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Planned: Superintendent evaluation; Charter school second interim reviews (KIPP, Rocketship, Connect); Outdoor Ed agreement; Math report
Planned: ConApp approval; Special Education Report
2025–26 School Year
27 meetings from June 2025 to present. Full agendas and video available.
The Board approved multiple facility improvement projects including HVAC Upgrades Phase 3 at Henry Ford and Roy Cloud Schools, a Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment with Blach Construction for Phase 2 upgrades, and Industrial Hygienist Services Agreements; additionally, the Board reviewed School Plans for Student Achievement (SPSA) for Kennedy Middle School, Orion Alternative and Mandarin Immersion, and Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion, and approved multiple board policy updates and a $100,000 increase to the Bonami Baking Company purchase order.
45 agenda items →Roy Cloud and Clifford school presentations with SPSA approvals. EV charger replacement agreement with PowerFlex after Shell Recharge discontinuation at six campuses. 22 CSBA employee policy updates on consent. RCTA class size presentation as information item. Kennedy Grand Canyon and MIT Treasure Island field trips.
30 agenda items →Two school presentations with SPSA approvals for Taft and Garfield. Eide Bailly presents the 2024-25 financial audit. Board votes on the Second Interim Budget Report ($158.1M revenue, $161.3M expenditures). Second reading of drone policy BP 3515.21. Large consent agenda includes 16 CSBA board policy updates, Ed Code 41372 classroom salary waiver (55.54% vs 60% requirement, $5.7M deficiency), 650 Chromebooks for incoming 6th graders ($323.9K), Measure U addenda for North Star and Henry Ford, AT&T E-Rate internet agreement, and personnel changes. Information items cover AI-assisted literacy and numeracy (David Weekly), Connect charter audit review, LCSSP grant outcomes, and county investment fund.
31 agenda items →Three school presentations with SPSA approvals for Roosevelt, McKinley Institute of Technology, and Hoover. Consent items include February meeting minutes, Measure U addenda for all three schools, field trips (Roy Cloud, North Star), school psychologist agreement, 2025 SARCs, SARB membership, NV5 EV charging infrastructure amendment, Eide Bailly bond audit agreement, and February warrant registers.
8 agenda items →Board held a special meeting to adopt the parcel tax resolution placing Measure E on the June 2, 2026 ballot — $25/unimproved parcel, 8-year term, estimated $12.2M/year for district and school programs.
2 agenda items →First reading of the draft parcel tax resolution ($12.2M/year, 8-year term). LCAP mid-year report showed $151.5M total spending with equity gaps persisting for homeless students and African American students. Approved purchase of 4 fully electric school buses ($1.78M, mostly grant-funded). Passed Resolutions 17–20 authorizing certificated and classified staff reductions for the coming year. Began RCTA teacher contract negotiations for 2026–2029.
16 agenda items →Board approved the final $6.4M Strategic Resource Alignment budget reduction plan and the Measure S bond implementation plan. Authorized Blach HVAC Phase 2 ($3M lease-leaseback) and approved solar change orders returning $2.29M to the district. Also approved Kennedy and Roy Cloud Measure U addenda, 12 school safety plans, and 5 policy second readings.
25 agenda items →Board ratified the employment agreement with Dr. Christian Rubalcaba as new superintendent (starting March 3, 2026), 5-0. Closed session on 750 Bradford St property negotiations with The Sobrato Organization (no action). President Weekly pulled EV charger items (Resolution 16/17, PowerFlex, Atlas Pellizzari $70.5K installation) for future review. Public comment: CSEA President Stockton encouraged trustees to meet with classified staff. Thirteen policy first readings covered facilities, campus security, drones, electronic signatures, and district records; drones policy remanded to Policy Committee for further review.
17 agenda items →Closed session: conference with labor negotiators on prospective superintendent contract (no action taken). Heard Health and Wellness team report (counselor/nurse overload, Sonrisas dental pilot at Garfield) and California Reading Literacy Project presentation on teacher training. Public comment: Mandarin immersion parent raised concerns about limited district support for the MI curriculum. RCTA President expressed concern about budget cuts and class sizes; CSEA President announced retirement. Approved 14 policy second readings, Resolution 15 (teaching assignment), Declaration of Need for 2026-27, Measure U addenda for Taft and Clifford, and the 2026-27 instructional calendar.
23 agenda items →Two-hour study session (6:01-8:04 PM) on the Strategic Resource Alignment plan — Superintendent presented preliminary budget reduction options. Public comments from staff and parents raised concerns about Orion staffing, Hoover teacher support, and preserving mental health and TK programs. Board discussed long-term fiscal sustainability. No formal action taken.
2 agenda items →Annual board officer rotation per Bylaws: Weekly elected President, Márquez VP, Ng Kwing King Clerk. Superintendent Baker presented Wells with appreciation award for service as president. Three public speakers: parent Patricia Renderos urged the district to avoid staff cuts; parent Agustin Espino congratulated Weekly; CSEA President Stockton raised concerns about staff survey anonymity and workload from reductions. First Interim Budget Report approved 5-0. Seven policy first readings on special education and law enforcement interactions. Consent included the Annual Developer Fee Report and CBOC membership approval.
16 agenda items →All-day special closed session at PAL Center (8:25 AM - 4:33 PM) for superintendent search candidate interviews with Leadership Associates consultants. No action taken.
Board reviewed the California School Dashboard results showing meaningful gains — ELA scores up 11.1 points (moving from Yellow to Green), math up 8.6 points, chronic absenteeism down 0.8%, and suspensions down 1.4%. Equity gaps persist for homeless students and African American students. TK program presentation; public comment from parent Agustin Espino on TK outreach. Approved CBOC taxpayer representative Alan Hansen (5-0). Set organizational meeting date for Dec 17. Fifteen policy second readings and 8 first readings. Board members reported highlights from CSBA Annual Education Conference including Golden Bell Award for district mental health program.
29 agenda items →Special closed session for superintendent search (5:00-8:10 PM). Wells, Márquez, Li, King present at start; Weekly joined during session. Leadership Associates consultants present. No action taken.
Four trustees present (King absent). Closed session: Board voted 4-0 to initiate IDEA due process proceedings. AI in education presentation by Bronia Whipp and Cathy James — teachers using AI for lesson plans, rubrics, differentiated instruction, and IEP drafting; Board discussed adoption rates and guardrails for future AI policy. Parcel tax update from Jeremy Hauser; Board declined additional tracking poll, concurred on sunset provision but did not reach consensus on a cap. BB 9250 (remuneration) and retirement notification incentive pulled to future meeting. Thirteen policy second readings and 15 first readings covering health, PE, mental health, and personnel policies.
32 agenda items →Three trustees present (Márquez and King absent). Community schools report by Michelle Griffith. Mental health services presentation by Ana Paula Garay, Dr. Shashank Joshi, Dr. Apurva Bhatt, and Kristin Geiser on program evolution since 2021. Three public speakers: parent Agustin Espino on Latino student outcomes, parent Lisbeth Estrada advocating community schools, and Clifford PTO President Leighann Thompson on parent-funded tutoring. Approved Ninyo and Moore geotechnical agreement for bond program. Fourteen policy first readings including construction cost accounting, charter oversight, compensation, and health topics. Meeting extended to 11:11 PM.
34 agenda items →Board heard reports on ELD coaching effectiveness ($302.5K program funded by AMIM Grant and Title III) and reviewed district-wide i-Ready assessment results with longitudinal data from Fall 2023 through Fall 2025. Nineteen policy first readings covered topics from school bus driver drug testing to fentanyl awareness, naloxone on campus, and service animals. Adopted Resolution 14 for continued state preschool funding (up to $9.1M for 21 programs serving 416 students). Reclassified lead custodian positions and approved $201.6K in after-school enrichment programs.
34 agenda items →Study session on the Facilities Master Plan Implementation Plan — Board discussed priorities, phasing, and funding for Measure S bond projects. Key tensions: modernization vs. safety vs. design quality, equity principles for school selection, and how to engage the community in prioritization.
2 agenda items →Board met with Leadership Associates to launch the superintendent search process — discussing timeline, community input sessions, and desired qualities. Approved the 2024-25 unaudited actuals and Gann Limit (Resolution 12, $89.5M). Significant consent calendar included PBIS training for 8 schools ($44K), supplemental ELD curriculum ($131.7K), Achieve Kids special education placements ($170.7K), Siemens building management 5-year renewal ($239.3K), and Hoover solar change order ($61.8K).
6 agenda items →Li and King absent (3-0 votes). Five policy first readings addressed new state laws: intervention in underperforming schools, conduct/smartphone restrictions, suicide prevention, English Learner education, and homework/AI policy. Public comment: Carl Landers (Bond Oversight Committee) on AC rental unit funding. Adopted Resolution 10 (teaching assignment) and Resolution 11 approving KIPP Excelencia's Prop 2 facilities rehab at Fair Oaks. Heard the RCSD Cohesion Plan covering instructional alignment, common assessments, EL Roadmap, and targeted reading PD for grades 3-5. Consent items included behavior tech services ($262.8K) and math tutoring for Kennedy and McKinley ($240K). SMCOE confirmed LCAP approval and budget compliance.
9 agenda items →Board selected Leadership Associates to lead its national superintendent search after presentations from three firms (HYA, Leadership Associates, ZEAL Education Group). Public comment: teacher Cindy Meek raised concerns about teaching environment and low retention; Orion TK parent expressed dissatisfaction with Catalyst aftercare. Approved $1.39M in QKA HVAC design contracts for Phase 2 at Kennedy, Orion, and Clifford, plus Siemens pre-construction services. Ratified $155K in mobile AC rentals and Dryco fencing at Adelante Selby. Approved $626K Peninsula Community Center PE program. Resolution 8 (teaching assignments for 11 speech language pathologists). Board conducted self-evaluation identifying strengths and growth areas. Charter school fiscal oversight reviews for Connect, Rocketship, and KIPP.
13 agenda items →Board discussed national superintendent search timeline — Wells outlined Sept-Jan schedule for outreach, recruiting, interviews, and hiring. Approved $973K for One Life Counseling mental health services, $118K for ProTech industrial hygienist oversight of HVAC asbestos/lead abatement, and EV charging infrastructure (Resolutions 4-5; VP Weekly raised concern about vendor's limited-adoption charging standard risking obsolescence). Readopted the LCAP after budget revisions. Approved Expanded Learning Opportunities Program Guide. Five policy first readings: media relations (pulled from agenda), social media, claims, immigration enforcement, and public statements. Board reports: Weekly attended CSEA barbecue; Márquez attended DELAC (noted low attendance); Li attended SMCOE School Funding Task Force.
11 agenda items →Closed session: Board voted 5-0 to direct legal counsel to file an IDEA due process complaint with OAH. TeamCivX (Jeremy Hauser) and Godbe Research (Bryan Godbe) presented parcel tax survey testing structures up to $14.3M/year — public comments from Jessica Shade, Carlo Contavalli, and Brandon Matthews expressing support; Board supported placing measure on June 2026 ballot. Massive consent calendar (31 items): $1.18M REACH afterschool contract, $960K Catalyst Family, $413K Casa Circulo, $200K YMCA, $2.97M in food service bid renewals across all schools, Language Power ELD curriculum, and 6 credential candidate agreements. Approved 5-year Connect Community Charter facilities/operating agreements. Granted tenure for 40 teachers and 2 speech therapists (Resolution 1), teaching assignments (Resolution 2), and instructional materials sufficiency (Resolution 3).
13 agenda items →Board workshop/retreat (Good Beginnings Workshop) with CSBA consultants Luan Rivera and Parvin Ahmadi. King absent at start, joined mid-session. Morning: governance team trust-building and roles/responsibilities for new board members. Afternoon: staff joined to review data and set 2025-26 priorities focusing on academic excellence, equity, and whole-child support.
2 agenda items →Weekly and King absent (3-0 votes). Adopted the 2025-26 LCAP ($133.7M) and budget ($148.7M revenue, $151.5M expenditures) — acknowledging $2.7M in deficit spending. Adopted Resolution 26 (Education Protection Account) and Resolution 27 (teaching assignments). Approved $21.25M for HVAC Phase II at Kennedy, Orion, and Clifford. Approved $2M Boys & Girls Clubs and $1.08M PAL afterschool contracts. Bond consent: inspection/testing with Applied Materials and commissioning with Cypress Engineering for Phase 1 HVAC. Trustee Li reported attending SMCOE School Funding Task Force. Board retreat set for Aug 12.
14 agenda items →King and Márquez absent (3-0 votes). LCAP public hearing: ELAC President Agustin Espino praised district academics but raised concerns about low Hispanic/Latino parent engagement and the achievement gap. Budget public hearing: CBO Edson noted a correction needed in projected ending fund balance. $151.5M in expenditures against $148.7M revenue — deficit spending of ~$2.7M that foreshadowed the budget reduction effort. Approved $1.02M Proposition 28 arts education plan and Phase 2 Solar DSA inspection services with Pinelli & Associates.
3 agenda items →Board adopted the Facilities Master Plan (5-0) and approved two landmark bond projects: $1.88M Siemens building management system for HVAC controls at four schools and the $19.74M Blach Construction GMP for HVAC Phase 1 at Adelante Selby, Hoover, Roosevelt, and Taft. Ratified all three union contracts ($3.24M combined: RCTA $1.54M, CSEA $986K, RCAA $717K). Adopted Resolution 25 (year-end budget transfers). Public comment: CSEA President Stockton praised scholarship program but expressed concerns about not feeling respected by the district. First readings on mobile communication devices drew public comment from parents Mercedes Kwiatkowski and Wyatt Hamon supporting phone-free policies. VP Weekly reported using AI to identify Board Policy improvements.
20 agenda items →2024–25 School Year
26 meetings from the BoardDocs archive.
King remote via AB 2449 (child care); dropped from meeting during SPED discussion (later votes 4-0). Closed session on 750 Bradford St property negotiations with The Sobrato Organization (no action). Public speakers: CSEA President Stockton (scholarship, Welcome Back picnic); parent Husham Sharifi (Orion MI TK enrollment); parent Susanne Ruiz-Dunlap (kindergarten start date). Heard Draft Facilities Master Plan from QKA and Special Education study implementation update covering MTSS, instructional programs, and culture of inclusion. Trustee Weekly proposed tracking graduation rates for IEP-to-general-ed transitions. Approved Multitudes dyslexia screening (4-0), school plans for Hoover/McKinley/Kennedy/North Star/Roy Cloud, GoGuardian content filter, and Kennedy field trip to Italy. Six board policy first readings.
12 agenda items →Board approved major HVAC projects: lease-leaseback agreement with Blach Construction for four schools (Adelante Selby, Hoover, Roosevelt, Taft), Roy Cloud multi-use building HVAC replacement, classroom window treatments, and mobile AC for charter sites. Approved Orion's growth plan for sustainability, Benchmark pilot for ELA curriculum at Taft and Garfield, and school plans for Adelante Selby, Roosevelt, and Clifford.
11 agenda items →Special meeting to adopt Resolutions 22 and 23 for non-reemployment of classified and certificated employees for 2025-26 — part of the annual budget reduction cycle.
3 agenda items →Study session to review and discuss the draft Facilities Master Plan, which would guide Measure S bond spending priorities across district schools.
1 agenda items →Board approved school plans for Orion, Henry Ford, Taft, and Garfield. Assigned board members to graduation and promotion ceremonies. Quarterly Williams Report confirmed compliance. Routine consent items.
3 agenda items →Board approved an agreement with TeamCivX and Godbe Research to study parcel tax feasibility — the first formal step toward what would become the 2026 Measure E campaign. McKinley School gave its annual presentation. Approved Phase 2 solar change orders with Holt Renewables and Chromebook purchases for incoming 6th graders.
4 agenda items →Board renewed the Connect Community Charter School for another term after a public hearing. Approved the Second Interim Budget Report and the 2024 School Accountability Report Cards (SARCs). Second readings for sale of district property, transportation, and chronic absence/truancy policies. Approved new combi ovens for the school nutrition program. Clifford School presented.
8 agenda items →Board discussed a citizens' initiative parcel tax alongside a potential district-sponsored measure. Approved HVAC equipment purchases from Daikin and Carrier for summer 2025 projects. Henry Ford School presented. Adopted the Imagine Learning Illustrative Mathematics curriculum for grades 6-8. Approved KIPP Measure U application and wireless access points through E-Rate.
13 agenda items →Board received a Facilities Master Plan update and the annual LCAP update. Passed Resolutions 16-20 covering certificated administrator reassignment, certificated and classified staff reductions, TK teacher certification standards, and teaching assignment options. Approved school safety plans and multiple Measure U addenda for Roy Cloud, Orion, and North Star.
16 agenda items →Board approved bond program items including a performance audit services agreement and Procore project management software for Phase 2 solar. Heard the 2023-24 financial and performance audit results for the building fund (Measures T and S) and the district's annual financial audit. Hoover and Roy Cloud presented. Reviewed first interim reports for all three charter schools. Began RCTA and CSEA contract negotiations.
17 agenda items →Orion School presented. Board held a public hearing on the Connect Community Charter School renewal petition. Adopted Resolution 15 to apply for zero-emission school bus incentive (ZESBI) grants. Accepted CSEA union sunshine proposal and began classified employee negotiations for 2024-26. Received a recommendation for Imagine Learning math curriculum for grades 6-8.
6 agenda items →Board retreat covering updates on budget, human resources, education services, and special education. Also received RCTA and CSEA negotiations updates in closed session.
1 agenda items →Bond program items approved including program management services amendment with Cumming Group. Taft and Adelante Selby presented for 2024-25. Board set school and committee assignments. Approved amended Wagner Schoolhouse lease and multiple consent items including Clifford's Measure U addendum and donations.
6 agenda items →Trustees Lawson (9 yrs) and MacAvoy (17 yrs) departed; Li and Ng Kwing King sworn in
Farewell to outgoing Trustees Janet Lawson (9 years of service) and Alisa MacAvoy (17 years). Trustees-elect David Li and Jennifer Ng Kwing King sworn in; Mike Wells re-elected and sworn in. Annual officer rotation per Bylaws. Board reviewed California Dashboard local indicators and approved the 2024-25 First Interim Budget Report. Consent items included Roosevelt Measure U addendum and annual developer fee report.
12 agenda items →Board approved the Budget Renewal Initiative (superintendent's recommendations for budget reductions) and passed Resolutions 11-14 authorizing certificated and classified staff reductions and layoff order for 2025-26. Roosevelt presented. Approved the 2025-26 school calendar, par-baked pizza bid, and seniority reports. Updated the Facilities Master Plan. Ten policy second readings covered employee safety, leaves, technology use, and assignments.
19 agenda items →Board held a public hearing on a design-build lighting retrofit project and approved Resolution 9 for an energy services agreement with Southland Industries. Heard an update on the workforce housing project at 750 Bradford St. North Star Academy presented. Eight policy first readings on school trips, employee safety, leaves, modified duty, and technology use. Adopted organizational meeting date and continued state preschool funding.
19 agenda items →Board adopted Resolution 8 and approved design-build agreements for solar panels at 9 school sites — a major Measure S bond milestone. Also approved Resolution 9 for energy efficiency upgrades with Southland Industries and QKA Architects HVAC design contracts for four schools. Adopted TK curriculum and a retirement notification incentive. Six policy second readings on parent notifications, websites, absences, lactation, and concepts/roles.
13 agenda items →Study session focused on the Budget Renewal Initiative — the Board's strategy for addressing structural budget deficits through a combination of cuts and new revenue (eventually leading to the parcel tax effort).
1 agenda items →Board heard the annual Health and Wellness report. Five policy first readings on absences, parent notifications, concepts/roles, lactation accommodation, and school websites. Reviewed unaudited actuals for all three charter schools and the HR department's hiring season preparations. Approved agreements with Redwood City Together and special education service providers.
11 agenda items →Board appointed a new Area III trustee from candidate presentations — filling the vacancy left by a departed board member. Approved consent items including a WestEd MOU and One Life Counseling amendment.
3 agenda items →Board heard the annual mental health report and discussed year-end assessment results for 2023-24. Continued the Area III trustee appointment process. Approved the 2023-24 unaudited actuals financial statement, adopted the Gann Limit (Resolution 7), and approved teaching assignment options (Resolution 6). Approved Measure U addendum for Garfield.
8 agenda items →Board discussed Measure S bond program priorities with a focus on HVAC replacements across the district. Heard an update on the Budget Renewal Initiative. Adopted Resolution 5 in favor of statewide Proposition 2 (school facilities bond). First reading of Board Bylaw 9223 on filling board vacancies. Reviewed charter school budgets.
10 agenda items →Board discussed the Facilities Master Plan progress and the process for appointing an Area III trustee to fill a board vacancy. Public hearing confirmed sufficiency of instructional materials. Adopted resolutions for instructional material sufficiency and certificated tenure. First reading of the board vacancy bylaw. Notably, Board received information that they had decided against placing a parcel tax on the November 2024 ballot.
10 agenda items →Start-of-year meeting with a large consent calendar: 27 agreements for the new school year covering counseling, tutoring, after-school programs, charter school facilities, staffing agencies, and food services. Approved the LCAP Federal Addendum, CSEA tentative agreement, food service bids, and new personnel. Quarterly Williams Report confirmed compliance.
9 agenda items →Board approved the 2024-25 LCAP and adopted budget, setting the district's spending and accountability plan for the year. Approved employment contracts for the Chief Business Official and Deputy Superintendent. Adopted Resolution 13 calling the November 2024 board election for three seats. Approved RCAA (administrators) compensation proposal and Measure U disbursements for Taft, Connect, and Rocketship. Bond program legal services with DWK approved.
17 agenda items →Public hearings on the draft LCAP and proposed budget for 2024-25. Board adopted the meeting calendar, approved Measure U disbursements, and ratified agreements for mental health services (Effective School Solutions), after-school programs, and community partnerships.
3 agenda items →2023–24 School Year
29 meetings from the BoardDocs archive.
Board recognized international staff and heard Connect Community Charter School's annual presentation. Adopted Resolution 11 for year-end budget transfers and approved the Prop 28 arts education expenditure plan. Ratified the RCTA teacher contract tentative agreement. Approved school plans for student achievement and Declaration of Need for substitute staffing.
8 agenda items →Board approved Quattrocchi Kwok Architects for the Facilities Master Plan — the planning effort that would guide Measure S bond spending. Heard results of the Panorama school climate survey showing changes from fall to spring. Approved theatrical lighting for McKinley, bond program consent items, and outdoor education and summer program agreements.
5 agenda items →Board retreat in closed session covering anticipated litigation, real property negotiations for multiple district sites, superintendent evaluation, and RCTA negotiations update. No public action items.
Board approved the Measure S architectural pool and heard the 2022-23 bond fund financial and performance audits. Approved Orion and North Star Measure U addenda, additional personnel for 2024-25, and reviewed second interim reports for all three charter schools.
9 agenda items →Board received the Special Education study report and implementation plan — a significant review of SPED services and recommendations. Approved Measure S bond program updates and Key Analytics financial tracking system for bond spending. Adopted Resolution 10 for TK teacher certification standards. Approved Measure U applications for McKinley, Taft, Clifford, and KIPP.
12 agenda items →Citizens' Measure U Oversight Committee presented its Year Six report on parcel tax spending. Board heard i-Ready diagnostic exam results. Approved Phase 2 solar agreement with Sage Renewable Energy (NV5) for districtwide installations. Consent items included Measure U addendum for Roy Cloud and charter school meal services agreement.
8 agenda items →Board heard the Community Schools and Expanded Learning Program report. Approved the Second Interim Budget Report for 2023-24. Approved the district transportation services plan, PowerSchool analytics agreement, and E-Rate bids for WAN and internet access.
3 agenda items →Board adopted Resolutions 7-9 authorizing certificated and classified staff reductions and administrator reassignment for the coming year — the annual budget balancing process. Approved an agreement with TeamCivX and Godbe Research to study parcel tax feasibility, kicking off the multi-year effort that would eventually produce Measure E. Approved seniority reports for certificated and classified staff.
5 agenda items →The board discussed a potential parcel tax for the November 2024 ballot, reviewed interim financial reports and audit findings for charter schools including Rocketship Redwood City, Connect Community Charter, and KIPP Excelencia Community Prep, and received an annual update to the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP).
13 agenda items →The Board held closed sessions to negotiate the price and terms of a property exchange agreement for 750 Bradford St with The Sobrato Organization and to evaluate the Superintendent's performance. In open session, the Board approved the 2023 School Accountability Report Cards, accepted labor proposals from both the Redwood City Teachers Association and California School Employees Association Chapter V, and adopted Resolution No. 6 regarding potential certificated employee reductions for fiscal year 2023-2024.
9 agenda items →The Board held a closed session to discuss the Superintendent performance evaluation as part of the annual review process.
The Board heard presentations from Clifford and North Star Schools on their 2023-2024 progress and received a report on Fastbridge Assessment results for kindergarten through second grade, while also approving preliminary space proposals for three charter schools: Rocketship Redwood City Prep, Connect Community Charter School, and KIPP Excelencia Community Prep for the 2024-25 school year.
6 agenda items →The Board reviewed presentations from Orion and Taft Schools, discussed California Dashboard local indicator measurements, and considered iReady Diagnostic Exam results to assess student performance. The Board also approved the 2023-2024 First Interim Budget Report and multiple consent items including the 2024-2025 Student Instructional Calendars.
5 agenda items →The Board held a closed session to discuss property negotiations for 750 Bradford St regarding a potential exchange agreement with The Sobrato Organization, and approved several agreements and amendments including additional funding from Redwood City Together for the 2023-24 school year.
3 agenda items →The Board elected new officers for the 2023-2024 term, recognized Cecilia I. Márquez, discussed the Districtwide Solar Phase 2 Financial Study and approved its final projects list, and heard presentations from Kennedy and McKinley Schools. The Board also approved multiple policy updates including Board Policy 6174 for English Learners, Board Policy 5144.1 on Suspension and Expulsion, and Board Policy 6173.1 for Foster Youth Education, along with approval of additional Language Power Curriculum purchases and personnel needs for the school year.
16 agenda items →Discussion on Dyslexia; Approval of the Agenda; Approval of Bond Program Consent Items; Approval of Measure T Bond Program Tracking List of Items Under $20k; Approval of Proposal for the Infrastructure of Two (2) Video/Intercom Buzzers with Atlas Pellizzari for Hawes School; Approval of Proposal for Theatrical Lighting Upgrades with Atlas Pellizzari for McKinley Institute of Technology
18 agenda items →Approval of the Agenda
2 agenda items →The Board held a closed session to negotiate real property terms for 750 Bradford St with The Sobrato Organization, and approved an agreement with Van Pelt Construction Services for Measure S program and construction management services. The Board also approved Measure U applications and addendums for Rocketship Redwood City, Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion, Clifford Community School, Henry Ford Elementary School, and Kennedy Middle School, along with School Plans for Student Achievement.
9 agenda items →The board held a study session to review an update on Workforce Housing initiatives for the district.
2 agenda items →The Board approved the Final Projects List for the Bond Program and heard presentations from Adelante Selby and Roy Cloud Schools on their 2023-2024 initiatives. The Board also approved the 2023-24 Federal Addendum to the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) and several policy updates including Board Policies 1113, 6177, 5141.6, and 5141.5 covering district websites, summer learning, school health services, and mental health.
13 agenda items →The Board held a closed session to negotiate the price and terms of a property exchange agreement for 750 Bradford St with The Sobrato Organization, and approved multiple bond program consent items including a construction management amendment for Garfield Community School and irrigation upgrades for Taft Community School. The Board also conducted first readings of four policies including Policy 5141.5 (Mental Health), Policy 5141.6 (School Health Services), Policy 1113 (District and School Websites), and Policy 6177 (Summer Learning), and received presentations from Redwood City Together and the Mental Health Board.
14 agenda items →The Board reviewed updates from the Health and Wellness Department and Human Resources for 2023-24, and approved multiple agreements and personnel matters including an amendment with Maxim Healthcare Services, the 2022-23 Unaudited Actuals Financial Statement, and Resolution 4 to adopt the Gann Limit.
12 agenda items →The Board held a closed session to negotiate property terms for 750 Bradford St with The Sobrato Organization, and approved multiple agreements for after-school programs with Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsula, Envisioneers, After School Music Academy LLC, and REACH, as well as curriculum adoptions including Language Power for English Language Development and a Middle School Math Pilot.
7 agenda items →The Board approved multiple service agreements for the 2023-24 school year, including contracts with Aequor Healthcare Services for special education teachers and One Life Counseling to hire 20 contracted therapists, and discussed the district's Pedagogy of Confidence initiative.
4 agenda items →The Board approved multiple Measure T and Measure S Bond Program items including a server upgrade and database migration with Siemens, legal services with DWK, and received a post-issuance presentation on the 2023 General Obligation Bonds. The Board also recognized staff longevity milestones, heard a SEPTAR and Special Education joint presentation, and approved numerous service agreements with community organizations and staffing agencies for the 2023-24 school year.
16 agenda items →The Board held a closed session to negotiate property exchange terms for 750 Bradford St with The Sobrato Organization, and approved the 2023-24 Proposed Budget, Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), and multiple bond program expenditures including exterior speakers for Hoover and Roosevelt Schools, landscape work at Taft Community School, and fire alarm repair at Orion Alternative School.
12 agenda items →The Board held a retreat to discuss the district's Mission, Vision, Values and Goals, review School Report Presentations for the 2023-24 school year, and engage in Strategic Planning. A closed session was also held regarding Superintendent contract matters.
3 agenda items →The Board held public hearings on the 2023-24 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) and proposed budget, discussed year-end assessment results, and approved agreements including a Social Emotional Learning curriculum partnership with San Mateo County Office of Education and new play structures for Roosevelt School.
5 agenda items →The Board held a closed session to negotiate the price and terms of a property exchange agreement for 750 Bradford St with The Sobrato Organization, and approved multiple service agreements for the 2023-24 school year including partnerships with After School Music Academy LLC, SpEd Therapy Services, Inc., Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsula, and others, while also discussing the board meeting calendar and reading instruction initiatives.
7 agenda items →2022–23 School Year
33 meetings from the BoardDocs archive.
The Board approved multiple Bond Program facility improvements including in-wall tables and benches for Henry Ford School, cabinet and sink replacement for Kennedy Middle School, and STEAM Rover Tables for Kennedy Middle School. The Board also approved summer learning agreements with St. Francis Center, Peninsula Covenant Church, and Olimpico Learning, adopted second readings of several board policies including Board Policy 3250 (Transportation Fees), Board Policy 5142 (Safety), and others, and approved the Prop 28 Expenditure Plan and CBEST Waiver for Substitute Teachers for 2023-2024.
17 agenda items →The Board discussed RCAA labor negotiations in closed session, approved multiple Garfield Community School construction change orders and bond program items, and held first readings on six district policies including Policy 3250 (Transportation Fees), Policy 5142 (Safety), and Policy 5142.2 (Safe Routes to School Program). The Board also adopted four California Schools Healthy Air, Plumbing, and Efficiency Program resolutions for Connect Community Charter School, KIPP Excelencia, Rocketship Redwood City, and the District.
19 agenda items →Approval of Bond Program Consent Items; Approval of Measure T Bond Program Tracking List of Items Under $20k; Approval of Proposal for the Furnishing and Installation of a Water Pump with Scapes, Inc. for Orion Alternative School (Formerly John Gill School); Approval of Measure T Final Projects List; Approval of Amendment #2 to the Program Management Services Agreement with RGMK; School Plan for Student Achievement: Reports from Garfield Community School and Henry Ford
12 agenda items →Oral Communication on Closed Session Items Only; Conference with Labor Negotiators (§54957.6) Agency designated representative: Wendy Kelly Employee organization: RCTA
2 agenda items →The Board held a closed session to negotiate property exchange terms for 750 Bradford St with The Sobrato Organization, and approved multiple contract amendments with community partners including PlayThrive, WorkEd Inc., and the YMCA of Silicon Valley, along with adopting K-8 Mathematics Curriculum Materials and the Transportation Services Plan.
11 agenda items →Approval of Bond Program Consent Items; Approval of Measure T Bond Program Tracking List of Items Under $20k; Approval of Proposal for Classroom Tackboards with Beals Martin for Orion Alternative School (Formerly John Gill School); Approval of Proposal for Field Infill and Installation of Hydroseed with Scapes, Inc. for Garfield Community School; Discussion of School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA): Roy Cloud School and North Star Academy; First Reading and Discussion of Board Policy 0460 - Local Control Accountability Plan
9 agenda items →Measure T Bond Program Budget Update Presentation, Adoption of New Budget, and Approval of Future Projects List
1 agenda items →The Board approved multiple Measure T Bond Program items including architect services for Orion Alternative School and construction changes for Garfield Community School, heard student achievement presentations from McKinley Institute of Technology and Kennedy Middle School, and discussed mathematics curriculum adoption for grades K-5 for the 2023-24 school year. The Board also adopted resolutions addressing certificated and classified service reductions for fiscal year 2022-2023 and approved Prop 28 funding allocations for the upcoming school year.
16 agenda items →The Board adopted Resolution No. 24 authorizing the issuance and sale of General Obligation Bonds, 2023 Series A, and Resolution No. 25 determining the order of employment for certificated employees facing potential service reductions. The Board also approved agreements with Play Thrive and WorkEd for fiscal year 2022-2023, reviewed interim financial reports and audit reports for charter schools including KIPP Excelencia Community Prep, Connect Community Charter School, and Rocketship Redwood City Charter School, and discussed the Measure T Bond Program financing overview and tracking list of items under $20,000.
14 agenda items →The board approved multiple Measure T Bond Program items including a Change Order #9 for Orion Alternative School modernization work with Duran & Venables, and discussed school achievement plans for Adelante Selby and Orion schools. The board also held first readings on three board policies covering health and welfare benefits, student absences, and guidance/counseling services.
9 agenda items →The Board adopted Resolution 23, authorizing electronic meetings during a state of emergency in accordance with Government Code Section 54953(e).
1 agenda items →The Board discussed strategic directions for future meetings and reviewed updates on RCTA and CSEA negotiations along with personnel matters in closed session.
1 agenda items →The Board held a closed session to discuss RCTA negotiations and approved multiple bond program items including mobile robotics tables for Kennedy Middle School and a change order for sitework at Orion Alternative School. The Board also adopted Resolution 22 certifying the November 2022 General Obligation Bond Election and reviewed preliminary space proposals for three charter schools.
9 agenda items →The Board approved multiple Measure T Bond Program items including change orders and facility improvements for Garfield Community School, Orion Alternative School, and Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School, while also reviewing Board Policy 6158 on Independent Study and ratifying personnel and negotiation proposals for the 2022-23 school year.
11 agenda items →The Board held a closed session to discuss property negotiations regarding 750 Bradford St, Redwood City, CA 94063, including price and terms of payment for a potential Property Exchange Agreement between the District and The Sobrato Organization.
Trustee Díaz-Slocum departed; Weekly and Márquez sworn in
The Board approved multiple Measure T Bond Program projects including STEAM tables for Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School, security upgrades district-wide, and additional cameras for McKinley Institute of Technology, while also adopting Resolution 21 for Extended Day Kindergarten and approving the 2022-23 First Interim Budget Report.
15 agenda items →The Board approved multiple Measure T Bond Program projects including wrought iron fencing for Hoover Community School, roller shades for Roosevelt School, and a landscaping change order for Garfield Community School, while also adopting several updated employment and non-discrimination policies in second reading.
16 agenda items →The Board discussed first readings of multiple personnel and employment policies including Board Policy 4030 (Nondiscrimination in Employment), 4118 and 4218 (Dismissal/Suspension/Disciplinary Action), and 4216 (Probationary/Permanent Status), and approved the Governing Board's initial contract proposal for negotiations with the Redwood City Teachers Association for 2022-26. The Board also approved Measure T Bond Program items including budget movements to McKinley School, Roosevelt School, and IT projects, and approval of panic gates and bike rack fencing for Kennedy Middle School.
15 agenda items →The Board approved multiple Measure T Bond Program items including change orders for construction projects at Garfield Community School and Taft Community School, as well as a security upgrade proposal for Roosevelt and Henry Ford Schools. The Board also held second readings and approved updates to Board Policies 3320, 3516.5, and 5141 covering claims against the district, emergency schedules, and health care procedures.
8 agenda items →The Board held a closed session to negotiate the price and terms of a property exchange agreement for 750 Bradford St with The Sobrato Organization, and approved several actions including Resolution 17 authorizing electronic meetings during emergencies, an addendum to the 2022-23 Measure U Application for North Star Academy, and personnel changes for the 2022-2023 school year. The Board also discussed first readings of Board Policies 3320, 3516.5, and 5141 and reviewed unaudited actuals for charter schools Connect Community Charter School, KIPP, and Rocketship.
15 agenda items →The Board held a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with the RCTA and CSEA, as well as to review the performance evaluation of the Superintendent.
The Board held a closed session to discuss the performance evaluation of the Superintendent.
The Board approved multiple Measure T Bond Program projects including theater upgrades at McKinley Institute of Technology, fencing and security improvements at various school sites, and network infrastructure at Garfield Community School and Orion Alternative School. The Board also adopted Resolution 15 authorizing electronic meetings during emergencies and Resolution 16 approving Education Code teaching assignment options.
10 agenda items →The Board approved multiple Measure T Bond Program items including laptops for security camera viewing across all school sites, safety compliance officer services for construction sites, and change orders for modernization projects at Garfield Community School and Orion Alternative School. The Board also adopted Resolution 14 to adopt the Gann Limit and approved the 2021-22 Unaudited Actuals Financial Statement.
8 agenda items →The Board presented and adopted an updated budget for the Measure T Bond Program, reviewing the current status and allocation of bond funds for district capital projects.
1 agenda items →The board approved multiple Measure T Bond Program items including facility improvements at Kennedy Middle School, Orion Alternative School, and McKinley Institute of Technology, along with personnel and staffing agreements for the 2022-23 school year.
10 agenda items →The Board held a closed session to negotiate the price and terms of a property exchange agreement for 750 Bradford St with The Sobrato Organization, and approved numerous Measure T Bond Program projects across district schools including modernization work, infrastructure improvements, and change orders at Garfield Community School, Taft Community School, and Orion Alternative School. The Board also adopted Resolution 10 approving teachers gaining tenured status and Resolution 11 on Education Code options for teaching assignments.
17 agenda items →The Board approved multiple Measure T Bond Program projects including site improvements at Taft Community School, Garfield Community School, and Orion Alternative School, and adopted Resolution 2 ordering a school bond election for November 8, 2022. The Board also held a closed session to negotiate the price and terms of a property exchange agreement for 750 Bradford St with The Sobrato Organization.
15 agenda items →The Board reviewed progress on the Measure T Bond Program and approved multiple construction project change orders and agreements for Garfield Community School, Hoover Community School, Taft Community School, and other district facilities. The Board also adopted the 2022-23 Budget, approved the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), and called for a school bond election on November 8, 2022.
27 agenda items →The Board held a public hearing on the 2022-23 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) Budget, and Preliminary Budget for 2022-23, and adopted Resolution 40 regarding the Education Protection Account. The Board also reviewed spring Panorama Climate Survey and iReady Diagnostic Exam results, and approved service agreements for Visual Impairment Services and Audiology Services.
12 agenda items →The Board held a closed session to negotiate property exchange terms for 750 Bradford St with The Sobrato Organization, discussed next steps for the General Obligation Bond program, reviewed options regarding North Star Academy, and approved multiple bond-related change orders and agreements including meal services for Connect Community Charter School and KIPP Excelencia Community Prep Charter School, mental health services through Effective School Solutions, LLC, and several Board Policy updates.
15 agenda items →The Board held a closed session to conduct a performance evaluation of the Superintendent as permitted under Education Code Section 54957.
2021–22 School Year
34 meetings from the BoardDocs archive.
The board approved several bond-funded projects including a rear parking lot project at Garfield Community School with Galeb Paving, STEAM Tables for Hoover Community School with RDI, and HVAC electrical upgrades at Garfield Community School with Atlas Pellizzari. The board also received updates on middle school history-social science materials adoption and instructional support for primary teachers, and adopted Resolution 36 to authorize electronic board meetings during states of emergency.
5 agenda items →The Board approved multiple Measure T Bond Program change orders for construction projects at Garfield Community School, Orion Alternative School, and Taft Community School, and heard an update from Stanford University on the dual-language immersion research at Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School. The Board also held closed sessions to discuss anticipated litigation and CSEA negotiations, and conducted first readings of five board policies and bylaws including policies on school-connected organizations, non-school employment, work stoppages, and education for homeless children.
15 agenda items →The Board approved multiple Measure T Bond Program items including asphalt removal and replacement at Garfield Community School, change orders for modernization projects at Garfield and Taft Community Schools, and moving services for interim housing. The Board also adopted Resolution 33 authorizing electronic meetings during states of emergency and received an update on the Workforce Housing Project.
8 agenda items →The Board approved multiple Measure T Bond Program projects including landscaping and slope stabilization at several schools, EV charger installations at Orion Alternative School and Taft Community School, and change orders for modernization projects at Garfield Community School and Taft Community School. The Board also approved new board policies on emergency preparedness, nondiscrimination in employment, and sexual harassment, along with personnel actions and the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program Grant.
19 agenda items →The Board reviewed preliminary ideas generated by the North Star Forward Committee during this special meeting.
2 agenda items →The Board approved Measure T Bond Program consent items including a tracking list for projects under $20k and a project inspector agreement amendment for Orion Alternative and Taft Community School. The Board also held first readings on multiple policy updates covering emergency preparedness, nondiscrimination in employment, employee disciplinary procedures, and sexual harassment, while approving the extension of the food service agreement with Sodexo America, LLC for fiscal year 2022-23 and adoption of Mandarin Immersion Language Arts Materials.
14 agenda items →The Board received a presentation and adopted a new budget for the Measure T Bond Program, reviewing updates to the bond program's financial planning and resource allocation.
1 agenda items →The Board reviewed results from the 2022 Bond Measure Feasibility Survey and received a Bond Program Update, while approving multiple bond-related consent items including a play structure rubber surfacing proposal for Garfield School and a project change order with Rodan Builders. The Board also approved the 2021-22 Second Interim Budget Report and an agreement with the San Mateo County Sheriff's Activities League to provide extracurricular programs at Garfield, Clifford, and Hoover schools.
9 agenda items →The Board approved multiple Measure T Bond Program projects including concrete and asphalt work, outdoor classroom landscaping, and kitchen equipment upgrades at Hoover Community School, as well as structural strengthening at the 3150 Granger Way site, while also adopting resolutions on certificated and classified service reductions for fiscal year 2021-2022 and discussing a change to mask policies from required to strongly recommended in schools.
13 agenda items →The Board approved multiple Measure T Bond Program projects including storm drain upgrades and furniture at Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School and Garfield Community School, as well as several change orders for modernization work at Orion Alternative School and Hoover Community School. The Board also adopted Resolution 26 regarding certificated employee layoffs, approved the 2022-2023 instructional calendars, and held a second reading on Board Policies 5116.1 (Intradistrict Open Enrollment) and 5117 (Interdistrict Attendance).
15 agenda items →The Board approved multiple Measure T Bond Program projects including construction agreements for Orion Alternative School (lunch shelter, play structures, roof replacement), EV charger installation at Garfield Community School, and electrical upgrades at various sites. The Board also held first readings on three attendance and enrollment policies (Board Policies 3311, 5117, and 5116.1) and adopted Resolution 25 authorizing electronic meetings during emergencies.
18 agenda items →The Board approved multiple bond program projects including fiber upgrades at 3150 Granger Way and Roy Cloud School, security camera and intrusion upgrades at various sites, and solar interconnection support, while also adopting Resolution 24 to adjust trustee area boundaries based on 2020 census data and approving a tentative agreement with the California School Employees Association Chapter V.
11 agenda items →Approval of Measure T Bond Program Tracking List of Items Under $20k; Approval of MUB Transfer Switch Installation Proposal for Various Sites with Atlas Pellizzari; Adoption of Resolution 20, Approval of Orion Alternative School (Formerly John Gill Elementary School) Modernization and New Building Project Bid Package E Foothill Air Conditioning Change Order #1; Adoption of Resolution 21, Approval of Garfield Community School New Buildings, Modernization and Sitework Project Bid Package H O.C. McDonald, Change Order #2; Covid-19 Update for January 2022; First Reading and Discussion of Board Policy 1240 – Volunteer Assistance
15 agenda items →Update on Workforce Housing at 750 Bradford Street
1 agenda items →The Board elected new officers, reviewed the Bond Program with approvals for architect services at Garfield, Kennedy, Taft, and Orion Alternative Schools and construction agreements for play structures at Clifford and Adelante Selby Schools. The Board also approved the 2021-22 First Interim Budget Report and discussed potential Trustee Area revisions.
13 agenda items →The Board approved multiple Bond Program construction and modernization projects including the Hoover School new gymnasium project with Galeb Paving, Inc., a covered walkway at Clifford School, and a maker space at Kennedy Middle School, while also adopting several second readings of updated Board Policies including Policy 5144.1 on suspension and expulsion procedures and Policy 6164.4 on special education identification and evaluation.
16 agenda items →Approval of New Buildings, Modernization and Sitework Project Change Order #3 for Garfield Community School with Rodan Builders; Approval of Measure T Bond Program Tracking List for Items Under $20k; Approval of New Buildings, Modernization and Sitework Project Change Order #8 for Garfield Community School with Atlas/Pellizzari Electric; Approval of Project Inspector Agreement Amendment #10 for Orion Alternative (Formerly John Gill) and Taft Schools with Inspectacon; Approval of Asphalt Pathway Proposal for Garfield Community School with Bay Area Asphalt; Adoption of Resolution 16, Approval of New Buildings, Modernization and Sitework Project Change Order #3 for Garfield Community School with MK Pipelines
17 agenda items →Child Nutrition Services Update
1 agenda items →The Board approved the School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSAs) and the SWING Education Platform for substitute services, discussed vaccine clinics and COVID testing updates for students and staff, and held a closed session to negotiate property exchange terms for 750 Bradford Street with The Sobrato Organization.
15 agenda items →The Board reviewed and adopted the Measure T Bond Program budget study, addressing funding allocations and project plans for the district's bond-supported initiatives.
1 agenda items →The Board discussed the Technology Department's Vision and Plans for 2021-22, reviewed Measure T Bond Program items including change orders for Taft School and Garfield School, and adopted Resolution 13 supporting Governor Newsom's executive order requiring Covid-19 vaccination for students. The Board also approved the ESSER III Expenditure Plan and conducted second readings on several board policies including Policy 5132 on Dress and Grooming and Policy 6020 on Parent Involvement.
20 agenda items →The Board approved multiple facility improvement projects including security camera systems for Garfield, Orion Alternative, and Taft Schools, window replacements at Kennedy Middle School, and various other site upgrades funded through bond programs. The Board also discussed and adopted Resolution 9 urging Governor Newsom to require Covid-19 vaccination for students, and held first readings on several policy updates including dress code (Policy 5132) and parent involvement (Policy 6020).
26 agenda items →The Board adopted Resolution 8, authorizing electronic meetings of the Board of Trustees during a state of emergency pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e).
1 agenda items →The Board approved multiple Measure T Bond Program proposals for facility improvements at Garfield School and Orion Alternative School, including furniture, security systems, and infrastructure upgrades, and discussed a potential COVID vaccination requirement for employees and eligible students.
14 agenda items →The Board approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Police Activities League (PAL) to provide an after school elective program for students at Garfield, Taft and Hoover schools.
1 agenda items →The Board discussed the 2021-22 school year and held a first reading of three policies: Board Policy 1313 on civility, Board Policy 5145.9 on hate-motivated behavior, and Board Policy 5141.4 on child abuse prevention and reporting. The Board also approved service agreements with Star Vista, One Life Counseling, and Peninsula Community Center for fiscal year 2021-22, and adopted Resolutions 5 and 6 regarding reduction of certain classified services.
13 agenda items →The Board held a retreat to discuss LCAP Goals for the upcoming school year, reviewed enrollment numbers as of August 26, 2021, heard school report presentations for 2021-22, and planned for in-person Board meetings for 2021-22. The Board also met in closed session to address personnel and performance evaluation matters.
3 agenda items →The Board held a closed session to negotiate property exchange terms for 750 Bradford Street with The Sobrato Organization, and approved multiple Measure T Bond Program consent items including furniture and equipment proposals for Garfield Community School, Orion Alternative School, and Kennedy Middle School, along with second readings of several board policies including Policy 6158 - Independent Study, Policy 3513.4 - Drug and Alcohol Free Schools, and Policy 5141.21 - Administering Medication and Monitoring Health Conditions.
21 agenda items →The Board approved multiple Measure T Bond Program projects across district schools including furniture, flooring, and infrastructure upgrades at Garfield, Taft Community, Henry Ford, and Orion Alternative School, while also holding a ribbon cutting for the new Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School and discussing the reopening plan for the 2021-22 school year.
22 agenda items →The Board held a closed session to discuss personnel matters including the Superintendent's Evaluation and CSEA Negotiations, and approved the 2021-22 Proposed Budget along with multiple Measure T Bond Program projects including modernization work at Orion Alternative School and Taft School, as well as design proposals for a Maker's Space at Kennedy Middle School and boiler replacement at Garfield School.
20 agenda items →The Board held a closed session to conduct the Superintendent's Performance Evaluation, a personnel matter not open to the public.
The Board approved multiple Measure T Bond Program proposals for facility improvements at Clifford School, Hoover School, and Orion Alternative School, and adopted Resolution 24 authorizing an energy services contract with Cupertino Electric, Inc. The Board also held public hearings on the district's 2021-22 preliminary budget, Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), and approved several service agreements for counseling, mental health, and special education support.
27 agenda items →The Board held a closed session to conduct the Superintendent's Performance Evaluation, a personnel matter not open to the public.
The board approved multiple Measure T Bond Program construction and modernization projects across district schools including Taft, Garfield, Hoover, Clifford, and Roy Cloud schools, along with an energy services contract with Cupertino Electric, Inc., and discussed the reopening plan for the 2021-22 school year and several policy revisions.
21 agenda items →2020–21 School Year
34 meetings from the BoardDocs archive.
The Board held a closed session to discuss personnel matters and anticipated litigation, then approved multiple Measure T Bond Program projects including modernization work at Garfield, Roy Cloud, Hoover, Clifford, and Kennedy Middle School, along with a lease agreement for 3150 Granger Way and an Expanded Learning Opportunities Grant Plan for 2021-22. The Board also conducted first readings on several policy updates including Policy 0520.1 (School Improvement), Policy 5145.3 (Nondiscrimination/Harassment), and Policy 6142.8 (Comprehensive Health Education), and discussed the reopening plan for the 2021-22 school year.
18 agenda items →The Board held a retreat to review and discuss RCSD's Beliefs/Values, Mission, and Vision statements during an open session.
1 agenda items →The Board held closed sessions to discuss CSEA and RCTA negotiations, reviewed Measure T bond program modernization projects for Clifford School and Garfield Community School, and discussed the district's reopening plan for the 2021-22 school year and new science curriculum for grades 6-8.
14 agenda items →The Board reviewed and adopted the Measure T Bond Program budget study, addressing funding allocations and program priorities for district improvement projects.
1 agenda items →The Board approved a change order for the Orion Alternative School modernization project with Sausal Corporation and reviewed the Measure T Bond Program budget update, along with the spring expansion plans for the district's January reopening.
6 agenda items →Update on Workforce Housing at 750 Bradford Street
2 agenda items →Roy Cloud School's Social Emotional Learning Program during the 2020-21 School Year; Approval of Seat Wall Proposal with Casey Fogli for Hoover School; Approval of Measure T Bond Program Tracking List for Items Under $20K; Approval of Flooring and Carpentry Add Service Proposals for the Child Daycare Center (CDC) at Garfield School with Enviroplex; Approval of Storm Drain Proposals for Garfield School with MK Pipelines; Approval of Special Testing and Inspection Project Authorization Form (PAF) #18-1 for Taft School with Ninyo and Moore
13 agenda items →The Board held a closed session to conduct the Superintendent's Performance Evaluation, a personnel matter.
Update on the Equity Consciousness Committee
1 agenda items →Showcase of Student Projects in the Redwood City School District; Approval of Roy Cloud School Modernization and Barrier Removal Project, Change Order #4 with Mar Con Builders; Approval of Orion Alternative School (Formerly John Gill Elementary School) Modernization and New Building Project Bid Package H, Change Order #1 with OC McDonald; Approval of Orion Alternative School (Formerly John Gill Elementary School) Modernization and New Building Project Bid Package G, Change Order #2 with Sausal Corporation; Approval of Measure T Bond Program Tracking List of Items Under $20K; Adoption of Resolution 19, Sole Sourcing Siemens Desigo Security System and Siemens Axis and Hanwha Cameras/Resolution Designating Specific Material, Product, Thing or Service for Construction Contract
14 agenda items →The Board held a closed session to discuss two employee personnel matters and approved multiple Measure T Bond Program items including architect fees for Garfield and Taft Schools, security and fire watch services for Roosevelt School, landscaping for Hoover School, fencing for Adelante Selby School, and change orders for modernization projects at Roy Cloud School and Taft Community School. The Board also adopted Resolution 16 regarding certificated employee layoffs for fiscal year 2021-22 and approved the 2020-21 Second Interim Budget Report.
18 agenda items →The Board held closed sessions to discuss CSEA and RCTA negotiations, approved multiple Measure T Bond Program projects including kindergarten bathroom remodels and asphalt replacement at Hoover Community School, and discussed COVID-19 response and iReady Diagnostic Exam Results. The Board also conducted first readings of Board Policy 1340 - Access to District Records and Board Policy 3280 - Sale or Lease of Property.
15 agenda items →The Board held a retreat focused on strategic planning, including closed session discussions on budget negotiations and workforce housing, followed by open discussions on equity work and a comprehensive review of the district's mission, goals, and beliefs.
3 agenda items →The Board held a closed session to discuss employee leave requests and labor negotiations with CSEA and RCTA, then approved multiple Measure T Bond Program projects including EV bus charging infrastructure design, campus modernization at Adelante Spanish Immersion School, and various facility improvements, while also ratifying a tentative agreement with the California School Employees Association and reviewing charter school financial reports.
21 agenda items →The Board held closed sessions to discuss real property negotiations for 750 Bradford Street with the Sobrato Foundation, as well as labor negotiations with CSEA and RCTA. The Board also approved multiple Measure T Bond Program projects including construction and modernization work at Orion Alternative School, Clifford School, Roy Cloud School, Roosevelt School, Adelante Selby School, and Hoover School, and took action on the Governing Board's Initial Proposal for 2021-22 negotiations with RCTA.
12 agenda items →The Board approved multiple Measure T Bond Program change orders and proposals for ongoing modernization projects at Kennedy Middle School, Taft Community School, Orion Alternative School, Roosevelt Elementary School, Garfield School, and Hoover School, along with discussions on the January 2021 Reopening Plan and COVID-19 Prevention Program.
13 agenda items →Trustee McBride departed; Wells, MacAvoy, and Lawson sworn in
The Board rotated officer positions and approved 2020-21 School Board Committee Assignments and School Assignments. The Board also reviewed changes to the Board Agenda Schedule for the upcoming year.
6 agenda items →The Board held a closed session to negotiate the price and terms of payment for the Adelante School site at 3150 Granger Way, and approved numerous bond program proposals for facility improvements including touchless plumbing fixtures, security systems, and site work across multiple schools. The Board also approved the 2020-21 First Interim Budget Report and discussed updates to Board Policy 6158 on Independent Study and Board Policy 5141.22 on Infectious Diseases.
18 agenda items →The Board approved multiple construction and modernization projects across district schools as part of the Measure T Bond Program, including change orders for Henry Ford Elementary, Clifford Elementary, Hoover Community School, Kennedy Middle School, and other sites, along with facility upgrades such as touchless plumbing fixtures and backup power systems. The Board also discussed COVID-19 impacts, received a mental health support presentation from Stanford University, and reviewed Board Policy 0415 on Equity for second reading approval.
8 agenda items →The Board approved a return to in-person teaching and learning at Redwood City School District schools beginning Tuesday, January 19, 2021, with a staggered start schedule. Multiple bond program projects were approved, including classroom moving services, surveying, and construction oversight for various schools, along with approval of Board Policy 5141.5 - Mental Health and Board Bylaw 9323 - Meeting Conduct.
12 agenda items →The Board approved multiple Measure T Bond Program projects across district schools, including modernization work at Roosevelt Elementary, infrastructure improvements at Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School, and facility upgrades at Taft Community School, along with discussions on COVID-19 response, mental health policy, and equity initiatives.
16 agenda items →The Board held a Study Session on Distance Learning/In Person Learning to discuss instructional approaches and considerations for student learning during the pandemic.
2 agenda items →The Board held a closed session to conduct the Superintendent's Evaluation, reviewing the performance of the district's chief administrator.
The Board approved the Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan for 2020-21 and the 2019-20 Unaudited Actuals Financial Statement, and adopted Resolution 10 to establish the Gann Limit, while also discussing the District's COVID-19 distance learning operations.
8 agenda items →The Board held a closed session regarding anticipated litigation, approved multiple bond program items including $240,000 in COVID-19 safety compliance funding and modernization projects at Kennedy Middle School and Roosevelt Elementary School, and considered contract actions against Sausal Corporation for the Orion Alternative School modernization project. The Board also approved Board Policy 6157 on Distance Teaching and Learning and heard reports on the 6-8 Science Curriculum Pilot Process and COVID-19 impacts.
14 agenda items →The Board adopted the Measure T Bond Program budget study and update, addressing the district's major capital improvement initiative. The meeting also included approval of previous board minutes and updates to the board agenda calendar.
2 agenda items →The board approved a $200,000 transfer from Program Contingency to Energy and Security Project and multiple facility improvement agreements for Orion Alternative School (formerly John Gill School) and Kennedy Middle School. The board also ratified agreements with community partners including Peninsula Community Center, Sequoia Healthcare District, and One Life Counseling to expand student support services, and approved a new Memorandum of Understanding with the California School Employees Association.
7 agenda items →The Board approved multiple Measure T Bond Program projects across district schools including gymnasium and modernization work at Hoover Community School, new construction at Taft Community School, and various facility improvements at Roosevelt and Orion Alternative School, along with COVID-19 Safety Compliance Officer services and agreements with educational service providers for the 2020-21 school year.
11 agenda items →The Board approved multiple Measure T Bond Program proposals for campus improvements including security systems at Adelante Selby School, soil mitigation and testing projects at Orion Alternative School and Clifford School, and classroom moving services at Roosevelt School, while also adopting Resolution 3 and Resolution 4 regarding teaching assignments and classified services reductions for fiscal year 2020-21, and approving updated RCTA contract language and tentative agreements.
19 agenda items →The Board approved numerous bond program change orders and construction projects across multiple schools including Henry Ford Elementary, Hoover Community School, Taft Community School, and Kennedy School, along with adopting Board Policy 6157 on Distance Teaching and Learning and approving new attendance area boundaries for neighborhood schools.
6 agenda items →The Board held a closed session regarding existing litigation in Student v. Redwood City School District (OAH Case 2020060307), conducted a second public hearing on neighborhood schools attendance boundary changes, and adopted the Roadmap to Reopening my School Plan for the 2020-21 school year. The Board also approved meal service agreements for Connect Community Charter School and KIPP Excelencia Community Prep Charter School, and adopted updated Uniform Complaint Procedures to meet federal requirements.
8 agenda items →The Board approved multiple bond program construction and infrastructure projects across district schools, including multi-prime agreements for Garfield School, drainage upgrades at Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School, and IT wiring upgrades at Roosevelt School, while also discussing the district's reopening plan and approving personnel changes and facility use agreements for the 2020-21 school year.
4 agenda items →The Board approved the 2020-21 Proposed Budget for Redwood City School District and multiple Measure T Bond Program construction and modernization change orders across schools including McKinley Institute of Technology, Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School, Taft Community School, and Orion Alternative School. The Board also adopted Resolution 33 for preschool program funding, approved new remote work policy 4113.5/4213.5/4313.5, and discussed COVID-19 safety compliance and operations.
17 agenda items →The Board held the first of two public hearings on school attendance boundary changes for neighborhood schools, discussed the district's response to COVID-19 and school achievement plans, adopted Resolution 32 calling for a November 3, 2020 election for three Governing Board seats, and approved permanently renaming Selby Lane Elementary School in Atherton as Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School.
6 agenda items →2019–20 School Year
8 meetings from the BoardDocs archive.
The Board held public hearings on the 2020/21 Preliminary Budget, COVID-19 operations, and proposed school attendance boundary changes, while also approving the permanent renaming of Selby Lane Elementary School to Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School and multiple bond-funded facility projects including modernization work at Hoover Community School, Kennedy Middle School, Henry Ford Elementary School, and Roosevelt School.
18 agenda items →The Board discussed plans for the safe reopening of RCSD school campuses for the 2020-21 school year and approved updated contract language and tentative agreements with the RCTA.
3 agenda items →The Board approved multiple bond program projects including construction agreements for Roosevelt School and Orion Alternative School, along with change orders for modernization work, and adopted Resolution 28 on grading during emergency school closures. The Board also discussed school attendance boundary changes, COVID-19 impacts, and approved Board Policy 5141.52 on suicide prevention.
14 agenda items →The Board held closed sessions to discuss property lease negotiations for 3150 Granger Way and labor negotiations with CSEA and RCTA, while approving multiple Measure T Bond Program projects including fencing, HVAC upgrades, flooring, and moving services across several schools. The Board also adopted Resolution 26 on classified services reductions for fiscal year 2020-21, Resolution 27 approving tenured teachers, and discussed new remote work and distance learning policies in response to COVID-19.
23 agenda items →The Board approved multiple bond program projects including change orders for modernization and construction work at Kennedy Middle School, Adelante Selby, and Hoover Community School, as well as Resolution 24 for Energy Management System upgrades with Siemens. The Board also discussed revisions to student conduct and hate-motivated behavior policies (Board Policy 5131 and 5145.9), heard updates on COVID-19 impacts, and approved the permanent renaming of the Selby Lane site as Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School.
20 agenda items →The Board approved construction agreements for Roosevelt School's Building E and the 2950 Fair Oaks Avenue site as part of the Measure T Bond Program, adopted an updated bond budget, and discussed paid leave provisions under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
4 agenda items →Emergency Meeting of the Governing Board. The Board is holding an emergency meeting pursuant to Government Code section 54956.5 to address the COVID-19 pandemic that severely impacts health and safety; Resolution 22, Resolution Specifically Designating District Public Works Projects As Essential Governmental Functions. The Board shall consider approval of a resolution designating the identified District projects as Essential Governmental Functions, consistent with San Mateo Public Health Order c19-5b, which projects will therefore continue activity as Essential Business
3 agenda items →Approval of Agreement for a Modernization Project with ICC at Adelante Selby School; Approval of Additional Legacy Closeout Support Proposal with WLC Architects at Clifford School; Approval of Tracking List for Measure T Bond Program Items Under $20K; Approval of Utility Fees with the City of Redwood City for Hoover School; Approval of Motorized Gate Proposal with A&D Auto Gate for North Star Academy; Approval of Portable Rental Agreement with Mobile Modular for Roosevelt School
5 agenda items →Resources
Governance Calendar
Planned board agenda items for the school year. From the April 22, 2026 agenda.
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