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
November 15, 2022
7:00 PM
Board Room, 25 West Lugonia Avenue, Redlands, CA
Open/Closed Session: 4:45 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 November 14, 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 December 13, 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.
 
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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.  None

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
c.
PRESENTATION
1.
2022 CAASPP and Testing Summary – Jamie Cortz, Director, Innovation, Technology, and Accountability. 

VIII.
STUDENT TRUSTEE REPORT
IX.
BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
a.
Colton Redlands Yucaipa-Calimesa Regional Occupational Program [CRY-ROP]
b.
Redlands 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.n.

b.
Ratify/Approve Agreement with Interquest Detection Canines, to provide services utilizing non-aggressive contraband detecting canines, effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, to be billed at $620.00 per visit, not to exceed $18,600.00, to be funded by Safety Funds (Appendix Item).

Interquest Detection Canines will provide 30 full day visits at $620.00 per visit for drug and contraband deterrence using friendly, unintimidating detection canine services.  These canines are trained to detect the presence of illicit drugs, alcohol, and gunpowder-based items. Campus buildings, parking lots, and grounds will be randomly inspected for prohibited items. If detected and found, the district will initiate the appropriate disciplinary action. Interquest Detection Canines are non-aggressive retrieving breeds such as Golden and Labrador Retrievers. They are trained to discriminate specific “scents” of contraband items and indicate the area where the scent is detected. Interquest provides service to over 1,200 public school districts and private schools across the nation.

c.
Ratify/Approve Agreement with Ironwood Consulting & Inspections, Inc., to provide DSA Inspection Services for HVAC Upgrades at Cope Middle School, for $19,000.00, to be funded by Covid Funds. Authorize Jason Hill, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services, to sign on behalf of the Board (Appendix Item).

All school projects under the jurisdiction of Division of State Architect (DSA) must have a Certified Project Inspector.  This contract will provide the required services for the HVAC Upgrades at Cope Middle School.

d.
Ratify/Approve the Agreement with Ketchum Health Inc., to provide Vision Therapy (VT) Assessments and Vision Therapy (VT) Program Sessions, to be billed per attached rate sheet, effective November 9, 2022  through June 30, 2023, to be funded by Special Education Non-Severe Funds (Appendix Item).

Ketchum Health will provide VT assessment and Program Sessions based on IEP determination. 

e.
Ratify/Approve Sole Source Award for STEAM Equipment to purchase Anatomage Tables for the amount of $323,748.06, to be funded by LCAP Funds. Authorize Assistant Superintendent, Business Services, Jason Hill, and Amy Drummond, Purchasing Director I, to sign related documents on behalf of the Governing Board (Appendix Item).

Anatomage provides 3D, interactive, virtual dissection tables to secondary sites. Students can utilize imaging of real human cadavers. The Anatomage Table, a 3D, interactive, virtual dissection table, is manufactured and distributed exclusively from Anatomage, Inc. domestically in San Jose, CA. 

f.
Approve Change Orders 3 and 4 with FEC Electric, Inc., Switchgears at Redlands High School and Clement Middle School, Bid 8-21, in the amount of $105,208.00, to be funded by Redevelopment Agency Funds (Appendix Item).

These change orders are for Bid 8-21, Switchgears at Redlands High School and Clement Middle School, which the Board awarded on May 11, 2021. This set of change orders addresses unforeseen conditions and contains an explanation of the reason for the change order, the amount, and the amended contract amount.  

g.
Approve Change Order No. 5 with Roadway Engineering & Contracting, Inc., Sitework for Relocatables at Crafton Elementary School, Bid 3-22, in the amount of $11,874.45 to be funded by Developer Fees (Appendix Item).

This change order is for Bid 3-22, Sitework for Relocatables at Crafton Elementary School, which the Board awarded on August 12, 2021.  This change order addresses unforeseen conditions and contains an explanation of the reason for the change order, the amount, and the amended contract amount.   

h.
Accept as complete and approve filing a Notice of Completion with the County Hall of Records for BID 16-22 for Econo Fence. Authorized by Jason Hill, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services, to sign on behalf of the Board (Appendix Item).

On May 10, 2022 Econo Fence was awarded Bid 16-22 for Fencing Installation at Orangewood H.S.  Authorized District staff has verified that work has been completed in accordance with bid specifications as of October 24, 2022 all punch list items have been taken care of and is 100% complete. 

i.
Accept as complete and approve filing a Notice of Completion with the County Hall of Records for Bid 3-22 with Roadway Engineering & Contracting, Inc., for Sitework for Relocatables at Crafton Elementary School. Authorize Jason Hill, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services, to sign on behalf of the Board (Appendix Item).

On August 12, 2021, the Board awarded Bid 3-22 to Roadway Engineering & Contracting, Inc., for Sitework for Relocatables at Crafton Elementary School.  Authorized District staff has verified the work has been completed in accordance with bid specifications as of October 24, 2022.  

j.
Accept as complete and approve filing a Notice of Completion with the County Hall of Records for Bid 18-22 with SAS Construction for Hydration Station Installation at Various Sites. Authorize Jason Hill, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services, to sign on behalf of the Board (Appendix Item).

On May 25, 2022, the Board awarded Bid 18-22 with SAS Construction for Hydration Station Installation at Various Sites. Authorized District staff has verified the work has been completed in accordance with bid specifications as of October 1, 2022.

k.
Approve the Appointment of a District Representatives to serve on the Super Co-Op Board of Directors.

Approve the appointment of a District Representative to serve on the Super Co-Op Board of Directors.  The District currently participates as a member of the Super Co-Op to procure USDA commodities and tracking.  The Director of Child Nutrition Services shall act as the District Representative and the CNS Operations and Compliance Manager shall act as the alternative representative.  Approval of this appointment will allow the Director to serve as the District Representative.  The Super Co-Op operates a cooperative program focused on the purchase of USDA Foods and service related materials, supplies, equipment, and services.

l.
Approve Reject Claim Numbers 613547 and 613723 in accordance with Government Code Section 913.

m.
Approve Payment Transmittal Numbers 23000498 through 23000582 for November 15, 2022, in the amount of $5,010,570.10. Authorize Jason Hill, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services, to sign on behalf of the Board (Appendix Item).

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

XIII.
BUSINESS SERVICES ACTION ITEMS
a.
Designate Tuesday, December 13, 2022, 7:00 p.m., as Redlands Unified School District's Board of Education Organizational Meeting per Education Code Sections 5017, 35143 and 72000(c)(2)(A) (Appendix Item).

Education Code Sections 5017, 35143, and 72000(c)(2)(A) require that Governing Boards hold an annual Organizational Meeting.  The meeting must be held at the first meeting within 15 days commencing with and including the second Friday in December (December 9 - December 23).  This year's Organizational meeting is December 13, 2022.

b.
Adopt Resolution No. 17, 2022-2023, Resolution Continuing Authority to Hold Virtual Meetings Pursuant to AB 361 (Appendix Item).

AB 361 now requires the Board to make findings justifying continuing to hold virtual Board meetings within 30 days of the first virtual meeting after October 1, and every 30 days thereafter.  This Resolution establishes the status of the ongoing state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic and authorizes the Board to continue to hold virtual meetings as necessitated by health and safety concerns and/or State or local health orders.

c.
Adopt Resolution No. 18, 2022-2023, A Resolution of the Board of Education of the Redlands Unified School District Annexing Additional Territory to the Redlands Unified School District Community Facilities District No. 2021-1 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax Within Such Additional Territory (Appendix Item).

The Board of Education (the “Board”) formed the Redlands Unified School District Community Facilities District No. 2022-3 (the “CFD”) on October 6th, 2022, to provide for the future annexation of territory to the CFD. The Board has received a unanimous approval (the “Unanimous Approval”) from Meritage Homes (the “Landowner”) requesting that the Board annex to the CFD the parcel or parcels described in the Unanimous Approval (the “Additional Territory”) and levy the Special Tax within the Additional Territory to finance school facilities.  This Resolution approves the annexation of the Additional Territory so that it is part of the CFD with full legal effect and the levy of the Special Tax within the Additional Territory to finance school facilities.  District staff has a copy of the executed Unanimous Approval and executed Mitigation Agreement of the Landowner on file in the Business Services Office for review.  

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

b.
Approve submittal of the following SPSA Budget Updates for school year 2022-2023: Arroyo Verde Elementary, Bryn Mawr Elementary, Crafton Elementary, Cram Elementary, Franklin Elementary, Highland Grove Elementary, Judson & Brown Elementary, Kimberly Elementary, Kingsbury Elementary, Lugonia Elementary, Mariposa Elementary, McKinley Elementary, Mentone Elementary, Mission Elementary, Smiley Elementary, Victoria Elementary, Beattie Middle School, Clement Middle School, Cope Middle School, Moore Middle School, Citrus Valley High School, Redlands East Valley High School, Redlands High School, and Orangewood High School (Appendix Item).

After the initial Board approval of school plans on July 12, 2022, sites were allocated a greater amount of funds for Character Education from the LCFF Supplemental and Concentration grants in order to improve school connectedness, increase attendance rates, and support positive behavior and social-emotional learning. Additionally, the district was awarded a higher amount than anticipated in Title 1 funding. This allocation and the carryover amount from the 2021-2022 school year were distributed to the school sites. Site administrators collaborated with their School Site Councils to add the increased funding to the School Plan for Student Achievement. The updated budgets are being brought to the School Board for approval.

c.
Approve 15 Members of Girls Water Polo from Redlands East Valley High School to travel, by car, to Ventura, CA to participate in a Water Polo Tournament, effective January 6, 2023 through January 7, 2023.

To be funded by Aquatic Booster Club; Zero days of school will be missed.

XV.
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES ACTION ITEMS
a.
None

XVI.
HUMAN RESOURCES CONSENT ITEMS
a.
Approve all Consent Items as detailed in Items XVI.b. - XVI.aa.
b.
Certificated - Ratify/Approve new certificated bargaining unit personnel (Appendix Item).
c.
Certificated - Ratify/Approve certificated Adult Education hourly personnel (Appendix Item).
d.
Certificated - Ratify/Approve certificated Home Hospital hourly personnel (Appendix Item).
e.
Certificated - Ratify/Approve employment of hourly/daily certificated personnel (Appendix Item).
f.
Certificated - Ratify/Approve revised salary placements/assignments for certificated bargaining unit personnel (Appendix Item).
g.
Certificated - Ratify/Approve 2021-2022 extra assignments for certificated personnel (Appendix Item).
h.
Certificated - Ratify/Approve 2022-2023 extra assignments for certificated personnel (Appendix Item).
i.
Certificated - Ratify/Accept resignations/separations from certificated bargaining unit personnel (Appendix Item).
j.
Classified - Ratify/Approve new classified contract personnel (Appendix Item).
k.
Classified - Ratify/Approve new classified contract Instructional Paraprofessional - Special Education personnel (Appendix Item).
l.
Classified - Ratify/Approve anniversary step and longevity increments of classified contract personnel, effective November 1, 2022 (Appendix Item).
m.
Classified - Ratify/Approve anniversary step and longevity increments of classified contract Instructional Paraprofessional - Special Education personnel, effective August 1, 2022 (Appendix Item).
n.
Classified - Ratify/Approve revised salary placements/assignments for classified contract personnel (Appendix Item).
o.
Classified - Ratify/Approve revised salary placements/assignments for classified contract Instructional Paraprofessional – Special Education personnel (Appendix Item).
p.
Classified - Ratify/Approve extra assignments for classified contract personnel (Appendix Item).
q.
Classified - Ratify/Approve extra assignments for classified contract Instructional Paraprofessional – Special Education personnel (Appendix Item).
r.
Classified – Ratify/Approve classified requests for leaves of absence for the 2022-2023 school year (Appendix Item).
s.
Classified - Ratify/Accept resignations/separations from classified contract personnel (Appendix Item).
t.
Classified - Ratify/Accept resignations/separations from classified contract Instructional Paraprofessional – Special Education personnel (Appendix Item).
u.
Classified - Ratify/Accept resignations of classified substitute/short-term personnel (Appendix Item).
v.
Management - Ratify/Approve revised placements/assignments for management personnel (Appendix Item).
w.
Other - Ratify/Approve employment of temporary athletic team coaches/extended day/Citrus Valley High School (Appendix Item).
x.
Other - Ratify/Approve employment of temporary athletic team coaches/extended day/Redlands East Valley High School (Appendix Item).
y.
Other - Ratify/Approve employment of temporary athletic team coaches/extended day/Redlands High School (Appendix Item).
z.
Other - Ratify/Approve employment of volunteer athletic team coaches (Appendix Item).
aa.
Other – Approve volunteers and overnight chaperones for the 2022-2023 school year (Appendix Item).
XVII.
HUMAN RESOURCES ACTION ITEMS
a.
Approve revisions to Exhibit 4121.1 - Temporary/Substitute Personnel Compensation, effective November 16, 2022 (Appendix Item).
XVIII.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
a.
High School Pool Use Request
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