February 9, 2022
REDWOOD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Redwood City, California
APPROVED MINUTES OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
February 9, 2022
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
1. Call to Order
President Díaz-Slocum called the regular board meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present at the Regular Board Meeting: President María Díaz-Slocum, Vice-President Cecilia I. Márquez; Trustees Janet Lawson, Mike Wells, and Alisa MacAvoy; and Superintendent Baker.
2. Welcome
2.1 Welcome
President Díaz-Slocum welcomed those present. The School Board dispensed with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Others Present During the Regular Board Meeting: Wendy Kelly, Liz Wolfe, Priscilla Aquino-Dichoso, Don Dias, Will Robertson, Jorge Quintana, Antonio Pérez, Kyle Brumbaugh, Itzel Ramírez, Gonzálo Cordova, Roger Lim, Fermín Camberos Jr., Eliana García, and many more attendees.
3. Changes to the Agenda
Trustee Wells requested to move Action Items 10.2 through 10.6 to Consent.
4. Approval of Agenda
The board approved the agenda as amended, (Wells/MacAvoy; 5-0).
5. Oral Communication
None.
6. Bond Program Consent Items (Action Required)
The board approved the Bond Program Consent Items (MacAvoy/Márquez; 5-0), taking the following action:
6.1 Recommendation re: Approval of Bond Program Consent Items
6.2 Recommendation re: Approval of Program Advisor Amendment #1 with Group Garrett
6.3 Recommendation re: Approval of Measure T Bond Program Tracking List of Items Under $20k
6.4 Recommendation re: Approval of Lunch Shelter Construction Agreement for Orion Alternative School (Formerly John Gill) with Park Planet
6.5 Recommendation re: Approval of Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Installation Proposal for Garfield Community School with Atlas Pellizzari
6.6 Recommendation re: Approval of Multi-Use Building (MUB) Transfer Switch Purchase Proposal at Various Sites with Bayside
6.7 Recommendation re: Approval of TK and Kinder Play Structure Construction Agreement for Orion Alternative School (Formerly John Gill) with Park Planet
6.8 Recommendation re: Approval of Child Day Care (CDC) Portable Roof Replacement Proposal for Orion Alternative School (Formerly John Gill) with State Roofing
6.9 Recommendation re: Approval of Special Testing and Inspection Project Authorization Form (PAF) #27-2 for Orion Alternative School (Formerly John Gill) with Ninyo and Moore
President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes) Vice-President Márquez (Ayes) Trustee Lawson (Ayes) Trustee Wells (Ayes) Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes) 7. Bond Program Action Items (Action Required) None. 8. Discussion Items
8.1 First Reading and Discussion of Board Policy 3311 – Bids
8.2 First Reading and Discussion of Board Policy 5117 – Interdistrict Attendance
Wendy Kelly, Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources explained that the Policy Committee met to discuss necessary changes to the aforementioned policies. Deputy Superintendent Kelly expressed that after these policies are presented to the School Board for discussion, they will be placed on the next board meeting for final approval.
8.3 First Reading and Discussion of Board Policy 5116.1 – Intradistrict Open Enrollment
Wendy Kelly, Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources commented that Board Policy 5116.1 – Intradistrict Open Enrollment, if reviewed and approved by the School Board would affect the Schools of Choice and neighborhood school transfers. Deputy Superintendent Kelly expressed that the Policy Committee reached out to the School District’s counsel for advice, as well as elements on the policy reviewed and assessed by Director of Communications, Jorge Quintana.
Deputy Superintendent Kelly expressed that the policy and regulation had been updated to delete material related to transfers under the state Open Enrollment Act and federal Program Improvement, as those programs are no longer operational. The policy now also reflects new law AB1127, which requires districts to approve an intradistrict transfer request for a student who is a victim of bullying, as defined. Districts may also elect to offer intradistrict transfers to all students in a school identified by the California Department of Education (CDE) for comprehensive support and improvement (CSI), in which case priority must be given to the lowest achieving students from low-income families.
The regulation has also been revised to clarify timelines for transfers out of schools identified by the CDE as "persistently dangerous". For districts that offer transfers out of CSI schools, the regulation allows a transfer student the opportunity to remain in the school of enrollment until completing the highest grade offered at that school.
The School Board discussed to share additional information with the community about how the aforementioned changes could impact those families that have made a decision of where to send their children to school.
Superintendent Baker commented that the board policy would be presented for approval at the February 16 board meeting.
9. Consent Items
The board approved the Consent Items (Lawson/Márquez; 5-0), taking the following action:
9.1 Recommendation re: Approval of Consent Items
9.2 Recommendation re: Approval of December 8th Board Minutes
9.3 Recommendation re: Approval of December 15th Board Minutes
9.4 Recommendation re: Approval of Agreement for Services between Redwood City School District and San Carlos School District
9.5 Recommendation re: Approval of 2021-22 Measure U Application for KIPP Excelencia Community Prep
9.6 Recommendation re: Approval of 2021-22 Measure U Application for Rocketship Redwood City Prep
9.7 Recommendation re: Ratification of Warrant Register, January 1, 2022 – January 31, 2022
9.8 Recommendation re: Approval of Disposal of Dated and Damaged Library Materials
10.2 Recommendation re: Second Reading and Approval of Board Policy 0460 – Local Control and Accountability Plan
10.3 Recommendation re: Second Reading and Approval of Board Policy 1240 – Volunteer Assistance
10.4 Recommendation re: Second Reading and Approval of Board Policy 3555 – Nutrition Program Compliance
10.5 Recommendation re: Second Reading and Approval of Board Policy 5141.31 – Immunizations
10.6 Recommendation re: Approval of Addendum to Measure U Application for 2021-22 for Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School
President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes) Vice-President Márquez (Ayes) Trustee Lawson (Ayes) Trustee Wells (Ayes) Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes) 10. Action Items (Action Required) 10.1 Recommendation re: Adoption of Resolution 25, Authorizing Electronic Meetings of the Board of Trustees During a State of Emergency Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e) The School Board adopted Resolution 25, authorizing electronic meetings of the Board of Trustees during a State of Emergency pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e) (Márquez/MacAvoy; 5-0). President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes) Vice-President Márquez (Ayes) Trustee Lawson (Ayes) Trustee Wells (Ayes) Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes)
11. Board and Superintendent Reports
11.1 Report from Board Members and Superintendent
Trustee Lawson attended two Workforce Housing meetings and attended an RCTA climate meeting. In addition, Trustee Lawson attended the Reclassification Ceremony. Trustee Lawson, together with President Díaz-Slocum met with Director of Communications, Jorge Quintana to review the new Redwood City School District website.
Vice-President Márquez reported attending the Reclassification Ceremony. Furthermore, Vice-President Márquez reporting meeting with Jessica Shade regarding the Food Service Planning Committee.
Trustee Wells reported attending a Bond Program Committee meeting, in addition to the Reclassification Ceremony, an MTSS, and SEL Subcomittee meeting.
Trustee MacAvoy commented that the Reclassification Ceremony had been wonderful! Furthermore, Trustee MacAvoy attended a Workforce Housing and Bond Feasibility Study meeting. Trustee MacAvoy attended a California School Boards Association meeting in person in Huntington Beach. Trustee MacAvoy also met with Patrinia Redd, Director of Health and Wellness and commented she is doing an outstanding job! Trustee MacAvoy also attended meetings with CSBA, Policy Committee, and Safe Routes to School.
President Díaz-Slocum thanked Trustees Lawson and MacAvoy, together with the Policy Committee for working on the board policies presented earlier. President Díaz-Slocum reported attending the Reclassification Ceremony and expressed that Leslie Daniele, Director of EL and Categorical Programs had done a great job. President Díaz-Slocum added that she has met with Jorge Quintana, Director of Communications to review the District website.
Superintendent Baker reported attending some of the same events as School Board members. Superintendent Baker commented he met with Stanford University to discuss math data.
12. Information
12.1 RCSD Review of Connect Community Charter School’s First Interim Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2021-22
12.2 RCSD Review of KIPP Excelencia Community Prep’s First Interim Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2021-22
12.3 RCSD Review of Rocketship Redwood City Charter School’s First Interim Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2021-22
12.4 Information on San Mateo County Investment Fund – December, 2021
Trustee MacAvoy commented that both Connect Community Charter School and Rocketship Redwood City Charter School’s enrollment numbers are low; however, they have projected higher enrollment for the next few years.
There were no further comments or questions from the School Board and Superintendent Baker.
13. Correspondence
Trustee Lawson reported receiving correspondence related to the Intradistrict Board Policy.
President Díaz-Slocum reported receiving many emails regarding the Child Nutrition Services’ pilot program at Orion, Taft, and Henry Ford regarding the removal of chocolate milk and juice.
President Díaz-Slocum also reported receiving emails related to the Mandarin Immersion Program.
Trustee MacAvoy reported receiving correspondence related to personnel matters.
14. Other Business/Suggested Items for Future Agenda
None.
15. Board Agenda Calendar
15.1 Changes to the Board Agenda Schedule
No changes were reported.
16. Adjournment (Action Required)
The board adjourned the meeting at 8:00p.m. (Lawson/Wells; 5-0).
Janet Lawson, Clerk