June 29, 2022

REDWOOD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Redwood City, California

APPROVED MINUTES OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

June 29, 2022

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

 

1.         Call to Order

Vice-President Márquez called the regular board meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.

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

 

2.         Welcome

2.1       Welcome

Vice-President Márquez welcomed those present.

Others Present During the Regular Board Meeting: Liz Wolfe, Wendy Kelly, Priscilla Aquino-Dichoso, Don Dias, Will Robertson, Janet Mueller, Blake Boehm, and many other attendees.

 

3.         Changes to the Agenda

Trustee MacAvoy requested to move Action Items 12.11-12.14 to Consent.

Vice-President Márquez requested to pull Action Item 12.10.

Trustee MacAvoy requested to add Item 6.0 Staff Recognition under School/Community Reports.

 

4.         Approval of Agenda

The School Board approved the agenda as amended, (Díaz-Slocum, MacAvoy, 5-0)

 

5.         Oral Communication

None.

 

6.         School/Community Reports

6.0       Staff Recognition

Trustee MacAvoy and the entire School Board recognized Priscilla, Chief Business Official, and Eliana, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent, for serving the school district.

 

6.1       Measure T Bond Program Progress Update

Mr. Robertson provided the most current updates on the overall progress of the Measure T Bond Program. Garfield had a rear parking lot added. Taft construction is now complete but is still working on DSA certification. Mr. Robertson shared a slideshow with pictures of the updates. Mr. Robertson also shared a presentation created by a student on the solar systems for different campuses throughout the district.

 

7.         Bond Program Consent Items

The School Board approved the Bond Program Consent Items (Wells, MacAvoy; 5-0) taking the following action:

7.1       Recommendation re:  Approval of Bond Program Consent Items

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

7.3       Recommendation re:  Approval of New Gym and Modernization Project Final Invoice for Hoover Community School with the Division of the State Architect (DSA)

7.4       Recommendation re:  Approval of Covered Walkway Spread Footing Change Order Proposal for Clifford School with Park Planet

7.5       Recommendation re:  Approval of Flooring Abatement Proposal for Taft Community School with ATI

7.6       Recommendation re:  Approval of Special Testing and Inspection Project Authorization Form (PAF) #28.2 for Garfield Community School with Ninyo and Moore

7.7       Recommendation re:  Approval of Flooring Proposal for Taft Community School with Beals Martin

7.8       Recommendation re:  Approval of Measure T Bond Program Management Services Agreement with RGM Kramer

7.9       Recommendation re:  Approval of Construction Management Agreement Amendment #3 for Garfield Community School with RGM Kramer

7.10     Recommendation re:  Approval of New Buildings, Modernization and Sitework Project Bid Package H Change Order #5 for Garfield Community School with O.C McDonald

7.11     Recommendation re:  Approval of Modernization and New Building Project Change Order #15 for Orion Alternative School (Formerly John Gill School) with Sausal Corporation

 

Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes)

Trustee Wells (Ayes)

Trustee Lawson (Ayes)

Vice-President Márquez (Ayes)

President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)

 

8.         Public Hearing

            8.1       Public Hearing Authorizing Conveyance of a Public Utility Easement to Pacific Gas & Electric Company

Vice-President Márquez opened the Public Hearing at 7:50pm. Superintendent Baker commented there were no comments from the public.

 

The Public Hearing adjourned at 7:51 pm.

 

9.         Bond Program Action Items

9.1       Recommendation re:  Adoption of Resolution 41, Resolution Authorizing Conveyance of a Public Utility Easement to Pacific Gas & Electric Company

The School Board adopted Resolution 41, Resolution Authorizing Conveyance of a Public Utility Easement to Pacific Gas & Electric Company (Lawson, Wells; 5-0).

 

Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes)

Trustee Wells (Ayes)

Trustee Lawson (Ayes)

Vice-President Márquez (Ayes)

President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)

 

9.2       Recommendation re:  Approval of New Buildings, Modernization and Sitework Project Bid Package B Change Order #5 for Garfield Community School with MK Pipelines and Adoption of Resolution 42

The School Board approved the New Buildings, Modernization and Sitework Project Bid Package B Change Order #5 for Garfield Community School with MK Pipelines and adopted Resolution 42, Resolution Declaring the Futility of Public Bidding for the Garfield New Classroom Building and Modernization Project Underground Utilities and approving a change order for that work (MacAvoy, Lawson; 5-0).

 

Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes)

Trustee Wells (Ayes)

Trustee Lawson (Ayes)

Vice-President Márquez (Ayes)

President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)

 

9.3       Recommendation re:  Approval of New Buildings, Modernization and Sitework Project Change Order #8 for Garfield School with Rodan Builders and Adoption of Resolution 43

The School Board approved New Buildings, Modernization and Sitework Project Change Order #8 for Garfield School with Rodan Builders and adopted Resolution 43, Resolution Declaring the futility of Public Bidding for the Garfield new classroom building and Modernization Project General Trades and approving a change order for that work (MacAvoy, Lawson; 5-0).

 

Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes)

Trustee Wells (Ayes)

Trustee Lawson (Ayes)

Vice-President Márquez (Ayes)

President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)

 

10.       Discussion Items

10.1     Discussion of the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Federal Addendum for 2022-23

Assistant Superintendent Wolfe provided the School Board with information regarding the LCAP Federal Addendum which is meant to supplement the LCAP to ensure that eligible LEAs have the opportunity to meet LEA Plan Provisions of the ESSA.

 

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

 

10.2     Discussion of Draft Resolution Ordering a School Bond Election on November 8, 2022

Janet Mueller provided an overview of the draft resolution for the ballot measure. The full ballot text will be printed and included along with the project list on the ballots. Mr. Boehm prepared the tax rate statement to advise voters on what the measure will cost the taxpayers. The draft will be brought back on August 10th for approval.

 

Trustee MacAvoy reported she sits on the committee along with Trustee Lawson and has already had an opportunity to provide comments. Trustee MacAvoy addresses a question for the School Board referencing page 6, Exhibit A: The Ballot Language. Trustee MacAvoy asked for an explanation on why the tax rate was expressed as 2.4 cents per hundred dollars rather than 24 dollars per 100K dollars.

 

Ms. Mueller responded the tax rate statement requires the tax rate in the legal document to be expressed as cents per hundred dollars.

 

Trustee MacAvoy noted the tax rate is expressed as 24 dollars per 100K dollars on page 13.

 

Trustee Wells commented the project list seems complete.

 

Trustee Lawson referenced page 9 and asked why the Granger Way site is not listed.

 

In response to Trustee Lawson' question, Ms. Mueller responded the Granger Way Site is former Adelante School. That site is under a long term lease. The use of tax exempt proceeds will not go to improve a privately leased site. The tenant is responsible in maintaining the site.

 

Mr. Boehm mentioned Trustee MacAvoy, and Trustee Lawson have been representing the School Board. Unless there is a finance specific question, he has no further comments.

 

Trustee MacAvoy thanked Ms. Mueller and Mr. Boehm.

 

11.       Consent Items

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

11.1     Recommendation re:  Approval of Consent Items

11.2     Recommendation re:  Approval of the Agreement between the Police Activities League (PAL) and the Redwood City School District to Provide an Extended Learning Program for the 2022-23 School Year

11.3     Recommendation re:  Approval of the Agreement between the San Mateo County Sheriff's Activities League (SAL) and the Redwood City School District for the Fiscal Year 2022-23

11.4     Recommendation re:  Approval of the MOU between Sequoia Healthcare District Healthy Schools Initiative and the Redwood City School District for the 2022-23 School Year

11.5     Recommendation re:  Approval of the Agreement between The Envisioneers and the Redwood City School District for the Fiscal Year 2022-23

11.6     Recommendation re:  Approval of Mental Health Services with the Miri Center for the 2022-23 School Year

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

11.8     Recommendation re:  Approval of Agreement between Legarza Sports and the Redwood City School District for PE Enrichment Program at Roy Cloud School for the 2022-23 School Year

11.9     Recommendation re:  Warrant Register, June 1, 2022 - June 23, 2022

11.10   Recommendation re:  Approval of Agreement between the City of Redwood City and the Redwood City School District to Renew Redwood City Together Partnership for Fiscal Years 2022-24

11.11   Recommendation re:  Approval of Agreement between United Through Education, Inc., and Redwood City School District for Hoover Community School

11.12   Recommendation re:  Approval of Agreement between K&L Janitorial and the Redwood City School District for Cleaning Services

11.13   Recommendation re:  Approval of Measure U Application for Rocketship Redwood City Prep for 2022-23

11.14   Recommendation re:  Approval of Measure U Application for Connect Community Charter School for 2022-23

11.15   Recommendation re:  Approval of Board Meeting Calendar for the 2022-23 School Year

12.11   Recommendation re:  Declaration of Obsolete Textbooks

12.12   Recommendation re:  Adoption of History/Social Studies Curriculum for Grades 6-8

12.13   Recommendation re:  Approval of Proposed Expenditures from Measure U for 2022-23

12.14   Recommendation re:  Approval of Employment Contract for Deputy Superintendent 

 

Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes)

Trustee Wells (Ayes)

Trustee Lawson (Ayes)

Vice-President Márquez (Ayes)

President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)

 

12.       Action Items

12.1     Recommendation re:  Approval of the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) for 2022-23

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

 

The School Board approved the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) for 2022-23 (MacAvoy, Díaz-Slocum; 5-0).

 

Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes)

Trustee Wells (Ayes)

Trustee Lawson (Ayes)

Vice-President Márquez (Ayes)

President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)

 

12.2     Recommendation re:  Approval of Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) Budget Overview for Parents

Trustee MacAvoy thanked Chief Business Official Aquino-Dichoso for the updates.

 

The School Board approved the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) Budget Overview for Parents (Wells, Lawson; 5-0).

 

Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes)

Trustee Wells (Ayes)

Trustee Lawson (Ayes)

Vice-President Márquez (Ayes)

President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)

 

12.3     Recommendation re:  Approval of 2022-23 Proposed Budget for Redwood City School District

Chief Business Official Aquino-Dichoso commented the format received looks different because it is a web-based SACS reporting system newly implemented by the Department of Education.

 

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

 

The School Board approved the 2022-23 Proposed Budget for Redwood City School District (Díaz-Slocum, MacAvoy; 5-0).

 

Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes)

Trustee Wells (Ayes)

Trustee Lawson (Ayes)

Vice-President Márquez (Ayes)

President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)

 

12.4     Recommendation re:  Adoption of 2022-23 Statement of Reasons for Reserves in Excess of the Minimum State-Recommended Level

The School Board approved the 2022-23 Statement of Reasons for Reserves in Excess of the Minimum State-Recommended Level (Lawson, Wells; 5-0).

 

Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes)

Trustee Wells (Ayes)

Trustee Lawson (Ayes)

Vice-President Márquez (Ayes)

President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)

 

12.5     Recommendation re:  Adoption of Resolution 44, San Mateo County Office of Education Authorized Signatures

The School Board adopted Resolution 44, San Mateo County Office of Education Authorized Signatures (MacAvoy, Díaz-Slocum; 5-0).

 

Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes)

Trustee Wells (Ayes)

Trustee Lawson (Ayes)

Vice-President Márquez (Ayes)

President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)

 

12.6     Recommendation re:  Adoption of Resolution 45, Bank Signatures / Sequoia Federal Credit Union

The School Board adopted Resolution 45, Bank Signatures / Sequoia Federal Credit Union (Lawson, MacAvoy; 5-0).

 

Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes)

Trustee Wells (Ayes)

Trustee Lawson (Ayes)

Vice-President Márquez (Ayes)

President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)

 

12.7     Recommendation re:  Adoption of Resolution 46, Bank Signatures / Tri Counties Bank

The School Board adopted Resolution 46, Bank Signatures / Tri Counties Bank (Wells, Lawson; 5-0).

 

Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes)

Trustee Wells (Ayes)

Trustee Lawson (Ayes)

Vice-President Márquez (Ayes)

President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)

 

12.8     Recommendation re:  Adoption of Resolution 47, Bank Signatures / Wells Fargo Bank

The School Board adopted Resolution 47, Bank Signatures / Wells Fargo Bank (Lawson, Díaz-Slocum; 5-0).

 

Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes)

Trustee Wells (Ayes)

Trustee Lawson (Ayes)

Vice-President Márquez (Ayes)

President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)

 

12.9     Recommendation re:  Adoption of Resolution 48, Resolution Calling for an Election to be Held on November 8, 2022 for the Election of Two (2) Members of the Governing Board

The School Board adopted Resolution 48, Resolution Calling for an Election to be Held on November 8, 2022 for the Election of Two (2) Members of the Governing Board (MacAvoy, Lawson; 5-0).

 

Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes)

Trustee Wells (Ayes)

Trustee Lawson (Ayes)

Vice-President Márquez (Ayes)

President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)

 

13.       Board and Superintendent Reports

13.1     Report from Board Members and Superintendent

The School Board and Superintendent Baker had nothing to report.

 

14.       Information

14.1     Contract Update Information and Credit Card Summary

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

 

14.2     Universal Prekindergarten Planning Template

Assistant Superintendent Wolfe provided a presentation on the Universal Prekindergarten Planning Template. The goal is to have all 4-year-old students served in TK classrooms by the 2025-26 school year.

 

Trustee MacAvoy asked if a Transitional Kinder (TK) student wants to do TK and is eligible, is the district required to provide it?

 

Assistant Superintendent Wolfe responded yes if the student meets the age eligibility requirements.

 

Trustee Márquez asked if the teachers were hired for those positions.

 

Assistant Superintendent Wolfe responded yes, the positions are filled.

 

Trustee Wells thanked Assistant Superintendent Wolfe for putting the plan together.

 

14.3     Local Indicators for the California School Dashboard

Assistant Superintendent Wolfe provided a presentation on Local Indicators for the CA School Dashboard. This requirement is part of the accountability measure to provide information on how we are accountable for results. Additionally, there is an expectation for us to collect results on our own.

 

Trustee Wells thanked Assistant Superintendent Wolfe for adding the additional information and providing the presentation.

 

Trustee Márquez asked if reducing the number of questions has been considered. Maybe, if the survey had fewer questions, people would be more likely to take the survey.

 

Assistant Superintendent Liz responded she would reach out to Panorama to ask about limiting the number of questions.

 

15.       Correspondence

None.

 

16.       Other Business/Suggested Items for Future Agenda

None.

 

17.       Board Agenda Calendar

17.1     Changes to the Board Agenda Schedule

There were no changes reported.

 

18.       Adjournment

Vice-President Márquez thanked all the staff for a wonderful year and thanked the consultants who offered mental health services.

The board adjourned the meeting at 8:48 p.m. (MacAvoy, Díaz-Slocum; 5-0).