Board of Education Regular Meeting Redwood City ESD September 11, 2019 7:00PM District Office: 750 Bradford Street, Redwood City, CA 94063
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Please refer to the attachment for full report. |
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It is the Administration’s recommendation that the School Board learn about the Induction Program planned for the 2019-20 school year.
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Up to $225,000 funded by Supplemental/Concentration funds and C252 Induction general funds.
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Prepared by: Erin Kekos, Director of Induction Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent |
Board Report on BTSA Induction 2019
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During the Plan for our Future process last fall several sub-committees from the Superintendent’s Council suggested ideas that would eliminate K-8 schools and consolidate middle school students at several campuses dedicated specifically to 6-8. The strongest rationale for eliminating K-8 schools and moving to a K-5/6-8 structure throughout the district was to increase efficiency and increase economies of scale by making it possible to maximize student-teacher ratios, thereby saving money. The sub-committees also pointed out that this change may make it possible to offer a greater number of middle school students the opportunity to take electives because all 6-8 students would be concentrated at just a few schools. Further, the change may offer academic and social-emotional benefits for students. During the numerous community meetings, many parents testified and submitted comments both supporting and opposing the idea of changing the middle school structure. After listening to and reading the extensive comments from the community and hearing feedback from the Board, at the November 28, 2018 board meeting I recommended this idea for further study before making any decisions on implementation of changes to our current middle school structure. When the Board voted on my recommended changes at this meeting, I explained that the district would launch a survey to help us determine whether to create a committee to study middle school configurations in the district. As part of our transition work last winter and spring, we did further study on the potential cost savings of this idea, and we developed a draft survey (attached). After learning that the potential cost savings are not substantial, and further that specific, quantifiable cost savings are difficult to identify, I am withdrawing my earlier recommendation to conduct a survey regarding middle school preferences. I now recommend that we remove the idea of changing our current middle school grade configurations from consideration for the foreseeable future. I am making this recommendation for the following reasons: - Our Chief Business Official has determined that moving to a K-5/6-8 structure throughout the district would NOT result in discernable financial savings at this time.
- Although consolidating all middle school students onto fewer campuses that are specifically dedicated to serving 6-8 students may streamline operations and make staffing easier in the long run, our staff does not have the capacity to adequately study or implement this right now given the magnitude of other changes occurring during this time of transition.
- Beyond financial considerations, some have advocated for this change because they believe it will benefit students academically and socially.When we have studied this issue in the past, most recently in 2012, research was inconclusive on whether K-8 or K-5/6-8 is more beneficial to students.If we want to consider this change for instructional and social-emotional benefits, it warrants a serious and in-depth analysis, which we do not have the capacity to conduct right now.
- Families who reside in the boundary of a K-8 neighborhood school and prefer to send their child to a dedicated 6-8 middle school currently have the option of applying to attend Kennedy Middle School or McKinley Institute of Technology through our Schools of Choice program, and students are generally able to get a spot at one of these two schools if they apply.
- Over the past few months, many parents and community members have expressed their strong desire to provide resolution on whether there will be changes to our middle school structure.The perception that the district may make changes to our middle school offerings is contributing further uncertainty during a time of significant change, and I believe it would be in the best interest of our community to provide resolution.
In summary, I am changing my recommendation because I believe it is in the best interest of our students and our community to postpone consideration of any possible changes to our middle school structure until we have the capacity to give this idea the significant time and study it deserves. |
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It is the Administration's recommendation that the School Board discuss conducting a survey to consider creating a committee to study the middle school configurations in the district. |
Prepared by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent |
Draft of Middle School Survey
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The board minutes have been reviewed by the Clerk, the Superintendent, and Administration.
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It is the Administration's recommendation that the School Board approve the May 8th Board Minutes for the Regular Board meeting, as submitted.
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Prepared by: Eliana García, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent |
Board Minutes 5.8.19
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The board minutes have been reviewed by the Clerk, the Superintendent, and Administration.
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It is the Administration's recommendation that the School Board approve the May 22nd Board Minutes for the Regular Board meeting, as submitted. |
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Prepared by: Eliana García, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent |
Board Minutes 5.22.19
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At the August 14th board meeting, the School Board and Superintendent Baker discussed the 2019-20 school board committee assignments. The School Board made some minor changes to the committee assignments and are now finalized. |
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It is the Administration's recommendation that the School Board approve the attached final 2019-20 School Board Committee assignments. |
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Prepared by: Eliana García, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent |
Final 2019-20 School Board Committee Assignments
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At the August 28th board meeting, the School Board and Superintendent Baker discussed the school assignments for each board member for the 2019-20 school year. After a thorough discussion, the School Board decided to maintain the rotation system in place. Attached hereto, please find the final School Board School Assignments for the 2019-20 school year. |
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It is the Administration's recommendation that the School Board approve the school assignments for the 2019-20 school year. |
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Prepared by: Eliana García, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent |
Final 2019-20 School Assignments for the School Board
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Education Code Section 42631 states that all payments from funds of a school district shall be made by written order of the governing board of the district. The attached report consists of expenditures from various funds in the amount of $4,978,603.05 for the period August 1, 2019 through August 31, 2019. |
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It is the Administration’s recommendation that the School Board ratify the attached warrant registers as submitted.
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The total disbursement from the San Mateo County Treasurer’s Office amounts to $4,978,603.05 and represents actual expenditures for all funds.
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Prepared by: Priscilla Aquino-Dichoso, Chief Business Official Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D, Superintendent |
Warrant Register ~ August 1, 2019 - August 31, 2019
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Star Vista will partner with the Redwood City School District to provide mental health services. Please find below a brief description of the program, location and number of students they will serve:
School-Based Counseling: Staff to implement 15 hours per week of counseling at Clifford, Garfield, Henry Ford, Hoover, John Gill and North Star Academy; 45 hours per week at Kennedy; 30 hours per week at MIT; 35 hours per week at Roosevelt; 40 hours per week at Roy Cloud; 11.5 hour per week at Taft. The program provides these services for 32 weeks during the school year. Services will include, but are not limited to, individual and group counseling, classroom support, crisis intervention, teacher consultation, and parent support.
Children's Place: Primary Intervention program for students impacted by drug and alcohol abuse in their families. 10-15 students per school are supported through this program 6-8 hours each day for 1-2 days/week. Schools: Garfield, John Gill, Hawes, Taft, and Hoover.
School-based Counseling Summer 2020: Counseling services are provided at summer school sites during RCSD summer program.
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It is the Administration's recommendation that the School Board approve the agreement between the Redwood City School District and Star Vista to provide mental health services for the fiscal year 2019-20. |
The agreement is for the total of $492,070.00, paid to Star Vista to provide these services in our schools. See attachment.
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Prepared by: Andrea Garen, Director of Health and Wellness Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent |
Agreement between RCSD and StarVista
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LeGarza Sports will provide comprehensive PE instruction for children in kindergarten through 5th grade at Roy Cloud School. LeGarza Sports will provide lunch supervision four days a week. The term of the agreement is from August 26, 2019 through June 5, 2020. This Board agenda item is coming forth late for School Board approval due to a clerical oversight. LeGarza Sports will hire or retain key staff and work with appropriate school staff to implement and support specific modules of PE Program. The PE program will provide the following: - 4 coaching days a week for 35 weeks with 4 coaches;
- Each classroom will be taught two PE lessons a week during the 35 weeks;
- Lunch supervision/recess support 4days a week for 35 weeks with 2 coaches.
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It is the Administration’s recommendation that the School Board approve the agreement between the Redwood City School District and LeGarza Sports for comprehensive PE instruction for children in kindergarten through 5th grade at Roy Cloud School. |
The total cost of the agreement is $66,750, paid by the Roy Cloud School PTO. |
Prepared by: Diane Prystas, Principal, Roy Cloud School Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent |
Agreement between RCSD and Legarza Sports - Roy Cloud
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The Music for Minors Professional Educator Program provides trained music instructors to teach general music to Transitional Kindergarten through 5th grade students at Adelante Selby Lane Spanish Immersion, Clifford, Garfield, Henry Ford, Hoover, Orion Alternative and Mandarin Immersion at the John Gill campus, North Star, Roosevelt, Roy Cloud and Taft Schools in the Redwood City School District. Classes will be scheduled between September 2019 and May 2020. At the present time, the total estimated number of classes to be served is 168. There will be 12 sessions of 30-minute weekly music instruction taught in grades TK-5 on a trimester calendar. Trimester 1 schools will receive music September - November; Trimester 2 schools will receive music November - February; Trimester 3 schools will receive music February - May. The annual recorder fee for grades 3-5 of $50 per class will be waived. |
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It is the Administration's recommendation that the School Board approve the Agreement for Services between the Redwood City School District and Music for Minors for the administration of the Music for Minors Professional Educator Program for the 2019-20 school year.
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The total cost for the Music for Minors Professional Educator Program for the 2019-20 school year is not to exceed $183,859.20. This amount will be funded by the Redwood City Education Foundation.
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Prepared by: Linda Montes, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services PreK-5 Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent |
Agreement between RCSD and Music for Minors
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During the 2018-2019 school year, it came to the San Mateo County Office of Education’s (SMCOE) attention that there did not exist a current form of contractual agreement which sets forth the respective duties and obligations of the SMCOE and a District of Special Education Accountability (DSEA) in those situations where the DSEA places a student in a special education classroom operated by the SMCOE. By contrast, most districts have in place agreements with other districts or non-public schools, which outline each party’s responsibilities with regard to out-of-district IEP placements. This MOU imposes no additional financial obligations on those districts, which place students in SMCOE special education programs. Rather, the MOU formally outlines and clarifies the roles and responsibilities of the SMCOE and the DSEA to ensure that both sides understand and comply with their legal and contractual responsibilities. |
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It is the Administrations recommendation to approve the MOU between SMCOE and districts.
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Non-Public School (“NPS”) and Non- Public Agency (“NPA”) Special Education Fund, D140. |
Prepared by: Patricia Pelino, Director of Special Education Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent |
Memorandum of Understanding
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The San Mateo County SELPA office agrees on rates and signs master contracts with Non-Public School (“NPS”)/Non-Public Agency (”NPA”) for each school year. The various districts then prepare Individual Service Agreements (“ISAs”) on individual students directed by Individualized Education Program’s (“IEPs”). The master contract (attached as Exhibit A), which covers the period July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. The attached contracts were received from the SELPA on or before July 1, 2019. The School District expects to receive additional contracts as soon as they are processed by the SELPA. These contracts will be brought for approval at a future Board meeting. **PLEASE NOTE**: The approved rate sheets will be periodically submitted to the School Board due to servers being down during the summer at the San Mateo County Office of Education. Not all rate sheets have been processed. |
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It is the Administration's recommendation that the School Board approve the master agreements between the San Mateo County Special Education Local Plan Area (“SELPA”) and the vendors. |
Non-Public School (“NPS”) and Non- Public Agency (“NPA”) Special Education Fund, D140. Attachments: Exhibit A - Blank SELPA Master Contract Exhibit B - NPA/NPS Rate Sheets |
Prepared by: Patricia Pelino, Director of Special Education Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent
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Exhibit A - Blank SELPA Master Contract Exhibit B - NPA/NPS Approved Rate Sheets
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During their week at Outdoor Education, students will experience the magic of nature by learning about the natural world, exploring the forest and beach ecosystems, and working together as a community. This field trip compliments the 5th grade science curriculum. The students and their teachers will leave school at 9:00 am on Dec. 9, 2019 and they will return by 12:00 pm on Dec. 13, 2019. The students and teachers will be transported by bus. Students must continue to adhere to the Henry Ford School behavior guidelines while attending this field trip. Instruction will be by Outdoor Education.
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It is the Administration’s recommendation that the School Board approve the Henry Ford field trip to the 5 day 5th Grade Outdoor Education Program at the San Francisco YMCA Camp at Jones Gulch in La Honda, California, December 9-13, 2019. Teachers Nancy Julien, Angie Teupel and Josephina Schneider will attend the field trip. Adult/student chaperones will be provided by the Outdoor Education program to ensure proper safety of all students.
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Parent donations and PTA will pay the cost of the trip. |
Prepared by: Al Rosell, Ed.D., Principal, Henry Ford School Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent
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Field Trip Request from Henry Ford School
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This year all sixth-grade students will participate in one of seven canoes and slough trips with the Marine Science Institute. The Marine Science Institute (MSI) cultivates understanding of natural science through interdisciplinary educational activities that puts students in direct physical contact with local marine life. Lessons focus on aquatic life and the ecosystem that supports them during a 5-hour program exploring Redwood Creek and the salt marches. Students will be instructed in proper paddling techniques and safety rules before heading out on the water. Students make observations about local wildlife and discuss human impact on this important habitat. They will explore mud/invertebrate animals; do plant identification, trash pickup, and analysis and water quality testing while out on the water. By nurturing students' natural curiosity through hands-on experiences, we help stimulate a real passion for learning in a scientific environment. Students observe, compare, measure, and interact with invertebrates, and other forms of marsh life, thereby gaining an understanding of the relevance of the skills they learn in school to real-world situations. Finally, as students gain knowledge and appreciation of the interconnectedness of human and marine life, they become naturally conscientious stewards of the health of our bay. The student to adult ratio will be 7:1. |
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It is the Administration's recommendation that the School Board approve the B-wet field trips for Kennedy Middle School's 6th grade science classes scheduled for 9/18, 9/20, 9/23, 9/24, 9/25, 9/30, 10/1, 10/2, 10/4, 11/12, 11/13, 11/14, 3/10, 3/11, 3/12, 3/23, 3/24, 3/25, 3/27, 3/30, 4/1, 4/13, 4/14, 4/15, and 4/17. |
The field trips will be paid through the B-Wet Grant, partial pay of transportation. |
Prepared by: Sabrina Adler, Principal, Kennedy Middle School Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent |
Field Trip Request from Kennedy Middle School 1 Field Trip Request from Kennedy Middle School 2
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EC 44256(b) expands the authorization for the holder of a Multiple Subject or a Standard Elementary Teaching Credential to teach in a departmentalized setting below grade 9. EC 44258.2 allows the holder of a Single Subject or Standard Secondary Teaching Credential to be assigned to teach classes in grades 5 through 8 in a middle school. Stephanie Vance: Social Studies EC:44256(b) |
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It is the Administration’s recommendation that the School Board approve the Education Code option for the following teaching assignments for the 2019-2020 school year.
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Prepared by: Patricia Perez, Coordinator of Human Resources Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent |
RCSD Teacher Consent Form Resolution 5
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The School District, in conjunction with the 7-11 Committee, has been evaluating options for the disposition of several surplus school sites. Pursuant to Education Code Section 17466, before ordering the disposition of surplus property, the School Board must adopt a Resolution in a regular open meeting, by a two-thirds vote of its members, declaring its intention to lease the property. The Resolution must identify the date of a governing board meeting at which proposals for the lease of said properties shall be reviewed and declared, and notice of the date of said meeting must be given in accordance with applicable laws. Other legal requirements pertaining to the lease of surplus property are subject to a waiver application made by the School District to the State Board of Education, with action anticipated on September 11, 2019. The proposed Resolution expresses the School Board’s intention to lease three surplus school sites, and fixes October 16, 2019 as the date on which all proposals received to date will be reviewed and discussed by the School Board for further action.
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It is the Administration's recommendation that the School Board adopt Resolution 6, resolution of intent to lease surplus property. |
Please refer to the attached resolution. |
Prepared by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent
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Resolution 6
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2/3 Combo Multiple Subject –Hoover School We are requesting a Provisional Internship Permit for Marite Barboza, a Multiple Subject teacher at Hoover School. Ms. Barboza has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from CSU East Bay. Ms. Barboza is enrolled in a credential program at San Francisco State University where she is working toward completing requirements for her California Teaching Credential. Ms. Barboza is bilingual and has experience teaching elementary school students. Her combination of experience and education make her an ideal candidate for this hard to fill position. All teachers need to complete coursework to finish there credential programs. A diligent search has been conducted for suitable credentialed teachers or suitable qualified internship teachers to fill these positions. The Provisional Internship Permit (PIP) was created in response to the phasing out of emergency permits and became effective on July 1, 2005. It allows an employing agency to fill an immediate staffing need by hiring an individual who has not yet met the subject matter competency requirement needed to enter an internship program. The PIP is only available at the request of an employing agency. Holders of the PIP are restricted to service with the employing agency requesting the permit. The District will provide orientation, guidance and assistance to these teachers and will help them seek and enroll in subject matter training, such as workshops or seminars and site-based courses along with training in test-taking strategies to assist in meeting subject matter competence related to the permit. Public school districts must present this notice to the governing board in a public meeting. This must be an action item on the agenda and not part of the consent agenda. The PIP will be issued for one year and is renewable only once upon completion of renewal requirements. |
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It is the Administration’s recommendation that the School Board approve a Provisional Internship Permit for the following positions for the 2019-20 school year.
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Prepared by: Patricia Perez, Coordinator of Human Resources Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent |
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The schedule of board agenda items will be placed on the agenda at the September 25th board meeting. |
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Prepared by: Eliana García, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent
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Published: September 6, 2019, 4:53 PM
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