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2 h 43 min · 6 public speakers

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Ravenswood board approves 2-year charter renewal for Aspire East Palo Alto Charter School 1:19:21

  • The board heard a presentation from the San Mateo County Office of Education School Travel Fellowship Program EPA team on safety changes around Los Robles Ronald McNair, and a motion later carried four zero. 45:39
  • A district staff member said the school is in the state's low performance category, that the law caps the renewal at 2 years and that staff recommended a 2-year renewal with conditions. 1:30:18
  • Jenny Varghese Bloom reported 11 speakers for public comment on the item, and speakers asked the board to renew the charter. 2:06:17
  • The board voted 5⁠-⁠0 to approve a 2-year renewal of the Aspire East Palo Alto Charter School charter after presentations from the school's team and district staff. 2:33:27

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Item by item (10)
  1. Opening and agenda approval 6:24
    • The meeting was called to order at 6:05 PM, and roll call established a quorum. 6:29
    • A motion was made to approve the agenda with item 7, closed session, moved to follow public comment. 7:26
    • The agenda was approved 4⁠-⁠0. 8:18
  2. Public comment and closed session 8:17
    • Jenny Varghese Bloom said there were no speaker cards for public comment from the floor or for closed session items. 8:39
    • The board adjourned to closed session at 6:07 PM and reconvened at 6:32 PM. 9:06
  3. Board member comments 33:47
    • During board member comments, a speaker noted a trunk-or-treat, a goblin walk and a citywide event on Friday the 30th. 33:47
    • Jenny Varghese Bloom described a tree planting at Belhaven in which 36 trees were planted. 36:09
    • A board member said the Facilities Subcommittee would meet November 3rd from 4:00 to 5:30 PM. 40:21
  4. Superintendent's report 42:00
    • A staff member said the Ravenswood Education Foundation funds like 20% of the district's budget and described a recent fundraiser. 42:04
    • The staff member said elementary math teachers held release days in the first year of implementing the Bridges curriculum and that Promise Walks would take place the week of November 2nd. 43:18
  5. Reorganization meeting date 44:14
    • The board discussed whether to reschedule the December 17th, 2026 reorganization meeting, and a staff member said the meeting must occur between December 11th and the 25th. 44:14
    • A trustee said earlier travel plans had been moved and the trustee could attend. 45:30
    • The chair said the meeting would be kept as previously approved. 45:39
  6. School travel safety presentation 45:39
    • A district staff member presented on the School Travel Fellowship team's work, including a widened driveway at Los Robles Ronald McNair and a speed trailer on Pogos Avenue that recorded 712 vehicles in one day. 46:35
    • Samuel Tavera asked what else the city might do to manage speeding in the areas studied. 1:01:40
    • One board member said parents need more communication and training on how to drop off and pick up students safely. 1:07:13
  7. Board policies first reading 1:18:29
    • Administrative regulations and board policies numbered 1 to 35 were presented for first read with no action. 1:18:42
    • The chair said the items would return for second read and action at the next board meeting. 1:19:21
  8. Charter school renewal 1:19:21
    • A district staff member said the school serves 449 students in TK through 8th grade, falls in the low category on the 2025 dashboard and is limited by law to a 2-year renewal. 1:30:18
    • The staff member recommended a 2-year renewal with 4 conditions, including an improvement plan with measurable outcomes by grade level and student group. 1:46:40
    • Speakers at public comment asked the board to renew the charter, and one board member told the school's principal that the expectation for instructional leadership is higher. 2:00:22
    • The board approved the 2-year charter renewal 5⁠-⁠0. 2:33:27
  9. Consent agenda 2:40:58
    • Jenny Varghese Bloom moved to approve the consent agenda. 2:41:16
    • The motion carried four zero, and it was noted that a board member had left at 8:39 PM. 2:41:34
  10. Closed session report and adjournment 2:41:34
    • The chair reported no action on closed session item 7A and a unanimous vote to reject a government claim under item 7B. 2:42:14
    • The next regular meeting was set for November 12th, 2026 at 6 PM, and the meeting adjourned at 8:41 PM. 2:42:50

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Video: posted by the district as “Ravenswood Regular Board Meeting - 10/22/26 - via Zoom Video”