1Call to Order
1.1Roll CallProcedural
2Oral Communication on Closed Session Items Only If you have public comment related to a Closed Session item, please post it on: (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3rKbPfVCTpOsK5ILqjnU2u-h-NuNx-vUq4OZxYNVR8lc4aQ/viewform?usp=sf_link) prior to the Closed Session Meeting or immediately upon the meeting opening
3Closed Session 6:00-7:00pm
3.1CSEA Negotiations UpdateInformation
40:19Reconvene to Regular Session at Approximately 7:00pm
4.1Roll CallProcedural
4.2Report Out on Closed Session from 5.6.20Procedural
4.3Report Out on Closed Session from 5.20.20Information
52:09Welcome
5.1Welcome by the School Board PresidentProcedural
5.2Pledge of AllegianceProcedural
62:58Changes to the Agenda
6.1Changes to the AgendaDiscussion
74:08Approval of Agenda (Action Required)
7.1Approval of AgendaAction
84:40Oral Communication - If you have public comment related to a Regular Board Meeting item, please post it on: (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3rKbPfVCTpOsK5ILqjnU2u-h-NuNx-vUq4OZxYNVR8lc4aQ/viewform?usp=sf_link) prior to the Regular Board Meeting or immediately upon the meeting opening.
Christina Lee (0min) — Began to comment on redistricting for the Selby Lane area but was redirected to agenda item 13.1.
Keith (0min) — Also noted his comment was about redistricting and was redirected to agenda item 13.1.
Kathryn Stewart (2min) — Asked the board to reconsider allowing out-of-district transfers into the Mandarin immersion program, especially given the shift to distance learning, and requested larger/clearer boundary maps for future presentations.
Juana Martinez Gonzalez (3min) — Thanked the district for its COVID-19 support, shared her experience as a working parent navigating distance learning, expressed concern about communication barriers for non-English-speaking parents, and requested a meeting with board trustees similar to the one held with the county Office of Education.
Maria Stockton (3min) — Congratulated classified employees during Classified Employees Week, thanked Alisa MacAvoy for help obtaining a city proclamation recognizing teachers and staff, and expressed appreciation to Wendy for the collaborative CSEA contract negotiations.
Raquel Gonzalez (1min) — Expressed disappointment that the community's overwhelming input on the name for Adelante Selby was not accepted, and asked why the recommended name was not chosen.
922:03Community/Staff Recognition
9.1Recognition of 2019-20 Induction Program ParticipantsInformation
1036:11School/Community Reports
10.1Bond Program UpdateInformation
1141:28Bond Program Consent Items (Action Required)
11.1Approval of Site Modernization Project Change Order #1 with FE Controls Corporation for 909 Roosevelt AvenueAction (Consent)
11.2Approval of Multi-Prime Construction Agreement with Various Contractors for Orion Alternative SchoolAction (Consent)
11.3Approval of Administration Building and Parking Lot Project Change Order #8 with Beals Martin for Kennedy Middle SchoolAction (Consent)
11.4Approval of Amended Agreement #5 for Administration Portable Project Inspection Services with Inspectacon for Roosevelt SchoolAction (Consent)
1242:15Bond Program Action Items (Action Required)
12.1Approval of Construction Agreement with CalState for Roosevelt SchoolAction
134:06:42Discussion Items
Pam Barish (3min) — A 29-year kindergarten teacher reminded the board to consider teacher health, family obligations, and well-being when planning school reopening, urging that what is best for teachers be weighed alongside what is best for students.
Mohamed Tabrizi (2min) — A Roy Cloud parent urged the district to prioritize more effective technology platforms such as Zoom and Seesaw over Google Hangouts for distance learning, citing frustrating experiences with the mandated Google platform.
Michelle Buetler (3min) — A teacher encouraged the district to inform parents not to spend money on technology devices, highlighted the value of Spanish-language social media communications, and urged mindfulness of the disparities between English- and Spanish-speaking families.
Michelle Ortez (2min) — A teacher and parent expressed concern about proposed changes to social distancing ratios, stating that distance learning is the safest model and urging the board to prioritize the health of teachers and students over a return to campus.
Michelle Torrido (3min) — A middle school teacher shared her positive experience mastering online platforms and achieving 90% student participation, and expressed her personal preference for continuing distance learning rather than policing social distancing rules in a classroom.
Kathryn Stewart (3min) — Stated she plans to keep her child home until a vaccine is available, argued that no loss of life is acceptable, and suggested the district begin sign-ups now for families who want to remain fully remote so classroom space can be better allocated.
Devin Mullane (4min) — Raised concerns about teacher workload for mirroring in-person and online lessons simultaneously, suggested alternative scheduling options like extended days or Saturday sessions, and asked whether the district has realized any cost savings from campus closures.
Michelle Smith (3min) — Expressed gratitude for district efforts, raised concerns about the impact of distance learning on dual immersion programs for both Spanish-speaking and non-Spanish-speaking families who lack support at home.
Maria Stockton (2min) — Asked whether instructional assistants would receive the same professional development training as teachers, raised questions about equipment access for aides, first aid and PPE training costs, temperature screening equipment, and whether the school day could be extended to compensate for lost learning time.
Robin Estrada (4min) — Highlighted recurring problems with broken or locked bathrooms and non-functioning soap dispensers at Roosevelt School, urging the district to ensure functional hand-washing facilities as part of any campus reopening plan.
Shawna Hackworth (3min) — Requested the district implement parental content controls or a tool like Bark for Schools on district Chromebooks, and asked for basic technology training for young students who are being asked to use Google Slides and Docs for the first time.
13.1Discussion of School Attendance Boundary Change for Neighborhood SchoolsDiscussion
13.2Discussion on COVID-19Discussion
13.3Update on the Development of the 2020-21 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)Discussion
13.4Updates on the Outcomes to the Federal Program Monitoring ReviewDiscussion
13.5Update on ImmunizationsDiscussion
144:06:58Consent Items (Action Required)
14.1Acceptance of DonationsAction (Consent)
14.2Approval of the Renewal of Agreement for Municipal Advisory Services with KNN Public Finance through December 31, 2024Action (Consent)
154:09:54Action Items (Action Required)
15.1Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between the California School Employees Association Chapter V and the Redwood City School DistrictAction
15.2Approval of Cisco/AMS.NET - Cisco Telecommunications Flex Licensing ContractAction
15.3Review and Approval of Board Policy 5141.52 - Suicide PreventionAction
15.4Adoption of Resolution 28, Grading During Emergency School ClosuresAction
164:10:55Board and Superintendent Report
16.1Report from Board Members and SuperintendentReports
174:22:20Information
17.1Information on San Mateo County Investment Fund - April 2020Information
184:22:30Correspondence
194:22:38Other Business/Suggested Items for Future Agenda
204:22:42Board Agenda Calendar
20.1Changes to the Board Agenda ScheduleInformation
214:23:41Adjournment (Action Required)