10:04Call to Order1min
1.1Roll CallProcedural
2Oral Communication on Closed Session Items Only
2.1If you have public comments related to a Closed Session item, please post it on the links under Public Content prior to the Closed Session Meeting or immediately upon the meeting opening.Information
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3Closed Session – 6:00 p.m.
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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Rationale: Conference with Real Property Negotiators. Property: 750 Bradford Street, Redwood City, CA 94063 Agency Negotiator: John R. Baker, Superintendent; Peter Ingram, Property Consultant; and Clarissa Canady, Attorney for District. Negotiating Parties: The Sobrato Organization and Redwood City School District. Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment of Property Exchange Agreement Submission for Approval Prepared by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
40:04Reconvene to Regular Session at Approximately 7:00 p.m.2min
4.1Roll CallProcedural
4.2Report Out on Closed Session from December 19, 2023Information
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50:38Welcome1min
5.1Welcome by the School Board President, Janet LawsonProcedural
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60:58Changes to the Agenda1min
6.1Additions, Deletions, or Modifications to the AgendaDiscussion
71:52Approval of Agenda1min
7.1Approval of AgendaAction
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82:03Oral Communication
8.1If you have public comments 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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933:12Community/Staff Recognition15min
9.1Recognition of Cecilia I. MárquezInformation
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Rationale: To commemorate Cecilia's completion of her one-year term as the president of the school board, she is being acknowledged for her dedicated service and unwavering commitment to the Redwood City School District. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Evelyn Campos, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
1034:12Consent Items1min
10.1Approval of Consent ItemsAction
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10.2Approval of December 6 Board Meeting 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. §
10.3Approval of Addendum to Measure U Application for 2023-24 for Hoover Community SchoolAction (Consent)
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Rationale: For Measure U, Hoover Community School was given an allotment for 2023-2024 of $162,127 and a carryover from 2022-23 of $44,779 for a total of $206,906. Hoover’s Site Council met on October 17th and November 28th, 2023 to discuss and approve the Measure U addendum. The following are amendments proposed for Hoover Community School for the 2023-24 school year: Remove $60,000 allocated towards funding a half-time (50%) elementary STEM Teacher Increase funding by $7,105 for field trips and provide other educational opportunities to allow students at Hoover to participate in educational field trips and other excursions, in particular the opportunity to access nearby science, STEM, and/or art/music programs. Remove $5,000 allocated for School-wide educational assemblies Increase funding by $5,000 to fund MTSS planning and professional development to promote continuous support for academic achievement through the implementation of the MTSS framework in each classroom. Increase funding by $10,000 to TK-5 ELD Teacher (50%) to provide pull-out/push-in support for our multilingual learners; in addition to collaborating with teachers on ELD and UDL strategies to support our multilingual learners, therefore enhancing teacher retention. Allocate $50,000 towards Technology Tools (Chromebooks, iPads, educational apps for reading/writing/ math/science and social studies) to complement classroom instruction; they are specific to the site and help in the strengthening of students' reasoning skills. Allocate $10,000 towards Staff Conferences to provide professional learning opportunities in math, science, literacy, art, and music. Allocate $20,000 for Flexible seating for classrooms and teaching supplies to help students be more engaged in critical thinking and be more focused on their work. It provides choice, physical health, comfort, community, collaboration, commitment to learning, communication, and sensory input which allows for a calmer environment and a happier teacher. Allocate $7,583 for Music for Minors to Provide TK-2nd grade with a music program. All of the members in attendance at the November 8, 2023, School Site Council meeting voted to approve the recommendations at the meeting (the principal abstained as directed). An updated application for Measure U funds is attached for review. Financial Impact: Please see the attachment for details. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Lupe Guzmán, 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. §
10.4Approval of the Agreement between the Redwood City School District and Redwood City Together for Additional Funding for the 2023-24 School YearAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Redwood City Together is a Community Collaborative that coordinates the delivery of services to children, youth, and families living in the City of Redwood City and North Fair Oaks, an unincorporated area adjacent to Redwood City. In an effort to provide more digital education resources to Redwood City School District families, Redwood City Together is contributing $10,000 for The Parent Venture to offer three additional online parent workshops to Redwood City School District. The term of this agreement is from December 19, 2023, through June 30, 2024. Financial Impact: The fiscal impact will be an additional $10,000 contributed to Redwood City School 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. §
10.5Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement between the Redwood City School District and the San Mateo Sheriffs Activities LeagueAction (Consent)
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Rationale: This first amendment to the agreement between the Redwood City School District and the San Mateo Sheriffs Activities League reflects an increase in after-school sports services at Clifford for the already approved 2023-2024 contract. The previous contract was board-approved on August 9, 2023, with no financial impact on the Redwood City School District. These additional services are being provided at no additional cost. This agreement is made between Redwood City School District and San Mateo Sheriffs Activities League to provide SEL classroom-based lessons, Soccer for Succes, and Lunchtime Soccer for students at Hoover, Clifford, and Garfield. The term of this agreement is from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. Financial Impact: The increase in services will have no financial impact on the district's general or concentrated funds. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Michelle Griffith, Director of Community Schools and Partnerships 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. §
10.6Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement between the Redwood City School District and Hatchuel Tabernik & Associates for the 2023-2024 School YearAction (Consent)
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Rationale: This first amendment to the agreement between Redwood City School District and Hatchuel Tabernik & Associates reflects an increase in grant writing and data reporting services for the already approved 2023-2024 contract. The previous contract was approved on June 5, 2023, for a total amount of $40,000.00. The increased amount is $25,000.00 which would bring the amended contract total amount to $65,000.00 upon School Board approval on December 19, 2023. The agreement is made between the Redwood City School District and Hatchuel Tabernik & Associates to provide grant writing services and data reporting for both the California Community School Partnership Program (CCSPP) grant and the 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) grant. The term for this agreement is from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. Financial Impact: The increase in funding will come directly from the California Community School Partnership Program (CCSPP) grant and the 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) 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 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. §
10.7Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement between William Gomez and the Redwood City School DistrictAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Amendment No. 1 to the agreement between the Redwood City School District and William Gomez reflects an increase of support services to continue the coordination of the RCSD T.H.R.I.V.E. Model Innovative Practice-MIP (formerly known as the Upstream program). The Upstream Program was initiated four years ago at Kennedy Middle School in partnership with CZI, Chapin Hall University, and a LifeMoves grant. The purpose of the program was to support at-risk homeless families to provide them with community resources to prevent families from becoming homeless. The Upstream partnership program ended in November 2024. In the 2021-2022 school year, the California Department of Education offered the Homeless Innovative Program Grant, a 2-year grant, to all LEAs in California. A portion of the State Education Agency's allocation from the America Rescue-Homeless Children and Youth (ARP-HCY) funds was set aside to support twenty Local Education Agencies (LEAs) in California. These LEAs were chosen through a competitive grant process. Due to the success of the Upstream program, the RCSD applied for and received this grant to put together a manual to show other LEAs how to develop a program like this to support homeless students and families. William Gomez has been a key role player for the past years as he was one of the leads from LifeMoves during the development of the program. The purpose of the 2-year Homeless Innovative Program Grant is to create a manual of the Model Innovative Practice RCSD-THRIVE and to share the Manual with other LEAs and Agencies by presenting at Counties of Education and through State and National Conferences. In the 2021-2022 school year, we created a 2-year contract with William Gomez to create the RCSD-T.H.R.I.V.E. Manual. The manual was developed in collaboration among the Student Services and Community School and Partnerships Departments. The original 2-year contract was for $30,000 each year. This amendment reflects the additional services William Gomez will be providing to continue the completion of the manual, coordinating and leading the presentation of the manuals at conferences and other presentation opportunities among Counties of Education. The additional contracted services from January 8, 2024, through Dec. 8, 2024, will increase $101,000.00 to a total amount of $161,000.00 Financial Impact: The increase in funding will come directly from the Homeless Innovative-HIP grant, with no financial impact on the district's general or concentrated funds. 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. §
1134:25Action Items10min
11.1Approval of Annual Developer Fee Report - Fiscal Year 2022-23Action
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Rationale: A school district collecting developer fees is required to make available to the public information on the status of developer fee collections and expenditures and to make periodic findings with respect to that portion of the account or fund remaining unexpended, whether committed or uncommitted, in accordance with Sections 66006(b)(1) and 66001(d)(1) of the Government Code. The notice of the meeting and the availability of the Developer Fee Report for public review was posted on November 30, 2023, at the Redwood City School District, 750 Bradford St., Redwood City, CA 94063, and on the District website in accordance with Government Code requirements. Financial Impact: The total developer fees expended in the fiscal year 2022-23 was $27,585.00 The developer fees ending balance in Fund 25-Capital Facilities Fund as of June 30, 2023, was $3,675,657.37 Submission for Approval Prepared by: Rick Edson, Chief Business Official Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
1236:07Board 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
1345:09Correspondence
13.1Correspondence
1445:20Other Business/Suggested Items For Future Agenda
14.1Possible Other Business/Suggested Items for Future AgendaInformation
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Rationale: The following Schedule of Agenda Items for the 2023-24 School Board meetings (attached hereto) has been revised by the administration. This schedule of board agenda items will be routinely updated, as needed. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Evelyn Campos, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
1545:27Board Meetings Calendar
15.1Changes to the Board Meetings CalendarInformation
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Rationale: The following School Board Meetings Calendar for 2023-24 (attached hereto) has been revised by the administration. This calendar of school board meetings will be routinely updated, as needed. The following changes have been made: - Closed Session 12/19 at 6:00 p.m. - Board Retreat 1/19 8:30 - 1:00 p.m. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Evelyn Campos, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
1645:31Adjournment
16.1Adjourn the MeetingAction