October 20, 2021
REDWOOD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Redwood City, California
APPROVED MINUTES OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
October 20, 2021
REGULAR BOARD MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE
1. Call to Order
President MacAvoy called the regular board meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom Teleconference Meeting.
Present at the Regular Board Meeting: President Alisa MacAvoy, Vice-President María Díaz-Slocum; Trustees Cecilia I. Márquez, Janet Lawson and Mike Wells; and Superintendent Baker.
2. Welcome
2.1 Welcome
President MacAvoy 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, Erin Kekos, Jorge Quintana, Antonio Pérez, Kyle Brumbaugh, Antonio Pérez, Martin Cervantes, Itzel Ramírez, Gonzálo Cordova, and 37 more attendees.
3. Changes to the Agenda
Trustee Wells requested to move Action Items 11.5 through 11.9 to Consent.
4. Approval of Agenda
The board approved the agenda as amended, (Wells, Lawson; 5-0).
5. Oral Communication
None.
6. School/Community Reports
6.1 Review of the Technology Department’s Vision and Plans for 2021-22
Kyle Brumbaugh, Director of Technology provided the School Board and Superintendent Baker with a brief presentation about the Technology Department’s vision and plans for 2021-22.
Mr. Brumbaugh highlighted the department’s accomplishments, equity goals, infrastructure services related to network hardware and data center; telephones and public addresses, instructional technology related to student and staff equipment, integrated District software applications, and grants and external funding.
The School Board and Superintendent Baker thanked Kyle Brumbaugh and the entire Technology Department for their great level of work and support to the Redwood City School District staff and student community.
7. Bond Program Consent Items (Action Required)
The board approved the Bond Program Consent Items (Díaz-Slocum/Lawson; 5-0), taking the following action:
7.1 Recommendation re: Approval of Consent Items
7.2 Recommendation re: Approval of Measure T Bond Program Tracking List of Items Under $20k
7.3 Recommendation re: Approval of Window Shades Proposal for 2950 Fair Oaks Avenue with Rebarts
7.4 Recommendation re: Approval of New Buildings, Modernization and Sitework Project Change Order #15 for Taft School with Beals Martin
7.5 Recommendation re: Approval of New Buildings, Modernization and Sitework Project Change Order #1 for Taft School with Marina Mechanical
7.6 Recommendation re: Approval of New Buildings, Modernization and Sitework Project Change Order #2 for Garfield School with Rodan Builders
President MacAvoy (Ayes) Vice-President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes) Trustee Márquez (Ayes) Trustee Lawson (Ayes) Trustee Wells (Ayes) 8. Bond Program Action Items (Action Required) None. 9. Discussion Items
9.1 2020 Census and Trustee Area Redistricting Process
Josh Chism, Executive Director for Cooperative Strategies and William Tunick, attorney and Dannis Woliver Kelley provided the School Board and Superintendent Baker with information pertaining to the 2020 Census and Trustee area redistricting process.
Mr. Chism indicated that after every Census, school districts are required to review the population data to determine if their voting areas are still within the allowable population variance. Necessary adjustments to the areas must be made in order to ensure population balance. Mr. Chism added that the 2020 Census data was released on August 12th and validated data was released on September 20, 2021. Mr. Chism highlighted that a new map for the Redwood City School District needed to be approved by January 19, 2022.
Mr. Chism clarified that the redistricting process would ensure each school district to have a population balance of each of the Board of Education areas. Mr. Chism further expressed that redistricting would not change any school’s attendance area boundaries.
Mr. Chism provided the School Board and Superintendent Baker with a draft timeline highlighting board meeting dates of when the Redwood City School District would be presented with additional information pertaining to the final Trustee Area map.
Mr. Chism expressed that at the November 17th board meeting, he would provide initial scenarios and Map 1 for review by the School Board.
The School Board and Superintendent Baker thanked Mr. Chism and Mr. Tunick for the thorough presentation.
9.2 Discussion of Requiring Covid-19 Vaccination for Employees and Eligible RCSD Students and Letter to Governor Gavin Newsom Urging the Requirement of Covid-19 Vaccinations for Students
Superintendent Baker, Deputy Superintendent Wendy Kelly and Assistant Superintendent Liz Wolfe, provided the School Board with a presentation about Covid-19 vaccinations for children and youth, school-based vaccination clinics, and Covid-19 testing for students and staff.
Superintendent Baker reviewed that the FDA would discuss Pfizer’s request for Emergency Use Authorization for children ages 5-11 on October 26th. Superintendent Baker said he was optimistic that there would be vaccines available for children ages 5-11 in November 2021. Furthermore, Superintendent Baker added that there would be vaccination clinics offered on November 18th and December 9th at school sites in the Redwood City School District. Superintendent Baker added that once he had further details, he would announce which school sites would be serving as vaccination clinics.
Deputy Superintendent Kelly commented that Covid-19 testing is available for students and staff twice a week at each Redwood City School District facility. Furthermore, Deputy Superintendent Kelly expressed that districtwide testing takes place on Thursdays at Hoover and Kennedy Middle School.
The School Board thanked Superintendent Baker and administration for their hard work and for always prioritizing the safety of students, staff and families.
10. Consent Items
The board approved the Consent Items (Lawson/Díaz-Slocum; 5-0), taking the following action:
10.1 Recommendation re: Approval of Consent Items
10.2 Recommendation re: Approval of Non-Public School (“NPS”)/Non-Public Agency (“NPA”) Master Contracts
10.3 Recommendation re: Approval of Membership to the Citizen’s Oversight Committee for Measure U
11.5 Recommendation re: Second Reading and Approval of Board Policy 4112.2 – Certification
11.6 Recommendation re: Second Reading and Approval of Board Policy 5132 – Dress and Grooming
11.7 Recommendation re: Second Reading and Approval of Board Policy 5142.2 – Safe Routes to School Program
11.8 Recommendation re: Second Reading and Approval of Board Policy 6020 – Parent Involvement
11.9 Recommendation re: Second Reading and Approval of Board Policy 4216 – Probationary Permanent Status
President MacAvoy (Ayes) Vice-President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes) Trustee Márquez (Ayes) Trustee Lawson (Ayes) Trustee Wells (Ayes) 11. Action Items (Action Required) 11.1 Recommendation re: Adoption of Resolution 12, 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 12, authorizing electronic meetings of the Board of Trustees during a State of Emergency pursuant to Governance Code Section 54953(e) (Díaz-Slocum/Márquez; 5-0). President MacAvoy (Ayes) Vice-President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes) Trustee Márquez (Ayes) Trustee Lawson (Ayes) Trustee Wells (Ayes) 11.2 Recommendation re: Adoption of Resolution 13, Supporting Governor Gavin Newsom’s Executive Order Requiring Covid-19 Vaccination for Students and Approval of Letter to Governor The School Board adopted Resolution 13, resolution in support of Governor Gavin Newsom’s executive order requiring Covid-19 vaccination for students and approval of letter to Governor (Lawson/Márquez; 5-0). President MacAvoy (Ayes) Vice-President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes) Trustee Márquez (Ayes) Trustee Lawson (Ayes) Trustee Wells (Ayes) 11.3 Recommendation re: Adoption of Resolution 14, San Mateo County Office of Education Authorized Signatures The School Board adopted Resolution 14, San Mateo County Office of Education authorized signatures (Díaz-Slocum/Wells; 5-0). President MacAvoy (Ayes) Vice-President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes) Trustee Márquez (Ayes) Trustee Lawson (Ayes) Trustee Wells (Ayes) 11.4 Recommendation re: Approval of ESSER III Expenditure Plan The School Board approved the ESSER III Expenditure Plan (Díaz-Slocum/Wells; 5-0). President MacAvoy (Ayes) Vice-President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes) Trustee Márquez (Ayes) Trustee Lawson (Ayes) Trustee Wells (Ayes)
12. Board and Superintendent Reports
12.1 Report from Board Members and Superintendent
Trustee Wells reported attending a Measure T Citizens Bond Oversight Committee meeting and thanked the committee for all of their hard work! Trustee Wells also visited a few active Bond Program construction sites and expressed that it is remarkable to see the progress in person. Trustee Wells also attended a Bond Committee meeting and CSBA membership meetings.
Trustee Márquez reported attending the Connect Community Charter School board meeting.
Vice-President Díaz-Slocum did not have a report.
Trustee Lawson reported attending a Bond Committee meeting, in addition to visiting 5 active Bond Program construction sites. Trustee Lawson commented that she and Trustee Wells were extremely impressed at how fast Garfield’s construction has progressed. Trustee Lawson expressed her excitement about all of the visited construction sites and thanked the Bond Program Team for all of their hard work and support of the Redwood City School District. Furthermore, Trustee Lawson attended an induction meeting and also an RCTA Climate Committee meeting. Lastly, Trustee Lawson, together with School Board President Alisa MacAvoy and Superintendent Baker attended a RWC Together meeting.
President MacAvoy attended a Safe Routes to School Committee meeting. President MacAvoy also attended a RWC Together meeting and a San Mateo County School Boards Association meeting.
Superintendent Baker reported attending many of the same events as board members. Superintendent Baker expressed that he has had the opportunity to visit four school sites already and it has been great to see students in person! Superintendent Baker added that students were wearing their masks indoors and while playing out in the playground. Superintendent Baker invited school board members to make appointments with principals to schedule school site visits. Superintendent Baker also reported meeting with Marie Gil, Bay Area Regional Director for Rocketship Redwood City.
13. Information
13.1 Redwood City School District Review of Connect Community Charter School’s Unaudited Actuals for Fiscal Year 2020-21
There were no comments or questions from the School Board and Superintendent Baker.
13.2 Redwood City School District Review of KIPP’s Unaudited Actuals for Fiscal Year 2020-21
There were no comments or questions from the School Board and Superintendent Baker.
13.3 Redwood City School District Review of Rocketship’s Unaudited Actuals for Fiscal Year 2020-21
There were no comments or questions from the School Board and Superintendent Baker.
13.4 San Mateo County Office of Education Review RCSD Local Control Accountability Plan and Approval of RCSD Adopted Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22
There were no comments or questions from the School Board and Superintendent Baker.
14. Correspondence
President MacAvoy reported receiving a few letters from North Star Academy and Mandarin Immersion Program parents, in addition to complaints about trash at active construction sites.
Vice-President Díaz-Slocum reported receiving an invitation from Leslie Stratford for the upcoming SEPTAR meeting. Vice-President Díaz-Slocum also reported receiving emails related to the Child Nutrition Services Department.
15. Other Business/Suggested Items for Future Agenda
None.
16. Board Agenda Calendar
16.1 Changes to the Board Agenda Schedule
President MacAvoy reported that there was an upcoming Special Board meeting scheduled for October 25th.
Superintendent Baker reported that there would be a Closed Session meeting on Workforce Housing starting at 5:00pm.
17. Adjournment (Action Required)
The board adjourned the meeting at 8:56p.m. (Wells/Díaz-Slocum; 5-0).
Cecilia I. Márquez, Clerk