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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.
3. The Board will hold a Closed Session to consider the following items:
A. Subject Matter: Interdistrict Transfer Appeal Filed on Behalf of Student Resident District: Hayward Unified School District (Alameda County) Desired District: Milpitas Unified School District (Santa Clara County)
B. Subject Matter: Interdistrict Transfer Appeal Filed on Behalf of Student Resident District: Berryessa Union School District Desired District: Milpitas Unified School District
C. Subject Matter: Interdistrict Transfer Appeal Filed on Behalf of Student Resident District: Los Banos Unified School District (Merced County) Desired District: Milpitas Unified School District (Santa Clara County)
Meeting went into Recess
Meeting Reconvened
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. PUBLIC HEARING
A. *Public Hearing on the Material Revision to Alpha Public Schools: Jose Hernandez Middle School Charter Petition
(overview) On August 20, 2015, the Santa Clara County Board of Education received a request from Alpha Public Schools requesting a material revision to the Alpha Jose Hernandez Middle School Charter Petition currently authorized by the Santa Clara County Board of Education. This Alpha Charter School was authorized on appeal from the Alum Rock School District in 2013 as a grades 6-8 school and opened in fall 2014. The requested material revision would add grade 5 beginning in fall 2016 and would increase the projected full enrollment from 468 to 560 students for the grades 5-8 school. This item will be placed on the October 7, 2015 board agenda for a decision. (Dr. Angelica Ramsey)
8A
9. CONSENT ACTION ITEMS
A. *Request Approval of Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of August 12, 2015 (#2165)
9A
B. *Request Adoption of Resolution for Signature Authorizations on the Contract with the California Department of Education (overview) The ongoing contract, CRET-5040, with the California Department of Education (CDE) and the Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE), Local Planning Council, must be signed and returned to the Department of Education for the funds to be released from the CDE to the SCCOE. In order to continue receiving funds, the CDE requires a resolution by the Governing Board on an annual basis authorizing designated personnel to sign contracts. Administration recommends adoption of resolution for signature authorizations on the contract with the CDE. (Dr. Mary Ann Dewan)
9B
C. *Request Approval for the Submission of an El Camino Hospital Community Benefit Program Grant Application (overview) El Camino Hospital, through its Community Benefit Program, has encouraged the Head Start Program to submit a grant application to support the health and well-being of children who are receiving Early Head Start services. If funded, the Santa Clara County Office of Education would receive $80,724 to provide health and social services for infants and toddlers. Administration recommends the approval for the submission of an El Camino Hospital Community Benefit Program Grant application. (Dr. Mary Ann Dewan)
9C
D. *Request Approval of Grant Agreement 2016-117-016 between FIRST 5 Santa Clara County and the Santa Clara County Office of Education -- CSPP
(overview) The grant agreement 2016-117-016 between FIRST 5 Santa Clara County and the Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) is for the purpose of maintaining and improving quality of California State Preschool Programs (CSPP). The SCCOE will receive a CSPP-QRIS Block Grant in the amount of $288,726 for Round 1 which is the term of 7/1/2015 through 12/31/2015. Administration recommends approval of grant agreement 2016-117-016 with FIRST 5 Santa Clara County. (Dr. Mary Ann Dewan)
9D
E. *Request Approval for Silicon Valley Children's Fund Contract (overview) Foster Youth and Homeless Educational Services (FYHES) has collaborated with Silicon Valley Children's Fund (SVCF), Department of Family and Children's Services (DFCS) and National Hispanic University (NHU) in support of the Summer Credit Recovery Program since 2011. The Summer School Credit Recovery program offers students an opportunity to regain core credits in English and math. The program was created as an alternative to summer school programs that could only offer elective units. Students can accrue up to 10 high school credits in one summer. Administration recommends approval for Silicon Valley Children's Fund Contract. (Dr. Mary Ann Dewan)
9E
F. *Request Acceptance of Donations (overview) Donations were made to Inclusion Collaborative-Student Services Branch and to Media and Communications-Office of the Superintendent. Administration recommends acceptance of donations. (Superintendent Gundry)
9F
10. ACTION ITEMS
A. * Request Approval of Contract Over $250,000 with Via West Services (overview) This is a renewal of a previous agreement. Walden West has utilized Via West's facilities for many years. Via provides cabins and meals that allows Walden West to serve twice as many students each week. By using the Via West campus in Cupertino, Walden West can offer schools a choice between a five or four day program. Administration recommends approval of contract over $250,000 with Via West Services. (Dr. Mary Ann Dewan)
10A
11. INFORMATION ITEMS
A. *FosterVision Project Status Update
(overview) This presentation will provide an update on the status of the FosterVision project. The project gathers data from Santa Clara County school districts, the Department of Family and Children's Services and the Juvenile Probation Department to identify students who are involved in one or both agencies so that they may receive the most appropriate and effective services. (David Wu and Dr. Mary Ann Dewan)
11A
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. The July 2015 report will be presented. (Dr. Mary Ann Dewan)
11B
12. 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)
13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (overview) Requested items by Board members may be addressed at this time.
1. Mindfulness for Students, September 16 (Trustee Chang)
2. Special Education Facilities Study, September 16 (Trustee Di Salvo)
3. Civics Education/Kids Voting, October 7 (Trustee Di Salvo)
4. Local Control Funding Formula's (LCFF) effect on the Grand Jury's proposal for school districts consolidation, Fall (Trustee Di Salvo)
5. Budget Priorities, Fall (Trustee Kamei)
6. Strengthening Economic Security for County Residents (Trustee Green)
7. Best Practices and Roles of School Resource Officers (SROs) in Schools and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) (Trustee Chang)
8. Discussion on How Will the SCCOE Address the Achievement Gap (Trustee Di Salvo)
14. 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 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.
3. The Board will hold a Closed Session to consider the following items:
A. Subject Matter: Interdistrict Transfer Appeal Filed on Behalf of Student Resident District: Hayward Unified School District (Alameda County) Desired District: Milpitas Unified School District (Santa Clara County)
B. Subject Matter: Interdistrict Transfer Appeal Filed on Behalf of Student Resident District: Berryessa Union School District Desired District: Milpitas Unified School District
C. Subject Matter: Interdistrict Transfer Appeal Filed on Behalf of Student Resident District: Los Banos Unified School District (Merced County) Desired District: Milpitas Unified School District (Santa Clara County)
Meeting went into Recess
Meeting Reconvened
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. PUBLIC HEARING
A. *Public Hearing on the Material Revision to Alpha Public Schools: Jose Hernandez Middle School Charter Petition
(overview) On August 20, 2015, the Santa Clara County Board of Education received a request from Alpha Public Schools requesting a material revision to the Alpha Jose Hernandez Middle School Charter Petition currently authorized by the Santa Clara County Board of Education. This Alpha Charter School was authorized on appeal from the Alum Rock School District in 2013 as a grades 6-8 school and opened in fall 2014. The requested material revision would add grade 5 beginning in fall 2016 and would increase the projected full enrollment from 468 to 560 students for the grades 5-8 school. This item will be placed on the October 7, 2015 board agenda for a decision. (Dr. Angelica Ramsey)
8A
9. CONSENT ACTION ITEMS
A. *Request Approval of Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of August 12, 2015 (#2165)
9A
B. *Request Adoption of Resolution for Signature Authorizations on the Contract with the California Department of Education (overview) The ongoing contract, CRET-5040, with the California Department of Education (CDE) and the Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE), Local Planning Council, must be signed and returned to the Department of Education for the funds to be released from the CDE to the SCCOE. In order to continue receiving funds, the CDE requires a resolution by the Governing Board on an annual basis authorizing designated personnel to sign contracts. Administration recommends adoption of resolution for signature authorizations on the contract with the CDE. (Dr. Mary Ann Dewan)
9B
C. *Request Approval for the Submission of an El Camino Hospital Community Benefit Program Grant Application (overview) El Camino Hospital, through its Community Benefit Program, has encouraged the Head Start Program to submit a grant application to support the health and well-being of children who are receiving Early Head Start services. If funded, the Santa Clara County Office of Education would receive $80,724 to provide health and social services for infants and toddlers. Administration recommends the approval for the submission of an El Camino Hospital Community Benefit Program Grant application. (Dr. Mary Ann Dewan)
9C
D. *Request Approval of Grant Agreement 2016-117-016 between FIRST 5 Santa Clara County and the Santa Clara County Office of Education -- CSPP
(overview) The grant agreement 2016-117-016 between FIRST 5 Santa Clara County and the Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) is for the purpose of maintaining and improving quality of California State Preschool Programs (CSPP). The SCCOE will receive a CSPP-QRIS Block Grant in the amount of $288,726 for Round 1 which is the term of 7/1/2015 through 12/31/2015. Administration recommends approval of grant agreement 2016-117-016 with FIRST 5 Santa Clara County. (Dr. Mary Ann Dewan)
9D
E. *Request Approval for Silicon Valley Children's Fund Contract (overview) Foster Youth and Homeless Educational Services (FYHES) has collaborated with Silicon Valley Children's Fund (SVCF), Department of Family and Children's Services (DFCS) and National Hispanic University (NHU) in support of the Summer Credit Recovery Program since 2011. The Summer School Credit Recovery program offers students an opportunity to regain core credits in English and math. The program was created as an alternative to summer school programs that could only offer elective units. Students can accrue up to 10 high school credits in one summer. Administration recommends approval for Silicon Valley Children's Fund Contract. (Dr. Mary Ann Dewan)
9E
F. *Request Acceptance of Donations (overview) Donations were made to Inclusion Collaborative-Student Services Branch and to Media and Communications-Office of the Superintendent. Administration recommends acceptance of donations. (Superintendent Gundry)
9F
10. ACTION ITEMS
A. * Request Approval of Contract Over $250,000 with Via West Services (overview) This is a renewal of a previous agreement. Walden West has utilized Via West's facilities for many years. Via provides cabins and meals that allows Walden West to serve twice as many students each week. By using the Via West campus in Cupertino, Walden West can offer schools a choice between a five or four day program. Administration recommends approval of contract over $250,000 with Via West Services. (Dr. Mary Ann Dewan)
10A
11. INFORMATION ITEMS
A. *FosterVision Project Status Update
(overview) This presentation will provide an update on the status of the FosterVision project. The project gathers data from Santa Clara County school districts, the Department of Family and Children's Services and the Juvenile Probation Department to identify students who are involved in one or both agencies so that they may receive the most appropriate and effective services. (David Wu and Dr. Mary Ann Dewan)
11A
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. The July 2015 report will be presented. (Dr. Mary Ann Dewan)
11B
12. 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)
13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (overview) Requested items by Board members may be addressed at this time.
1. Mindfulness for Students, September 16 (Trustee Chang)
2. Special Education Facilities Study, September 16 (Trustee Di Salvo)
3. Civics Education/Kids Voting, October 7 (Trustee Di Salvo)
4. Local Control Funding Formula's (LCFF) effect on the Grand Jury's proposal for school districts consolidation, Fall (Trustee Di Salvo)
5. Budget Priorities, Fall (Trustee Kamei)
6. Strengthening Economic Security for County Residents (Trustee Green)
7. Best Practices and Roles of School Resource Officers (SROs) in Schools and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) (Trustee Chang)
8. Discussion on How Will the SCCOE Address the Achievement Gap (Trustee Di Salvo)
14. ADJOURNMENT
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