DECEMBER 11, 2019

REDWOOD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Redwood City, California

APPROVED MINUTES OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

December 11, 2019

1. Call to Order

President McBride called the closed session meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. at the District Office, 750 Bradford Street, Redwood City. 

Present at the closed session meeting: President McBride, Vice-President Janet Lawson, Alisa MacAvoy, María Díaz-Slocum, Cecilia I. Márquez and Superintendent Baker. 

Others Present: Ilana Parmer Mandelbaum, Deputy County Counsel and Wendy Kelly, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. 

2. Oral Communication on Closed Session Items Only

None.

3. Closed Session 6:00-7:00p.m.

3.1 Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1)

Name of Case: Mary Martínez v. Redwood City School District, Case No. 19CIV07004

4. Reconvene to Regular Session at Approximately 7:00p.m.

4.1 Roll Call

Present at the regular board meeting: President McBride, Vice-President Janet Lawson, Alisa MacAvoy, María Díaz-Slocum, Cecilia I. Márquez and Superintendent Baker. 

Others Present: Linda Montes, Antonio Pérez, Jorge Quintana, Shana Hackworth, Carol Anne Bauman, Erick Granados, Ann Hynecek, Gabe Swank, and José Talavera. 

4.2 Report Out on Closed Session from 11.6.19

President McBride reported that there was no reportable action taken on Closed Session Item 3.1.

5. Welcome

5.1 Welcome

5.2 Pledge of Allegiance

President McBride welcomed those present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

6. Board Officers’ Rotation

6.1 President

6.2 Vice President

6.3 Clerk

6.4 Secretary (Superintendent of Schools)

6.5 Trustee Representative to San Mateo County Committee on School District Organization

6.6 Legislative Network

The School Board held their annual board officer rotation, which follows board policy. The final rotation was as follows:

6.1 President – Janet Lawson

6.2 Vice President – Alisa MacAvoy

6.3 Clerk – María Díaz-Slocum 

6.4 Secretary (Superintendent of Schools) – John Baker

6.5 Trustee Representative to San Mateo County Committee on School District Organization – Cecilia I. Márquez

6.6 Legislative Network Member – Dennis McBride

Superintendent Baker and the School Board thanked Trustee McBride for his exceptional leadership, wonderful mentorship and for caring and supporting students, teachers and staff in the Redwood City School District.

The School Board recessed at 7:20pm.

The School Board reconvened at 7:30pm. President Janet Lawson began leading the meeting. 

7. Changes to the Agenda

Vice-President MacAvoy requested to move Action Item 15.5 to Consent. 

Trustee McBride requested to hold 10.1 Citizens’ Measure U Oversight Committee Year Two Report for 2018-19 in case the Citizen’s Measure U Oversight Committee Chair arrived later in the meeting. 

8. Approval of Agenda

The board approved the agenda as amended, (Díaz-Slocum, Márquez; 5-0).

9. Oral Communication

Shana Hacksworth, Orion Alternative at John Gill Campus teacher, addressed the School Board by expressing her gratitude and support of the School Board and administration. Ms. Hacksworth thanked Superintendent Baker for recommending Cathy Okubo to collaborate with Orion Alternative at John Gill Campus. Ms. Hacksworth expressed how delighted she is for her children’s teachers. Furthermore, Ms. Hacksworth inquired about mail addressed to Orion Alternative at John Gill and phone calls directed to the new Orion Alternative at John Gill campus. 

In response to Ms. Hacksworth’s inquiry regarding mail, Eliana García, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent confirmed there had been an address change made at the Post Office. 

In response to Ms. Hacksworth’s inquiry regarding phone calls, Director of Technology, Kyle Brumbaugh expressed he would re-route phone calls to Orion Alternative School at John Gill campus. 

10. School/Community Reports

10.1 Citizens’ Measure U Oversight Committee Year Two Report for 2018-19

The School Board tabled this agenda item for the January 2020 agenda.

10.2 Review of Evaluations of Actions and Services for School Plan and Student Achievement 2019-20

Linda Montes, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, Prek-5 briefly reviewed the SPSA process with School Board members. The School Board and Superintendent Baker thanked Ms. Montes for her exceptional work in the completion of the SPSAs.

11. Bond Program Consent Items (Action Required)

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

11.1 Recommendation re: Approval of Change Order #5 for Kennedy Middle School Administration Building and Parking Lot Project with Beals Martin

11.2 Recommendation re: Approval of Agreement for 909 Roosevelt Avenue Site Construction with FE Controls

11.3 Recommendation re: Approval of Agreement for Construction Modernization Project at Kennedy Middle School with Cal Pacific

11.4 Recommendation re: Approval of Agreement for Construction Modernization Project at Henry Ford School with Cal Pacific

11.5 Recommendation re: Approval of Amendment #2 to Master Agreement for CSDA Architectural Services

11.6 Recommendation re: Approval of Agreement Project Authorization Forms for Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School, Garfield School, and Henry Ford School with Inspector of Record John Wong

11.7 Recommendation re: Approval of Vape Detector Installation Proposal for Kennedy Middle School with Atlas Pellizzari

11.8 Recommendation re: Approval of Proposal for 5 Year Maintenance Services for Redwood City School District Clock Speaker with AMS.net

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

11.10 Recommendation re: Approval of Amendment #3 of Agreement for Inspector of Record with Inspectacon

President Lawson (Ayes)

Vice-President MacAvoy (Ayes)

Trustee Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)

Trustee Márquez (Ayes)

Trustee McBride (Ayes)

12. Bond Program Action Items (Action Required)

There were no Bond Program Action Items.

13. Discussion Items

13.1 Discussion on Housing Affordability Initiative

Superintendent Baker addressed the School Board by providing a summary of his meeting with Trustee McBride and Vice-President MacAvoy and MidPen Housing regarding a feasibility study to determine whether the District Office could become an option for affordable housing for teachers and Redwood City School District staff. 

It was determined that Trustee McBride and Vice-President MacAvoy would serve on the committee for the feasibility study. 

13.2 Discussion on Stanford’s Acquisition of the Elan Redwood City Apartment Complex

Lucy Wicks, Director, Office of Government and Community Relations, Stanford University and parent at Roy Cloud School, addressed the School Board with a brief presentation about Stanford University’s acquisition of ELAN Apartment Complex. Ms. Wicks commented that the Stanford University feels a strong connection with its neighboring school districts and reiterated that Stanford University will partner with Redwood City School District.

In response to Ms. Wicks’ presentation, Superintendent Baker commented that there will be a long-term committee that will meet possibly two times per month to discuss collaboration amongst Stanford University, Redwood City School District, and Sequoia Union High School District. 

President Janet Lawson and Vice-President Alisa MacAvoy agreed to participate in the Stanford University/Redwood City School District Committee.

14. Consent Items

**Note: Vice-President MacAvoy requested that Action 15.5 be moved to Consent.

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

14.1 Recommendation re: Approval of November 13^th Board Minutes

14.2 Recommendation re: Approval of November 20^th Board Minutes

14.3 Recommendation re: Approval of Field Trip to the Marine Science Institute, Garfield Community School

14.4 Recommendation re: Denial of Claim

14.5 Recommendation re: Ratification of Warrant Register, November 1, 2019-November 30, 2019

14.6 Recommendation re: Approval of Non-Public School (“NPS”)/Non-Public Agency (“NPA”) Master Contracts

14.7 Recommendation re: Approval of Local Interagency Agreement(s) to Provide Education and Training to Occupational Therapists

14.8 Recommendation re: Approval of Agreement between the Redwood City School District and Citizen Schools for the Fiscal Year 2019-20

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

14.10 Recommendation re: Approval of Agreement between the Redwood City School District and United Through Education, Inc., Taft Community School

14.11 Recommendation re: Approval of Membership Agreement between the Redwood City School District and the City of Redwood City Acting as Fiscal Agent for Redwood City 2020 for the Fiscal Year 2019-20

14.12 Recommendation re: Approval of Revisions to Board Policy 4218 – Dismissal/Suspension/Disciplinary Action

14.13 Recommendation re: Approval of Addendum to 2019-20 Measure U Application for Garfield Community School

14.14 Recommendation re: Approval of Addendum to 2019-20 Measure U Application for North Star Academy

15.5 Recommendation re: Approval of Sequoia Healthcare District – Healthy Schools Initiative Grant

President Lawson (Ayes)

Vice-President MacAvoy (Ayes)

Trustee Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)

Trustee Márquez (Ayes)

Trustee McBride (Ayes)

15. Action Items (Action Required)

15.1 Recommendation re: Approval of the 2019-20 First Interim Budget Report for RCSD

Priscilla Aquino-Dichoso, Chief Business Official provided the School Board with a Power Point presentation on the 2019-20 first interim budget report.

The School Board and Superintendent Baker thanked CBO Aquino-Dichoso for her hard work and dedication on the 2019-20 first interim budget report.

The School Board approved the 2019-20 first interim budget report for RCSD (Díaz-Slocum/Márquez; 5-0).

President Lawson (Ayes)

Vice-President MacAvoy (Ayes)

Trustee Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)

Trustee Márquez (Ayes)

Trustee McBride (Ayes)

15.2 Recommendation re: Approval of Update on 6-8 Science Curriculum

The School Board approved the 6-8 Science Curriculum recommended by Assistant Superintendent Wendy Kelly; Green Ninja. Assistant Superintendent Wendy Kelly commented that after gathering further information on FOSS (Full Option Science System), she would make the formal recommendation to the School Board to also adopt FOSS.

The School Board approved the update on 6-8 science curriculum with the aforementioned recommendation from Assistant Superintendent, Wendy Kelly (MacAvoy/Márquez; 5-0).

President Lawson (Ayes)

Vice-President MacAvoy (Ayes)

Trustee Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)

Trustee Márquez (Ayes)

Trustee McBride (Ayes)

15.3 Recommendation re: Approval of Personnel Changes for 2019-20 School Year

The School Board approved personnel changes for 2019-20 school year (McBride/Díaz-Slocum; 5-0).

President Lawson (Ayes)

Vice-President MacAvoy (Ayes)

Trustee Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)

Trustee Márquez (Ayes)

Trustee McBride (Ayes)

15.4 Recommendation re: Adoption of Resolution 13, Approval of Education Code Options for Teaching Assignments

The School Board adopted Resolution 13, Approval of Education Code options for teaching assignments for Carolyn Deakers (Mathematics) (Márquez/MacAvoy; 5-0).

President Lawson (Ayes)

Vice-President MacAvoy (Ayes)

Trustee Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)

Trustee Márquez (Ayes)

Trustee McBride (Ayes)

16. Board and Superintendent Reports

16.1 Report from Board Members and Superintendent

Trustee McBride reported attending a Bond Committee meeting. Trustee McBride reported also meeting with MidPen Housing, together with Vice-President MacAvoy and Superintendent Baker. Trustee McBride met with Bond Program Director Don Dias and Christopher Beth, Redwood City, Superintendent Parks, Recreation and Community Services to discuss the Miracle League of the Peninsula. Furthermore, Trustee McBride met with Trustee Díaz-Slocum, Superintendent Baker and CBO Aquino-Dichoso to discuss the First Interim Budget Report. Lastly, Trustee McBride reported attending the California School Boards Association Annual Education Conference and Trade Show. 

Trustee Márquez reported attending the California School Boards Association Annual Education Conference and Trade Show and commented it had been a great experience!

Trustee Díaz-Slocum reported attending a Budget Committee meeting, in addition to the California School Boards Association Annual Education Conference and Trade Show. 

Vice-President MacAvoy reported attending the California School Boards Association Annual Education Conference and Trade Show. Vice-President MacAvoy also attended the Familia Unidas Graduation Ceremony, where the first Matemáticas Pilot – showcasing various math projects had taken place. Furthermore, Vice-President MacAvoy attended Assemblymember Mark Berman’s Rountable meeting and expressed that there were a lot of great comments! Vice-President MacAvoy also reported attending a Wellness Committee meeting. 

President Lawson reported attending the Wellness Committee meeting and the Bond Program meeting. President Lawson attended the Roy Cloud Coffee with the Superintendent Coffee and also the Principal’s Honor Roll Ceremony at Kennedy Middle School.

Superintendent Baker reported attending many of the same events as School Board Members. Superintendent Baker reported attending the California School Boards Association Annual Education Conference and Trade Show and commented that this year’s conference had been a great one. Superintendent Baker reported that he held Coffee with the Superintendent at Roy Cloud and Henry Ford. Superintendent Baker also attended the 2x2x2 meeting and reminded School Board members about the Annual Cabinet Holiday Breakfast. 

17. Information

There were no information items. 

18. Correspondence

Trustee Díaz-Slocum reported receiving an email from the Mandarin Immersion Program. All board members reported receiving the same email.

19. Other Business/Suggested Items for Future Agenda

Vice-President MacAvoy requested that a recognition acknowledging the Measure H Campaign Team be agendized for a future board meeting.

Vice-President MacAvoy commented that she would work on a climate resolution with Superintendent Baker. 

20. Board Agenda Calendar

20.1 Changes to the Board Agenda Schedule

There were no changes to the board agenda schedule. 

21. Adjournment (Action Required)

The board adjourned the meeting at 9:30 p.m. (Díaz-Slocum/Márquez; 5-0).

María Díaz-Slocum, Clerk