AUGUST 26, 2020

REDWOOD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Redwood City, California

APPROVED MINUTES OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

August 26, 2020

REGULAR BOARD MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE

1. Call to Order

President Lawson called the regular board meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom Teleconference Meeting. 

Present at the Regular Board Meeting: President Janet Lawson, Vice-President Alisa MacAvoy; Trustees Cecilia I. Márquez, and Dennis McBride, and Superintendent Baker.

Trustee Díaz-Slocum joined the board meeting at 7:15pm. 

2. Welcome

2.1 Welcome

2.2 Pledge of Allegiance

President Lawson welcomed those present. The School Board dispensed with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Others Present During the Regular Board Meeting: Wendy Kelly, Linda Montes, Priscilla Aquino-Dichoso, Don Dias, Will Robertson, Jorge Quintana, Antonio Pérez, Kyle Brumbaugh, Antonio Pérez, Patricia Ortiz, Patricia Pelino, Andrea Garen, Martin Cervantes, Itzel Ramírez, Gonzálo Cordova, and many others.

3. Changes to the Agenda

President Lawson requested to move Bond Program Action Items 7.1 and 7.2 to Bond Program Consent Items.

4. Approval of Agenda

The board approved the agenda as amended, (McBride, Márquez; 4-0).

5. Oral Communication

None. 

6. Bond Program Consent Items (Action Required)

The board approved the Bond Program Consent Items (MacAvoy/Márquez; 4-0), taking the following action:

6.1 Recommendation re: Approval of Additional Furniture Consultant Proposal for Various Sites with Donna Muller

6.2 Recommendation re: Approval of Hoover Community School New Gymnasium and Modernization Project Package G Beals Martin, Inc. Change Order #4

6.3 Recommendation re: Approval of Lunch Shelter Proposal for Roosevelt School with Park Planet

6.4 Recommendation re: Approval of Hoover Community School New Gymnasium and Modernization Project Package O.C., McDonald, Inc. Change Order #1

6.5 Recommendation re: Approval of Taft Community School New Buildings, Modernization & Sitework Project Bid Package A Duran and Venables Change Order #2

6.6 Recommendation re: Approval of Construction Staking Project Authorization Form for Orion Alternative School with Kier and Wright

6.7 Recommendation re: Approval of Special Testing and Inspection Project Authorization Form for Roosevelt School with Ninyo and Moore

6.8 Recommendation re: Approval of Covid-19 Safety Compliance Officer Proposals for Adelante Selby, Hoover, and Taft Schools with Cal Inc.

6.9 Recommendation re: Approval of Plan Review Fee Invoices for Various Sites with the California Department of Education (CDE)

6.10 Recommendation re: Approval of Toilet Partition Purchase and Installation Proposal for Roosevelt School with Service Metal Products

6.11 Recommendation re: Approval of Measure T Bond Program $20K and Under Items Tracking List

6.12 Recommendation re: Approval of 2950 Fair Oaks Avenue Site Maintenance Project FE Controls Corporation Change Order #2

7.1 Recommendation re: Approval of Construction Agreement for Roy Cloud School with Mar Con Builders

7.2 Recommendation re: Adoption of Resolution #9, Approval of Security Guard Services Resolution and Agreement with Metro Surveillance Security

President Lawson (Ayes)

Vice-President MacAvoy (Ayes)

Trustee Díaz-Slocum (Absent)

Trustee Márquez (Ayes)

Trustee McBride (Ayes)

7. Bond Program Action Items (Action Required)

Per President Lawson, all Bond Program Action Items were moved to Bond Program Consent.

***Trustee Díaz-Slocum joined the Board meeting.

8. Discussion Items

• Discussion on Covid-19

Superintendent Baker thanked all the parents, staff, and community members present during the board meeting. Superintendent Baker further thanked administration, staff and teachers for a job well done with distance learning and commented that this is not our “normal.” Superintendent Baker expressed that he and the Redwood City School District look forward to having a great year and making learning fun for students. Superintendent Baker thanked in particular, parents for their patience throughout the planning during the last few months. Superintendent Baker further expressed that it has been a bit challenging; however, the School District is doing its best to provide quality instruction and a safety and healthy environment for all. 

Assistant Superintendent Liz Wolfe provided the audience with information from Monday, August 24^th’s webinar. Furthermore, Director of Technology Kyle Brumbaugh provided the School Board and Superintendent Baker with an update on the distribution of technology. Pati Ortiz, Director of Community School Partnerships further discussed the availability of childcare services.

Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Wendy Kelly provided an overview of District Office hours and how to contact someone at the district office. Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Wendy Kelly expressed that the District Office would take a different direction in terms of staggered staff schedules and change of hours of operation. Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources commented that the School District will put in place protocols to aid in mental health situations at school sites.

The School Board thanked Superintendent Baker, administrators and staff for all of their hard work in organizing a safety plan for students and staff during distance learning. 

Speaker’s Cards: 

Michelle Smith, RCSD parent, thanked the School Board and Superintendent Baker for their hard work and leadership. Ms. Smith commented that her children have had a positive experience with distance learning; however, her youngest son discovered how to log in to YouTube during school hours. Ms. Smith inquired with the Redwood City School District Director of Technology, Kyle Brumbaugh to determine if there is a much stricter filter to avoid having students log in to YouTube or access other inappropriate websites. 

Maria Stockton, CSEA President, spoke on behalf of classified staff and commented that the protection equipment had not been distributed and in addition, barriers or plexi glass had not been put up yet. Ms. Stockton commented that the infrared thermometer had broken twice. Furthermore, Ms. Stockton commented that she has witnessed parents coming into campus with no concerns. Ms. Stockton urged the School Board to ask staff to work from home and implement firmer safety guidelines. 

In response to Ms. Stockton’s comment, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Wendy Kelly said she would contact Ms. Stockton the day after to further discuss her concerns. 

9. Consent Items

The board approved the Consent Items (McBride/Márquez; 5-0), taking the following action:

9.1 Recommendation re: Ratification of Warrant Register, July 1, 2020-July 31, 2020

9.2 Recommendation re: Approval of Agreement between the Redwood City School District and Recology Peninsula Services

9.3 Recommendation re: Approval of Agreement between the Redwood City School District and Star Vista for Fiscal Year 2020-21

9.4 Recommendation re: Approval of Agreement between the Redwood City School District and United Through Education, Inc. (Garfield and Taft) 

9.5 Recommendation re: Approval of Agreement between the Redwood City School District and United Through Education, Inc. (Henry Ford and Hoover)

9.6 Recommendation re: Approval of Agreement between the Redwood City School District and United Through Education, Inc. (Newcomer Program) 

9.7 Recommendation re: Approval of Agreement between the Redwood City School District and Adrian Amandi for Visual Impairment and Assistive Technology Services 

9.8 Recommendation re: Approval of Agreement between the Redwood City School District and Dr. Rebekah Will to Provide Audiology Services 

9.9 Recommendation re: Approval of Agreement between the Redwood City School District and EvalGroup for Special Education Providers 

9.10 Recommendation re: Approval of Agreement between the Redwood City School District and Ivonne Watson to Provide Psychological Evaluations 

9.11 Recommendation re: Approval of Additional Vendors to be Included with Non-Public School (“NPS”)/Non-Public Agency (“NPA”) Master Contract 

9.12 Recommendation re: Approval of Board Meeting Calendar, School Assignments and School Committee Assignments for Board Members for the 2020-21 School Year 

President Lawson (Ayes)

Vice-President MacAvoy (Ayes)

Trustee Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)

Trustee Márquez (Ayes)

Trustee McBride (Ayes)

10. Action Items (Action Required)

10.1 Recommendation re: Adoption of Resolution #6, Reduction of Certain Classified Services of Fiscal Year 2020-21

The School Board adopted Resolution #6, Reduction of Certain Classified Services of Fiscal Year 2020-21 (Díaz-Slocum/MacAvoy; 5-0).

President Lawson (Ayes)

Vice-President MacAvoy (Ayes)

Trustee Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)

Trustee Márquez (Ayes)

Trustee McBride (Ayes)

10.2 Recommendation re: Adoption of Resolution #7, Approval of Education Code Options for Teaching Assignments

The School Board adopted Resolution #7, approval of Education Code Options for Teaching Assignments for Montana Miller (Roosevelt School, Single Subject Social Science) and Spencer Wright (Hoover Community School, Multiple Subject) (McBride/Díaz-Slocum; 5-0).

President Lawson (Ayes)

Vice-President MacAvoy (Ayes)

Trustee Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)

Trustee Márquez (Ayes)

Trustee McBride (Ayes)

10.3 Recommendation re: Approval of Local Assignment Options in Areas of Special Skill and Preparation Outside of Credential Authorization

The School Board approved the Local Assignment Options in Areas of Special Skill and Preparation Outside of Credential Authorization (MacAvoy/Márquez; 5-0).

President Lawson (Ayes)

Vice-President MacAvoy (Ayes)

Trustee Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)

Trustee Márquez (Ayes)

Trustee McBride (Ayes)

10.4 Recommendation re: Approval of Provisional Internship Permit

The School Board approved the Provisional Internship Permit (Márquez/MacAvoy; 5-0).

President Lawson (Ayes)

Vice-President MacAvoy (Ayes)

Trustee Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)

Trustee Márquez (Ayes)

Trustee McBride (Ayes)

10.5 Recommendation re: Adoption of Resolution #8, Sufficiency of Instructional Materials

The School Board adopted Resolution 8, Sufficiency of Instructional Materials (Díaz-Slocum/MacAvoy; 5-0).

President Lawson (Ayes)

Vice-President MacAvoy (Ayes)

Trustee Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)

Trustee Márquez (Ayes)

Trustee McBride (Ayes)

11. Board and Superintendent Reports

11.1 Report from Board Members and Superintendent

Trustee McBride reported that he, Board President Lawson and Superintendent Baker attended a Bond Program meeting. 

Vice-President MacAvoy did not have a report.

Trustee Díaz-Slocum did not have a report.

Trustee Márquez did not have a report.

President Lawson reported that she, Trustee McBride and Superintendent Baker attended a Bond Program meeting.

Superintendent Baker commented that he participated in many of the same meetings as board members.

12. Information

None.

13. Correspondence

President Lawson commented that she and board members received emails from parents regarding challenges with technology. 

Vice-President MacAvoy reported receiving positive emails from parents. 

14. Other Business/Suggested Items for Future Agenda

School Board members requested that an enrollment update be provided at a future board meeting.

15. Board Agenda Calendar

15.1 Changes to the Board Agenda Schedule

Superintendent Baker commented that the Schedule of Board Agenda Items would be placed on the first agenda of September 2020.

16. Adjournment (Action Required)

Trustee McBride requested to adjourn the board meeting in honor of all the School District staff. The board adjourned the meeting at 9:10 p.m. (McBride/Díaz-Slocum; 5-0).

María Díaz-Slocum, Clerk