May 19, 2021
REDWOOD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Redwood City, California
APPROVED MINUTES OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
May 19, 2021
REGULAR BOARD MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE
1. Call to Order
President MacAvoy called the Closed Session meeting to order at 6:30 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 6:30-7:00pm
3.1 Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release/Retention (Government Code §54957) (1 Case)
3.2 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9
Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation. Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) – One Potential Case
4. Reconvene to Regular Session at Approximately 7:00pm
4.1 Roll Call
4.2 Report Out on Closed Session from 5.19.21
Report Out on 3.1 - President MacAvoy reported that the School Board and Superintendent Baker received an update from administration and accepted their recommendation.
Report Out on 3.2 – President MacAvoy reported that the School Board and Superintendent Baker accepted the recommendation from administration.
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
Superintendent Baker recommended to move Action Item 15.1 subsequent to School/Community Reports.
7. Approval of Agenda
The School Board approved the agenda as amended, (Díaz-Slocum, Lawson; 5-0).
8. Oral Communication
María Abundis, Kitchen Lead at Hoover Community School, congratulated 300+ classified staff for supporting staff and students during hard times.
Maria Stockton, Office Assistant at Clifford, commented that in the past, she has addressed the School Board about the fair and equitable treatment of CSEA staff. Ms. Stockton invited the School Board members to visit school sites and meet at least 2-3 classified staff in order to see the service they provide to the School District.
9. Community/Staff Recognition
9.1 Recognition of 2020-21 Induction Program Participants
Michelle Griffith, Director of Induction, presented to the School Board a Power Point presentation, which acknowledged the 34 teachers who participated in Year 1, Year 2, and Early Completion (ECO) in the Redwood City School District General Education Induction Program.
The 34 candidates met weekly with their mentors for guidance and support, over the course of a year, candidates completed an Individual Learning Plan including two inquiry cycles focused on an area of desired growth and equity related to the California Standards for teaching. 20 seasoned teachers, recommended by site administration served as mentors.
The School Board and Superintendent Baker thanked all the Induction Program candidates, as well as their mentors for their incredible work!
9.2 Recognition of Retiree Staff
The School Board, Superintendent Baker and the Human Resources Department acknowledged and honored 35 retired staff for their many years of service to the Redwood City School District.
The School Board and Superintendent Baker were presented with a PowerPoint presentation which showcased pictures and quotes from all the retirees.
The School Board and Superintendent Baker congratulated and thanked all the retirees for all of their wonderful support throughout the years and wished them a happy retirement!
10. School/Community Reports
10.1 Orion Alternative School’s Multicultural Presentation
Principal Katherine Rivera presented to the School Board and Superintendent Baker the multicultural presentation centered on Kenya. Principal Rivera spoke about the various activities students participate in to celebrate the culture and traditions of Kenya.
The School Board and Superintendent Baker thanked Principal Rivera, teachers, staff, students and parents for their hard work on the multicultural presentation.
***** Action Item 15.1*****
Superintendent Baker recommended that Action Item 15.1 be moved subsequent to the School/Community Reports.
15.1 Recommendation re: Adoption of Resolution 21, Approval of Lease between the Redwood City School District and Wagner Schoolhouse LLC for 3150 Granger Way – attachment
Janet Mueller, attorney with Dannis Woliver Kelley; Dominic Dutra, Founder of 3D Strategies; and Joseph Wagner, owner of Harper School addressed the School Board by stating that Wagner Schoolhouse had met the leasing criteria for the 3150 Granger Way site.
The School Board adopted Resolution 21, approval of lease between the Redwood City School District and Wagner Schoolhouse LLC for 3150 Granger Way (Díaz-Slocum/Lawson; 5-0).
President MacAvoy (Ayes)
Vice-President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)
Trustee Márquez (Ayes)
Trustee Lawson (Ayes)
Trustee Wells (Ayes)
11. Bond Program Consent Items (Action Required)
The Board approved the Bond Program Consent Items (Díaz-Slocum/Lawson; 5-0), taking the following action:
11.1 Recommendation re: Approval of New Buildings, Modernization and Sitework Project Bid Package for Garfield Community with B MK Pipelines, Change Order #1
11.2 Recommendation re: Approval of Modernization and Barrier Removal Project for Roy Cloud School with Mar Con Builders, Change Order #5
11.3 Recommendation re: Approval of Measure T Bond Program Tracking List of Items Under $20k
11.4 Recommendation re: Approval of Track Refresh Proposal with Scapes
11.5 Recommendation re: Approval of Sewer Line Upgrade Proposal for Garfield School with MK Pipelines
11.6 Recommendation re: Approval of Additional Asphalt Proposal for Hoover School with Galeb
11.7 Recommendation re: Approval of Backup Generator Purchase Proposal for Clifford, Hoover and Roy Cloud School with Bayside
11.8 Recommendation re: Approval of Parking Lot Expansion Construction Agreement for Kennedy Middle School with O’Grady Paving
President MacAvoy (Ayes)
Vice-President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)
Trustee Márquez (Ayes)
Trustee Lawson (Ayes)
Trustee Wells (Ayes)
12. Bond Program Action Items (Action Required) 12.1 Recommendation re: Adoption of Resolution 22, Approval of Child Day Care (CDC) Ornamental Fencing Project Resolution and Construction Agreement for Hoover School with AAA Fence
The School Board adopted Resolution 22, approval of Child Day Care (CDC) ornamental fencing project resolution and construction agreement for Hoover School with AAA Fence (Wells/Lawson; 5-0).
President MacAvoy (Ayes)
Vice-President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)
Trustee Márquez (Ayes)
Trustee Lawson (Ayes)
Trustee Wells (Ayes)
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.
Deputy Superintendent Wendy Kelly provided an update about Covid-19 testing and vaccination collaboration in the Redwood City community. Furthermore, Deputy Superintendent Kelly provided an update on Covid-19 testing for staff.
13.2 First Reading and Discussion of Board Policy 0520.1 – Comprehensive and Targeted School Improvement
13.3 First Reading and Discussion of Board Policy 3110 – Transfer of Funds
13.4 First Reading and Discussion of Board Policy 3452 – Student Activity Funds
13.5 First Reading and Discussion of Board Policy 3471 – Parcel Taxes
13.6 First Reading and Discussion of Board Policy 5145.3 – Nondiscrimination/Harassment
13.7 First Reading and Discussion of Board Policy 6142.8 – Comprehensive Health Education
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)
The Board approved the Consent Item (Lawson/Márquez; 5-0), taking the following action:
14.1 Recommendation re: Adoption of District Mission, Vision, and Values
The School Board, Superintendent Baker and Administration convened to discuss the District’s mission, vision, and values on May 7th.
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 21, Approval of Lease between the Redwood City School District and Wagner Schoolhouse LLC for 3150 Granger Way
The School Board adopted Resolution 21, approval of lease between the Redwood City School District and Wagner Schoolhouse LLC for 3150 Granger Way (Díaz-Slocum/Márquez; 5-0).
President MacAvoy (Ayes)
Vice-President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)
Trustee Márquez (Ayes)
Trustee Lawson (Ayes)
Trustee Wells (Ayes)
15.2 Recommendation re: Approval of Expanded Learning Opportunities Grant Plan for 2021-22
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)
16. Board and Superintendent Reports
16.1 Report from Board Members and Superintendent
Trustee Márquez reported attending a Superintendent’s Advisory Council meeting. Trustee Márquez also reported receiving an update from the Citizen Bond Oversight Measure T Committee.
Vice-President Díaz-Slocum reported attending the Kent Awards Ceremony. Vice-President Díaz-Slocum commented it had been a wonderful event and she was happy to see the Redwood City School District be recipient of a Kent Award for its work on Equity Consciousness in the Time of Covid.
Trustee Wells reported attending the Kent Awards Ceremony, as well as the Citizen Bond Oversight Measure T Committee.
Trustee Lawson reported attending the Kent Awards Ceremony and commented it had been a great event! Trustee Lawson also reported attending a Bond Program meeting, as well as two Policy Committee meetings. Furthermore, Trustee Lawson attended a Workforce Housing Committee meeting and a Redwood City Together meeting.
President MacAvoy reported attending the Kent Awards and thanked Linda Montes, Assistant Superintendent for applying for a Kent Award. President MacAvoy also attended a Workforce Housing Committee meeting. President MacAvoy also attended a California School Boards Association meeting and a Delegate Assembly meeting.
Superintendent Baker reported attending many of the same meetings as School Board members. Superintendent Baker commented that he, Principal Anna Herrera from Taft Community School and Trustee Márquez would participate in a Facebook Live meeting, hosted by Supervisor Warren Slocum.
17. Information
17.1 Information on San Mateo County Investment Fund – April, 2021
There were no comments and/or questions from the School Board and Superintendent Baker.
17.2 Information on AR 4161.8/4261.8/4361.8 – Family Care and Medical Leave – attachment
There were no comments and/or questions from the School Board and Superintendent Baker.
17.3 Information on Administrative Regulation and Exhibit 4119.12, 4219.12, 4319.12 – Title IX Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedures
18. Correspondence
President MacAvoy reported receiving emails about RCSD’s Reopening Plan.
19. Other Business/Suggested Items for Future Agenda
None.
20. Board Agenda Calendar
20.1 Changes to the Board Agenda Schedule
The School Board and Superintendent Baker discussed convening on June 18th for a Board Retreat.
21. Adjournment
The school board adjourned the meeting at 10:26 p.m. (Márquez/Wells; 5-0).
Cecilia I. Márquez, Clerk