Kathleen (Kay) Womack – Kay Womack passed away on October 5, 2023.  Kay taught Kindergarten and Second Grade at Mariposa Elementary School and retired in 1996.  After Kay retired, she traveled the world with her beloved husband and doted on her nine grandchildren.  Kay was a faithful member of Pathway Church for over 40 years.  

Approve the minutes of the September 26, 2023, Board of Education Regular Meeting.

The Super Co-Op is a USDA Foods Joint Powers Authority (JPA) operating in California since 2001. Membership for the 2024-2025 school year consists of 232 districts with a $81.6 million USDA Foods entitlement based on an estimated 223.5 million lunches served. It is the largest foods group in the nation. Redlands Unified School District entered into an Agreement with the Super Co-Op to better utilize drawing commodities from all areas and to enhance tracking.

ZSN Systems & Solutions LLC., is authorized to provide paraprofessional support for classroom and student needs, as deemed necessary by the District. 

On February 8, 2022, the Board approved the agreement with PCH Architects to provide architectural and engineering services for HVAC upgrades and improvements at the District Office. This amendment is needed for additional architectural and engineering design hours for district directed changes to the project.

Scoot Education Paraprofessional Support provides staffing to help school districts in filling vacancies in a timely manner.

This change order is for Bid 6-23, 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 changes, the amount, the addition of days in the contract, if any, and the amended contract amount.

Bid 6-24 is to provide a new walk-in cooler for Child Nutrition Services. Bid opened on September 24, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. 

The Kagan Cooperative Learning in-service will help assist teachers in organizing student interactions to enhance educational outcomes. Kagan structures strive to help promote education in closing any achievement gaps, boost student engagement and interest in school, and reduce disruptive behaviors.

The Board's authorization is necessary to purchase three new vehicles through Ken Grody Ford Redlands. A purchase order was required by the dealership to ensure the availability of back-ordered vehicles. Presently, one out of three vehicles has been delivered, with the remaining two still in production.

Originally Board approved on October 10, 2023, Every Special Child LLC., has provided paraprofessionals to help support classrooms and students due to vacancies in the District, addressing the current staffing gaps.

Originally Board approved on June 13, 2023, this amendment is in support of the California Department of Education and the California Community College Chancellor’s Office to work 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).

Legislature has committed funds to the 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.

Bid 22-23 for Charter Transportation services students on an as-needed basis. The District wishes to continue services with Avalon to ensure transportation needs are met. The bid was opened on June 27, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.

On June 14, 2022, the Board awarded Bid/RFP 13-22 with Airwave Communications for Radio System Upgrade & Equipment Purchase. Authorized District staff has verified the work has been completed in accordance with bid specifications as of October 17, 2023.

The San Bernardino Superintendent of Schools, District Financial Services Division, County Form 1,2,2C and 4 approves and terminates authorized agent status for the District.

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 8 - December 22). This year's Organizational meeting is December 12, 2023.

California Public Contract Code Section 20113 provides that in an emergency when any repairs, alterations, work or improvement is necessary to any facility of public schools to permit the continuance of existing classes or to avoid danger to life or property, the Board may, by unanimous vote, with the approval of the County Superintendent, make a contract in writing or otherwise on behalf of the District for the performance of labor, furnishing of materials or supplies for the purpose without advertising for or inviting bids.

To be funded by donations and science camp scholarship; Three days of school will be missed.

The RUSD English Learner Master Plan is a complete revision outlining services and goals to support English Learner students and their families. This comprehensive plan is now aligned with the California English Learner Roadmap and the California Practitioners’ Guide for Educating English Learners with Disabilities.

California Education Code (EC) Section 32281(a) requires every kindergarten through grade twelve school, public and public charter, including community and court schools, to develop and maintain a CSSP designed to address campus risks, prepare for emergencies, and create a safe, secure learning environment for students and school personnel. 
The law requires designated stakeholders to annually engage in a systematic planning process to develop strategies and policies to prevent and respond to potential incidents involving emergencies, natural and other disasters, hate crimes, violence, active assailants/intruders, bullying and cyberbullying, discrimination and harassment, child abuse and neglect, discipline, suspension and expulsion, and other safety aspects.

The law requires that each school update and adopt its CSSP by March 1 annually. It requires that the school district or COE approve CSSPs. EC does not specify a date by which the safety plan must be approved by the district; however, the school district or COE must annually notify the CDE by October 15 of any school(s) that have not complied with requirements.
Effective school safety planning must be a dynamic, ongoing process with plans being reviewed and evaluated regularly, and after critical incidents.

East Valley SELPA is required to maintain a parent advisory group, known as the Community Advisory Committee, as part of the required SELPA Local Plan. Each member district will provide a parent to represent the families of their district. Parents will serve a two-year term to facilitate communication between the SELPA and parents.

Student 2023-2024-008 was recommended for expulsion in violation of Education Code 48900 (a)(1) Caused, attempted to cause, or threatened to cause physical injury to another person. 

Student 2023-2024-009 was recommended for expulsion in violation of Education Code 48915 (a) E Assault/ battery upon any school employee.