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April 27, 2022

REDWOOD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Redwood City, California

APPROVED MINUTES OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

April 27, 2022

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

1.         Call to Order  

 

President Díaz-Slocum called the regular board meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom Teleconference Meeting. 

 

Present at the Regular Board Meeting: President Díaz-Slocum, Vice-President Cecilia I. Márquez; Trustees Janet Lawson, Mike Wells, Alisa MacAvoy; and Superintendent Baker. 

 

2.         Welcome

 

2.1     Welcome

2.2     Pledge of Allegiance      

 

President Díaz-Slocum welcomed those present.  The School Board dispensed with the Pledge of Allegiance.    

 

Others Present During the Regular Board Meeting:  Wendy Kelly, Liz Wolfe, Priscilla Aquino-Dichoso, Don Dias, Will Robertson, Jorge Quintana, Antonio Pérez, Kyle Brumbaugh, Martin Cervantes, Itzel Ramírez, Gonzálo Cordova, and many other attendees.

 

3.         Changes to the Agenda

 

Trustee Wells requested to move Action Items 9.7 through 9.13 to Consent.

 

President Díaz-Slocum requested to add 5.1, Community Recognition.

 

Superintendent Baker requested to move Action Item 8.4 to follow 5.1, Community Recognition. 

 

4.         Approval of Agenda

 

The board approved the agenda as amended, (Lawson, Wells; 5-0).

 

5.         Oral Communication

 

None.

 

 

5.1     Community Recognition

Superintendent Baker introduced, Melissa Boudwin, who was recently hired as Roy Cloud School’s new principal. 

 

Ms. Boudwin expressed that she comes to the Redwood City School Distirct with 16 years of experience.  Ms. Boudwin mentioned that prior to coming to the Redwood City School District, she acted as an Athletics Director.  Ms. Boudwin thanked the Redwood City School District for the opportunity to be part of the administrative team. 

 

The School Board and Superintendent Baker thanked and welcomed Ms. Boudwin! 

 

Superintendent Baker also introduced Rick Edson, who was recently hired as the new Chief Business Official for the Redwood City School District.  Mr. Edson will take the place of CBO Aquino-Dichoso after she retires. 

 

Mr. Edson commented that he is excited to start working with the Redwood City School District.  Mr. Edson expressed that he is thankful for the opportunity and wants to help provide great opportunities for RCSD students.  Mr. Edson also commented that he is happy about having a shorter commute to work and spending more time with his family.

 

The School Board and Superintendent Baker thanked and welcomed Mr. Edson to RCSD!

 

8.4  Recommendation re:  Approval of Employment Contract for Chief Business Official

 

The School Board approved the employment contract for Chief Business Official  (MacAvoy, Márquez; 5-0).
 
President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)
Vice-President Márquez (Ayes)
Trustee Lawson (Ayes)
Trustee Wells (Ayes)
Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes)

 

 

6.         Bond Program Consent Items (Action Required)

 

The board approved the Bond Program Consent Items (Wells, Lawson; 5-0), taking the following action:

 

6.2  Recommendation re:  Approval of Measure T Bond Program Tracking List of Items Under $20k

6.3  Recommendation re:  Approval of Project Inspector Agreement Project Authorization Form #2.2 for Garfield Community School with John Wong

6.4  Recommendation re:  Approval of New Garden Proposal at Kennedy Middle School with Scapes

6.5  Recommendation re:  Approval of Slope Stabilization Proposal at Roosevelt School with Scapes

6.6  Recommendation re:  Approval of Tree Replacement Proposal for Taft Community School with Davey Tree

6.7  Recommendation re:  Approval of Flat Screens on Motorized Carts and Redcat Enhanced Classroom Listening Systems’ Proposal at Various Sites with IVS

6.8  Recommendation re:  Approval of Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Installation Proposal for Orion Alternative School (Formerly John Gill) with VDB

6.9  Recommendation re:  Approval of Garfield Community School New Buildings, Modernization and Sitework Project Bid Package A with Duran & Venables, Change #6

6.10 Recommendation re:  Approval of New Buildings, Modernization and Sitework Project for Garfield Community School with Rodan Builders, Change Order #7

6.11 Recommendation re:  Approval of Taft Community School New Buildings, Modernization & Sitework Project Bid Package A with Duran & Venables, Change Order #4

6.12 Recommendation re:  Approval of Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Installation Proposal for Taft Community School with Atlas

 

President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)
Vice-President Márquez (Ayes)
Trustee Lawson (Ayes)
Trustee Wells (Ayes)
Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes)
 
7.         Bond Program Action Items (Action Required)
 
None.

 

8.         Consent Items

 

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

 

8.1  Recommendation re:  Approval of Consent Items

8.2  Recommendation re:  Approval of the Amended Agreement between the Redwood City School District and the Boys and Girls Club for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022

8.3  Recommendation re:  Approval of Non-Public School (“NPS”)/Non-Public Agency (“NPA”) Master Contracts

9.7  Recommendation re:  Second Reading and Approval of Board Policy 3516 – Emergencies and Disaster Preparedness Plan

9.8  Recommendation re:  Second Reading and Approval of Board Policy 4030 – Nondiscrimination in Employment

9.9 Recommendation re:  Second Reading and Approval of Board Policy 4218 – Dismissal/Suspension/Disciplinary Action – Classified Employees

9.10 Recommendation re:  Approval of Instructional Calendars for the 2022-2023 School Year

9.11 Recommendation re:  Second Reading and Approval of Board Policy 4119.11, 4219.11, 4319.11 – Sexual Harassment

9.12 Recommendation re:  Second Reading and Approval of Board Policy 5145.7 Sexual Harassment (Students)

9.13 Recommendation re:  Second Reading and Approval of Board Bylaw 9320 – Meetings and Notices

 

 

President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)
Vice-President Márquez (Ayes)
Trustee Lawson (Ayes)
Trustee Wells (Ayes)
Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes)
 
9.         Action Items (Action Required)
 
9.1  Recommendation re:  Reclassification of Classified Employees
 
The School Board approved the reclassification of Classified Employees  (MacAvoy, Márquez; 5-0).
 
President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)
Vice-President Márquez (Ayes)
Trustee Lawson (Ayes)
Trustee Wells (Ayes)
Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes)
 
9.2  Recommendation re:  Approval of Personnel Changes for 2021-22
 
The School Board approved the Personnel Report (Lawson, Wells; 5-0).
 
President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)
Vice-President Márquez (Ayes)
Trustee Lawson (Ayes)
Trustee Wells (Ayes)
Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes)
 
9.3  Recommendation re:  Approval of CBEST Waiver for Substitute Teachers for 2022-2023 – attachment
 
The School Board approved the CBEST Waiver for substitute teachers for 2022-2023 (MacAvoy, Márquez; 5-0).
 
President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)
Vice-President Márquez (Ayes)
Trustee Lawson (Ayes)
Trustee Wells (Ayes)
Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes)
 
9.4  Recommendation re:  Approval of Declaration of Need for 2022-2023
 
The School Board approved the Declaration of Need for 2022-2023 (Wells, Márquez; 5-0).
 
President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)
Vice-President Márquez (Ayes)
Trustee Lawson (Ayes)
Trustee Wells (Ayes)
Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes)
 
9.5  Recommendation re:  Approval of Expanded Learning Opportunities Program Grant
 
The School Board approved the Extended Learning Opportunities Program (Márquez, MacAvoy; 5-0).
 
President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)
Vice-President Márquez (Ayes)
Trustee Lawson (Ayes)
Trustee Wells (Ayes)
Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes)
 
9.6  Recommendation re:  Adoption of Resolution 32, Authorizing the Establishment of Fund 08 – Student Activity Special Revenue Fund
 
The School Board adopted Resolution 32, authorizing the establishment of fund 08 – Student Activity Special Revenue Fund (Wells, MacAvoy; 5-0).
 
President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)
Vice-President Márquez (Ayes)
Trustee Lawson (Ayes)
Trustee Wells (Ayes)
Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes)
 
 

10.      Board and Superintendent Reports

 

10.1  Report from Board Members and Superintendent

 

Trustee Wells reported attending a Citizen’s Bond Oversight Committee meeting.  Trustee Wells also attended a Mariachi performance at MIT, which included students from Garfield, Hoover and MIT.  Trustee Wells attended the Kennedy Middle School spring concert and toured Roosevelt and Garfield, together with principals.  Trustee Wells mentioned he saw amazing things happening at the schools and expressed that he hopes to continue the tours for the remainder of the school year. 

 

Trustee Lawson reported attending the Mariachi event at MIT and commented it had been awesome!  Trustee Lawson also attended the Kennedy Middle School spring concert.  Furthermore, Trustee Lawson attended Citizen’s Bond Oversight Committee, Bond Program, and Workforce Housing meetings. 

 

Vice-President Márquez reported attending the Mariachi event at MIT and expressed she really appreciated the time the Mariachi took to teach students about the songs they played, the different instruments in a Mariachi, and the traditional attire they wear.  Vice-President Márquez also attended a Superintendent’s Advisory Council meeting.      

 

Trustee MacAvoy expressed that the Mariachi presentation at MIT was amazing and inspiring for students.  Trustee MacAvoy also reported attending a San Mateo County School Board’s Association meeting.  Trustee MacAvoy also participated in a phone conversation with Senator Scott Wiener.  Furthermore, Trustee MacAvoy visited Clifford’s NUA Program and attended a Workforce Housing meeting.  Trustee MacAvoy mentioned she was in Washington D.C. attending the California School Board’s Association Advocacy Week Conference. 

 

President Díaz-Slocum reported attending similar events at School Board members and Superintendent Baker.  President Díaz-Slocum thanked Assistant Superintendent Liz Wolfe for organizing the Mariachi event at MIT and for bringing the Mariachi educational program to RCSD.  President Díaz-Slocum expressed that she would like to see this program continue at Sequoia Union High School District.  President Díaz-Slocum commented she saw videos of the Kennedy Middle School spring concert.   

 

Superintendent Baker reported attending many of the same events as School Board members.  Superintendent Baker reported attending the Superintendent’s Advisory Committee.  Superintendent Baker stated that he received a great presentation from the Child Nutrition Services Department.  Superintendent Baker mentioned he has received great comments from parents in the Food Service Committee.  Superintendent Baker reported that he will be the Co-Chair at Redwood City Together.      

 

11.      Information

 

11.1  Contract Update Information and Credit Card Summary

 

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

 

11.2     Redwood City School District Review of Connect Community Charter School’s           Second Interim Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2021-22

 

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

 

11.3        Redwood City School District Review of KIPP’s Second Interim Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2021-22

 

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

 

11.4        Redwood City School District Review of Rocketship’s Second Interim Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2021-22

 

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

 

11.5Information on San Mateo County Investment Fund – March 2022

 

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

 

11.6  Quarterly Williams Report, 3rd Quarter, January 2022 through March 2022

 

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

 

12.      Correspondence

 

Trustee Lawson reported receiving emails from parents regarding the North Star Forward Committee. 

 

Superintendent Baker commented that he received an email from a parent regarding the North Star Forward Committee and he will address the email with the School Board members during their standing meetings.

 

President Díaz-Slocum and Vice-President Márquez reported receiving an email from Jessica Shade regarding the Food Service Committee. 

 

13.      Other Business/Suggested Items for Future Agenda

 

Superintendent Baker reported that a Closed Session meeting had been scheduled for May 11th at 6:15pm to provide the School Board with an update on the Workforce Housing project.    

 

14.      Board Agenda Calendar

 

14.1  Changes to the Board Agenda Schedule

 

Eliana García, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent reported that she had changed the Retirement Celebration date from May 19th to May 26th

 

15.      Adjournment (Action Required)

 

The board adjourned the meeting at 8:21 p.m. (Lawson, Wells; 5-0).

 

 

Janet Lawson, Clerk