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September 26, 2018

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

REDWOOD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Redwood City, California

APPROVED MINUTES OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

September 26, 2018

  1. 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.

  1. Oral Communication

None.

  1. Closed Session – 6:00-7:00pm

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

3.1 CSEA Negotiations Update

3.2 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 9/25/18 (6-7pm)

President Díaz-Slocum reported that the School Board met to review the Superintendent’s evaluation.

4.3 Report Out on Closed Session from 9/26/18 (6-7pm)

Closed Session – CSEA Negotiations Update President Díaz-Slocum reported that the School Board received information from County Counsel; however, no action was taken.

Approval of Settlement Agreement (Special Education Department) President Díaz-Slocum reported that the School Board took no action on the Approval of the Settlement Agreement for the Special Education Department.

  1. 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.

  1. Changes to the Agenda

No changes to the agenda.

  1. Approval of Agenda

The board approved the agenda as submitted, (Paulson, MacAvoy; 5-0)

  1. Oral Communication

None.

  1. School/Community Reports

9.1 Bond Program Update

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

9.2 KIPP Excelencia Community Prep Report

KIPP Excelencia Community Prep Principal Liz Coughenour, Director of Growth & Advocacy Ana María Aristizabal and Growth Manager Mackenzie Wagner addressed the School Board with a Power Presentation on KIPP’s mission, values, vision, data on student enrollment, overview of their academic program, academic achievements, school culture, budget, and extracurricular activities.

9.3 Professional Development Day – August 14, 2018

Antonio Pérez, Director of Assessment/Student Services provided the School Board with a presentation on the Professional Development Day that took place on August 14th.

9.4 Climate Survey Board Report

Superintendent Baker recommended that the Climate Survey be presented to the School Board at the October 24th Board meeting.

  1. Consent Items

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

10.1 Recommendation re: Approval of September 12th Board Meeting Minutes

10.2 Recommendation re: Approval of Field Trip Request to Marine Science Institute, Roosevelt School

10.3 Recommendation re: Approval of Field Trip Request to Yosemite National Park, McKinley Institute of Technology

10.4 Recommendation re: Approval of Free-Wheels Program, Special Education Department

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

10.6 Recommendation re: Approval of NPS/NPA Contracts

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

10.8 Recommendation re: Approval of Agreement between Connie Alonzo-Frisz and the Redwood City School District – Garfield School for the 2018-19 School Year

10.9 Recommendation re: Approval of Service Agreement for the Provision of Election Services between the San Mateo County Superintendent of Schools (Relating to the Redwood City School District) and the San Mateo County Chief Elections Officer & Assessor – County Clerk – Recorder

10.10 Recommendation re: Disposal or Sale of Obsolete Equipment

10.11 Recommendation re: Approval of Addendum to 2018-19 Measure U Application for Garfield Community School

10.12 Recommendation re: Approval of Board Policy 5131.2 – Bullying

10.13 Recommendation re: Approval of Board Policy 6174 – Education for English Learners

President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)

Vice-President McBride (Ayes)

Trustee Lawson (Ayes)

Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes)

Trustee Paulson (Ayes)

11. Public Hearing (Not an Action Item) 11.1 Public Hearing on Energy Conservation Service Contract with REC Solar Commercial Corporation

Public Hearing opened at 8:32pm. There were no speakers’ cards regarding the Public Hearing. Public Hearing closed at 8:34pm.

 

  1. Action Items

12.1 Recommendation re: Adoption of Resolution 10, Resolution to Enter Into an Energy Service Contract

The School Board approved Resolution 10, Resolution to Enter Into an Energy Service Contract (Lawson, Paulson; 5-0).

President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)

Vice-President McBride (Ayes)

Trustee Lawson (Ayes)

Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes)

Trustee Paulson (Ayes)

12.2 Recommendation re: Approval of Energy Service Design-Build Agreement, Operations and Maintenance Agreement, and Performance Guarantee

The School Board approved the Energy Service Design-Build Agreement, Operations and Maintenance Agreement and Performance Guarantee (Paulson, MacAvoy; 5-0).

President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)

Vice-President McBride (Ayes)

Trustee Lawson (Ayes)

Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes)

Trustee Paulson (Ayes)

12.3 Recommendation re: Approval of Resolution 9, Sufficiency of Instructional Materials

The School Board approved Resolution 9, Sufficiency of Instructional Materials (Lawson, Paulson; 5-0).

President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)

Vice-President McBride (Ayes)

Trustee Lawson (Ayes)

Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes)

Trustee Paulson (Ayes)

12.4 Recommendation re: Nomination for CSBA Directors-at-Large

The School Board did not nominate a candidate for the CSBA Directors-at-Large. No voting took place.

President Díaz-Slocum (Abstain)

Vice-President McBride (Abstain)

Trustee Lawson (Abstain)

Trustee MacAvoy (Abstain)

Trustee Paulson (Abstain)

  1. Board and Superintendent Reports

13.1 Report from Board Members and Superintendent

Trustee Lawson reported attending a Superintendent’s Coffee with Vice-President McBride.

Vice-President McBride reported attending Adelante Spanish Immersion’s Coffee with Superintendent Baker. Vice-President McBride expressed it had been a great meeting! Vice-President McBride also attended the Professional Development meeting and Bond Program meeting. Vice-President McBride visited the Miracle League Baseball Team. Lastly, Vice-President McBride attended the Orion School’s Coffee with the Superintendent and commented there had been a great turn out.

Trustee Paulson, together with Trustee MacAvoy attended the Mark Berman Closing the Math Gap meeting. Trustee Paulson reported that she and Vice-President McBride met with Director of Communications, Jorge Quintana to discuss deadlines for kindergarten events.

Trustee MacAvoy commented that she attended some of the same events as Trustee Paulson. Trustee MacAvoy reported attending the Superintendent’s Advisory Council meeting and commented that there had been great participation from the Superintendent’s Advisory Council members. Trustee MacAvoy also reported attending the Mark Berman Full and Fair Funding meeting.

President Díaz-Slocum reported attending the Superintendent’s Morning Coffee at John Gill School and McKinley Institute of Technology with Superintendent Baker, Director of Communications Jorge Quintana and CBO Priscilla Aquino-Dichoso. President Díaz-Slocum commented it was great to see CBO Aquino-Dichoso attend the morning coffees. President Díaz-Slocum also attended the North Fair Oaks Council meeting.

Superintendent Baker reported attending many Superintendent Coffees and commented that the majority of the coffees had been well attended. Superintendent Baker commented that he was pleased to see many Orion parents receptive with the upcoming possible changes throughout the Redwood City School District. Superintendent Baker commented that there would be a special session meeting on October 16th at McKinley Institute of Technology, and two additional community engagement meetings at MIT on October 22nd from 6-8pm and October 25th at Taft Community School from 6-8pm.

  1. Information

14.1 San Mateo County Office of Education Review of RCSD Local Control

Vice-President McBride commented that the San Mateo County Office of Education stated on their letter that the Redwood City School District has not provided raises for Classified Staff. Vice-President McBride expressed that the aforementioned information is incorrect and we have to inform the San Mateo County Office of Education about it.

14.2 2017-2018 Unaudited Actuals for Connect Community Charter School

There were no comments or questions from the School Board and Superintendent Baker.

14.3 2017-2018 Unaudited Actuals for KIPP Excelencia Community Prep

There were no comments or questions from the School Board and Superintendent Baker.

14.4 2017-2018 Unaudited Actuals for Rocketship Redwood City Prep

There were no comments or questions from the School Board and Superintendent Baker.

14.5 Information on San Mateo County Investment Fund – August 2018

There were no comments or questions from the School Board and Superintendent Baker.

  1. Correspondence

Trustee Lawson reported receiving an email from a KIPP Excelencia Community Prep parent inviting her to visit the school in addition; Trustee Lawson received another email from a John Gill parent regarding the Mandarin Immersion Program.

Trustee Paulson reported receiving an anonymous letter regarding Fair Oaks Community School.

President Díaz-Slocum reported receiving an email about the closure of Orion School. In addition to receiving an email from a John Gill School parent.

Superintendent Baker reported receiving a letter from Betty Casey regarding content area for 3rd grade students.

  1. Other Business/Suggested Items for Future Agenda

President Díaz-Slocum would like for the Board Goals to be placed on the agenda for a future discussion.

President Díaz-Slocum reported that there would be a Closed Session to discuss the Superintendent’s Evaluation.

  1. Board Agenda Calendar

17.1 Changes to the Board Agenda Schedule

None.

  1. Adjournment (Action Required)

The board adjourned the meeting at 9:13 p.m. (McBride/Paulson; 5-0).

Janet Lawson, Clerk