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Meeting went into Recess

Meeting Reconvened

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 (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.

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

A. Subject Matter: Interdistrict Transfer Appeal Filed on Behalf of Student Resident District: East Side Union High School District Desired District: Milpitas Unified School District

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 (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. BOARD CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence addressed to the Santa Clara County Board of Education. Correspondence addressed to individual board members will be mailed to them directly.

9. PUBLIC HEARING

A. *Public Hearing on the Renewal to Rocketship Discovery Prep Countywide Charter Petition (overview) The Rocketship Discovery Prep countywide charter petition was approved by the Santa Clara County Board of Education on August 25, 2011 for a period of five years. On January 19, 2016, the Charter Schools Office of the Santa Clara County Office of Education received a petition from Rocketship Education requesting a renewal of Rocketship Discovery Prep's countywide charter petition. This item will be placed on the March 16, 2016 board agenda for a decision. (Dr. Angelica Ramsey)

9A

Meeting went into Recess

Meeting Reconvened

B. *Public Hearing on the Material Revision to Discovery II Charter School Petition (overview) The Discovery II Charter School Petition (grades TK-8) was approved by the Santa Clara County Board of Education (SCCBOE) on March 6, 2013, after it was denied by the San Jose Unified School District Board of Trustees. On February 4, 2015, SCCBOE approved a material revision to add a blended home school option to the Discovery II Charter School petition. On Feb 5, 2016,the Charter Schools Office of the Santa Clara County Office of Education received a request from Discovery II Charter School requesting a material revision to the charter currently authorized by the SCCBOE. This item will be placed on the March 16, 2016 board agenda for a decision. (Dr. Angelica Ramsey)

9B

10. CONSENT ACTION ITEMS

A. *Request Approval of Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of February 3, 2016 (#2175)

10A

B. *Request Approval of the County Superintendent's Financial Activity Report on Travel/Conferences and Mileage Expenses for January 2016 on Job-Related Expenditures (Superintendent Gundry)

10B

C. *Request Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Oak Grove School District for $182,000 (overview) The Sobrato Early Academic Language (SEAL) Model is designed as a comprehensive model of intensive, enriched language and literary education designed for English language learners starting in preschool and continuing through third grade. It was designed by Dr. Laurie Olsen, a national expert in English language learner education. Oak Grove School District will add SEAL in Sakamoto Elementary and Santa Teresa Elementary on their way to becoming a demonstration district. The Santa Clara County Office of Education proposes to fund this project for the district, at a cost not to exceed $182,000. This amount would cover release time for teachers for professional development, SEAL curriculum materials and the district's summer bridge program. Administration recommends approval of memorandum of understanding with Oak Grove School District for $182,000. (Dr. Angelica Ramsey)

10C

D. *Request Adoption of Resolution Recognizing March as Arts Education Month for Schools in Santa Clara County and Recognizing Artspiration in Launching Community Support and Advocacy for the Arts through Education and Awareness (overview) Artspiration is a county-wide arts initiative that supports professional development, student engagement and arts advocacy. The month of March is nationally designated as Arts Education month in supporting and valuing the importance of arts education for our students as a core subject. Administration recommends adoption of resolution recognizing March as Arts Education Month for Schools in Santa Clara County and Recognizing Artspiration in Launching Community Support and Advocacy for the Arts through Education and Awareness. (Superintendent Gundry)

10D

E. *Request Adoption of Resolution Recognizing Support for the My Name, My Identity National Campaign (overview) President Barack Obama welcomed 31 people from more than 25 countries as new citizens of the United States last month during a naturalization ceremony at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. He delivered remarks about how in America "immigration is our origin story. And for more than two centuries, it's remained at the core of our national character; it's our oldest tradition. It's who we are. It's part of what makes us exceptional." Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) sees this story ring true across the 31 school districts we serve. In order to provide an opportunity to build caring cultures that value this diversity in school communities across the country, the SCCOE is partnering with the National Association for Bilingual Education to establish the My Name, My Identify Campaign. Administration recommends adoption of resolution recognizing support for the My Name, My Identity national campaign. (Superintendent Gundry)

10E

F. *Request Approval of Legal Contract Exceeding $100,000 (overview) The legal contract with Hopkins and Carley exceeding $100,000 will be used for legal services related to employment matters. Funding has been incorporated into the legal services 2015-16 budget. Administration recommends approval of legal contract exceeding $100,000. (Superintendent Gundry)

10F

G. *Request Acceptance of Donation (overview) The Alternative Education Department of the Student Services Branch has received a monetary donation. Administration recommends acceptance of donation. (Superintendent Gundry)

10G

11. ACTION ITEMS

A. *Request Adoption of the Budget Revisions for the Month of January 2016 (overview) This report reflects budget revisions for the month of January 2016. Under Fund 100 Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) Pass-Thru, we decreased expenditure budgets by $9,180,525 and we reduced revenue by $9,180,525. On all other funds, we increased expenditure budgets by $3,044,724 and allocated $3,044,724 to provide for these expenditures. (Mark Skvarna)

11A

B. *Request Approval of Contract Over $250,000 with San Andreas Regional Center (SARC) (overview) The Early Start Program (Part C) is provided through a state collaboration of Department of Disabilities (DDS) and California Department of Education (CDE). In Santa Clara County, the SCCOE Early Start Program (ESP) has a long-standing collaboration with our local regional center, San Andreas Regional Center (SARC). We have had a contract with them since 1999-2000 fiscal year. There has been no change in the contract financials from last fiscal year and the funds will continue to be used to support staff, materials, supplies and trainings. If approved, this contract will enable SCCOE Early Start to continue to receive income from SARC and allow continuation of essential services to families, students, districts and the community. Administration recommends approval of contract over $250,000 with San Andreas Regional Center (SARC). (Dr. Steve Olmos)

11B

12. INFORMATION ITEMS

A. * Head Start Mental Health Services and Transfer of Student Information to Kindergarten (overview) At the October 21, 2015 meeting of the Santa Clara County Board of Education, Trustee Di Salvo requested a future staff update on the Head Start Program's mental health services and the transfer of student information to kindergarten teachers. Staff will present an update on mental health services in Head Start and current practice and future plans for the transfer of student information to kindergarten teachers and local districts. (Dr. Steve Olmos)

12A

B. *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. The Board will be presented with an update on the California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) for Magnolia Science Academy and Silicon Valley Flex Charter School. Also covered will be Voices College-Bound Language Academy Morgan Hill and Mount Pleasant enrollment. (Dr. Angelica Ramsey)

12B

C. *Head Start/Early 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 December 2015 report will be provided. (Dr. Steve Olmos)

12C

13. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS (overview) Committee members may provide or report on recent committee activities.

1. Budget Study Committee, next meeting March 9 (Superintendent Gundry, Chair)

2. Policy Subcommittee, next meeting March 2 (Trustee Chang, Chair)

3. Joint Legislative Advisory Committee, next meeting April 20 (Trustee Di Salvo, Chair)

4. Head Start Policy Council, next meeting March 15 (Trustee Mah)

5. Santa Clara County School Boards Association Executive Board, next meeting Feb 24 (Trustee Kamei)

6. Joint Committee on Child Care, next meeting March 9 (JCCC) (Trustees Song and Di Salvo)

7. Warmenhoven Inclusion Collaborative, next meeting June 10 (Trustee Kamei)

8. California School Boards Association (CSBA) Delegate, next meeting May 14-15 (Trustee Kamei)

9. California County Boards of Education (CCBE) Board of Directors, next meeting May 15 (Trustee Kamei)

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

1. Board Study Session on Charter Schools, Quarterly (April 20, June 1, Sept 21, Dec 14)

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. Equity for API students in higher education, Mar 2016 (Trustee Song)

6. Billy DeFrank Center presentation, (Trustee Green)

7. Charter School Reviews, spring 2016 (Trustee Mah)

8. Strengthening Economic Security for County Residents, spring 2016 (Trustee Green)

9. Discussion on the U.S. Department of Education's 2016 National Education Technology Plan (Trustee Di Salvo)

10. Follow-Up to Educator Effectiveness Funds Expenditure Plan?Report of progress and description of how the Professional Development is evaluated, July/Aug (Trustee Di Salvo)

15. ADJOURNMENT

Feb 17, 2016 Regular Meeting #2176

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Meeting went into Recess

Meeting Reconvened

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 (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.

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

A. Subject Matter: Interdistrict Transfer Appeal Filed on Behalf of Student Resident District: East Side Union High School District Desired District: Milpitas Unified School District

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 (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. BOARD CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence addressed to the Santa Clara County Board of Education. Correspondence addressed to individual board members will be mailed to them directly.

9. PUBLIC HEARING

A. *Public Hearing on the Renewal to Rocketship Discovery Prep Countywide Charter Petition (overview) The Rocketship Discovery Prep countywide charter petition was approved by the Santa Clara County Board of Education on August 25, 2011 for a period of five years. On January 19, 2016, the Charter Schools Office of the Santa Clara County Office of Education received a petition from Rocketship Education requesting a renewal of Rocketship Discovery Prep's countywide charter petition. This item will be placed on the March 16, 2016 board agenda for a decision. (Dr. Angelica Ramsey)

9A

Meeting went into Recess

Meeting Reconvened

B. *Public Hearing on the Material Revision to Discovery II Charter School Petition (overview) The Discovery II Charter School Petition (grades TK-8) was approved by the Santa Clara County Board of Education (SCCBOE) on March 6, 2013, after it was denied by the San Jose Unified School District Board of Trustees. On February 4, 2015, SCCBOE approved a material revision to add a blended home school option to the Discovery II Charter School petition. On Feb 5, 2016,the Charter Schools Office of the Santa Clara County Office of Education received a request from Discovery II Charter School requesting a material revision to the charter currently authorized by the SCCBOE. This item will be placed on the March 16, 2016 board agenda for a decision. (Dr. Angelica Ramsey)

9B

10. CONSENT ACTION ITEMS

A. *Request Approval of Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of February 3, 2016 (#2175)

10A

B. *Request Approval of the County Superintendent's Financial Activity Report on Travel/Conferences and Mileage Expenses for January 2016 on Job-Related Expenditures (Superintendent Gundry)

10B

C. *Request Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Oak Grove School District for $182,000 (overview) The Sobrato Early Academic Language (SEAL) Model is designed as a comprehensive model of intensive, enriched language and literary education designed for English language learners starting in preschool and continuing through third grade. It was designed by Dr. Laurie Olsen, a national expert in English language learner education. Oak Grove School District will add SEAL in Sakamoto Elementary and Santa Teresa Elementary on their way to becoming a demonstration district. The Santa Clara County Office of Education proposes to fund this project for the district, at a cost not to exceed $182,000. This amount would cover release time for teachers for professional development, SEAL curriculum materials and the district's summer bridge program. Administration recommends approval of memorandum of understanding with Oak Grove School District for $182,000. (Dr. Angelica Ramsey)

10C

D. *Request Adoption of Resolution Recognizing March as Arts Education Month for Schools in Santa Clara County and Recognizing Artspiration in Launching Community Support and Advocacy for the Arts through Education and Awareness (overview) Artspiration is a county-wide arts initiative that supports professional development, student engagement and arts advocacy. The month of March is nationally designated as Arts Education month in supporting and valuing the importance of arts education for our students as a core subject. Administration recommends adoption of resolution recognizing March as Arts Education Month for Schools in Santa Clara County and Recognizing Artspiration in Launching Community Support and Advocacy for the Arts through Education and Awareness. (Superintendent Gundry)

10D

E. *Request Adoption of Resolution Recognizing Support for the My Name, My Identity National Campaign (overview) President Barack Obama welcomed 31 people from more than 25 countries as new citizens of the United States last month during a naturalization ceremony at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. He delivered remarks about how in America "immigration is our origin story. And for more than two centuries, it's remained at the core of our national character; it's our oldest tradition. It's who we are. It's part of what makes us exceptional." Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) sees this story ring true across the 31 school districts we serve. In order to provide an opportunity to build caring cultures that value this diversity in school communities across the country, the SCCOE is partnering with the National Association for Bilingual Education to establish the My Name, My Identify Campaign. Administration recommends adoption of resolution recognizing support for the My Name, My Identity national campaign. (Superintendent Gundry)

10E

F. *Request Approval of Legal Contract Exceeding $100,000 (overview) The legal contract with Hopkins and Carley exceeding $100,000 will be used for legal services related to employment matters. Funding has been incorporated into the legal services 2015-16 budget. Administration recommends approval of legal contract exceeding $100,000. (Superintendent Gundry)

10F

G. *Request Acceptance of Donation (overview) The Alternative Education Department of the Student Services Branch has received a monetary donation. Administration recommends acceptance of donation. (Superintendent Gundry)

10G

11. ACTION ITEMS

A. *Request Adoption of the Budget Revisions for the Month of January 2016 (overview) This report reflects budget revisions for the month of January 2016. Under Fund 100 Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) Pass-Thru, we decreased expenditure budgets by $9,180,525 and we reduced revenue by $9,180,525. On all other funds, we increased expenditure budgets by $3,044,724 and allocated $3,044,724 to provide for these expenditures. (Mark Skvarna)

11A

B. *Request Approval of Contract Over $250,000 with San Andreas Regional Center (SARC) (overview) The Early Start Program (Part C) is provided through a state collaboration of Department of Disabilities (DDS) and California Department of Education (CDE). In Santa Clara County, the SCCOE Early Start Program (ESP) has a long-standing collaboration with our local regional center, San Andreas Regional Center (SARC). We have had a contract with them since 1999-2000 fiscal year. There has been no change in the contract financials from last fiscal year and the funds will continue to be used to support staff, materials, supplies and trainings. If approved, this contract will enable SCCOE Early Start to continue to receive income from SARC and allow continuation of essential services to families, students, districts and the community. Administration recommends approval of contract over $250,000 with San Andreas Regional Center (SARC). (Dr. Steve Olmos)

11B

12. INFORMATION ITEMS

A. * Head Start Mental Health Services and Transfer of Student Information to Kindergarten (overview) At the October 21, 2015 meeting of the Santa Clara County Board of Education, Trustee Di Salvo requested a future staff update on the Head Start Program's mental health services and the transfer of student information to kindergarten teachers. Staff will present an update on mental health services in Head Start and current practice and future plans for the transfer of student information to kindergarten teachers and local districts. (Dr. Steve Olmos)

12A

B. *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. The Board will be presented with an update on the California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) for Magnolia Science Academy and Silicon Valley Flex Charter School. Also covered will be Voices College-Bound Language Academy Morgan Hill and Mount Pleasant enrollment. (Dr. Angelica Ramsey)

12B

C. *Head Start/Early 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 December 2015 report will be provided. (Dr. Steve Olmos)

12C

13. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS (overview) Committee members may provide or report on recent committee activities.

1. Budget Study Committee, next meeting March 9 (Superintendent Gundry, Chair)

2. Policy Subcommittee, next meeting March 2 (Trustee Chang, Chair)

3. Joint Legislative Advisory Committee, next meeting April 20 (Trustee Di Salvo, Chair)

4. Head Start Policy Council, next meeting March 15 (Trustee Mah)

5. Santa Clara County School Boards Association Executive Board, next meeting Feb 24 (Trustee Kamei)

6. Joint Committee on Child Care, next meeting March 9 (JCCC) (Trustees Song and Di Salvo)

7. Warmenhoven Inclusion Collaborative, next meeting June 10 (Trustee Kamei)

8. California School Boards Association (CSBA) Delegate, next meeting May 14-15 (Trustee Kamei)

9. California County Boards of Education (CCBE) Board of Directors, next meeting May 15 (Trustee Kamei)

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

1. Board Study Session on Charter Schools, Quarterly (April 20, June 1, Sept 21, Dec 14)

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. Equity for API students in higher education, Mar 2016 (Trustee Song)

6. Billy DeFrank Center presentation, (Trustee Green)

7. Charter School Reviews, spring 2016 (Trustee Mah)

8. Strengthening Economic Security for County Residents, spring 2016 (Trustee Green)

9. Discussion on the U.S. Department of Education's 2016 National Education Technology Plan (Trustee Di Salvo)

10. Follow-Up to Educator Effectiveness Funds Expenditure Plan?Report of progress and description of how the Professional Development is evaluated, July/Aug (Trustee Di Salvo)

15. ADJOURNMENT

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