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
April 25, 2023
7:00 PM
Board Room, 25 West Lugonia Avenue, Redlands, CA
Open/Closed Session: 5:00 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 April 24, 2023.  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 May 9, 2023.

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 LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
1.
Case Name Unspecified: CIV SB 2130666
b.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR - CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
c.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
1.
Certificated Management
d.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE
e.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
f.
SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH UPDATE
g.
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.
MOMENT OF SILENCE

None.

d.
ROLL CALL

e.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES

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
1.
None.

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.
CSBA Region XVI Delegate Assembly
g.
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.k.

b.
Approve Agreement with Eide Bailly LLP, Certificated Public Accountants, to audit the financial statements of the District for a three-year period, at a total cost not to exceed $176,700.00 ($54,600.00 due June 30, 2024, $58,800.00 due June 30, 2025, and $63,300.00 due June 30, 2026), funded by General Funds (Appendix Item).

Eide Bailly, LLP., has provided Redlands Unified School District professional audit service in accordance with United States generally accepted auditing standards; the standards outlined in the current Guide for Annual Audits of K-12 Local Education Agencies and State Compliance Reporting, the standards for financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States; the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996; and the provisions of Uniform Guidance, and will include tests of accounting records, a determination of major program(s) in accordance with Uniform Guidance, and other procedures necessary.  

c.
Approve Agreement between Redlands Unified School District and Food Safety Systems, to develop a comprehensive safety and sanitation program, at a cost not to exceed $77,240.00, effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, to be funded by Food Services Funds (Appendix Item).

Food Safety Sytems (FSS) in collaboration with Redlands Unified will visit each of the schools listed to provide Redlands Unified School District with a complete and sustainable food safety and sanitation system, inclusive of oversight, safety and sanitation training, education, and inventory control.

d.
Approve Agreement with PCH Architects, to provide Architectural and Engineering Services for the kitchen HVAC addition at Clement Middle School, in the amount of $67,520.00 plus reimbursables, to be funded by Covid Funds and/or Redevelopment Agency Funds. Authorize Jason Hill, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services, to sign on behalf of the Board (Appendix Item).

PCH Architects will assist the District with architectural and engineering services for the kitchen HVAC addition at Clement Middle School. Services will include preliminary design, construction document services, plan review, assistance with bid preparation and construction support.

e.
Approve Agreement with Props AV LLC., to provide event production services for graduation ceremonies and rehearsals at the Redlands Bowl, effective June 5, 2023 through June 9, 2023, at a cost not to exceed $65,000.00, to be funded by Local Control Accountability Plan Funds (Appendix Item).

Props AV LLC., in conjunction with the District, will provide entertainment production services, as specified in the attached agreement, to support the 2023 Redlands Unified School District commencement ceremonies.

f.
Approve Agreement with San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools to provide direct certification of free and reduced meal applications, effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026, at no cost to the District (Appendix Item).

In compliance with the State of California mandates regarding the confidentiality of documentation received identifying CALWORKS and Food Stamp Families for the implementation of Direct Certification of eligible students for free benefits under Schools Nutrition Programs.

g.
Amend Agreement with Informed K12, to provide ongoing staff support for a workflow platform that supports District forms and processes, effective March 10, 2021 through June 30, 2024, at a total cost not to exceed $71,287.00 per year, to be funded by COVID-19 Funds (Appendix Item).

Informed K12, in collaboration with Redlands Unified School District, is seeking to renew the agreement with Redlands Unified School District. This agreement will run through June 30, 2024, to help mitigate the COVID-19 impact.  Informed K12 will provide a workflow platform that will support District forms and processes to aid in accountability and internal reconciliation, access to information for Cabinet and the Board of Education, and visibly improve service to the community and personnel.    

h.
Approve Patrick Kelley, Interim Superintendent, as an authorized agent for documents, contracts and certification of Board Action on behalf of the Governing Board, effective April 25, 2023 through June 30, 2023 (Appendix Item).

The San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools, School Claims Division County Form No. 1, 2, approves the authorized agents status for the District.  

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

j.
Approve Payment Transmittal Numbers 23001338 through 23001430 for April 25, 2023, in the amount of $2,146,908.97. Authorize Jason Hill, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services, to sign on behalf of the Board (Appendix Item).

k.
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.d.

b.
Approve recommendation of the District Curriculum Committee for the new elective course, Creative Writing II, in the Secondary Course of Study for the 2023-2024 school year (Appendix Item).

In accordance with Board Policy 6141 - Curriculum Development and Evaluation, members of the District Level Curriculum Committee met on April 5, 2023, to comprehensively review and recommend approval of Creative Writing II within the Secondary Course of Study for the 2023-2024 school year.

c.
Approve recommendation of the District Curriculum Committee for the new elective course, Google Workspace II, in the Secondary Course of Study for the 2023-2024 school year (Appendix Item).

In accordance with Board Policy 6141 - Curriculum Development and Evaluation, members of the District Level Curriculum Committee met on April 5, 2023, to comprehensively review and recommend approval of Google Workspace II within the Secondary Course of Study for the 2023-2024 school year.

d.
Approve six (6) Members of eSports from Redlands High School to travel, by plane, to Kansas City, MO to compete in the National eSports Tournament, effective May 18, 2023 through May 20, 2023.

To be funded by ASB; Two days of school will be missed.

XV.
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES ACTION ITEMS
a.
Adopt Resolution No. 33, 2022-2023 Day of the Teacher, May 10, 2023 (Appendix Item).

District support of this designated Day of the Teacher by California Legislature makes a visible statement that we acknowledge and thank teachers for dedicating their professional lives to our children. This year’s theme is: “California Educators: Planting seeds, inspiring students and future educators.”

b.
Adopt Resolution No. 34, 2022-2023 Education Support Professionals Day, May 16, 2023 (Appendix Item).

District support of this designated Education Support Professionals Day by California Legislature makes a visible statement that we acknowledge and appreciate the work our education support professionals do to keep our schools safe, healthy, and running smoothly.

c.
Approve the Stipulated Expulsion regarding student 2022-2023-030, expulsion through the remainder of the second semester for the 2022-2023 school year, and all of first semester for the 2023-2024 school year.

Student 2022-2023-030 was recommended for expulsion in violation of Education Code 48915 (A4) Robbery or extortion.

XVI.
HUMAN RESOURCES CONSENT ITEMS
a.
Approve all Consent Items as detailed in Items XVI.b. - XVI.ae.
b.
Certificated - Ratify/Approve new certificated bargaining unit personnel (Appendix Item).
c.
Certificated - Ratify/Approve hourly Home Hospital certificated personnel (Appendix Item).
d.
Certificated - Ratify/Approve employment of hourly/daily certificated personnel (Appendix Item).
e.
Certificated - Ratify/Approve revised salary placements/assignments for certificated bargaining unit personnel (Appendix Item).
f.
Certificated - Ratify/Approve extra salary placements/assignments for certificated personnel (Appendix Item).
g.
Certificated - Ratify/Approve certificated request for leave of absence (Appendix Item).
h.
Certificated - Accept resignations/separations from certificated bargaining unit personnel for the 2022-2023 school year (Appendix Item).
i.
Certificated - Accept resignations/separations from certificated bargaining unit personnel for the 2023-2024 school year (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 employment of classified substitute/short-term personnel (Appendix Item).
m.
Classified - Ratify/Approve revised salary placements/assignments for classified contract personnel (Appendix Item).
n.
Classified - Ratify/Approve revised salary placements/assignments for classified contract Instructional Paraprofessional - Special Education personnel (Appendix Item).
o.
Classified - Ratify/Approve extra assignments for classified contract personnel (Appendix Item).
p.
Classified - Ratify/Approve extra assignments for classified contract Instructional Paraprofessional - Special Education personnel (Appendix Item).
q.
Classified - Ratify/Approve classified request for leaves of absence (Appendix Item).
r.
Classified - Ratify/Accept resignations/separations from classified contract personnel for the 2022-2023 school year (Appendix Item).
s.
Classified - Accept resignations/separations from classified contract personnel for the 2023-2024 school year (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 - Approve revision to management team salary schedule for the 2022-2023 school year, effective April 26, 2023 (Appendix Item).
w.
Management - Approve revised placement/assignment for management team personnel for the 2022-2023 school year (Appendix Item).
x.
Other - Ratify/Approve employment of temporary athletic team coaches/extended day/Beattie Middle School (Appendix Item).
y.
Other - Ratify/Approve employment of temporary athletic team coaches/extended day/Clement Middle School (Appendix Item).
z.
Other - Ratify/Approve employment of temporary athletic team coaches/extended day/Cope Middle School (Appendix Item).
aa.
Other - Ratify/Approve employment of temporary athletic team coaches/extended day/Moore Middle School (Appendix Item).
ab.
Other - Ratify/Approve employment of temporary athletic team coaches/extended day/Redlands East Valley High School (Appendix Item).
ac.
Other - Ratify/Approve employment of volunteer athletic team coaches (Appendix Item).
ad.
Other - Approve volunteers and overnight chaperones for the 2022-2023 school year (Appendix Item).
ae.
Other - Approve Student Teaching Agreement between the Redlands Unified School District and Biola University, School of Education, La Mirada, effective July 1, 2023. Authorize Lisa Bruich, Director III, Human Resources, to sign on behalf of the Board (Appendix Item).
XVII.
HUMAN RESOURCES ACTION ITEMS
a.
Management - Establish position and approve job description for Coordinator I, Special Education Legal Analyst, effective April 26, 2023 (Appendix Item).

XVIII.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
a.
None.
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 limit is appropriate. 
XX.
BOARD COMMENTS/REPORTS
XXI.
CLOSED SESSION
XXII.
ADJOURNMENT