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 10, 2023
6:00 p.m.
Board Room, 25 West Lugonia Avenue, Redlands, CA
Open/Closed Session: 4:30 p.m., Board Room Annex
Open Session: 6:00 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 9, 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 October 24, 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 LABOR NEGOTIATOR - CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
b.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
1.
Classified Management
c.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE
d.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
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

Approve the minutes of the September 5, 2023, Special Board of Education Meeting and the minutes of the September 12, 2023, 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. 
 
VIII.
STUDENT TRUSTEE REPORT
IX.
ASSOCIATION REPORTS
a.
Redlands Teachers Association/CTA/NEA
b.
Redlands Education Support Professionals Association/CTA/NEA
c.
Redlands Administrative Personnel Association
X.
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
XI.
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].
XII.
SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATIONS
XIII.
BUSINESS SERVICES CONSENT ITEMS
a.
Approve all Consent Items as detailed in Items XIII.b. – XIII.r.

b.
Approve Agreement with Galaxy Speech, LLC., to provide Speech and Language Pathologists, effective October 11, 2023 through December 15, 2023, to be billed per the attached rate sheet, to be funded by Special Education Funds (Appendix Item).

Every Special Child LLC is dedicated to supplying highly skilled paraprofessionals who will offer valuable support to classrooms and students. This initiative is crucial in addressing the existing staffing gaps within the District.

c.
Approve Agreement with Individualized Educational Psychology, Inc., to provide a Psychoeducational Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) as requested by families, effective from October 11, 2023 through June 30, 2024, not to exceed $5,500.00, as per the attached rate sheet, funded by Special Education Administrator Funds (Appendix Item).

Individualized Educational Psychology, Inc., will offer specialized consultation in the field of psychoeducational assessments, tailored to meet the specific needs and requests of families seeking an Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE).

d.
Approve Amendment No. 1 with Scoot Education, to extend the period of the original Agreement, effective November 1, 2023 through December 15, 2023, to be funded by Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds (Appendix Item).

Scoot Education Paraprofessional Support, originally Board approved on August 8, 2023, provides staffing to help school districts in filling vacancies in a timely manner.

e.
Approve Modification of Amendment of Bid 23-23 for Special Education Transportation Services, awarded on August 8, 2023, to remove the vendor Visser Bus Services, Inc., who was not a participant in this bid. Student Transportation of America, Starks Enterprises Transportation Services and Everdriven remain the lowest and most responsible approved bidders. Authorize Jason Hill, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services, and Amy Drummond, Purchasing Director I, to sign related documents on behalf of the Board.

Bid 23-23 is to provide Special Education Transportation Services for various students on an as-needed basis. Each bidder has a limited number of vans and/or buses of certain sizes and kinds that are available. They accept routes on a first-call basis. If the low bidder does not have a vehicle as required available, the job goes to the next lowest-priced company. All companies that meet the specification and bid requirements, will be awarded and placed on an approved carrier list. Bid opened on June 27, 2023, at 11:00 AM.

f.
Ratify/Approve Agreement with Every Special Child, LLC., Staffing Agency, to provide paraprofessional support for classroom and student needs, effective September 26, 2023 through December 15, 2023, to be billed at the included rate sheet, to be funded by Special Education SDC 1:1 Para Funds (Appendix Item).

Every Special Child LLC will provide paraprofessionals to help support classrooms and students due to the vacancies in the District, addressing the current staffing gaps within the District.

g.
Ratify/Approve Agreement with Mindfulness in Motion, to consult and assist with therapy support implemented district-wide, effective September 26, 2023 through June 30, 2024, at a cost not to exceed $25,000.00, to be funded by Local Control Accountability Plan Funds (Appendix Item).

In partnership with Redlands Unified School District, Mindfulness in Motion (MIM) will deliver occupational therapy support and training within our general education program. This includes setting up occupational therapy sensory collaboration and providing staff training for identified district staff.

h.
Ratify/Approve Agreement with Redlands Unified School District and Rampart Security Solutions, to provide camera maintenance on a monthly basis, at a cost not to exceed $37,680.00, effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, to be funded by School Safety Funds (Appendix Item).

The proposed monthly maintenance plan involves weekly visits to site locations, dedicating 5 hours per visit to fix, troubleshoot, clean, and repair cameras and radios as required. Additionally, critical locations will be visited promptly the next day as needed. Defective cameras will be replaced using spare equipment if available, and repairs will be conducted under warranty.

i.
Ratify/Approve Agreement between Redlands Unified and Dr. Robin Morris to conduct a psychoeducational Independent Educational Evaluation, effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, not to exceed $5800.00, to be funded by Special Education Administrative Funds (Appendix Item).

Student O.C., through his/her Parents, have requested an Independent Educational Evaluation (“IEE”) at public expense. O.C. has selected Consultant to conduct an IEE in the area of psychoeducation. Consultant is specially trained, experienced, and qualified to conduct the IEE. District has agreed to O.C.’s request for an IEE at public expense and seeks the Board’s approval of the Consultant Agreement.

j.
Ratify/Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Salinas Family Counseling, to provide mental health services to students, effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, at no cost to the District (Appendix Item).

Salinas provides a comprehensive toolkit that streamlines and enhances the process of driving significant and positive transformation. This inclusive set of resources encompasses a range of strategies, technologies, knowledge, and expertise, enabling effective and efficient initiatives for growth, progress, and sustainable development.

k.
Approve Change Order No. 2 with Wakeco, Inc., for HVAC Upgrades at the District Office, Bid 6-23, in the amount of $8,091.71 to be funded by Covid and/or Redevelopment Agency Funds (Appendix Item).

This change order is for Bid 6-23, for HVAC Upgrades at the District Office, which the Board awarded on December 13, 2022. This change order addresses unforeseen conditions and contains an explanation of the reason for the change order, the amount, and the amended contract amount.  

l.
Approve Exhibit D/Quarterly Uniform Complaint Report Summary of the Williams Settlement Legislation for the quarter covering July through September 2023 (Appendix Item).

 A requirement of the Williams Case Settlement is the quarterly reporting of complaints received and resolved. This report is submitted to the County Superintendent of Schools on a quarterly basis.

m.
Approve Reject Claim number 627785 in accordance with Government Code Section 913.

n.
Approve Alyssa Cummings, as an authorized signing Agent for purchase orders without a monetary limitation, effective October 10, 2023 (Appendix Item).

The San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools, District Financial Services Division County Form No. 2, adds and deletes purchasing agents in compliance with the Education Code.

o.
Award Bid 1-24, for Transportation Center Electric Vehicle (EV) Bus Charging Stations, to the lowest responsible/responsive bidder, Lifetime Industries Inc., DBA Parkwest Construction Company, in the amount of $251,000.00, to be funded by Transportation Funds. Authorize Jason Hill, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services, and Amy Drummond, Purchasing Director I, to sign related documents on behalf of the Board.

Bid 1-24 is to provide the infrastructure necessary to use Transportation Center Electric Vehicle (EV) Bus Charging. Bid opened on September 19, 2023 at 10:00 AM.​ 

p.
Award Bid 3-24 for Redlands East Valley High School Gym HVAC, to the lowest responsible/responsive bidder Allison Mechanical, Inc. in the amount of $599,500.00, to be funded by Covid Funds. Authorize Jason Hill, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services, and Amy Drummond, Purchasing Director I, to sign related documents on behalf of the Board.

Bid 3-24 is to provide a new HVAC system for the gymnasium building. Bid opened on September 12, 2023, at 10:00 AM. 

q.
Approve Payment Transmittal Numbers 24000364 through 24000462 for October 10, 2023, in the amount of $4,068,280.91. Authorize Jason Hill, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services, to sign on behalf of the Board (Appendix Item).

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

XIV.
BUSINESS SERVICES ACTION ITEMS
a.
None

XV.
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CONSENT ITEMS
a.
Approve Consent Item as detailed in Item XV.b. 

b.
Approve Revised Board Policy 6164.52 - Least Restrictive Environment [First and Second Reading] (Appendix Item).

XVI.
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES ACTION ITEMS
a.
None

XVII.
HUMAN RESOURCES CONSENT ITEMS
a.
Approve all Consent Items as detailed in Items XVII.b. - XVII.aa.
b.
Certificated - Ratify/Approve new certificated bargaining unit personnel (Appendix Item).
c.
Certificated - Ratify/Approve hourly Adult Education 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 assignments for certificated personnel (Appendix Item).
g.
Certificated - Ratify/Accept resignations/separations from certificated bargaining unit personnel (Appendix Item).
h.
Certificated – Ratify/Accept resignations/separations from certificated hourly/daily personnel (Appendix Item).
i.
Classified - Ratify/Approve new classified contract Instructional Paraprofessional - Special Education personnel (Appendix Item).
j.
Classified - Ratify/Approve employment of classified substitute/short-term personnel (Appendix Item).
k.
Classified - Ratify/Approve anniversary step and longevity increments of classified contract Instructional Paraprofessional - Special Education personnel, effective October 1, 2023 (Appendix Item).
l.
Classified - Ratify/Approve revised salary placements/assignments for classified contract personnel (Appendix Item).
m.
Classified - Ratify/Approve revised salary placements/assignments for classified contract Instructional Paraprofessional - Special Education personnel (Appendix Item).
n.
Classified - Ratify/Approve extra assignments for classified contract personnel (Appendix Item).
o.
Classified - Ratify/Approve extra assignments for 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 of classified substitute/short-term personnel (Appendix Item).
r.
Management - Ratify/Approve revised salary placement/assignments for certificated management personnel (Appendix Item).
s.
Management - Accept resignations/separations for certificated management personnel (Appendix Item).
t.
Other - Ratify/Approve employment of temporary athletic team coaches/extended day/Citrus Valley High School (Appendix Item).
u.
Other - Ratify/Approve employment of temporary athletic team coaches/extended day/Redlands East Valley High School (Appendix Item).
v.
Other - Ratify/Approve employment of temporary athletic team coaches/extended day/Redlands High School (Appendix Item).
w.
Other - Ratify/Approve employment of volunteer athletic team coaches (Appendix Item).
x.
Other - Approve volunteers and overnight chaperones for the 2023-2024 school year (Appendix Item).
y.
Other - Ratify/Approve Field Experience Affiliation and Supervision Agreement between the Redlands Unified School District and Saybrook University, effective September 25, 2023. Authorize Lisa Bruich, Director III, Human Resources, to sign on behalf of the Board (Appendix Item).
z.
Other - Ratify/Approve Student Teaching Agreement between the Redlands Unified School District and Claremont Graduate University, effective August 1, 2023. Authorize Lisa Bruich, Director III, Human Resources, to sign on behalf of the Board (Appendix Item).
aa.
Other - Ratify/Approve Student Teaching Agreement between the Redlands Unified School District and the University of Redlands, effective July 1, 2023. Authorize Lisa Bruich, Director III, Human Resources, to sign on behalf of the Board (Appendix Item).
XVIII.
HUMAN RESOURCES ACTION ITEMS
a.
None

XIX.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
a.
Flag Policy
XX.
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. 
XXI.
SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS
XXII.
BOARD COMMENTS/REPORTS
XXIII.
CLOSED SESSION
XXIV.
ADJOURNMENT