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June 26, 2019

JUNE 26, 2019

REDWOOD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Redwood City, California

APPROVED MINUTES OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

June 26, 2019

  1. Call to Order

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

Others Present at the open session meeting: Linda Montes, Wendy Kelly, Antonio Pérez, Will Robertson, Don Dias, Douglas Alsap, Melissa Eden, Whitney Glackner, Dominic Dutra, and many others that did not sign in.

  1. Oral Communication

None on closed session items.

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

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

3.2 Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Significant Exposure to Litigation: (1 case)

  1. Reconvene to Regular Session

4.1 Roll Call

The School Board and Superintendent Baker reconvened at 7:00pm.

4.2 Report Out on Closed Session from 6.26.19

President McBride reported that the School Board agreed to the recommendation from Administration on Closed Session Item 3.1.

President McBride reported that the School Board rejected the two litigation claims on Closed Session Item 3.2.

  1. Welcome

5.1 Welcome

5.2 Pledge of Allegiance

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

  1. Changes to the Agenda

Trustee MacAvoy requested to move all Bond Action Items to Consent.

Trustee MacAvoy requested to move Action Items 13.11-13.16 to Consent.

Trustee Márquez requested to keep Bond Action Item 10.2 on Action.

President McBride requested to remove the Information Items 15.3-15.5 and present them to the School Board in August 2019.

  1. Approval of Agenda

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

  1. Oral Communication

Douglas Alsap, Kennedy Middle School neighbor addressed the School Board with a couple concerns regarding river rocks placed on the Kennedy landscape, in addition to the new recently placed portables. Mr. Alsap commented that students have been throwing rocks across the street and commented on the loud noise coming from an external air conditioning unit placed on the portables. Mr. Alsap asked the School Board if the placement of the portables at Kennedy Middle School was temporary?

In response to Mr. Alsap’s concerns, President McBride replied that the placement of rocks is the responsibility of the City of Redwood City, but that the School District would alert the City to the concern to address it. Furthermore, President McBride expressed that the placement of the portables is temporary and should only be on campus for 2 years. President McBride assured Mr. Alsap that the Bond Program Team would look into his concern regarding the air conditioning system. The Board thanked Mr. Alsap for attending the meeting.

  1. School/Community Reports

9.1 Bond Program Update

Will Robertson, Program Manager for RGM and Associates for Measure T Bond Program Team provided the School Board with an update on the Bond Program construction projects.

  1. Action Items (Bond Program Items Only)

10.2 Recommendation re: Approval of Bond Program Legal Services with DWK, Amendment #3

The School Board approved the Bond Program Legal Services with DWK (Díaz-Slocum/Márquez; 5-0).

President McBride (Ayes)

Vice-President Lawson (Ayes)

Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes)

Trustee Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)

Trustee Márquez (Ayes)

  1. Consent Items (Action Required)

**Note: Trustee MacAvoy requested to move all Bond Action Items to Consent.

Trustee MacAvoy requested to move Action Items 13.11-13.16 to Consent.

Trustee Márquez requested to keep Bond Action Item 10.2 on Action.

President McBride requested to remove the Information Items 15.3-15.5 and present them to the School Board in August 2019.

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

10.1 Recommendation re: Approval of Adelante Spanish Immersion School Modernization Construction Proposals

10.3 Recommendation re: Approval of Electric Vehicle Charger Installation with CEI at Kennedy Middle School, Selby Lane School, and Clifford School 

10.4 Recommendation re: Approval of Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger and Software Purchase with Greenlots at Kennedy Middle School, Selby Lane School, and Clifford School 

10.5 Recommendation re: Approval of Kennedy Middle School Administration Building and Parking Lot Project Change Order #3

10.6 Recommendation re: Approval of McKinley Institute of Technology Modernization Project Change Order #2

10.7 Recommendation re: Approval of Geotech and Construction-Related Testing and Inspection Agreement Project Authorization Forms with Ninyo and Moore for Selby Lane School Parking Lot, Clifford School Solar, John Gill School Interim Housing, and Electric Vehicle Charging Projects 

10.8 Recommendation re: Approval of Additional Service for Reproduction and Printing with HED Architects for Selby Lane School and Taft School

10.9 Recommendation re: Approval of Program Advisor Services Amendment #4 with The Schoening Group, Inc.

10.10 Recommendation re: Approval of John Gill School Interim Housing Project Soil Off Haul Proposal with Team North 

10.11 Recommendation re: Approval of Garfield School and John Gill School Interim Housing Tree Pruning, Taft School Tree Removal, and Clifford School Tree Pruning with Davey Tree

10.12 Recommendation re: Approval of Hoover School Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Fencing Adjustments 

10.13 Recommendation re: Approval of John Gill School Interim Housing Construction Staking with Alpha 

10.14 Recommendation re: Approval of John Gill School, Roosevelt School, and Roy Cloud School DSA Legacy Closeout Support Proposal with CAW

10.15 Recommendation re: Approval of Hoover Community School Construction Agreements 

11.1 Recommendation re: Ratification of Warrant Register, June 1, 2019-June 20, 2019

11.2 Recommendation re: Approval of Final Reading and Approval of Revisions to Board Policy 5030 - Student Wellness 

11.3 Recommendation re: Approval of Disbursement of Measure U Funds 2019-20

11.4 Recommendation re: Approval and Selection of Reprographics Equipment Provider

11.5 Recommendation re: Approval of Disposal of Dated and Damaged Library Materials 

11.6 Recommendation re: Approval of Agreement between the Redwood City School District and Redwood City 2020

11.7 Recommendation re: Approval of 2019-20 Service Agreement between Redwood City School District Child Development Centers and Danielle Webb, Early Childhood Education Specialist

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

13.11 Recommendation re: Approval of Local Interagency Agreement(s) to Provide Teacher Interns and Student Teachers

13.12 Recommendation re: Approval of Personnel Report

13.13 Recommendation re: Approval of the Facilities Use Agreement between the Redwood City School District and Connect Community Charter School

13.14 Recommendation re: Approval of the Facilities Use Agreement between the Redwood City School District and KIPP Bay Area School, Inc.

13.15 Recommendation re: Approval of the Facilities Use Agreement between the Redwood City School District and Rocketship

13.16 Recommendation re: Approval of Site Plan for Student Achievement

President McBride (Ayes)

Vice-President Lawson (Ayes)

Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes)

Trustee Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)

Trustee Márquez (Ayes)

  1. Public Hearing

12.1 Public Hearing on November Parcel Tax Measure

Melissa Eden, Orion Alternative School parent, addressed the School Board with her concern regarding the way in which Parcel Tax dollars are spent. Ms. Eden commented that every time the School District decides to move forward with a Parcel Tax Measure, she does not feel that many changes occur. Ms. Eden reiterated that she would like to see the Redwood City School District implement changes, according to the ballot language.

Whitney Glackner, Redwood City Education Foundation member and co-chair for the committee campaigning for the upcoming Parcel Tax, addressed the School Board by expressing that the Redwood City Education Foundation is committed to serving the Redwood City School District. Ms. Glackner stated that the financial contribution of the Parcel Tax would be utilized to enhance education.

Trustee MacAvoy commented that she has had the pleasure of sitting in a few campaign meetings as a volunteer and has witnessed the support from community members willing to work on the Parcel Tax campaign. Trustee MacAvoy reiterated that the Redwood City School District is underfunded and receives funding from the State, contrary to its wealthier neighboring School Districts that receive funding through property tax and community funding. Trustee MacAvoy added that those working on the Parcel Tax campaign are also working to advocate for the Redwood City School District at a state level.

President McBride stated that he had attended the Parcel Tax Kickoff meeting and commented that there was a lot of great energy. President McBride added that he had left the meeting feeling excited and optimistic!

The Public Hearing meeting closed at 7:28pm.

13. Action Items

13.1 Recommendation re: Adoption of Resolution 29, Calling an Election for Approval of a Parcel Tax Measure on November 5, 2019

Superintendent Baker commented that the Redwood City School District would like to place a Parcel Tax Measure for approval at the November 5, 2019 election. Superintendent Baker reiterated that Parcel Tax money would be distributed amongst the school sites, in accordance to the Parcel Tax Measure ballot language.

Superintendent Baker added that Parcel Tax money would benefit the School District by reducing classroom sizes, in addition to attracting and retaining highly qualified teachers. Superintendent Baker also commented that currently, some school sites utilize their Parcel Tax money for science, technology, and engineering.

All School Board members were in favor of moving forward with placing a Parcel Tax Measure on the November 5th ballot.

The School Board adopted Resolution 29, Calling an election for approval of Parcel Tax Measure on November 5, 2019 (MacAvoy/Lawson; 5-0).

President McBride (Ayes)

Vice-President Lawson (Ayes)

Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes)

Trustee Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)

Trustee Márquez (Ayes)

13.2 Recommendation re: Approval of the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) for 2019-20

The School Board approved the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) (Díaz-Slocum/Márquez; 5-0).

President McBride (Ayes)

Vice-President Lawson (Ayes)

Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes)

Trustee Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)

Trustee Márquez (Ayes)

13.3 Recommendation re: Approval of the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Federal Addendum for 2019-20

The School Board approved the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Federal Addendum for 2019-20 (Díaz-Slocum/Lawson; 5-0).

President McBride (Ayes)

Vice-President Lawson (Ayes)

Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes)

Trustee Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)

Trustee Márquez (Ayes)

13.4 Recommendation re: Approval of 2019-20 Proposed Budget for Redwood City School District

The School Board approved the 2019-20 proposed budget for Redwood City School Distirct (Díaz-Slocum/Lawson; 5-0).

President McBride (Ayes)

Vice-President Lawson (Ayes)

Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes)

Trustee Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)

Trustee Márquez (Ayes)

13.5 Recommendation re: 7-11 Committee Recommendations for Leasing of Three Sites

Dominic Dutra from 3D Strategies provided the School Board with a Power Point presentation about the convening of the 7-11 Committee.

Mr. Dutra reviewed the initial proposals for Adelante, Orion, and Hawes with the School Board and Superintendent Baker. Mr. Dutra expressed that Menlo Church, Stratford Schools, Boostan Kids, Inc., the Peninsula Museum, and Creative Learning Center “CLC” submitted initial proposals.

Furthermore, it was recommended that a 3 year lease agreement with Creative Learning Center be finalized for the Orion site. It was further recommended that Hawes School be released back to the market and use potentially available grants to study the merits and feasibility for the District Office property.

Public Comments:

Mitu Bhargava, Adelante Spanish Immersion School neighbor, addressed the School Board by expressing her disappointment regarding the lack of neighborhood input throughout the discussion about leasing the Adelante site. Ms. Bhargava asked the School Board and Superintendent Baker if residents from the sites affected were invited to be participant of the 7-11 Committee. Ms. Bhargava expressed concern about the lack of parking around the Adelante neighborhood, in addition to excessive traffic during student drop off and pick up after school.

In response to Ms. Bhargava’s comment, Superintendent Baker expressed that the Redwood City School District had worked with the City of Redwood City to include information about the 7-11 Committee and information regarding committee member election process on their weekly newsletters.

Furthermore, Ms. Bhargava expressed that many of the current Adelante neighbors do not have children in the Redwood City School District; therefore, neighbors require representation within the 7-11 Committee.

In response to Ms. Bhargava’s earlier comments, Superintendent Baker added that the Redwood City School District also included information regarding the 7-11 Committee member election process in the Daily Journal and the San Mateo Daily.

President McBride expressed that the School Board is well aware of the traffic issues surrounding neighborhoods adjacent to school sites.

In response to Ms. Bhargava’s comments, Dominic Dutra explained that the Redwood City School District followed a State mandated process and also worked closely with counsel during the member election process for the 7-11 Committee.

Candance Lance, professor at Cañada College, addressed the School Board, by stating that there are currently about 60 housing units at Cañada. 5 year leases were extended to 7 and custodians have an opportunity to lease a unit at Cañada as well. Ms. Lance commented that offering housing helps retain qualified staff.

The School Board approved the 7-11 Committee recommendations for leasing of three sites (Márquez/Díaz-Slocum; 5-0).

President McBride (Ayes)

Vice-President Lawson (Ayes)

Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes)

Trustee Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)

Trustee Márquez (Ayes)

13.6 Recommendation re: Adoption of Resolution 30, The Education Protection Account

The School Board adopted Resolutions 30, the Education Protection Account (MacAvoy/Lawson; 5-0).

President McBride (Ayes)

Vice-President Lawson (Ayes)

Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes)

Trustee Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)

Trustee Márquez (Ayes)

13.7 Recommendation re: Adoption of Resolution 31, Funding for Preschool Programs for 2019-20

The School Board adopted Resolution 31, funding for (Lawson/MacAvoy; 5-0).

President McBride (Ayes)

Vice-President Lawson (Ayes)

Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes)

Trustee Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)

Trustee Márquez (Ayes)

13.8 Recommendation re: Adoption of Resolution 32, The Education Protection Account

The School Board adopted Resolutions 32, the Education Protection Account (Díaz-Slocum/MacAvoy; 5-0).

President McBride (Ayes)

Vice-President Lawson (Ayes)

Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes)

Trustee Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)

Trustee Márquez (Ayes)

13.9 Recommendation re: Acceptance of California School Employees Association Chapter V Sunshine Proposal

The School Board approved the acceptance of the California School Employees Association Chapter V Sunshine Proposal (Díaz-Slocum/Márquez; 5-0).

President McBride (Ayes)

Vice-President Lawson (Ayes)

Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes)

Trustee Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)

Trustee Márquez (Ayes)

13.10 Recommendation re: Approval of Governing Board’s Initial Proposal for Negotiations with the California School Employees Association, Chapter V, for 2019-20

The School Board approved the Governing Board’s initial proposal for negotiations with the California School Employees Association, Chapter V, for 2019-20 (Díaz-Slocum/Lawson; 5-0).

President McBride (Ayes)

Vice-President Lawson (Ayes)

Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes)

Trustee Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)

Trustee Márquez (Ayes)

  1. Board and Superintendent Reports

11.1 Report from Board Members and Superintendent

Trustee Márquez reported attending the 7-11 Committee meeting.

Trustee Díaz-Slocum did not have a report.

Trustee MacAvoy reported attending the Chamber Leadership Day event. Furthermore, Trustee MacAvoy reported attending a San Mateo County School Boards Association meeting. Trustee MacAvoy reported attending a 7-11 Committee meeting.

Vice-President Lawson reported attending a Bond Program meeting.

President McBride reported attending a Bond Program meeting.

Superintendent Baker reported meeting with Rafael Avendano from the Sienna Youth Center, Director of Facilities Martin Cervantes, Director of Transportation Ernie Epley, and Director of Community Schools Patricia Ortiz to discuss transportation services for students.

  1. Information

None.

  1. Correspondence

Trustee Díaz-Slocum reported receiving emails from Kennedy Middle School parents concerned about where students will be placed for the next school year.

  1. Other Business/Suggested Items for Future Agenda

None.

  1. Board Agenda Calendar

15.1 Changes to the Board Agenda Schedule

There were no changes to the board agenda schedule.

  1. Adjournment (Action Required)

President McBride adjourned the meeting by thanking all Cabinet members for all of their hard work during the school year.

Adding to President McBride’s comment, Superintendent Baker thanked everyone that also participated in the committees that convened throughout the school year.

Trustee MacAvoy also thanked teachers and parent leaders for helping the School Board and Superintendent Baker make hard decisions.

The board adjourned the meeting at 9:19 p.m. (Díaz-Slocum/MacAvoy; 5-0).

Alisa MacAvoy, Clerk