March 23, 2022
REDWOOD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Redwood City, California
APPROVED MINUTES OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
March 23, 2022
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
1. Call to Order
President Díaz-Slocum called the regular board meeting to order at 7:01 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
There were no changes to the agenda.
4. Approval of Agenda
The board approved the agenda as submitted, (Lawson, Wells; 5-0).
5. Oral Communication
Sue Jorgenson, librarian, addressed the School Board by expressing her concern regarding the elimination of Kyle Brumbaugh’s position. Ms. Jorgenson commented that the lack of communication with the district librarians makes them feel uneasy. Ms. Jorgenson asked the School Board and Superintendent Baker about an update regarding the future of RCSD librarians.
6. School/Community Reports
6.1 2022 Bond Measure Feasibility Survey Results
Bryan Godbe from Godbe Research and Joy Kummer from TBWBH provided the School Board with a presentation showcasing key findings from a recent bond measure feasibility polling survey conducted within the Redwood City community.
Based on the information presented, Mr. Godbe and Ms. Kummer expressed that based on the results obtained, it is favorable for the Redwood City School District to move forward with a G.O. Bond measure.
TBWBH recommended that RCSD work with the G.O. Bond Team to develop an external outreach communication plan, in addition to beginning internal communications. Furthermore, TBWBH recommended that RCSD send informational mail to community about facility needs and plans for the November 2022 elections. Before August 12th, the School Board should vote on placing this measure on the November 2022 ballot.
The School Board directed Superintendent Baker to bring forward a resolution to place the Bond measure on the November 2022 ballot.
6.2 Bond Program Update
Don Dias, Bond Program Director, provided the School Board and Superintendent Baker with a picture slide show of the construction progress made at various school sites.
7. Bond Program Consent Items (Action Required)
The 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 Play Structure Rubber Surfacing Proposal for Garfield School with Park Planet
7.4 Recommendation re: Approval of New Buildings, Modernization and Sitework Project Change Order #6 for Garfield School with Rodan Builders
President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes) Vice-President Márquez (Ayes) Trustee Lawson (Ayes) Trustee Wells (Ayes) Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes) 8. Bond Program Action Items (Action Required) None.
9. Consent Items
The board approved the Consent Items (Lawson, Márquez; 5-0), taking the following action:
9.1 Recommendation re: Approval of Consent Items
9.2 Recommendation re: Approval of February 9th Board Minutes
9.3 Recommendation re: Approval of February 16th Board Minutes
9.4 Recommendation re: Approval of Agreement between Redwood City School District and San Mateo County Sheriff’s Activities League (SAL) to Provide Extra Curricular Programs for Students at Garfield, Clifford, and Hoover
President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes) Vice-President Márquez (Ayes) Trustee Lawson (Ayes) Trustee Wells (Ayes) Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes) 10. Action Items (Action Required) 10.1 Recommendation re: Information Regarding the Teacher Residency Program for Special Education Teachers with San Mateo County Office of Education and Alder Graduate School of Education The School Board approved the Teacher Residency Program for Special Education teachers with San Mateo County Office of Education and Alder Graduate School of Education (MacAvoy, Márquez; 5-0). President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes) Vice-President Márquez (Ayes) Trustee Lawson (Ayes) Trustee Wells (Ayes) Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes) 10.2 Recommendation re: Approval of Personnel Report The School Board approved the Personnel Report (MacAvoy, Wells; 5-0). President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes) Vice-President Márquez (Ayes) Trustee Lawson (Ayes) Trustee Wells (Ayes) Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes) 10.3 Recommendation re: Approval of the 2021-22 Second Interim Budget Report for the Redwood City School District The School Board approved the 2021-22 Second Interim Budget Report for the Redwood City School District (Wells, Lawson; 5-0). President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes) Vice-President Márquez (Ayes) Trustee Lawson (Ayes) Trustee Wells (Ayes) Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes)
11. Board and Superintendent Reports
11.1 Report from Board Members and Superintendent
Trustee Wells reported visiting some Clifford School classrooms that are participating in the NUA Equity Program.
Trustee Lawson reported attending the Clifford School NUA Equity Program. Trustee Lawson expressed that the students were engaged and worked collaboratively. Trustee Lawson commented that she was very impressed and wants to thank Superintendent Baker for bringing the program to Clifford School. Trustee Lawson also attended a Bond Program, Redwood City Together, NSA Forward and Policy Committee meetings.
Vice-President Márquez reported attending the Clifford School NUA Equity Program and commented that students were engaged and expressive. Vice-President Márquez commented that it is amazing to witness the development of the program. Vice-President Márquez reported attending a Budget Program Committee meeting.
Trustee MacAvoy reported attending various meetings. Trustee MacAvoy reported attending a SEPTAR meeting the night before and also attended the California School Boards Association Legislative week conference.
President Díaz-Slocum reported attending the same events as other board members and Superintendent Baker.
Superintendent Baker reported visiting MIT to introduce future Principal, Susana García Fernández.
12. Information
12.1 Information on San Mateo County Investment Fund – February, 2022
There were no comments and/or questions from the School Board and Superintendent Baker.
13. Correspondence
None.
14. Other Business/Suggested Items for Future Agenda
Superintendent Baker reported that there will be a Special Board meeting scheduled for April 20th to discuss the North Star Forward Committee and the future of North Star Academy. Superintendent Baker commented that the meeting would start at 6:15pm.
15. Board Agenda Calendar
15.1 Changes to the Board Agenda Schedule
None.
16. Adjournment (Action Required)
The board adjourned the meeting at 8:43 p.m. (Lawson, Wells; 5-0).
Janet Lawson, Clerk