May 11, 2022
REDWOOD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Redwood City, California
APPROVED MINUTES OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
May 11, 2022
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
1. Call to Order
Vice-President Márquez called the regular board meeting to order at 7:17 p.m. in person and via teleconference meeting.
Present at the Regular Board Meeting: Trustees Janet Lawson, Mike Wells, Alisa MacAvoy; and Superintendent Baker.
Absent: President María Díaz-Slocum
2. Welcome
2.1 Welcome
2.2 Pledge of Allegiance
Vice-President Márquez welcomed those present.
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
Superintendent Baker requested that both Peter Ingram and Joy Kummer provide their presentation on Workforce Housing subsequent to the approval of the agenda, due to Peter Ingram and Joy Kummer having to attend another meeting.
4. Approval of Agenda
The board approved the agenda as amended, (MacAvoy, Wells; 4-0).
5. Discussion Items 5.1 Update on the Workforce Housing Project Peter Ingram from Peter Ingram Consulting and Joy Kummer from TBWBH provided the School Board and Superintendent Baker with a presentation regarding an update and timeline for the Workforce Housing project. Mr. Ingram provided a status on the application submitted to the City of Redwood City for review and approval. Mr. Ingram stated that the School Board will have to determine the best project option to submit to the City of Redwood City in June 2022. Ms. Kummer explained that the Redwood City School District needs to increase the public knowledge about its needs in the classrooms and focus on community engagement. Ms. Kummer commented that TBWBH would be working with the Bond Program to send informational communication to parents and voters the week of May 16th. Ms. Kummer added that they will be working with the Bond Program, counsel, and financial advisors to begin drafting a resolution, project list based on the Facilities Master Plan and a tax rate. The School Board and Superintendent Baker thanked both Mr. Peter Ingram and Ms. Joy Kummer for their support and hard work on the Workforce Housing project.
6. Oral Communication
Catherine Campbell, teacher at RCSD, spoke to the School Board and Superintendent Baker by addressing a letter that was sent out to Henry Ford 1st grade parents about a new second grade classroom opening at Roy Cloud School. Ms. Campbell commented that decisions like these divide the community and lower morale amongst teachers and staff. Ms. Campbell would like for the School Board and Superintendent Baker to address this matter.
7. Bond Program Consent Items (Action Required)
The board approved the Bond Program Consent Items (MacAvoy, Lawson; 4-0), taking the following action:
6.1 Recommendation re: Approval of Bond Program Consent Items
6.2 Recommendation re: Approval of Measure T Bond Program Tracking List of Items Under $20k
6.3 Recommendation re: Approval of Interim Housing Asphalt Removal and Replacement Proposal for Garfield Community School with Duran and Venables
6.4 Recommendation re: Approval of New Buildings, Modernization and Site-work Project Bid Package B, Change Order #4 for Garfield Community School with MK Pipelines
6.5 Recommendation re: Approval of Interim Housing, Classroom, and Library Moving Services Proposal for Garfield Community School with Rentacrate
6.6 Recommendation re: Approval of New Buildings, Modernization and Site-work Project Bid Package C, Change Order #4 for Taft Community School with Dryco
President Díaz-Slocum (Absent) Vice-President Márquez (Ayes) Trustee Lawson (Ayes) Trustee Wells (Ayes) Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes) 8. Bond Program Action Items (Action Required) 7.1. Recommendation re: Approval of Structural Upgrade Project Construction, Change Order #2 for 3150 Granger Way Site with EE Gilbert and Adoption of Futility Resolution #34 The School Board approved the structural upgrade project construction, Change Order #2 for 3150 Granger Way site with EE Gilbert and adoption of futility Resolution #34 (MacAvoy, Wells; 4-0). President Díaz-Slocum (Absent) Vice-President Márquez (Ayes) Trustee Lawson (Ayes) Trustee Wells (Ayes) Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes)
9. Consent Items
The board approved the Consent Items (Lawson, Wells; 4-0), taking the following action:
9.1 Recommendation re: Approval of Consent Items
9.2 Recommendation re: Approval of March 9th Board Minutes
9.3 Recommendation re: Approval of March 23rd Board Minutes
9.4 Recommendation re: Approval of Additional Vision Evaluations and Services for 2021-22
9.5 Recommendation re: Ratification of Warrant Register, April 1, 2022 to April 30, 2022
President Díaz-Slocum (Absent) Vice-President Márquez (Ayes) Trustee Lawson (Ayes) Trustee Wells (Ayes) Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes) 10. Action Items (Action Required) 10.1 Recommendation re: Adoption of Resolution 33, Authorizing Electronic Meetings of the Board of Trustees During a State of Emergency Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e) The School Board adopted Resolution 33, authorizing electronic meetings of the Board of Trustees during a State of Emergency pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e) (MacAvoy, Wells; 4-0). President Díaz-Slocum (Absent) 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 MacAvoy reported attending a Wellness Committee meeting and commented that Patrinia Redd had done a great job leading the meeting. In addition, Trustee MacAvoy reported attending a Bond Feasibility Committee meeting and went to a Safe Routes to School meeting.
Trustee Wells reported visiting Henry Ford and participated in the Coffee with the Principal event. Trustee Wells mentioned that he had the opportunity to see students leave for Outdoor Education. Trustee Wells also attended the Kennedy Middle School Musical. In addition, Trustee Wells attended a final construction tour of Taft Community School by the Bond Program Team. Trustee Wells commented that there was a kickoff meeting regarding a future Wellness Center at RCSD, attended an MTSS meeting, where they spent half of the meeting discussing the Equity Policy, and visited Roy Cloud School for a community assembly where racism and its impact on students, staff and families were discussed.
Trustee Lawson attended a Wellness Committee, Policy Committee, and Bond Program Committee meetings. Furthermore, Trustee Lawson attended Kennedy Middle School’s Musical and commented that Trustee Wells’ daughter did a wonderful job! Trustee Lawson also attended the Roy Cloud School assembly where many families discussed how they have experienced racism. Trustee Lawson commented that there needs to be a lot of work done on this matter.
Vice-President Márquez attended the Taft Community School final construction tour with the Bond Program Team. Vice-President Márquez commented that the finalized buildings were beautiful! Vice-President Márquez attended a Wellness Committee meeting and an RCEF Fiesta event.
Superintendent Baker reported attending many of the same events as board members. Superintendent Baker commented that he attended the Roy Cloud School assembly and stated that there needs to be a lot of work done district-wide. Superintendent Baker reported meeting with principals to discuss a plan to address racism in schools.
12. Correspondence
None.
13. Other Business/Suggested Items for Future Agenda
None.
14. Board Agenda Calendar
14.1 Changes to the Board Agenda Schedule
Superintendent Baker stated that a Closed Session to review his evaluation needed to be scheduled during the day on Monday, June 20th from 9:00am-12:00pm.
15. Adjournment (Action Required)
The board adjourned the meeting at 8:06 p.m. (MacAvoy, Wells; 4-0).
Janet Lawson, Clerk