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October 6, 2021

REDWOOD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Redwood City, California

APPROVED MINUTES OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

October 6, 2021

REGULAR BOARD MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE

1.         Call to Order  

 

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

 

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

 

2.         Welcome

 

2.1     Welcome

2.2     Pledge of Allegiance      

 

President MacAvoy 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, Erin Kekos, Jorge Quintana, Antonio Pérez, Kyle Brumbaugh, Antonio Pérez, Martin Cervantes, Itzel Ramírez, Gonzálo Cordova, and 24 more attendees. 

 

3.         Changes to the Agenda

 

Trustee Wells requested to move Action Items 11.2 through 11.6 and 11.8 to Consent. 

 

President MacAvoy stated that because a speaker’s card had been submitted for Action Item 11.7, it had to stay in Action.

 

Superintendent Baker requested to pull Discussion Item 9.1 and Action Item 11.1 because Governor Gavin Newsom made a public announcement stating that Covid-19 vaccines will be required for students.  Superintendent Baker commented that after convening with San Mateo County superintendents, he would bring these two items for discussion and approval at the October 20th board meeting. 

 

President MacAvoy added that a speaker’s cards had been submitted for Discussion Item 9.1; therefore, President MacAvoy requested to keep Discussion Item 9.1 on the agenda. 

 

 

4.         Approval of Agenda

 

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

 

5.         Oral Communication

 

None.

 

6.         School/Community Reports  

 

6.1     Citizens’ Measure T Oversight Committee FY 2019-20 Annual Report

 

Jeanne Panos and CBO Priscilla Aquino-Dichoso provided the School Board and Superintendent Baker with a brief overview of the 2019-20 Annual Report for the Citizen’s Measure T Oversight Committee. 

 

CBO Aquino-Dichoso reported that the Citizen’s Measure T Oversight Committee found that the Redwood City School District’s expenditures were done in accordance to the Measure T ballot language. 

 

The School Board and Superintendent Baker thanked the Citizen’s Measure T Oversight Committee, CBO Aquino-Dichoso and the Business Office for their support of the Redwood City School District and hard work. 

 

6.2   Review of the Human Resources Department’s Vision and Plans for 2021-22  

 

Deputy Superintendent Wendy Kelly presented to the School Board and Superintendent Baker an update about the Human Resources Department. 

 

Deputy Superintendent Kelly provided an overview of the Human Resources Department staff, which includes the Director of Human Resources, Credential Analyst, Personnel Specialist, Personnel Specialist.  Furthermore, Deputy Superintendent Kelly highlighted some of the work that the Human Resources Department does in the Redwood City School District such as: Staffing positions and position control, compliance with laws and board policies, professional development and support, and negotiations and union business. 

 

Furthermore, Deputy Superintendent Kelly discussed the processes that the Human Resources Department have in place in order to attract and retain employees.  Deputy Superintendent Kelly expressed that the Human Resources Department advertises vacancies widely and internally in the Redwood City School District as well as: social media outreach, texts to the community, virtual job fairs, college job fairs, substitute fairs, partner Universities for specific programs, and SCCOE partnership. 

 

Deputy Superintendent Kelly also discussed the Human Resources Department’s goals for the 2021-22 school year which include: ensure safety for all students and staff during the Pandemic; review equity board policies and administrative regulations; recruit and retain high-quality, credentialed teachers, support staff and leaders; and improve Workman’s Compensation rates. 

 

The School Board and Superintendent Baker thanked Deputy Superintendent Kelly and the Human Resources Department for their invaluable support of the Redwood City School District.

 

7.         Bond Program Consent Items (Action Required)

 

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

 

7.1  Recommendation re:  Approval of Consent Items

7.2  Recommendation re:  Approval of Maker Space Window Replacement Proposal for Kennedy Middle School with Golden Bay Glass

7.3  Recommendation re:  Approval of Curb and Gutter Proposal for Garfield School with Casey Fogli

7.4  Recommendation re:  Approval of Administration Building Turf and Pavers Proposal for Clifford School with Scapes

7.5  Recommendation re:  Approval of Rear Parking Lot Design Proposal for Garfield School with HED

7.6  Recommendation re:  Approval of Modernization and New Buildings Project Change Order #7 for Orion Alternative School with Sausal Corporation

 

President Lawson (Ayes)
Vice-President MacAvoy (Ayes)
Trustee Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)
Trustee Márquez (Ayes)
Trustee McBride (Ayes)
 
 
8.         Bond Program Action Items (Action Required)
 
8.1  Recommendation re: Approval of Turnkey Security Camera and Intrusion System Agreement for Garfield, Orion Alternative (Formerly John Gill), and Taft Schools with Siemens
 
The School Board approved the turnkey security camera and intrusion system agreement for Garfield, Orion Alternative (Formerly John Gill), and Taft Schools with Siemens (Díaz-Slocum/Wells; 5-0).
 
President MacAvoy (Ayes)
Vice-President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)
Trustee Márquez (Ayes)
Trustee Lawson (Ayes)
Trustee Wells (Ayes)
 
 
8.2  Recommendation re:  Approval of Additional Covid-19 Safety Compliance Officer Services (SCO) Amendment #2 for All Active Construction Sites with The Safety Guys
 
The School Board approved the additional Covid-19 safety Compliance Officer Services (SCO) amendment #2 for all active construction sites with The Safety Guys (Wells/Lawson; 5-0).
 
President MacAvoy (Ayes)
Vice-President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)
Trustee Márquez (Ayes)
Trustee Lawson (Ayes)
Trustee Wells (Ayes)
 
 
8.3  Recommendation re:  Adoption of Resolution 11, Approval of New Buildings, Modernization and Sitework Project Change Order #4 and Futility Resolution for Taft School with Sanco Pipelines
 
The School Board adopted Resolution 11, for the approval of new buildings, modernization and sitework project change order #4 and futility resolution for Taft School with Sanco Pipelines (Lawson/Wells; 5-0).
 
President MacAvoy (Ayes)
Vice-President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)
Trustee Márquez (Ayes)
Trustee Lawson (Ayes)
Trustee Wells (Ayes)
 
 
9.         Discussion Items

 

9.1    Discussion of Requiring Covid-19 Vaccination for Employees and Eligible RCSD Students and Letter to Governor Gavin Newsom Urging the Requirement of Covid-19 Vaccinations for Students

 

Superintendent Baker had requested to pull Discussion Item 9.1 from the agenda and Action Item 11.1 due to Governor Newsom’s announcement about a Covid-19 vaccine mandate for students.  Superintendent Baker expressed that once he gathered further information, he would address the School Board with an update. 

 

Speaker’s Card:

Cameron Hoffman, addressed the School Board and Superintendent Baker by thanking them for continuing the public updates and discussion around Covid-19 and the safety measures the School District is following to ensure a healthy environment.  Ms. Hoffman reiterated that it is imperative that the School Board and Superintendent Baker speak to the community about the vaccine requirement in the School District.  Ms. Hoffman stated that it would be helpful to receive an update on Board Policy related to the vaccines for students aged 12 and up. 

 

9.2  First Reading and Discussion of Board Policy 4112.2 – Certification

9.3  First Reading and Discussion of Board Policy 4216 – Probationary Permanent Status – attachment

9.4  First Reading and Discussion of Board Policy 5132 – Dress and Grooming – attachment

9.5  First Reading and Discussion of Board Policy 5142.2 – Safe Routes to School Program – attachment

9.6  First Reading and Discussion of Board Policy 6020 – Parent Involvement – attachment

 

Deputy Superintendent Kelly reviewed and discussed the aforementioned policies with the School Board, as they were presented as a first reading.  Deputy Superintendent Kelly expressed that these policies would be presented for approval at the following board meeting.

 

10.      Consent Items

 

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

 

10.1  Recommendation re:  Approval of Consent Items

10.2  Recommendation re:  Approval of May 5th Board Minutes

10.3  Recommendation re:  Approval of May 7th Board Minutes (School Board Retreat)

10.4  Recommendation re:  Approval of May 19th Board Minutes

10.5  Recommendation re:  Approval of June 16th Board Minutes

10.6  Recommendation re:  Approval of June 18th Board Minutes (Closed Session)

10.7  Recommendation re:  Approval of June 23rd Board Minutes

10.8  Recommendation re:  Approval of June 25th Board Minutes (Closed Session)

10.9  Recommendation re:  Approval of June 30th Board Minutes

10.10  Recommendation re: Approval of the Agreement between the Redwood City School District and City of Redwood City (REACH) for the Fiscal Year 2021-22

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

10.12 Recommendation re:  Approval of Disposal of Obsolete Equipment, Child Nutrition Services

10.13 Recommendation re:  Ratification of Warrant Register, June 1, 2021 – June 30, 2021 10.14 Recommendation re:  Ratification of Warrant Register, July 1, 2021 – July 31, 2021

10.15 Recommendation re:  Approval of Agreement between the Redwood City School District and One Life Counseling Center for Garfield Community School for the 2021-22 School Year

10.16 Recommendation re:  Approval of Agreement between the Redwood City School District and LeGarza Sports to Provide PE Instruction, Recess and Lunchtime Supervision for Grades K-5 at Roy Cloud School

10.17 Recommendation re:  Approval of Local Interagency Agreement(s) to Provide Education and Training to Credential Candidates

11.2  Recommendation re:  Approval of Amendment 1 in Lieu of the Facilities Use Agreement between Redwood City School District and Connect Community Charter School

11.3  Recommendation re:  Approval of Amendment 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding between Redwood City School District and Connect Community Charter School

11.4  Recommendation re:  Approval of Amendment 1 in Lieu of the Facilities Use Agreement between Redwood City School District and KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory

11.5  Recommendation re:  Approval of Amendment 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding between Redwood City School District and KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory

11.6  Recommendation re:  Approval of Amendment 1 to the Facility Use Agreement between Redwood City School District and Rocketship, Inc.

11.8  Recommendation re:  Disposal of Obsolete Technology Asset

 

President MacAvoy (Ayes)
Vice-President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)
Trustee Márquez (Ayes)
Trustee Lawson (Ayes)
Trustee Wells (Ayes)
 
 
11.      Action Items (Action Required)
 
11.7  Recommendation re:  Approval of Amendment 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding between Redwood City School District and Rocketship Education, Inc.
 
Marie Gil, Regional Director for Rocketship Redwood City addressed the School Board and Superintendent Baker by thanking Superintendent Baker for his leadership.  Ms. Gil commented that despite of the hardships experienced during the pandemic, Superintendent Baker has been a resilient leader.  Ms. Gil expressed that it has been a pleasure working with Superintendent Baker for the last 5 years. 
 
The School Board approved Amendment 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding between Redwood City School District and Rocketship Education, Inc. (Díaz-Slocum/Wells; 5-0).
 
President MacAvoy (Ayes)
Vice-President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)
Trustee Márquez (Ayes)
Trustee Lawson (Ayes)
Trustee Wells (Ayes)
 
 
11.9  Recommendation re:  Adoption of Resolution 10, Approval of Reduction of Certain Classified Services for Fiscal Year 2021-22   
 
The School Board adopted Resolution 10, approval of reduction of certain classified services for fiscal year 2021-22 (Lawson/Wells; 5-0).
 
President MacAvoy (Ayes)
Vice-President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)
Trustee Márquez (Ayes)
Trustee Lawson (Ayes)
Trustee Wells (Ayes)
 
 
11.10  Recommendation re:  Approval of Personnel Changes for 2021-22
 
The School Board approved the Personnel Changes for 2021-22 (Díaz-Slocum/Lawson; 5-0).
 
President MacAvoy (Ayes)
Vice-President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)
Trustee Márquez (Ayes)
Trustee Lawson (Ayes)
Trustee Wells (Ayes)
 
 
11.11  Recommendation re:  Approval of Personnel Report  
 
The School Board approved the Personnel Report (Lawson/Díaz-Slocum; 5-0).
 
President MacAvoy (Ayes)
Vice-President Díaz-Slocum (Ayes)
Trustee Márquez (Ayes)
Trustee Lawson (Ayes)
Trustee Wells (Ayes)
 
 

12.      Board and Superintendent Reports

 

12.1  Report from Board Members and Superintendent

 

Trustee Wells reported attending a Measure T Citizens Bond Oversight Committee meeting and thanked the committee for all of their hard work!

 

Trustee Lawson attended a Measure T Citizens Bond Oversight Committee meeting, in addition to a Chamber of Commerce meeting with Superintendent Baker.  Trustee Lawson also reported participating in a California School Boards Association call with Trustee Wells.

 

Trustee Márquez did not have a report.

 

Vice-President Díaz-Slocum did not have a report. 

 

President MacAvoy reported attending a 3-day conference with the California School Boards Association Board of Directors.  President MacAvoy commented it had been a productive conversation centered on governance taskforce.  The California School Boards Association announced they would hold a meeting for the San Mateo County on October 18th, “Governing in the Time of Chaos.”  President MacAvoy also reported attending many Safe Routes to School meetings.  Furthermore, President MacAvoy thanked Superintendent Baker; Michelle Griffith, Director of Community Schools and Partnerships; and Meredith Park.  President MacAvoy expressed that thanks to their help, they were able to obtain Clipper cards and monthly bus passes for the Selby Adelante students participating at the Sienna Youth after school program.  Lastly, President MacAvoy reported working on an advocacy letter with Superintendent Baker to bring back the SamTrans Route 95 and meeting with Nancy Magee, Superintendent of Schools and the Grand Jury for an educational meeting.  

 

Superintendent Baker reported attending an ESSER III meeting, along with a Measure T Citizens Bond Oversight Committee meeting and Chamber of Commerce meetings. 

 

13.      Information

 

13.1  Quarterly Williams Report, 1st Quarter, July 2021 through September 2021

 

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

 

14.      Correspondence

 

Superintendent Baker reported that he and board members received a letter regarding Child Nutrition Services at one of the school sites.  Superintendent Baker commented that he would share the letter with CBO Aquino-Dichoso and Anna Lague. 

 

Following up on Superintendent Baker’s comment, President MacAvoy mentioned that Vice-President Díaz-Slocum and Trustee Márquez would convene with the Food Service Committee, where they would discuss the letter received. 

 

In response to President MacAvoy’s comment, Vice-President Díaz-Slocum said the Food Service Committee would agendize the letter received to further discuss.

 

15.      Other Business/Suggested Items for Future Agenda

 

None.

 

16.      Board Agenda Calendar

 

16.1  Changes to the Board Agenda Schedule

 

President MacAvoy reported that the Bond Program Special Board meeting had been rescheduled from Wednesday, October 27th to Monday, October 25th

 

17.      Adjournment (Action Required)

 

The board respectfully adjourned the meeting at 8:31p.m. in memory of Heidi Sjolund, teacher at North Star Academy (Lawson/Díaz-Slocum; 5-0).

 

 

Cecilia I. Márquez, Clerk