2. 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.

3. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

4. 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.

5. CONSENT ACTION ITEMS

A. *Request Approval of Minutes of Special Board Meeting of March 11, 2015 (#2155-S2)

5A. Consent Action Item

B. *Request Approval of Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of March 18, 2015 (#2156)

5B. Consent Action Item

C. *Request Acceptance of Donations A Donation was made to the Student Services Branch for the Special Education Department. Administration recommends acceptance of donation. (Superintendent Gundry)

5C. Consent Action Item

D. *Request Approval to Accept the Tobacco-Use Prevention Education (TUPE) Tier 1 Grant (overview) Tobacco-free certified school districts, direct funded charter schools and COEs are encouraged to apply for a non-competitive TUPE Tier 1 Grant for the amount of $9,000. These funds are to be expended over the course of three (3) years and used to maintain and enforce a tobacco-free school policy as well as fund the administration of the California Health Kids Survey. This grant will enable us to apply on behalf of Orchard and Lakeside Districts and support them in their tobacco-prevention and cessation efforts. Administration recommends accepting the Tobacco-Use Prevention Education (TUPE) Tier 1 Grant. (Dr. Angelica Ramsey)

5D. Consent Action Item

E. *Request Approval of Award Bid to Premier Builders for $116,910 (overview) Premier Builders (Bid #19-14-15) was selected through the bid process to provide construction services for the Early Learning Services Department, Head Start Program. Premier Builders will renovate restrooms at the Rouleau Head Start site in order to comply with licensing, ADA and supervision requirements. Funding has been incorporated into the FY 2014-15 budget to cover these expenses. Administration recommends approval of award bid to Premier Builders for $116,910. (Dr. Mary Ann Dewan)

5E. Consent Action Item

F. *Request Approval of Purchase Order Exceeding $100,000 (overview) The Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) is standardized on a variety of Microsoft products for its networking, desktop, and database services. We have taken advantage of significant savings available through a statewide Microsoft licensing vehicle approved for all California educational institutions. Since we have now consolidated a large number of licenses for renewal under this agreement, the total for updating the licensing groups altogether is $133,233.18. Funding has been incorporated for this purpose in the 2014-15 budget. Administration recommends approval of purchase order exceeding $100,000 for SHI International Corporation. (Phil Benfield)

5F. Consent Action Item

G. *Request Adoption of Second Reading of Revised Board Bylaw 9250 (overview) On March 4, 2015, the Policy Development Subcommittee met and approved the revision of Board Bylaw 9250 Remuneration, Reimbursement and Other Benefits. Administration recommends adoption of Second Reading of Revised BB 9250. (Vice President Song)

5G. Consent Action Item

H. *Request Adoption of Second Reading of Recommended Deletion of Board Policy 6162.54 (overview) On March 4, 2015, the Policy Development Subcommittee met and approved the deletion of BP 6162.54 Test Integrity/Test Preparation. Administration recommends adoption of Second Reading of Recommended Deletion of BP 6162.54. (Vice President Song)

5H. Consent Action Item

6. HEAD START TRAINING

A. *Head Start Governance Training for Governing Board and Review of Head Start Staffing (overview) Per Head Start Act, Section 642(d)(3), members of the governing body receive effective and ongoing training and technical assistance to ensure that they understand the information they receive and are able to provide effective oversight of, make appropriate decisions for, and participate in programs of the Head Start agency. Jerry Gomez, consultant to Head Start, will provide the training. Following the training, staff will be available to answer questions to the items noted in the presentation, including on slide 6, "Activities to support the active engagement of families in the program", "program recruitment" and "decisions regarding employment of program staff." (Dr. Mary Ann Dewan)

6A. Head Start Training

7. ACTION ITEMS

A. *Settlement of Litigation (Alum Rock Union Elementary School v. SCCBOE et al. (Santa Clara County Superior Court Case No. 114-cv-260070) (overview) The parties to the lawsuit titled, Alum Rock Union Elementary School v. SCCBOE et al. reached a settlement of their dispute during mediation before the Honorable Patrick Mahoney on February 24, 2015, subject to final SCCOE Board and the Plaintiff Districts' Board of Education. Administration recommends approval of the Settlement Agreement and the approval of payment to Sheppard Mullion, SCCOE's Board's litigation counsel; in the amount of not to exceed $250,000 which includes costs of preparation of the administrative record and mediation related costs. (Maribel Medina)

7A. Action Item

B. *Request Approval of Budget Revision to the Head Start Program (overview) The Head Start program requests a budget revision for the FY 2014-15 basic grant. The requested revision will allow the program to purchase supplies and meet the program objectives and liquidate by July 30, 2015. This budget revision requires Board of Education and Policy Council approval. Administration recommends approval of budget revision to the Head Start Program. (Dr. Mary Ann Dewan)

7B. Action Item

B. *Request Approval of Budget Revision to the Head Start Program (overview) The Head Start program requests a budget revision for the FY 2014-15 basic grant. The requested revision will allow the program to purchase supplies and meet the program objectives and liquidate by July 30, 2015. This budget revision requires Board of Education and Policy Council approval. Administration recommends approval of budget revision to the Head Start Program. (Dr. Mary Ann Dewan)

8. INFORMATION ITEMS

A. *Presentation from Equal Opportunity Schools (overview) Equal Opportunity Schools' (EOS) mission is to ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed in challenging high school courses. This evening's presentation will cover EOS data report on the last two years' of work, partnerships with school districts and continuing partnership recommendations. (Dr. Angelica Ramsey)

8A. Information Item

B. *Student Services Branch Report, Part II Continued: 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 Migrant Education. It will provide the Board with program information, an update of the status of key initiatives for the 2014-15 school year and share the impact of the program in the community. (Dr. Mary Ann Dewan)

8B. Information

C. *Office of Innovative Schools Website (overview) In an effort to increase transparency and access to information regarding the Santa Clara County Board of Education's authorized charter schools, the Office of Innovative Schools, working in partnership with the Santa Clara County Office of Education's Technology Branch has revised its web site to create a clearer and more informative resource for our Board, charter leaders, families and the community. Staff will provide an overview of the site. (Toni Cordova)

8C. Information

9. 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)

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

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

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

11. Charter Schools Study Session: Criteria on renewals (Trustee Chang)

11. ADJOURNMENT

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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 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.

3. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

4. 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.

5. CONSENT ACTION ITEMS

A. *Request Approval of Minutes of Special Board Meeting of March 11, 2015 (#2155-S2)

5A. Consent Action Item

B. *Request Approval of Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of March 18, 2015 (#2156)

5B. Consent Action Item

C. *Request Acceptance of Donations A Donation was made to the Student Services Branch for the Special Education Department. Administration recommends acceptance of donation. (Superintendent Gundry)

5C. Consent Action Item

D. *Request Approval to Accept the Tobacco-Use Prevention Education (TUPE) Tier 1 Grant (overview) Tobacco-free certified school districts, direct funded charter schools and COEs are encouraged to apply for a non-competitive TUPE Tier 1 Grant for the amount of $9,000. These funds are to be expended over the course of three (3) years and used to maintain and enforce a tobacco-free school policy as well as fund the administration of the California Health Kids Survey. This grant will enable us to apply on behalf of Orchard and Lakeside Districts and support them in their tobacco-prevention and cessation efforts. Administration recommends accepting the Tobacco-Use Prevention Education (TUPE) Tier 1 Grant. (Dr. Angelica Ramsey)

5D. Consent Action Item

E. *Request Approval of Award Bid to Premier Builders for $116,910 (overview) Premier Builders (Bid #19-14-15) was selected through the bid process to provide construction services for the Early Learning Services Department, Head Start Program. Premier Builders will renovate restrooms at the Rouleau Head Start site in order to comply with licensing, ADA and supervision requirements. Funding has been incorporated into the FY 2014-15 budget to cover these expenses. Administration recommends approval of award bid to Premier Builders for $116,910. (Dr. Mary Ann Dewan)

5E. Consent Action Item

F. *Request Approval of Purchase Order Exceeding $100,000 (overview) The Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) is standardized on a variety of Microsoft products for its networking, desktop, and database services. We have taken advantage of significant savings available through a statewide Microsoft licensing vehicle approved for all California educational institutions. Since we have now consolidated a large number of licenses for renewal under this agreement, the total for updating the licensing groups altogether is $133,233.18. Funding has been incorporated for this purpose in the 2014-15 budget. Administration recommends approval of purchase order exceeding $100,000 for SHI International Corporation. (Phil Benfield)

5F. Consent Action Item

G. *Request Adoption of Second Reading of Revised Board Bylaw 9250 (overview) On March 4, 2015, the Policy Development Subcommittee met and approved the revision of Board Bylaw 9250 Remuneration, Reimbursement and Other Benefits. Administration recommends adoption of Second Reading of Revised BB 9250. (Vice President Song)

5G. Consent Action Item

H. *Request Adoption of Second Reading of Recommended Deletion of Board Policy 6162.54 (overview) On March 4, 2015, the Policy Development Subcommittee met and approved the deletion of BP 6162.54 Test Integrity/Test Preparation. Administration recommends adoption of Second Reading of Recommended Deletion of BP 6162.54. (Vice President Song)

5H. Consent Action Item

6. HEAD START TRAINING

A. *Head Start Governance Training for Governing Board and Review of Head Start Staffing (overview) Per Head Start Act, Section 642(d)(3), members of the governing body receive effective and ongoing training and technical assistance to ensure that they understand the information they receive and are able to provide effective oversight of, make appropriate decisions for, and participate in programs of the Head Start agency. Jerry Gomez, consultant to Head Start, will provide the training. Following the training, staff will be available to answer questions to the items noted in the presentation, including on slide 6, "Activities to support the active engagement of families in the program", "program recruitment" and "decisions regarding employment of program staff." (Dr. Mary Ann Dewan)

6A. Head Start Training

7. ACTION ITEMS

A. *Settlement of Litigation (Alum Rock Union Elementary School v. SCCBOE et al. (Santa Clara County Superior Court Case No. 114-cv-260070) (overview) The parties to the lawsuit titled, Alum Rock Union Elementary School v. SCCBOE et al. reached a settlement of their dispute during mediation before the Honorable Patrick Mahoney on February 24, 2015, subject to final SCCOE Board and the Plaintiff Districts' Board of Education. Administration recommends approval of the Settlement Agreement and the approval of payment to Sheppard Mullion, SCCOE's Board's litigation counsel; in the amount of not to exceed $250,000 which includes costs of preparation of the administrative record and mediation related costs. (Maribel Medina)

7A. Action Item

B. *Request Approval of Budget Revision to the Head Start Program (overview) The Head Start program requests a budget revision for the FY 2014-15 basic grant. The requested revision will allow the program to purchase supplies and meet the program objectives and liquidate by July 30, 2015. This budget revision requires Board of Education and Policy Council approval. Administration recommends approval of budget revision to the Head Start Program. (Dr. Mary Ann Dewan)

7B. Action Item

B. *Request Approval of Budget Revision to the Head Start Program (overview) The Head Start program requests a budget revision for the FY 2014-15 basic grant. The requested revision will allow the program to purchase supplies and meet the program objectives and liquidate by July 30, 2015. This budget revision requires Board of Education and Policy Council approval. Administration recommends approval of budget revision to the Head Start Program. (Dr. Mary Ann Dewan)

8. INFORMATION ITEMS

A. *Presentation from Equal Opportunity Schools (overview) Equal Opportunity Schools' (EOS) mission is to ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed in challenging high school courses. This evening's presentation will cover EOS data report on the last two years' of work, partnerships with school districts and continuing partnership recommendations. (Dr. Angelica Ramsey)

8A. Information Item

B. *Student Services Branch Report, Part II Continued: 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 Migrant Education. It will provide the Board with program information, an update of the status of key initiatives for the 2014-15 school year and share the impact of the program in the community. (Dr. Mary Ann Dewan)

8B. Information

C. *Office of Innovative Schools Website (overview) In an effort to increase transparency and access to information regarding the Santa Clara County Board of Education's authorized charter schools, the Office of Innovative Schools, working in partnership with the Santa Clara County Office of Education's Technology Branch has revised its web site to create a clearer and more informative resource for our Board, charter leaders, families and the community. Staff will provide an overview of the site. (Toni Cordova)

8C. Information

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