10:04Call to Order1min
1.10:04Roll CallProcedural
20:20Welcome1min
2.1Welcome by the School Board President, Janet LawsonProcedural
30:33Changes to the Agenda1min
3.1Additions, Deletions, or Modifications to the AgendaDiscussion
40:33Approval of Agenda1min
4.1Approval of AgendaAction
50:49Oral Communication
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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Public Comment Links: English: https://forms.gle/f2Zd65bfsJEwteLy8 Spanish: https://forms.gle/RwoYXYg586UTLXtJA §
60:49Bond Program Discussion Item(s)30min
6.1Measure S Bond Program Priorities: HVAC DiscussionDiscussion
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Rationale: At the August 28, 2024, Board of Education meeting, staff presented and discussed progress on the Facilities Master Plan and had an initial discussion regarding classroom environmental conditions, including installing air conditioning at our campuses. Per the board's direction, staff has prepared additional information about options, timelines, and processes for implementing HVAC at our school sites, which will be shared at the meeting. Financial Impact: None Submission for Approval Prepared by: Rick Edson, Chief Business Official, Martin Cervantes, Interim Bond Director; Eric Van Pelt, Bond Program Manager, VPCS Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
7Discussion Item(s)30min
7.137:59Discussion on Budget Renewal InitiativeDiscussion
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Rationale: This fall, we will launch the Budget Renewal Initiative to help shape the district’s financial future as we transition back to pre-pandemic operations. This initiative is crucial in ensuring RCSD’s financial stability while maintaining the quality of education provided to our students. The RCSD Budget Renewal Initiative emphasizes transparency, community engagement, and strategic planning. It addresses the expiration of one-time federal and state grant funds, which were instrumental during the COVID-19 recovery period. With a second set of funds expiring in 2026, proactive measures are necessary to align our budget with long-term financial realities. We will be working with a dedicated committee comprising parents, district staff, and two Trustees. This committee will play an important role in evaluating potential budget adjustments, ensuring diverse perspectives are considered throughout the process. The application to join this committee will be live on our website, rcsdk8.net , starting on Friday, Sept. 13. We will appoint committee members shortly thereafter with a set meeting schedule as follows: Committee Meeting #1: Thursday, Oct. 10, 6-8 pm Committee Meeting #2: Thursday, Oct. 24, 6-8 pm Board Study Session: Wednesday, Oct. 30, 6 pm Committee Meeting #3: Thursday, Nov. 14, 6-8 pm Our objectives are: Transparency: Ensure stakeholders are well-informed about the budget reduction process, rationale, and progress. Community Engagement: Facilitate active participation from families and staff. Support: Provide factual data, resources, and support from credible sources to help stakeholders understand the financial context and implications. A dedicated section on the RCSD website will feature updates, meeting summaries, and feedback forms with regular updates disseminated to families and staff summarizing key developments and opportunities for engagement. The final proposal is scheduled to come before you during the December 11 Board meeting. This initiative represents our commitment to fiscal responsibility and educational excellence. The Board’s continued support and guidance are invaluable as the district navigates these important decisions for the benefit of students and families. 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 §
81:02:29Consent Items1min
8.11:02:29Approval of Consent ItemsAction
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8.21:02:29Approval of the August 28 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. §
8.31:02:29Approval of School Assignments and Committee Assignments for Board Members for the 2024-2025 School YearAction
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Rationale: The School Board will approve the school and committee assignments for board members for the 2024-2025 school year. This agenda item was discussed at the August 28th board meeting. Attachments: 2024-2025 School Assignments for Board Members (Final); 2024-2025 Committee Assignments for Board Members (Final). Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
8.41:02:29Approval of the Agreement between the Redwood City School District and Illustrative Math for the 2024-2025 School YearAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Illustrative Math (IM) will provide RCSD teachers with four comprehensive professional learning series, that provide educators with the tools, strategies, and ongoing support necessary to effectively implement the IM curriculum. IM will provide expert-led sessions on-site to guide teachers and school leaders through meaningful pedagogical shifts that lead to increased classroom engagement, consistent student growth, and higher test scores. This item is being submitted late to the School Board because the agreement was not received in time. Financial Impact: $60,000 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. §
8.51:02:29Approval of Local Interagency Agreement(s) to Provide Education and Training to Credential and License CandidatesAction (Consent)
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Rationale: The District welcomes counselor trainee candidates into our schools as they work to gain their certification as Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors . Through this partnership, counselor trainee candidates gain valuable first-hand experience and the District is able to recruit mental health counselors new to the profession. Seasoned mental health counselors are paired with counselor trainees to guide these new trainees through all aspects of the school counseling caseload. Counselor trainees gain an understanding of the depth and complexity of the school-based counseling system as they work to complete their required direct service hours. The term of this agreement will become effective as of the date of the last executed signature and shall remain in effect for a term of five (5) years. 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. §
8.61:02:29Approval of Agreement between the Redwood City School District and JTG2023 for the 2024-2025 School YearAction (Consent)
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Rationale: The agreement is made between the Redwood City School District and JTG2023 to: Assist students by providing social guidance and academic support as needed Serve as a member of the Screen Team, Community School Advisory Council, PBIS Team, MTSS Leadership Team, staff meetings, the district RCSD Systems Team Meetings, and other site and district meetings/committees as assigned. Assist the administrative team in maintaining a positive school climate and culture. Serve as a resource for teachers and parents regarding student achievement, behavior, and attendance Monitor student academic performance attendance, and behavior. Coordinate and conduct appropriate parent/caregiver-teacher meetings/conferences related to academics, attendance, and behavior. Administer, enforce, and communicate school policies related to restorative practices, academic expectations, and student attendance to students, staff, and families. Oversee and supervise the management of student academic, behavior, and attendance records Assist faculty in the organization and planning of campus-wide events and programs Collaborate with site administration, MTSS Site TOSA, and Community School Coordinator to organize Tier II and Tier III interventions. Mentor and support identified students using academic, behavioral, and attendance criteria. Perform other tasks, duties, and responsibilities as assigned by the superintendent Follow the California Community Schools Partnership Program(CCSPP) guidelines and participate in sites and district grant meetings. The term for this agreement is from August 5, 2024, through June 25, 2025. The contract is coming to the board late due to incomplete paperwork. Financial Impact: JTG2023 will be paid a sum of $75,000 for Services satisfactorily rendered pursuant to this agreement paid by the CCSPP Grant. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Lupe Guzmán, Hoover Principal Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. §
8.71:02:29Ratification of Warrant Register, August 1, 2024 - August 31, 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 $5,318,544.87 for August 1, 2024, through August 31, 2024. Financial Impact: The total disbursement from the San Mateo County Treasurer's Office amounts to $5,318,544.87 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. §
9Action Items30min
9.11:02:41Adoption of Resolution No. 4, Approval of Education Code and Title V Options for Teaching Assignments 2024-2025 School YearAction
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Rationale: Education Code (EC) and Title 5 Regulations (T5) provide local educational agencies (LEAs) with educator assignment options that can be used when an LEA is unable to assign a certificated employee with the appropriate credential. These options, known as Local Assignment Options (LAOs), allow flexibility at the local level and are used solely at the discretion of the LEA. LAOs require the teacher serving on the LAO to give their consent for the assignment and LAOs pertaining to teachers are for general education assignments only and cannot be used for special programs such as Special Education, Career Technical Education, or English Learner Assignments. For LAOs that require governing board authorizations, the placement should be approved by the governing board prior to the start of the assignment. This is because educators placed in classrooms without board approval have not begun serving based on the LAO, and are in fact misassigned. These educators will remain misassigned until the board approval is in place. Misassignments should be corrected within 30 Calendar days. As well, governing board approval is required annually. This is intended to guarantee transparency in assignments, as board agendas are public and accessible to parents and stakeholder groups. EC 44256(b) expands the authorization for the holder of a Multiple Subject or a Standard Elementary Teaching Credential to teach in a departmentalized setting in grades 9 and below. EC 44258.2 allows the holder of a Single Subject or Standard Secondary Teaching Credential to be assigned to teach classes in grades 5 through 8, inclusive, in a middle school in the subject to which the credential holder is assigned. EC 44831 allows the holder of a license issued by the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board and has earned a master's degree in communication disorders to provide speech and language services. T5 80020.4 allows the holder of a California teaching credential based on a baccalaureate degree and a teacher preparation program, including student teaching or the equivalent, to serve as a school site, school district, and or county staff developer in grades twelve and below, including preschool, and in classes organized primarily for adults. Each teacher on the attached list has met the requirement(s) for subject matter competence and possesses the required skills and preparation to teach the proposed assignment. Their flexibility to work outside of their credential authorization allows the district to staff middle schools appropriately as the number of students at a given site fluctuates each year changing the annual site-based credential requirements necessary to deliver appropriate services to students. Because the middle school master schedule needs to accommodate student needs and enrollment numbers, the need for occasional Ed Code waivers applies. This is a yearly approval process and most of the teachers listed have taught these subject matters for many years. Additional requests may be presented to the Board for approval at later dates to accommodate changes in scheduling, elective classes, or new hires who may need an Ed Code Waiver. The Deputy Superintendent is satisfied that each of the teachers on the attached list has adequate knowledge of each subject to be taught. Financial Impact: None Submission for Approval Prepared by: Wendy Kelly, Deputy Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
9.21:03:29Adoption of Resolution No. 5, Resolution in favor of California Proposition 2, Public School Facilities Bond MeasureAction
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Rationale: California’s public school system, serving 5.8 million students, is in need of critical funding for facilities. The state has exhausted its school facility program funds, leaving $3.5 billion in projects unfunded. Proposition 2 would provide necessary funding for modernizing outdated school buildings, constructing new classrooms, improving career technical education, addressing lead in school water, and preparing schools for higher temperatures and disasters, without raising state taxes. This bond is essential for ensuring students are educated in environments that support health, safety, and academic performance, with transparency and accountability in how funds are used. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
9.31:04:12Second Reading and Approval of Board Bylaw 9223 - Filling VacanciesAction
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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. This bylaw was read and discussed at the August 28, 2024 board meeting. Financial Impact: None Submission for Approval Prepared by: Wendy Kelly, Deputy Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
9.41:05:40Approval of Response to the 2023-2024 Grand Jury Report: "Assessing and Reporting Internal Controls in San Mateo County Agencies and School Districts"Action
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Rationale: The 2023-2024 San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury investigated the issue, "San Mateo County, Cities, Special Districts, Joint Power Authorities, or Schools are not assessing internal controls and are not reporting the results of assessments to governing boards and the public." After reviewing websites and public media and conducting surveys and interviews of public officials in San Mateo County, on June 27, 2024, the Grand Jury released a report entitled, "Assessing and Reporting Internal Controls in San Mateo County Agencies and School Districts". RCSD and 27 other cities, school districts, and public entities are required to submit a response. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Rick Edson, Chief Business Official Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
101:11:45Board and Superintendent Reports10min
10.1Report 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
111:24:51Information15min
11.12024-25 Adopted Budget & LCAP for Connect Community Charter School and RCSD's Fiscal Oversight Review LetterInformation
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Rationale: As a sponsoring district to Connect Community Charter School, Redwood City School District is responsible for the fiscal oversight of the charter school. The charter school has the same budget reporting requirements as a regular school district (Adopted Budget, First Interim, Second Interim, and Unaudited Actual). The charter school is required to submit its Local Control Accountability Plans (LCAP) and Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) Budget Overview for Parents along with the 2024-25 Adopted Budget. Attached is a letter from the Redwood City School District regarding the review of and findings concerning Connect's Adopted budget for the fiscal year 2024-25. Financial Impact: The total proposed General Fund budget for Connect for the 2024-25 fiscal year is approximately $3.1 million. Submission for Approval Provided by: Connect Community Charter School and shared by Rick Edson, Chief Business Official Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
11.22024-25 Adopted Budget & LCAP for Rocketship Redwood City and RCSD's Fiscal Oversight Review LetterInformation
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Rationale: As Rocketship Redwood City's sponsoring district, Redwood City School District is responsible for the fiscal oversight of the charter school. The charter school has the same budget reporting requirements as a regular school district (Adopted Budget, First Interim, Second Interim, and Unaudited Actual). The charter school is required to submit its Local Control Accountability Plans (LCAP) and Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) Budget Overview for Parents along with the 2024-25 Adopted Budget. Attached is a letter from the Redwood City School District regarding the review of and findings concerning Rocketship's Adopted budget for the fiscal year 2024-25. Financial Impact: The total proposed General Fund budget for Rocketship for the 2024-25 fiscal year is approximately $5.9 million. Submission for Approval Provided by: Rocketship Redwood City and shared by Rick Edson, Chief Business Official Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
11.32024-25 Adopted Budget & LCAP for KIPP Excelencia Community Prep Charter School and RCSD's Fiscal Oversight Review Letter InformationInformation
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Rationale: As a sponsoring district to KIPP Excelencia Community Prep Charter School (KIPP), Redwood City School District is responsible for the fiscal oversight of the charter school. The charter school has the same budget reporting requirements as a regular school district (Adopted Budget, First Interim, Second Interim, and Unaudited Actual). The charter school is required to submit its Local Control Accountability Plans (LCAP) and Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) Budget Overview for Parents along with the 2024-25 Adopted Budget. Attached is a letter from the Redwood City School District regarding the review of and findings concerning KIPP's Adopted budget for the fiscal year 2024-25. Financial Impact: The total proposed General Fund budget for KIPP for the 2024-25 fiscal year is approximately $14.2 million. Submission for Approval Provided by: KIPP and shared by Rick Edson, Chief Business Official Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
121:26:20Correspondence
12.1Correspondence
131:26:31Other Business/Suggested Items For Future Agenda
13.1Possible Other Business/Suggested Items for Future AgendaInformation
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Rationale: The following Schedule of Agenda Items for the 2024-25 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 §
141:27:04Board Meetings Calendar
14.1Changes 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. Changes to the calendar: - October 30, 2024 - Study Session (Open to the Public) - 6:00 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 §
151:27:21Adjournment
15.1Adjourn the MeetingAction