year. In its response to the District's preliminary proposal, Rocketship did not raise any concerns or disagreements. After the final offer was accepted by Rocketship, the terms of a final Facilities Use Agreement were updated and finalized. Financial Impact: Please refer to the Facilities Use Agreement. Submission for Approval Prepared by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
12.15Approval of Facilities Use Agreement between Redwood City School District and Connect Community Charter SchoolAction
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Rationale: The terms of Proposition 39 and its implementing regulations (Ed. Code, § 47614; Cal. Code Regs., tit. 5, § 11969.1 et seq.) determine the process by which a charter school requests allocation of reasonably equivalent District facilities for use by the charter school, based on the charter school's projected Average Daily Attendance (ADA) of District-resident students. Pursuant to Proposition 39 requirements, in its preliminary proposal, the District offered Connect the use of space at the former Fair Oaks Elementary School, with no changes in the allocation of space for the 2023-24 school year. In its response to the District's preliminary proposal, Connect raised concerns regarding the condition of systems at the Fair Oaks campus, including problems the school has encountered with HVAC and electrical systems as well as problems regarding a gate on the campus. In the final offer of space, the District responded to Connect's concerns. After the final offer was accepted by Connect, the terms of a final Facilities Use Agreement were updated and finalized. Financial Impact: Please refer to the Facilities Use Agreement. Submission for Approval Prepared by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
12.16Accept the Measure T Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee FY 2020-21 Annual ReportAction (Consent)
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Rationale: On November 3, 2015 Measure T was passed by the voters and authorized the Board of Trustees of the Redwood City School District to issue up to $193 million in general obligation bonds for the purpose of renovating aging classrooms and science labs for 21 st -century learning and provide flexible classrooms and labs for science and other core academics; updating school libraries, classroom computers, and instructional technology at all schools; fix and replace deteriorating roofs, remove aging and unsafe portable buildings, and improve school fire and earthquake safety; replace old, outdated and inefficient electrical, plumbing, heating, and ventilation systems; and provide dedicated classrooms for music, art, and performing arts electives. Pursuant to legal requirements, and as specified in the Full Ballot Text, the Board required that the District establish an independent Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC) as a public accountability measure to ensure that bond proceeds are expended only for the school facilities projects described in the Bond Project List. In accordance with the resolution passed by the Board, an independent Measure T Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee was appointed by the Board at its February 10, 2016, and March 23, 2016, regular meetings. From inception to the end of the 2020-21 fiscal year, the Committee met on fourteen occasions, with those during the 2020-21 fiscal year marked in bold: November 3, 2016 March 2, 2017 June 1, 2017 March 1, 2018 May 31, 2018 September 20, 2018 November 15, 2018 March 21, 2019 May 30, 2019 November 21, 2019 March 5, 2020 May 28, 2020 November 19, 2020 April 15, 2021 All meetings are open to the public, and the primary focus is to confirm that Measure T bond proceeds are expended in a manner consistent with the original ballot language. In September 2016, Series A of the bond authorization was issued, which consisted of current-interest bonds with an initial par value of $60 million, with stated interest rates of 2% to 4% and maturing through August 2041. In March 2018, Series B of the bond authorization was issued, which consisted of current-interest bonds with an initial par value of $67 million, with stated interest rates of 4% to 5% and maturing through 2040. In October 2019, Series C of the bond authorization was issued, which consisted of current-interest bonds with an initial par value of $66 million, with stated interest rates of 1.8% to 4% and maturing through 2041. The Measure T Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee 2020-21 Annual Report was prepared by the committee chair, Michael Bolander, after the FY 2020-21 financial and performance audit was completed in March 2022 and reviewed by the Committee at its April 21, 2022 meeting. The 2020-21 CBOC Annual Report approval was to occur at the June 23, 2022 CBOC meeting. The June 23, 2022, CBOC meeting was canceled due to scheduling conflicts. At the May 11, 2023 meeting, the current Measure T Citizen’s Bond Oversight Committee voted to submit the FY 2020-21 Annual Report to the RCSD Board. The current committee noted that all current members of the CBOC were not members during the 2020-21 fiscal year covered by this report. Of note by the committee members that drafted the 2020-21 Annual Report, "In summary, the CBOC wishes to report that, to the best of its knowledge, the District expended Measure T General Obligation Bond funds only for the specific projects approved by the voters, in accordance with Proposition 39 and outlined in Article XIIIA, Section 1 (b)(3)(C) of the California Constitution." Submission for Approval Prepared by: Members of the Citizens Bond Oversight Committee 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. §
12.17Approval of Addendum to 2022-23 Measure U Application for Hoover Community SchoolAction (Consent)
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Rationale: The Hoover Site Council met on April 5, 2023 and made recommendations for changes to their 2022-23 Measure U application. There is $132,885 of carryover funds from 2021-22, so the Site Council voted to spend the additional funding on some one-time purchases that would add to the academic programs Hoover offers. The following changes are proposed for Measure U for Hoover for the 2022-23 school year: Allocate additional funding towards field trips, especially for transportation costs Begin the purchase for the 2024-25 school year tech refresh now Allocate funding towards staff conferences Allocate funding towards flexible seating for classrooms and teaching supplies Allocate additional funding towards teacher MTSS planning and PD Allocate funding towards for Music for Minors for grades TK-2nd All of the members voted to approve the recommendations via electronic vote. An updated application for Measure U funds is attached for review. Financial Impact: Please see updated Measure U Addendum for details. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Guadalupe Guzman, Principal 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. §
12.18Approval of RCAA Compensation ProposalAction (Consent)
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Rationale: A salary increase of six (6%) percent on the 2021-22 salary schedule effective July 1, 2022. A salary increase of four (4%) percent on the 2022-23 salary schedule effective July 1, 2023. Health and Welfare- An increase of $1,000 from $13,500 to $14,500 effective January 1, 2023 Master’s Degree - An increase of $500 from $1,500 to $2000 per Master’s Degree effective July 1, 2023 Doctorate - An increase of $1,000 from $1,000 to $2000 per Doctorate effective July 1, 2023 Financial Impact: $1,102,907 for the total cost of a 6% raise for the 2022-23 school year, effective July 1, 2022, and ongoing, including an increase to the Health and Welfare cap effective January 1, 2023. $889,187 for the total cost of a 4% raise for the 2023-24 school year and an increase to stipends for advanced degrees, effective July 1, 2023. 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. §
13Action Items8min
13.11:14:04Approval of CBEST Waiver for Substitute Teachers for 2023-2024Action
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Rationale: The Redwood City School District is continually hiring substitute teachers throughout the school year to fill absences or provide coverage when trainings are scheduled for teachers. The District strives to hire teachers who have completed all requirements. In some cases, the District has been unable to find enough substitute teachers who possess not only a Bachelor’s Degree but also have taken the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST), a requirement for the 30-Day Substitute Credential. The California Commission on Teaching Credentialing allows substitutes to be hired with a waiver called the CBEST Waiver. Approval of this waiver will allow the District to employ substitute teachers who meet all requirements for the 30-Day Substitute Credential except for the CBEST in order to fill our acute need for substitute teachers during the 2023-24 school year. MUST BE APPROVED AS AN ACTION ITEM Financial Impact: None Submission for Approval Prepared by: Wendy Kelly, Deputy Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
13.21:14:45Approval of Prop 28 Expenditure Plan for 2023-24 school yearAction
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Rationale: Proposition 28, passed by voters in the fall of 2022, 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 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. Wording from Prop 28: 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: Process: District office administrators have met with each site principal to discuss the allocation of these funds and their priorities for staffing for arts instruction at their sites. 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, and in consultation with site administration, the decision was made to focus on hiring or adding music and/or STEAM teachers (craft arts, computer coding, graphic design) to each school site In consultation with each site and based on site priorities, the following positions are planned to be added for the 2023-24 school year: Adelante Selby: 1.0 STEAM teacher .5 music teacher (shared with Roosevelt) Clifford 1.0 STEAM teacher .5 music teacher Garfield 1.0 STEAM teacher 1.0 music teacher Henry Ford .75 STEAM teacher Hoover 1.0 STEAM teacher 1.0 Music teacher Kennedy 1.0 STEAM teacher 1.0 music teacher MIT 1.0 STEAM teacher 1.0 music teacher NSA 1.0 music teacher Orion 1.0 STEAM teacher .5 music teacher Roosevelt .5 STEAM teacher .5 music teacher Roy Cloud 1.0 STEAM teacher 1.0 music teacher Taft 1.0 STEAM teacher .5 music teacher School sites have made the determination to add site funding to the Prop 28 allocation, where possible, in order to be able to provide 1.0 full-time teachers (FTEs). The newly hired music teachers will supplement the districts’ current itinerant general fund music program, allowing for more FTE music teachers. And, in the case of the priority schools, LCAP funding has also been added to ensure full-time teachers to allow unduplicated pupils access to these elective classes. Materials for increased music (musical instruments, music storage racks, method books, chairs, mouthpieces, etc.) and Maker Space labs (3D printers, laser printers, micro bits, etc.) will be purchased from the Arts, Music and Instructional Materials grant. Materials requests are currently out for bid. Finally, in accordance with Prop 28, districts must: • Submit an annual board-approved report “in a manner determined by the Superintendent” • Post how funds were spent on their websites Financial impact: Prop 28 estimated funding: $1,009,548 Submission for Approval Prepared by: Liz Wolfe, Assistant Superintendent, Ed Services Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
13.31:18:09Approval of Local Interagency Agreement(s) to Provide Education and Training to Credential CandidatesAction (Consent)
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Rationale: RCSD welcomes credential candidates into our classrooms as they work to gain their certification as California teachers. Through this partnership, credential candidates gain valuable first-hand experience and RCSD is able to recruit teachers new to the profession. Seasoned mentor teachers are paired with new teacher interns and guide these new teachers through lesson design, implementation, parent teacher conferences, interactions with stakeholders, and assessments. New teachers gain an understanding of the depth and complexity of the teaching profession. The paid internship is part of the California Commission of Credentialing option for teachers pursing a teaching credential. 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. §
142:56Information10min
14.1Recognition of RCSD EmployeesInformation
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The Redwood City School District and Board of Trustees would like to recognize our District employees for their hard work and dedication to the students and families of Redwood City. Classified: Classified employees are the backbone and support of our District. From the Groundskeepers, Administrative Secretaries, Office Staff, Custodians, Bus Drivers, Food Service employees, Librarians, Nurses, Para-educators, and Instructional Assistants to all the other classifications, these employees keep our schools running smoothly, facilities maintained, and students fed every day. RCSD’s classified employees support the education of our more than 6,500 students. The tireless efforts of each of our classified employees allow our students, families, and staff to thrive each and every day. We would like to acknowledge the work of our classified employees tonight and extend our gratitude and appreciation for all they have done and will continue to do in the future. Certificated Teachers: Certificated teachers are responsible for the instruction and learning of our students. Whether our teachers are directly teaching students or are coaches in support roles, their influence on the success of our students is critical. A teacher makes a million decisions every day and is expected to be an incredible and consistent role model for students so they take risks in their learning, and show how to model good relationships and friendships through actions, tone of voice, and encouragement. They transfer the empowerment of learning to students every minute of every day. Their consistency of practice to make school a joyful, inclusive, and rigorous place to learn takes dedication, focus, and planning. Teachers also take on the role of nurse, parent, and mediator, among others. We want to take this formal opportunity to thank all of our teaching staff for their continuous work every day to further the success of our students. Management : Our management team is a remarkable group. The ability to run departments, programs, and school sites and to keep many balls in the air at one time while moving forward with our goals and objectives takes finesse and skill. Managing students' progress and success, family communication and education, and personnel matters takes time and coordination for a seamless experience for all stakeholders. There is so much behind the scenes that many people are not aware of such as monitoring situations, mediation, goal planning and implementation, and support for families that take coordination. From our Directors, Community School Coordinators, Lead Nurses, Administrative Assistants, Site Administrators, Occupational Therapists, School Psychologists, Coordinators, and Managers, we thank you for all you do for RCSD. The collective effort needed by all of our staff to raise our children, and our students, and to give guidance to our families is remarkable. Thank you to all for making RCSD a great place to work and learn. The Redwood City School District would like to show our appreciation for these employees’ dedication with this Board acknowledgment. Financial Impact: None Submission for Approval Prepared by: Wendy Kelly, Deputy Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
151:24:35Board and Superintendent Reports10min
15.1Report from Board Members and SuperintendentReports
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Rationale: The School Board and Superintendent Baker will report out on meetings, attended events, upcoming events, school site visits, etc. Financial Impact: None at this moment. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Evelyn Campos, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent
161:35:41Correspondence2min
16.1Correspondence
171:36:17Other Business/Suggested Items For Future Agenda2min
17.1Possible Other Business/Suggested Items for Future AgendaInformation
181:37:03Board Meetings Calendar1min
18.1Changes 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 Board of Trustees Closed Session for May 24, 2023, at 6:30 PM. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Evelyn Campos, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
191:37:21Adjournment1min
19.1Adjourn the MeetingAction