SPECIAL MEETING~BOARD OF TRUSTEES
San Mateo-Foster City SD
July 14, 2016 6:00PM
1170 Chess Drive
Foster City, CA 94404
| VISION STATEMENT: "The San Mateo–Foster City School District educates, inspires and empowers every student in every school every day to live, lead and learn with integrity and joy." |
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| Closed Session began at 5:04 p.m. and ended at 5:58 p.m. There was no action taken at Closed Session. |
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| The Special Board Meeting began at 6:04 p.m. |
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| The Flag Salute was led by Trustee Lory Lawson. |
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| All members were present. |
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Motion: Nancy
2nd: Audrey
Vote:
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Passed with a motion by Nancy Hsieh and a second by Audrey Ng. |
Yes Chelsea Bonini.
Yes Ed Coady.
Yes Nancy Hsieh.
Yes Lory Lawson.
Yes Audrey Ng.
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Motion: Chelsea
2nd: Nancy
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Passed with a motion by Chelsea Bonini and a second by Nancy Hsieh. |
Yes Chelsea Bonini.
Yes Ed Coady.
Yes Nancy Hsieh.
Yes Lory Lawson.
Abstain Audrey Ng.
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6-30-16 Board Minutes (Special)
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| Alan Talansky, Senior Vice President of Development of EBL&S Development LLC, provided information regarding plans to provide private funding to provide workforce housing for school employees and asked for Board support. EBL&S Development LLC is looking to provide 400 units in downtown San Mateo for the first project. |
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Motion: Nancy
2nd:Audrey
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Passed with a motion by Nancy Hsieh and a second by Audrey Ng. |
Yes Chelsea Bonini.
Yes Ed Coady.
Yes Nancy Hsieh.
Yes Lory Lawson.
Yes Audrey Ng.
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The Administration, through public contract code, solicited bids for the district-wide IP intercom and VolP Project. This project was developed in conjunction with its consultants and will enable the District to replace the existing analog paging system along with software upgrades to existing phone system. Staff recommends awarding the contract to Development Group, Inc. who is the most responsive bidder based on RFP scoring. In the event that the District cannot enter into a contractual agreement with Development Group, Inc., the staff recommends awarding the contract to the next most responsive bidder based on RFP scoring. Vendor - Development Group, Inc. Bid Amount - $1,231.283.67 RFP Score - 88 Vendor - Cupertino Electric Bid Amount - $1,998,230.48 RFP Score - 68
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IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVE THE CONTRACT WITH DEVELOPMENT GROUP, INC.
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| General Funds - Network Upgrade Budget |
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| The Human Resources Department has received and processed all necessary documents for personnel actions. |
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IT IS RECOMMENDED THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ACCEPT THE ASSIGNMENTS NOTED FOR THE INDIVIDUALS LISTED. (See attached list)
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| None – Expenditure provided for in the 2016-2017 budget |
Personnel Actions
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| The Superintendent has been granted authority by the Board to accept the resignation, release and/or retirement requests from District employment. The Human Resources Department has received and processed all necessary documents for personnel actions according to the California Education Code. |
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IT IS RECOMMENDED THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ACCEPT INFORMATION REGARDING RESIGNATIONS, RELEASES AND/OR RETIREES. (See attached list)
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| None - Replacement will be employed to fill vacated positions |
Resigns, Releases, Retirees
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| The Bayside S.T.E.M. Academy offers a STEM curriculum that emphasizes Technology and Engineering. These classes introduce many girls, disadvantaged students, English Language Learners and disabled students to a CSTA (Computer Science Teachers Association) standards based technology program. Due to the success and excitement around these classes, the program is being moved to a new Tech Lab with a large open-planned space with a robust wi-fi network and large lab tables and chairs. Bayside S.T.E.M. Academy successfully obtained the funds and purchased state of the art equipment for these classes (three 3-D printers, fifteen EV3 robotics kits, etc.) , however, the desktop computers used to support the program are outdated and in poor repair. Bayside S.T.E.M. Academy is in desperate need of 22 new laptops and two charging carts. The approximate funds required are $25,000. In addition to the new Technology and Engineering courses, there is a need to provide ST Math, an online program which can be accessed through Chromebooks, to support students who are entering Bayside S.T.E.M. Academy as underperforming students. During the 2015-2016 school year this program was piloted with 136 students in six math support classes. This program uses interactive, graphically-rich animations that visually represent mathematical concepts in a game format to improve students’ conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills. The challenge with implementing this curriculum has been Chromebook access. The three teachers of the math support classes currently share one cart of 20 Chromebooks. Bayside S.T.E.M. Academy is in need of two carts of 24 Chromebooks to offer ST Math on a consistent basis. The approximate funds required are $13,000. Bayside S.T.E.M. Academy would like to petition donors who may be interested in funding the lap tops, Chromebooks or both and request that the San Mateo-Foster City Board of Trustees approve this request process. |
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Superintendent Rosas recommended that the Board approve a funding request for Bayside S.T.E.M. Academy's Technology and Engineering classes. If approved, Bayside staff would petition donors interested in funding laptops and Chromebooks to support girls, disadvantaged students, English Language Learners, and disabled students.
Motion: LOry
2nd: Nancy
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| IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVE A REQUEST FOR FUNDING FOR LAPTOPS AND CHROMEBOOKS FOR THE BAYSIDE S.T.E.M. ACADEMY. |
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVE A REQUEST FOR FUNDING FOR LAPTOPS AND CHROMEBOOKS FOR THE BAYSIDE S.T.E.M. ACADEMY. Passed with a motion by Lory Lawson and a second by Nancy Hsieh. |
Yes Chelsea Bonini.
Yes Ed Coady.
Yes Nancy Hsieh.
Yes Lory Lawson.
Yes Audrey Ng.
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| If successful, funding would total approximately $38,000. |
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Board President Ed Coady adjourned the Special Meeting at 6:20 p.m.
Motion: Lory
2nd: Audrey
Following tonight's Special Meeting, the Board reconvened to Closed Session.
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Passed with a motion by Lory Lawson and a second by Audrey Ng. |
Yes Chelsea Bonini.
Yes Ed Coady.
Yes Nancy Hsieh.
Yes Lory Lawson.
Yes Audrey Ng.
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| "Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the Superintendent's Office at 1170 Chess Drive, Foster City, during normal business hours." ----- If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact the Superintendent's office at 312-7348 at least 48 hours in advance.
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| Present | Chelsea Bonini |
| Present | Ed Coady |
| Present | Nancy Hsieh |
| Present | Lory Lawson |
| Present | Audrey Ng |
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