{"date":"2023-12-19","type":"Board Meeting","videoId":"zk4YAUZU_4k","audioDuration":2762,"speakers":{"A":{"name":"Janet Lawson","role":"Vice President (acting as President for this meeting / Board President-elect)"},"B":{"name":"John Baker","role":"Superintendent"},"C":{"name":"Alisa MacAvoy","role":"Trustee"},"D":{"name":"Liz Wolf","role":"Retiring Assistant Superintendent (also briefly Mike Wells responding)"},"E":{"name":"David Weekly","role":"Trustee"},"F":{"name":"Mike Wells","role":"Clerk"}},"utterances":[{"start":4400,"end":21680,"speaker":"A","text":"Okay, so we can go ahead and get started. Are we. Am I echoing? All right, roll call, please. Trustee Marcus."},{"start":22080,"end":22480,"speaker":"B","text":"Here."},{"start":22640,"end":26080,"speaker":"A","text":"Trustee Weekly. Is absent. Trustee McEvoy."},{"start":26460,"end":26700,"speaker":"C","text":"Present."},{"start":27020,"end":28460,"speaker":"A","text":"Vice President. Wait,"},{"start":30460,"end":31020,"speaker":"B","text":"sorry."},{"start":32700,"end":33780,"speaker":"D","text":"Vice President Wells."},{"start":33780,"end":34060,"speaker":"B","text":"Here."},{"start":34620,"end":35660,"speaker":"A","text":"President Lawson."},{"start":35660,"end":36060,"speaker":"B","text":"Here."},{"start":37900,"end":54870,"speaker":"A","text":"Let's see. 4.2 Report out on closed session from December 19th. No action was taken. Welcome, everyone. I'm actually going to forego my welcome message because we have so few people in the audience, both online and in person. Thank you for being here. For those who have joined us,"},{"start":57270,"end":57990,"speaker":"B","text":"let's see."},{"start":58310,"end":80840,"speaker":"A","text":"Do we have any changes to the agenda? I would like to add a 9.2 recognition of another board member. John, are you just going to speak"},{"start":80840,"end":82480,"speaker":"E","text":"under oral communication or."},{"start":82720,"end":90400,"speaker":"A","text":"Okay, yeah, actually. Well, actually, can I add it 9.3? Because that way then we can comment too."},{"start":91040,"end":91440,"speaker":"B","text":"Sure."},{"start":91520,"end":96560,"speaker":"E","text":"Okay, sure. So if you don't mind, I'd like to make a 9.3 staff recognition."},{"start":96560,"end":99400,"speaker":"A","text":"We can do. Let's switch them around."},{"start":99400,"end":99800,"speaker":"D","text":"Okay."},{"start":99800,"end":106310,"speaker":"E","text":"Sorry. 9.3 would be an 9.0. 9 before."},{"start":106470,"end":110870,"speaker":"A","text":"Oh, 9.0 staff recognition. Got it."},{"start":111030,"end":111430,"speaker":"B","text":"Right."},{"start":112310,"end":115990,"speaker":"A","text":"Okay. Do we have a motion to approve the agenda?"},{"start":117590,"end":118390,"speaker":"B","text":"So moved."},{"start":120790,"end":122870,"speaker":"E","text":"Oh, so I'll second it."},{"start":123110,"end":135710,"speaker":"A","text":"Okay, thank you. All those in favor? Thank you. Okay, so do we have any oral communication? No, Oral community. Oh, well, now we're doing. Yeah, that's right."},{"start":135790,"end":137110,"speaker":"D","text":"No oral communication."},{"start":137110,"end":140270,"speaker":"A","text":"Okay, thank you. So we're on to 9.0."},{"start":141390,"end":244790,"speaker":"B","text":"Okay. So I get the privilege of acknowledging one of my colleagues and one of our executive cabinet members who is leaving us, who did give me some instructions tonight that I was supposed to wear this hat that she gave me as a little going away Christmas. So I'll do it just for this time, Liz. And see, I've got the board to understand that I'm doing this and to see. Oh, and these pictures don't go anywhere. That's the scary thing. Well, that's true. Right, right, right. So. So what we needed. What we needed to do and we had gone through. I'm going to come up to that. The podium. So. So what we did in. In looking about the history of Liz Wolf in the Redwood City School District, we had gone to hr, and although we got the. We got the information that we found some. There were some errors from way back when. It has nothing to do with HR now, but way back when. And it had you not starting until later in the 90s, which we knew that was wrong because I. I knew Liz either started at the same time I did or after I did. And it did. She did start after me, so. And Barb was with me Myself, Barb Reinhardt, together. And so during that time frame, not only has she worked here in the Redwood City school district, but from the Redwood City School District, if I remember this correctly, or you can definitely chime in, I think from the Redwood City school district, you went to San Mateo, Foster City."},{"start":245030,"end":245830,"speaker":"A","text":"Yes, I did."},{"start":245910,"end":263670,"speaker":"B","text":"You did. From San Mateo, Foster City. Then from San Mateo, Foster City, you went to the county office of ed, and then you came back to Redwood City, and then you had to take some personal time. And then from that, you went to the assistant superintendent for Sunnyvale."},{"start":263830,"end":264470,"speaker":"A","text":"Campbell."},{"start":264470,"end":543170,"speaker":"B","text":"Campbell. Campbell. Campbell. And then from Campbell, you went to the county office. Santa Clara county office. Bed San Mateo. And then Santa Clara. Ah, see? Back and forth, back and forth. And then from Santa Clara, she did us a really big favor. Linda was leaving, and at that time, it was, you know, Linda, Wendy, myself and Linda decided that she was going to do a note at retirement. And so Linda says, well, we're always going to the cemetery, not Santa Clara county office of ed. So. And you know why we're going there? And I said, yes. So maybe you're Liz's friend, so why don't you just ask her and see if she will take my position? I kind of hesitated because I knew if I did that her husband's retired, and I don't think Henry's probably. But. And I know he wanted Liz to also do an early retirement like he had done himself, but she's such a taskmaster and definitely wants to continue working. So we were out one evening, and Henry was there, but although Henry didn't hear our conversation, and she goes, you sure you want to do this? And I said, as long as it's going to be all right with your home life, you know, because, you know, that's very important also. So she decided to come, even though Covid hit and she goes, do you still want me to be the assistant superintendent? I said, yes. Gone through the board. We're ready to. We're ready to go. So, long story short, she came back and really helped us through some times when it was very difficult for all of us as we went through those, the time with COVID receiving the dollars from the state, from the federal government, and then also at that same time, looking at some of the programs that we had within the district, deciding to do things a bit differently. And we are on a trajectory now to moving forward, especially in the area of language arts, with the area of phonics, which was not being really well taught in some grade levels. And now it's Going in that direction. We now have a new math curriculum and we are moving forward with a new ELD curriculum which is, you know, moving in a good way. And under Liz's work and on upcoming in to replace Liz, Anna has taken it to the next level of making sure that everything is happening. It's, it's hard work. It's hard work when you have to change. And we know we did a lot this year. We are looking at some I ready scores at this point in time. We are seeing the improvement. And I got a one, a good letter from the county office, besides the one that I had talked to some board members about previously saying how we're out of directed assistance in some areas. So that is, that is really good news and we'll share that with you in January when we come back. It just came in late this afternoon that we, our kids are doing better in certain areas. So that's very, very promising. So with that being said, Liz is going to retire. She's been working in the Redwood City School District off and on for 24 and a half years. And that's what the calculation came up with. And we wish her well, although we know she's still doing a couple projects for us, at least one for myself, which we will be meeting again on January 19th where she'll take you through a bit of a process then. But I want to thank her so much for coming back to Redwood City School District and working with your colleagues, working with some of your friends that you got to reunite with and also bringing back some of those retired teachers that you worked with for many, many years that said yes to. And they came back to work part time because Liz was here. So I'm very grateful. And we as a whole district are grateful for everything that you've done. So thank you so much. And so with that, we want to give you this little plaque which."},{"start":545730,"end":546570,"speaker":"A","text":"Can I say something?"},{"start":546570,"end":547810,"speaker":"B","text":"Of course you can say something."},{"start":549570,"end":554430,"speaker":"A","text":"I wrote down a few things. Almost exactly what you just it."},{"start":555950,"end":564590,"speaker":"D","text":"So thank you. Thank you. This, I can't wait to find a place to put this. Henry's going to be so happy. One more thing to put up on the wall. So that will be great."},{"start":564990,"end":566190,"speaker":"E","text":"You're actually retiring."},{"start":566270,"end":566990,"speaker":"A","text":"Yeah. Right."},{"start":567390,"end":580990,"speaker":"D","text":"Like, it's going to make me like kind of hanging around my neck, I think. First of all, to see you speak so nicely about me with that hat on your head is a something I'm going to remember for the rest of my life. So I want to thank you."},{"start":581310,"end":582110,"speaker":"B","text":"You're welcome."},{"start":582590,"end":739200,"speaker":"D","text":"So cute like that. So I want to thank all of you for this recognition because it really does mean a lot to me. So it's been a joy and an honor to finish up my 40 years of working in education back in what I consider to be my home, which is here in Rowan City where I started. So I just want to say that in my different jobs I've seen a number of school boards and there is not a board that compares to you. You're supportive, caring, thoughtful, respectful and dedicated to the kids and the families and the teachers and the administrators in this district. And I don't know if you know how unique that is, but you are completely unique from, from what I have seen. So I want to thank you for all of your support. And John, I really want to thank you for inviting me to come back to Redwood City even though it was during COVID right. I mean it was right before COVID hit. So who knew? Who knew? And I am, as you said, I'm really excited about what we have finally been able to get started in reading and math and ongoing pd. And in addition the family supports from the community schools and the emotional and behavior supports from the counselors and the PBIS trainings, we have a one of a kind exemplary after school program that is recognized across our county and, and probably will be across our state for the work that they do and the programs that are provided to kids, the tutoring programs, the steam, the music programs at each site. And then we're also working on developing teacher leadership through grade level leaders and then the on site screen team meetings, MTSS meetings. We're really proud of what we're doing. I'm really proud to be able to hand this over to Anna, who I don't know, she knew what all she was getting into, but she's going to be carrying it forward. We're devoting time and resources, which I feel really great about, to the full MTSS implementation. And I know you're very much behind this as well, with regular meetings and trainings and the tiered systems of support which will make a difference for our students in their academic behavior and emotional success and well being. And so we've been able to do this work with support of everybody here in this room and the belief that our LCAP and plans need to be equity focused and comprehensive and fulfilled. So it's been busy, but our future is really promising. So I want to thank you again for this recognition for my great plaque and for this opportunity to serve the children and the families in Redwood City. So thank you"},{"start":741130,"end":741530,"speaker":"A","text":"so Much."},{"start":743210,"end":748610,"speaker":"B","text":"All right. I think the board members probably want to have something to say. That's why they put it where they did on the agenda."},{"start":748610,"end":753130,"speaker":"D","text":"So I think you should. I'm going to get a motion."},{"start":755770,"end":772960,"speaker":"E","text":"Oh, well, Liz, I. Yeah, I have so much I could say. But, you know, I was thinking about your 40 years working in education for San Mateo county and Santa Clara counties. If you think about it, you have impacted hundreds of thousands of students."},{"start":773030,"end":773270,"speaker":"A","text":"Students."},{"start":773910,"end":863120,"speaker":"E","text":"Right. Over 40 years. If you think about those two counties and you working at those counties and then in the different school districts, it's extraordinary. And what a legacy you leave all of these students and their families. And specifically, it's so cool seeing the timeline of how you started in Redwood City as a teacher. You're the one who started Adelante. Right. That school. And it's such a model statewide. We were just at the California School Boards Association. There's all these different workshops on encouraging districts to start language immersion programs. And it's like, really? That's something new. Like, we've been doing that forever. So, you know that, like, that would have been in and of itself, like a legacy to just hang your hat on. And yet you continued. You know, I remember when you came in the middle working for us, you were doing a lot of the instructional sort of things at the district office. I remember working with Jan and everybody. And then, you know, your final thing, just all the stuff that you just mentioned and John just mentioned. So I won't repeat all of those things. But what's amazing to me Is, like, the LCAP, the SPSAs, and MTSs, again, like, so much work. You always like, oh, you know, we'll just do this. You're always so calm and kind and just sort of got the work done. And I know how hard you worked every day for the students and families in Redwood City and just, you know, the two counties that I mentioned. So thank you from the bottom of my heart. You're just an amazing individual, and I'm so honored and privileged to have been able to work with you. Really such an honor."},{"start":866000,"end":956370,"speaker":"F","text":"Yeah, likewise. I'm glad that you decided to come back home to Redwood City before you retired. It was great. I would never have gotten to see an awesome staff picture from 1988 of the staff performing Fiddler on the Roof. Actually cast pictures. That was excellent. I appreciated that, and I'm deeply. I'm personally grateful for Adelante Spanish immersion. Both of my kids went through that program there. But I'm also, as a board member, grateful for it because We've seen the research showing how effective it is and how much of a benefit it makes for all the students that attend there. So, you know, you mentioned Yellow and the music program, and I was thinking back to last Friday where we went to the Hoover Winterfest and just. I was so grateful to see wind instruments, stringed instruments, the students up on stage performing. That was great to see all of that stuff coming through and just the connection to Santa Clara. I know during COVID there was a lot of information that I felt like I was learning from Santa Clara, and now I'm connecting all the dots to see where that pipeline was coming from. So that was. I mean, San Mateo provided a bunch of great information as well, too, but it was awesome to have the additional resources. So. Yeah, I just want to. I want to say thank you. It's been, you know, you had a lot of impact before I got on the board. You had a lot of impact before I even became part of this district. I really felt it in the last three years and a little bit before that, too. So thank you very much."},{"start":960610,"end":1061484,"speaker":"C","text":"I don't want to repeat what everyone said, but I do want to say, I guess we could go back, like, 20 years when you were principal at Adelante and my daughter and son went there. So I was able to see you firsthand when you attended the PTO and the ELAC meetings. And again, just like, so calm and your. With your, you know, demeanor and just your great attitude. And so when I heard that you were coming back, I was very excited because, again, I always appreciated your help as a principal and you know, me as a parent back then. So I do want to say thank you so much. And one of the things that I saw, honestly, when they had your retirement, I was really thrown back at the amount of people that were there. So that, to me tells me all those people really care about you because they showed up. So whether it was 40 years ago that they met you or five years ago, I feel that when somebody does leave a legacy or actually touches someone personally, they will show so that I would. I was taken back. I. I'm assuming you were probably just as surprised. I don't know if the word is surprised to see all those people. So I was so happy for you just by seeing everyone there. So, again, thank you so much for all the years that you gave to Redwood City and of course, all the other districts and county office of Ed. And so thanks to Liz, John and, oh, my God, Linda, for saying to bring you back. So thank you so much and again, for still working on those special projects."},{"start":1061484,"end":1061609,"speaker":"B","text":"Thank you."},{"start":1061840,"end":1081200,"speaker":"C","text":"I think too, a lot of the times as a district, sometimes parents don't really know what people at the district office actually do and how their vision actually trickles down to the students. And so I think that's really great. Obviously you're awesome because they brought you back. So thank you so much,"},{"start":1086640,"end":1142240,"speaker":"A","text":"Liz. I feel like I missed out on a lot having only had four years with you. I think that's how long we've been back. And I remember when John was talking about bringing this woman named Liz back to the district, how excited people were. Everyone just lit up and I was like, all right, I can't wait for Liz to come. And you are amazing. Like, just, you're very kind and you're very calm and it does not matter what you're dealing with or what's falling apart where you. You've got it handled and you make everyone understand it's going to be okay. And I really appreciate that about you. And like Elisa said, what a legacy. Like, I'm glad that we're a part of your legacy. So thank you for everything that you've done."},{"start":1165300,"end":1176310,"speaker":"B","text":"Where would you like that? Now that we have art? Oh, yeah."},{"start":1176310,"end":1178910,"speaker":"E","text":"Thank you for getting that art. We were just talking about that."},{"start":1183230,"end":1235010,"speaker":"B","text":"I guess just right here. It. Right. If I could get the cabinet members now, all of us will."},{"start":1254810,"end":1256970,"speaker":"E","text":"Well, you can always watch them and show your cat."},{"start":1258490,"end":1272410,"speaker":"B","text":"He said stand in front. I do like the 24.5. That's awesome. Do you want this in the middle of this? You guys can sit in front of."},{"start":1348520,"end":1357790,"speaker":"A","text":"Okay, so that brings us to 9.1. Recognition of Cecilia Marquez. Yeah. Why don't you start?"},{"start":1357870,"end":1541640,"speaker":"B","text":"Okay, let me pull up something first. I did not memorize this. We were going to do this at the last board meeting, but you, you know, you were not here, Cecilia, so. But you were here, but you were not in person, let me put it that way. But I want to say a few things and then allow. Then start off with the president. You determine how you want to go prepare. All right. So it was truly inspiring to reflect on Cecilia's journey. Starting as a dedicated member of the Superintendent's Advisory Council and as a passionate parent leader at Adelante. Her commitment to our community has been unwavering. I am particularly proud to acknowledge her year of service as board president representing Area 5. She has successfully brought the Voice of the Bayside to the dais. It's worth noting that Cecilia's insights and experiences have significantly influenced our decision making processes. Time and again, her input has played a crucial role in shaping district policies and initiatives. Cecilia has been a true advocate for our community. Her efforts have ensured that our decisions reflect the needs and aspirations of our parents and students, making our district stronger and more responsive. One of the things I admire most about Cecilia is her dedication. Despite her busy schedule, you know, she works, she has a full time job. She consistently takes vacation time to meet with parents during the early morning sessions of the Superintendent Advisory Council, fostering essential communication between our districts and parents. I'm deeply grateful for her personal sacrifices, her willingness. Willingness to invest personal time and make adjustments to her work commitments to fulfill her responsibilities as a school board trustee. Cecilia, gracias for your dedication, your leadership, and profound impact you have had on our district and its community. Your contributions will be remembered and appreciated for a long time. Congratulations. You did a great job."},{"start":1545110,"end":1653060,"speaker":"A","text":"Hi. I can't see you over there. There we go. Cecilia, I just appreciate the leadership that you've brought to the. The board, both here at the district, but also at the Latino School Board. Latino School Board Association. It's been really neat to watch you get involved in that, and I really hope that you consider a leadership position with that group further on in the future. Unless you're already thinking about it now. I. You. I think it's been so valuable having you join our board. As with your experience as a newcomer, as a student in our district, and as a classified employee, too, you bring a really unique voice to the. To the board. And I appreciate that. And I. You're very thoughtful in your questions that you ask, and I know a lot of that comes from your experience as a. As a school district employee. I think you make me ask questions that I wouldn't have thought of at other times. So I appreciate that. We do have a. I'm going to let my colleagues speak too. But we do have a gift for you on behalf of the board. And this was supposed to be last time, so I'm adding another plant to your collection tonight. This one's my favorite, philodendron. It's called a Brazil. It's got the little variegation there. And then we also have a gift card for you to Capella's, the barbecue place that you taught me about at csba. I have to say, I walked in to get the gift card and I opened the door and I was like, oh, wow, I'm going to be getting lunch here too. So I've already been there twice since then."},{"start":1653380,"end":1654100,"speaker":"B","text":"Oh, great."},{"start":1654500,"end":1657300,"speaker":"A","text":"So. But go ahead. If you guys want to share Anything."},{"start":1657300,"end":1693830,"speaker":"F","text":"Yeah. Thanks, Cecilia, for your leadership the last year. It's been awesome to watch you as president. And I want to thank you also for helping me over the last three years, you know, become a board member and sort of learn what has to go on there. There's been times where I've directly asked you questions, and there's been times where I've just been watching what's been going on and sort of learning from you as you've done it. So thank you very much for that. I really appreciate the perspective and experience that you bring to the board, and I just consider it. It's an honor for me to be here as your colleague on it, and I'm so grateful for it. I really appreciate all that you do, and thank you."},{"start":1697750,"end":1803810,"speaker":"E","text":"Well, ditto to what Janet and Mike just said. I really enjoyed having you as president. I think you did a great job, and I think you're such a role model to so many people in this community. And I think kind of going to, being a newcomer, being an English learner, you can really talk to that and sort of look where you are today. You know, you're a citizen. You're, you know, you started working as a parent in the school, you know, volunteering as a parent. Now you're a school board member. Of course, all of the work that you've done with the Sequoia Union High School District. And again, I think, as Janet mentioned, it's really valuable, the perspective that you bring from having worked in another school district to our district. But I think particularly just who you are in your life experiences and that you share those openly with others. I think it's a really important thing for our students and our families to know. And, you know, we've been out at a number of events, and I wish I could speak Spanish like you do because you're just, like, having these great conversations with the parents and the students in a way that I cannot do. And I do think, again, it's really important for our board to have someone like you on the board representing us. And again, really thoughtful questions. I always really listen to what you have to say. It's always really important and valuable. And so you've allowed me to grow as an individual as well. So thank you. And then again, you're another super calm influence. Right. I don't think I ever saw you get ruffled the whole year, no matter what was going on. Right. And how you're managing the board, you just did a great job managing the meetings, keeping us on task. And in a very kind and respectful way. So thank you. And I'm so glad you're just going from that position to this position."},{"start":1803970,"end":1805010,"speaker":"A","text":"You're not leaving us."},{"start":1805570,"end":1806930,"speaker":"E","text":"You signed up for four more years,"},{"start":1806930,"end":1808050,"speaker":"A","text":"I believe, just recently."},{"start":1808290,"end":1811570,"speaker":"E","text":"So, anyway, it's a real pleasure and an honor to work with you."},{"start":1811810,"end":1812450,"speaker":"A","text":"School board."},{"start":1812610,"end":1813170,"speaker":"B","text":"Thank you."},{"start":1813170,"end":1867110,"speaker":"C","text":"Definitely thanks to all of you. I don't want to get emotional, but I do want to say, I think, as Liz mentioned, which, by the way, thank you, Liz, for your kind words about our board. I really do believe that. I mean, we are awesome. I'm just going to put my. Can I borrow your hat? Which makes it much. It just makes it better. Right? I mean, you guys were a welcoming team when I came in. I know Mike came after, but, you know, again, it's just like, I. I feel we are. This is like our home. This is like our second home. Right. We're here to serve all of our students at Redwood City. And I think what it is, is I'm so critical of myself and sometimes I just don't like to take the. You know."},{"start":1867190,"end":1867590,"speaker":"B","text":"Right."},{"start":1868070,"end":1931580,"speaker":"C","text":"Yes. And I think to me is like, I just want to, like, help the community. And so to me, it just comes so natural. Again, this is like a second job when the weekends come and you have to read the agenda to be ready for the board meeting. And, you know, friends are calling you and you're like, I can't. So it does take a lot. But I. I enjoy. I don't know what I would do if I didn't do this. I mean, I've been an adult parent for, like, I don't know, 20 years. And so I do want to thank all of you because I think you guys make. Made my job easy for just a smooth transition coming in, you know, from here all the way to the end. So I do want to say that I really. I do appreciate you and I've told people I could tell you I love my colleagues. So I thank you so much for all your kind words and. But of course, you know, I have three more years to go, so. Thank you."},{"start":1940220,"end":1941340,"speaker":"E","text":"He's so pretty."},{"start":1947180,"end":1954330,"speaker":"B","text":"So this is from Cecilia, from all of us NET board members. Of course you have a certificate,"},{"start":1961210,"end":1961610,"speaker":"A","text":"And."},{"start":1966410,"end":1967610,"speaker":"B","text":"We got it out here earlier."},{"start":1974170,"end":1975530,"speaker":"E","text":"Oh, so pretty."},{"start":1976570,"end":1981400,"speaker":"B","text":"You're welcome. From all of us. Thank you so much for everything you did. Really appreciate it."},{"start":1982760,"end":1984440,"speaker":"A","text":"Thank you. And I appreciate you, too."},{"start":1987800,"end":1991160,"speaker":"B","text":"And now we have a little time to have cake and water."},{"start":1991800,"end":1993000,"speaker":"A","text":"We have one more recognition."},{"start":1993720,"end":1994760,"speaker":"B","text":"One more recognition."},{"start":1995000,"end":2043260,"speaker":"A","text":"I won't stand between us and cake. So I just want to Take a moment to recognize Elisa. We all know that she works very hard for our district, but also for CSBA as a whole. So serving just all of the students of California. So this is actually from csba, but I. I'm gonna. Yeah. So we have a certificate of appreciation from CSBA signed by Vernon, right? Yeah. Oh, that's nice. Says for your exceptional contribution to the Success of the 2023 CSBA Annual Education Conference and trade show show. Okay, well, thank you. Now we can."},{"start":2043420,"end":2045340,"speaker":"B","text":"Now we can have k. You can have like a ten minute break."},{"start":2045340,"end":2046940,"speaker":"A","text":"We're going to take a. Yeah, ten minute break."},{"start":2050780,"end":2051420,"speaker":"B","text":"Okay."},{"start":2051580,"end":2059260,"speaker":"A","text":"We are back. So we are on item 10.1, approval of consent items. Is there a motion to approve?"},{"start":2062230,"end":2063510,"speaker":"C","text":"I'll make a motion to approve."},{"start":2063590,"end":2064550,"speaker":"F","text":"I'll second it."},{"start":2065270,"end":2086820,"speaker":"A","text":"All those in favor. Thank you. Item 11.1, approval of annual developer fee report. Your mic's off. Try pushing it back. Mic itself down further."},{"start":2086820,"end":2138090,"speaker":"B","text":"This thingy like it's not. There you go. I'll hand it back over to the board. No. Tonight we're presenting the annual developer fee report that has to be completed within 180 days of the close of the previous fiscal year. I believe we posted this for public viewing and posted on November 30th this year. We're bringing this to the board for approval tonight, showing the amount of monies that we received through developer fees, as well as what we expended for the 2223 school year, which shows approximately 27,500 for the least supportables at Roy Cloud. And with that, I'll move it back"},{"start":2138090,"end":2151940,"speaker":"A","text":"over for any questions, any comments or questions. Thank you for your work on that in your team. And this is an action item, so we need a motion to approve."},{"start":2155300,"end":2158500,"speaker":"C","text":"Sure, I'll make a motion to approve item 11.1."},{"start":2159860,"end":2160500,"speaker":"F","text":"I'll second."},{"start":2160740,"end":2161780,"speaker":"A","text":"All those in favor?"},{"start":2162020,"end":2162540,"speaker":"E","text":"Aye."},{"start":2162540,"end":2162940,"speaker":"A","text":"Thank you."},{"start":2162940,"end":2165140,"speaker":"B","text":"I figured we should. You know, you need to make some motions."},{"start":2167220,"end":2177810,"speaker":"A","text":"Okay. 12.11 reports from board members and superintendent. Who would like to go first? Sure, I'll go first."},{"start":2181090,"end":2262400,"speaker":"C","text":"So this last weekend, I attended the Hoover Winter Festival. It was a packed house in the gym and it was real. They had really cool setup outside with booths. I was inside actually listening to all the kids perform, which was really great. And then on Saturday, I made it to the McKinley Winter Festival, which again, you know, bringing back memories about 30 something years ago and where my classrooms used to be. And that was really nice to see a big turnout where they actually had booths as well with all the different organizations and partnerships represent, representing and so they had B Clorico and a dj. They had Jumper for the kids, Pusas and Posole. I didn't need any of that stuff, but I did donate money. I actually ended up giving it to one of the students because the mom didn't have any money. And so I was like, well, here you go. The money's going back to the school. And so it was so great because it was like doing a good, good deed. The kid ended up winning a $50 gift card. And so that totally filled my heart. And so I was like, oh, I'm so excited. And so that was good. So that's my only report out for this time."},{"start":2262400,"end":2262920,"speaker":"B","text":"Thank you."},{"start":2266040,"end":2431840,"speaker":"E","text":"All right, well, I also went to the MIT Winter Fest that was a lot of fun and ran into you. And I did get Pozole and Pupusos and I brought them home and we had them for dinner. So that was awesome. And it was such a great fundraiser, but also just an event for all of them. And, you know, the whole community was out there. And I think, John, you were there too, and Wendy as well. Yeah, I missed you. I think I must have come right after we had deep mollies. Yes, yes. It was really. That food was so good anyway. But that was great. And it was great to see Jackie and Susanna just, you know, in their element, helping everybody out. And that was fun. And let's see, I also went to the MIT Cafecito, I think, last Friday, and Susanna did a great job going over the Panorama survey, both the student and the parent data, and really talked through it with all the parents and talk to them about how they could improve it to get working together and all of that. So that was really cool to see. And anyway, they had a really good turnout. They have a lot of parents who show up for those Cafecitos. See, we had a two by two by two today. John did a great job talking about our mental health program. The city had a lot of questions about that and may want you or somebody to present. But I think at a starting point, we're just sharing them that October data. We talked about workforce housing. Oh, we talked about the school resource officer for Sequoia Union High School District. I think those were the main things we talked about. And. Oh, and then we did hear that the city right now is doing an analysis on a couple of different tax measures that would need to go to the voters. And so they're doing just some polling and getting some information together to figure out whether or not they'll go and if they do Go. That would be in November of 2024. Some more to come on that. And I think they're going to send us some information. I think they would like our support if they go that route. And then why do I have Hoover? Oh, I visited Hoover School. I knew I didn't. I did not make their Winterfest, but I did visit Hoover School. Lupe gave me a fabulous tour. I went into so many classrooms and got to see all the great work happening and just how kind the teachers and the administrators are with students. And right this time of year, there's a lot of students who are just, you know, have a lot of energy this time of year. And it was just really great to see the way all the adults were really assisting the kids to do the best they could at school. So I really had a great visit there. And then we had a Workforce Housing Committee meeting."},{"start":2432800,"end":2434280,"speaker":"B","text":"That's it. Cool."},{"start":2434280,"end":2469580,"speaker":"F","text":"I also stopped by the McKinley Winter Fest, but I was only there for a short while on the earlier side, so I think I missed all of you there. And I, as Cecilia said, I went to the Hoover Winterfest the night before, which was awesome. Like, I'd mentioned it when we were recognizing Liz, but, you know, all the young classrooms would go up and sing. There was dancing, the instrumental performances, and a couple of the kids played duets. There was a piano duet, a clarinet duet. So it was really. It was a lot of fun. I also saw the Adelante Selby production of Annie Kids. That was a fun performance. Congratulations to the performers."},{"start":2469690,"end":2469850,"speaker":"B","text":"And."},{"start":2469920,"end":2486960,"speaker":"F","text":"And I visited Taft. It started. We got. I got to join them in the cafeteria to watch their Trimester 1 awards through the whole school, which was fun. And then did a quick tour of the school. Lots of programs going on there. But David gave a great tour. It was really, really, really good to see everything in action."},{"start":2489360,"end":2618860,"speaker":"A","text":"Let's see. So I attended the Workforce Housing Committee meeting, that. Which is preparation for our closed session today. John and I attended Hoover's holiday sing, which was earlier in the day, earlier in the week also, which was Mary, Jackie and Aaron's special ed students. And that was really, really neat. Oh, yeah, there was a video that went out. It was really fun watching the parents watch their. Their students and how proud they were of them. So let's see. I attended Connect's holiday project presentation, and Haley gave me a quick tour of the school. And then I went over to Kennedy's winter concert, and that was packed. It was. There were a lot of people there. That was great. And then, let's see, Saturday Morning, Kennedy's jazz band performed at Stanford, and I logged in and watched them. They did a couple of songs. So I watched from my couch. I wanted to make it to Hoover and McKinley's festivals. And I just. By the end of the week, I knew I couldn't do it all. And then also Friday morning, we had had the RCSD holiday breakfast. That was. That was really nice. Thank you, everyone that did that. And then Elisa mentioned the Two by two by two. And then I have. I don't know, I call it an initiative with the. The principals. I sent out an email that I wanted to bring the artwork back to the student artwork back to the boardroom. And so you can see right now we have artwork up from Red Cloud. These are from. It's not Art in Action. It's the other art. I can't remember what it's called, but I put up the information, what each of the lessons are about. So there's the third through fifth grade here, kindergarten through six, second is the horses, and sixth through eighth is the shoes. And then behind me is the kindness poster. That was a contest at Kennedy, and so I printed that out."},{"start":2619020,"end":2619860,"speaker":"B","text":"Really beautiful."},{"start":2619860,"end":2647370,"speaker":"A","text":"That actually can stay in here. It doesn't have to be returned. All the other stuff will be returned in January. Cloud is doing a poster contest for inclusivity, I think. Yeah. So we'll have more posters to hang with that. So stay tuned because I'm hoping to rotate it out probably monthly because I got a lot of. A lot of response from principals. They're very excited about this. So that's what I've been up to."},{"start":2647690,"end":2648650,"speaker":"E","text":"Thank you for doing"},{"start":2651370,"end":2675810,"speaker":"A","text":"so. Part of what I said to the principals is, you know, going back to our mission to create a supportive, inspirational, joyful and inclusive environment. I feel like this does all of that and showcasing the student artwork, celebrating their talents and creativity of the students and recognizing the impact the arts have on fostering a positive and inclusive educational experience. So I'm happy to do that work."},{"start":2676850,"end":2706720,"speaker":"B","text":"Great. Everything's already been mentioned. It's all been mentioned. But great activities. It was great to be able and to do that again. You know, it's been three years since any of the schools have really put on any types of festivals, any types of singing, any types of the. I mean, Mary Kahn does a wonderful job with, you know, Jackie and the others. It's just amazing. So it's good. It's good to be back."},{"start":2708640,"end":2744090,"speaker":"A","text":"All right. We've had a busy week. Two weeks, I guess, since our last meeting. 13.1 correspondence. I don't think so either. 14.1 possible other business suggested items for future agenda, then changes to the board meeting calendar. All right, that brings us to 16. 16.1. Adjourn the meeting. Do we have a motion? Sure. I'll make a motion to adjourn the meeting."},{"start":2746250,"end":2746890,"speaker":"B","text":"I'll second."},{"start":2747610,"end":2752170,"speaker":"A","text":"All those in favor. Have a wonderful winter break, everyone."}]}