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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.
Meeting went into Recess
Meeting Reconvened
3. The Board will hold a Closed Session to consider the following item:
A. Conference with Legal Counsel -Potential Litigation (Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2)(one case)) (Two claims were received by SCCOE and the Board of Education from the law firm of Alexander Law Group regarding alleged damages caused at Walden West)
B. Subject Matter: Interdistrict Transfer Appeal Filed on Behalf of Student Resident District: East Side Union High School District Desired District: Fremont Union High School District
C. Public Employee Performance Evaluation Title: County Superintendent of Schools (Government Code Section 54957(b)(1))
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. CONSENT ACTION ITEMS
A. *Request Approval of Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of July 15, 2015 (#2163)
8A
B. *Request Approval to Apply for a Non-Competitive CTE Teach Mentor Program Grant (overview) CTE Teach is a program that provides new teacher support to CTE teachers in K-12 districts, ROCP's, community college and charter schools. Teachers from all districts and ROPs in Santa Clara and San Benito counties are eligible to participate in the CTE Teach Program. The program will provide teachers with support and resources in the areas of classroom management, teaching strategies, curriculum development and project based learning methodologies. Administration recommends approval to apply for a non-competitive CTE Teach Mentor Program grant. (Dr. Angelica Ramsey)
8B
C. *Approval of the County Superintendent's Financial Activity Report on Travel/Conferences and Mileage Expenses for April through June 2015 on Job-Related Expenditures (Superintendent Gundry)
8C
D. *Request Approval of Amended Service Agreement-American Fidelity Assurance Company (overview) Health of staff and health of an organization are interdependent. In 2010, SCCOE developed a comprehensive wellness program to encourage staff to support overall well-being and to improve the health and productivity at SCCOE. SCCOE uses an online tool and program, The Vitality Program, to motivate and support staff to improve and maintain health. Administration recommends the approval of Amended Service Agreement-American Fidelity Assurance Company (Philip Gordillo)
8D
E. *Second Reading of Revised Board Policy/Exhibit 5117, BP 5125 and Exhibit 5145.6 (overview) On June 17, 2015 the Policy Development Subcommittee met and approved the revision of BP/Exhibit 5117 Interdistrict Attendance Appeals, BP 5125 Student Records and Exhibit 5145.6 Parental Notifications. Administration recommends adoption of revised Board Policy/Exhibit 5117, BP 5125 and Exhibit 5145.6. (Vice President Song)
8E
9. ACTION ITEM
A. *Request Approval of Contract over $250,000 with San Jose Unified School District, Early Head Start
(overview) The Head Start Program is requesting Board of Education approval of the contract between SCCOE and San Jose Unified School District. This contract was included in the Head Start grant application for the 2015-16 funding year. The cost of this contract is $97,000 per year for a period of five years. Administration recommends approval of contract over $250,000 with San Jose Unified School District, Early Head Start. (Dr. Mary Ann Dewan)
9A
B. *Request Approval of Contract over $250,000 with East Side Union School District, Early Head Start
(overview) The Head Start Program is requesting Board of Education approval of the contract between SCCOE and East Side Union High School District. This contract was included in the Head Start grant application for the 2015-16 funding year. The cost of this contract is $194,000 per year for a period of five years. Administration recommends approval of contract over $250,000 with East Side Union High School District, Early Head Start. (Dr. Mary Ann Dewan)
9B
10. INFORMATION ITEM
A. *Walden West Management Taskforce (overview) Walden West is an outdoor science school that is operated by the SCCOE and serves K-12 students. It's operated pursuant to EC Section 8760-8774. The California Outdoor School Association accredited Walden West in 2011 using the Regional Outdoor School Standards. The Walden West Management Task Force was formed by Superintendent Gundry on June 19, 2015. The Task Force is chaired by Mary Ann Dewan, Deputy Superintendent, and Manny Barbara, Vice President, Silicon Valley Education Foundation. The Task Force members are representatives from the community including staff, parents, specialists, law enforcement and school districts. The co-chairs will provide an informational report of the activities of the Task Force to date. (Dr. Mary Ann Dewan)
10A
B. *Follow-Up June 3, 2015 Charter Summit (overview) In accordance with the Settlement Agreement of the litigation tiled "Alum Rock v. SCCBOE et.al." the County Board of Education invited governing boards and superintendents of each school district within the County of Santa Clara to a Summit on June 3, 2015 regarding policy and procedures surrounding approval and operation of charter schools in the County of Santa Clara. The County Board will discuss the June 3 Charter Summit and implications for follow-up. (Dr. Angelica Ramsey)
10B
C . *Success Rate in Community and Institutional Schools - Challenges and Academic Outcomes
(overview) Staff will facilitate a discussion about the current status of Alternative School Accountability in California. (Dr. Mary Ann Dewan and Dr. Angelica Ramsey)
10C
D. *Opportunity Youth Academy (overview) The Santa Clara County Office of Education is launching a drop-out reengagement program for Opportunity Youth. Opportunity Youth is defined as a student who is 16 to 24 years of age, who has dropped out of a traditional high school program and has not yet completed a high school diploma and is unemployed. The Opportunity Youth Academy will open on August 24, 2015 at three sites. Staff will provide a report about this new program. (Dr. Mary Ann Dewan)
10D
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. Santa Clara County School Boards Association Executive Board (Trustee Green)
6. Joint Committee on Child Care (JCCC) (Trustees Song and Di Salvo)
7. Warmenhoven Inclusion Collaborative (Trustee Di Salvo)
8. California School Boards Association (CSBA) Delegate (Trustee Green)
9. 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. Mindfulness for Students, September 16 (Trustee Chang)
2. Civics Education/Kids Voting, September 16 (Trustee Di Salvo)
3. Local Control Funding Formula's (LCFF) effect on the Grand Jury's proposal for school districts consolidation (Trustee Di Salvo)
4. Budget Priorities (Trustee Kamei)
5. Strengthening Economic Security for County Residents (Trustee Green)
6. Best Practices and Roles of School Resource Officers (SROs) in Schools and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) (Trustee Chang)
13. ADJOURNMENT
Jul 29, 2015 Regular Meeting #2164
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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.
Meeting went into Recess
Meeting Reconvened
3. The Board will hold a Closed Session to consider the following item:
A. Conference with Legal Counsel -Potential Litigation (Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2)(one case)) (Two claims were received by SCCOE and the Board of Education from the law firm of Alexander Law Group regarding alleged damages caused at Walden West)
B. Subject Matter: Interdistrict Transfer Appeal Filed on Behalf of Student Resident District: East Side Union High School District Desired District: Fremont Union High School District
C. Public Employee Performance Evaluation Title: County Superintendent of Schools (Government Code Section 54957(b)(1))
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. CONSENT ACTION ITEMS
A. *Request Approval of Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of July 15, 2015 (#2163)
8A
B. *Request Approval to Apply for a Non-Competitive CTE Teach Mentor Program Grant (overview) CTE Teach is a program that provides new teacher support to CTE teachers in K-12 districts, ROCP's, community college and charter schools. Teachers from all districts and ROPs in Santa Clara and San Benito counties are eligible to participate in the CTE Teach Program. The program will provide teachers with support and resources in the areas of classroom management, teaching strategies, curriculum development and project based learning methodologies. Administration recommends approval to apply for a non-competitive CTE Teach Mentor Program grant. (Dr. Angelica Ramsey)
8B
C. *Approval of the County Superintendent's Financial Activity Report on Travel/Conferences and Mileage Expenses for April through June 2015 on Job-Related Expenditures (Superintendent Gundry)
8C
D. *Request Approval of Amended Service Agreement-American Fidelity Assurance Company (overview) Health of staff and health of an organization are interdependent. In 2010, SCCOE developed a comprehensive wellness program to encourage staff to support overall well-being and to improve the health and productivity at SCCOE. SCCOE uses an online tool and program, The Vitality Program, to motivate and support staff to improve and maintain health. Administration recommends the approval of Amended Service Agreement-American Fidelity Assurance Company (Philip Gordillo)
8D
E. *Second Reading of Revised Board Policy/Exhibit 5117, BP 5125 and Exhibit 5145.6 (overview) On June 17, 2015 the Policy Development Subcommittee met and approved the revision of BP/Exhibit 5117 Interdistrict Attendance Appeals, BP 5125 Student Records and Exhibit 5145.6 Parental Notifications. Administration recommends adoption of revised Board Policy/Exhibit 5117, BP 5125 and Exhibit 5145.6. (Vice President Song)
8E
9. ACTION ITEM
A. *Request Approval of Contract over $250,000 with San Jose Unified School District, Early Head Start
(overview) The Head Start Program is requesting Board of Education approval of the contract between SCCOE and San Jose Unified School District. This contract was included in the Head Start grant application for the 2015-16 funding year. The cost of this contract is $97,000 per year for a period of five years. Administration recommends approval of contract over $250,000 with San Jose Unified School District, Early Head Start. (Dr. Mary Ann Dewan)
9A
B. *Request Approval of Contract over $250,000 with East Side Union School District, Early Head Start
(overview) The Head Start Program is requesting Board of Education approval of the contract between SCCOE and East Side Union High School District. This contract was included in the Head Start grant application for the 2015-16 funding year. The cost of this contract is $194,000 per year for a period of five years. Administration recommends approval of contract over $250,000 with East Side Union High School District, Early Head Start. (Dr. Mary Ann Dewan)
9B
10. INFORMATION ITEM
A. *Walden West Management Taskforce (overview) Walden West is an outdoor science school that is operated by the SCCOE and serves K-12 students. It's operated pursuant to EC Section 8760-8774. The California Outdoor School Association accredited Walden West in 2011 using the Regional Outdoor School Standards. The Walden West Management Task Force was formed by Superintendent Gundry on June 19, 2015. The Task Force is chaired by Mary Ann Dewan, Deputy Superintendent, and Manny Barbara, Vice President, Silicon Valley Education Foundation. The Task Force members are representatives from the community including staff, parents, specialists, law enforcement and school districts. The co-chairs will provide an informational report of the activities of the Task Force to date. (Dr. Mary Ann Dewan)
10A
B. *Follow-Up June 3, 2015 Charter Summit (overview) In accordance with the Settlement Agreement of the litigation tiled "Alum Rock v. SCCBOE et.al." the County Board of Education invited governing boards and superintendents of each school district within the County of Santa Clara to a Summit on June 3, 2015 regarding policy and procedures surrounding approval and operation of charter schools in the County of Santa Clara. The County Board will discuss the June 3 Charter Summit and implications for follow-up. (Dr. Angelica Ramsey)
10B
C . *Success Rate in Community and Institutional Schools - Challenges and Academic Outcomes
(overview) Staff will facilitate a discussion about the current status of Alternative School Accountability in California. (Dr. Mary Ann Dewan and Dr. Angelica Ramsey)
10C
D. *Opportunity Youth Academy (overview) The Santa Clara County Office of Education is launching a drop-out reengagement program for Opportunity Youth. Opportunity Youth is defined as a student who is 16 to 24 years of age, who has dropped out of a traditional high school program and has not yet completed a high school diploma and is unemployed. The Opportunity Youth Academy will open on August 24, 2015 at three sites. Staff will provide a report about this new program. (Dr. Mary Ann Dewan)
10D
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. Santa Clara County School Boards Association Executive Board (Trustee Green)
6. Joint Committee on Child Care (JCCC) (Trustees Song and Di Salvo)
7. Warmenhoven Inclusion Collaborative (Trustee Di Salvo)
8. California School Boards Association (CSBA) Delegate (Trustee Green)
9. 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. Mindfulness for Students, September 16 (Trustee Chang)
2. Civics Education/Kids Voting, September 16 (Trustee Di Salvo)
3. Local Control Funding Formula's (LCFF) effect on the Grand Jury's proposal for school districts consolidation (Trustee Di Salvo)
4. Budget Priorities (Trustee Kamei)
5. Strengthening Economic Security for County Residents (Trustee Green)
6. Best Practices and Roles of School Resource Officers (SROs) in Schools and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) (Trustee Chang)
13. ADJOURNMENT
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