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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. SUBSTITUTE OF THE YEAR RECOGNITION (overview) The Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) values its substitutes and recognizes substitutes are important in an overall quality education. SCCOE substitutes have a genuine interest in the well-being of students and support the SCCOE mission, vision and goals by sharing their skills and experiences with our students and staff. Tonight, we honor individuals who have shown excellence on the job in this past school year.
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 items:
A. Subject Matter: Inter-District Transfer Appeal Filed on Behalf of Student Resident District: Berryessa School District Desired District: Palo Alto Unified School District
B. Subject Matter: Inter-District Transfer Appeal Filed on Behalf of Student Resident District: Campbell Union High School District Desired District: Palo Alto Unified School District
C. Subject Matter: Inter-District Transfer Appeal Filed on Behalf of Student Resident District: Campbell Union High School District Desired District: Palo Alto Unified School District
D. Public Employee Performance Evaluation Title: County Superintendent of Schools (Government Code Section 54957(b)(1))
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. ACTION ITEM
A. *Decision on Rocketship Franklin-McKinley Charter School Petition (overview) The Santa Clara County Office of Education, Office of Innovative Schools received a charter petition for Rocketship Franklin-McKinley on May 12, 2015. This Petition was submitted on appeal from Franklin-McKinley School District, having been denied by the District's Board of Education on April 14, 2015. A public hearing was held on May 20, 2015. The board must "either grant or deny the charter within 60 days of receipt of the petition." (Ed. Code, §47605, subd. (b).) Based upon staff's review of the petition, staff recommends that the Board adopt the Resolution to Approve with noted requirements. (Don Bolce)
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10. CONSENT ACTION ITEMS
A. *Request Approval of Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of June 3, 2015 (#2161)
10A
B. *Approval of the County Superintendent's Financial Activity Report on Travel/Conferences and Mileage Expenses for May 2015 on Job-Related Expenditures (Superintendent Gundry)
10B
C. *Request Approval to Continue Contract with The Vitality Group (overview) In September 2010, the Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) created and implemented a wellness program for its employees in support of its goal to "be the premier employer in Santa Clara County with an organizational culture that supports employee success." The SCCOE utilizes The Vitality Group to encourage its employees to engage in healthy behaviors. Employees are eligible to earn points for completing activities that improve health such as exercising or lowering blood pressure, cholesterol, weight or blood glucose. The cost for 2015-16 will be $148,371. Administration recommends approval to continue contract with The Vitality Group. (Philip Gordillo)
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D. *Request Approval to Contract with American Fidelity (overview) The Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) uses an online tool and program, The Vitality Group, to motivate and support staff to improve and maintain health. When staff completes healthy activities, they earn points. Beginning July 1, 2015, SCCOE staff who achieves a designated point level with in the wellness program year will earn an employer-sponsored wellness Flexible Spending Account. Administration recommends contract approval with American Fidelity. (Philip Gordillo)
10D
E. *Request Adoption of the 2015-16 Resolution According to the Provisions of Article XIII, Section 36 of the State to Approve the Spending Plan for the Education Protection Account (EPA) for 2015-16
(overview) On November 6, 2012, the voters of California approved Proposition 30, which temporarily increases the state's sales tax and the personal income tax rates for upper-income taxpayers. Part of the revenue generated would be used to support increased Local Educational Agency (LEA) funding, with the remainder helping to balance the state budget. The creation of the EPA by Proposition 30 also comes with some accountability components. One requirement includes approval of the spending plan by the governing board, during a public meeting. Administration recommends the adoption of the 2015-16 resolution to approve the spending plan for the Education Protection Account. (Micaela Ochoa)
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10F
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.
10. CONSENT ACTION ITEMS
E. *Request Adoption of the 2015-16 Resolution According to the Provisions of Article XIII, Section 36 of the State to Approve the Spending Plan for the Education Protection Account (EPA) for 2015-16
(overview) On November 6, 2012, the voters of California approved Proposition 30, which temporarily increases the state's sales tax and the personal income tax rates for upper-income taxpayers. Part of the revenue generated would be used to support increased Local Educational Agency (LEA) funding, with the remainder helping to balance the state budget. The creation of the EPA by Proposition 30 also comes with some accountability components. One requirement includes approval of the spending plan by the governing board, during a public meeting. Administration recommends the adoption of the 2015-16 resolution to approve the spending plan for the Education Protection Account. (Micaela Ochoa)
11. ACTION ITEMS
A. *Request Adoption of the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)
(overview) Pursuant to Education Code 52062(b)(1), the Santa Clara County Office of Education held a public hearing to solicit the recommendations and comments of members of the public regarding the specific actions and expenditures proposed to be included in the Local Control Accountability Plan. This public hearing was held on June 10, 2015. Administration recommends adoption of the Local Control Accountability Plan. (Dr. Mary Ann Dewan)
11A
B. *Request Approval of Contract over $250,000 with FIRST 5 Santa Clara County
(overview) The Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) came before the Board on February 4, 2015 to request approval to submit a grant application to the California Department of Education (CDE). If funded, the grant would enable Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) work to continue in Santa Clara County. A requirement was that the application be jointly submitted by a lead agency representing the local QRIS consortium and a local educational agency. FIRST 5 Santa Clara County will serve as the lead agency for the Santa Clara County grant application and has requested that the SCCOE serve as the local educational agency for this grant submission. Administration recommends the approval of contract over $250,000 with FIRST 5 Santa Clara County. (Dr. Mary Ann Dewan)
11B
C. *Request Adoption of the Santa Clara County Office of Education Annual Budget for 2015-16
(overview) Education Code 1622 states that on or before July 1 of each fiscal year, the County Board of Education shall adopt an annual budget for the budget year and shall file
the budget with the Superintendent of Public Instruction. Administration recommends adoption of the Santa Clara County Office of Education Annual Budget for 2015-16. (Micaela Ochoa)
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D. *Request Approval for the 2015-16 Real Estate Leases
(overview) On July 16, 2014, the Board approved the leased properties as presented. This action item is an update to the leased properties for FY 2015-16 which are being renewed. Funds have been incorporated for the leases in the 2015-16 budget. Administration recommends approval for the 2015-16 real estate leases. (Micaela Ochoa)
11D
12. INFORMATION ITEMS
A. *Head Start Report (overview) As per the Head Start Act, all Head Start agencies are required to provide program information to the Board of Education. This report will cover April 2015. (Dr. Mary Ann Dewan)
12A
B. *State Preschool Annual Program Self-Evaluation (overview) The California Department of Education, Early Education and Support Division contracts with the Santa Clara County Office of Education require that the State Preschool Program conduct an annual program Self-Evaluation to the Governing Board. (Dr. Mary Ann Dewan)
12B
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. Mindfulness for Students, September 16 (Trustee Chang)
2. Civics Education/Kids Voting, September 16 (Trustee Di Salvo)
3. LCFF's effect on the Grand Jury's proposal for school districts consolidation (Trustee Di Salvo)
4. Discussion: Success rate in community and institutional schools - challenges and academic outcomes (Trustee Chang)
5. Discussion/update on Universal Student ID Foster Youth Database, July 15 (Trustee Green)
6. Follow-Up to the June 3 Charter Summit-Special Meeting (Trustee Song)
15. 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. SUBSTITUTE OF THE YEAR RECOGNITION (overview) The Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) values its substitutes and recognizes substitutes are important in an overall quality education. SCCOE substitutes have a genuine interest in the well-being of students and support the SCCOE mission, vision and goals by sharing their skills and experiences with our students and staff. Tonight, we honor individuals who have shown excellence on the job in this past school year.
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 items:
A. Subject Matter: Inter-District Transfer Appeal Filed on Behalf of Student Resident District: Berryessa School District Desired District: Palo Alto Unified School District
B. Subject Matter: Inter-District Transfer Appeal Filed on Behalf of Student Resident District: Campbell Union High School District Desired District: Palo Alto Unified School District
C. Subject Matter: Inter-District Transfer Appeal Filed on Behalf of Student Resident District: Campbell Union High School District Desired District: Palo Alto Unified School District
D. Public Employee Performance Evaluation Title: County Superintendent of Schools (Government Code Section 54957(b)(1))
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. ACTION ITEM
A. *Decision on Rocketship Franklin-McKinley Charter School Petition (overview) The Santa Clara County Office of Education, Office of Innovative Schools received a charter petition for Rocketship Franklin-McKinley on May 12, 2015. This Petition was submitted on appeal from Franklin-McKinley School District, having been denied by the District's Board of Education on April 14, 2015. A public hearing was held on May 20, 2015. The board must "either grant or deny the charter within 60 days of receipt of the petition." (Ed. Code, §47605, subd. (b).) Based upon staff's review of the petition, staff recommends that the Board adopt the Resolution to Approve with noted requirements. (Don Bolce)
7A
10. CONSENT ACTION ITEMS
A. *Request Approval of Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of June 3, 2015 (#2161)
10A
B. *Approval of the County Superintendent's Financial Activity Report on Travel/Conferences and Mileage Expenses for May 2015 on Job-Related Expenditures (Superintendent Gundry)
10B
C. *Request Approval to Continue Contract with The Vitality Group (overview) In September 2010, the Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) created and implemented a wellness program for its employees in support of its goal to "be the premier employer in Santa Clara County with an organizational culture that supports employee success." The SCCOE utilizes The Vitality Group to encourage its employees to engage in healthy behaviors. Employees are eligible to earn points for completing activities that improve health such as exercising or lowering blood pressure, cholesterol, weight or blood glucose. The cost for 2015-16 will be $148,371. Administration recommends approval to continue contract with The Vitality Group. (Philip Gordillo)
10C
D. *Request Approval to Contract with American Fidelity (overview) The Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) uses an online tool and program, The Vitality Group, to motivate and support staff to improve and maintain health. When staff completes healthy activities, they earn points. Beginning July 1, 2015, SCCOE staff who achieves a designated point level with in the wellness program year will earn an employer-sponsored wellness Flexible Spending Account. Administration recommends contract approval with American Fidelity. (Philip Gordillo)
10D
E. *Request Adoption of the 2015-16 Resolution According to the Provisions of Article XIII, Section 36 of the State to Approve the Spending Plan for the Education Protection Account (EPA) for 2015-16
(overview) On November 6, 2012, the voters of California approved Proposition 30, which temporarily increases the state's sales tax and the personal income tax rates for upper-income taxpayers. Part of the revenue generated would be used to support increased Local Educational Agency (LEA) funding, with the remainder helping to balance the state budget. The creation of the EPA by Proposition 30 also comes with some accountability components. One requirement includes approval of the spending plan by the governing board, during a public meeting. Administration recommends the adoption of the 2015-16 resolution to approve the spending plan for the Education Protection Account. (Micaela Ochoa)
10E
10F
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.
10. CONSENT ACTION ITEMS
E. *Request Adoption of the 2015-16 Resolution According to the Provisions of Article XIII, Section 36 of the State to Approve the Spending Plan for the Education Protection Account (EPA) for 2015-16
(overview) On November 6, 2012, the voters of California approved Proposition 30, which temporarily increases the state's sales tax and the personal income tax rates for upper-income taxpayers. Part of the revenue generated would be used to support increased Local Educational Agency (LEA) funding, with the remainder helping to balance the state budget. The creation of the EPA by Proposition 30 also comes with some accountability components. One requirement includes approval of the spending plan by the governing board, during a public meeting. Administration recommends the adoption of the 2015-16 resolution to approve the spending plan for the Education Protection Account. (Micaela Ochoa)
11. ACTION ITEMS
A. *Request Adoption of the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)
(overview) Pursuant to Education Code 52062(b)(1), the Santa Clara County Office of Education held a public hearing to solicit the recommendations and comments of members of the public regarding the specific actions and expenditures proposed to be included in the Local Control Accountability Plan. This public hearing was held on June 10, 2015. Administration recommends adoption of the Local Control Accountability Plan. (Dr. Mary Ann Dewan)
11A
B. *Request Approval of Contract over $250,000 with FIRST 5 Santa Clara County
(overview) The Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) came before the Board on February 4, 2015 to request approval to submit a grant application to the California Department of Education (CDE). If funded, the grant would enable Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) work to continue in Santa Clara County. A requirement was that the application be jointly submitted by a lead agency representing the local QRIS consortium and a local educational agency. FIRST 5 Santa Clara County will serve as the lead agency for the Santa Clara County grant application and has requested that the SCCOE serve as the local educational agency for this grant submission. Administration recommends the approval of contract over $250,000 with FIRST 5 Santa Clara County. (Dr. Mary Ann Dewan)
11B
C. *Request Adoption of the Santa Clara County Office of Education Annual Budget for 2015-16
(overview) Education Code 1622 states that on or before July 1 of each fiscal year, the County Board of Education shall adopt an annual budget for the budget year and shall file
the budget with the Superintendent of Public Instruction. Administration recommends adoption of the Santa Clara County Office of Education Annual Budget for 2015-16. (Micaela Ochoa)
11C
D. *Request Approval for the 2015-16 Real Estate Leases
(overview) On July 16, 2014, the Board approved the leased properties as presented. This action item is an update to the leased properties for FY 2015-16 which are being renewed. Funds have been incorporated for the leases in the 2015-16 budget. Administration recommends approval for the 2015-16 real estate leases. (Micaela Ochoa)
11D
12. INFORMATION ITEMS
A. *Head Start Report (overview) As per the Head Start Act, all Head Start agencies are required to provide program information to the Board of Education. This report will cover April 2015. (Dr. Mary Ann Dewan)
12A
B. *State Preschool Annual Program Self-Evaluation (overview) The California Department of Education, Early Education and Support Division contracts with the Santa Clara County Office of Education require that the State Preschool Program conduct an annual program Self-Evaluation to the Governing Board. (Dr. Mary Ann Dewan)
12B
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. Mindfulness for Students, September 16 (Trustee Chang)
2. Civics Education/Kids Voting, September 16 (Trustee Di Salvo)
3. LCFF's effect on the Grand Jury's proposal for school districts consolidation (Trustee Di Salvo)
4. Discussion: Success rate in community and institutional schools - challenges and academic outcomes (Trustee Chang)
5. Discussion/update on Universal Student ID Foster Youth Database, July 15 (Trustee Green)
6. Follow-Up to the June 3 Charter Summit-Special Meeting (Trustee Song)
15. ADJOURNMENT
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