Meeting

Redlands Unified School District
Agenda
 
Mission Statement
 
The Redlands Unified School District, as a unifying agent of several unique communities rich in local history, culture, and tradition, is committed to preparing students to become productive participants in a diverse, multi-cultural, democratic society through quality education, high expectations, flexible programs, and innovative partnerships.  Our students will be empowered with the knowledge and commitment necessary to confront the challenges of our changing world as they become the leaders of the 21st century.
 
 
Board of Education
October 25, 2022
7:00 PM
Clement Middle School, 501 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Redlands, CA
Open/Closed Session: 5:30 p.m., District Office Conference Room 
Open Session: 7:00 p.m. 

 
This meeting will also be livestreamed. You can view the meeting by accessing the following site:  www.redlandsusd.net/boardmeeting

You may also check the RUSD website: www.redlands.k12.ca.us for the link to join the meeting.

If you wish to submit a written public comment, please submit your comment to: [email protected] by 4:00 p.m. on October 24, 2022.  Comments received by this time will be provided to the Board of Education at or prior to the public comment portion of the agenda, and will be included in the published minutes of the meeting.  Any comments received after that time, will be held for the next Regular Meeting on November 15, 2022.

Public comments related to Closed Session Agenda Item must be identified in the subject line as “Closed Session Public Comment” for consideration prior to Closed Session.  All other public comments submitted will be considered during Open Session Public Comment.
 
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, disability-related modifications or accommodations, including auxiliary aids or services, in order to participate in the public meetings of the District's Governing Board, contact the District Superintendent in writing at Redlands Unified School District, P.O. Box 3008, Redlands, CA 92373-1508 or by email at [email protected].  Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the District to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accommodation and accessibility to this meeting.  Upon request, the District shall also make available this agenda and all other public records associated with this meeting in appropriate alternative formats for persons with disabilities.  Public records that are related to an open session agenda item and distributed less than 72 hours prior to a regular meeting are available for public inspection at the Redlands Unified School District Office, 20 West Lugonia, Redlands.

 
I.
OPEN SESSION
a.
ROLL CALL
b.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
II.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
a.
COMMUNITY INPUT
This is the time that members of the public will be provided an opportunity to directly address the Board about any item described under this Closed Session. Comments are limited to three [3] minutes or less.

Individuals with comments on any other subject matter within the Board's jurisdiction may address those during the regularly scheduled Public Comments sections later in the Agenda.
III.
ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION
IV.
CLOSED SESSION
a.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR - CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
b.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
1.
Certificated Management
c.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
d.
THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957 - CONSULTATION WITH SUPERINTENDENT
V.
ADJOURNMENT TO OPEN SESSION
VI.
REGULAR MEETING - OPEN SESSION
a.
CALL TO ORDER

b.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

c.
ROLL CALL

d.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1.  Approve the minutes of the October 11, 2022, Board of Education Regular Meeting.  

VII.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
a.
COMMUNITY INPUT FOR AGENDIZED ITEMS
This is the time that any member of the public may address the Board on any agenda item before or during the Board's consideration of the item, provided the person submits a completed Registration Card to Address the Board form to the Clerk of the Board or his/her designee prior to the time the Chairperson calls the item for the Boards consideration. This is not meant to be a debating period. Complaints and problems relating to policy matters will be referred to the Superintendent. 
The person wishing to address the Board shall, when recognized by the Chairperson of the Board, step up to the podium/microphone and announce his/her name. The Chairperson shall, in the interest of facilitating the business of the Board, limit the amount of time which a member of the public may use in addressing the Board to three [3] minutes, unless the Chairperson, or a majority of the Board determines that a different limit is appropriate. 
 
b.
PUBLIC HEARING
1.
None

c.
PRESENTATION
1.
Innovation Updates – Jamie Cortz, Director III, Innovative Technology & Accountability  

VIII.
STUDENT TRUSTEE REPORT
IX.
BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
a.
Colton Redlands Yucaipa-Calimesa Regional Occupational Program [CRY-ROP]
b.
Redland COMPACT
c.
Redlands Educational Partnership [REP]
d.
City of Redlands Cultural Arts Commission
e.
City of Redlands Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission
f.
SANDABS
g.
CSBA Region XVI Delegate Assembly
h.
The Coalition to Support RUSD in the Completion of a REV Athletic Stadium
X.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
The Superintendent and members of the Cabinet are encouraged to report on items of information to the Board, as well as provide information about conferences or meetings which they have attended. Other items, which may be agendized for a later meeting, may be presented but cannot be commented upon nor discussed at the meeting. [Reference: The Ralph M. Brown Act].
XI.
SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATIONS
XII.
BUSINESS SERVICES CONSENT ITEMS
a.
Approve all Consent Items as detailed in Items XII.b. – XII.j.

b.
Ratify/Approve Subgrantee/Project Agreement with the San Bernardino Community College District for the California Adult Education Program (CAEP), in the amount not to exceed $40,000.00, for the period of September 23, 2022 through June 30, 2023 (Appendix Item).

The California Department of Education and the California Community College Chancellor’s Office are working together to establish linkages for students across their systems that provide adults with the academic and career skills needed to enhance student success. The California Adult Education Program (CAEP) was formerly the Adult Education Block Grant (AEBG). The legislature has committed funds to regional consortia composed of K-12 districts, community college districts, County Offices of Education (COE), and joint power authorities (JPAs) to collaborate regionally for the purpose of expanding and improving adult education services by creating linkages between the educational systems.  

c.
Ratify/Approve the Compromise Agreement between Redlands Unified, San Bernardino County, and Petitioner, effective upon approval by the Governing Board, to be funded by District General Funds and Special Education Administration Funds (Appendix Item).

Family, the District, and SBCSS have negotiated a compromise to resolve a dispute regarding Student’s educational program. Family contends that Student’s educational program denied Student a free appropriate public education ("FAPE''). The District and SBCSS contends that it made a FAPE available to Student. Parties agree the negotiated compromise resolves this dispute. The Compromise Agreement requires approval by the District’s Governing Board, and the District has submitted the Agreement for approval at the first available District Board of Education Meeting.

d.
Ratify/Approve Amendment No. 1 to District Agreement No. 22/23-23114 with the San Bernardino Community College District for the California Adult Education Program (CAEP), in the amount of $888,512.00, for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 (Appendix Item).

The California Department of Education and the California Community College Chancellor’s Office are working together to establish linkages for students across their systems that provide adults with the academic and career skills needed to enhance student success. The California Adult Education Program (CAEP) was formerly the Adult Education Block Grant (AEBG).

The legislature has committed funds to regional consortia composed of K-12 districts, community college districts, County Offices of Education (COE), and joint power authorities (JPAs) to collaborate regionally for the purpose of expanding and improving adult education services by creating linkages between the educational systems. 

Amendment No. 1 increases the total minimum value of the agreement  determined by the San Bernardino Community College District Adult Education Consortium AB104 Annual Plan’s Allocation Schedule approved by the Consortium from $686,512.00 to $888,512.00.

e.
Award Bid 7-23 for HVAC Upgrades at Cope Middle School, to the lowest responsible/responsive bidder, Arrowhead Mechanical, Inc. in the amount of $496,000.00, to be funded by COVD Funds. Authorize Jason Hill, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services, and Amy Drummond, Purchasing Director I, to sign related documents on behalf of the Board.

Bid 7-23 is to provide updated HVAC systems for Cope Middle School. Bid opened on October 4, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.

f.
Accept as complete and approve filing a Notice of Completion with the County Hall of Records for Bid 1-22 with Cornerstone Construction Service, Inc., for Sitework for Relocatables at Cope Middle School. Authorize Jason Hill, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services, to sign on behalf of the Board (Appendix Item).

On July 27, 2021, the Board awarded Bid 1-22 to Cornerstone Construction Service, Inc., for Sitework for Relocatable at Cope Middle School.  Authorized District staff has verified the work has been completed in accordance with bid specifications as of October 13, 2022.

g.
Approve the Parent Organization / Booster Redlands High School Boys Soccer Booster Club of a school-connected organization. Redlands High School Boys Soccer Booster Club will be operating at Redlands High School (Appendix Item).

h.
Accept donations. Instruct secretary to write letters of appreciation on behalf of the Board (Appendix Item).

i.
Approve Payment Transmittal Numbers 23000429 through 23000497 for October 25, 2022, in the amount of $4,931,268.18. Authorize Jason Hill, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services, to sign on behalf of the Board (Appendix Item).

j.
Ratify/Approve Attendance at Professional Meetings (Appendix Item).

XIII.
BUSINESS SERVICES ACTION ITEMS
a.
None

XIV.
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CONSENT ITEMS
a.
Approve all Consent Items as detailed in Items XIV.b. - XIV.e.

b.
Approve Revised Administrative Regulation 4229 – Volunteers [First and Second Reading] (Appendix Item).

The revisions to this Administrative Regulation will bring it current with Redlands Unified School District policies and procedures.

c.
Approve Three-Year Agreement with Crafton Hills College for the College and Career Access Pathways Partnership (CCAP), effective November 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025 (Appendix Item).

The College and Career Access Pathways Partnership (CCAP) Agreement is a college and career program that provides an opportunity for RUSD to expand the dual enrollment program for high school students to allow for college-level courses to be taught by RUSD teachers during the regular school day. The CCAP Agreement supports high school students who may not already be college bound, or who are underrepresented in higher education, with the goal of developing pathways from high school to community college for career technical education or preparation for transfer, improving overall high school graduation rates, and helping high school pupils to achieve college and career readiness.

d.
Approve 18 Members of the Cross Country Team from Citrus Valley High School to travel, by bus and van, to Fresno, CA to compete in the Cross Country Meet, effective November 25, 2022 through November 26, 2022.

To be funded by ASB; One half-day of school will be missed.

e.
Approve 73 Fifth Grade Students from Highland Grove Elementary School to travel, by bus and boat, to Avalon, CA to participate in an inclusive educational program to Science Camp, effective April 12, 2023 through April 14, 2023.

To be funded by 5th Grade Account; Three days of school will be missed.

XV.
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES ACTION ITEMS
a.
Approve the Stipulated Expulsion regarding student 2022-2023-005, expulsion through the remainder of first semester and all of second semester for the 2022-2023 school year, with the second semester suspended.

Student 2022-2023-005 was recommended for expulsion in violation of Education Code 48915 (a5) Assault/ battery of staff.  

b.
Approve the Stipulated Expulsion regarding student 2022-2023-006, expulsion through the remainder of first semester and all of second semester for the 2022-2023 school year, with the second semester suspended.

Student 2022-2023-006 was recommended for expulsion in violation of Education Code 48915 (a5) Assault/ battery of staff.  

c.
Approve the Stipulated Expulsion regarding student 2022-2023-007, expulsion through the remainder of first semester and all of second semester for the 2022-2023 school year.

Student 2022-2023-007 was recommended for expulsion in violation of Education Code 48915 (a2) Possession of any knife or other dangerous object (switchblade knife).  

d.
Approve the Stipulated Expulsion regarding student 2022-2023-008, expulsion through the remainder of first semester and all of second semester for the 2022-2023 school year, with the second semester suspended.

Student 2022-2023-008 was recommended for expulsion in violation of Education Code 48915 (a3) Possession of drugs, alcohol, or any controlled substance (THC Vape).  

XVI.
HUMAN RESOURCES CONSENT ITEMS
a.
Approve all Consent Items as detailed in Items XVI.b. - XVI.ac.
b.
Certificated - Ratify/Approve 2022-2023 extra assignments for certificated personnel (Appendix Item).
c.
Certificated - Ratify/Approve new certificated bargaining unit personnel (Appendix Item).
d.
Certificated - Ratify/Accept resignations/separations from certificated bargaining unit personnel (Appendix Item).
e.
Certificated - Ratify/Approve revised salary placements/assignments for certificated bargaining unit personnel (Appendix Item).
f.
Certificated - Ratify/Approve certificated Adult Education hourly personnel (Appendix Item).
g.
Certificated - Ratify/Approve certificated Home Hospital hourly personnel (Appendix Item).
h.
Certificated - Ratify/Approve employment of hourly/daily certificated personnel (Appendix Item).
i.
Certificated - Ratify/Accept resignations/separations from certificated hourly personnel (Appendix Item).
j.
Certificated - Ratify/Accept resignations/separations from certificated hourly/daily personnel (Appendix Item).
k.
Classified - Ratify/Approve extra assignments for classified contract personnel (Appendix Item).
l.
Classified - Ratify/Approve extra assignments for classified contract Instructional Paraprofessional - Special Education personnel (Appendix Item).
m.
Classified - Ratify/Approve requests for leaves of absence for classified contract personnel - 2022-2023 (Appendix Item).
n.
Classified - Ratify/Approve new classified contract personnel (Appendix Item).
o.
Classified - Ratify/Approve new classified contract Instructional Paraprofessional - Special Education personnel (Appendix Item).
p.
Classified - Ratify/Accept resignations/separations from classified contract personnel (Appendix Item).
q.
Classified - Ratify/Accept resignations/separations from classified contract Instructional Paraprofessional - Special Education personnel (Appendix Item).
r.
Classified - Ratify/Approve revised salary placements/assignments for classified contract personnel (Appendix Item).
s.
Classified - Ratify/Approve revised salary placements/assignments for classified contract Instructional Paraprofessional - Special Education personnel (Appendix Item).
t.
Classified - Ratify/Approve employment of classified substitute/short-term personnel (Appendix Item).
u.
Classified - Ratify/Accept resignations of classified substitute/short-term personnel (Appendix Item).
v.
Management - Ratify/Accept resignations/separations from certificated management team personnel (Appendix Item).
w.
Management - Ratify/Approve revised salary placements/assignments for management certificated personnel (Appendix Item).
x.
Other - Ratify/Approve employment of temporary athletic team coaches/extended day/Citrus Valley High School (Appendix Item).
y.
Other - Ratify/Approve employment of temporary athletic team coaches/extended day/Redlands East Valley High School (Appendix Item).
z.
Other - Ratify/Approve employment of temporary athletic team coaches/extended day/Redlands High School (Appendix Item).
aa.
Other- Ratify/Approve employment of volunteer athletic team coaches (Appendix Item).
ab.
Other - Ratify/Approve Service Agreement between the Redlands Unified School District and the San Diego County Superintendent of Schools, effective July 12, 2022. Authorize Lisa Nakamura-Bruich, Director III, Human Resources, to sign on behalf of the Board (Appendix Item).
ac.
Other – Approve volunteers and overnight chaperones for the 2022-2023 school year (Appendix Item).
XVII.
HUMAN RESOURCES ACTION ITEMS
a.
None
XVIII.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
a.
Instructional Materials 
XIX.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
a.
COMMUNITY INPUT
This is the time that any member of the public may address the Board on anything that falls under the jurisdiction of the Board of Education provided the person submits a completed Registration Card to the Clerk of the Board or his/her designee prior to Public Participation. This is not meant to be a debating period. Complaints and problems relating to policy matters will be referred to the Superintendent.

The person wishing to address the Board shall, when recognized by the Chairperson of the Board, step up to the podium/microphone and announce his/her name. The Chairperson shall limit the amount of time which a member of the public may use in addressing the Board to three [3] minutes, unless the Chairperson, or a majority of the Board determines that a different time limit is appropriate. 
XX.
BOARD COMMENTS/REPORTS
XXI.
CLOSED SESSION
XXII.
ADJOURNMENT