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Director of Technology Kristi Novak said the task force has met multiple times and aims to deliver draft guidance by the June 16 board meeting. She reported three sessions of stakeholder input — including student panels — and a forthcoming fourth session to review a draft guidance document.

Student voices and classroom pilots: Ben (a junior at Terralinda High School) told the board he uses AI to prepare for AP exams, to generate practice quizzes from his teachers’ review materials and to assist in design work; he urged that students be taught to use AI as a study tool rather than be blocked from it. Teacher-librarian Kendra Rose and other staff described pilots at multiple sites using Khan Academy’s classroom tools (Khanmigo/Conmigo) and other platforms (Canva AI, DiffIt) for differentiated reading levels, lesson planning, and a writing coach that provides feedback and flags originality concerns.

Classroom examples presented: Teachers demonstrated an activity where AI generated differentiated lesson plans for varying English-language proficiency levels, a hands-on economics activity for EL students, and an AI-enabled writing coach that leads students through outlining, drafting, and revision while logging interactions for teacher review. Rose said the Conmigo writing coach produced “specific, actionable feedback” that both teachers and students found valuable and that classroom teams reported improvements across student-writing samples.

Concerns and safeguards: Trustees asked about plagiarism detection and the burden on teachers to monitor many student-AI interactions. Teachers said district pilots paired Conmigo with monitoring tools (Turnitin and Chrome-management software) and classroom management systems that let teachers view student screens during class. Staff emphasized professional development, clear usage protocols, and phased rollouts to manage workload and uphold academic integrity. Novak said the task force will include safety, privacy, and professional development recommendations in its draft guidance.

Why it matters: The district seeks a middle path between banning student AI and unregulated use. Board members and staff framed AI as an equity and career-readiness issue — a tool that can scale individualized feedback where teacher time is limited — while underscoring the need for teacher training and parent outreach before broad adoption.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","SRCS Board of Education Regular Meeting - April 21, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","San Rafael City Schools presented progress April 21 on an AI task force that has piloted classroom tools such as Khan Academy’s Khanmigo/Conmigo and other AI platforms, and students and teachers described practical uses and oversight concerns.","taxTitle","San Rafael City Elementary, School Districts, California","taxId",55141,"location","California","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6266270,"School board agrees to negotiate participation in Oak Hill workforce housing project with 27-unit provisional allocation",1493,7033000,8526000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3087286-53fdbf18e9adbb5a215d297d5a66788a&start=7033&end=8526","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3087286-53fdbf18e9adbb5a215d297d5a66788a/thumbnail_7033000.jpg","/articles/6266270/California/School-board-agrees-to-negotiate-participation-in-Oak-Hill-workforce-housing-project-with-27-unit-provisional-allocation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6266270-c55115ff403c2d0a887f0006ed377f2b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770524375&Signature=JlQ0rv~FElCYr23XwLs~sAuSNkLVxLg2iI-yO4hk5y~SKy0XsB2PtmtIUaiyKfLwJY-FTAkrrPLKrr-EjM5qzwAz9vAXFfK0tFgzZ3PFPUjO8fNu9GKOIlvtSUOEP-3EeVdI2cAPF7T1ma7mnVx4B4HqKjnOQ5cU~8oc729A5HToKxFKc6GNGlAqO1TCwlIZTIMxT1oFkE~N18FbhUiqq8gzP-4mjPzlNZFmtxD3txu-orKnu9xrakPWa6D5xKyCRA5RVbWa2RpeaxUwWEGioiSmKfh2qauy6wD5R0EB-KIIMXTxylaipIORnNqWfHrMNxyew0fsCICngy6dqmZXJA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The San Rafael City School Board voted April 21 to authorize district staff to pursue a guarantee agreement and continue negotiations to participate in the Oak Hill workforce housing project, provisionally reserving 27 units for district employees.

The district’s action instructs staff to work with the project sponsor and the County/education JPA on financing details that could reduce monthly rents for teachers and other district employees. Project supporters told trustees that the Oak Hill development on state-owned land aims to set aside below-market units for educators and public-sector employees and that a district guarantee could close a multimillion-dollar financing gap.

The matter reached the board after a presentation by Matthew Heimer, who summarized the JPA structure, and developer and financial advisors who outlined remaining budget gaps and options under consideration. Heimer and the developer said grants and philanthropic commitments are being pursued but that a “workforce-guarantee” — a proportional backstop by participating agencies — could reduce the project’s financing costs and allow lower monthly rents for resident employees.

Why it matters: San Rafael school staff and board members said the district is losing employees to high housing costs and long commutes and that targeted local housing is one tool to improve recruitment and retention. Opponents and some trustees warned the proposal could create an ongoing financial obligation to cover vacancy shortfalls and urged caution and more detail before any binding commitment.

What the board approved: The board voted to adopt a resolution directing staff to negotiate a mutually agreeable guarantee agreement and to provisionally reserve 27 of the Oak Hill units for San Rafael City Schools employees. The vote was a voice vote; the motion was moved by Trustee Rodas and seconded by Trustee DeNava Marsh. Trustees discussed a lower provisional allocation before settling on 27 for the exploratory phase.

Next steps and safeguards: Staff and the JPA will return with a refined financing plan only if preliminary steps produce a balanced budget and clearer grant commitments. The JPA leaders said the next updates will include construction bids, additional grant prospects and a peer review of the district-level financial assumptions. The board emphasized that step one does not commit the district to a final financing or to serving as landlord; final approval would be required after the budget and agreements are firm.

Public comment and concerns: More than a dozen speakers urged both support and caution. Teachers and advocates said workforce housing is essential for staff stability; other speakers, including local elected officials and nonprofit housing professionals, urged the board to see full pro forma details and to avoid long-term exposure of general fund dollars until contingencies and vacancy risks are fully quantified.

The board’s action directs staff to pursue negotiations and return with final terms before any binding commitment.","After hours of public comment and trustee questions, the San Rafael City School Board voted to direct staff to pursue a guarantee agreement for the Oak Hill workforce housing project and to provisionally allocate 27 units to district employees while further financial work continues.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6266251,"Votes at a glance: San Rafael City School Board actions, April 21, 2025",13147,1320000,14467000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3087286-53fdbf18e9adbb5a215d297d5a66788a&start=1320&end=14467","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3087286-53fdbf18e9adbb5a215d297d5a66788a/thumbnail_1320000.jpg","/articles/6266251/California/Votes-at-a-glance-San-Rafael-City-School-Board-actions-April-21-2025","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6266251-6fdba3ccdefd3ba33f03549091cd00be/orig.mp4?Expires=1770524375&Signature=ho5~ymoxlY-NjJ0Rl7moW8cj1XEHkQmlt9Ds2o18ZfB3Q-jS0RnKgfgMJ9uqjHruJn2RqVBxlnEAigPTLRaQf5H0HNz9dM-cFoTI8CcIqsPKF1yI18l9hYy-0kWU2~Pcqjd7cVd2P-XO7SA88t3OINTXkiedU7v1aqgloUUCmIL-1o-QcsiYu1XJ~lfmzhTa-EKqG5kvOZJhGnElCM-bmy~A3kUT9sjbGNSMk4ci2gxpOs34I43aCLdl8YJXzHhabsvaCLTCXo36-GA7VOTFb~e0sMKtiFJXsHF-3GQmuPj6gAMoEgntAsInd1iq5I2zRK950QqFc3YLs8OfevnMzQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The San Rafael City School Board passed multiple resolutions and actions during its April 21 meeting. Below are items recorded on the agenda and the board’s outcomes as captured in the meeting transcript.

Passed items (voice votes unless otherwise noted)
- Resolution supporting recognition of May 2025 as Jewish American Heritage Month — approved by voice vote.
- Resolution recognizing May 2025 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month — approved by voice vote.
- Resolution recognizing May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month — approved by voice vote.
- Approval of consent items (multiple contracts and partnerships) — several items were pulled from consent for later discussion; remaining consent items approved as noted in the meeting and by recorded motions.
- Renewal/awards for Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELOP) provider contracts and after-school partners (BACR, YMCA, Changing Perspectives) — approved under consent following staff discussion and trustees’ recusal from any conflict-related items where noted.
- Developer fee justification resolution (adoption of updated statutory fee levels) — public hearing held; board approved the updated fee resolution; changes will become effective after the statutory waiting period.
- Resolution authorizing district staff to pursue Oak Hill workforce housing negotiations and a provisional allocation of 27 units for district employees — board approved by voice vote (step-one authorization to negotiate; final financial commitment required before any binding district obligation).
- Adoption of Transitional Kindergarten curriculum (Creative Curriculum pilot recommendation) — approved; staff to purchase materials and schedule PD.
- Adoption of K–5 math curriculum (California Classroom Mathematics / i-Ready) — approved; staff to order materials and schedule summer PD and learning labs.
- Resolutions recognizing Teacher Appreciation Week (May 18–24, 2025) and Classified Employees Week (May 18–24, 2025) — approved.
- Acceptance of donations from community partners to multiple school sites (totaling $2,655 reported at meeting) — accepted.

Notes and procedural items
- Several consent items were pulled for discussion and returned to the board for separate action (items 25, 34, 305 and 38 were referenced); the board directed staff to bring large contracts (>$100,000) to discussion and action items rather than consent in future agendas.
- For actions that recorded only voice votes in the transcript, the board did not provide roll-call tallies in the public audio record. For items where roll-call tallies were not recorded in the transcript, staff should be consulted for the official minutes and vote counts.

Where to find more detail
Each action above corresponds to an agenda item and supporting documents filed with the district. For contract-level details, pro forma or recorded vote counts not read aloud during the meeting, consult the district clerk’s office or published minutes for the full record.","The board adopted several proclamations and formal actions on April 21, 2025. This roundup lists each recorded item and its outcome, as taken from the meeting.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6266256,"Board adopts new TK and elementary math curricula for 2025–26; district schedules PD and rollout",1071,8370000,9441000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3087286-53fdbf18e9adbb5a215d297d5a66788a&start=8370&end=9441","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3087286-53fdbf18e9adbb5a215d297d5a66788a/thumbnail_8370000.jpg","/articles/6266256/California/Board-adopts-new-TK-and-elementary-math-curricula-for-202526-district-schedules-PD-and-rollout","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6266256-06213d965c01f5e78e0eb156cc61358c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770524375&Signature=gTFSa-beQDovQBd~WN7hZa~cHbTUMk6TUaq5sKN1geOYCltdfesLK440Dk1ApOoPIda0E5hrZhpSKr9v6nvWm6PNuttSTgeKQdeRRXBKKVjpfkEzzVG8PFJSp5-5lMaj6qyisBolkjjqlLd7BsKq-6FIj3KoD-Cfdr4td-WpBv~I-aaO2DvcmWC-OvoP2zCp0tJV0i1heQXVYEc007DxCfFmf7N9jC7X0poyy90pUTjpVgnqBR1KF~~CqEBnao8eFQCi3srlQzSShREiojGUwWsoAoeEepLjOcYd7Dnm7Nqu5nd6Z6WBiadYxFrPTlVoPxclFb98xhS1MUS0t1khJw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The San Rafael City School Board approved two curriculum adoptions April 21: a play-based transitional kindergarten curriculum recommended by a pilot team and California Classroom Mathematics (i-Ready) for kindergarten through fifth grade.

District staff said the TK adoption follows pilot work aligned to California’s TK learning foundations and is intended to provide consistent, developmentally appropriate, play-based instruction across all TK classrooms. The recommendation includes embedded small-group lessons for the second adult in TK classrooms and publisher-provided professional development during August.

For mathematics, district pilot teams tested two candidate programs across multiple sites this school year. After teacher trials, surveys and consensus work, the board adopted California Classroom Mathematics (i-Ready). Staff said the program was selected for teacher usability, frequent comprehension checks, student discourse routines and integration with the district’s diagnostics and personalized learning path (i-Ready MyPath). The district plans a phased roll-out with learning labs, classroom coaching and a summer shipment of materials.

Implementation steps and oversight: Staff explained the adoption is not a “turnkey” fix; it requires two to three years of classroom coaching and supports to reach fidelity. The district will stage learning labs, allocate instructional-coach time, and provide publisher professional development. Board members requested ongoing updates on implementation, parent communication and monitoring for any “implementation dip” during the early rollout.

Why it matters: Math and early-learning curricula shape daily instruction and assessment across the district. Trustees stressed the need for sustained professional development and cross-campus coordination so students receive consistent instruction across school sites.","The San Rafael board approved a comprehensive transitional kindergarten curriculum and selected California Classroom Mathematics (i-Ready) for K–5 after multi-site pilots; staff will order materials, stage professional development and publish implementation milestones.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6266261,"District outlines $39 million summer construction plan and multi-year school improvements",740,5650000,6390000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3087286-53fdbf18e9adbb5a215d297d5a66788a&start=5650&end=6390","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3087286-53fdbf18e9adbb5a215d297d5a66788a/thumbnail_5650000.jpg","/articles/6266261/California/District-outlines-39-million-summer-construction-plan-and-multi-year-school-improvements","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6266261-006b760b5c48f4d020a38fbdbaa2b298/orig.mp4?Expires=1770524375&Signature=jEQzUYG5T3ERwIzgPtiM00EvEO56jYTCKbKZRxITzEPxaOm18nXTpiEC32vUKR6NHzoQkttZAw1hdjrdoVTwY9Iy0nhghFT8PSOb1A-AnGuIs1Y1exd6Jneiiz1pQ7AewYqi9CZmP-aaJQqfRdeG-D-UZxN6cmuF6EJ9bsC2n-1WC9KWJEv93EfVNVmNxqjAcwzO263iUcMT27l6xbXGJyFpS7iIaQT1~Kd~ZfH4WEZCzTnBmUhdyG~3QwSf2uTrOxjwZLhP44s5Lrv2F~SRHHd03bMtvOfcj3rjaDyc7eyHSFkG9y6P8TQA6WvxWLBA8eYMTJZY2UD2gM9MXD3C8w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","San Rafael City Schools staff presented a broad facilities update April 21 outlining more than $39 million in planned work scheduled for the summer 2025 window and additional multi-year projects.

Capital projects planned this summer include playground replacements and shade structures at Coleman and Bahia Vista elementary schools; installation or major trenching to support new HVAC and fire alarms at Glenwood, San Pedro and Sun Valley; a new multipurpose room raised on piles at Davidson Middle School; improved athletic fields and striping at Davidson and San Rafael High; and several solar (PPA-financed) arrays at high school sites. District staff said the scope of work spans nearly every site and will rely on a large, concentrated crew presence and careful neighbor and parent communications.

Why it matters: The district is spending voter-approved bond proceeds and related funds to modernize sites, improve life-safety systems, expand usable fields and add shade and play areas. Staff emphasized the projects align with the district’s strategic goals and address long-standing deferred maintenance and instructional-space needs.

Timeline and constraints: Staff said some projects would extend into the school year because of permitting and transformer lead times; Glenwood mechanical and power work, for example, requires a PG&E transformer with a long lead time. District staff said summer 2025 activity will be intense, with work staged to limit disruption to summer school programs where possible. Trustees and staff discussed contingency planning for construction noise, temporary office moves and the need for ongoing community outreach.

Budget and financing: The district plans a $27 million bond sale for the high school program in the near term and continues to evaluate a similar issuance for elementary projects. Staff said the cost-of-issuance remains lower than the escalation that could result from delaying work; board members asked staff to thank the construction teams and maintenance crews for the heavy workload.","San Rafael staff briefed the board on an expansive set of building projects planned for summer 2025 across the elementary and high school districts, including playgrounds, new HVAC and fire alarm systems, new multipurpose building at Davidson Middle School and multiple solar installations.","actionData","errors"]

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San Rafael task force pilots Khanmigo/Conmigo tools and students urge AI teaching in high school

School board agrees to negotiate participation in Oak Hill workforce housing project with 27-unit provisional allocation

Votes at a glance: San Rafael City School Board actions, April 21, 2025

Board adopts new TK and elementary math curricula for 2025–26; district schedules PD and rollout

District outlines $39 million summer construction plan and multi-year school improvements