10:07Call to Order1min
1.10:07Roll CallProcedural
1.20:28Report Out on Closed Session from January 10, 2025Information
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20:28Welcome1min
2.1Welcome by the School Board President, Mike WellsProcedural
31:45Changes to the Agenda1min
3.1Additions, Deletions, or Modifications to the AgendaDiscussion
43:19Approval of Agenda1min
4.1Approval of AgendaAction
53:24Oral 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/kNXRKDus66bU66MQ6 Spanish: https://forms.gle/E2HH572xd2zh3QpH8 §
6School/Community Reports40min
6.13:35Orion Alternative School Presentation for the 2024-2025 School YearInformation
Hai-Ching Yang (2min) — Expressed concern about the stressful and opaque lottery process for the Mandarin Immersion TK program and requested the board explore ways to prioritize committed families and expand capacity.
Michelle Stroebe (3min) — Thanked district staff for their hard work and expressed strong support for expanding the Orion Mandarin Immersion program to meet growing community interest and demand.
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Rationale: Orion Alternative School will present school data focusing on the alignment of site-level performance with the goals set out in the Local Control and Accountability Plan(LCAP) that align with the SPSA goals. The presentation will identify areas of success as well as address challenges. Orion will share site-specific actions to support district and site priorities that align with district initiatives. 1. Attendance and Suspension 2. English Learners 3. Academic areas of English Language Arts and Mathematics Financial Impact: None at this time. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Anna Herrera, Assistant Superintendent, Ed. Services Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
7Public Hearing40min
7.11:28:42Public Hearing regarding the Connect Community Charter School Renewal PetitionInformation
Julio Suchite (3min) — Spoke in Spanish (interpreted) expressing deep gratitude to the board and community, emphasizing trust in the teachers and the transformative impact Connect has had on his family.
Amanda Vaughn (3min) — Spoke as Connect's art and newcomer teacher, praising the school's implementation of systematic ELD for newcomer students and the quality of the school's art program.
Meda Okelo (1min) — Described joining Connect as a long-term guest teacher, praised its SEL and project-based learning focus, and strongly urged the board to renew the charter.
Anton Estaniel (3min) — Spoke as Connect's music teacher, describing the school-wide musical production 'Space is the Place' as a powerful example of project-based learning involving nearly every student.
Walter Soto Franco (2min) — A recent Connect graduate originally from Guatemala shared how the school helped him learn English and develop his skills, expressing deep gratitude to the staff.
Itzamar Giron (2min) — A Connect alumna now studying mechanical engineering at San Francisco State shared how the school made a lasting positive impact on her life and spoke fondly of her teachers and the school community.
Ashley Solis (0min) — An eighth-grade current Connect student shared that the school helped her learn to speak and read in English and that the staff treats students well.
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Rationale: Connect Community Charter School (“Connect”) last charter renewal was approved by the District Board for a term of July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2022. Due to the pandemic and suspension of the California Dashboard, the Legislature enacted legislation that automatically extended Connect’s Charter for an additional 3 years. As a result, the current Connect Charter term was automatically extended through June 30, 2025. Connect submitted a petition to the District seeking renewal of the Charter for a five-year term from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2030. As part of the renewal process, the Education Code requires that a public hearing be held so that the Board of Trustees may consider the level of support for the renewal petition from teachers, other district employees, and parents. For this purpose, a public hearing will be held regarding Connect’s renewal petition. This public hearing is an information item only, and Connect’s renewal petition is anticipated to be presented for Board action at the February 26th Board meeting. Financial Impact: None at this time Submission for Approval Prepared by: Rick Edson, Chief Business Official Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
82:12:23Consent Items1min
8.12:12:23Approval of Consent ItemsAction
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8.22:12:23Approval of the December 11 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. §
8.32:12:23Approval of the December 17 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. §
8.42:12:23Approval of the Agreement between the Redwood City School District and Consultant William Gomez for the 2024-2025 School YearAction (Consent)
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Rationale: This agreement is made between the Redwood City School District and Consultant William Gomez to provide intensive case management services to a minimum of three families, facilitate monthly lived experience community group meetings centering housing-insecure parents, and support program refinement for THRIVE and CCSPP initiatives. Additional responsibilities include participating in the MIT Advisory Council, assisting with Salesforce database implementation for case management, and contributing to the Community School Board Presentation. Monthly check-ins with leadership will ensure alignment and progress on deliverables. The consultant will offer services at the following sites: District Office, Taft, Hoover, Garfield, and Mckinley Institute of Technology. The term for this agreement is from January 9, 2025, through, July 11, 2025, to reflect and align with the Community Schools Department grants and payment cycles. Services will begin prior to board approval due to the contract being finalized during the holidays and not submitted prior to winter break. Financial Impact: The contract is not to exceed $60,000.00. The funding will come directly from the California Community Schools Partnership Grant (CCSPP) 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 Elizabeth Calderon-Garcia, District Community School Coordinator 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. §
8.5Approval of 2024 School Accountability Report Cards (SARCs)Action (Consent)
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Rationale: The Redwood City School District (RCSD) School Accountability Report Cards (SARCs) for 2024 have been successfully completed for each of the 12 RCSD schools. The SARCs are published annually to fulfill the purpose of providing families and the community with essential information about each school within RCSD. These comprehensive reports include details on curriculum and instruction, fiscal data, teacher and staff information, class sizes, school safety plans, and demographics. The SARCs primarily focus on the previous academic year, but may include information from other past school years. These reports help keep our community well-informed about the offerings and performance of each school within our school district. Following the Board of Trustees approval, the SARCs will be posted on the district and school websites and we will notify all district families that the SARCs for 2024 are available. Families and community members also have the option to request a paper copy of the SARC from any school office or the District Office. It is important to note that SARCs are required by state and federal law, and parents have the right to request a hard copy of these reports. The SARCs for all 12 RCSD schools are attached. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Jorge Quintana, Director of Communications 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 Items40min
9.12:13:11Adoption of Resolution No. 15, Resolution to Apply for Zero-Emission School Bus Incentive, ZESBIAction
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Rationale: The Redwood City School District is seeking to replace four of its school buses to comply with the requirements outlined in the grant administered by Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) for our bus charging infrastructure. CARB (California Air Resource Board) and CEC (California Energy Commission) created the ZESBI incentive project, which has pre-approved the District for the replacement of these four buses. If the district is successful in phase B of the grant process, one or more of the existing buses will be replaced with fully electric school buses. Throughout the application process, the district will not incur any costs. By adopting this resolution, the Redwood City School District formally supports the application for funds from ZESBI to purchase fully electric buses and replace its current fleet of diesel school buses. This move aligns with our commitment to sustainability and cleaner transportation options for our students. Financial Impact: Should the District be awarded replacement buses, the grant will fund up to $360,000.00 per bus. Estimated bus cost is $438,770. Estimated district cost for all four buses would be $314,915.46, minus a $160,000.00 tax rebate. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Martin Cervantes, Director of Facilities and Transportation Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
9.22:22:47Acceptance of California School Employees Association Chapter V Sunshine Proposal for 2024-25 & 2025-26Action
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Rationale: California School Employees Association (CSEA), Chapter V has submitted the attached letter regarding contract reopener negotiations for the 2024-25 & 2025-26 School years. Financial Impact: None at this time Submission for Approval Prepared by: Wendy Kelly, Deputy Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
9.32:23:59Governing Board's Receipt of Initial Proposal for Negotiations with the California School Employees Association, Chapter V, for 2024-25 & 2025-26Action
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Rationale: The District intends to reopen negotiations with California School Employees Association, Chapter V, for 2024-25 & 2025-26 School years as follows. 2024-2025 Article 6.2: Fringe Benefits The District has an interest in updating language related to Health and Welfare fringe benefits. Article 12: Bargaining Unit Vacancies The District has an interest in updating language related to employee classification. 2025-2026 Article 6: Salary The District has an interest in recognizing the hard work and dedication of our classified staff consistent with the District’s overarching need to maintain the District’s fiscal health, especially in light of declining enrollment and budgetary constraints. Article 5: Hours and Overtime The District has an interest in updating language related to lunch/rest periods. Article 15: Personnel Files The District has an interest in updating language related to personnel files and evaluations. Financial Impact: None at this time. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Wendy Kelly, Deputy Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
9.42:24:49Approval of Personnel Changes for 2024-2025 school yearAction
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Rationale: Due to changes in staffing needs within the following departments, the position changes below are requested for 2024-25. Additional positions needed: 0.75 FTE (6 hrs) Warehouse Worker - 10-months - CNS Department This increase is needed to support the CNS Department with deliveries of supplies and fresh food items to Kitchens. 0.75 FTE (6 hrs) Warehouse Worker - 12-months - Facilities Department This increase is needed to support the Facilities Department with deliveries of daily mail, supplies, and large furniture items to school sites. Financial Impact: For the full fiscal year, $58,775 for the 10-month Warehouse Worker will be paid out of the Child Nutrition Fund, and $70,474 for the 12-month Warehouse Worker will be paid out of the General Fund. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Wendy Kelly, Deputy Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
102:25:43Board 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
11Information1hr
11.12:32:11Quarterly Williams Report, 2nd Quarter, October 2024 through December 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 §
11.250:35Recommendation for Mathematics Curriculum Adoption for Grades 6-8Discussion
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Rationale: The school board will receive information regarding the proposed 6-8 Math Instructional Materials Adoption. Program recommended for adoption: 6-8 Imagine IM. PERTINENT FACTS: On August 16th, 2023, the School board approved the process and timeline for the program selection and pilot for 6-8 Math Instructional Materials Adoption. The Math Staff Development Math Teacher on Special Assignment (Kendall Klein) elicited volunteers to represent our diverse constituents across RCSD schools and members for each grade level. The 6-8 Math Adoption Committee collaborated throughout and debriefed the implementation of units from each program. Feedback from the pilot experience was documented and shared across grade levels at a middle school math meeting. In a final analysis, the strengths of each program were compared. Adoption Committee - Pilot Teachers Grade Teacher School 1 6th Rita Pilkenton Kennedy 2 7/8th Jason Agan Clifford 3 8th Xa Mai Roy Cloud 4 6th Heather McQuaid (teaching assignment changed) Clifford 5 7th Lorrain Martin (unable to continue due to time commitment) North Star Instructional Materials Selection Process- Mathematics 6-8 MATH INSTRUCTION MATERIALS PILOT/ADOPTION TIMELINE The table below is our amended pilot process that was presented to the board in August 2023. Due to the in-depth work on the frameworks and length of time required for implementing our first pilot curriculum, Inspiring Connections, by College Preparatory Mathematics, pilot teachers voted to move the pilot of the second curriculum, Imagine IM , to the 2024-2025 school year. This decision allowed our pilot teachers to implement the updated version of Illustrative Mathematics by ILC, Imagine IM 6-8, (Imagine IM) . This version of the curriculum included updated student workbooks, teacher editions, and other instructional resources that more deeply align with the new CA Mathematics Frameworks. Here is the adjusted timeline. Date Event Participants Outcomes June - August 2023 Inform Stakeholders Principals Asst. Principals Program Director Asst. Superintendent Staff Development Public DMT notified about the one-year 6th-8th Math Pilot/Adoption Process. SMCOE Math Coordinator consulted with the RCSD Staff Development Team. Staff Development recruited teachers to equitably represent all grades 6th-8th and all schools in RCSD for committee service. Public Notification of Process August - September 2023 Develop District Lens Prescreen Instructional Materials Paper Screen Instructional Materials Teacher Committee Action Steps: 1. District Lens Development 1.1: Committee Group Norms & Timeline 1.2: Equitable District Vision and Mission for Mathematics 1.3: Understanding of the New Math Framework & Instructional Shifts 1.4: Examine the Current District Data & LCAP Goals 1.5: Examine the Local District Context (K-5; 6-8; 9-12) 1.6: Examine Current Reality of District Math Instructional Resources 1.7: Examine Key Findings & Adoption Considerations Action Steps: 2. Prescreen Instructional Materials 2.1 – Shared Understanding of District Math Needs & Development of Prescreen Tool (Rubric) Aligned to Needs, Framework, & Standards, & Equitable Math Vision/Mission 2.2 – Practice Using Prescreen Tool with Model Lesson X and Y 2.3 – Conduct the Prescreen of Each Action Steps: 3. Instructional Material Under Consideration 3. Paper Screen Instructional Materials Action Steps: 3.1 – Rubric 1 Foundations: Analyzing what students are going to learn 3.2 – Rubric 2 Student Work: Analyzing how students are going to be learning 3.3 – Monitoring Student Progress: Analyzing how students are assessed 3.4 – Teacher Support: Analyzing how the instructional materials provide support to teachers in equitably facilitating all students’ conceptual understanding as connected to math progressions. 3.5 – Program Evaluation: Overall analysis from one in-depth unit with an overview of 2–3 other units to determine the consistent equitable access to a high quality of the entire program. 3.6 --Presentation to Families: SMCOE or SVMI Presentation on Revised CA Math Framework & Instructional Shifts October - March 2023-24 Pilot Instructional Materials #1 Teacher Committee 4. Pilot Instructional Materials Action Steps: 4.1 – Introductory Meeting: Overview of Tools, Pilot Process, & Equity Lens 4.2 – Classroom Pilot: Teach Units & Utilize Pilot Tools 4.3 – Follow-Up Meeting: Scoring Units & Pilot Data according to District Math Equity Lens March - June 2024 Present, Select, and Recommend Instructional Materials for Adoption for pilot curriculum #1 Teacher Committee 5. Present, Select, and Recommend Instructional Materials for Adoption Action Steps: 5.1: Prepare for Equity-Driven Decision-Making Process 5.2: Compile and Review Data 5.3: Determine the Level of Support for Each Program 5.4: Discuss and Cite Evidence 5.5: Work Toward Consensus 5.6: Examine Other Considerations 5.7: Fall-Back Decision-Making Option If No Consensus 5.8: Recommend Instructional Materials for Adoption per Board Policy 5.9 Public Review of Materials *After the consensus meeting, the pilot committee determined that implementing the second pilot curriculum in the 2024-2025 school year would be better suited for our process. August 2024 - November 2024 Pilot Instructional Materials - curriculum #2 Teacher Committee 4. Pilot Instructional Materials Action Steps: 4.1 – Introductory Meeting: Overview of Tools, Pilot Process, & Equity Lens 4.2 – Classroom Pilot: Teach Units & Utilize Pilot Tools 4.3 – Follow-Up Meeting: Scoring Units & Pilot Data according to District Math Equity Lens November 2024 - June 2025 Present, Select, and Recommend Instructional Materials for Adoption for Pilot Curriculum #2 Teacher Committee 5. Present, Select, and Recommend Instructional Materials for Adoption Action Steps: 5.1: Prepare for Equity-Driven Decision-Making Process 5.2: Compile and Review Data 5.3: Determine the Level of Support for Each Program 5.4: Discuss and Cite Evidence 5.5: Work Toward Consensus 5.6: Examine Other Considerations 5.7: Fall-Back Decision-Making Option if No Consensus 5.8: Recommend Instructional Materials for Adoption per Board Policy 5.9 Public Review of Materials August 2024 - June 2025 August 2025 Implement 6th-8th Teachers + Staff Development + Publisher 6. Implementation of New Instructional Materials 6.1: Provide Publisher Tools, Support, & Equity-Driven Training 6.2: Monitor Ongoing Implementation of New Instructional Materials and provide equitable support and training to sites as needed On November 7th, 2024 the 6-8 pilot teachers met and followed a decision-making protocol where all members came to a consensus and recommended Imagine IM as the 6-8 Mathematics Curriculum. The textbooks and resources will be on display at the District Office beginning January 15, 2025, for public review and comment. Financial Impact: $17,745. Site Concentration Fund Submission for Approval Prepared by: Anna Herrera, Assistant Superintendent, Ed. Services Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
122:32:20Correspondence
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132:33:07Other 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 SY 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 §
142:33:16Board Meetings Calendar
14.1Changes to the Board Meetings CalendarInformation
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Rationale: The following School Board Meetings Calendar for 2024-25 (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 §
152:33:56Adjournment
15.1Adjourn the MeetingAction