10:06Call to Order1min
1.10:18Roll CallProcedural
20:07Welcome1min
2.1Welcome by the School Board President, Janet LawsonProcedural
30:27Changes to the Agenda1min
3.1Additions, Deletions, or Modifications to the AgendaDiscussion
40:27Approval of Agenda1min
4.1Approval of AgendaAction
50:37Oral Communication1min
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/tB1vjUUVkx8H5b5a9 Spanish: https://forms.gle/yBPcMY25fSTLr2pY6 §
60:37School/Community Reports30min
6.10:372024-2025 Health and Wellness ReportReports
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Rationale: Patrinia Redd (Director of Health and Wellness), Phoebe Reid-Chambers (Lead Nurse), and Lisa Cox (Lead Nurse) will provide an overview of the 2023-2024 school year and share updates regarding the plans for the Health and Wellness Department for the 2024-25 school year. The School Board will learn about: Goals for the Health and Wellness Department in the following Areas: Engaging teachers, parents, students, and the community in promoting health-enhancing behaviors The use of data to make necessary modifications and cultivate and expand the services offered by the Health and Wellness program Increasing family and community involvement at each school site Sequoia Healthcare District's contribution to the Redwood City School District Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Patrinia Redd, Director of Health and Wellness Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
71:02:17Discussion Items30min
7.11:02:17First Reading and Discussion of Board Policy 5113 - Absences & ExcusesDiscussion
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Rationale: It is the Administration's recommendation that the School Board read and discuss Board Policy 5113 - Absences & Excuses. In accordance with law, Board Policy, and Administrative Regulation, absences from school shall be excused only for health reasons, family emergencies, and justifiable personal reasons as specified in the Education Code. This policy has been updated to include recent changes in language regarding student absences and excuses. Financial Impact: None Submission for Approval Prepared by: Wendy Kelly, Deputy Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
7.21:06:22First Reading and Discussion of Board Policy 5145.6 - Parent/Guardian NotificationsDiscussion
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Rationale: It is the Administration's recommendation that the School Board read and discuss Board Policy 5145.6 - Parent/Guardian Notifications. Board Policy 5145.6 was originally adopted by the Board on 01/13/2010 and revised on 11/06/2019. The language in this policy has been updated and needs to be discussed and approved. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Wendy Kelly, Deputy Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
7.31:09:13First Reading and Discussion of Board Policy 6000 - Concepts and RolesDiscussion
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Rationale: It is the Administration’s recommendation that the School Board read and discuss Board Policy 6000 - Concepts and Roles. Financial Impact: None Submission for Approval Prepared by: Wendy Kelly, Deputy Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
7.41:09:30First Reading and Discussion of Board Policy 4033 - Lactation Accommodation
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Rationale: It is the Administration’s recommendation that the School Board read and discuss Board Policy 4033 - Lactation Accommodation Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Wendy Kelly, Deputy Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
7.51:10:49First Reading and Discussion of Board Policy 1113 - District and School WebsitesDiscussion
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Rationale: It is the Administration’s recommendation that the School Board read and discuss Board Policy 1113 - District and School Websites. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Wendy Kelly, Deputy Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
81:11:34Consent Items1min
8.11:11:34Approval of Consent ItemsAction
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8.21:11:34Approval of the October 9 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. §
8.31:11:34Approval of Agreement between the Redwood City School District and Redwood City Together to Renew the Partnership for Fiscal Years 2024-26Action (Consent)
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Rationale: In 1995, the City of Redwood City, Sequoia Union High School District, County of San Mateo and Redwood City School District developed an agreement to establish Redwood City 2020 (then known as Redwood City 2000) to provide leadership and oversight necessary to develop a coordinated approach to strengthen academic and social outcomes for children and youth living within the attendance area of the Redwood City School District and provide valuable resources to families so they can be successful primary caregivers to their children. Each year since the formation of Redwood City 2020, these original collaborative partners (the City, Redwood City School District, Sequoia High School District and County of San Mateo) have each annually renewed their membership in Redwood City 2020 by formal agreement. Over time, the original collaborative partners who formed Redwood City 2020 have been joined by Cañada College, John W. Gardner Center for Youth and Their Communities at Stanford University (Stanford University), Kaiser Permanente, and Sequoia Healthcare District as additional collaborative partners. Since joining, these additional collaborative partners (Cañada College, John W. Gardner Center for Youth and Their Communities at Stanford University (Stanford University), Kaiser Permanente, and Sequoia Healthcare District) have each annually renewed their membership in Redwood City 2020 by formal agreement. In January 2021, the Redwood City 2020 Leadership Council members voted to change Redwood City 2020’s name to “Redwood City Together.” Redwood City Together will continue to build on its history of strong collaboration. Upon Board approval, the term of this agreement shall be effective until June 30, 2026. Financial Impact: Please refer to the agreement for the financial impact. Submission for Approval Prepared by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., 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. §
8.41:11:34Approval of Agreement between Puao Te'o Visual Impairment and Redwood City School District for Visual Impairment ServicesAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Puao Te'o Visual Impairment will provide assessments and direct vision services during the 2024-2025 school year to students with visual impairments so they may access the core and expanded core curriculum. The term of this agreement is from August 29, 2024, through June 6, 2025. The contract is coming after services have commenced due to a delay in finalizing the contract. Financial Impact: The services for the 2024-2025 school year will be a cost of $194,080.00 and will be paid out of 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. §
8.51:11:34Approval of the Agreement between Redwood City School District and Aequor for a SPED Occupational Therapist for the 2024-2025 School YearAction (Consent)
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Rationale: To fill a vacant Special Education Occupational Therapist position, the Redwood City School District is contracting with Aequor to staff this position. The contractor will provide assessments, attend IEP meetings, and direct occupational therapy services to our RCSD students during the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year. The term of this agreement is from October 08, 2024, through June 06, 2025. The contract is coming to the board late due to incomplete paperwork. Financial Impact: The contract's financial impact is $136,400, which will be funded from 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. §
8.61:11:34Approval of Facilities Use Agreement Amendment No. 1 between Redwood City School District and KIPP Excelencia Community PrepAction
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Rationale: The terms of Proposition 39 and its implementing regulations (Ed. Code, § 47614; Cal. Code Regs., tit. 5, § 11969.1 et seq.) determine the process by which a charter school requests allocation of reasonably equivalent District facilities for use by the charter school, based on the charter school’s projected Average Daily Attendance (ADA) of District-resident students. The term of Amendment 1 agreement shall commence on August 1, 2024, and end on July 31, 2027. This amendment aligns the use of the facilities through the end of KIPP Excelencia Community Prep's current charter authorization. The amendment specifies that each year during the term, the pro rata share shall be adjusted per the regulatory formula, with adjustments commencing on July 1 each year. The shared use percentages shall be adjusted based on changes in the student population at the site, if any. Financial Impact: Please refer to the Facilities Use Agreement. Submission for Approval Prepared by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
8.71:11:34Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement between the Redwood City School District and Amergis Healthcare Staffing Inc. for an Additional Behavior Technician for the 2024-25 School YearAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Amergis Healthcare Staffing provides staffing for behavioral support. This first amendment is to add one Behavior Technician who will support transitional kindergarten through second-grade students and teachers at identified sites district-wide. The Behavior Technician will reinforce classroom management and the implementation of specific behavioral strategies in the general education program. This agreement is from August 14, 2024, through June 30, 2025. The previous contract was approved on August 7, 2024, for a total amount of $163,800. Financial Impact: The financial impact of this first amendment is an additional $40,000, which will be funded through the Economic Impact Aid fund. 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. §
8.81:11:34Approval of 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. §
91:11:46Action Items1min
101:11:46Board 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
111:18:12Information15min
11.11:18:12Quarterly Williams Report, 1st Quarter, July 2024 through September 2024Information
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Rationale: As per Education Code 35186 and the Williams legislation, AB831, districts are required to adopt and use uniform complaint procedures to identify and resolve complaints regarding deficiencies related to instructional materials, emergency or urgent facilities conditions that pose a threat to the health and safety of students or staff, and teacher vacancy or misassignment. The Superintendent or designee shall report summarized data on the nature and resolution of all complaints to the Board and the County Superintendent of Schools on a quarterly basis. As per AB831, on October 12, 2005, the Redwood City School Board approved the revisions to Board Policy 1312.5, Williams Uniform Complaint Procedures Notice to Parents/Guardians: Complaint Rights. Submission of Quarterly Reports on Williams Uniform Complaints were required beginning April 2005. The Redwood City School District has not received any complaints and continues to remain in compliance by submitting the required reports to the Redwood City School Board and the County Superintendent of Schools on a quarterly basis. Financial Impact: None when the School District remains in compliance. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Evelyn Campos, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
11.21:18:13Information on San Mateo County Investment Fund - September 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 September 2024: 3.872% Quarter ending September 2024: 3.959% The current average maturity of the portfolio is 1.82 years, with an average duration of 1.66 years. The portfolio continues to hold no derivative products. Please click the link below to view the investment report for September 2024: https://www.smcgov.org/media/150876/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 §
11.31:18:23Redwood City School District Review of Connect Community Charter School's Unaudited Actuals for Fiscal Year 2023-24Information
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Rationale: As the authorizing agency for Connect Community Charter School, RCSD has fiscal oversight responsibilities which include the monitoring of the charter school's financial activities to ensure long-term fiscal solvency and stability. Attached is a letter from the Redwood City School District regarding the review of and findings concerning Connect Community Charter School's Unaudited Actuals for the 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 §
11.41:18:34Redwood City School District Review of KIPP's Unaudited Actuals for Fiscal Year 2023-24Information
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Rationale: As the authorizing agency for KIPP Excelencia Community Prep Charter School, RCSD has fiscal oversight responsibilities which include the monitoring of the charter school's financial activities to ensure long-term fiscal solvency and stability. Attached is a letter from the Redwood City School District regarding the review of and findings concerning KIPP's Unaudited Actuals for the 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 §
11.51:18:34Redwood City School District Review of Rocketship's Unaudited Actuals for Fiscal Year 2023-24
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Rationale: As the authorizing agency for Rocketship Redwood City Charter School, RCSD has fiscal oversight responsibilities which include the monitoring of the charter school's financial activities to ensure long-term fiscal solvency and stability. Attached is a letter from the Redwood City School District regarding the review of and findings concerning Rocketship's Unaudited Actuals for the 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 §
11.61:19:04Review the Human Resource Department's Hiring Season in Preparation for the 2025/2026 School YearInformation
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Rationale: It is the Administration's recommendation that the School Board review the following information regarding staffing from the Human Resources Department. Financial Impact: None Submission for Approval Prepared by: Wendy Kelly, Deputy Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
121:25:22Correspondence1min
12.1Correspondence
131:25:40Other Business/Suggested Items For Future Agenda1min
13.1Possible Other Business/Suggested Items for Future AgendaInformation
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Rationale: The administration has revised the following Schedule of Agenda Items for the 2024-2025 School Board meetings (attached hereto). 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 §
141:26:37Board Meetings Calendar1min
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. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Evelyn Campos, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
151:26:41Adjournment1min
15.1Adjourn the MeetingAction