Video index
1. CALL TO ORDER
A. Roll Call (Including Action on Absences if Necessary)
B. Adoption of Agenda
C. Pledge of Allegiance
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS OF PERSONS DESIRING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD ON ITEMS AGENDIZED FOR CLOSED SESSION OR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (overview) At this time, members of the public may address the Board on any item agendized for closed session or any issue within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board that is not listed on this agenda. Members of the public may also address the Board on an agenda item before or during the Board's consideration of the item. No action can be taken on an item not on the agenda at this time, but may be referred to the administration or put on a future agenda. In accordance with Board Bylaw 9323, individual remarks will be limited to 3 minutes each, unless otherwise stipulated.
3. The Board will hold a Closed Session to consider the following items:
A. Sharma et al v. Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Clara et al., Sacramento Superior Court Case No. 34-2013-80001436
B. Alum Rock Elementary School District v. Santa Clara County Board of Education, Santa Clara County Sacramento Superior Court Case No. 114-CV-260070
C. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Government Code §54956.9(d)(1))
D. Conference with Legal Counsel - Initiation of Litigation (Government Code §54956.9(d)(4))
Meeting went into Recess
Meeting Reconvened
OPEN SESSION Immediately Following Closed Session
4. Report of actions taken in Closed Session
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS OF PERSONS DESIRING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (overview) At this time, members of the public may address the Board on any issue within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board that is not listed on this agenda. Members of the public may also address the Board on an agenda item before or during the Board's consideration of the item. No action can be taken on an item not on the agenda at this time, but may be referred to the administration or put on a future agenda. In accordance with Board Bylaw 9323, individual remarks will be limited to 3 minutes each, unless otherwise stipulated.
6. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
7. COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBER REPORTS (overview) The members of the Board may give reports on any activities related to their duties as members of the Santa Clara County Board of Education.
8. INFORMATION ITEMS
A. *Healthier Kids Foundation Presentation
(overview) The mission of Healthier Kids Foundation is to ensure access to and advocacy for health care services for all children through family-centered and innovative approaches. The premise of Healthier Kids Foundation is that one child without access to health care of health coverage is one child too many. Kathleen King, Chief Executive Officer, will provide an overview and an update on the work of the Foundation. (Superintendent Gundry)
8A Information Item
9. CONSENT ACTION ITEMS
A. *Request Approval of Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of February 18, 2015 (#2154)
9A Action Item
B. *Request Acceptance of Donations (overview) Donations were made to the Santa Clara County Office of Education's Human Resources Branch and the Educational Services Branch. Administrations recommends acceptance of donations. (Superintendent Gundry)
9B Consent Action Item
C. *Request Approval for the Submission of an El Camino Hospital Community Benefit Program Grant Application (overview) El Camino Hospital, through its Community Benefit Program, has encouraged the Head Start Program to submit a grant application to support the health and well-being of children who are receiving Early Head Start services. If funded, the Santa Clara County Office of Education would receive $80,500 to provide health and social services for infants and toddlers. Administration recommends approval for the submission of an El Camino Hospital Community Benefit program grant application. (Dr. Mary Ann Dewan)
9C Consent Action Item
D. *Request Approval of Contract Exceeding $100,000 (overview) This contract will cover maintenance/license contract for financial, human resources and payroll system. Vendor will be Quintessential School Systems (QSS). Amount requested is $212,772 and funding has been incorporated into the Technology Services Branch 2014-15 budget. Administration recommends approval of contract exceeding $100,000 with QSS. (Phil Benfield)
9D Consent Action Item
10. ACTION ITEMS
A. *Action on Request for a Material Revision to Discovery Charter School II Petition
(overview) The Discovery II Charter School Petition (Grades TK-8) was approved by the Santa Clara County Board of Education (SCCBOE) on March 6, 2013, after it was denied by the San Jose Unified School District Board of Trustees. On January 9, 2015, the SCCBOE received a letter from Discovery II Charter School requesting a material revision to the charter currently authorized by the SCCBOE. A public hearing on the requested revision was held on February 4, 2015. The proposed revision would add a blended home school option to the Discovery II program. Administration recommends the SCCBOE to approve the material revision. (Toni Cordova)
10A Action Item
B. *Request Approval of Proposed Process and Timeline for Filling Board Vacancy (Trustee Area 3)
(overview) After many years of dedicated service on the Santa Clara County Board of Education, Area 3 Trustee, Leon Beauchman, tendered a letter of resignation to the County Superintendent on February 20, 2015. Board member Beachman's resignation will take effect on March 31, 2015. Given board member Beauchman's resignation, the Board must now determine how the vacancy will be filled. The procedure for filling a vacancy on the County Board of Education is established by Education Code sections 1008 and 5090-5093. The County Board's Bylaw 9223 provides further guidance on the process for filling a vacancy. Administration recommends establishing the selection committee and determining first meeting of that committee or directing the County Superintendent to proceed with the formality of ordering a special election. (Superintendent Gundry)
10B Action Item
C. *Request Approval of Contract Exceeding $250,000 for WestEd/Advancing Excellence in Early Education (E3) Institute
(overview) With the passage of AB 212 in September 2000, the Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) has been under contract with the California Department of Education to disburse professional growth and training stipends to child care workers. The AB 212 contract for this fiscal year was received in September and at the September 17, 2014 board meeting, a resolution was approved in order for the AB 212 contract to be released to the SCCOE. The Local Early Education Planning Council (LPC) of Santa Clara County has recommended that the funds be passed through directly to the recipients via the WestEd/Advancing Excellence in Early Education (E3) Institute in the amount of $281,018. Administration recommends approval of contract exceeding $250,000 for WestEd/Advancing Excellence in Early Education (E3) Institute. (Dr. Mary Ann Dewan)
10C Action Item
11. INFORMATION ITEM
A. *Second Interim Budget Report
(overview) The second financial report shall provide an update of actual revenues and actual expenditures from July 1 through January 31 and will provide an updated projection from February 1 through June 30. As part of the report, the County Superintendent shall certify whether or not the county office of education is able to meet its financial obligations for the remainder of the current fiscal year and, based on current forecasts, for two subsequent fiscal years. (Micaela Ochoa)
11A Information Item
12. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS (overview) Committee members may provide or report on recent committee activities.
1. Budget Study Committee (Superintendent Gundry, Chair)
2. Policy Subcommittee (Trustee Song, Chair)
3. Joint Legislative Advisory Committee (Trustee Di Salvo, Chair)
4. Head Start Policy Council (Trustee Rossi)
5. Regional Operations Committee [ROP] (Trustee Chang)
6. Santa Clara County School Boards Association Executive Board (Trustee Green)
7. Joint Committee on Child Care (JCCC) (Trustees Song and Di Salvo)
8. Warmenhoven Inclusion Collaborative (Trustee Di Salvo)
9. California School Boards Association (CSBA) Delegate (Trustee Green)
10. California County Boards of Education (CCBE) Board of Directors (Trustee Green)
13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (overview) Requested items by Board members may be addressed at this time.
1. Early Childhood/Strong Start Update, May 6 [tentative date] (Trustee Mah)
2. Charter Schools Workshop, May 7 [tentative date] (Trustee Beauchman)
3. Mindfulness for Students, summer/fall (Trustee Chang)
4. Charter Annual Reports (Trustee Mah)
5. Civics Education/Kids Voting (Trustee Di Salvo)
6. Expulsion/Suspension Rates regarding SCCOE's community schools and charter schools (Trustee Green)
7. Pension offers by Charter Schools (Trustee Di Salvo)
8. Budget priority-potential one-time monies (Trustee Mah)
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mar 04, 2015 Regular Meeting #2155
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1. CALL TO ORDER
A. Roll Call (Including Action on Absences if Necessary)
B. Adoption of Agenda
C. Pledge of Allegiance
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS OF PERSONS DESIRING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD ON ITEMS AGENDIZED FOR CLOSED SESSION OR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (overview) At this time, members of the public may address the Board on any item agendized for closed session or any issue within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board that is not listed on this agenda. Members of the public may also address the Board on an agenda item before or during the Board's consideration of the item. No action can be taken on an item not on the agenda at this time, but may be referred to the administration or put on a future agenda. In accordance with Board Bylaw 9323, individual remarks will be limited to 3 minutes each, unless otherwise stipulated.
3. The Board will hold a Closed Session to consider the following items:
A. Sharma et al v. Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Clara et al., Sacramento Superior Court Case No. 34-2013-80001436
B. Alum Rock Elementary School District v. Santa Clara County Board of Education, Santa Clara County Sacramento Superior Court Case No. 114-CV-260070
C. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Government Code §54956.9(d)(1))
D. Conference with Legal Counsel - Initiation of Litigation (Government Code §54956.9(d)(4))
Meeting went into Recess
Meeting Reconvened
OPEN SESSION Immediately Following Closed Session
4. Report of actions taken in Closed Session
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS OF PERSONS DESIRING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (overview) At this time, members of the public may address the Board on any issue within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board that is not listed on this agenda. Members of the public may also address the Board on an agenda item before or during the Board's consideration of the item. No action can be taken on an item not on the agenda at this time, but may be referred to the administration or put on a future agenda. In accordance with Board Bylaw 9323, individual remarks will be limited to 3 minutes each, unless otherwise stipulated.
6. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
7. COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBER REPORTS (overview) The members of the Board may give reports on any activities related to their duties as members of the Santa Clara County Board of Education.
8. INFORMATION ITEMS
A. *Healthier Kids Foundation Presentation
(overview) The mission of Healthier Kids Foundation is to ensure access to and advocacy for health care services for all children through family-centered and innovative approaches. The premise of Healthier Kids Foundation is that one child without access to health care of health coverage is one child too many. Kathleen King, Chief Executive Officer, will provide an overview and an update on the work of the Foundation. (Superintendent Gundry)
8A Information Item
9. CONSENT ACTION ITEMS
A. *Request Approval of Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of February 18, 2015 (#2154)
9A Action Item
B. *Request Acceptance of Donations (overview) Donations were made to the Santa Clara County Office of Education's Human Resources Branch and the Educational Services Branch. Administrations recommends acceptance of donations. (Superintendent Gundry)
9B Consent Action Item
C. *Request Approval for the Submission of an El Camino Hospital Community Benefit Program Grant Application (overview) El Camino Hospital, through its Community Benefit Program, has encouraged the Head Start Program to submit a grant application to support the health and well-being of children who are receiving Early Head Start services. If funded, the Santa Clara County Office of Education would receive $80,500 to provide health and social services for infants and toddlers. Administration recommends approval for the submission of an El Camino Hospital Community Benefit program grant application. (Dr. Mary Ann Dewan)
9C Consent Action Item
D. *Request Approval of Contract Exceeding $100,000 (overview) This contract will cover maintenance/license contract for financial, human resources and payroll system. Vendor will be Quintessential School Systems (QSS). Amount requested is $212,772 and funding has been incorporated into the Technology Services Branch 2014-15 budget. Administration recommends approval of contract exceeding $100,000 with QSS. (Phil Benfield)
9D Consent Action Item
10. ACTION ITEMS
A. *Action on Request for a Material Revision to Discovery Charter School II Petition
(overview) The Discovery II Charter School Petition (Grades TK-8) was approved by the Santa Clara County Board of Education (SCCBOE) on March 6, 2013, after it was denied by the San Jose Unified School District Board of Trustees. On January 9, 2015, the SCCBOE received a letter from Discovery II Charter School requesting a material revision to the charter currently authorized by the SCCBOE. A public hearing on the requested revision was held on February 4, 2015. The proposed revision would add a blended home school option to the Discovery II program. Administration recommends the SCCBOE to approve the material revision. (Toni Cordova)
10A Action Item
B. *Request Approval of Proposed Process and Timeline for Filling Board Vacancy (Trustee Area 3)
(overview) After many years of dedicated service on the Santa Clara County Board of Education, Area 3 Trustee, Leon Beauchman, tendered a letter of resignation to the County Superintendent on February 20, 2015. Board member Beachman's resignation will take effect on March 31, 2015. Given board member Beauchman's resignation, the Board must now determine how the vacancy will be filled. The procedure for filling a vacancy on the County Board of Education is established by Education Code sections 1008 and 5090-5093. The County Board's Bylaw 9223 provides further guidance on the process for filling a vacancy. Administration recommends establishing the selection committee and determining first meeting of that committee or directing the County Superintendent to proceed with the formality of ordering a special election. (Superintendent Gundry)
10B Action Item
C. *Request Approval of Contract Exceeding $250,000 for WestEd/Advancing Excellence in Early Education (E3) Institute
(overview) With the passage of AB 212 in September 2000, the Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) has been under contract with the California Department of Education to disburse professional growth and training stipends to child care workers. The AB 212 contract for this fiscal year was received in September and at the September 17, 2014 board meeting, a resolution was approved in order for the AB 212 contract to be released to the SCCOE. The Local Early Education Planning Council (LPC) of Santa Clara County has recommended that the funds be passed through directly to the recipients via the WestEd/Advancing Excellence in Early Education (E3) Institute in the amount of $281,018. Administration recommends approval of contract exceeding $250,000 for WestEd/Advancing Excellence in Early Education (E3) Institute. (Dr. Mary Ann Dewan)
10C Action Item
11. INFORMATION ITEM
A. *Second Interim Budget Report
(overview) The second financial report shall provide an update of actual revenues and actual expenditures from July 1 through January 31 and will provide an updated projection from February 1 through June 30. As part of the report, the County Superintendent shall certify whether or not the county office of education is able to meet its financial obligations for the remainder of the current fiscal year and, based on current forecasts, for two subsequent fiscal years. (Micaela Ochoa)
11A Information Item
12. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS (overview) Committee members may provide or report on recent committee activities.
1. Budget Study Committee (Superintendent Gundry, Chair)
2. Policy Subcommittee (Trustee Song, Chair)
3. Joint Legislative Advisory Committee (Trustee Di Salvo, Chair)
4. Head Start Policy Council (Trustee Rossi)
5. Regional Operations Committee [ROP] (Trustee Chang)
6. Santa Clara County School Boards Association Executive Board (Trustee Green)
7. Joint Committee on Child Care (JCCC) (Trustees Song and Di Salvo)
8. Warmenhoven Inclusion Collaborative (Trustee Di Salvo)
9. California School Boards Association (CSBA) Delegate (Trustee Green)
10. California County Boards of Education (CCBE) Board of Directors (Trustee Green)
13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (overview) Requested items by Board members may be addressed at this time.
1. Early Childhood/Strong Start Update, May 6 [tentative date] (Trustee Mah)
2. Charter Schools Workshop, May 7 [tentative date] (Trustee Beauchman)
3. Mindfulness for Students, summer/fall (Trustee Chang)
4. Charter Annual Reports (Trustee Mah)
5. Civics Education/Kids Voting (Trustee Di Salvo)
6. Expulsion/Suspension Rates regarding SCCOE's community schools and charter schools (Trustee Green)
7. Pension offers by Charter Schools (Trustee Di Salvo)
8. Budget priority-potential one-time monies (Trustee Mah)
14. ADJOURNMENT
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