October 25, 2023 - Regular
REDWOOD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Redwood City, California
APPROVED MINUTES OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
October 25, 2023
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
1. Call to Order
President Márquez called the Regular meeting to order at 7:00 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: CBO Rick Edson, Deputy Superintendent Wendy Kelly, Assistant Superintendent Anna Herrera, Itzel Gloria, Nora Abou Ortiz, Melissa Bowdoin, Warren Sedar, Patricia Alcocer, Jose Luna, Will Robertson, and others.
2. Welcome
President Márquez welcomed those present.
3. Changes to the Agenda
None.
4. Approval of the Agenda
The School Board approved the agenda as submitted (Wells, MacAvoy; 5-0).
Trustee Weekly (Ayes)
Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes)
Trustee Wells (Ayes)
Vice-President Lawson (Ayes)
President Márquez (Ayes)
5. Oral Communication
None.
6. Bond Program Action Items
6.1 Recommendation re: Discussion and Approval of Final Projects List
Will Robertson presented to the School Board a list of potential final projects for Measure T. He noted there is approximately $800,000 remaining in the board reserve.
The School Board discussed and approved the McKinley Theater Lighting Technology Upgrades project, and requested more thorough research on the Solar Project and a quote for the Tether Ball project at Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion (MacAvoy, Lawson; 5-0).
Trustee Weekly (Ayes)
Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes)
Trustee Wells (Ayes)
Vice-President Lawson (Ayes)
President Márquez (Ayes)
7. School/Community Reports
7.1 Adelante Selby and Roy Cloud School Presentations for the 2023-2024 School Year
Adelante Selby and Roy Cloud school administrators showcased how they are addressing the implementation of new academic initiatives, exemplifying student voice and parent engagement, and organizing school events. These efforts are aligned with their site LCAP goals and SPSA plans.
The Trustees and Superintendent Baker thanked Warren, Patricia, Jose Luna, and all the teachers and staff at Adelante Selby, and Melissa and all the teachers and staff at Roy Cloud for their dedication and commitment. They expressed their gratitude for all the work they do.
Vice-President Lawson inquired about the demand to enroll at Adelante Selby to which Warren responded that demand remains high.
The Trustees expressed that they would also like to hear from the schools what challenges they face and what schools need from the School Board. They would like to have these topics included in future school presentations.
Superintendent Baker congratulated Warren on meeting all of his goals and improved student test scores.
Superintendent Baker read out loud an email he received from a parent that praised Melissa’s character.
8. Consent Items
The School Board approved the Consent Items (MacAvoy, Wells; 5-0), taking the following action:
8.1 Recommendation re: Approval of Consent Items
8.2 Recommendation re: Approval of October 11 Board Meeting Minutes
8.3 Recommendation re: Second Reading and Approval of Board Policy 1113 –
District and School Websites
8.4 Recommendation re: Second Reading and Approval of Board Policy 6177 –
Summer Learning
8.5 Recommendation re: Second Reading and Approval of Board Policy 5141.6 –
School Health Services
8.6 Recommendation re: Second Reading and Approval of Board Policy 5141.5 –
Mental Health
8.7 Recommendation re: Approval of Reduction of Four Contracted Behavior
Technician (BT) Positions
8.8 Recommendation re: Approval of Additional Personnel Needed for the 2023-24
School Year
8.9 Recommendation re: Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement between
the Redwood City School District and Maxim Healthcare Services for the 2023-24 School
Year
Trustee Weekly (Ayes)
Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes)
Trustee Wells (Ayes)
Vice-President Lawson (Ayes)
President Márquez (Ayes)
9. Action Items
9.1 Recommendation re: Approval of the 2023-24 Federal Addendum to the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)
Katherine Rivera, Director of ELD and Categorical Services, noted that due to the reduction in the number of RCSD students who qualify for Title 1 resources, there are fewer overall resources across the district.
No questions.
The School Board approved the 2023-24 Federal Addendum to the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) (MacAvoy, Weekly; 5-0).
Trustee Weekly (Ayes)
Trustee MacAvoy (Ayes)
Trustee Wells (Ayes)
Vice-President Lawson (Ayes)
President Márquez (Ayes)
10. Board and Superintendent Reports
10.1 Report from Board Members and Superintendent
Trustee Wells reported attending a Bond Team meeting.
Trustee Weekly reported completing the online ethics training. He also reported attending a 1st-grade and 3rd-grade goal-setting conference.
Trustee MacAvoy reported attending a Wellness Committee meeting with Vice-President Lawson. She also reported attending the Sequoia Hospital Advisory Committee meeting and a Workforce Housing Committee meeting. Additionally, she reported that she attended the CSBA Roadshow with President Márquez and Superintendent Baker. Lastly, she met with a community member to speak about dyslexia.
Vice-President Lawson reported attending the Bond Team meeting, the Wellness Committee meeting, and the Workforce Housing meeting. Lastly, she reported attending her son’s goal-setting conference.
President Márquez reported attending a Redwood City Together Committee meeting with Trustee MacAvoy, and the last Hispanic Heritage Speaker Series which was a panel of high school students. Lastly, she reported attending McKinley’s Zumba-thon.
Superintendent Baker reported attending the Redwood City Together Committee meeting, and the Bond Team meeting. He also reminded the School Board about the Study Session happening on November 2, 2023, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Hoover Gym.
11. Information
11.1 Quarterly Williams Report, 1st Quarter, July 2023 through September 2023
No questions or comments.
11.2 Redwood City School District Review of Connect Community Charter School's Unaudited Actuals for Fiscal Year 2022-23
No questions or comments.
11.3 Redwood City School District Review of KIPP's Unaudited Actuals for Fiscal Year 2022-23
No questions or comments.
11.4 Redwood City School District Review of Rocketship's Unaudited Actuals for Fiscal Year 2022-23
No questions or comments.
11.5 Contract Update Information and Credit Card Summary
No questions or comments.
12. Correspondence
Trustee MacAvoy reported being in correspondence with a community member who has concerns regarding unhoused individuals and encampments near Hoover.
President Márquez reported receiving correspondence from a parent expressing concern over the super minimum days.
13. Other Business/Suggested Items for Future Agenda
None.
14. Board Meetings Calendar
14.1 Changes to the Board Meetings Calendar
None.
15. Adjournment
The School Board adjourned the meeting at 9:03 p.m. (Weekly, Wells; 5-0).