10:08Call to Order1min
1.10:08Roll CallProcedural
20:26Welcome1min
2.1Welcome by the School Board President, Janet LawsonProcedural
31:02Changes to the Agenda1min
3.1Additions, Deletions, or Modifications to the AgendaDiscussion
43:08Approval of Agenda1min
53:15Oral Communication
Pam Swint (2min) — Expressed concern about dangerously high classroom temperatures at Kennedy Middle School, citing specific temperature data, and asked the board about plans to address the issue.
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/qDpBdwued9n2Moyy7 Spanish: https://forms.gle/HMsnajjk29RftiPY8 §
5.2Approval of AgendaAction
67:31Consent Items1min
6.17:31Approval of Consent ItemsAction
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6.27:31Approval of the September 25 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. §
6.37:31Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between WestEd and the Redwood City School District for the 2024-2025 School YearAction (Consent)
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Rationale: WestEd provides the California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS), which is an anonymous, confidential survey of school climate and safety, student wellness, and youth resiliency that will be taken by Redwood City School District students in grades 4-8 and parents. WestEd will also provide the data reports on the outcome of the survey. This MOU is effective on September 1, 2024, and expires on June 30, 2025. Financial Impact: The financial impact of this contract is $5,170, which will come from the unduplicated pupil services budget. 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. §
6.47:31Approval of the Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement between One Life Counseling and Redwood City School District for the 2024-2025 School YearAction (Consent)
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Rationale: 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. This first amendment to the One Life Counseling contract is to add McKinely Institute of Technology, Orion, Taft, and Roosevelt. The Term for this agreement is August 29, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Financial Impact: The financial impact increases this contract by $58,750, which will be funded by school sites. 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. §
6.57:31Ratification of Warrant Registers, September 1, 2024 - September 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 totaling $5,535,408.17 for the period September 1, 2024, through September 30, 2024. Financial Impact: The total disbursement from the San Mateo County Treasurer's Office is $5,535,408.17, 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. §
7Action Items
87:56Trustee Candidate Presentations and Appointment2hr
8.17:56Area III Trustee Candidate Presentations and AppointmentAction
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Rationale: As publicized, the application period for the Area III Trustee seat closed at 5:00 PM on Monday, September 30. Over the past month, the district received 15 applications, 12 met the residency requirements for Area III, and two withdrew on Friday, October 4. District staff sent final instructions to the remaining applicants who will present before you. This fall, three seats on the RCSD Board of Trustees are up for election: Trustee Areas I, III, and IV. While Trustee Mike Wells is running for re-election in Area IV and Jennifer Ng Kwing King is running for Trustee Area I, no candidate filed paperwork for Trustee Area III when the filing period ended. As a result, the Board is required to appoint a new Trustee to ensure ongoing representation and support for RCSD schools and students. Candidate Presentation Guidelines: Each candidate will have up to 10 minutes for their presentation, followed by a brief period for follow-up questions from the Board. Candidates have been instructed to cover the following points in their presentations: 1. Introduction: A brief background. 2. Key Questions: What is your vision for the future of our school district, particularly regarding academic achievement and student well-being? How would you implement this vision considering the district’s financial constraints? Can you describe a time when you advocated for equity in a professional or volunteer capacity? How would you ensure that all community voices, including those from underrepresented groups, are heard in the Board’s decision-making process? 3. Additional Information: Candidates may include any additional details they feel are pertinent. 4. Language Proficiency: The Board is interested in knowing if the applicant is fluent or familiar with any language other than English. These questions were developed based on the CSBA template and contributions from the subcommittee, Trustees Márquez and Weekly. Presentation Order: The candidates will present in alphabetical order by last name as follows: Spencer Brooks, a Mandarin Immersion parent at Orion Alternative Elementary School Jazmin Dalton, a Henry Ford Elementary School parent Matthew Dupree, a Mandarin Immersion parent at Orion Alternative Elementary School Laurie Gross, a teacher for Ravenswood City School District. Ms. Gross does not have children attending RCSD. David Li, a Policy Fellow for the Alameda County Office of Education. Mr. Li does not have children attending RCSD. The Board president will manage time to ensure fairness. Trustees are encouraged to ask only follow-up questions to maintain consistency. If a new question is asked, it must be posed to all applicants for fairness. Once the applicant presentations conclude, the Board president will lead the discussion. The Board is scheduled to reach a consensus and appoint the new Trustee during this October 9 Board meeting. Financial Impact: N/A Submission for Approval Prepared by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
91:16:06Break20min
1033:54Trustee Candidate Presentations and Appointment Continued2hr
10.133:54Area III Trustee Candidate Presentations and AppointmentAction
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Rationale: As publicized, the application period for the Area III Trustee seat closed at 5:00 PM on Monday, September 30. Over the past month, the district received 15 applications, 12 met the residency requirements for Area III, and two withdrew on Friday, October 4. District staff sent final instructions to the remaining applicants who will present before you. This fall, three seats on the RCSD Board of Trustees are up for election: Trustee Areas I, III, and IV. While Trustee Mike Wells is running for re-election in Area IV and Jennifer Ng Kwing King is running for Trustee Area I, no candidate filed paperwork for Trustee Area III when the filing period ended. As a result, the Board is required to appoint a new Trustee to ensure ongoing representation and support for RCSD schools and students. Candidate Presentation Guidelines: Each candidate will have up to 10 minutes for their presentation, followed by a brief period for follow-up questions from the Board. Candidates have been instructed to cover the following points in their presentations: 1. Introduction: A brief background. 2. Key Questions: What is your vision for the future of our school district, particularly regarding academic achievement and student well-being? How would you implement this vision considering the district’s financial constraints? Can you describe a time when you advocated for equity in a professional or volunteer capacity? How would you ensure that all community voices, including those from underrepresented groups, are heard in the Board’s decision-making process? 3. Additional Information: Candidates may include any additional details they feel are pertinent. 4. Language Proficiency: The Board is interested in knowing if the applicant is fluent or familiar with any language other than English. These questions were developed based on the CSBA template and contributions from the subcommittee, Trustees Márquez and Weekly. Presentation Order: The candidates will present in alphabetical order by last name as follows: Ralph Robinson, an Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School parent Thomas Rogerson, a Henry Ford Elementary School parent Aravind Somanchi, a Roosevelt Elementary School and Kennedy Middle School parent Luis Velasquez, a Mandarin Immersion parent at Orion Alternative Elementary School Tina Yim, a Mandarin Immersion parent at Orion Alternative Elementary School The Board president will manage time to ensure fairness. Trustees are encouraged to ask only follow-up questions to maintain consistency. If a new question is asked, it must be posed to all applicants for fairness. Once the applicant presentations conclude, the Board president will lead the discussion. The Board is scheduled to reach a consensus and appoint the new Trustee during this October 9 Board meeting. Financial Impact: N/A Submission for Approval Prepared by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
111:30:56Board and Superintendent Reports10min
11.11:30:56Report 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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131:41:50Correspondence
13.1Correspondence
141:42:18Other Business/Suggested Items For Future Agenda
14.1Possible Other Business/Suggested Items for Future AgendaInformation
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Rationale: The following Schedule of Agenda Items for the 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 §
151:42:23Board Meetings Calendar
15.11:42:23Changes 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 §
161:42:47Adjournment
16.1Adjourn the MeetingAction