June 16, 2021
REDWOOD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Redwood City, California
APPROVED MINUTES OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
June 16, 2021
REGULAR BOARD MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE
1. Call to Order
President MacAvoy called the Closed Session meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. via Zoom Teleconference Meeting.
Present at the Closed Session Meeting: President Alisa MacAvoy, Vice-President María Díaz-Slocum; Trustees Cecilia I. Márquez, Janet Lawson, Mike Wells, and Superintendent Baker.
Others Present: Deputy Superintendent Wendy Kelly.
2. Oral Communication on Closed Session Items Only
None.
3. Closed Session 6:00-7:00pm
3.1 Update on CSEA Negotiations
4. Reconvene to Regular Session at Approximately 7:00pm
4.1 Roll Call
4.2 Report Out on Closed Session from 6.16.21
Report Out on 3.1 - President MacAvoy reported that the School Board and Superintendent Baker received an update from administration on CSEA negotiations.
5. Welcome
5.1 Welcome
President MacAvoy 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, Will Robertson, Liz Wolfe, Itzel Ramírez, and 25 additional attendees.
6. Changes to the Agenda
6.1 Changes to the Agenda
President MacAvoy requested to pull 11.1 Public Hearing for the Authorization, Execution and Delivery of an Energy Services Contract with Cupertino Electric, Inc. and Bond Program Action Item 12.1, Adoption of Resolution 24 for the Authorization, Execution and Delivery of an Energy Services Contract with Cupertino Electric, Inc. President MacAvoy added that these two items would be presented to the School Board at the next board meeting.
President MacAvoy requested to move Bond Program Action Item 12.2 to Bond Program Consent Items. Furthermore, President MacAvoy moved Action Items 15.2, 15.5, and 15.6 to Consent.
7. Approval of Agenda
The School Board approved the agenda as amended, (Díaz-Slocum, Wells; 5-0).
8. Oral Communication
None.
9. School/Community Reports
9.1 Kennedy Middle School’s Advanced Band Performance, “The Mandalorian”
President MacAvoy introduced Kennedy Middle School’s music teacher, Carol McNamara. Ms. McNamara presented to the School Board and Superintendent Baker, “The Mandalorian,” which was a video showcasing many of her students in the advanced band, who recorded their music individually. In addition to “The Mandalorian,” Ms. McNamara also played “The Pink Panther Theme.”
President MacAvoy, the entire School Board and Superintendent Baker thanked Ms. McNamara for a wonderful presentation and thanked all of her students for such an outstanding job, performing with their instruments.
10. Bond Program Consent Items (Action Required)
The Board approved the Bond Program Consent Items (Díaz-Slocum/Márquez; 5-0), taking the following action:
10.1 Recommendation re: Approval of New Buildings, Modernization and Sitework Project Change Order #9 for Taft Community School with Beals Martin
10.2 Recommendation re: Approval of Measure T Bond Program $20k and Under Items Tracking List
10.3 Recommendation re: Approval of New Buildings, Modernization and Sitework Project Change Order #4 for Garfield School with Duran & Venables
10.4 Recommendation re: Approval of New Gymnasium and Modernization Project Change Order #7G for Hoover School with Beals Martin, Inc.
10.5 Recommendation re: Approval of Final Plan and Field Review Invoice for Adelante Selby School with the Division of the State Architect (DSA)
10.6 Recommendation re: Approval of Food Storage Backup Generator Construction Agreements for Hoover School with Various Trade Contractors
10.7 Recommendation re: Approval of Multi-Use Building (MUB) Backup Generator Construction Agreements for Clifford School with Various Trade Contractors
10.8 Recommendation re: Approval of Multi-Use Building (MUB) Backup Generator Construction Agreements for Roy Cloud School with Various Trade Contractors
10.9 Recommendation re: Approval of Additional California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Air Monitoring Project Authorization Form #31-6 for Orion Alternative School (Formerly John Gill School) with Ninyo and Moore
10.10 Recommendation re: Approval of Kindergarten Play Structure Asphalt Replacement Proposal for Garfield School with DaSilva
10.11 Recommendation re: Approval of Security Camera and Intrusion System Rough-in Proposal for Taft School with Siemens
10.12 Recommendation re: Approval of Phone Server Proposal for the District Office and Hoover School with AMS.net
12.2 Recommendation re: Approval of Security Camera and Intrusion System Construction Agreement for Various Sites with Siemens
President MacAvoy (Ayes)
Vice-President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)
Trustee Márquez (Ayes)
Trustee Lawson (Ayes)
Trustee Wells (Ayes)
11. Public Hearing
Per President MacAvoy's request, Action item 11.1 was pulled from the agenda.
12. Bond Program Action Items (Action Required)
Per President MacAvoy’s request, Action Item 12.1 was pulled from the agenda.
Per President MacAvoy’s request, Action Item 12.2 was moved to Bond Program Consent Items.
13. Discussion
13.1 Discussion on Reopening Plan for the 2021-22 School Year
Liz Wolfe, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, addressed the School Board by providing a PowerPoint presentation showcasing the reopening plan for the 2021-22 school year.
Assistant Superintendent Wolfe provided an update about the General and Migrant Education summer program, the Big Lift summer school program, and the Extended School Year program for the 2021 summer.
Furthermore, Superintendent Baker provided an update on the enrollment numbers for the 2021-22 school year. Deputy Superintendent Kelly provided an update on the Covid-19 safety protocols district-wide.
13.2 First Reading and Discussion of Board Policy 0420.42 – Charter School Renewal
13.3 First Reading and Discussion of Board Policy 0520 – Intervention for Underperforming Schools
13.4 First Reading and Discussion of Board Policy 1431 – Waivers
13.5 First Reading and Discussion of Board Policy 3230 – Federal Grant Funds
Deputy Superintendent Wendy Kelly reviewed the aforementioned policies and commented on some of the edits that had been made. There were no comments and/or questions.
14. Consent Items (Action Required)
**Note: President MacAvoy requested to move Action Items 15.2, 15.5, and 15.6 to Consent.
The Board approved the Consent Items (Lawson/Wells; 5-0), taking the following action:
14.1 Recommendation re: Ratification of Warrant Register, May 1, 2021-May 31, 2021
14.2 Recommendation re: Disposal of Obsolete Equipment, Child Nutrition Services
14.3 Recommendation re: Approval of Agreement between Redwood City School District and Dannis, Woliver & Kelley
14.4 Recommendation re: Approval of Agreement to Provide Meal Services to Connect Community Charter School and KIPP Excelencia Community Prep Charter School
14.5 Recommendation re: Approval of the Third Addendum Agreement between the Redwood City School District and One Life Counseling
14.6 Recommendation re: Authorization to Solicit Applications for Membership for Measure U Parcel Tax Citizens’ Oversight Committee
14.7 Recommendation re: Approval of Non-Public School (“NPS”)/Non-Public Agency (“NPA”) Master Contracts
14.8 Recommendation re: Approval of Agreement between the Redwood City School District and Maria Lucila Echeverria-Bustios for Child, Family and Community Liaison Services
14.9 Recommendation re: Approval of Agreement between the Redwood City School District Child Development Centers and Danielle Webb, Early Childhood Education Specialist
14.10 Recommendation re: Approval of the Participation Agreement for the Outdoor Education Program between the Redwood City School District and the San Mateo County Office of Education for the 2021-2022 School Year
14.11 Recommendation re: Approval of Measure T Citizens’ Oversight Committee Membership
15.2 Recommendation re: Approval of Agreement between the Redwood City School District and the City of Redwood City
15.5 Recommendation re: Approval of Science Instructional Materials for Grades 6-8
15.6 Recommendation re: Approval to Commence a Two-Year Process for K-5 Math Instructional Materials
President MacAvoy (Ayes)
Vice-President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)
Trustee Márquez (Ayes)
Trustee Lawson (Ayes)
Trustee Wells (Ayes)
15. Action Items (Action Required)
15.1 Recommendation re: Adoption of Resolution 23, Funding for Preschool Programs for 2021-22
The School Board adopted Resolution 23, funding for preschool programs for 2021-22 (Wells/Lawson; 5-0).
President MacAvoy (Ayes)
Vice-President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)
Trustee Márquez (Ayes)
Trustee Lawson (Ayes)
Trustee Wells (Ayes)
15.3 Recommendation re: Approval of Updated RCTA Contract Language and RCTA/RCSD Tentative Agreement
The School Board approved the updated RCTA contract language and RCTA/RCSD tentative agreement (Díaz-Slocum/Wells; 5-0).
President MacAvoy (Ayes)
Vice-President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)
Trustee Márquez (Ayes)
Trustee Lawson (Ayes)
Trustee Wells (Ayes)
15.4 Recommendation re: Approval of Preliminary Site Budgets for 2021-22 School Year
The School Board approved the preliminary site budgets for 2021-22 school year (Márquez/Díaz-Slocum; 5-0).
President MacAvoy (Ayes)
Vice-President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)
Trustee Márquez (Ayes)
Trustee Lawson (Ayes)
Trustee Wells (Ayes)
16. Board and Superintendent Reports
16.1 Report from Board Members and Superintendent
Vice-President Díaz-Slocum reported attending the Roosevelt School graduation. Vice-President Díaz-Slocum commented that the Roosevelt School graduation was well organized. Vice-President Díaz-Slocum expressed it was great to see students and staff back on campus!
Trustee Wells reported attending promotions and graduations at Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School, Henry Ford and McKinley Institute of Technology. Trustee Wells expressed it had been extremely special to be part of some of the promotions and graduations. Trustee Wells also attended two LCAP Committee meetings and expressed that Assistant Superintendent Liz Wolfe had done an amazing job on the LCAP. Lastly, Trustee Wells also attended Bond Committee meetings.
Trustee Márquez reported attending Orion’s, North Star Academy’s, Clifford’s and Garfield’s graduation and promotion ceremonies. Trustee Márquez added that at Clifford, the DJ played, “Memories” by Maroon 5. Trustee Márquez also expressed that all the graduation and promotion ceremonies had been wonderful, there were ceremonies where students gave speeches about perseverance and many other students received awards. Trustee Márquez also attended the live Zoom meeting with Supervisor Slocum, Superintendent Baker and the North Fair Oaks community, which encouraged families to send their students for in-person learning in the fall of 2021.
Trustee Lawson reported attending induction and SEPTAR meetings. Furthermore, Trustee Lawson also attended the RCTA Climate meeting, a Redwood City Chamber of Commerce meeting, a Workforce Housing Committee meeting, and a Wellness Committee meeting. Trustee Lawson attended the Hoover School, Roy Cloud and Kennedy Middle School graduations. Trustee Lawson commented that the speakers had been wonderful!
President MacAvoy reported attending some of the same events as other School Board members. President MacAvoy commented that she, together with Trustee Márquez, Assistant Superintendent Montes and Superintendent Baker participated in the National Urban Alliance presentation. Furthermore, President MacAvoy also attended the Asian Pacific School Boards’ Association meeting. President MacAvoy commented that she attended the Taft School virtual promotion ceremony. Lastly, President MacAvoy reported attending last CSBA Climate Task Force meeting.
Superintendent Baker reported attending many of the same meetings as School Board members and thanked all principals and assistant principals for doing such an outstanding job during the promotions and graduations.
17. Information
17.1 San Mateo County Office of Education Review of RCSD Second Interim Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2020-21
There were no comments and/or questions from the School Board and Superintendent Baker.
17.2 Information on an Extension for the Middle School History-Social Science (HSS) Adoption Process
There were no comments and/or questions from the School Board and Superintendent Baker.
18. Correspondence
None.
19. Other Business/Suggested Items for Future Agenda
None.
20. Board Agenda Calendar
20.1 Changes to the Board Agenda Schedule
President MacAvoy stated that a Closed Session for the Superintendent’s Evaluation had been scheduled for Friday, June 25th at 8:30am.
21. Adjournment
The school board adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m. (Márquez/Díaz-Slocum; 5-0).
Cecilia I. Márquez, Clerk