10:06Call to Order1min
1.1Roll CallProcedural
20:06Oral Communication on Closed Session Items Only
2.1If you have public comment 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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Public Comment Links: English: https://forms.gle/Lnxta3Z6EffUUa1E7 Spanish: https://forms.gle/SJjgyGFShXQedR4TA §
30:06Closed Session – 6:15 p.m.
3.1Approval of Comprehensive School Safety Plans (Internal/Non-Public) 2023-2024 (Ed. Code, § 32281)Action (Consent)
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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. §
40:21Reconvene to Regular Session at Approximately 7:00 p.m.2min
4.1Roll CallProcedural
4.2Report Out on Closed Session from February 28, 2024Information
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50:06Welcome1min
5.1Welcome by the School Board President, Janet LawsonProcedural
61:40Changes to the Agenda1min
6.1Additions, Deletions, or Modifications to the AgendaDiscussion
72:02Approval of Agenda1min
7.1Approval of AgendaAction
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82:16Oral Communication
Elizabeth Flagle (4min) — A fourth-grade parent at Adelante Selby voiced concern about potential budget cuts including consolidating three fourth-grade classrooms into two, eliminating a full-time teacher position, and reducing yard duty and specialist support, urging the board to prioritize maintaining smaller class sizes for vulnerable students.
8.1If you have 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/1Mafbzg4wfrcKaZGA Spanish: https://forms.gle/MHj1CHHQJ51EXF5d6 §
97:39Discussion Item(s)30min
Jessica Shade (2min) — A parent of two students at Orion expressed strong support for a parcel tax to replace expiring COVID stimulus funds and to maintain mental health counselors, reading specialists, class aides, ESL support, STEAM instructors, and class-size reduction.
Brandon Matthews (0min) — A homeowner and parent of a kindergartner in Redwood City voiced support for moving as quickly as possible toward a parcel tax to support the schools.
Elizabeth Flagle (1min) — A parent and former PTO board member at Adelante Selby expressed support for the parcel tax feasibility study while urging the board to learn from the lessons of Measure H's narrow defeat and to look at strategies to counter online opposition, and also noted a technical barrier preventing a fellow parent from submitting a speaker card.
9.1Parcel Tax Discussion for November 2024 Ballot
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Rationale: Superintendent Baker has requested Joy Kummer to discuss the timeline and feasibility of including a parcel tax on the November 2024 election ballot. Ms. Kummer will present to the School Board and assist with answering any questions they may have. Financial Impact: No financial impact to the School District at this time. Submission for Approval Prepared by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
102:25:19Consent Items1min
10.1Approval of Consent ItemsAction
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10.2Approval of February 7 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 Comprehensive School Safety Plans (Public) 2023-2024Action (Consent)
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Rationale: The development of comprehensive school safety plans (CSSPs) is mandated by California Education Codes 32280-32282. This mandate states that each school’s Site Council, or a Safety Planning Committee authorized by the Site Council, shall develop a plan that addresses the safety concerns identified through a systematic planning process. These plans support school sites in being as prepared as possible for emergencies and maintaining safe and secure school environments throughout the year. Each year, the CSSPs must be approved by the Governing Board by March 1, per Education Code 32286. As linked below, each CSSP has already been approved and coordinated by the respective school site councils or school safety planning committees through a public meeting by Feb 1 as required by the CDE. Additionally, CSSPs are audited by an independent third-party company annually. This continues to result in certified CSSPs to meet and exceed California Education Codes' minimum requirements. Financial Impact: None 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. §
10.4Approval of Disposal of Obsolete EquipmentAction (Consent)
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Rationale: The Director of Technology requests the attached list of obsolete technology assets to be declared as surplus. All items on the list are more than 5 years old and have surpassed their useful life in an educational setting. They can no longer be used in an educational setting. In the case of the Chromebooks on this list, they are on the Google Automatic Update Expiration List (AUE) list and can no longer be used for CAASPP or ELPAC testing purposes. The Apple devices on this list are either damaged or unable to run the most recent version of the Apple Operating System. Other peripherals on the list are either damaged or obsolete. Financial Impact: None at this moment. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Carlos Reyna, Director of Technology 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 the Updated Hoover SPSAAction (Consent)
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Rationale: The Hoover Community School Site Council has made adjustments and updates to the 2023-24 SPSA based on feedback from the Federal Program Review. The changes are as follows: From Title 1 to SIP Community School Coordinator: $25,000 From SIP to Title 1 Childcare and translation services: $7,000 PD for teachers on the topics of EL strategies and culturally relevant teaching: $5,000 Teacher Collaboration and planning time with a focus on ELA/Math data: $10,000 Purchase repair tech devices (supplemental instruction in ELA/Math) Change in Provider’s Name in Title 1 From StarVista to One Life Financial Impact: None at this moment. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Katherine Rivera, Director of Multilingual English Learners & Categorical Programs 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 the SPSA Addendum TemplateAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Schools will need to modify the School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) based on assessed instructional needs and program quality and compliance. If there is a compelling reason to modify the SPSA, the school will need to complete a SPSA Addendum. SPSA Addendums must be reviewed with the elected School Site Council members and are required to have the signatures of both the SSC chairperson and the principal. After the modification has been completed, the school will need to submit the SPSA Addendum to the Director of Categorical Programs for approval. Financial Impact: None at this moment. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Katherine Rivera, Director of Multilingual English Learners and Categorical Programs 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. §
112:25:27Action Items15min
11.12024 CSBA Delegate Assembly NominationsAction
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Rationale: CSBA’s Delegate Assembly is a vital link in the association’s governance structure. Working with local districts, county offices, the Board of Directors and Executive Committee, Delegates ensure that the association reflects the interests of school districts and county offices of education throughout the state. There are two required Delegate Assembly meetings each year. The Delegate Assembly provides policy direction for the association, elects officers and directors, and ensures that the association reflects the interests of school districts and county offices of education. The Delegate Assembly consists of: More than 280 elected board members from CSBA's 21 geographic regions; A 31-member Board of Directors; Past presidents of CSBA serving on local school boards; The immediate past president of the California County Boards of Education. As described in Article III, Section 1, of CSBA's Bylaws, the Delegate Assembly has the following powers and duties: Adopt the policy platform every two years. The policy platform provides a broad framework for implementing the association’s vision, mission and strategic directions, and as such guides the association’s policy and political leadership activities Adopt policies and positions as needed to supplement the policy platform Provide testimony or input on critical issues during special hearings at Delegate Assembly meetings Elect the association’s officers and Board of Directors Serve on standing committees, councils, task forces, and focus groups Adopt the corporate bylaws Provide two-way communication with local board members Provide advocacy on behalf of children, public education, school boards and the Association Support and participate in the association’s activities and events. Election to Office Delegates are elected by CSBA member boards. Delegates are elected to represent and serve a two-year term. Nominees for a delegate seat must be a board member from a CSBA member board in the nominating board's region. The Board may vote for up to the number of seats to be filled in the region or subregion as indicated on the ballot. For example, if there are three seats up for election, the Board may vote for up to three candidates. The Board may cast no more than one vote for any one candidate. The ballot also contains a provision for write-in candidates; their name and district must be clearly printed in the space provided. The ballot must be signed by the Superintendent or Board Clerk as a designee of the board. Envelopes with the ballots must be postmarked by the U.S. Post Office on or before Friday, March 15 , without exception. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Evelyn Campos, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
122:26:49Board 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
132:31:10Information45min
13.1Annual Update to the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)Information
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Rationale: Senate Bill 114 (2023) added Education Code 52062 (a) (6) requiring the district to present a report on the annual update to the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and the local control funding formula Budget Overview for Parents (BOP) on or before February 28 each at a regularly scheduled meeting of the governing board or body of the LEA. The report includes both of the following: All available midyear outcome data related to metrics identified in the current LCAP; and, All available midyear expenditure and implementation data on all actions identified in the current LCAP. Financial Impact: $80,589,206 out of the LCAP Fund. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Anna Herrera, Assistant Superintendent Ed. Services Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
13.2RCSD Review of Rocketship Redwood City Charter School's First Interim Financial Report for FY 2023-24Information
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Rationale: The Redwood City School District is the chartering authority for Rocketship Redwood City Charter School (Rocketship) . In accordance with Education Code Section 47604.32, the District maintains fiscal oversight responsibility and has the duty to monitor the fiscal condition of each charter school under its authority. Attached is a letter from the Redwood City School District regarding the review of and findings concerning Rocketship's First Interim Financial Report for fiscal year 2023-24. Financial Impact: None Submission for Approval Prepared by: Rick Edson, Chief Business Official Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
13.3RCSD Review of Rocketship Redwood City Charter School's Audit Report for FY 2022-23Information
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Rationale: In accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding with the District, Rocketship Redwood City Charter School (Rocketship) shall provide a copy of the Audited Financial Report to the District, the San Mateo County Superintendent of Schools, the State Controller’s Office, and the California Department of Education. The District is required to review the audit report as part of its fiscal oversight obligations and duty to monitor the fiscal health of the charter schools. Attached is the letter from the Redwood City School District regarding the review of and findings concerning Rocketship's Audit Report for the fiscal year 2022-23. Financial Impact: None Submission for Approval Prepared by: Rick Edson, Chief Business Official Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
13.4RCSD Review of Connect Community Charter First Interim Financial Report for FY 2023-24Information
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Rationale: The Redwood City School District is the chartering authority for Connect Community Charter School (Connect) . In accordance with Education Code Section 47604.32, the District maintains fiscal oversight responsibility and has the duty to monitor the fiscal condition of each charter school under its authority. Attached is a letter from the Redwood City School District regarding the review of and findings concerning Connect's First Interim Financial Report for fiscal year 2023-24. Financial Impact: None Submission for Approval Prepared by: Rick Edson, Chief Business Official Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
13.5RCSD Review of Connect Community Charter School's Audit Report for FY 2022-23Information
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Rationale: In accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding with the District, Connect Community Charter School (Connect) shall provide a copy of the Audited Financial Report to the District, the San Mateo County Superintendent of Schools, the State Controller’s Office, and the California Department of Education. The District is required to review the audit report as part of its fiscal oversight obligations and duty to monitor the fiscal health of the charter schools. Attached is the letter from the Redwood City School District regarding the review of and findings concerning Connect's Audit Report for fiscal year 2022-23. Financial Impact: None Submission for Approval Prepared by: Rick Edson, Chief Business Official Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
13.6RCSD Review of KIPP Excelencia Community Prep's First Interim Financial Report for FY 2023-24Information
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Rationale: The Redwood City School District is the chartering authority for KIPP Excelencia Community Prep (KIPP) . In accordance with Education Code Section 47604.32, the District maintains fiscal oversight responsibility and has the duty to monitor the fiscal condition of each charter school under its authority. Attached is a letter from the Redwood City School District regarding the review of and findings concerning KIPP's First Interim Financial Report for fiscal year 2023-24. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Rick Edson, Chief Business Official Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
13.7RCSD Review of KIPP Excelencia Community Prep's Audit Report for FY 2022-23Information
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Rationale: In accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding with the District, KIPP Excelencia Community Prep (KIPP) shall provide a copy of the Audited Financial Report to the District, the San Mateo County Superintendent of Schools, the State Controller’s Office, and the California Department of Education. The District is required to review the audit report as part of its fiscal oversight obligations and duty to monitor the fiscal health of the charter schools. Attached is the letter from the Redwood City School District regarding the review of and findings concerning KIPP's Audit Report for fiscal year 2022-23. Financial Impact: None Submission for Approval Prepared by: Rick Edson, Chief Business Official Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
142:32:59Correspondence
14.1Correspondence
152:35:07Other Business/Suggested Items For Future Agenda
15.1Possible 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 §
162:35:25Board Meetings Calendar
16.1Changes 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. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Evelyn Campos, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
172:35:30Adjournment
17.1Adjourn the MeetingAction