10:04Call to Order1min
1.10:04Roll CallProcedural
20:19Welcome1min
2.1Welcome by the School Board President, Janet LawsonProcedural
31:35Changes to the Agenda1min
3.1Additions, Deletions, or Modifications to the AgendaDiscussion
41:39Approval of Agenda1min
4.1Approval of AgendaAction
51:47Oral Communication
Jeffrey Schabowski (1min) — Was called to speak but was not present despite submitting a speaker's card.
5.1If 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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62:37Bond Program Action Items10min
6.1Approval of Program Management Services Amendment #4 with Cumming Group (Formerly RGMK)Action (Consent)
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Rationale: Cumming Group will continue to offer Program Management services for the remainder of the Measure T Bond Program. Effective July 1, 2024, RGM Kramer, Inc. merged into its parent entity, Cumming Management Group, Inc., which as of that date, will assume all duties and obligations of RGMK; therefore, RGMK will be conducting business as Cumming Group. All assets of RGMK, including the agreement and any proposals, will then be assigned to, and vested in Cumming. The term ending date of amendment #4 is June 30, 2026. Financial Impact: No financial impact. The existing contract is being extended to complete the program. 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. §
7Bond Program Discussion Item(s)25min
7.13:22Update on the Progress of the Facilities Master Plan and Next StepsDiscussion
Stephanie Vance (3min) — A teacher with 30 years of experience described heat-related illness in her classroom and proposed thermometers, reflective window film, and other interim cooling solutions as alternatives to loud fans and expensive HVAC units.
Kirsten McMullen (2min) — A parent of a student in Ms. Vance's class urged the board to implement short-term cooling solutions for the hottest classrooms rather than waiting for the long-term HVAC solution.
Mercedes Kwiatkowski (2min) — A parent and her son (also a student in Ms. Vance's class) shared their experience with the heat in the classroom, describing difficulty concentrating during tests, and expressed support for immediate interim cooling solutions.
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Rationale: The Redwood City School District is initiating the development of a comprehensive Facilities Master Plan (FMP) to guide future infrastructure improvements and ensure that our schools continue to meet our students' educational needs. This process is critical to aligning our facilities with our long-term educational goals and the evolving needs of our community. Pre-Summer Engagement: Before the summer break, the project team, consisting of QKA Architects, VPCS, and the District's Facilities Team, engaged with site leadership to introduce the FMP process. A staff meeting was held to outline the plan's critical steps, timeline, and various stakeholders' roles. This early engagement was crucial in ensuring that site leadership was fully informed and prepared for their involvement in the FMP process. Summer 2024 Progress: Significant progress was made in laying the groundwork for the FMP over the summer. The primary achievements during this period included: Development of the FMP Schedule and Plan: A detailed schedule and strategic plan for the development of the FMP were created. This plan outlines key milestones and timelines to ensure the project stays on track and within scope. Site Assessments: Comprehensive assessments of all sites within the district were conducted. These assessments involved evaluating our facilities' current conditions, identifying areas needing improvement, and gathering data that will inform the development of the FMP. Post-Summer Activities: Since the return to school, the District has taken additional steps to involve site-specific stakeholders in the FMP process: Communication with School Principals: The district has contacted all school principals to request the formation of site committees. These committees will be vital in providing site-specific insights and feedback throughout the FMP process. Scheduling Site Committee Meetings: Principals have been asked to propose ideal dates for their site committees to meet with the project team. These meetings will facilitate collaboration between the district, QKA Architects, VPCS, and site representatives to ensure that the FMP reflects each school site's unique needs and priorities. Next Steps: The next phase of the FMP development will focus on conducting site committee meetings, analyzing feedback from these meetings, and beginning the preliminary design and planning phases based on the data collected over the summer. The continued collaboration between the district, QKA Architects, VPCS, and site leadership will be essential to the FMP's success. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Eric Van Pelt, Bond Program Manager, VPCS Reviewed by: Rick Edson, Chief Business Official Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
8Discussion Items40min
8.11:07:03Discussion of School Assignments and Committee Assignments for Board Members for the 2024-25 School YearDiscussion
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Rationale: The School Board will discuss the school site assignments and committee assignments for board members for the 2024-25 school year. Attachments: 2024-25 School Assignments for Board Members ( Draft ); 2023-24 School Assignments for Board Members ( For Reference ONLY ) 2023-24 Committee Assignments for Board Members ( For reference and discussion purposes ). Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
8.21:14:43Discussion of Process to Appoint Area III TrusteeDiscussion
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Rationale: Redwood City School District (RCSD) soon will initiate the process to fill the upcoming vacancy for the Trustee Area III seat on the Board of Trustees. The seat will be vacated this winter, and the Board needs to appoint a new Trustee to ensure continuous governance and support for RCSD schools and students. This fall, three seats on the RCSD Board of Trustees are up for election: Trustee Areas I, III, and IV. Incumbent Trustee Mike Wells is running for re-election in Area IV, and Candidate Jennifer Ng Kwing King is running for Trustee Area I. However, at the time the filing period ended, no candidate had filed paperwork for Trustee Area III. Therefore, the Board must appoint a qualified individual to this seat to ensure representation for the community. RCSD will begin accepting applications from qualified candidates on Friday, August 30. The application period will close on Monday, September 30, at 5:00 pm. Interested individuals who reside within Trustee Area III are encouraged to submit their applications by the deadline. Trustee Area III encompasses Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School, Henry Ford School, and Kennedy Middle School, as well as portions of the attendance zones for Garfield School, Henry Ford School, Hoover School, and Roosevelt School. The process and the materials needed to apply will be available on the district website, rcsdk8.net , by the end of the day on Friday, August 30. Following the application period, the Board of Trustees will convene a public meeting in October to interview the candidates. This meeting will allow the community to hear directly from the candidates and enable the Board to assess their qualifications in a transparent and inclusive manner. The school district is initiating this process because, in accordance with Education Code 5326 and 5328, should the district fail to receive sufficient candidates to fill all vacant trustee positions 83 days before the election (August 14), an election will not be held for those positions. In this case, the Board must make provisional appointments before Election Day on November 5 to prevent the need for a costly special election. The RCSD Board of Trustees is responsible for setting district policies, overseeing the budget, ensuring financial accountability, and making decisions that impact students, staff, and schools. Trustees play a crucial role in hiring and evaluating the superintendent, who manages daily operations, and in developing long-term strategic plans aligned with community educational goals. Trustees serve four-year terms and participate in regular meetings, special events, and personal development opportunities. Financial Impact: None at this time. Submission for Approval Prepared by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
91:39:14Public Hearing10min
9.1Public Hearing of Sufficiency of Instructional Materials for the 2024-2025 School YearDiscussion
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Rationale: As a condition of receiving state instructional materials funds, Education Code 60119 requires that the Governing Board hold this annual public hearing regarding the sufficiency of instructional materials and determine through a resolution whether each student has sufficient textbooks and instructional materials. A textbook list is attached. Financial Impact: None at this moment. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Carla Malattia, IMC Project Administrator Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
101:39:52Consent Items1min
10.1Approval of Consent ItemsAction
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10.2Approval of the August 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 the Agreement between Redwood City School District and One Life Counseling for the 2024-2025 School YearAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Redwood City School District’s Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), Sequoia Healthcare District and school sites have dedicated funding to meet the increased mental health needs of students in our district. One Life Counseling Center partners with RCSD to place therapists in schools to provide mental health services. Their therapists are familiar with each student’s strengths and empower them to use their unique abilities to utilize a dynamic toolbox of coping skills throughout the day. One Life provides individual as well as group counseling at several schools within RCSD. The term of this agreement is from August 29, 2024 through June 30, 2025. Financial Impact: The fiscal impact of this contract is $ 686,983 , which will be funded through the Economic Impact Aid, Sequoia Healthcare District Grant, and school site funding. 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. §
10.4Approval of the Agreement between the Redwood City School District and One Life Counseling Center for the 2024-2025 School YearAction (Consent)
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Rationale: This agreement is made between the Redwood City School District and One Life Counseling Center to provide on-site counseling services at Mckinley Institute of Technology, Garfield, Taft, Hoover, Roosevelt, and Kennedy for RCSD students enrolled in the extended learning programs. The term for this agreement is from September 3, 2024, through June 6, 2025, to reflect and align with the Community Schools Department grants and payment cycles. Financial Impact: The contract amount is not to exceed $112,700. The funding will come directly from the ELOP, Expanded Learning Opportunities Program Grant, with no financial impact on RCSD general or concentrated funds. The school district is the fiscal agent for the grant(s). Submission for Approval Prepared by: Michelle Griffith, Director of Community Schools and Partnerships, and Enrique Calderon, Expanded Learning Opportunity Program Grant Manager Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. §
10.5Approval of the Agreement between Redwood City School District and Dannis, Woliver & Kelley for Fiscal Years 2024-25 and 2025-26Action (Consent)
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Rationale: Since July 1, 2011, Dannis, Woliver & Kelley (DWK) has been the District's legal counsel representing the District and staff in labor negotiations and in all matters that pertain to labor relations. DWK is also the District's legal counsel for all matters related to the oversight of district-authorized charter schools and the bond modernization and construction programs. The proposed Agreement for Professional Services with DWK is for 2 years from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2026, with the following rates: Shareholder Emeritus: $395 - $475 per hour Shareholder and Of Counsel: $265 - $395 per hour Special Counsel: $245 - $315 per hour Associates: $195 - $275 per hour Law Clerks: $130 - $195 per hour Paralegals: $130 - $210 per hour Rates for individual attorneys and paralegals may vary within the above ranges depending on the level of experience and qualifications and the nature of the legal services to be provided with the exception of Greg Dannis whose hourly rate shall be $485. Financial Impact: As appropriate, legal services related to labor negotiations, bond programs, & other labor-related matters are charged to the General Fund (Fund 01) or Bond Fund (Fund 21). Submission for Approval Prepared by: Rick Edson, Chief Business Official Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. §
10.6Approval of the Agreement between the Redwood City School District and the Santa Clara County Office of Education for the 2024-2025 School YearAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) are defined as a systems approach for establishing the social culture and individual behavior supports needed for schools to achieve both social and academic success for all students while preventing problem behaviors. The Santa Clara County of Education-SCCOE will work in partnership with the Redwood City School District (RCSD) to develop and support the PBIS framework to improve access to inclusive, equitable, and high-quality education for all students. SCCOE will provide PBIS Tier 1 training and PBIS coaching support to the District PBIS Coach/Coordinator and school sites participating in PBIS training and implementation. There will be two cohorts participating during the 2024-2025 school year. Cohort 1 Year-1: McKinley, Clifford, and Orion. Cohort 2 Year-2: Roosevelt, Kennedy, and Henry Ford. Activities related to training include Tier 1 – Universal Systems School-wide PBIS Team Training; 3-5 school-wide core values and behavioral expectations for universal school settings; lesson plans for teaching expectations; classroom systems; acknowledgment and consequence systems; and data-based decision making. SCCOE will also conduct a series of networking sessions throughout the year to build local capacity within the district for successful PBIS implementation. PBIS Coaches/Coordinators will collaborate on strategies and solutions to ongoing implementation needs, and share resources and the latest PBIS tools. Discussions will vary in topics including: Coaching, Training, and Coordination; monitoring the district action plan; providing ongoing PBIS professional development; and calibration of PBIS evaluation and assessment tools. The term for this agreement is from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Financial Impact: The cost to RCSD is $31,500, which is paid for out of LCAP funds Submission for Approval Prepared by: Antonio Pérez, 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. §
10.7Approval of the Agreement between Redwood City School District and the City of Redwood City Parks and Recreation (Reach) for the 2024-2025 School YearAction (Consent)
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Rationale: This agreement is made between the Redwood City School District and the City of Redwood City Parks and Recreation (REACH) to provide the Expanded Day Learning and Enrichment Services program at Roosevelt School, Henry Ford School, Adelante Selby, and Orion. The term for this agreement is from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, to reflect and align with the After School Education and Safety (ASES) and Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELO-P) grants and payment cycles. This agreement was delayed due to prolonged monetary negotiations, which resulted in the submission of this contract after the commencement of services. Financial Impact: The contract amount is not to exceed $1,184,298.31. The funding will come directly from the After School Education and Safety (ASES) and Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELO-P) grants with no financial impact on RCSD general or concentrated funds. The school district is the fiscal agent for the grant(s). Submission for Approval Prepared by: Michelle Griffith, Director of Community Schools and Partnerships, and Enrique Calderon, Expanded Learning Opportunity Program Grant Manager Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. §
10.8Approval of the Agreement between Redwood City School District and AHS Staffing LLC for a Speech Pathologist for the 2024-2025 School YearAction (Consent)
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Rationale: AHS Staffing LLC will provide a speech pathologist who will conduct evaluations and provide direct speech therapy to RCSD students so they may access the core and expanded core curriculum for the 2024-2025 school year. This agreement is from August 8, 2024, through June 6, 2025. The contract is coming to the board late due to incomplete paperwork. Financial Impact: The 2024-2025 contract is for $157,080, which will be paid for by the Special Education Fund. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Maeve Mulholland, Director of Special Education Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. §
10.9Approval of the Agreement between the Redwood City School District and Newsela, Inc. for the 2024-2025 School YearAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Newsela is a technology tool that teaches skill-building strategies with rigorous, standard-aligned activities, quizzes, and resources that connect with students' interests, background knowledge, and lived experiences. Students will practice literacy skills to drive student achievement and reading comprehension. It also builds background knowledge to boost confidence and understanding in young learners. Newsela brings diverse perspectives into instruction to create a more lively and inclusive classroom. Teachers can utilize Newsela ELA to identify students' unique learning needs. The term for this agreement is from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Financial Impact: $73,000 to be paid out of Site Concentration Fund Submission for Approval Prepared by: Anna Herrera, Assistant Superintendent, Ed. 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. §
10.10Approval of Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee MembershipAction (Consent)
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Rationale: On November 3, 2015, the community approved the issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Measure T, for an amount not to exceed $193 million. On November 8, 2022, the electorate authorized the District to issue general obligation bonds (“Measure S”) with an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $298 million, which authorization was canvassed and certified as required by law. Applicable provisions of the California Education Code require the establishment of a Citizens’ Oversight Committee (“Committee”) to actively review and report to the public on the uses of bond proceeds to ensure that they are spent only on permissible purposes. While the Committee shall consist of at least nine (9) members, the Board shall determine its final size. The Committee membership shall include the following categories: One member shall be active in a business organization representing the business community located within the school district. One member shall be active in a senior citizens’ organization. One member shall be active in a bona fide taxpayers’ organization. One member shall be the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the school district. One member shall be both a parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the school district and active in a parent-teacher organization, such as the Parent Teacher Association or school site council. No employee or official of the school district shall be appointed to the Committee. Additionally, a vendor, contractor, or consultant of the school district shall not be appointed to the citizens’ oversight committee. The current members as of June 30, 2024, are: Janet Borgens, Senior Citizen Organization, term expires June 30, 2025 Jennifer Givens, Parent/Guardian, term expires June 30, 2025 Carl Landers, Parent/Guardian, term expires June 30, 2025 Karl Metz, Member at Large, term expires June 30, 2025 Jitpal Sahai, Parent/Guardian, term expires June 30, 2025 The following member has served one term. If approved, her second term will end on June 30, 2026. 1. Jacqueline Rodriguez Luna - Parent/Guardian 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. §
10.11Approval of Renewal Agreement Between Redwood City School District Instructional Materials Center and 2992 Spring Partners/Beals MartinAction (Consent)
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Rationale: The Redwood City School District leases property to house the Instructional Materials Center (IMC). The Instructional Materials Center is requesting approval from the School Board to extend the building lease at 777 Third Ave, Redwood City. This storage facility lease needs to be extended for storage and distribution of the current adopted curriculum and materials for the 12 school sites. Financial Impact: The total monthly cost is $7,778.22, for an annual total of $93,338.64, and is paid out of the general fund. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Carla Malattia, IMC Project Administrator Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. §
10.12Approval of Renewal Agreement Between Redwood City School District Instructional Materials Center and 2992 Spring Partners/Beals MartinAction (Consent)
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Rationale: The Redwood City School District leases property to house the Instructional Materials Center (IMC). The Instructional Materials Center is requesting approval from the School Board to extend the building lease at 778 Second Avenue, Redwood City. This storage facility lease needs to be extended for storage and distribution of the current adopted curriculum and materials for the 12 school sites. Financial Impact: The total monthly cost is $5,137.23, for an annual total of $61,646.76, and is paid out of the general fund. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Carla Malattia, IMC Project Administrator Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. §
10.13Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Redwood City School District and the County of San Mateo for the 2024-2025 School YearAction (Consent)
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Rationale: The County of San Mateo’s CalFresh Healthy Living is a statewide nutrition education program, funded primarily by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – Education. The County will partner with Redwood City School District to provide nutrition education, and physical activity training, and encourage healthy living across the local community. The term for this agreement is from August 27, 2024, through June 30, 2027. Financial Impact: The fiscal impact of this contract is zero dollars. 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. §
10.14Approval of the Personnel ReportAction (Consent)
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Rationale: The attached Personnel Report includes personnel recommended for hire; personnel requesting a leave of absence; and personnel leaving employment. Financial Impact: All positions are approved in the 2024-2025 budget. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Wendy Kelly, Deputy Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. §
10.15Approval of Personnel Changes for the 2024-2025 School YearAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Due to changes in staffing needs within the following departments, the position changes below are requested for the 2024-25 school year. Additional positions needed : Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Special Education Department. This increase (one 8-hour/1.0 FTE new position) is needed to support the Special Education Department in managing, training staff, and assisting in student behavior management. The District is seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) who is committed to supporting students who exhibit academic, social, and behavioral challenges in collaboration with families, teachers, instructional aides, administrators, and other district staff. The BCBA will provide training to staff and support to students with a focus on identifying skills necessary to achieve social competence in the school setting while preventing and addressing challenging behaviors. The Special Education Department will reduce two Behavior Technician contracts to afford the new BCBA position. Health Education Teacher On Special Assignment - Health and Wellness. During the 2024-25 school year, Redwood City School District (RCSD) will deliver health education to our students from a credentialed teacher. The district believes health education content is important to our students. The Health Education Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) will continue to equip young people with the knowledge, skills, and support they need to navigate their sexual health as did our previous outside agency. Courses will focus on puberty with our 5th-grade students and sexual health education for our 7th-grade students. The TOSA will be trained and present an Adaptive for All Abilities Course. This new model will replace the courses formerly taught by Health Connected. In addition to this, parent workshops will take place before the student offerings take place, which will inform parents on topics that will be discussed and on parent-child communication about sexual health. This new pathway will replace the contract RCSD had with Health Connected to ensure cost savings and to implement an internal program. Financial Impact: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - $196,300 Special Education Budget Health Education Teacher on Special Assignment - $42,000 Health Services Budget Submission for Approval Prepared by: Wendy Kelly, Deputy Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. §
10.16Approval to Purchase a Fleet Truck for Use By the Facilities DepartmentAction (Consent)
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Rationale: The Facilities/M&O vehicle fleet is aging, and several vehicles need to be replaced. The Facilities Department requests approval from the School Board to purchase one (1) new fleet truck to replace a 1989 truck that has reached the end of its useful life. Other vehicles will be replaced as the budget can be appropriated to update/upgrade our fleet with dependable and safe vehicles. Truck to be Replaced: 1989 Chevrolet Utility Truck Truck to be Purchased: 2024 Ford F-250 Regular Cab Utility Truck Financial Impact: $65,626.14 - Fund 01. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Martin Cervantes, Facilities Director 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. §
10.17Ratification of Warrant Registers, June 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024Action (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 $4,958,906.22 for the period from June 1, 2024, to June 30, 2024. Financial Impact: The total disbursement from the San Mateo County Treasurer's Office amounts to $4,958,906.22 which 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. §
10.18Ratification of Warrant Registers, July 1, 2024 - July 31, 2024Action (Consent)
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Rationale: Education Code Section 42631 states that all payments from a school district's funds shall be made by written order of the district's governing board. The attached report consists of expenditures from various funds in the amount of $6,763,283.67 from July 1, 2024, to July 31, 2024. Financial Impact: The total disbursement from the San Mateo County Treasurer's Office amounts to $6,763,283.67 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. §
11Action Items20min
11.11:40:00Adoption of Resolution No. 2, Sufficiency of Instructional Materials for the 2024-25 School YearAction (Consent)
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Rationale: As per Education Code 60119 (as revised by Chapter 900, Statutes of 2004) and CCR, Title 5, Section 9531(c), in order to be eligible to receive instructional materials funds, the governing board of each district and county office of education is required to hold an annual public hearing to adopt a resolution stating whether each pupil in the district has sufficient textbooks or instructional materials in specified subjects consistent with the content and cycles of curriculum frameworks adopted by the state board. “Sufficient textbooks or instructional materials” means each pupil; including English language learners has a standards-aligned textbook or instructional materials, or both, to use in class and to take home, which have been adopted by the State Board of Education, in the core curriculum areas of reading/language arts, mathematics, science and history-social studies; foreign language and health; and science laboratory equipment for grades 9 to 12 inclusive, as appropriate, must be available. As per Education Code 60119, the Redwood City School District certifies that there are sufficient textbooks or instructional materials for each pupil in the district in each core subject consistent with the content and cycles of the curriculum framework adopted by the State Board of Education. Financial Impact: Governing boards that have met the requirements of Education Code Section 60119 and have also certified compliance with the Instructional Materials Funding Realignment Program (IMFRP) requirements regarding the provision of standards-aligned instructional materials for all students (Education Code Section 60422) may spend 100% of any remaining IMFRP funds from that year’s allocation for other approved purposes. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Carla Malattia, IMC Project Administrator Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. §
11.21:40:26Adoption of Resolution No. 3, Approval of Certificated Staff Gaining Tenured StatusAction
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Rationale: The Certificated Staff on the attached list have met all requirements to attain tenured status. They are all credentialed and considered highly effective in their credential area. Financial Impact: None Submission for Approval Prepared by: Weny Kelly, Deputy Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
11.31:42:16First Reading and Approval of Board Bylaw 9223 - Filling VacanciesAction (Consent)
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Rationale: The first reading of amended BB 9223 Filling Vacancies ensures the District complies with legislation and recommendations of the California School Boards Association. 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. §
121:48:46Board 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
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13.11:51:33Information on Decision Against Parcel Tax on November BallotInformation
Jessica (2min) — A parent expressed support for the decision not to run a parcel tax in November but urged community members to consider a citizens' initiative parcel tax requiring only 51% approval for a future ballot, and invited interested parties to contact her.
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Rationale: After careful consideration and extensive analysis, Redwood City School District (RCSD) has decided not to pursue placing a parcel tax on the November ballot. In order for a parcel tax to pass, a two-thirds majority (66.7%) is required. Recent research indicated that while there is significant support for our schools, the community’s readiness to approve a parcel tax at this time was not sufficient. The survey results showed a 60.5% support level, which, though positive, falls short of the threshold needed. The feedback we received suggests that while the community is generally supportive of our district, there is a prevailing sentiment that now is not the right time to move forward with a parcel tax. Many community members expressed the need to wait, reflecting a broader trend seen in other districts that have also opted to delay similar measures. The current political climate, particularly the negativity surrounding the upcoming presidential election, created an environment that is not conducive to garnering the necessary support. The election’s contentious nature could detract from the focused efforts required to pass a parcel tax. Proceeding with the parcel tax under these circumstances would have been irresponsible for RCSD to perform. The financial and volunteer resources required to mount such an effort are significant, and without a strong indication that the measure could pass, it would not be prudent to expend these resources. Moving forward without broad community support could also risk wearing out our dedicated volunteers and straining the district’s budget. The district’s consultant explains that should the research results have fluctuated closer to the 66% mark, we might have considered a different course of action. However, given the consistent feedback and the current socio-political environment, we believe this is not the appropriate time to move forward. While this decision may be disappointing to the families we serve, it reflects our commitment to making prudent, data-driven decisions that serve the best interests of our district. We understand that our students and families deserve for the district to maintain and improve current services, which is why we will explore revisiting this effort in the near future. We appreciate the support and enthusiasm our staff, families, and community partners had expressed behind this effort as it could have helped RCSD maintain some of its current services. Financial Impact: None at this time. Submission for Approval Prepared by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
13.21:57:38Information on San Mateo County Investment Fund - June 2024Information
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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 End (June-2024) 3.818% 4th Quarter (April-June) 3.927% Fiscal Year End 2023-2024 3.659% The current average maturity of the portfolio is 1.64 years, with an average duration of 1.49 years. The portfolio continues to hold no derivative products. Please click the link below to view the investment report for June 2024: https://www.smcgov.org/media/149772/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 §
13.31:57:43Information on San Mateo County Investment Fund - July 2024Information
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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 July 2024: 4.221% The current average maturity of the portfolio is 1.78 years, with an average duration of 1.61 years. The portfolio continues to hold no derivative products. Please click the link below to view the investment report for July 2024: https://www.smcgov.org/media/150032/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 §
141:57:47Correspondence
14.1Correspondence
151:58:09Other 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 2024-2025 School Year 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 §
161:58:20Board Meetings Calendar
16.1Changes to the Board Meetings CalendarInformation
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Rationale: The following School Board Meetings Calendar for the 2024-25 school year (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 §
171:58:27Adjournment
17.1Adjourn the MeetingAction