May 10, 2023 - Regular Session
REDWOOD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Redwood City, California
APPROVED MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
May 10, 2023
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
1. Call to Order
President Márquez called the Closed Session to order at 6:16 pm.
1.1 Roll Call
Present at the Closed Board meeting: President Cecilia Márquez, Vice-President Janet Lawson; Trustee Mike Wells; and Superintendent Baker
Others present during the Closed Board meeting: Deputy Superintendent Wendy Kelly, and CBO Rick Edson
Absent at the Closed Board Meeting: Trustee Alisa MacAvoy
2. Oral Communication on Closed Session Items Only
None.
3. Closed Session - 6:15 PM
3.1 RCAA Negotiations Update with District Representative, Superintendent Baker, (§54957.6)
Trustee Weekly officially arrived at the meeting.
4. Reconvene to Regular Session at Approximately 7:00 PM
The School Board reconvened for the Regular Session at 7:03 pm.
4.1 Roll Call
Others present during the Regular Board Meeting: Assistant Superintendent Liz Wolfe, CBO Rick Edson, Eliana Garcia, Gonzalo Cordova, Nora Abou Ortiz, Jorge Quintana, Roxette Mwega, and others.
4.2 Report Out on Closed Session from April 26, 2023
The School Board of Trustees reviewed negotiations with RCAA and CSEA and no decision was made.
4.3 Report Out on Closed Session from May 10, 2023
The School Board reviewed negotiations with RCAA and CSEA and agreed to the staff recommendations.
5. Welcome
President Márquez welcomed those present.
6. Changes to the Agenda
Vice-President Lawson requested to move Bond Action Item 10.1 to Bond Consent Items.
7. Approval of the Agenda
The School Board approved the agenda as amended (Wells, Lawson; 4-0)
Trustee Weekly (Ayes)
Trustee MacAvoy (Absent)
Trustee Wells (Ayes)
Vice-President Lawson (Ayes)
President Márquez (Ayes)
8. Oral Communication
None.
9. Bond Program Consent Items
The School Board approved the Bond Program Consent Items (Lawson, Wells; 4-0), taking the following action:
9.1 Recommendation re: Approval of Bond Program Consent Items
9.2 Recommendation re: Approval of Measure T Bond Program Tracking List of Items Under $20k
9.3 Recommendation re: Approval of New Buildings, Modernization and Sitework, Bid Package D, Change Order 14 to the Agreement with Atlas Pellizzari Electric for Garfield Community School
9.4 Recommendation re: Approval of New Buildings, Modernization and Sitework, Bid Package G, Change Order 16 to the Agreement with Rodan Builders for Garfield Community School
10.1 Recommendation re: Approval of Final Plan Review Invoice with the Division of the State Architect (DSA) for Orion Alternative School (Formerly John Gill School)
Trustee Weekly (Ayes)
Trustee MacAvoy (Absent)
Trustee Wells (Ayes)
Vice-President Lawson (Ayes)
President Márquez (Ayes)
10. Bond Program Action Items
Moved to Bond Program Consent.
11. Discussion Items
11.1 First Reading and Discussion of Board Policy 3250 - Transportation Fees
No questions.
11.2 First Reading and Discussion of Board Policy 3540 – Transportation
Deputy Superintendent Wendy Kelly clarified the procedure for public comments when the School Board reconsiders the Transportation Plan in the future.
Trustee Weekly inquired about the payments parents receive regarding transportation expenses to which Superintendent Baker answered.
11.3 First Reading and Discussion of Board Policy 3555 - Nutrition Program Compliance
Deputy Superintendent Wendy Kelly responded to President Márquez's inquiry about the available options for the complaint process.
11.4 First Reading and Discussion of Board Policy 4030 - Nondiscrimination in Employment
No questions or comments.
11.5 First Reading and Discussion of Board Policy 5142 – Safety
Deputy Superintendent Wendy Kelly recommended changing the wording to state that teachers shall allow students into the classroom not less than 15 minutes before school starts to align with the union contract.
Trustee Weekly inquired about the cybersecurity policy to which Superintendent Baker responded.
The School Board also received clarification from Deputy Superintendent Wendy Kelly regarding sports and safety restrictions.
11.6 First Reading and Discussion of Board Policy 5142.2 - Safe Routes to School Program
Deputy Superintendent Wendy Kelly explained to the School Board how the district is operationalizing equitable access and opportunity for students to participate in the Safe Routes to School program.
11.7 First Reading and Discussion of Board Bylaw 9320 - Meetings and Notices
No questions.
Trustee Wells thanked the Policy Committee for all of their work.
12. Consent Items
The School Board approved the Consent Items (Wells, Weekly; 4-0), taking the following action:
12.1 Recommendation re: Approval of Consent Items
12.2 Recommendation re: Approval of April 19, 2023 Board Minutes
12.3 Recommendation re: Approval of April 26, 2023 Closed Session Board Minutes
12.4 Recommendation re: Approval of April 26, 2023 Study Session Board Minutes
12.5 Recommendation re: Approval of Non-Public School (NPS)/Non-Public Agency
(NPA) Master Contracts
12.6 Recommendation re: Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the MOU Agreement
between the Regents of the University of California and the Redwood City School
District
12.7 Recommendation re: Review of Information Regarding the Teacher Residency
Program for Special Education Teachers with San Mateo County Office of Education
and Alder Graduate School of Education
12.8 Recommendation re: Approval of Agreement for Participation in the 2023-24
Outdoor Education Program between the Redwood City School District and the San
Mateo County Office of Education
12.9 Recommendation re: Approval of Membership to the Citizen's Oversight
Committee for Measure U
12.10 Recommendation re: Ratification of Warrant Registers, April 1, 2023 - April 30,
2023
Trustee Weekly (Ayes)
Trustee MacAvoy (Absent)
Trustee Wells (Ayes)
Vice-President Lawson (Ayes)
President Márquez (Ayes)
13. Action Items
13.1 Recommendation re: Adoption of Resolution 33, California Schools Healthy Air, Plumbing, and Efficiency Program Governing Body Resolution for Connect Community Charter School
The School Board adopted Resolution 33, California Schools Healthy Air, Plumbing, and Efficiency Program Governing Body Resolution for Connect Community Charter School (Wells, Weekly; 4-0).
Trustee Weekly (Ayes)
Trustee MacAvoy (Absent)
Trustee Wells (Ayes)
Vice-President Lawson (Ayes)
President Márquez (Ayes)
13.2 Recommendation re: Adoption of Resolution 34, California Schools Healthy Air, Plumbing, and Efficiency Program Governing Body Resolution for KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory
The School Board adopted Resolution 34, California Schools Healthy Air, Plumbing, and Efficiency Program Governing Body Resolution for KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory (Weekly, Lawson; 4-0).
Trustee Weekly (Ayes)
Trustee MacAvoy (Absent)
Trustee Wells (Ayes)
Vice-President Lawson (Ayes)
President Márquez (Ayes)
13.3 Recommendation re: Adoption of Resolution 35, California Schools Healthy Air, Plumbing, and Efficiency Program Governing Body Resolution for Redwood City School District
The School Board adopted Resolution 35, California Schools Healthy Air, Plumbing, and Efficiency Program Governing Body Resolution for Redwood City School District (Lawson, Weekly; 4-0).
Trustee Weekly (Ayes)
Trustee MacAvoy (Absent)
Trustee Wells (Ayes)
Vice-President Lawson (Ayes)
President Márquez (Ayes)
13.4 Recommendation re: Adoption of Resolution 36, California Schools Healthy Air, Plumbing, and Efficiency Program Governing Body Resolution for Rocketship Redwood City
The School Board adopted Resolution 36, California Schools Healthy Air, Plumbing, and Efficiency Program Governing Body Resolution for Rocketship Redwood City (Wells, Lawson; 4-0).
Trustee Weekly (Ayes)
Trustee MacAvoy (Absent)
Trustee Wells (Ayes)
Vice-President Lawson (Ayes)
President Márquez (Ayes)
14. Board and Superintendent Reports
14.1 Report from Board Members and Superintendent
Trustee Wells noted it is Teacher Appreciation Week and Staff Recognition Month. He reported attending the Chamber SMC Education Committee meeting in which SMC Superintendent of Schools Nancy Magee gave a recap on her presentation of climate-ready schools.
Vice-President Lawson had nothing to report.
Trustee Weekly attended the Child Nutrition Services (CNS) Committee meeting. He also reported touring the kitchen at Orion.
President Márquez reported attending the first Spanish Superintendent Advisory Council meeting. She also reported attending the CNS Committee meeting. President Márquez invited CBO Rick Edson to also comment on the review of wellness in schools.
Superintendent Baker reported attending the Climate Committee with RCTA. He reminded the School Board that the Music Concert is on May 30th. Furthermore, CPR classes will be held on September 16 for all RCTA members. The RCTA Retirement will be held on May 22. The District Retirement Reception will be on June 1. Moreover, Superintendent Baker reported attending the Stanford Collaborative meeting. Lastly, he reported attending the RCEF Board meeting.
15. Information
15.1 Redwood City School District Review of KIPP's Second Interim Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2022-23
No questions. Trustee Wells thanked CBO Rick Edson and his team in the business department for all of their work. CBO Rick Edson also thanked and credited Patricia Knight, Kimberley Chen, Maria Morales, and Heather Park for all of their work.
15.2 Redwood City School District Review of Connect's Second Interim Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2022-23
No questions or comments.
15.3 Redwood City School District Review of Rocketship's Second Interim Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2022-23
No questions or comments.
15.4 Information on Administrative Regulation 5131.41 - Use of Seclusion and Restraint
No questions or comments.
16. Correspondence
President Márquez reported receiving a few emails regarding the board meeting minutes and the REACH program.
Trustee Wells reported on the email received regarding students experiencing dyslexia.
Trustee Weekly reported receiving correspondence regarding the Odyssey program priority and admissions.
17. Other Business/Suggested Items for Future Agenda
In light of it being staff recognition month, President Márquez proposed including an agenda item in the upcoming board meeting to acknowledge the efforts of the classified staff.
18. Board Meetings Calendar
18.1 Changes to the Board Meetings Calendar
Vice-President Lawson pointed out that the final board meeting is scheduled for June 28th instead of June 14, as erroneously stated on the printed agenda.
19. Adjournment
The School Board adjourned the meeting at 7:42 p.m. (Wells, Lawson; 4-0).