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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. Kelly Brewer from the Purchasing Department is being honored as the Employee of the Month for January 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 (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
4. The Board will hold a Closed Session to consider the following items:
A. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Writ Petition vs. Campbell Union High School District and County Board of Education in Santa Clara County Superior Court Relating to Expulsion Appeal (case name is confidential because of minor's privacy rights)
B. Conference with Legal Counsel -Pending Litigation - Student's Writ Petition vs. Morgan Hill Unified School District and County Board of Education in Santa Clara County Superior Court Relating to Expulsion Appeal (case name is confidential because of minor's privacy rights)
C. Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraphs (d)(2) and (e)(2) of Government Code Section 54956.9: 1 case
D. Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraphs (d)(2) and (e)(3) of Government Code Section 54956.9: 1 case
OPEN SESSION Immediately Following Closed Session
5. Report of actions taken in Closed Session
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS OF PERSONS DESIRING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD (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. BOARD CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence addressed to the Santa Clara County Board of Education. Correspondence addressed to individual board members will be mailed to them directly.
Board Correspondence
10. PUBLIC HEARING
A. *Public Hearing on the Legacy Academy Countywide Charter Petition (Overview) On November 20, 2015, the Charter Schools Office of the Santa Clara County Office of Education received a countywide charter petition from the founding team of the Legacy Academy. Legacy Academy is seeking approval to establish and operate a public charter middle school for county-wide benefit, serving students in grades 6-8 for a proposed charter term of five years beginning in August 2017. Legacy Academy plans to begin operation with 120 6th grade students in 2017-18 and add a new grade level each year. At full capacity, Legacy Academy will operate at 360 students in 2019-20. California Education Code Section 47605.6 (b) requires that "no later than 60 days after receiving a petition" the County Board of Education "shall hold a public hearing on the provisions of the charter, at which time the county board of education shall consider the level of support for the petition by teachers, parents or guardians, and the school districts where the charter school petitioner proposes to place school facilities." This item will be placed on the March 2, 2016 board agenda for a decision. (Dr. Angelica Ramsey)
10A
Meeting went into Recess
Meeting Reconvened
11. CONSENT ACTION ITEMS
A. *Request Approval of Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of December 9, 2015 (#2172)
11A
B. *Request Approval of Minutes of Special Board Meeting of December 14, 2015 (#2172-S1)
11B
C. *Request Approval to Accept the Non-Competitive Grant from FIRST 5 Santa Clara County (overview) A non-competitive grant was offered by FIRST 5, Santa Clara County to provide quality learning services to support the implementation of Race to the Top and the Child Signature Program. The grant will support the vision, mission and planning of the Inclusion Collaborative and supports inclusive practices. The Santa Clara County Office of Education will receive $163,436 to implement these areas of work. Administration recommends approval to accept the non-competitive grant from FIRST 5 Santa Clara County. (Dr. Steve Olmos)
11C
D. *Request Approval to Accept the FIRST 5 Santa Clara County (FIRST 5) Race to the Top Program Agreement (overview) The Head Start program is participating in the Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge (RTTC-ELC) grant received from the California State Department of Education and administered by First 5 Santa Clara County. As part of the Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) in Santa Clara County, the grant will provide Head Start teaching staff with on-site coaching and reflective practices and consultation services in alignment with site ratings and Quality Improvement Plans for the purpose of supporting sites and in advancement on the California Quality Continuum Rating Matrix. Administration recommends acceptance of the FIRST 5 Santa Clara County (FIRST 5) Race to the Top Program Agreement. (Dr. Steve Olmos)
11D
E. *Request Approval to Accept the Heising-Simons Foundation Grant (overview) A non-competitive grant was offered by the Heising-Simons Foundation to the Head Start program to support and strengthen the home/school connection. The program will implement a math take-home project to strengthen the parent engagement strategy and build capacity in the teaching team, family advocates and parents to further strengthen the link between the classroom and the home. The Early Learning Services/Head Start program will receive $88,965 to implement the program. Administration recommends approval to accept the Heising-Simons Foundation Grant. (Dr. Steve Olmos)
11E
12. ACTION ITEMS
A. *Request Adoption of the Budget Revisions for the Period Ending November 30, 2015 (overview) This report reflects budget revisions for the month of November 2015. Administration recommends adoption of the budget revisions for the period ending November 2015. (Mark Skvarna)
12A
B. *Request Approval of Contract Exceeding $250,000 for WestEd/Advancing Excellence in Early Education (E3) Institute (overview) With the passage of AB 212 in September 2000, the Santa Clara County Office of Education has been under contract with the California Department of Education to disburse professional growth and training stipends to child care workers. The Local Early Education Planning Council of Santa Clara County has recommended that the funds be passed through directly to the recipients via the WestEd/Advancing Excellence in Early Education (E3) Institute in the amount of $308,021. Funds have been incorporated in the 2015-16 budget. Administration recommends approval of contract exceeding $250,000 for WestEd/Advancing Excellence in Early Education (E3) Institute. (Dr. Steve Olmos)
12B
13. INFORMATION ITEMS
A. *Santa Clara County Office of Education 2014-15 Annual Financial Audit Report (overview) Education Code Section 41020.3 states that by January 13 of each year, the governing body of each local education agency shall review, at a public meeting, the annual audit of the local education agency for the prior year, any audit exceptions identified in that audit, the recommendations or findings of any management letter issued by the auditor, and any description of correction or plans to correct any exceptions or management letter issue. The 2014-15 audit report noted two audit findings and the SCCOE's responses to those findings are reported in the "Schedule of Audit Findings and Questioned Costs" section of the audit report. (Mark Skvarna)
13A
B. *Appointments to County Board Committees 2016 (Overview) The Board President will present the appointments to the County Board Committees for the 2016 calendar year. (Superintendent Gundry)
13B
C. *Charter Schools Update (Overview) At a special meeting on December 14, 2015, the County Board of Education requested a standing item regarding charter schools on every regular board meeting agenda. (Dr. Angelica Ramsey)
13C
14. 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)
15. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (overview) Requested items by Board members may be addressed at this time.
1. Board Study Session on Charter Schools, Quarterly (March, June, September, December)
2. Best Practices and Roles of School Resource Officers (SROs) in Schools and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) - Study has begun. Initial discussion scheduled for Nov 19, 2015 meeting of the Juvenile Justice Special Committee (JJSC). Report to the Board tentatively set for summer 2016. (Trustee Chang)
3. Budget Priorities Discussed at Budget Study Committee on Nov 20, 2015 (Trustee Kamei)
4. Update on SJ/SV 2020 . Credo Report, spring 2016 (Trustee Di Salvo)
5. Detailed Report on SCCOE Foster Youth Program, Feb 2016 (Trustee Mah)
6. Head Start Update Transfer of student information from Head Start to Kindergarten, Mental Health Programs, Feb 2016 (Trustee Di Salvo)
7. Equity for API students in higher education, Mar 2016 (Trustee Song)
8. Billy DeFrank Center presentation, (Trustee Green)
9. Charter School Reviews, spring 2016 (Trustee Mah)
10. Strengthening Economic Security for County Residents, spring 2016 (Trustee Green)
16. ADJOURNMENT
Jan 13, 2016 Regular Meeting #2173
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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. Kelly Brewer from the Purchasing Department is being honored as the Employee of the Month for January 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 (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
4. The Board will hold a Closed Session to consider the following items:
A. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Writ Petition vs. Campbell Union High School District and County Board of Education in Santa Clara County Superior Court Relating to Expulsion Appeal (case name is confidential because of minor's privacy rights)
B. Conference with Legal Counsel -Pending Litigation - Student's Writ Petition vs. Morgan Hill Unified School District and County Board of Education in Santa Clara County Superior Court Relating to Expulsion Appeal (case name is confidential because of minor's privacy rights)
C. Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraphs (d)(2) and (e)(2) of Government Code Section 54956.9: 1 case
D. Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraphs (d)(2) and (e)(3) of Government Code Section 54956.9: 1 case
OPEN SESSION Immediately Following Closed Session
5. Report of actions taken in Closed Session
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS OF PERSONS DESIRING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD (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. BOARD CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence addressed to the Santa Clara County Board of Education. Correspondence addressed to individual board members will be mailed to them directly.
Board Correspondence
10. PUBLIC HEARING
A. *Public Hearing on the Legacy Academy Countywide Charter Petition (Overview) On November 20, 2015, the Charter Schools Office of the Santa Clara County Office of Education received a countywide charter petition from the founding team of the Legacy Academy. Legacy Academy is seeking approval to establish and operate a public charter middle school for county-wide benefit, serving students in grades 6-8 for a proposed charter term of five years beginning in August 2017. Legacy Academy plans to begin operation with 120 6th grade students in 2017-18 and add a new grade level each year. At full capacity, Legacy Academy will operate at 360 students in 2019-20. California Education Code Section 47605.6 (b) requires that "no later than 60 days after receiving a petition" the County Board of Education "shall hold a public hearing on the provisions of the charter, at which time the county board of education shall consider the level of support for the petition by teachers, parents or guardians, and the school districts where the charter school petitioner proposes to place school facilities." This item will be placed on the March 2, 2016 board agenda for a decision. (Dr. Angelica Ramsey)
10A
Meeting went into Recess
Meeting Reconvened
11. CONSENT ACTION ITEMS
A. *Request Approval of Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of December 9, 2015 (#2172)
11A
B. *Request Approval of Minutes of Special Board Meeting of December 14, 2015 (#2172-S1)
11B
C. *Request Approval to Accept the Non-Competitive Grant from FIRST 5 Santa Clara County (overview) A non-competitive grant was offered by FIRST 5, Santa Clara County to provide quality learning services to support the implementation of Race to the Top and the Child Signature Program. The grant will support the vision, mission and planning of the Inclusion Collaborative and supports inclusive practices. The Santa Clara County Office of Education will receive $163,436 to implement these areas of work. Administration recommends approval to accept the non-competitive grant from FIRST 5 Santa Clara County. (Dr. Steve Olmos)
11C
D. *Request Approval to Accept the FIRST 5 Santa Clara County (FIRST 5) Race to the Top Program Agreement (overview) The Head Start program is participating in the Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge (RTTC-ELC) grant received from the California State Department of Education and administered by First 5 Santa Clara County. As part of the Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) in Santa Clara County, the grant will provide Head Start teaching staff with on-site coaching and reflective practices and consultation services in alignment with site ratings and Quality Improvement Plans for the purpose of supporting sites and in advancement on the California Quality Continuum Rating Matrix. Administration recommends acceptance of the FIRST 5 Santa Clara County (FIRST 5) Race to the Top Program Agreement. (Dr. Steve Olmos)
11D
E. *Request Approval to Accept the Heising-Simons Foundation Grant (overview) A non-competitive grant was offered by the Heising-Simons Foundation to the Head Start program to support and strengthen the home/school connection. The program will implement a math take-home project to strengthen the parent engagement strategy and build capacity in the teaching team, family advocates and parents to further strengthen the link between the classroom and the home. The Early Learning Services/Head Start program will receive $88,965 to implement the program. Administration recommends approval to accept the Heising-Simons Foundation Grant. (Dr. Steve Olmos)
11E
12. ACTION ITEMS
A. *Request Adoption of the Budget Revisions for the Period Ending November 30, 2015 (overview) This report reflects budget revisions for the month of November 2015. Administration recommends adoption of the budget revisions for the period ending November 2015. (Mark Skvarna)
12A
B. *Request Approval of Contract Exceeding $250,000 for WestEd/Advancing Excellence in Early Education (E3) Institute (overview) With the passage of AB 212 in September 2000, the Santa Clara County Office of Education has been under contract with the California Department of Education to disburse professional growth and training stipends to child care workers. The Local Early Education Planning Council of Santa Clara County has recommended that the funds be passed through directly to the recipients via the WestEd/Advancing Excellence in Early Education (E3) Institute in the amount of $308,021. Funds have been incorporated in the 2015-16 budget. Administration recommends approval of contract exceeding $250,000 for WestEd/Advancing Excellence in Early Education (E3) Institute. (Dr. Steve Olmos)
12B
13. INFORMATION ITEMS
A. *Santa Clara County Office of Education 2014-15 Annual Financial Audit Report (overview) Education Code Section 41020.3 states that by January 13 of each year, the governing body of each local education agency shall review, at a public meeting, the annual audit of the local education agency for the prior year, any audit exceptions identified in that audit, the recommendations or findings of any management letter issued by the auditor, and any description of correction or plans to correct any exceptions or management letter issue. The 2014-15 audit report noted two audit findings and the SCCOE's responses to those findings are reported in the "Schedule of Audit Findings and Questioned Costs" section of the audit report. (Mark Skvarna)
13A
B. *Appointments to County Board Committees 2016 (Overview) The Board President will present the appointments to the County Board Committees for the 2016 calendar year. (Superintendent Gundry)
13B
C. *Charter Schools Update (Overview) At a special meeting on December 14, 2015, the County Board of Education requested a standing item regarding charter schools on every regular board meeting agenda. (Dr. Angelica Ramsey)
13C
14. 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)
15. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (overview) Requested items by Board members may be addressed at this time.
1. Board Study Session on Charter Schools, Quarterly (March, June, September, December)
2. Best Practices and Roles of School Resource Officers (SROs) in Schools and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) - Study has begun. Initial discussion scheduled for Nov 19, 2015 meeting of the Juvenile Justice Special Committee (JJSC). Report to the Board tentatively set for summer 2016. (Trustee Chang)
3. Budget Priorities Discussed at Budget Study Committee on Nov 20, 2015 (Trustee Kamei)
4. Update on SJ/SV 2020 . Credo Report, spring 2016 (Trustee Di Salvo)
5. Detailed Report on SCCOE Foster Youth Program, Feb 2016 (Trustee Mah)
6. Head Start Update Transfer of student information from Head Start to Kindergarten, Mental Health Programs, Feb 2016 (Trustee Di Salvo)
7. Equity for API students in higher education, Mar 2016 (Trustee Song)
8. Billy DeFrank Center presentation, (Trustee Green)
9. Charter School Reviews, spring 2016 (Trustee Mah)
10. Strengthening Economic Security for County Residents, spring 2016 (Trustee Green)
16. ADJOURNMENT
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