October 17, 2018

OCTOBER 17, 2018

REDWOOD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Redwood City, California

APPROVED MINUTES OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

October 17, 2018

Call to Order

President Díaz-Slocum called the Closed Session meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. at the District Office, Redwood City School District (“RCSD”), 750 Bradford Street, Redwood City.

Present at the Closed Session meeting: President María Díaz-Slocum, Vice-President Dennis McBride, Janet Lawson, Alisa MacAvoy, Hilary Paulson, Superintendent Baker, Wendy Kelly, David Paliughi.

Oral Communication

None.

Closed Session – 6:00-7:00pm

The School Board, Superintendent Baker, and Wendy Kelly went into Closed Session at 6:01 pm.

3.1 Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release/Retention: Gov. Code 54957 (1 case)

3.2 RCTA Negotiations Update

3.3 Approval of Settlement Agreement (Special Education Department)

4. Reconvene to Regular Session at Approximately 7:00pm

4.1 Roll Call The School Board, Superintendent Baker, and Administration reconvened to Regular Session at 7:01pm.

4.2 Report Out on Closed Session from 10/17/18 (6-7pm)

President Díaz-Slocum reported that the School Board met with Administration and received information, but no action was taken on Closed Session Item 3.1. President Díaz-Slocum reported that the School Board met with Administration and received information, but no action was taken on Closed Session Item 3.2. President Díaz-Slocum reported that the School Board met with Administration and accepted the Administration’s recommendation on Closed Session Item 3.3.

Welcome

President Díaz-Slocum welcomed those present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Present at the Board Meeting: President María Díaz-Slocum, Vice-President Dennis McBride, Janet Lawson, Alisa MacAvoy, Hilary Paulson and Superintendent John Baker.

Others Present: Linda Montes, Wendy Kelly, Dave Paliughi, Antonio Pérez, Leslie Stafford.

Changes to the Agenda

Trustee McBride requested that Action Items 12.2 through 12.10 and 12.16, 12.17 be moved to Consent.

Approval of Agenda

The board approved the agenda as amended, (McBride, MacAvoy; 5-0).

Oral Communication

None.

School/Community Reports

9.1 Bond Program Update

Will Robertson, Project Manager, addressed the School Board with a bond program update.

9.2 Child Nutrition Services Report on California Alliance with Family Farmers

Anna Lague, Child Nutrition Services Director, provided the School Board with a presentation on the various food items offered to students during lunchtime.

Ms. Lague commented that RCSD provided to students local produce items from family farms from January 2018 through June 2018, which included: baby striped beets, blood oranges, and organic strawberries. Ms. Lague added that RCSD purchased a total of 68.30% of produce from local farms. The Redwood City School District ranks first place in purchasing produce from local farms.

The School Board and Superintendent Baker thanked Ms. Lague for her hard work and the presentation.

9.3 2018 Summer School Update to the Board

Linda Montes, Executive Director of Educational Services presented to the School Board and Superintendent Baker on the various summer school programs that were offered at the Redwood City School District. Ms. Montes commented that the offered 2018 summer school programs focused on intervention and enrichment.

RCSD partnered with the Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsula at Hawes Community School, Hoover Community School, Garfield Community School, and Taft Community School. Other summer school programs offered in the morning included reading and math intervention. In the afternoon, students experienced enrichment activities such as art, P.E. Galileo’s science curriculum and other activities with the Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsula. Other programs offered were the Big Lift Summer School and Valdes Math at Stanford University.

Ms. Montes commented that summer school does a great difference for students, especially students in the Migrant Education program.

The School Board and Superintendent Baker thanked Ms. Montes for her presentation and hard work!

Consent Items

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

Consent Items (Action Required)

10.1 Recommendation re: Approval of Field Trip Request to Año Nuevo, Roosevelt School

10.2 Recommendation re: Approval of Field Trip Request to Marine Science Institute, Hawes School (4^th grade)

10.3 Recommendation re: Approval of Field Trip Request to Marine Science Institute, Hawes School (5^th grade)

10.4 Recommendation re: Approval of 2018-19 Service Agreement between Redwood City School District Child Development Centers and United Education

10.5 Recommendation re: Ratification of Warrant Register, September 1, 2018-September 30, 2018

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

10.7 Recommendation re: Approval of NPS/NPA

12.2 Recommendation re: Approval of Adelante Spanish Immersion School Fire Sprinkler Add Service with Gelfand
12.3 Recommendation re: Approval of Garfield School and Selby Lane School Additional Hydrant Testing with Siemens

12.4 Recommendation re: Approval of Hawes School Electrical Add Service with Spencer and Associates

12.5 Recommendation re: Approval of Henry Ford School HVAC Services with CP Mechanical

12.6 Recommendation re: Approval of Environmental Add Services with School Site Solutions for John Gill School, Garfield School, and Taft School

12.7 Recommendation re: Approval of John Gill School Geotech Add Service with Ninyo and Moore

12.8 Recommendation re: Approval of McKinley Institute of Technology Construction-Related Testing and Inspection Project Authorization Form with Ninyo and Moore

12.9 Recommendation re: Approval of Program Advisor Add Service with CBRE Heery

12.10 Recommendation re: Approval of Roy Cloud School Topographic Surveying Add Service with Kier & Wright

12.16 Recommendation re: Approval of Personnel Report

12.17 Recommendation re: Approval of Staffing Update 2018-2019

President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)

Vice-President McBride (Ayes)

Trustee Lawson (Ayes)

Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes)

Trustee Paulson (Ayes)

11. Public Hearing to Increase School Facilities Fees (Commonly known as Developer Fees

Public Hearing commenced at 7:32pm. There being no speakers’ cards, Public Hearing was closed at 7:34pm.

Action Items

12.1 Recommendation re: Adoption of Resolution 11, Resolution to Increase School Facilities Fees (Commonly known as Developer Fees)

The School Board approved Resolution 11, Resolution to Increase School Facilities Fees (Commonly known as Developer Fees) (McBride, MacAvoy; 5-0).

President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)

Vice-President McBride (Ayes)

Trustee Lawson (Ayes)

Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes)

Trustee Paulson (Ayes)

12.11 Recommendation re: Approval of Orion School Modernization Project Bid Results and Construction Agreement with Argo Construction, Inc.

The School Board approved the Orion School Modernization Project Bid Results and Construction Agreement with Argo Construction, Inc. (McBride, MacAvoy; 5-0).

President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)

Vice-President McBride (Ayes)

Trustee Lawson (Ayes)

Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes)

Trustee Paulson (Ayes)

12.12 Recommendation re: Approval of North Star Academy Modernization Project Bid Results and Construction Agreement with Cal-Pacific Construction, Inc.

The School Board approved the North Star Academy Modernization Project Bid Results and Construction Agreement with Cal-Pacific Construction, Inc. (McBride, Lawson; 5-0).

President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)

Vice-President McBride (Ayes)

Trustee Lawson (Ayes)

Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes)

Trustee Paulson (Ayes)

12.13 Recommendation re: Approval of McKinley Institute of Technology Modernization Project Bid Results and Construction Agreement with Cal-Pacific Construction, Inc.

The School Board approved the McKinley Institute of Technology Modernization Project Bid Results and Construction Agreement with Cal-Pacific Construction, Inc. (MacAvoy, Lawson; 5-0).

President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)

Vice-President McBride (Ayes)

Trustee Lawson (Ayes)

Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes)

Trustee Paulson (Ayes)

12.14 Recommendation re: Approval of Kennedy Middle School New Admin, Family Center, and Parking Lot Project Bid Results and Construction Agreement with Beals Martin, Inc.

The School Board approved the Kennedy Middle School New Admin, Family Center, and Parking Lot Project Bid Results and Construction Agreement with Beals Martin, Inc. (Paulson, McBride; 5-0).

President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)

Vice-President McBride (Ayes)

Trustee Lawson (Ayes)

Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes)

Trustee Paulson (Ayes)

12.15 Recommendation re: Approval of Provisional Internship Permit

The School Board approved the Provisional Internship Permit for the following individual:

· Edgar Murillo, P.E. Teacher at both Garfield School and Roosevelt School. (McBride, MacAvoy; 5-0).

President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)

Vice-President McBride (Ayes)

Trustee Lawson (Ayes)

Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes)

Trustee Paulson (Ayes)

12.18 Recommendation re: Approval of Variable Term Waiver Request

The School Board approved the Variable Term Waiver Request for the following individual:

· Zena Fade, 7^th/8^th grade math position at North Star Academy. (McBride, Lawson; 5-0).

President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)

Vice-President McBride (Ayes)

Trustee Lawson (Ayes)

Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes)

Trustee Paulson (Ayes)

Board and Superintendent Reports

13.1 Report from Board Members and Superintendent

Vice-President McBride reported attending a Bond Program meeting on October 4^th and commented it had been a great meeting! Furthermore, on October 11^th, Vice-President McBride met with Scott Morten and Don Dias to discuss Miracle League of the Peninsula. Currently, Miracle League of the Peninsula, which is a softball league for children and young adults with physical disabilities, is using the Hawes School field. Mr. Morten would like to present to the School Board to provide them with further information about the league and the possibility of moving to a different school site for their Sunday games. Vice-President McBride added that Miracle League of the Peninsula would like to fundraise $2 million dollars for the placement of artificial turf, if a proposed plan is approved. Vice-President McBride attended the Roy Cloud School coffee and Assemblymember Kevin Mullin’s annual luncheon, where education was a topic discussed. Vice-President McBride, together with Trustee MacAvoy attended the Superintendent’s Advisory Council. Furthermore, Vice-President McBride attended the October 16^th board meeting and commented that he spoke to a parent after the meeting for about 45 minutes about the Special Education contracts. Vice-President McBride will work with Special Education Director, David Paliughi to generate a more detailed response to the parent.

Trustee Lawson reported attending the Chamber Education meeting with Vice-President McBride and Superintendent Baker. Furthermore, Trustee Lawson reported meeting with the SOGI (Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity) committee and expressed that great changes had been made to the LGBTQ policy. Trustee Lawson reported attending the Superintendent’s Advisory Committee meeting.

Trustee Paulson reported attending the RWC2020 Leadership meeting and commented that Jana Kiser’s evaluation had been conducted.

Trustee MacAvoy reported attending the Trauma Informed Conference and commented that there were many inspiring speakers. Trustee MacAvoy also met with a few Roy Cloud School parents about class size reduction, budget and the Superintendent’s Advisory Council. Trustee MacAvoy further added that she met with a new RCSD parent of a 4 year old and commented that she had a very positive conversation. Furthermore, Trustee MacAvoy attended the Superintendent’s Advisory Council meeting and attended the RWC2020 meeting.

President Díaz-Slocum reported attending the Superintendent’s Morning Coffees and thanked Superintendent Baker, Jorge Quintana and Michelle Remond for all of their great work! President Díaz-Slocum expressed that Superintendent Baker is diplomatic and upbeat during the morning coffees. President Díaz-Slocum commented that she is trying to recruit more students. Furthermore, President Díaz-Slocum added that Antonio Pérez is doing training with preschools and commented that he is doing an outstanding job!

Superintendent Baker reported attending many similar events as the rest of the board members. Furthermore, Superintendent Baker reported receiving parent emails about the upcoming changes in the School District and commented that parents are receptive and appreciative about being communicated of all the proposed ideas. Parents expressed that they appreciate being involved in the District’s problem solving.

Information

14.1 Redwood City School District Review of Connect Community Charter School’s Local Control Accountability Plan and Adopted Budget for Fiscal Year 2018-19