10:05Call to Order1min
1.10:05Roll CallProcedural
20:31Welcome1min
2.1Welcome by the School Board President, Mike WellsProcedural
32:09Changes to the Agenda1min
3.1Additions, Deletions, or Modifications to the AgendaDiscussion
42:27Approval of Agenda1min
4.1Approval of AgendaAction
52:42Oral Communication
Meng Zhou (6min) — Advocated for expanding Mandarin Immersion TK/K enrollment to accommodate all first-round applicants, presenting data on growing demand, waitlists, and academic benefits of the MI program.
Max Zeiberg (0min) — Ceded his speaking time to Meng Zhou to allow an extended presentation on behalf of MI families.
Michelle Stroebe (3min) — Presented data showing MI programs produce strong academic outcomes especially for socioeconomically disadvantaged students, and formally requested the board add a TK/K classroom and consider a supplemental application process.
Kimberly Abbi (1min) — As a current MI TK parent from a diverse background, praised the program's tight-knit community and its ability to give her son fluency in Mandarin, and urged the board to expand it.
Weije (3min) — As a prospective Chinese immigrant family and Redwood City homeowner, expressed concern about limited K spots and requested program expansion so their daughter could maintain Mandarin heritage language.
Christina Lee (2min) — Described being stuck at number one on the MI waitlist for over a year with a summer-birthday kindergartner, and urged the board to expand the program so all interested students can access it.
Saoirse Rafferty (3min) — A current fifth-grade MI student shared her personal journey from struggling in first grade to placing 17th nationally in a math competition, crediting the rigor of Mandarin immersion, and urged the board to support and sustain the program.
Meghan O'Reilly-Green (3min) — Ceded most of her time to Meng Zhou for additional data presentation on MI growth projections, emphasizing the program's value for mixed-heritage and non-native families and requesting the board accommodate first-round applicants.
Chris Lao (1min) — Shared that his family moved to Redwood City hoping their daughter could eventually attend the MI program, and thanked the board for considering expanding it to support Asian heritage connection.
Catherine Stuart (3min) — As an NSA parent whose child previously attended MI, expressed support for expanding both MI and North Star programs given their strong waitlists and academic results, and urged continued investment in both.
Xingxing Liu (1min) — As a first-generation Chinese immigrant and Redwood City resident since 2019, expressed hope to enroll her two children in the MI program to preserve their Mandarin heritage language.
James Herbold (2min) — As a prospective MI parent whose wife is from China, echoed other speakers' support for expanding the program so his daughter Chloe can learn the family's language at a school just a block from their home.
5.1If 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
638:14Bond Program Consent Items1min
6.1Approval of Bond Program Consent ItemsAction
6.2Approval of Program Management Services Amendment #5 with Cumming Group (Formerly RGMK)Action (Consent)
7Bond Program Action Items
8School/Community Reports - 1.5 hrs
8.138:50Taft and Adelante Selby School Reports for the 2024-2025 School YearInformation
9Discussion Items10min
9.1First Reading and Discussion of Board Policy and Regulation 6020 - Parent InvolvementDiscussion
102:35:26Consent Items1min
10.1Approval of Consent ItemsAction
10.2Approval of School Assignments and Committee Assignments for Board Members for the 2024-2025 School YearAction
10.3Approval of Addendum to the 2024-25 Measure U Application for Clifford SchoolAction (Consent)
10.4Approval of Amended and Restated Lease between Wagner Schoolhouse LLC and Redwood City School DistrictAction (Consent)
10.5Approval of the Agreement between the Redwood City School District and Air Education Inc. for the 2024-2025 School YearAction (Consent)
10.6Acceptance of DonationsAction (Consent)
10.7Ratification of Warrant Registers, December 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Action (Consent)
11Action Items
122:35:58Board and Superintendent Reports10min
12.1Report from Board Members and SuperintendentReports
132:36:23Information5min
13.1Information on San Mateo County Investment Fund - November 2024Information
142:36:35Correspondence1min
14.1Correspondence
152:37:22Other Business/Suggested Items For Future Agenda1min
15.1Possible Other Business/Suggested Items for Future AgendaInformation
162:41:19Board Meetings Calendar1min
16.1Changes to the Board Meetings CalendarInformation
172:42:01Adjournment1min
17.1Adjourn the MeetingAction