April 26, 2023 - Regular Session
REDWOOD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Redwood City, California
APPROVED MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
April 26, 2023
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
1. Call to Order
President Márquez called the Regular Session to order at 7:01 p.m.
1.1 Roll Call
Present at the Regular Board meeting: President Cecilia Márquez, Vice-President Janet Lawson; Trustees Mike Wells, Alisa MacAvoy, and David Weekly; and Superintendent Baker.
Others present during the Regular Board meeting: Assistant Superintendent Liz Wolfe, Deputy Superintendent Wendy Kelly, CBO Rick Edson, Will Robertson, Itzel Gloria, Jorge Quintana, Lupe Torres-Khalil, Fanny Gonzales-Sprouse, Lizette Hernandez, Jennifer Knopf, Nichole Crawford, Maryann Nakhla, and many others.
1.2 Report Out on Closed Session from April 26, 2023
The School Board approved the comprehensive school safety plans (tactical/non-public) 2022-23 (MacAvoy, Lawson; 5-0).
Trustee Weekly (Ayes)
Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes)
Trustee Wells (Ayes)
Vice-President Lawson (Ayes)
President Márquez (Ayes)
President Márquez reported the School Board would continue reviewing Closed Session items 6.2 – 6.4 after the Regular session.
2. Welcome
President Márquez welcomed those present.
3. Changes to the Agenda
Trustee MacAvoy requested to move agenda item 13.1, Recognition of Classified Employee(s), to after Oral Communication. Trustee MacAvoy also requested to add an additional staff recognition.
7. Approval of the Agenda
The School Board approved the agenda as amended (MacAvoy, Wells; 5-0).
Trustee Weekly (Ayes)
Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes)
Trustee Wells (Ayes)
Vice-President Lawson (Ayes)
President Márquez (Ayes)
13.1 Recognition of Classified Employee(s)
Deputy Superintendent Wendy Kelly, on behalf of RCSD, presented a certificate to Ground Specialists Sergio Bazan, Dennis Kakoliris-Kekos, Michael D. McKinney, and Rigoberto Verduzco, as well as, Grounds Lead Brandon Jennings not only for their work in preparation for the winter storms but also all their work throughout the storms to ensure campus safety.
Trustee MacAvoy acknowledged Deputy Superintendent Wendy Kelly who was awarded the Region 5 ACSA Administrator of the Year award for her work in Human Resources.
Trustee MacAvoy modified her motion to move Bond Consent Items 6.1- 6.3 under Bond Program Action Items. Trustee Wells seconded the motion. The School Board approved the agenda as amended (5-0).
Trustee Weekly (Ayes)
Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes)
Trustee Wells (Ayes)
Vice-President Lawson (Ayes)
President Márquez (Ayes)
5. Oral Communication
Speaker’s Card:
Chris Robell addressed the School Board to comment about his concerns regarding Prop 39.
6. Bond Program Consent Items (Action Required)
Moved to Bond Program Action items.
7. Bond Program Action Items
6.1 Recommendation re: Approval of Bond Program Consent Items
Speaker’s Card:
Chris Robell addressed the School Board to suggest that the CBOC Committee have its own independent counsel/advisor.
6.2 Recommendation re: Approval of Measure T Bond Program Tracking List of Items Under $20k
The School Board approved the Measure T Bond Program Tracking List of Items Under $20k (MacAvoy, Lawson; 5-0).
Trustee Weekly (Ayes)
Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes)
Trustee Wells (Ayes)
Vice-President Lawson (Ayes)
President Márquez (Ayes)
6.3 Recommendation re: Approval of Proposal for the Furnishing and Installation of a Water Pump with Scapes, Inc. for Orion Alternative School (Formerly John Gill School)
The School Board approved the Proposal for the Furnishing and Installation of a Water Pump with Scapes, Inc. for Orion Alternative School (Formerly John Gill School) (Lawson, Wells; 5-0).
Trustee Weekly (Ayes)
Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes)
Trustee Wells (Ayes)
Vice-President Lawson (Ayes)
President Márquez (Ayes)
7.1 Recommendation re: Approval of Measure T Final Projects List
The School Board approved the of Measure T Final Projects List (MacAvoy, Wells; 5-0).
Trustee Weekly (Ayes)
Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes)
Trustee Wells (Ayes)
Vice-President Lawson (Ayes)
President Márquez (Ayes)
7.2 Recommendation re: Approval of Amendment #2 to the Program Management Services Agreement with RGMK
The School Board approved amendment #2 to the Program Management Services Agreement with RGMK (Wells, MacAvoy; 5-0).
Trustee Weekly (Ayes)
Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes)
Trustee Wells (Ayes)
Vice-President Lawson (Ayes)
President Márquez (Ayes)
8. School/Community Reports
8.1 School Plan for Student Achievement: Reports from Garfield Community School and Henry Ford
Garfield Community School and Henry Ford School administrators Lupe Torres-Khalil, Fanny Gonzales-Sprouse, Lizette Hernandez, Jennifer Knopf, Nichole Crawford, and Maryann Nakhla reported to the School Board an update of their school’s School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) report. The administrators reported on their goals and actions to improve attendance and reclassification rates, and to demonstrate at least one year’s growth in ELA and Math. Garfield and Henry Ford’s leadership teams both reported on school events, student voice, and parent outreach. Lastly, they shared concluding comments on how the district and School Board can further support the schools in their work for student achievement.
The School Board Trustees and Superintendent Baker acknowledged the school leadership teams’ efforts in achieving their school goals and expressed their gratitude to Principals Lupe Torres-Khalil and Jennifer Knopf, along with the staff, for all their hard work.
The School Board recessed for 5 minutes.
8.2 Mental Health Report
Ana Paula Garay, Lead Mental Health Counselor, provided the School Board with a presentation regarding mental health resources/services available across the district and the results of a mental health survey sent to all 4th-8th grade students.
The School Board Trustees and Superintendent Baker praised Ana Paula for the report and her leadership with the Stanford partnership. They also extended their appreciation to all the counselors for all of their work.
The School Board voted to extend the Board Meeting until 11:00 p.m. (Wells, Weekly; 5-0).
Trustee Weekly (Ayes)
Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes)
Trustee Wells (Ayes)
Vice-President Lawson (Ayes)
President Márquez (Ayes)
9. Discussion Items
9.1 Board of Trustees Graduation/Promotions Assignments for 2022-23 SY
The School Board Trustees discussed the 5th-grade promotions and 8th-grade graduation assignments.
10. Consent Items
The School Board approved the Consent Items (Wells, Lawson; 5-0), taking the following action:
10.1 Recommendation re: Approval of Consent Items
10.2 Recommendation re: Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the agreement between
the Redwood City School District and City of Redwood City Parks and Recreation
(REACH) for the 2022-2023 School Year
10.3 Recommendation re: Approval of Comprehensive School Safety Plans (Public)
2022-2023
10.4 Recommendation re: Approval of the Tentative Agreement between the
Redwood City Teachers Association and the Redwood City School District
10.5 Recommendation re: Ratification of Warrant Register, March 1, 2023 - March 31,
2023
10.6 Recommendation re: Rejection of Claim
Trustee Weekly (Ayes)
Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes)
Trustee Wells (Ayes)
Vice-President Lawson (Ayes)
President Márquez (Ayes)
11. Action Items
11.1 Recommendation re: Approval of Recruitment Incentive Stipend for hard to fill middle school, special education, and bilingual teacher positions
No questions or comments.
The School Board approved the Recruitment Incentive Stipend for hard to fill middle school, special education, and bilingual teacher positions (MacAvoy, Weekly; 5-0).
Trustee Weekly (Ayes)
Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes)
Trustee Wells (Ayes)
Vice-President Lawson (Ayes)
President Márquez (Ayes)
11.2 Recommendation re: Adoption of Resolution #32 - Authorizing the Establishment of a Bank Clearing Account
No questions or comments.
The School Board adopted Resolution #32 - Authorizing the Establishment of a Bank Clearing Account (Weekly, Lawson; 5-0).
Trustee Weekly (Ayes)
Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes)
Trustee Wells (Ayes)
Vice-President Lawson (Ayes)
President Márquez (Ayes)
12. Board and Superintendent Reports
12.1 Report from Board Members and Superintendent
Vice-President Lawson reported attending a Bond Committee Meeting and a Wellness Committee meeting.
Trustee Weekly reported he would be touring Orion’s kitchen. He also reported attending the LCAP Committee meeting.
Trustee Wells reported attending the Bond Committee meeting, RCEF Equity Summit, and the LCAP Committee meeting.
Trustee MacAvoy reported attending the Progress Seminar.
President Márquez reported attending the Redwood City Together World Café, the Superintendent’s Advisory Council, and the RCEF Summit.
Superintendent Baker reported attending the RCEF Equity Summit and the Superintendent’s Advisory Council.
13. Information
13.2 Contract Update Information and Credit Card Summary
No questions or comments.
13.3 Information on San Mateo County Investment Fund - February, 2023
No questions or comments.
13.4 Information on San Mateo County Investment Fund - March, 2023
No questions or comments.
14. Correspondence
Trustee MacAvoy reported a Public Records request was received.
15. Other Business/Suggested Items for Future Agenda
Trustee Weekly suggested that the School Board discuss the SPSAs to provide input on how they should be presented next year.
Superintendent Baker suggested having a Board Retreat.
16. Board Meetings Calendar
16.1 Changes to the Board Meetings Calendar
None.
17. Adjournment
The School Board voted to move to Closed Session at 10:37 p.m. (Weekly, Wells; 5-0).