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March 11, 2020

MARCH 11, 2020

REDWOOD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Redwood City, California

APPROVED MINUTES OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

March 11, 2020

  1. Call to Order

President Lawson called the closed session meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. at McKinley Institute of Technology: 400 Duane Street, Redwood City. 

Present at the closed session meeting: President Janet Lawson, Vice-President Alisa MacAvoy; Trustees María Díaz-Slocum, Cecilia I. Márquez, and Dennis McBride, Superintendent Baker. 

Others Present: Wendy Kelly, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.

  1. Oral Communication on Closed Session Items Only

There were no comments received for Closed Session agenda items. 

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

3.1 RCTA Negotiations Update

  1. Reconvene to Regular Session at Approximately 7:09p.m.

4.1 Roll Call

4.2 Report Out on Closed Session from 3.11.20

4.2 President Lawson reported that the School Board received an update on RCTA negotiations and no action was taken. 

  1. Welcome

5.1 Welcome

5.2 Pledge of Allegiance

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

Superintendent Baker welcomed all attendees and apologized for the distance seating in the auditorium. Superintendent Baker commented he would provide the audience with further information under the Covid-19 discussion item.

Others Present: Antonio Pérez, Jorge Quintana, Melanie Davenport, Patricia Ortiz, Maria Stockton, Miriam Gallido, Abigail López, Brenda Cabrera, Alma Vázquez, Javier Flores, Claudia Lucatero, Jackelin Solorio, Jayden Alemán, Lisseth Gasper, Kevin Wagner, Jessica Flores Arroyo, Jill Melosh, Addyes García, Michelle Smith, James Carrig, Amy Seagrone, David Gil, Nicole Russo, Susanne Dunlap, Emily Sechaneep, Neveya Cerna, Whitney Wood, Brooke Wagner, Rebecca Dupre, Dr. Luis Velázquez, Kirsten McMullen, Sara Quach, Amy Huang, Paul Zugnoni, Jessica Osaki, and many others that did not sign in. 

  1. Changes to the Agenda

President Lawson requested to pull Consent Item 14.5 from the agenda.

Trustee McBride requested to add an item for Staff Recognition subsequent to the approval of the agenda.

  1. Approval of Agenda

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

7.2 Recognition of Staff

Trustee McBride and the entire School Board acknowledged and recognized Superintendent Baker and his staff for the tremendous amount of work done during the week to put in place safety measures related to COVID-19. Trustee McBride and the entire School Board also thanked the Maintenance and Facilities Department for their support and hard work.

  1. Oral Communication

Maria Stockton, CSEA President, addressed the School Board by stating that she made some remarks at the last board meeting that upset a few attendees. Ms. Stockton expressed that she would always addressed the School Board with the truth about Classified Staff. 

Miriam Gallido, parent of a TK student at Rocketship, addressed the School Board by requesting from the School Board and Superintendent Baker that Rocketship remain on one single school site. Ms. Gallido commented that a split site means split families and delays due to traffic. 

In response to Ms. Gallido’s comment, Superintendent Baker commented that the Redwood City School District is currently under negotiations with Rocketship. Superintendent Baker added that the Rocketship community would receive an update from Marie Gil. 

Abigail López, parent of a student at Rocketship, commented that she is grateful for her child’s academic success and therefore, opposes to have Rocketship on two different sites. Ms. López urged the School Board to keep Rocketship on one campus.

Brenda Cabrera, parent of a student at Rocketship, expressed her concern about having a split campus and having young students in the same campus as older students. Ms. Cabrera urged the School Board to keep Rocketship on one campus. 

Alma Vázquez, parent of students at Rocketship, commented that she receives a great level of support from the Rocketship community and added that her children are thriving academically. Ms. Vázquez requested that the School Board and Superintendent Baker reconsider keeping Rocketship in one site, in order to avoid the hardship of a split campus. 

Javier Flores, left the board meeting and did not comment.

Claudia Lucatero, parent of a student at Rocketship, addressed the School Board by expressing her embarrassment at having to request that Rocketship remain at one site. Ms. Lucatero urged the School Board and Superintendent Baker that Rocketship not be split into two different sites.

Jackelin Solorio, student at Rocketship, expressed gratitude towards Rocketship for the great level of education she receives there. Jackelin urged the School Board and Superintendent Baker that Rocketship remain in one site.

Jayden Aleman, student at Rocketship, commented that he would not like for his school to be split into two different campuses because he has many friends at his school.

Lisseth Gasper, student at Rocketship, expressed that she would like to have Rocketship on one site and commented that she likes her teacher a lot.

Kevin Wagner, left the board meeting and did not comment.

Jessica Flores Arroyo, student at Rocketship, addressed the School Board and Superintendent Baker by stating that she does not want a split campus. Jessica commented that she does not want to be separated from her friends and would like for Rocketship to be on one site.

Addyes García, student at Rocketship, stated that Rocketship is very supportive of her academic goals and would like for her younger sister to attend her same school. Addyes urged the School Board and Superintendent Baker to keep Rocketship on one site.

  1. School/Community Reports

9.1 Bond Program Update

Will Robertson, Program Manager at RGM and Associates – Measure T Bond Program Team, provided the School Board and Superintendent Baker with an update on the Bond Program construction progress. 

  1. Bond Program Consent Items (Action Required)

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

10.1 Recommendation re: Approval of Modernization Package A Change Order #1 for the New Gymnasium at Hoover Community School with Galeb Pavin, Inc.

10.2 Recommendation re: Approval of Network Operation Center Migration Agreement with CDW-G, Hoover Community School

10.3 Recommendation re: Approval of Special Testing and Inspection Project Authorization Form with Ninyo and Moore, Taft Community School

10.4 Recommendation re: Approval of Additional Portable Design Proposal with HED Architects, Roosevelt School

10.5 Recommendation re: Approval of Project Inspector Agreement Amendment #4 with Inspectacon

President Lawson (Ayes) Vice-President MacAvoy (Ayes) Trustee Díaz-Slocum (Ayes) Trustee Márquez (Ayes) Trustee McBride (Ayes)

  1. Bond Program Action Items (Action Required)

None.

  1. Public Hearing

12.1 Discussion of Permanently Renaming the 170 Selby Lane in Atherton Site, Currently on File with the California Department of Education as Selby Lane Elementary School, as Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School

Superintendent Baker commented that while everyone is aware that the Adelante community gave up its facility at 3150 Granger Way, he also knew that the Selby Lane families, enrolled in the Selby Lane Spanish Immersion strand, also gave up their school when it was reconfigured from a K-8 to a K-5 site. Superintendent Baker added that he knows that the families are quite content with the program, its leadership, and they were supportive of the district’s work, which resulted in the merger of the two programs into one. 

Superintendent Baker commented that the School Naming Committee met on February 11th to set norms and discuss how to publicize for individuals to engage in the process and submit suggestions for possible names. Th School Naming Committee met for a second time on February 21st, which was the deadline for individuals to submit their name suggestions and again met for a third meeting on February 28th to vote for their top three favorite possible names. 

Superintendent Baker recommend that the School Board rename Selby Lane Elementary School as Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School. Superintendent Baker added that this is the name that the school has been using since the start of the current year, which represents the two communities coming together. 

Vice-President MacAvoy commented that the were several parents who voiced concern about the process for naming the school. Vice-President MacAvoy reiterated that there was a School Naming Committee appointed, who followed diligently the guidelines established within School Board policy.

Michelle Smith, parent at Selby Lane/Adelante, commented that the recommendations from the community were ignored and further added that Superintendent Baker had provided his recommendation, which omitted the weighed points. Ms. Smith reiterated that she was open for a new name recommendation of the school. 

James Carrig, parent at Selby Lane/Adelante, addressed the School Board by stating that the School Board had assured the community that Selby Lane students would be taken care of; however, the recommendation made for the name is not what the community had chosen.

Amy Seagrone, parent at Selby Lane/Adelante, expressed her disappointment in the recommendation provided by the School Board and Superintendent Baker. 

Nicole Russo, parent at Selby Lane/Adelante, thanked the School Board and Superintendent Baker for their time on this matter. Ms. Russo expressed that she would like for everyone to feel included; however, her excitement for the new name of the school has been deflated. Ms. Russo commented that the Selby Lane and Adelante communities feel like they are against each other, when the merging communities should feel included and equally represented. Ms. Russo urged the School Board and Superintendent Baker to recommend a new name for Selby Lane/Adelante. 

Susanne Ruiz-Dunlap, teacher at Adelante, reiterated that she does not feel like Adelante is against Selby Lane. Ms. Dunlap encouraged all community members to be considerate of each other. 

Trustee Márquez commented that she has a child attend Selby Lane/Adelante and she feels that it would be best if the community comes together as a whole. Trustee Márquez expressed that the renaming of the school is a hard decision; however, it would be best if a decision was as a community.

The Public Hearing adjourned at 7:57pm. 

Superintendent Baker stated that the approval of the renaming of 170 Selby Lane would be presented to the School Board at the next board meeting.

  1. Discussion Items

13.1 Discussion of Potential Public and Private Partnership between Redwood City School District and The Sobrato Organization on a Joint Development Project

Peter Tsai and Sierra Sousa from The Sobrato Organization addressed the School Board and Superintendent Baker with a presentation to inform school staff, community members, and stakeholders of a potential public and private partnership between the Redwood City School District and The Sobrato Organization on a joint development project in Downtown Redwood City, located at 603 James Drive and 750 Bradford Street. 

The development project would create approximately 67 workforce housing units for RCSD staff and faculty at the corner of Jefferson and Bradford as well as an adjacent 170,000 square foot office building. The residential and office projects would be 6 and 7 stories, respectively, and both would sit atop a shared parking podium. There is a physical constraint on the 750 Bradford site due to a culvert, so combining the site with 603 Jefferson would allow for a more efficient parking layout as well as the ability to share parking stalls between the office and residential uses, maximizing parking efficiencies. Constructing both sites in conjunction leads to a viable development, which otherwise would be potentially infeasible due to physical constraints and costs. The Sobrato Organization and the Redwood City School District would like to submit a preliminary project application to the Redwood City Gatekeeper process. The Gatekeeper process is one in which owners of interested development projects submit a preliminary project application for consideration. From there, City Staff will summarize each application in a staff report to City Council for review and discussion at a public hearing. Depending on the number of applications, there may be multiple rounds of public hearings, with the number of applications being pared down each round until a handful of projects are selected to move through to the formal application process. Projects not selected will have to wait until a Central Redwood City Plan is adopted, which will take at least 5 years or more. 

The School Board and Superintendent Baker thanked both Peter Tsai and Sierra Sousa for their presentation and they expressed looking forward to partnering and working collaboratively with The Sobrato Organization.

13.2 Discussion on the Concept of Design and Construction of an Adaptive Baseball Field at Taft Community School, The Miracle League of San Francisco Peninsula (MLSFP) 

Scott Morton, Executive Vice President of The Miracle League of San Francisco Peninsula (MLSFP) provided the School Board and Superintendent Baker with a Power Point Presentation, which provided information about the concept of the design and construction of an adaptive baseball field and related amenities at Taft Community School site and to initiate discussions with the City of Redwood City to incorporate this project as part of a larger project to replace the entire authletic field.

Jill Melosh, community member, commented that her daughter participated in The Miracle League of San Francisco Peninsula (MLSFP) and it changed her life. Ms. Melosh added that there is a lot of joy out in the field and it is wonderful to see all the faces of children filled with excitement!

The School Board and Superintendent Baker thanked Scott Morton for his presentation and the hard work behind The Miracle League of San Francisco Peninsula (MLSFP).

  1. Consent Items

Note: President Lawson requested to pull Consent Item 14.5 from the agenda.

14.5 Recommendation re: Approval of the Amendment to the Agreement between the Redwood City School District and the County of San Mateo for Transportation Opportunities Districtwide for the Fiscal Year 2019-20

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

14.1 Recommendation re: Ratification of Warrant Register, February 1, 2020-February 29, 2020

14.2 Recommendation re: Denial of Claim

14.3 Recommendation re: Approval of the Agreement between the Redwood City School District and Zayo for Districtwide Internet Service Provider Selection

14.4 Recommendation re: Approval of the Amendment to the Agreement between the Redwood City School District and the City of Redwood City for the Support of the REACH Program at Henry Ford School for the Fiscal Year 2019-20

14.6 Recommendation re: Approval of the Agreement between the Redwood City School District and the City of Redwood City for Enhanced Support to the After School Program for the Fiscal Year 2019-20

14.7 Recommendation re: Approval of Addendum to 2019-20 Measure U Application for McKinley Institute of Technology

14.8 Recommendation re: Approval of Addendum to 2019-20 Measure U Application for Roy Cloud School

14.9 Recommendation re: Second Reading and Approval of Revisions to Board Policy and Administrative Regulations 1312.3 – Uniform Complaint Procedures

14.10 Recommendation re: Second Reading and Approval of Revisions to Board Policy 3230 – Federal Grant Funds

14.11 Recommendation re: Second Reading and Approval of Revisions to Board Policy 3350 – Travel Expenses

14.12 Recommendation re: Second Reading and Approval of Revisions to Board Policy 6145 – Extra Curricular and Cocurricular Activities

14.13 Recommendation re: Discussion and Approval of Revisions to Board Policy and Administrative Regulations 5131.2 – Bullying

14.14 Recommendation re: Discussion and Approval of Revisions to Board Policy and Administrative Regulations 5141.52 – Suicide Prevention

14.15 Recommendation re: Discussion and Approval of Revisions to Board Policy and Administrative Regulations 6171 – Title I Programs

14.16 Recommendation re: Discussion and Approval of Revisions to Board Policy and Administrative Regulations 6173.1 – Instruction for Foster Youth

14.17 Recommendation re: Discussion and Approval of Revisions to Board Policy and Administrative Regulations 6174 – Education for English Learners

14.18 Recommendation re: Second Reading and Approval of Revisions to Board ByLaw 9270 – Conflict of Interest

President Lawson (Ayes)

Vice-President MacAvoy (Ayes)

Trustee Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)

Trustee Márquez (Ayes)

Trustee McBride (Ayes)

15. Action Items (Action Required)

15.1 Recommendation re: Approval of the 2019-20 Second Interim Budget Report for RCSD The School Board approved the 2019-20 second interim budget report for RCSD

(McBride/Díaz-Slocum; 5-0).

President Lawson (Ayes)

Vice-President MacAvoy (Ayes)

Trustee Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)

Trustee Márquez (Ayes)

Trustee McBride (Ayes)

The School Board recessed at 9:18pm.

The School Board reconvened at 9:28pm.

15.2 Recommendation re: Interdistrict Transfers Starting with the 2020-21 School Year

Neveya Cerna Lombera, Mandarin Immersion Program student, addressed the School Board in Mandarin, Spanish and English. Neveya commented that she will be graduating from the Mandarin Immersion Program and has been one of the few students who travels approximately 2 hours daily to get to the program. Neveya expressed how thankful she was for everything she has learned in the program. Neveya also commented that although she is not a Redwood City native, her heart is in Redwood City. 

Whitney Wood, community member, addressed the School Board by speaking on behalf of the students whose needs are not being met. Ms. Wood asked the School Board to clarify their position on current students, in addition to better accounting of siblings for current interdistict transfers, as she believes those students are not accounted for a believes there should be a time limit. Lastly, Ms. Wood urged the School Board to not approve new out of district transfers to any program. Ms. Wood added that the School District simply cannot afford accepting new out of district students. Ms. Wood stated that the School District should prioritize its resources for those students that need them the most.

Brooke Wagner allocated her public comment minutes to Whitney Glockner Black. Ms. Glockner Black read a letter on behalf of a group of parents that urged the School District to not accept interdistrict transfer students. On behalf of several parents, Ms. Glockner Black stated that accepting interdistrict transfer students would be a misallocation of vital resources that would take away from underserved students in Redwood City.

Rebecca Dupre, parent at Orion Alternative Elementary School/John Gill Mandarin Immersion Program, addressed the School Board by commented that the Mandarin Immersion Program has been a true blessing to the School District, as they came with a great attitude and willingness to help. Furthermore, Ms. Dupre stated that the Mandarin Immersion Program came and helped a struggling PTA and helped them raise funds to continue the Outdoor Education Program and school dances. Ms. Dupre added that the Mandarin Immersion Program has helped all students, especially students that have struggled academically. The Mandarin Immersion Program parents have dedicated a lot of hard work and determination to make the program successful.

Dr. Luis Velázquez, parent at John Gill Mandarin Immersion Program, addressed by commenting that he has been greatly impressed by the incredible diversity, socio-economic diversity, and cultural diversity. Dr. Velázquez added that he and his family have found an inclusive community with the Mandarin Immersion Program, where everyone feels like family. Dr. Velázquez further added that his daughter is thriving academically in the Mandarin Immersion Program and feels like she belongs.

Kirsten McMullen, addressed the School Board on behalf of the students and their families that do not have a voice. Ms. McMullen stated that the School Board should make sure the Redwood City students are educated first. Ms. McMullen added that based on the RCSD budget, it is evident that there is not enough money for everything that needs to be done. Ms. McMullen expressed that Redwood City students should be prioritized.

Sara Quach, School Site Council Secretary for the Mandarin Immersion Program, expressed that everyone on campus is committed to the program. Ms. Quach added that since the Mandarin Immersion Program arrived, the academic scores of the former John Gill students have gone up, not just for the Mandarin Immersion Program students, but for the English strand of students also. Ms. Quach added that there are still unmet needs to be fulfilled; however, the Mandarin Immersion Program community is thriving and not allowing interdistrict transfer students to stay would eventually hurt the School District.

Amy Huang, Paul Zugnoni, Jessica Osaki, commented that the School Board would decide whether the program would continue of conclude. Over 95% of the parents in attendance at the board meeting, believe in the Mandarin Immersion Program and want to advocate for a bridge. The Mandarin Immersion Program community would like for the School District to open 2 new kindergarten classrooms to allow interdistrict transfer students. The community would also like for siblings of current interdistrict transfer students to be grandfathered into the program. Ms. Huang, on behalf of the Mandarin Immersion Program community stated that at some point, this was a program everyone believed in.

Superintendent Baker commented that when the Mandarin Immersion Program came to the Redwood City School District, Superintendent Christensen was the current superintendent. Superintendent Baker added that a lot of work has been put forth on the development of the program for three years, in addition to a lot of work from staff and parents. The staff involved in the program made sure that the right consultants were hired to launch the program. Superintendent Baker acknowledged that the Mandarin Immersion Program parents are worried about the growth of the program, as they have eloquently explained, the program continues to grow and flourish. Superintendent Baker further added that the program would continue to grow and flourish. Superintendent Baker indicated that he met with the Schools of Choice staff and determined that there are enough 5 years old students to sustain 2 kindergarten classrooms.

Superintendent Baker stated that during the current 2019-20 school year, there are a total of forty-four 5 year old students in the Mandarin Immersion Program and 7 of those students are TK. For the 2020-21 school year, there are a total of 45 students registered in the Mandarin Immersion Program and all are within the Redwood City boundary. 16 of the 45 waitlisted students are TK. Furthermore, there are 21 students on the waitlist and all 21 students waitlisted are requesting an interdistrict transfer. 6 of the interdistrict transfers are TK students and the other 15 students are kindergarten students. Superintendent Baker mentioned that 3 of the outside of the attendance area students have older siblings in the program.

Superintendent Baker recommended to approve the 3 siblings from out of the Redwood City boundaries to enroll in the Mandarin Immersion Program. There would be a total of 48 five year old students in the Mandarin Immersion Program. Currently, there are a total 4 children requesting to join the Mandarin Immersion Program and 3 of those students are from within Redwood City attendance zone. In closing, Superintendent Baker said that the program would continue to be strong; however, the School District would need to modify its outreach to in-district families. The program will not suffer, as it is strong to continue.

The School Board thanked Superintendent Baker for taking the time to express his thoughts about the program.

Trustee McBride asked Superintendent Baker if siblings had been considered for the following years?

In response to Trustee McBride’s comment, Superintendent Baker commented that he had not considered siblings for the following years.

Trustee MacAvoy made a motion to not accept new interdistrict transfers, considering that Superintendent Baker confirmed that there are enough Redwood City students waiting to enroll in the Mandarin Immersion Program.

The School Board approved to not accept new interdistrict transfer students (MacAvoy, Márquez; 5-0)

President Lawson (Ayes)

Vice-President MacAvoy (Ayes)

Trustee Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)

Trustee Márquez (Ayes)

Trustee McBride (Ayes)

Superintendent Baker commented that all current out of district transfers are grandfathered, so everyone that comes across his desk, will be approved, provided that attendance and behavior expectations are met. Furthermore, Superintendent Baker added that he could not deny services to interdistrict students who require special education services, in the event their district refuses to pay for their services. 

President Lawson commented she would feel comfortable allowing siblings of current interdistrict transfer students to enroll in RCSD, if there was a seat available. President Lawson noted that additional classrooms should not be opened to allow siblings of current interdistrict transfer students.

Trustee McBride made a motion to not allow siblings of interdistrict transfers; however, the School District would make an exception for the 3 interdistrict transfer students in the Mandarin Immersion Program for the 2020-21 school year. (Díaz-Slocum, MacAvoy; 4-1)

President Lawson (Ayes)

Vice-President MacAvoy (Ayes)

Trustee Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)

Trustee Márquez (Nay)

Trustee McBride (Ayes)

15.3 Recommendation re: Adoption of Resolution 18, Adopting a Conflict of Interest Code

The School Board adopted Resolution 18, adopting a conflict of interest code (MacAvoy/McBride; 5-0).

President Lawson (Ayes)

Vice-President MacAvoy (Ayes)

Trustee Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)

Trustee Márquez (Ayes)

Trustee McBride (Ayes)

15.4 Recommendation re: Adoption of Resolution 19, Determination of Order of Employment for Certificated Employees for Elimination of or Reductions in Particular Kinds of Services for Fiscal Year 2020-21 and Approval of the 2019-20 Certificated Seniority List

The School Board adopted resolution 19, determination of order of employment for certificated employees for elimination of or reductions in particular kinds of services for fiscal year 2020-21 and approval of the 2019-20 certificated seniority list (MacAvoy/Díaz-Slocum; 5-0).

President Lawson (Ayes)

Vice-President MacAvoy (Ayes)

Trustee Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)

Trustee Márquez (Ayes)

Trustee McBride (Ayes)

15.5 Recommendation re: Adoption of Resolution 20, Reduction or Elimination of Certificated Services for Fiscal Year 2019-20

The School Board adopted resolution 20, reduction or elimination of certificated services for fiscal year 2019-20 (Díaz-Slocum/MacAvoy; 5-0).

President Lawson (Ayes)

Vice-President MacAvoy (Ayes)

Trustee Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)

Trustee Márquez (Ayes)

Trustee McBride (Ayes)

15.6 Recommendation re: Approval of Release and Reassignment of Administrative Personnel The School Board approved the release and reassignment of administrative personnel (McBride/Díaz-Slocum; 5-0).

President Lawson (Ayes)

Vice-President MacAvoy (Ayes)

Trustee Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)

Trustee Márquez (Ayes)

Trustee McBride (Ayes)

15.7 Recommendation re: Approval of Declaration of Need for 2020-21

The School Board approved the declaration of need for 2020-21 (MacAvoy/McBride; 5-0).

President Lawson (Ayes)

Vice-President MacAvoy (Ayes)

Trustee Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)

Trustee Márquez (Ayes)

Trustee McBride (Ayes)

15.8 Recommendation re: Approval of CBEST Waiver for Substitute Teachers for 2020-21 The School Board approved the CBEST waiver for substitute teachers for 2020-21 (Márquez/Díaz-Slocum; 5-0).

President Lawson (Ayes)

Vice-President MacAvoy (Ayes)

Trustee Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)

Trustee Márquez (Ayes)

Trustee McBride (Ayes)

  1. Board and Superintendent Reports

16.1 Report from Board Members and Superintendent

Trustee MacAvoy reported attending a couple of online conference meetings with California School Boards Association about Covid-19. Trustee MacAvoy also met with a North Star student to discuss climate issues. 

Trustee Díaz-Slocum did not have a report.

Trustee Márquez reported attending the North Star Academy Forward Committee meeting.

Trustee McBride attended a Bond Program meeting and also met with a North Star Academy Forward Committee member. Trustee McBride also reported attending a Measure T meeting. Trustee McBride commented that it would be best if field trip requests are approved by the Superintendent, rather than agendized for School Board approval. Trustee McBride further added that many families have already paid for the Grand Canyon trip and hoped that the families who have spent money on field trips could be reimbursed. 

President Lawson reported attending a Measure T Oversight Committee meeting and attended a joint meeting with Stanford University and Sequoia Union High School District and commented there was an extensive discussion centered on mental health. 

Superintendent Baker reported attending many of the same events as School Board members and also attended a meeting at the San Mateo County Office of Education to discuss Covid-19. Superintendent Baker commented that some of the topics discussed during the meeting were plans to transition to distance learning in the event schools closed. Superintendent Baker added that Assistant Superintendents Linda Montes and Wendy Kelly are working on a plan for distance learning. Superintendent Baker further commented that he did not have the authority to close schools due to Covid-19; however, the School District would have to follow direction from the San Mateo County Health Department in the event they make the decision to close schools. Superintendent Baker added that a neighboring schools district is recommending to close its schools.

  1. Information

17.1 2019-20 Second Quarter Williams Report Information

Trustee McBride commented that the Williams Report does not provide detailed information about the filed complaints.

In response to Trustee McBride’s comment, Assistant Superintendent Linda Montes commented that the San Mateo County Office of Education issues a Williams Report without detailed information due to privacy protection. Assistant Superintendent Linda Montes further added that she could share details about the complaint and report with the School Board members, upon request.

Superintendent Baker added that a full report on Uniform Complaint Procedures with the Redwood City School District would be shared with the Federal Program Monitoring. 

  1. Correspondence

All board members reported receiving many emails from parents, staff and community members about the agenda items presented earlier in the evening.

President Lawson stated that she met with a parent of a student that received special education services to discuss their experience with the School District.

  1. Other Business/Suggested Items for Future Agenda

Superintendent Baker commented a follow up discussion item on Covid-19 would be added to the next board meeting. 

  1. Board Agenda Calendar

20.1 Changes to the Board Agenda Schedule

Superintendent Baker stated that a report on DELAC and ELPAC would be scheduled for the April 1st board meeting.

  1. Adjournment (Action Required)

The board adjourned the meeting at 11:23 p.m. (MacAvoy/Díaz-Slocum; 5-0).

María Díaz-Slocum, Clerk