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 09, 2024
6:00 PM
Board Room, 25 West Lugonia Avenue, Redlands, CA
Open/Closed Session: 3:30 p.m., District Office Conference Room 
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

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If you wish to submit a written public comment, please submit your comment to: [email protected] by 4:00 p.m. on April 8, 2024.  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 April 23, 2024.

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
1.
Designated Representative[s]:

Juan Cabral, Superintendent of Schools
Sabine Robertson-Phillips, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
2.
Employee Organizations:

Redlands Education Support Professionals Association [RESPA]
Redlands Teachers Association [RTA]
 
b.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE
c.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNCIL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
1.
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Gov. Code, § 54956.9, subd. (d)(2): One case.
d.
BOARD SELF EVALUATION WORKSHOP
e.
STUDENT MATTERS
f.
OTHER
V.
ADJOURNMENT TO OPEN SESSION
VI.
REGULAR MEETING - OPEN SESSION
a.
CALL TO ORDER

b.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

c.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA

d.
ROLL CALL

e.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Approve the minutes of the March 13, 2024, Board of Education Regular Meeting.

VII.
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 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
1.
Redlands Teachers Association/CTA/NEA
2.
Redlands Education Support Professionals Association/CTA/NEA
3.
Redlands Administrative Personnel Association
X.
BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
XI.
BOARD COMMENTS/REPORTS
XII.
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].
XIII.
PRESENTATION
1.
District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) Update – Sonya Balingit, Director, English Learners & Parent Engagement
XIV.
SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATIONS
XV.
BUSINESS SERVICES CONSENT ITEMS
a.
Approve all Consent Items as detailed in Items XV.b. – XV.p.

b.
Approve Agreement with Informed K12, to provide ongoing staff support and a workflow platform that supports District forms and processes, effective July 1, 2024 through July 1, 2026, at a total cost not to exceed $76,900.00 per year, totaling $153,800.00 for a total of two years, to be funded by District Administration 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 July 1, 2026. 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. 

c.
Approve Agreement with Raincross Inspection, to provide DSA Inspection Services for Redlands High School Terrier Gym HVAC Upgrades for $7,650.00, effective April 10, 2024 through September 30, 2024, 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 Redlands High School Terrier Gym HVAC Upgrades Project.

d.
Approve Agreement with Total Compensation, Inc., to provide actuarial information for GASB accounting standards, at a cost not to exceed $15,525.00, effective May 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025, to be funded by District Funds (Appendix Item).

Total Compensation, Inc. will provide consulting reports including all actuarial information necessary for Customer to comply with the requirements of current GASB accounting standards 74/75 related to retiree health benefits for two years, including one full valuation and one "roll-forward" valuation. Study results will be separated between four employee classifications. Consultant will provide as many copies of the final reports as Customer shall reasonably request.

e.
Ratify/Approve Agreement with Aya Healthcare, to provide staffing for Speech Language Pathologist for classroom and student needs, effective April 1, 2024 through June 6, 2024, to be billed based on the attached rate sheet, funded by Special Education Funds (Appendix Item).

Aya Healthcare will be providing Speech Services, not limited to but including; therapy, assessments, report writing and IEP meetings.

f.
Ratify/Approve Agreement with In-N-Out to provide direct services at Redlands High School, effective January 24, 2024, for services on April 22, 2024, at a cost not to exceed $6,894.00, to be funded by School Site Plan Funds (Appendix Item).

Redlands High School would like to offer a student incentive day on April 22, 2024, for students who have completed their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) applications.

g.
Ratify/Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 23/24-0089, between Redlands Unified School District and San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS), to coordinate school-based Medi-Cal Administrative Activities (SMAA). The Amendment adds to the services provided by SBCSS responsibilities and reporting of Alternative Format request (Appendix Item).

Originally Board approved on April 11, 2023, the SBCSS is the agency responsible for the coordination of SMAA for Region 10 of the SBCSS Local Educational Consortium (LEC) (Riverside, Inyo, Mono and San Bernardino Counties). In addition to the original contract, an amendment was added that the SBCSS and LEC will be responsible for extracting Alternative Format request information from Expense Ratio the Medical Eligibility Rate (MER) and sharing the information with the District four (4) times a year.

h.
Approve Exhibit D/Quarterly Uniform Complaint Report Summary of the Williams Settlement Legislation for the 3rd quarter, January through March, 2024 (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.

i.
Approve Reject Claim Number 635592 in accordance with Government Code Section 913.

j.
Approve Revised Administrative Regulation (AR) 3311 – Bids [Second Reading] (Appendix Item).

The revisions to this Board Policy will bring it current with California School Boards Association (CSBA) guidelines, Education Code, and/or Legislation.

k.
Award Bid 15-24 for Flooring at various sites, ordered on an as needed basis to the lowest responsible/responsive bidder, Mike’s Custom Flooring, funded by Maintenance Funds. Authorize Jason Hill, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services, and Amy Drummond, Purchasing Director I, to sign related documents on behalf of the Board.

Bid 15-24 for Flooring at various sites will provide and maintain flooring throughout the District. Bid opened on March 21, 2024 at 10:00 AM.

l.
Amend Bid 17-24 for Redlands East Valley High School Stadium, Phase II, to the lowest responsible/responsive bidder, Roadway Engineering & Construction Corp. to reflect the total amount of $5,324,400.00, to be funded by General Funds, Redevelopment Agency Funds and/or Special Reserve Funds. Authorize Jason Hill, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services, and Amy Drummond, Purchasing Director I, to sign related documents on behalf of the Board.

Bid 17-24 is to provide stadium seating and access at Redlands East Valley High School. Bid opened on February 20, 2024 at 10:00 AM. 

m.
Ratify/Approve the use of Carrera Tours LLC., for use of Charter Transportation Services in the absence of a formal bid. Authorize, Juan Cabral, Superintendent, Jason Hill, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services and Amy Drummond, Purchasing Director I, to sign related documents on behalf of the Board.

Authorization of the Board is required for the use of services from student transportation vendors to cover services needed throughout the District.

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

o.
Approve Payment Transmittal Numbers 24001260 through 24001412 for April 9th, 2024 in the amount of $9,308,170.31. Authorize Jason Hill, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services, to sign on behalf of the Board (Appendix Item).

p.
Approve Attendance at Professional Meetings (Appendix Item).

XVI.
BUSINESS SERVICES ACTION ITEMS
a.
Adopt Resolution No. 27, 2023-2024, Resolution to Authorize Temporary Borrowing Between Funds of the School District (Appendix Item).

This Resolution authorizes the temporary transfer of funds from various district funds for the fiscal year 2024-2025. Education Code 42603 allows the Governing Board to direct monies held in any fund or account to be temporarily transferred to another fund or account of the District for payment of obligations. When funds are received, the lending fund will be reimbursed.

XVII.
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CONSENT ITEMS
a.
Approve Consent Item as detailed in Item XVII.b. – XVII.j.

b.
Approve Revision of Administrative Regulation and Board Policy 5125.1 – Release of Directory Information [Second Reading] (Appendix Item).

The revisions to this Administrative Regulation and Board Policy will bring them current with California School Boards Association (CSBA) guidelines, District practices and procedures, Education Code and/or Legislation.

c.
Approve Revision of Board Policy 5141.3 – Health Examinations [Second Reading] (Appendix Item).

The revisions to this Board Policy will bring it current with California School Boards Association (CSBA) guidelines, District practices and procedures, Education Code and/or Legislation.

d.
Adopt/Approve New Administrative Regulation and Board Policy 5145.13 – [Second Reading] (Appendix Item).

The adoption of this Administrative Regulation and Board Policy will bring the District’s policies current with California School Boards Association (CSBA) guidelines, District practices and procedures, Education Code and/or Legislation.

e.
Approve Revision of Administrative Regulation and Board Policy 5145.2 – Freedom of Speech/Expression [Second Reading] (Appendix Item).

The revisions to this Administrative Regulation and Board Policy will bring them current with California School Boards Association (CSBA) guidelines, District practices and procedures, Education Code and/or Legislation.

f.
Approve recommendation of the District Curriculum Committee for the new elective course, Photography I, in the Secondary Course of Study for the 2024-2025 school year (Appendix Item).

In accordance with Board Policy 6141 - Curriculum Development and Evaluation, members of the District Level Curriculum Committee met on March 5, 2024, to comprehensively review and recommend approval of Photography I within the Secondary Course of Study for the 2024-2025 school year.

g.
Approve recommendation of the District Curriculum Committee for the new elective course, Dance I, in the Secondary Course of Study for the 2024-2025 school year (Appendix Item).

In accordance with Board Policy 6141 - Curriculum Development and Evaluation, members of the District Level Curriculum Committee met on March 5, 2024, to comprehensively review and recommend approval of Dance I within the Secondary Course of Study for the 2024-2025 school year.

h.
Approve Agreement between the Redlands Unified School District and The Foundation for California Community Colleges, on behalf of the California College Guidance Initiative (CCGI), to facilitate the mutual sharing of data while complying with all applicable privacy statues in protecting the privacy of pupil records, beginning July 1, 2024, at no cost to the District. Authorize Ken Wagner, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services, to sign on behalf of the Board (Appendix Item).

The California College Guidance Initiative (CCGI) is a campaign operated by The Foundation for California Community Colleges on behalf of all educational segments in California, in order to ensure the awareness and utilization of online planning tools in K-12 districts and systematic baseline guidance and support for 6th through 12th grade students as they plan, prepare, and finance college. CCGI transmits student transcript data across institutions to help inform admissions, enrollment, placement, guidance, and financial aid at institutions of higher education.

i.
Ratify/Approve 4 members of the Citrus Valley High School Thespians group to travel by school van, to Upland High School in Upland, California, where they will receive professional adjudication, participate in workshops, and view award-winning performances, effective April 5, 2024 through April 7, 2024.

To be funded by donations; One day of instruction will be missed.

j.
Approve 81 5th grade students from Cram Elementary School to travel by bus, to Three Oaks Outdoor Science School in Twin Peaks, California, where they will explore science curriculum in an outdoor setting, including astronomy and nocturnal animals, effective April 16, 2024 through April 19, 2024.

To be funded by donations; Four days of school will be missed.

XVIII.
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES ACTION ITEMS
a.
Approve the Stipulated Expulsion regarding student 2023-2024-024, expulsion through the remainder of the second semester for the 2023-2024 school year and all of first semester for the 2024-2025 school year.

Student 2023-2024-024 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.

b.
Approve the Stipulated Expulsion regarding student 2023-2024-025, expulsion through the remainder of the second semester for the 2023-2024 school year, with the first semester for the 2024-2025 school year suspended.

Student 2023-2024-025 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. 

c.
Approve the Stipulated Expulsion regarding student 2023-2024-026, expulsion through the remainder of the second semester for the 2023-2024 school year, with the first semester for the 2024-2025 school year suspended.

Student 2023-2024-026 was recommended for expulsion in violation of Education Code 48915 (a) E Assault/ battery upon any school employee. 

d.
Approve the Stipulated Expulsion regarding student 2023-2024-027, expulsion through the remainder of the second semester for the 2023-2024 school year and all the first semester for the 2024-2025 school year.

Student 2023-2024-027 was recommended for expulsion in violation of Education Code 48900 (b) Possessed, used, sold, or otherwise furnished any firearm, knife, explosive, or other dangerous object (box cutter, screwdriver, pepper spray).

e.
Approve the Stipulated Expulsion regarding student 2023-2024-028, expulsion through the remainder of the second semester for the 2023-2024 school year, with the first semester for the 2024-2025 school year suspended.

Student 2023-2024-028 was recommended for expulsion in violation of Education Code 48900 (a)(2) Willfully used force or violence upon the person of another, except in self-defense.

f.
Approve the Stipulated Expulsion regarding student 2023-2024-029, expulsion through the remainder of the second semester for the 2023-2024 school year, and all the first semester for the 2024-2025 school year.

Student 2023-2024-029 was recommended for expulsion in violation of Education Code 48900 (c) Possessed, used, sold, or otherwise furnished, or been under the influence of any controlled substance (THC).

g.
Approve the Stipulated Expulsion regarding student 2023-2024-030, expulsion through the remainder of the second semester for the 2023-2024 school year.

Student 2023-2024-030 was recommended for expulsion in violation of Education Code 48900 (c) Possessed, used, sold, or otherwise furnished, or been under the influence of any controlled substance (THC wax pen).

h.
Approve the Stipulated Expulsion regarding student 2023-2024-031, expulsion through the remainder of the second semester for the 2023-2024 school year, with the first semester for the 2024-2025 school year suspended.

Student 2023-2024-031 was recommended for expulsion in violation of Education Code 48900 (c) Possessed, used, sold, or otherwise furnished, or been under the influence of any controlled substance (THC wax pen).

XIX.
HUMAN RESOURCES CONSENT ITEMS
a.
Approve all Consent Items as detailed in Items XIX.b. - XIX.an.
b.
Certificated - Ratify/Approve employment of certificated bargaining unit personnel (Appendix Item).
c.
Certificated - Ratify/Approve employment of hourly/daily certificated personnel for the 2023-2024 school year(Appendix Item).
d.
Certificated - Ratify/Approve revised salary placements/assignments for certificated bargaining unit personnel (Appendix Item).
e.
Certificated - Ratify/Approve extra assignments for certificated personnel (Appendix Item).
f.
Certificated - Ratify/Approve certificated request for leave of absence for the 2023-2024 school year (Appendix Item).
g.
Certificated - Approve certificated requests for leaves of absence for the 2024-2025 school year (Appendix Item).
h.
Certificated - Accept release of certificated temporary bargaining unit personnel for the 2023-2024 school year (Appendix Item).
i.
Certificated - Ratify/Accept resignations/separations for certificated bargaining unit personnel for the 2023-2024 school year (Appendix Item).
j.
Certificated - Accept resignations/separations for certificated bargaining unit personnel for the 2024-2025 school year (Appendix Item).
k.
Certificated - Ratify/Accept resignations/separations from certificated hourly/daily personnel (Appendix Item).
l.
Classified - Ratify/Approve new classified contract personnel (Appendix Item).
m.
Classified - Ratify/Approve new classified contract Instructional Paraprofessional - Special Education personnel (Appendix Item).
n.
Classified - Ratify/Approve employment of classified substitute/short-term personnel (Appendix Item).
o.
Classified - Ratify/Approve anniversary step and longevity increments of classified contract personnel, effective April 1, 2024 (Appendix Item).
p.
Classified - Ratify/Approve anniversary step and longevity increments of classified contract Instructional Paraprofessional - Special Education personnel, effective April 1, 2024 (Appendix Item).
q.
Classified - Ratify/Approve revised salary placements/assignments for classified contract personnel (Appendix Item).
r.
Classified - Ratify/Approve revised salary placements/assignments for classified contract Instructional Paraprofessional - Special Education personnel (Appendix Item).
s.
Classified - Ratify/Approve extra assignments for classified contract personnel (Appendix Item).
t.
Classified - Ratify/Approve extra assignments for classified contract Instructional Paraprofessional - Special Education personnel (Appendix Item).
u.
Classified - Ratify/Approve classified requests for leaves of absence for the 2023-2024 school year (Appendix Item).
v.
Classified - Approve classified request for leave of absence for the 2024-2025 school year (Appendix Item).
w.
Classified - Ratify/Accept resignations/separations from classified contract personnel (Appendix Item).
x.
Classified - Ratify/Accept resignations/separations from classified contract Instructional Paraprofessional - Special Education personnel (Appendix Item).
y.
Classified - Approve revisions to Appendix A-2, in the Paraprofessional, Maintenance, and Technical Series of the collective bargaining agreement, effective July 1, 2023 (Appendix Item).
z.
Management - Ratify/Approve revised salary placements/assignments for management personnel (Appendix Item).
aa.
Management - Accept resignations/separations for management personnel for the 2023-2024 school year (Appendix Item).
ab.
Management - Accept resignations/separations for management personnel for the 2024-2025 school year (Appendix Item).
ac.
Management - Approve revision to title from Director, Secondary Education to Director III, Secondary Education, and revisions to job description, effective April 10, 2024 (Appendix Item).
ad.
Management - Approve revision to title from Technology Services Director to Director I, Technology Services, and revisions to job description, effective April 10, 2024 (Appendix Item).
ae.
Other - Approve revisions to 2024-2025 Management Team Personnel Work Year Calendar (Appendix Item).
af.
Other - Approve revision of Administrative Regulation 4119.11/4219.11/4319.11 - Sexual Harassment [First & Second Reading] (Appendix Item).
ag.
Other - Approve revision of Exhibit 4119.12/4219.12/4319.12 - Title IX Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedures [First & Second Reading] (Appendix Item).
ah.
Other - Approve revision of Exhibit 5145.71 - Title IX Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedures [First & Second Reading] (Appendix Item).
ai.
Other - Ratify/Approve employment of temporary athletic team coaches/extended day/Beattie Middle School (Appendix Item).
aj.
Other - Ratify/Approve employment of temporary athletic team coaches/extended day/Citrus Valley High School (Appendix Item).
ak.
Other - Ratify/Approve employment of temporary athletic team coaches/extended day/Redlands East Valley High School (Appendix Item).
al.
Other - Ratify/Approve employment of temporary athletic team coaches/extended day/Redlands High School (Appendix Item).
am.
Other - Ratify/Approve employment of volunteer athletic team coaches (Appendix Item).
an.
Other - Approve volunteers and fieldtrip chaperones for the 2023-2024 school year (Appendix Item).
XX.
HUMAN RESOURCES ACTION ITEMS
a.
None.

XXI.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
XXII.
CLOSED SESSION
XXIII.
ADJOURNMENT