June 24, 2020
JUNE 24, 2020
REDWOOD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Redwood City, California
APPROVED MINUTES OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
June 24, 2020
REGULAR BOARD MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE
- Call to Order
President Lawson called the closed session meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom Teleconference Meeting.
Present at the Closed Session Meeting: President Janet Lawson, Vice-President Alisa MacAvoy; Trustees María Díaz-Slocum, Cecilia I. Márquez, and Dennis McBride, and Superintendent Baker.
Others Present: Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Wendy Kelly.
- Oral Communication on Closed Session Items Only
None.
3. Closed Session 6:00-7:00p.m.
3.1 RCAA Compensation Proposal
3.2. Public Employee Appointment/Employment (Government Code Section 54957) Titles: Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent
4. Reconvene to Regular Session at Approximately 7:00p.m.
4.1 Roll Call
4.2 Report Out on Closed Session from 6.24.20
President Lawson reported that the School Board received an update on RCAA Compensation Proposal and no action was taken.
President Lawson reported that the School Board received an update on Public Employee Appointment/Employment for Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent and no action was taken.
- Welcome
5.1 Welcome
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.
- Changes to the Agenda
Vice-President MacAvoy requested that Action Items 14.4, 14.5, 14.8, and 14.9 be moved to Consent.
Trustee McBride requested that Action Item 14.10 be moved to Consent.
- Approval of Agenda
The board approved the agenda as amended, (MacAvoy, McBride; 5-0).
- Oral Communication
None.
- Community/Staff Recognition
- Bond Program Update
Will Robertson, Program Manager for the Measure T Bond Program provided the School Board and Superintendent Baker with an update on construction projects across the School District.
- Bond Program Consent Items (Action Required)
The board approved the Bond Program Consent Items (MacAvoy/Márquez; 5-0), taking the following action:
10.1 Recommendation re: Approval of Modernization Project, Change Order #3 for McKinley Institute of Technology with Cal-Pacific Construction
10.2 Recommendation re: Approval of New Administration and Campus Modernization Project, Change Order #1 for Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School with ICC General Contractors
10.3 Recommendation re: Approval of the Modernization and Site Work Project Bid, Package D, Change Order #1 for Taft Community School with Atlas/Pellizzari Electric
10.4 Recommendation re: Approval of New Buildings, Modernization and Site Work Project Bid Package J, Change Order #1 for Taft Community School with PARC Environmental
10.5 Recommendation re: Approval of Time Lapse Camera Temporary Power and Installation and San Francisco Airport Noise Tower Relocation Proposal for Orion Alternative School with Vanden Bos
10.6 Recommendation re: Approval of Construction Management Consultant Fee Reconciliation Proposal for Orion Alternative School with RGM Kramer
10.7 Recommendation re: Approval of Additional Covid-19 Safety Compliance Officer Proposal for 2950 Fair Oaks Site, Henry Ford School, and Kennedy Middle School with The Safety Guys
10.8 Recommendation re: Approval of Tracking List for $20K and Under Items for Measure T Bond Program
10.9 Recommendation re: Approval of Active Construction Site Security Guard Services with Metro
10.10 Recommendation re: Approval of the Covid-19 Safety Compliance Officer Proposal for Clifford School, Garfield School, Roy Cloud School, and Roosevelt School, with The Safety Guys
10.11 Recommendation re: Approval of Construction Management Fee Amendments for Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School, Hawes School, Roosevelt School, and Roy Cloud School with Kitchell
10.12 Recommendation re: Approval of Kindergarten Play Structure Proposal for Hoover School with Park Planet
10.13 Recommendation re: Approval of Construction Management Fee Amendment #2 for Taft School with RGMK
10.14 Recommendation re: Approval of Modernization Project Special Testing and Inspection Services Project Authorization Form for Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School with Ninyo and Moore
10.15 Recommendation re: Approval of Soil Mitigation Special Testing and Inspection Services Project Authorization Form for Taft Community School with Ninyo and Moore
10.16 Recommendation re: Approval of New Network Operation Center (NOC) Firewall Licensing Proposal for Hoover School with AMS.net
10.17 Recommendation re: Approval of Storage Cabinet Purchase Proposal for Hoover School with Schoolsin
10.18 Recommendation re: Approval of eRate IT Switches Purchase Proposal with CDW
10.19 Recommendation re: Approval of Clifford School Modernization Construction Agreement
President Lawson (Ayes)
Vice-President MacAvoy (Ayes)
Trustee Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)
Trustee Márquez (Ayes)
Trustee McBride (Ayes)
11. Bond Program Action Items (Action Required) All Bond Program Action Items were moved to Bond Program Consent.
12. Discussion Items
- Discussion on Covid-19
Superintendent Baker stated that there were webinars that took place last week in order to obtain feedback from the community. Superintendent Baker commented that there were 247 questions made during the webinars and the answers would be available on Friday for members of the community to reference when needed.
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Wendy Kelly expressed appreciation for the input provided by the community. Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Wendy Kelly commented that there were several questions about why the School District was not proposing to reopen the school district for students 5 days a week. She added that the Redwood City School District has to continue to meet certain guidelines issued by the San Mateo County Health Department.
Maria Stockton thanked Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Wendy Kelly for a positive and effective meeting discussing concerns, recommendations and parameters for classified staff.
The School Board thanked Superintendent Baker and administration for all of their work on the distance learning plan.
- Consent Items
*** Note: Vice-President MacAvoy requested that Action Items 14.4, 14.5, 14.8, and 14.9 be moved to Consent.
Trustee McBride requested that Action Item 14.10 be moved to Consent.
The board approved the Consent Items (Díaz-Slocum/McBride; 5-0), taking the following action:
13.1 Recommendation re: Ratification of Warrant Register, June 1, 2020 – June 15, 2020
13.2 Recommendation re: Approval of 2020-21 Service Agreement between Redwood City School District Child Development Centers and Danielle Webb, Early Childhood
13.3 Recommendation re: Approval of Agreement between Redwood City School District and Maria Lucila Echeverria-Bustios for Child, Family and Community Liaison Services
14.4 Recommendation re: Approval of Disbursement of Measure U Funds for 2020-21 School Year
14.5 Recommendation re: Approval of Addendum Disbursement of Measure U Funds for 2019-20, Rocketship Redwood City Prep
14.8 Recommendation re: Approval of RCAA Compensation Proposal
14.9 Recommendation re: Approval of Personnel Report
14.10 Recommendation re: Approval of Employment Contracts for Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent
President Lawson (Ayes)
Vice-President MacAvoy (Ayes)
Trustee Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)
Trustee Márquez (Ayes)
Trustee McBride (Ayes)
14. Action Items (Action Required)
14.1 Recommendation re: Approval of the Covid-19 Executive Order Operations Written Report
The School Board approved the Covid-19 Executive Order Operations Written Report (MacAvoy/Márquez; 5-0).
President Lawson (Ayes)
Vice-President MacAvoy (Ayes)
Trustee Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)
Trustee Márquez (Ayes)
Trustee McBride (Ayes)
14.2 Recommendation re: Approval of 2020-21 Proposed Budget for Redwood City School District
Speaker’s Cards:
Katie Goetz, RCSD parent, expressed that there has been commentary on social media, between the Mandarin Immersion Program and the Orion Program regarding other funds that have been raised by Orion, which are paid by outside providers. Ms. Goetz reiterated that this money does not go through the District Office. Ms. Goetz commented that parents raise money to support teachers and their school community. Ms. Goetz continued by stating that the Mandarin Immersion Program supports the PTO and that the budget shown by the Business Department does not show the time and donations spent on both of the programs.
Sara Rutherford-Quach, commented that the Orion PTO and Mandarin Immersion Program are raising money for the 2020-21 school year. Ms. Rutherford-Quach commented that language immersion programs are very expensive.
Meghan O’Reilley-Green, commented that this year has been filled with accusations of unequal distribution of funds. Ms. O’Reilley-Green reiterated that they take good care of their school community, they have built partnerships and have worked hard as a community. Ms. O’Reilley-Green asked how would it be possible to have a better representation of that information in the RCSD budget? Ms. O’Reilley-Green said she hopes to raise more money for both programs.
Amy Huang, Mandarin Immersion Program parent, commented that there was a group of parents that felt compelled to speak today. Ms. Huang commented that a majority of parents had seen a conversation on Facebook. Ms. Huang reiterated that seeing those comments online were hurtful. Ms. Huang encouraged the community to steer away from divisive comments.
In response to the aforementioned comments, Trustee MacAvoy asked if the comments were written on Facebook to ensure that there wasn’t anything posted on the Redwood City School District website.
Susan Jorgenson, RCSD librarian, expressed her frustration and commented that she did not feel the transparency at all. Ms. Jorgenson said she was basing her facts on the presentation provided by Chief Business Official Aquino-Dichoso. Ms. Jorgenson urged that at a future board meeting, the inequity issue is addressed.
The School Board approved the 2020-21 proposed budget for the Redwood City School District (McBride/Díaz-Slocum; 5-0).
President Lawson (Ayes)
Vice-President MacAvoy (Ayes)
Trustee Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)
Trustee Márquez (Ayes)
Trustee McBride (Ayes)
14.3 Recommendation re: Adoption of Resolution 33, Funding for Preschool Programs for 2020-21
The School Board adopted Resolution 33, funding for preschool programs for 2020-21 (Díaz-Slocum/Márquez; 5-0).
President Lawson (Ayes)
Vice-President MacAvoy (Ayes)
Trustee Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)
Trustee Márquez (Ayes)
Trustee McBride (Ayes)
14.6 Recommendation re: Approval of School Plan for Student Achievement
The School Board approved the School Plan for Student Achievement (MacAvoy/Díaz-Slocum; 5-0).
President Lawson (Ayes)
Vice-President MacAvoy (Ayes)
Trustee Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)
Trustee Márquez (Ayes)
Trustee McBride (Ayes)
14.7 Recommendation re: Reading and Approval of New Board Policy 4113.5/4213.5/4313.5 – Working Remotely – attachment
The School Board approved the new Board Policy 4113.5/4213.5/4313.5 – Working Remotely (MacAvoy/Márquez; 5-0).
President Lawson (Ayes)
Vice-President MacAvoy (Ayes)
Trustee Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)
Trustee Márquez (Ayes)
Trustee McBride (Ayes)
14.11 Recommendation re: Adoption of Resolution 34, 403(b) Plan Document Amendment and Restatement – attachment
The School Board adopted Resolution 34, 403(b) plan document amendment and restatement (Díaz-Slocum/Márquez; 5-0).
President Lawson (Ayes)
Vice-President MacAvoy (Ayes)
Trustee Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)
Trustee Márquez (Ayes)
Trustee McBride (Ayes)
- Board and Superintendent Reports
15.1 Report from Board Members and Superintendent
Trustee Márquez reported attending her first virtual meeting with School Board members and Superintendent of Schools, Nancy Magee. Trustee Márquez also reported meeting virtually with Superintendent Baker and Vice-President MacAvoy.
Trustee Díaz-Slocum reported attending virtually a 2x2x2 webinar.
Vice-President MacAvoy reported participating in many calls with the County of San Mateo. Vice-President MacAvoy reported attending virtually the 2x2x2 webinar.
Trustee McBride reported working with a donor who has graciously donated 19 devices to the Redwood City School District. Trustee McBride reported that there will be more devices to come.
Trustee McBride reported attending a Bond Program meeting with Board President Lawson and Superintendent Baker. Trustee McBride also reported participating in the Facilities’ Committee webinar and commented it had been a great webinar!
President Lawson reported attending many of the same meetings and webinars as other board members. President Lawson reported meeting with the demographer, Trustee McBride and Superintendent Baker in the morning to discuss next steps at a future board meeting.
Superintendent Baker reported attending many of the same meetings as the board members.
- Information
- Information on San Mateo County Investment Fund – May 2020
There were no comments or questions from the School Board or Superintendent Baker.
- Contract Update Information and Credit Card Summary
There were no comments or questions from the School Board or Superintendent Baker.
- Correspondence
All board members reported receiving many emails regarding distance learning and the renaming of Adelante/Selby school site.
- Other Business/Suggested Items for Future Agenda
Superintendent Baker commented that there would be 3 special board meetings in July; July 15, 22, and 29th at 6:00pm.
- Board Agenda Calendar
19.1 Changes to the Board Agenda Schedule
There were no changed to the schedule of board agenda items.
- Adjournment (Action Required)
The board adjourned the meeting at 8:59 p.m. (Díaz-Slocum/McBride; 5-0).
María Díaz-Slocum, Clerk