10:06Call to Order
1.1Roll CallProcedural
2Oral Communication on Closed Session Items Only
2.1If you have a public comment related to a Closed Session item, please post it on the links available under Public Content prior to the Closed Session Meeting or immediately upon the meeting opening.Information
3Closed Session - 5:30 PM
3.1Conference with Labor Negotiators (§54957.6) Agency designated representative: Wendy Kelly, Deputy Superintendent & Employee organization: RCTAInformation
3.2Consideration of Student Expulsion
40:06Reconvene to Regular Session at Approximately 6:30 PM
4.1Roll Call
4.2Report Out on Closed Session from February 15, 2023
50:06Welcome
5.1Welcome by the School Board President, Cecilia MárquezProcedural
60:56Changes to the Agenda
6.1Additions, Deletions, or Modifications to the AgendaDiscussion
71:23Approval of Agenda
7.1Approval of AgendaAction
82:55Oral Communication
Chris Robel (3min) — Expressed concern about unclear roles and responsibilities for bond oversight, questioning who is reviewing expenditures for Prop 39 compliance and asking about the purpose and reports of an apparent bond subcommittee consisting of Mike Wells, Janet Lawson, and district/contractor staff.
8.1If you have a 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
96:50Bond Program Consent Items (Action Required)
9.1Approval of Bond Program Consent ItemsAction
9.2Approval of Measure T Bond Program Tracking List of Items Under $20kAction (Consent)
10Bond Program Action Items (Action Required)
11School/Community Reports
12Discussion Items
12.17:13Measure T Bond Financing OverviewDiscussion
Chris Robel (1min) — Raised concerns about negotiated vs. competitive bond sales, unnecessary fees such as bond insurance and rating agency costs, and suggested combining districts for better liquidity and lower rates.
12.221:37Single Plan for Student Achievement for Orion, Garfield, and Taft Community SchoolsDiscussion
Chris Robel (1min) — Expressed concern about declining enrollment data revealed in the Measure S bond disclosure document, questioned whether bond measure spending on buildings is the right priority over operating resources like teachers and smaller class sizes, and noted very low academic achievement percentages at Garfield.
131:31:20Consent Items
13.1Approval of Consent ItemsAction
13.2Approval of 2022-23 Measure U Application for KIPP Excelencia Community PrepAction (Consent)
13.3Approval of the Agreement between the Redwood City School District and Play Thrive for the fiscal year 2022-2023Action (Consent)
13.4Approval of the Agreement between the Redwood City School District and WorkEd for the fiscal year 2022-2023Action (Consent)
14Action Items
14.119:23Adoption of Resolution No. 24 - Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of General Obligation Bonds, 2022 Election, 2023 Series A of the District and Authorizing Other Documents and Related ActionsAction
Chris Robel (1min) — Asked how the bond amount was determined and which projects are tied to the first tranche, noted the 4.21% yield is attractive for investors compared to UC Berkeley bonds, and asked whether bonds would be offered at no brokerage fee directly to community members.
14.21:31:45Adoption of Resolution No. 25, Determination of Order of Employment for Certificated Employees for Elimination of or Reductions in Particular Kinds of Services for Fiscal Year 2022-2023Action
151:32:40Board and Superintendent Reports
15.1Report from Board Members and SuperintendentReports
161:34:00Information
16.1RCSD Review of Connect Community Charter School's First Interim Financial Report for FY 2022-23Information
16.2RCSD Review of Connect Community Charter School's Audit Report for FY 2021-22Information
16.3RCSD Review of KIPP Excelencia Community Prep's First Interim Financial Report for FY 2022-23Information
16.4RCSD Review of KIPP Excelencia Community Prep's Audit Report for FY 2021-22Information
16.5RCSD Review of Rocketship Redwood City Charter School's Audit Report for FY 2021-22Information
16.6RCSD Review of Rocketship Redwood City Charter School's First Interim Financial Report for FY 2022-23Information
171:35:20Correspondence
17.1Correspondence
181:35:28Other Business/Suggested Items For Future Agenda
18.1Possible Other Business/Suggested Items for Future AgendaInformation
191:35:45Board Meetings Calendar
19.1Changes to the Board Meetings CalendarInformation
201:36:40Adjournment
20.1Adjourn the MeetingAction