10:05Call to Order1min
1.10:05Roll CallProcedural
20:31Welcome1min
2.1Welcome by the School Board President, Mike WellsProcedural
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32:09Changes to the Agenda1min
3.1Additions, Deletions, or Modifications to the AgendaDiscussion
42:27Approval of Agenda1min
4.1Approval of AgendaAction
52:42Oral Communication
Meng Zhou (6min) — Advocated for expanding Mandarin Immersion TK/K enrollment to accommodate all first-round applicants, presenting data on growing demand, waitlists, and academic benefits of the MI program.
Max Zeiberg (0min) — Ceded his speaking time to Meng Zhou to allow an extended presentation on behalf of MI families.
Michelle Stroebe (3min) — Presented data showing MI programs produce strong academic outcomes especially for socioeconomically disadvantaged students, and formally requested the board add a TK/K classroom and consider a supplemental application process.
Kimberly Abbi (1min) — As a current MI TK parent from a diverse background, praised the program's tight-knit community and its ability to give her son fluency in Mandarin, and urged the board to expand it.
Weije (3min) — As a prospective Chinese immigrant family and Redwood City homeowner, expressed concern about limited K spots and requested program expansion so their daughter could maintain Mandarin heritage language.
Christina Lee (2min) — Described being stuck at number one on the MI waitlist for over a year with a summer-birthday kindergartner, and urged the board to expand the program so all interested students can access it.
Saoirse Rafferty (3min) — A current fifth-grade MI student shared her personal journey from struggling in first grade to placing 17th nationally in a math competition, crediting the rigor of Mandarin immersion, and urged the board to support and sustain the program.
Meghan O'Reilly-Green (3min) — Ceded most of her time to Meng Zhou for additional data presentation on MI growth projections, emphasizing the program's value for mixed-heritage and non-native families and requesting the board accommodate first-round applicants.
Chris Lao (1min) — Shared that his family moved to Redwood City hoping their daughter could eventually attend the MI program, and thanked the board for considering expanding it to support Asian heritage connection.
Catherine Stuart (3min) — As an NSA parent whose child previously attended MI, expressed support for expanding both MI and North Star programs given their strong waitlists and academic results, and urged continued investment in both.
Xingxing Liu (1min) — As a first-generation Chinese immigrant and Redwood City resident since 2019, expressed hope to enroll her two children in the MI program to preserve their Mandarin heritage language.
James Herbold (2min) — As a prospective MI parent whose wife is from China, echoed other speakers' support for expanding the program so his daughter Chloe can learn the family's language at a school just a block from their home.
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/SinnLMmpUHfcfsT97 Spanish: https://forms.gle/PbLdbVdJqghD5LZCA §
638:14Bond Program Consent Items1min
6.1Approval of Bond Program Consent ItemsAction
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6.2Approval of Program Management Services Amendment #5 with Cumming Group (Formerly RGMK)Action (Consent)
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Rationale: Amendment 5 will provide an additional Not to Exceed (“NTE”) allowance of Three Hundred and Five Thousand Dollars ($305,000) which will bring the total amount that RCSD shall pay the Program Manager to Two Million, Two Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand, Nine Hundred Ninety Dollars ($2,234,990) (“Fee”) for all services contracted for under this Agreement from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2026, based on the Fee Schedule set forth in Exhibit “D” and as further detailed in Exhibit “D-1” and Exhibit “D-2”. Director - $225/hr. Senior Construction Manager - $195/hr. Contracts Managers - $160/hr. Financial Impact: $305,000.00 . Requested movement from Board Reserve to Project, as needed. Budget Source: Fund 21 – Measure T GO Bond Submission for Approval Prepared by: Martín Cervantes, Interim Bond Program Director; Will Robertson, Bond Program Manager 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. §
7Bond Program Action Items
8School/Community Reports - 1.5 hrs
8.138:50Taft and Adelante Selby School Reports for the 2024-2025 School YearInformation
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Rationale: Taft and Adelante Selby Elementary Schools 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. The schools will cite 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 §
9Discussion Items10min
9.1First Reading and Discussion of Board Policy and Regulation 6020 - Parent InvolvementDiscussion
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Rationale: It is the Administration's recommendation that the School Board read and discuss Board Policy and Regulation 6020 - Parent Involvement. This particular Board Policy has very specific details that are required to be included by the Federal Program Monitoring audit. Typically this detail is found in the Administrative Regulations. All School Board policies originate from the California School Boards Association. This policy has been discussed by the Policy Committee. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Wendy Kelly, Deputy Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
102:35:26Consent Items1min
10.1Approval of Consent ItemsAction
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10.2Approval 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 December 17, 2024 board meeting. Attachments: 2024-2025 School Assignments for Board Members (Updated 12/18/2024); 2024-2025 Committee Assignments for Board Members (Updated 12/18/2024). Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
10.3Approval of Addendum to the 2024-25 Measure U Application for Clifford SchoolAction (Consent)
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Rationale: For Measure U, Clifford was given an allotment for 2024-2025 of $167,951 and a carryover from 2023-24 of $45,744 for a total of $213,695. The Clifford School Site Council met on December 17, 2024, to discuss and approve the Measure U Addendum. The following are amendments proposed for Clifford's Measure U for the 2024-25 school year: Increase the allocated amount for PBIS incentives and programs from $4,000 to $10,000 to allow for the purchase of new school posters and signage to display our school-wide expectations. Increase the allocated amount for Field trip transportation, assistance, scholarships, and school programs from $10,000 to $20,000 to support the increasing cost of transportation, staff overnight stipends, and families in need of scholarships. Remove $18,513 allocated for K-5 Literacy & ELD Intervention & Support as this substitute rate timesheet paid position has yet to be filled. If we were to find a substitute to fill this position, we would use the funds allocated through Title 1. Allot $43,257 for K-8 Intervention & Support by providing extra teachers/substitutes to support teachers with Tier 1 and Tier 2 instruction and intervention. Allot $5,000 for Multilingual books to support our emergent bilingual students with developing literacy skills and vocabulary development. All of the members in attendance at the December 17, 2024, School Site Council meeting voted to approve the recommendations (the Principal abstained as directed). An updated application for Measure U funds is attached for review. Financial Impact: Please see the attachment for details. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Kristy Jackson, 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. §
10.4Approval of Amended and Restated Lease between Wagner Schoolhouse LLC and Redwood City School DistrictAction (Consent)
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Rationale: On March 23, 2021, Joseph Wagner of Wagner Schoolhouse LLC proposed leasing the 3150 Granger Way school site to operate a private educational institution, “Harper School,” offering preschool and elementary education. The proposal aimed to reintroduce a compatible use within the surrounding residential neighborhood. On May 19, 2021, the RCSD Board approved a negotiated lease agreement between Wagner Schoolhouse LLC and the District for the use of the 3150 Granger Way site. The key terms included a 10-year lease commencing on July 1, 2021, with an option for the tenant to renew for two additional five-year terms, unless terminated earlier by the District under the terms of the lease. The original lease was projected to generate approximately $12–14 million over the initial ten-year period. As of July 1, 2024, Wagner Schoolhouse LLC and the District intend to amend and restate the lease agreement to address several changes. These include reducing the premises footprint utilized by the tenant, shortening the lease term, resolving outstanding rental payments owed by the tenant, establishing shared-use terms for the property, and making other adjustments to the prior agreement. The new lease term will run from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027. Financial Impact: Please refer to the final lease agreement for financial impact. 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. §
10.5Approval of the Agreement between the Redwood City School District and Air Education Inc. for the 2024-2025 School YearAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Air Education Inc. will provide RCSD students with reading tutoring during the after-school programs to support students who are one to three years behind in reading. This program will help the lowest-performing readers who attend the after-school program at Garfield, Taft, Hoover, Roosevelt, and McKinley. The instruction is assessment-driven and based on the Science of Reading. The program consists of small-group instruction with a 1:4 student-tutor ratio. Certified Air Reading tutors will meet with a small group of students four days a week to target foundational reading skills gaps. The term for this agreement is from January 21st through April 4th, 2025. Program Goals: Help support students in reading Teaching students reading fundamentals to get them to grade level Teach students comprehension strategies Population it will serve? Students who are more than 1-3 grade levels behind in reading from rising 3rd to 8th Students who are participating in an after-school program What gains do we expect to see? We expect to see gains in students on their foundational reading skills and comprehension skills Financial Impact: $93,750.00. Site Concentration Submission for Approval Prepared by: Anna Herrera, Assistant Superintendent of 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. §
10.6Acceptance of DonationsAction (Consent)
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Rationale: During the year, the School District and its schools receive generous donations from parents, staff, and community members, all aimed at enhancing student achievement across the district. Recently, the School District received the following contributions: $50,000 Donation from Sean Cook This donation will support the Life Skills elective program at Kennedy Middle School. $2,809.06 Donation from Edna Carmona This contribution consisted of food valued at $2,809.06 to support the child behavior management parent workshop series within the District's California State Preschool Programs. We extend our gratitude to these donors for their commitment to our students and programs. 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. §
10.7Ratification of Warrant Registers, December 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Action (Consent)
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Rationale: Education Code Section 42631 states that all payments from a school district's funds shall be made by written order of the district's governing board. The attached report consists of expenditures from various funds totaling $7,299,865.12 for the period December 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. Financial Impact: The total disbursement from the San Mateo County Treasurer's Office amounts to $7,299,865.12 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. §
11Action Items
122:35:58Board and Superintendent Reports10min
12.1Report 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
132:36:23Information5min
13.1Information on San Mateo County Investment Fund - November 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 treasuryto 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 November 2024: 3.768% The current average maturity of the portfolio is 1.88 years, with an average duration of 1.69 years. The portfolio continues to hold no derivative products. Please click the link below to view the investment report for November 2024: https://www.smcgov.org/media/151755/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 §
142:36:35Correspondence1min
14.1Correspondence
152:37:22Other Business/Suggested Items For Future Agenda1min
15.1Possible 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 §
162:41:19Board Meetings Calendar1min
16.1Changes 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 §
172:42:01Adjournment1min
17.1Adjourn the MeetingAction