10:05Call to Order1min
1.1Roll CallProcedural
20:05Oral Communication on Closed Session Items Only
2.1If you have public comment related to a Closed Session item, please post it on the links under Public Content prior to the Closed Session Meeting or immediately upon the meeting opening.Information
30:05Closed Session – 6:00 p.m. (Closed to the Public)45min
3.1Consideration of Stipulated Suspended Student Expulsions: 2 Student Cases (Ed Code 48918)Action
3.2Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2)) Significant Exposure to Litigation – One Potential CaseDiscussion
3.3Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(4)) Initiation of Litigation – One Potential CaseDiscussion
40:05Reconvene to Regular Session at Approximately 7:00 p.m.2min
4.10:15Roll CallProcedural
4.20:27Report Out on Closed Session from April 2, 2025Information
50:53Welcome1min
5.1Welcome by the School Board President, Mike WellsProcedural
62:12Changes to the Agenda1min
6.1Additions, Deletions, or Modifications to the AgendaDiscussion
72:12Approval of Agenda1min
7.1Approval of AgendaAction
82:19Oral Communication
Azil (1min) — A fifth-grade student advocated for an advanced English ELA class at Kennedy Middle School, explaining her personal goals and language background.
Nia Seeberger (3min) — A student born in China advocated for advanced English coursework at Kennedy, arguing that without it students like her will not be prepared for AP classes in high school.
Maple (2min) — A student with high iReady scores explained she feels bored and disengaged without sufficiently challenging curriculum and asked the board to add advanced ELA at Kennedy.
Maya Rose Felix (2min) — A student whose parents could not help her with homework advocated for advanced English at Kennedy, stating she needs it to pursue her dream of becoming a lawyer.
Greta (2min) — A Mandarin Immersion fifth-grader asked the board to add advanced English and other challenging classes at Kennedy, noting she loses focus when lessons move too slowly.
Luis Velazquez (3min) — A parent and executive coach argued that removing advanced coursework in the name of equity is regressive and asked the board to reinstate Advanced ELA at Kennedy.
Alexis Velazquez (1min) — A fifth-grade student at Orion with eighth-grade iReady scores asked the board to add as many advanced classes as possible at Kennedy, including Advanced ELA and science.
Olbia (1min) — A fifth-grade student planning to attend Kennedy asked the board to reinstate Advanced ELA, comparing it to the existing advanced math program and noting differing student appetites for challenge.
Megan (3min) — A community member argued that limiting advanced coursework is ethically dubious, weakens public schools, and asked the district to expand accelerated curriculum to more school sites beyond Northstar.
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
923:40Bond Program Consent Items1min
9.123:40Approval of Bond Program Consent ItemsAction
9.223:40Approval of Phase 2 Solar Change Order #1 with Holt RenewablesAction (Consent)
9.323:40Approval of Phase 2 Solar Change Order #2 with Holt RenewablesAction (Consent)
1024:07Bond Program Action Items
1124:07School/Community Reports45min
11.124:17McKinley School Presentation for the 2024-2025 School YearInformation
121:23:10Discussion Items
131:23:10Consent Items1min
13.11:23:10Approval of Consent ItemsAction
13.21:23:10Approval of Local Interagency Memorandum of Understanding to Provide Education and Training to Credential Candidates - Santa Clara County Office of EducationAction (Consent)
13.31:23:10Approval of Local Interagency Agreement to Provide Education and Training to Credential Candidates - San Mateo County Office of EducationAction (Consent)
13.41:23:10Approval to Purchase 725 Acer Chromebooks for Incoming 2025-26 School Year 6th Grade StudentsAction (Consent)
141:23:28Action Items
14.11:23:28Approval of Agreement between the Redwood City School District, TeamCivX, Godbe Research, and SCI Consulting Group (“SCI”) to conduct a Parcel Tax Measure Feasibility StudyAction
Jessica Shade (1min) — A parent leading a citizens parcel tax initiative expressed support for the district's feasibility study, saying the community is flexible about approach as long as student funding needs are met.
Carlo Contavalli (2min) — A parent argued that schools urgently need more funding and urged the board to move forward with the parcel tax feasibility poll as quickly as possible.
151:34:51Board and Superintendent Reports10min
15.11:34:51Report from Board Members and SuperintendentReports
161:43:09Information
171:43:09Correspondence1min
17.1Correspondence
181:43:16Other Business/Suggested Items For Future Agenda1min
18.1Possible Other Business/Suggested Items for Future AgendaInformation
191:43:27Board Meetings Calendar1min
19.11:43:27Changes to the Board Meetings CalendarInformation
201:43:35Adjournment
20.1Adjourn the MeetingAction