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Workshop — August 12, 2025

Board workshop/retreat (Good Beginnings Workshop) with CSBA consultants Luan Rivera and Parvin Ahmadi. King absent at start, joined mid-session. Morning: governance team trust-building and roles/responsibilities for new board members. Afternoon: staff joined to review data and set 2025-26 priorities focusing on academic excellence, equity, and whole-child support.

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1Call to Order1min
1.1Roll CallProcedural
2Welcome1min
3Changes to the Agenda1min
4Approval of the Agenda (Action Required)1min
5Public Comment
6Discussion Items
6.1Good Beginnings Workshop with California School Boards Association ConsultantDiscussion
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Quick Summary / AbstractThe Redwood City School District Governance Team will participate in the Good Beginnings Workshop, a professional development session designed to foster trust and enhance governance team effectiveness. The workshop will focus on building stronger relationships through understanding roles, responsibilities, and the four elements of teamwork: collaboration, communication, commitment, and celebration. This session is especially valuable for onboarding new Board members and strengthening team cohesion.
Financial ImpactNo financial impact to the district.
6.2Planning Discussion for the 2025–26 School YearDiscussion
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Quick Summary / AbstractThis meeting will focus on reviewing priorities and initiating planning for the 2025-26 school year, with an emphasis on academic excellence, equity, and whole-child support.
SummaryThe focus of this meeting is to review priorities and begin preparations for the 2025-26 school year. The Redwood City School District (RCSD) remains committed to fostering academic excellence, equity, and whole-child support. This meeting provides an opportunity for RCSD leadership to reflect on current initiatives, evaluate progress, and make adjustments to meet evolving student and community needs. District planning efforts will include a review of relevant data and also the manner of interpreting data, and budget development. The session will cover key operational areas such as academic priorities, instructional initiatives, and alignment with LCAP goals.
Financial ImpactNo financial impact to the district at this time.
7Adjournment (Action Required)

Minutes approved at the August 27, 2025 meeting.

2025.08.12 Minutes DRAFT - Workshop