1Call to Order
1.1Roll CallProcedural
2Oral Communication on Closed Session Items Only
2.1If you have public comment related to a Closed Session item, please post it on: (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexN3rAtNYJrhCjKT0s9AG__Eq0-_iAUFPI6ID3Mo0Jn8yeGA/viewform?usp=sf_link) prior to the Closed Session Meeting or immediately upon the meeting opening.
3Closed Session – 6:15 p.m.
3.1Public Employee Leaves of Absence (Government Code §54957) Consideration to Approve Unpaid Personal Leave for Instructional Assistant through 6/10/2022Information
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44:59Reconvene to Regular Session at Approximately 7:00 p.m.
4.1Roll Call
4.2Report Out on Closed Session from February 16, 2022
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55:25Welcome
5.1Welcome by the School Board President, María Díaz-SlocumProcedural
66:30Changes to the Agenda
6.1Additions, Deletions or Modifications to the AgendaDiscussion
76:57Approval of Agenda
7.1Approval of AgendaAction
87:20Oral Communication
8.1If you have public comment related to a Regular Board Meeting item, please post it on the links available under Public Content prior to the Regular Board Meeting or immediately upon the meeting opening.Information
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97:20Bond Program Consent Items
9.1Approval of Consent ItemsAction
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9.2Approval of Measure T Bond Program Tracking List of Items Under $20kAction (Consent)
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Rationale: This tracking sheet provides the School Board with all recent items $20k or under in a comprehensive list. This list will be sent to the School Board regularly as the POs are compiled. Financial Impact: Total - $50,214.62. Within budget. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Don Dias, Bond Program Director Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. §
9.3Approval of Storm Drain Upgrade Proposal at Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School with Silicon Valley PavingAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Silicon Valley Paving will be handling the storm drain upgrade at Adelante Selby School. Financial Impact: $50,200. Within budget. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Don Dias, Bond Program Director Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. §
9.4Approval of Picnic Tables Proposal at Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School and Garfield Community School with Park PlanetAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Park Planet will be providing and installing picnic tables at Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School and Garfield Community School. Financial Impact: Adelante Selby - $2,969.53 Garfield - $54,884.18 Total - $57,853.71. Within budget. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Don Dias, Bond Program Director Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. §
9.5Approval of Furniture Moving Services Proposal at Taft Community School with RentacrateAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Rentacrate will be handling the furniture moving services at Taft School. Financial Impact: $23,220. Within budget. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Don Dias, Bond Program Director Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. §
9.6Approval of New Buildings, Modernization and Sitework Project, Change Order #5 for Garfield Community School with Rodan BuildersAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Garfield Community School New Buildings, Modernization & Sitework Project Bid Package G Change Order #1 includes three potential change order (PCO), as follows: PCO-025 – Modification of Pedestrian Trellis columns per RFI 273 – $39,248.00 PCO-027 – Switch roofing systems from SBS to TPA due to lead time – $116,974.00 PCO-029 – Furnish and Installation of Amphitheater steel ledgers, per RFI 310 and CCD 64 – $7,420.00 Financial Impact: $163,642.00. Within budget. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Don Dias, Bond Program Director Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. §
9.7Approval of Modernization and New Building Project Bid Package F Change Order #1 for Orion Alternative School (Formerly John Gill Elementary School) with ScapesAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Orion Alternative School (Formerly John Gill Elementary School) Modernization and New Building Project Bid Package F, Change Order #1 includes one potential change orders (PCOs), as follows: PCO-002 – RFI 418 reroute irrigation mainline to field to make an additional connection needed and upgrade irrigation controllers to the newest model - $20,021.26 Financial Impact: $20,021.26. Within budget. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Don Dias, Bond Program Director Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. §
9.8Approval of Final Construction Management (CM) Fee Amendment for Hoover Community School with RGMKAction (Consent)
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Rationale: RGM Kramer calculates their construction management (CM) fees using the Office of Public School Construction (OPSC) sliding fee scale. This means that their fees are always based off of a certain percentage of total construction contracts managed. This fee calculation method keeps the fee fair for the consultant and District. Now that RGM Kramer's construction management (CM) services have been concluded at Hoover School, this is the final amendment to the construction management (CM) agreement. Financial Impact: $17,864.49. Within budget. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Don Dias, Bond Program Director Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. §
9.9Approval of Modernization and New Building Project Bid Package D Electric, Change Order #5 for Orion Alternative School (Formerly John Gill Elementary School) with Vanden BosAction (Consent)
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Rationale: Orion Alternative School (Formerly John Gill Elementary School) Modernization and New Building Project Bid Package D Change Order #5 includes two potential change orders (PCO’s), as follows: PCO-012 – The cost request is for electrical work required to install 3 additional water heaters per RFI 325. Includes conduit, wire, breakers, and disconnect switches (parts and labor) - $5,466.71; PCO-013 – Single mode fiber cabling added to 4 locations per District request - $19,262.11. Financial Impact: $24,728.82. Within budget. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Don Dias, Bond Program Director Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. §
10Bond Program Action Items
118:43Consent Items
11.1Approval of Consent ItemsAction
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11.2Approval of January 12th Board Minutes (Study Session)Action
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Rationale: The board minutes have been reviewed by the Clerk, the Superintendent, and Administration. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Eliana García, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
11.3Approval of January 12th Board Minutes (Regular Board Meeting)Action
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Rationale: The board minutes have been reviewed by the Clerk, the Superintendent, and Administration. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Eliana García, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
11.4Approval of January 19th Board MinutesAction
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Rationale: The board minutes have been reviewed by the Clerk, the Superintendent, and Administration. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Eliana García, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
11.5Approval of Classified General Leave Request(s)Action (Consent)
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Rationale: Per the CSEA Master Contract, Article 11.9- "When no other leaves are available, other paid or unpaid requested leaves may be granted at the option of the Governing Board. The application for such leaves shall be given by a reasonable date and notification submitted to the human resources officer of his/her intention to return." All personnel requesting General Leaves have exhausted all other available leave options. Financial Impact: None, all positions are approved in the 2021-22 budget. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Erin Kekos, Director of Human Resources Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. §
12Action items
12.19:22Approval to the Second Amendment to the Agreement with One Life Counseling Services for 2021-2022Action (Consent)
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Rationale: Redwood City School District offers counseling support at various sites district wide. Adelante Selby currently is receiving 15 hours of counseling through One Life Counseling to assist with supporting students' mental health needs. One Life Counseling provides small group counseling for trauma and individual counseling. The original contract for 2021-2022 was in the amount of $93,687. This contract was approved and then signed by the Superintendent on September 3, 2021. There was a decrease in hours from Star-Vista due to a shortage of staff and hours were increased to One life at three sites Henry Ford (5 hours), Adelante Selby (15 hours) and Roosevelt (40 hrs). On December 19, 2021 the Superintendent signed a first agreement that was approved by the board. Due to the increase of mental health support needed at Adelante Selby, we are seeking approval for an increase that will provide 5 additional hours of counseling weekly at that site for the remainder of the 2021-2022 school year. Financial Impact: The fiscal impact will be $5,400 and will be paid by Adelante Selby. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. §
12.211:08Classified General Leave Request(s)Action
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Rationale: Per the CSEA Master Contract, Article 11.9- “When no other leaves are available, other paid or unpaid requested leaves may be granted at the option of the Governing Board. The application for such leaves shall be given by a reasonable date and notification submitted to the human resources officer of his/her intention to return.” All personnel requesting General Leaves have exhausted all other available leave options. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Erin Kekos, Director of Human Resources Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
12.313:19Approval of Instructional Calendars for the 2022-2023 School YearAction
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Rationale: The Redwood City Teachers Association (RCTA) and the California School Employees Association (CSEA) have approved the adoption of the attached instructional calendars for the 2022-2023 school year. These instructional calendars align with Sequoia Union High School District's spring break for 2022-2023. Financial Impact: None at this time. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Wendy Kelly, Deputy Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
12.414:52Adoption of Resolution 26, Determination of Order of Employment for Certificated Employees for Elimination of or Reductions in Particular Kinds of Services for Fiscal Year 2021-2022Action
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Rationale:The Resolution lists the criteria to be used to determine order of seniority for those hired on the same date. Seniority date is the first date in paid probationary status with the district. Temporary teachers are not listed on the Seniority Report. Financial Impact: None Submission for Approval Prepared by: Erin Kekos, Director of Human Resources Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
12.519:54Second Reading and Approval of Board Policy 5116.1 - Intradistrict Open EnrollmentAction
David Weekley (5min) — Opposed the proposed transfer restriction, arguing it harms students and the district by reducing choice and will ultimately hurt enrollment in programs like Mandarin Immersion.
Eric Liu (1min) — Opposed the policy as a Chinese-American parent of a Mandarin Immersion student, saying the proposal felt discriminatory by barring MI families from competing for North Star.
Connie Kwan (2min) — Raised the unintended consequence that parents might be forced to pull their child from MI and place them in private school for a year just to preserve the option to apply to North Star.
Peter Kwan (4min) — Raised concerns about timing, the fundamental problem of attrition rather than the symptom, and the lack of transparency around 'unspoken rules' in choice program enrollment.
Dennis Lee (3min) — As a parent of a rising kindergartner newly accepted to MI, he opposed the policy for forcing families to predict years ahead what is best for their child and for penalizing choice-school families while potentially benefiting private school families.
Michelle Hsu (1min) — Argued the root issue is that North Star and Mandarin Immersion are not set up on fair ground due to North Star's third-grade start and admissions process, and urged the committee to address equity in North Star admissions.
Jennifer Barnett (2min) — Called the policy shortsighted and harmful to enrollment, arguing it will increase inequity, may turn North Star into a publicly funded private school, and urged addressing North Star's own issues instead.
Diana Chang (1min) — Submitted written comment opposing the restriction as unnecessarily limiting for families who discover their first choice school is not the right fit, and asked the board to find more rational ways to achieve their objectives.
Alvin Cheon (3min) — As an Orion parent participation parent, expressed concern that removing the North Star incentive would push committed families out of RCSD, and suggested alternatives such as distributing North Star-style culture across schools rather than concentrating it at one site.
Christina Jade Lee Simmons (3min) — Urged the district to address structural inequality perpetuated by the North Star model, suggested starting North Star at sixth grade, and called for more enrichment across all elementary schools.
Kyle Zeibes (3min) — Thanked the board for postponing the policy, argued it would harm equity and push families to private school, and suggested delaying North Star to sixth grade as a cleaner solution.
Brian Hicks (3min) — Argued the proposed policy is the opposite of any long-standing unwritten rule, urged addressing the real problem rather than restricting choice, and requested that any new policy not apply retroactively to families already enrolled.
Elle Kolekar (2min) — As an Orion parent participation parent with a child starting there in the fall, warned that the policy would drive families to private school and could effectively end the parent participation program.
Keith Simmons (2min) — Echoed earlier concerns and highlighted that the superintendent-exception carve-out could create racial inequities because language and cultural barriers make it harder for immigrant families to petition for exceptions.
Ting Cheng Wang (1min) — Opposed the policy because it effectively forces parents of kindergartners to choose their child's middle school years in advance, which is unfair.
Megan O'Reilly Green (3min) — As Orion PTO co-president, argued that the fundamental problem is North Star's structure and its perceived status as the 'best' school, and that the policy would not ultimately harm MI recruitment since committed immersion families exist and the program has a waitlist.
Elizabeth Flavel (3min) — Shared her experience choosing Adelante partly because she knew she could leave if it didn't work out, and cautioned that the policy may have unintended consequences for incoming families' enrollment decisions.
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Rationale: This policy was discussed at the February 9, 2022 board meeting. Financial Impact: No financial impact to the School District at this time. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Wendy Kelly, Deputy Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
12.61:21:53Second Reading and Approval of Board Policy 5117 - Interdistrict AttendanceAction
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Rationale: This policy was discussed at the February 9, 2022 board meeting. Financial Impact: No financial impact to the School District at this time. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Wendy Kelly, Deputy Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
12.71:25:42Creative Learning Centers, NPS, Inc. - Acknowledgement of Conversion and Consent to Change of OwnershipAction
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Rationale: Pursuant to an October 17, 2019 lease ("Agreement") with the District, Creative Learning Centers, NPS, Inc. ("CLC") operates a program serving individuals with autism and other similar developmental disorders on the District's former Orion campus. On January 31, 2022, CLC, became a Delaware Limited Liability Company. By way of executing the Notice of Change of Ownership Letter ("Letter"), the District acknowledged the conversion and confirmed that CLC remains bound by all of the terms of the Agreement. Thereafter, CLC entered into an agreement pursuant to which CLC underwent a reorganization which resulted in a change in the ownership of CLC. By way of execution of the Letter, the District also consented to the reorganization and agreed the transaction would not constitute a breach or a default under the Agreement. The Letter further confirmed that the Agreement would continue in full force and effect upon the consummation of the reorganization and that nothing in the letter modifies, waived, impaired or amended any of the terms and conditions in the Agreement or the District's rights thereunder. All Parties signed the document to acknowledge their agreement to the terms. Financial Impact: Please refer to the attached agreement. Submission for Approval Prepared by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
131:27:43Board and Superintendent Reports
13.1Report from Board Members and SuperintendentReports
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Rationale: The School Board and Superintendent Baker will report out on meetings, attended events, upcoming events, school site visits, etc. Financial Impact: None at this moment. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Eliana García, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent
141:29:46Information
14.11:29:462022 Supplement to the Annual Update of the 2021-22 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) and Budget Overview for ParentsInformation
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Rationale: Section 124(e) of Assembly Bill 130 requires Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to present an update on the Annual Update to the 2021-22 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) and Budget Overview for Parents on or before February 28, 2022. The following information must be included: 2022 Supplement to the Annual Update for the 2021-22 LCAP (attached) All available mid-year outcome data related to metrics identified in the 2021-22 LCAP (included in the 2021 LCAP Mid-Year Report, attached) Mid-year expenditure and implementation data on all actions identified in the 2021-22 LCAP (included in the 2021 LCAP Mid-Year Report, attached) The required 2022 Supplement to the Annual Update provides the following information: A description of how and when the LEA engaged, or plans to engage, its educational partners on the use of funds provided through the Budget Act of 2021 that were not included in the 2020–21 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). A description of how the LEA used, or plans to use, the concentration grant add-on funding it received to increase the number of staff who provide direct services to students on school campuses with an enrollment of students who are low-income, English learners, and/or foster youth that is greater than 55 percent. A description of how and when the LEA engaged its educational partners on the use of one-time federal funds received that are intended to support recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and the impacts of distance learning on pupils. A description of how the LEA is implementing the federal American Rescue Plan Act and federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief expenditure plan, and the successes and challenges experienced during implementation.” A description of how the LEA is using its fiscal resources received for the 2021–22 school year in a manner that is consistent with the applicable plans and is aligned with the LEA’s 2021–22 LCAP and Annual Update.” Financial Impact: No financial impact at this moment. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Liz Wolfe, Assistant Superintendent, Ed Services Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superi ntendent §
14.21:52:46RCSD Review of Connect Community Charter School's Audit Report for FY2020-21Information
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Rationale: In accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding with the District, Connect Community Charter School shall provide a copy of the Audited Financial Report to the District, the San Mateo County Superintendent of Schools, the State Controller’s Office and the California Department of Education. The District is required to review the audit report as part of its fiscal oversight obligations and duty to monitor the fiscal health of the charter schools. Attached is the letter from the Redwood City School District regarding the review of and findings concerning Connect's Audit Report for fiscal year 2020-21. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Priscilla Aquino-Dichoso, Chief Business Official Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
14.31:53:07RCSD Review of KIPP Excelencia Community Prep's Audit Report for FY2020-21Information
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Rationale: In accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding with the District, KIPP Excelencia Community Prep Charter School (KIPP) shall provide a copy of the Audited Financial Report to the District, the San Mateo County Superintendent of Schools, the State Controller’s Office and the California Department of Education. The District is required to review the audit report as part of its fiscal oversight obligations and duty to monitor the fiscal health of the charter schools. Attached is the letter from the Redwood City School District regarding the review of and findings concerning KIPP's Audit Report for fiscal year 2020-21. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Priscilla Aquino-Dichoso, Chief Business Official Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
14.41:53:20RCSD Review of Rocketship Redwood City Prep's Audit Report for FY2020-21Information
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Rationale: In accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding with the District, Rocketship Redwood City Prep Charter School shall provide a copy of the Audited Financial Report to the District, the San Mateo County Superintendent of Schools, the State Controller’s Office and the California Department of Education. The District is required to review the audit report as part of its fiscal oversight obligations and duty to monitor the fiscal health of the charter schools. Attached is the letter from the Redwood City School District regarding the review of and findings concerning Rocketship's Audit Report for fiscal year 2020-21. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Priscilla Aquino-Dichoso, Chief Business Official Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent §
151:53:31Correspondence
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161:53:48Other Business/Suggested Items For Future Agenda
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171:55:07Board Agenda Calendar
17.1Changes to the Board Agenda ScheduleInformation
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Rationale: The following Schedule of Items for the 2021-22 School Board meetings (attached hereto) has been revised by administration. This schedule of board agenda items will be routinely updated, as needed. Changes: None. Financial Impact: None. Submission for Approval Prepared by: Eliana García, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Approved by: John R. Baker, Ed.D., Superintendent
181:56:34Adjournment
18.1Adjourn the MeetingAction