10:08Call to Order1min
1.1Roll CallProcedural
20:17Welcome1min
2.1Welcome by the School Board President, Janet LawsonProcedural
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31:50Changes to the Agenda1min
3.1Additions, Deletions, or Modifications to the AgendaDiscussion
41:53Approval of Agenda1min
4.1Approval of AgendaAction
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52:03Oral Communication
5.1If you have a public comment related to a Regular Board Meeting item, please post it on the links available under Public Content prior to the Regular Board Meeting or immediately upon the meeting opening.Information
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Public Comment Links: English: https://forms.gle/GXPTZq2fRJ7Uptet6 Spanish: https://forms.gle/xhC2XN2aPKZss7oM6 §
62:12School/Community Reports - 2.5 hr
6.12:12Orion and Taft School Presentations for the 2023-2024 School YearInformation
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Rationale: Orion Alternative School and Taft Community School will showcase how each site is addressing the implementation of new initiatives in academics as well as how they are exemplifying student, and parent voices, as well as school events. These initiatives are aligned with the LCAP goals and SPSA plans that have been set by each site. Here are the basic requirements for each site presentation: 1. Academics: How are teachers showing the Empowered Learner framework? 2. School Events: What events have taken place since the start of the year? Any changes for the school this year that have been made? 3. Student Voice: How is the school elevating student voice? 4. Parent Outreach/Voice: How is the school addressing parent outreach? What are the parents saying about the school? Financial Impact: None at this moment. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Anna Herrera, Assistant Superintendent Ed. Services Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
6.21:36:48Report on Local Indicator Measurement for the California DashboardDiscussion
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Rationale: For the past several years, the California Dashboard has displayed the results of multiple measures that assess how local educational agencies (LEAs) and schools are meeting the needs of their students. As part of California’s accountability system, the Dashboard contains reports that display performance on a set of state and local measures to assist districts in identifying strengths, challenges, and areas in need of improvement. RCSD has complied with the CDE requirement to have in place a process to measure progress toward local indicators using approved standards that support local educational agencies (LEAs) in measuring and reporting their progress. The local measurement data is not collected at the state level and therefore, is left to the LEAs to monitor progress. For each local indicator, the approved standard for progress monitoring includes: Measuring LEA progress on the local indicator based on locally available information, and Reporting the results to the LEA's local governing board at a regularly scheduled meeting of the local governing board and to stakeholders and the public through the Dashboard Report the results on the California Dashboard Performance on state measures, using comparable statewide data, is represented by one of five colors ranging from Very Low to Very High. The performance level (color) is not included when there are fewer than 30 students in any year. This is represented using a greyed-out color dial with the words 'No Performance Color'. For each applicable local indicator, RCSD is assigned one of three performance levels: Red Orange Yellow Green Blue All Local Educational Agencies are eligible for Differentiated Assistance based on student group performance in each Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) state priority indicator. Both state and local indicator results reported in the 2022-2023 Dashboard will be used to identify districts for technical assistance. LEAs may be identified based on: Student group performance in two or more Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) state priority areas, or Performance on local indicators in two or more priority areas, or A combination of student group performance in one state priority area and local indicator performance in one different priority area. For 2023, only the following state indicators will be used for differentiated assistance eligibility determinations: Academic Performance: English Language Arts/Literacy (ELA) and Mathematics English Learner Progress Graduation Rate Chronic Absenteeism Differentiated assistance eligibility determinations are made at the student group level. The following student groups are eligible for differentiated assistance: Race/Ethnicity (i.e., Black/African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian American, Filipino, Hispanic, Pacific Islander, White, and two or more races) Homeless English Learners Foster Youth Students with Disabilities Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Districts become eligible if they have one or more student groups that meet the criteria in at least two priority areas and are eligible for differentiated assistance. The differentiated assistance criteria, outlined below, will only apply for the determinations made in 2022. Priority 4: Pupil Achievement Very Low Status on both the ELA and Mathematics Academic Performance; or Very Low Status on the English Learner Progress Measure Priority 5: Pupil Engagement Very Low Status on the Graduation Rate; or Very High Status on the Chronic Absenteeism Measure. Priority 6: School Climate Very High Status on the Suspension Rate Measure. Financial Impact: None Submission for Approval Prepared by: Anna Herrera, Assistant Superintendent Ed. Services Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
6.32:12:48Report on Recent iReady Diagnostic Exam ResultsInformation
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Rationale: The School Board will receive information regarding the December iReady districtwide assessment results (Winter) and the comparison with the September (Fall) results. i-Ready is an integrated mathematics and reading program that consists of i-Ready Assessment (a K-12 adaptive diagnostic with standards mastery and growth monitoring) and i-Ready Instruction (a K-8 personalized learning program). Teachers in the Redwood City School District have been using i-Ready since the fall of 2020. In the 2023-24 school year, iReady will be given three times (fall, winter, and spring) to assess and monitor each student’s growth in mastery of their reading and mathematics grade-level standards. The attached presentation compares the results of the fall 2023 assessment to the winter 2023 assessment in reading and mathematics. Financial Impact: None at this moment. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Anna Herrera, Assistant Superintendent of Ed. Services Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
72:28:33Consent Items1min
7.12:28:33Approval of Consent ItemsAction
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7.22:28:33Approval of December 19 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. §
7.32:28:33Approval of Student Instructional Calendars for the 2024-2025 School YearAction (Consent)
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Rationale: The 2024-2025 final draft instructional calendar was reviewed with The Redwood City Teachers Association (RCTA) and the California School Employees Association (CSEA). Per the CSEA contract Article 5.7.1, CSEA provided the District with the dates of their two in-lieu holidays for 2024-2025. The Winter Break, February Break, and Spring Break closely align with the Sequoia Union High School District’s Board-approved calendar for 2024-2025. 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 2024-2025 school year. 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. §
7.42:28:33Approval of the 2023-2024 Certificated Seniority ReportAction (Consent)
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Rationale: The Certificated Seniority Report lists all certificated probationary and tenured staff in order of date of seniority. Temporary teachers are not listed on the Seniority Report. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Wendy Kelly, Deputy Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent 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. §
7.52:28:33Approval of the 2023-2024 Classified Seniority ReportsAction (Consent)
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Rationale: The Classified Seniority Report lists all classified probationary and permanent staff in order of date of seniority for each classification. 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. §
7.62:28:33Approval to Extend the Terms of Measure U Parcel Tax Citizens Oversight Committee MembersAction (Consent)
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Rationale: The District’s Measure U Parcel Tax was approved by voters on November 8, 2016. In accordance with Measure U, the Board established a seven-member independent Measure U Parcel Tax Citizens’ Oversight Committee (COC). The COC has various oversight responsibilities, including presenting an Annual Report to the Board regarding the expenditure of Measure U funds. A COC meeting to approve the 2022-23 Annual Report was scheduled for November 16, 2023, but there were not enough members in attendance to establish a quorum. The terms of two of the members of the COC have since expired as of November 30, 2023. The Board is asked to extend the terms of the two members until March 31, 2024, so that the COC may meet to review and approve the Annual Report. Since the COC is not subject to any mandatory requirements under the law, and nothing in the COC Bylaws prohibits a term extension until successors are appointed, the Board is permitted to extend or adjust terms at its discretion. Financial Impact: None. 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. §
7.7Ratification of Warrant Registers, December 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Action (Consent)
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Rationale: Education Code Section 42631 states that all payments from funds of a school district shall be made by written order of the governing board of the district. The attached report consists of expenditures from various funds in the amount of $7,878,910.58 for the period December 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. Financial Impact: The total disbursement from the San Mateo County Treasurer's Office amounts to $7,878,910.58 and represents actual expenditures for all funds. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Rick Edson, Chief Business Official Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. §
8Action Items25min
8.12:28:46Approval of the 2023/24 First Interim Budget Report for RCSDAction
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Rationale: Education Code Section 42130 states that the Superintendent of each school district shall, in addition to any other powers and duties granted to or imposed upon him, submit two reports to the governing board of the district during each fiscal year. The first report shall cover the financial and budgetary status of the district for the period ending October 31. The second report shall cover the period ending January 31. Both reports shall be approved by the district governing board no later than 45 days after the close of the period being reported. All reports required by this subdivision shall be in a format or on forms prescribed by the Superintendent of Public Instruction and shall be based on standards and criteria for fiscal stability adopted by the State Board of Education pursuant to Section 33127. The school district shall maintain and make the reports and supporting data available for public review. This First Interim Report reflects the budget as of October 31, 2023. The attached First Interim Report includes the adjustments to revenues, expenditures, and fund balances through October 31, 2023. Financial Impact: The District’s General Fund revenues are projected to increase by $9,772,960, and expenditures are projected to increase by $9,411,686 since the budget adoption in June 2023. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Rick Edson, Chief Business Official Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
92:58:48Board and Superintendent Reports10min
9.1Report 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
102:59:01Information5min
10.1Information on San Mateo County Investment Fund - November 2023Information
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Rationale: Education Code Sections 41001 and 41002 generally provide that all money received by or apportioned to a school district shall be paid into the county treasury to be placed to the credit of the proper fund of the district. Pursuant to California Education Code Section 41015, the District may invest all or part of funds deposited in a Special Reserve Fund or any surplus monies not required for the immediate necessities of the District in any of the investments specified in California Government Code Sections 16430 or 53601. Historically, districts in San Mateo County have been depositing all of their funds into the county treasury. The County Treasurer has made investment decisions for the school districts, which is not a unique practice statewide. School district funds on deposit with the county treasury, along with funds deposited by other agencies, are placed in a County investment pool, and profits and losses realized from these invested funds are shared among the pool participants in proportion to the amount invested. Financial Impact: Gross pool earnings for Month ending November 2023: 3.512% The current average maturity of the portfolio is 1.69 years with an average duration of 1.53 years. The portfolio continues to hold no derivative products. Please click the link below to view the investment report for November 2023: https://www.smcgov.org/media/147031/download?inline= Please click the link below to view the copies of the Investment Reports and the Compliance Reports: https://www.smcgov.org/treasurer/investment-information Submission for Approval Prepared by: Rick Edson, Chief Business Official Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
112:59:11Correspondence1min
11.1Correspondence
122:59:19Other Business/Suggested Items For Future Agenda1min
12.1Possible 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 §
132:59:27Board Meetings Calendar1min
13.1Changes 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. Next scheduled board meeting: January 17, 2024, at 7:00 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 §
143:00:13Adjournment1min
14.1Adjourn the MeetingAction