Video index

1. CALL TO ORDER

A. Roll Call (Including Action on Absences if Necessary)

B. Adoption of Agenda

C. Pledge of Allegiance

2. EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH: (overview) The Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) recognizes ten employees each year for outstanding service to students, parents, coworkers and customers. Eliot Guernsey is being honored as the Employee of the Month for February for his outstanding skills and accomplishments on the job, dedication to exceptional service and commitment to excellence.

3. STUDENT RECOGNITION: (overview) As part of the County Board of Education Student Recognition Program, the Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) recognizes five students each year who have overcome significant obstacles to reach their personal and academic goals. Saneya Howard is being honored as the Student of the Year for Regional Occupational Program and Curriculum and Instruction for her academic achievements, leadership skills, good attendance, citizenship and character and perseverance in pursuing her goals.

4. 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.

12. INFORMATION ITEMS

A. *Student Services Branch Report, Part II: Special Education and Migrant Education
(overview) Each Branch has been charged with providing a report of Branch programs and activities. This report of the Student Services Branch will focus on Special Education and Migrant Education. (Dr. Mary Ann Dewan)

12A. Information Item

B. *Head Start Monthly Board Reports
(overview) As per the Head Start Act, all Head Start agencies are required to provide program information to the Board of Education. January 2015 report will be provided for review. (Dr. Mary Ann Dewan)

12B. Information Item

C. *First Reading of Recommended Deletion of Board Policy 6162.54
(overview) On March 4, 2015, the Policy Development Subcommittee met and approved deletion of BP 6162.54 Test Integrity/Test Preparation. (Superintendent Gundry)

12C. Information Item

D. *First Reading of Revised Board Bylaw 9250
(overview) On March 4, 2015, the Policy Development Subcommittee met and approved the revision of BB 9250 Remuneration, Reimbursement and Other Benefits. (Superintendent Gundry)

12D. Information Item

5. The Board will hold a Closed Session to consider the following item:

A. Subject Matter: Inter-District Transfer Appeal Filed on Behalf of Student Resident District: Mountain Elementary School District (Santa Cruz County) Desired District: Loma Prieta Joint Union School District (Santa Clara County)

Meeting went into Recess

Meeting Reconvened

OPEN SESSION Immediately Following Closed Session

6. Report of actions taken in Closed Session

7. 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.

10. CONSENT ACTION ITEMS

A. *Request Approval of Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of March 4, 2015 (#2155)

10A. Consent Action Item

B. *Request Approval of Minutes of Special Board Meeting of March 4, 2015 (#2155-S1)

10B. Consent Action Item

C. *Request Acceptance of Donations Donations were made to the Student and Business Services Branch. Administration recommends acceptance of donations. (Superintendent Gundry)

10C. Consent Action Item

D. *Request Approval for Travel Reimbursement for Expenditures for Board Members' Attendance to the Water Cooler Conference on March 23-24, 2015 in Sacramento, California Since the Water Cooler conference on March 23-24, 2015 in Sacramento, California is not under the pre-approved travel items list, this request for travel reimbursement for expenditures is being brought to the Board for approval. Administration recommends approval of travel reimbursement for expenditures for the Water Cooler conference on March 23-24, 2015 in Sacramento, California. (Superintendent Gundry)

10D. Consent Action Item

11. PUBLIC HEARINGS

A. *Public Hearing on Charter School Petition Renewal for Rocketship Mateo Sheedy (overview) The Rocketship Mateo Sheedy Charter School was approved by the Santa Clara County Board of Education (County Board) on October 18, 2006, after it was denied by San Jose Unified School District Board of Trustees. The County Board renewed the petition in February 2010 for the period July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2015. On March 12, 2015, the Office of Innovative Schools of the Santa Clara County Office of Education received a renewal petition from Rocketship Mateo Sheedy seeking renewal of its charter. California Education Code Section 47605(b) requires that "no later than 30 days after receiving a petition ... the governing board of the school district shall hold a public hearing on the provisions of the charter, at which time the governing board of the school district shall consider the level of support for the petition by teachers employed by the district, other employees of the district, and parents." This item will be placed on the County Board agenda for a vote on April 25, 2015. (Toni Cordova)

11A. Public Hearing

B *Public Hearing on Charter School Petition Renewal for Rocketship Los Sueños
(overview) The Rocketship Los Sueños Charter School was approved by the Santa Clara County Board of Education (County Board) on June 17, 2009 for the period July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2015. On March 12, 2015, the Office of Innovative Schools of the Santa Clara County Office of Education received a renewal petition from Rocketship Los Sueños seeking renewal of its charter. California Education Code Section 47605(b) requires that "no later than 30 days after receiving a petition ... the governing board of the school district shall hold a public hearing on the provisions of the charter, at which time the governing board of the school district shall consider the level of support for the petition by teachers employed by the district, other employees of the district, and parents." This item will be placed on the County Board agenda for a vote on April 25, 2015. (Toni Cordova)

11B. Public Hearing

D. *First Reading of Revised Board Bylaw 9250
(overview) On March 4, 2015, the Policy Development Subcommittee met and approved the revision of BB 9250 Remuneration, Reimbursement and Other Benefits. (Superintendent Gundry)

D. *First Reading of Revised Board Bylaw 9250
(overview) On March 4, 2015, the Policy Development Subcommittee met and approved the revision of BB 9250 Remuneration, Reimbursement and Other Benefits. (Superintendent Gundry)

13. 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)

14. 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 Schools Annual Reports , April 25 (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)

9. LCFF's effect on the Grand Jury's proposal for school districts consolidation (Trustee Di Salvo)

10. Communications process in LACOE regarding public health for children (Trustee Di Salvo)

11. Discussion on success rate in community and institutional schools - challenges and academic outcomes (Trustee Chang)

8. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

9. 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.

15. ADJOURNMENT

Mar 18, 2015 Regular Meeting #2156

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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. EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH: (overview) The Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) recognizes ten employees each year for outstanding service to students, parents, coworkers and customers. Eliot Guernsey is being honored as the Employee of the Month for February for his outstanding skills and accomplishments on the job, dedication to exceptional service and commitment to excellence.

3. STUDENT RECOGNITION: (overview) As part of the County Board of Education Student Recognition Program, the Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) recognizes five students each year who have overcome significant obstacles to reach their personal and academic goals. Saneya Howard is being honored as the Student of the Year for Regional Occupational Program and Curriculum and Instruction for her academic achievements, leadership skills, good attendance, citizenship and character and perseverance in pursuing her goals.

4. 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.

12. INFORMATION ITEMS

A. *Student Services Branch Report, Part II: Special Education and Migrant Education
(overview) Each Branch has been charged with providing a report of Branch programs and activities. This report of the Student Services Branch will focus on Special Education and Migrant Education. (Dr. Mary Ann Dewan)

12A. Information Item

B. *Head Start Monthly Board Reports
(overview) As per the Head Start Act, all Head Start agencies are required to provide program information to the Board of Education. January 2015 report will be provided for review. (Dr. Mary Ann Dewan)

12B. Information Item

C. *First Reading of Recommended Deletion of Board Policy 6162.54
(overview) On March 4, 2015, the Policy Development Subcommittee met and approved deletion of BP 6162.54 Test Integrity/Test Preparation. (Superintendent Gundry)

12C. Information Item

D. *First Reading of Revised Board Bylaw 9250
(overview) On March 4, 2015, the Policy Development Subcommittee met and approved the revision of BB 9250 Remuneration, Reimbursement and Other Benefits. (Superintendent Gundry)

12D. Information Item

5. The Board will hold a Closed Session to consider the following item:

A. Subject Matter: Inter-District Transfer Appeal Filed on Behalf of Student Resident District: Mountain Elementary School District (Santa Cruz County) Desired District: Loma Prieta Joint Union School District (Santa Clara County)

Meeting went into Recess

Meeting Reconvened

OPEN SESSION Immediately Following Closed Session

6. Report of actions taken in Closed Session

7. 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.

10. CONSENT ACTION ITEMS

A. *Request Approval of Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of March 4, 2015 (#2155)

10A. Consent Action Item

B. *Request Approval of Minutes of Special Board Meeting of March 4, 2015 (#2155-S1)

10B. Consent Action Item

C. *Request Acceptance of Donations Donations were made to the Student and Business Services Branch. Administration recommends acceptance of donations. (Superintendent Gundry)

10C. Consent Action Item

D. *Request Approval for Travel Reimbursement for Expenditures for Board Members' Attendance to the Water Cooler Conference on March 23-24, 2015 in Sacramento, California Since the Water Cooler conference on March 23-24, 2015 in Sacramento, California is not under the pre-approved travel items list, this request for travel reimbursement for expenditures is being brought to the Board for approval. Administration recommends approval of travel reimbursement for expenditures for the Water Cooler conference on March 23-24, 2015 in Sacramento, California. (Superintendent Gundry)

10D. Consent Action Item

11. PUBLIC HEARINGS

A. *Public Hearing on Charter School Petition Renewal for Rocketship Mateo Sheedy (overview) The Rocketship Mateo Sheedy Charter School was approved by the Santa Clara County Board of Education (County Board) on October 18, 2006, after it was denied by San Jose Unified School District Board of Trustees. The County Board renewed the petition in February 2010 for the period July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2015. On March 12, 2015, the Office of Innovative Schools of the Santa Clara County Office of Education received a renewal petition from Rocketship Mateo Sheedy seeking renewal of its charter. California Education Code Section 47605(b) requires that "no later than 30 days after receiving a petition ... the governing board of the school district shall hold a public hearing on the provisions of the charter, at which time the governing board of the school district shall consider the level of support for the petition by teachers employed by the district, other employees of the district, and parents." This item will be placed on the County Board agenda for a vote on April 25, 2015. (Toni Cordova)

11A. Public Hearing

B *Public Hearing on Charter School Petition Renewal for Rocketship Los Sueños
(overview) The Rocketship Los Sueños Charter School was approved by the Santa Clara County Board of Education (County Board) on June 17, 2009 for the period July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2015. On March 12, 2015, the Office of Innovative Schools of the Santa Clara County Office of Education received a renewal petition from Rocketship Los Sueños seeking renewal of its charter. California Education Code Section 47605(b) requires that "no later than 30 days after receiving a petition ... the governing board of the school district shall hold a public hearing on the provisions of the charter, at which time the governing board of the school district shall consider the level of support for the petition by teachers employed by the district, other employees of the district, and parents." This item will be placed on the County Board agenda for a vote on April 25, 2015. (Toni Cordova)

11B. Public Hearing

D. *First Reading of Revised Board Bylaw 9250
(overview) On March 4, 2015, the Policy Development Subcommittee met and approved the revision of BB 9250 Remuneration, Reimbursement and Other Benefits. (Superintendent Gundry)

D. *First Reading of Revised Board Bylaw 9250
(overview) On March 4, 2015, the Policy Development Subcommittee met and approved the revision of BB 9250 Remuneration, Reimbursement and Other Benefits. (Superintendent Gundry)

13. 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)

14. 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 Schools Annual Reports , April 25 (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)

9. LCFF's effect on the Grand Jury's proposal for school districts consolidation (Trustee Di Salvo)

10. Communications process in LACOE regarding public health for children (Trustee Di Salvo)

11. Discussion on success rate in community and institutional schools - challenges and academic outcomes (Trustee Chang)

8. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

9. 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.

15. ADJOURNMENT

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