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. Bertie Cooper is being honored as the Employee of the Month for May for her outstanding skills and accomplishments on the job, dedication to exceptional service and commitment to excellence.

3. 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.

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

a) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Government Code §54956.9(d)(1))

(i) 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

(ii) Morgan Hill Unified School District v. Santa Clara County Board of Education, et al, Santa Clara Superior Court Case No. 115CV279961

b) Conference with Legal Counsel -Potential Litigation (Government Code § 54956.9(d)(4)(one case))

Meeting went into Recess

Meeting Reconvened

OPEN SESSION Immediately Following Closed Session

5. Report of actions taken in Closed Session

6. 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.

7. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

8. 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.

9. CONSENT ACTION ITEMS

A. *Request Approval of Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of April 15, 2015 (#2158)

9A

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

9B

C. *Request Approval of Contract Exceeding $100,000 for Excel Learning Academy (overview) The Migrant Education Program places a strong emphasis on powerful summer interventions with a particular emphasis on Algebra readiness. We have contracted with Excel Learning Academy for the past six years to facilitate Math and English-Language Arts intervention during summer. Excel works with Region 1 to tailor a program to meet the specific needs and requirements of the migrant students. The Academy will serve 150 Migrant Education students in grades 2-8 from across Region 1. The contract includes all aspects of the program including transportation. Funds have been incorporated for this purpose in the FY14-15 budget. Administration recommends approval of contract exceeding $100,000 for Excel Learning Academy. (Dr. Mary Ann Dewan)

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D. *Request Approval of Resolution in Support of May 13, 2015 as the California Day of the Teacher (overview) The Association of Mexican American Educators (AMAE) and the California Teachers Association (CTA) co-sponsored the legislation that in 1982 established the California Day of the Teacher. Administration recommends adoption of resolution in support of May 13, 2015 as the California Day of the Teacher. (Superintendent Gundry)

9D

E. *Request Approval of Resolution in Support of May 6, 2015 as National School Nurse Day (overview) National School Nurse Day was established in 1972 to foster a better understanding of the significance of school nurses in the educational setting. School nurses have played a vital role in improving the health and well-being of our nation's children. Administration recommends adoption of resolution in support of May 6, 2015 as National School Nurse Day. (Superintendent Gundry)

9E

F. *Request Approval of Resolution in Support of May 2015 as National Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month (overview) National Asian-Pacific Heritage Month originated in a congressional bill. In 1977, Reps. Frank Horton of New York and Norman Y. Mineta of California introduced a House resolution that called upon the President to proclaim the first week of May as National Asian-Pacific Heritage Week. In 1978, President Jimmy Carter signed a Joint Resolution designating the annual celebration. Administration recommends adoption of resolution in support of May 2015 as National Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month. (Superintendent Gundry)

9F

G. *Request Approval of Resolution in Support of Week of May 17-23, 2015 as Classified School Employee Week (overview) May 17-23 marks the annual Classified School Employee Week, a time for schools and communities statewide to celebrate the work of bus drivers, office and clerical staff, custodians, food service workers, paraprofessionals, maintenance and operations workers and other classified employees who work in a variety of jobs like print services, library and media assistance, security and technology. Administration recommends adoption of resolution in support of week of May 17-23 as Classified School Employee Week. (Superintendent Gundry)

9G

H. * Withdrawal Request of Rocketships 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25 pursuant to the terms of the settlement agreement of Alum Rock Union Elementary School v. SCCBOE et al. (Santa Clara County Superior Court Case No. 114-cv-260070) On April 1, 2015 the Santa Clara County Board of Education (SCCBOE) approved a settlement in the above referenced litigation. The Boards of Education for the four plaintiff districts: Alum Rock Union Elementary, Evergreen, Franklin-McKinley and Mount Pleasant School Districts as well as the Board for Rocketship Education have also approved the settlement agreement. Pursuant to the terms of the Settlement Agreement, Rocketship is required to submit to the SCCBOE a request to withdraw the following 13 charters which were previously approved by the SCCBOE. Staff recommends receipt and approval of the request to withdraw Rocketships 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 21, 22, 23 and 25 and direct staff to notify CDE and provide copies of the notice to the Plaintiff School Districts. (Maribel Medina)

9H

I. * Request Approval of 2015-16 Indirect Cost Rates In compliance with BP 3100, all programs that are not determined to be part of the Santa Clara County Office of Education's administrative activities necessary for the general operations will be charged the State approved indirect cost rate (ICR). Grant programs shall be assessed the State approved ICR, unless waiver is sought from the Superintendent due to funding agency restrictions that limit the ICR to a level less than the State approved ICR. All other programs shall be assessed an indirect fee, which is established by the Superintendent and approved by the County Board. On March 26, 2015, the noted indirect cost rates were reviewed and approved by Cabinet. On April 16, 2015, the indirect cost rates were presented and reviewed at the Budget Study Committee meeting. Administration recommends approval of the proposed indirect cost rates for 2015-16. (Micaela Ochoa)

9I

10. ACTION ITEM

A. Interview Applicants and Possible Provisional Appointment to Santa Clara County Board of Education Trustee Area 3 Seat The Area 3 Trustee seat was vacated on March 31, 2015 when Board Member Leon Beauchman resigned. The Board must make a provisional appointment by May 31, 2015 to the seat or order an election to fill it. If the Board fails to take either action, the Education Code requires that the County Superintendent order an election to fill the vacancy. The Ad Hoc Process Committee appointed by Board President Green has pre-screened applicants for the position and recommended that all the candidates that applied for the vacancy be interviewed by the full Board. The candidates are the following: Judy Chirco, Rosemary Kamei, Debbie Rocha, Ramona Snyder and Robert Varich. Michael Kretsch, who had also applied for the vacancy, submitted a letter dated April 13, 2015 withdrawing from consideration. The Board will interview candidates for the Area 3 Trustee seat and either: pass a resolution making a provisional appointment or pass a resolution calling for an election to fill the vacancy. (Suzanne Carrig)

10A

11. 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)

12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (overview) Requested items by Board members may be addressed at this time.

1. Early Childhood/Strong Start Update, May 20 [tentative date] (Trustee Mah)

2. Charter Schools Workshop

3. Mindfulness for Students, summer/fall (Trustee Chang)

4. Civics Education/Kids Voting (Trustee Di Salvo)

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

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

7. Discussion: Success rate in community and institutional schools - challenges and academic outcomes (Trustee Chang)

13. ADJOURNMENT

May 06, 2015 Regular Meeting #2159

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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. Bertie Cooper is being honored as the Employee of the Month for May for her outstanding skills and accomplishments on the job, dedication to exceptional service and commitment to excellence.

3. 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.

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

a) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Government Code §54956.9(d)(1))

(i) 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

(ii) Morgan Hill Unified School District v. Santa Clara County Board of Education, et al, Santa Clara Superior Court Case No. 115CV279961

b) Conference with Legal Counsel -Potential Litigation (Government Code § 54956.9(d)(4)(one case))

Meeting went into Recess

Meeting Reconvened

OPEN SESSION Immediately Following Closed Session

5. Report of actions taken in Closed Session

6. 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.

7. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

8. 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.

9. CONSENT ACTION ITEMS

A. *Request Approval of Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of April 15, 2015 (#2158)

9A

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

9B

C. *Request Approval of Contract Exceeding $100,000 for Excel Learning Academy (overview) The Migrant Education Program places a strong emphasis on powerful summer interventions with a particular emphasis on Algebra readiness. We have contracted with Excel Learning Academy for the past six years to facilitate Math and English-Language Arts intervention during summer. Excel works with Region 1 to tailor a program to meet the specific needs and requirements of the migrant students. The Academy will serve 150 Migrant Education students in grades 2-8 from across Region 1. The contract includes all aspects of the program including transportation. Funds have been incorporated for this purpose in the FY14-15 budget. Administration recommends approval of contract exceeding $100,000 for Excel Learning Academy. (Dr. Mary Ann Dewan)

9C

D. *Request Approval of Resolution in Support of May 13, 2015 as the California Day of the Teacher (overview) The Association of Mexican American Educators (AMAE) and the California Teachers Association (CTA) co-sponsored the legislation that in 1982 established the California Day of the Teacher. Administration recommends adoption of resolution in support of May 13, 2015 as the California Day of the Teacher. (Superintendent Gundry)

9D

E. *Request Approval of Resolution in Support of May 6, 2015 as National School Nurse Day (overview) National School Nurse Day was established in 1972 to foster a better understanding of the significance of school nurses in the educational setting. School nurses have played a vital role in improving the health and well-being of our nation's children. Administration recommends adoption of resolution in support of May 6, 2015 as National School Nurse Day. (Superintendent Gundry)

9E

F. *Request Approval of Resolution in Support of May 2015 as National Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month (overview) National Asian-Pacific Heritage Month originated in a congressional bill. In 1977, Reps. Frank Horton of New York and Norman Y. Mineta of California introduced a House resolution that called upon the President to proclaim the first week of May as National Asian-Pacific Heritage Week. In 1978, President Jimmy Carter signed a Joint Resolution designating the annual celebration. Administration recommends adoption of resolution in support of May 2015 as National Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month. (Superintendent Gundry)

9F

G. *Request Approval of Resolution in Support of Week of May 17-23, 2015 as Classified School Employee Week (overview) May 17-23 marks the annual Classified School Employee Week, a time for schools and communities statewide to celebrate the work of bus drivers, office and clerical staff, custodians, food service workers, paraprofessionals, maintenance and operations workers and other classified employees who work in a variety of jobs like print services, library and media assistance, security and technology. Administration recommends adoption of resolution in support of week of May 17-23 as Classified School Employee Week. (Superintendent Gundry)

9G

H. * Withdrawal Request of Rocketships 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25 pursuant to the terms of the settlement agreement of Alum Rock Union Elementary School v. SCCBOE et al. (Santa Clara County Superior Court Case No. 114-cv-260070) On April 1, 2015 the Santa Clara County Board of Education (SCCBOE) approved a settlement in the above referenced litigation. The Boards of Education for the four plaintiff districts: Alum Rock Union Elementary, Evergreen, Franklin-McKinley and Mount Pleasant School Districts as well as the Board for Rocketship Education have also approved the settlement agreement. Pursuant to the terms of the Settlement Agreement, Rocketship is required to submit to the SCCBOE a request to withdraw the following 13 charters which were previously approved by the SCCBOE. Staff recommends receipt and approval of the request to withdraw Rocketships 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 21, 22, 23 and 25 and direct staff to notify CDE and provide copies of the notice to the Plaintiff School Districts. (Maribel Medina)

9H

I. * Request Approval of 2015-16 Indirect Cost Rates In compliance with BP 3100, all programs that are not determined to be part of the Santa Clara County Office of Education's administrative activities necessary for the general operations will be charged the State approved indirect cost rate (ICR). Grant programs shall be assessed the State approved ICR, unless waiver is sought from the Superintendent due to funding agency restrictions that limit the ICR to a level less than the State approved ICR. All other programs shall be assessed an indirect fee, which is established by the Superintendent and approved by the County Board. On March 26, 2015, the noted indirect cost rates were reviewed and approved by Cabinet. On April 16, 2015, the indirect cost rates were presented and reviewed at the Budget Study Committee meeting. Administration recommends approval of the proposed indirect cost rates for 2015-16. (Micaela Ochoa)

9I

10. ACTION ITEM

A. Interview Applicants and Possible Provisional Appointment to Santa Clara County Board of Education Trustee Area 3 Seat The Area 3 Trustee seat was vacated on March 31, 2015 when Board Member Leon Beauchman resigned. The Board must make a provisional appointment by May 31, 2015 to the seat or order an election to fill it. If the Board fails to take either action, the Education Code requires that the County Superintendent order an election to fill the vacancy. The Ad Hoc Process Committee appointed by Board President Green has pre-screened applicants for the position and recommended that all the candidates that applied for the vacancy be interviewed by the full Board. The candidates are the following: Judy Chirco, Rosemary Kamei, Debbie Rocha, Ramona Snyder and Robert Varich. Michael Kretsch, who had also applied for the vacancy, submitted a letter dated April 13, 2015 withdrawing from consideration. The Board will interview candidates for the Area 3 Trustee seat and either: pass a resolution making a provisional appointment or pass a resolution calling for an election to fill the vacancy. (Suzanne Carrig)

10A

11. 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)

12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (overview) Requested items by Board members may be addressed at this time.

1. Early Childhood/Strong Start Update, May 20 [tentative date] (Trustee Mah)

2. Charter Schools Workshop

3. Mindfulness for Students, summer/fall (Trustee Chang)

4. Civics Education/Kids Voting (Trustee Di Salvo)

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

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

7. Discussion: Success rate in community and institutional schools - challenges and academic outcomes (Trustee Chang)

13. ADJOURNMENT

May 06, 2015 Regular Meeting #2159

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