The Board shall set the agenda by establishing it as posted. Changes to the posted agenda may only occur as permitted by Education and Government Code including the Brown Act or as described in Board Bylaws. Permitted revisions to the posted agenda include the movement of items from consent to action or reordering the sequence of agenda items.
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Peter Daniels, Chief Public Affairs Officer
Background
In partnership with Opportunity Youth Program, the Santa Clara County Office of Education to implement the #IVoted pilot. This program, designed to foster nonpartisan civic engagement of opportunity youth in Santa Clara County, was created and implemented by the Santa Clara County Office of Education Public Affairs Division and Innovation and Instructional Support – History and Social Sciences, the Opportunity Youth Partnership, and Opportunity Youth Academy to create a voter education campaign. This project focused on professional development for teachers and videos targeting young adults to increase voter turnout during the midterm November 2018 election.
Student Impact
Providing students with high-quality civics education instruction and opportunities to engage in student activities, events, and competitions, Santa Clara County students are developing the skills and knowledge necessary to be contributing citizens in our democracy.
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.
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
The Board of Education will hold a Closed Session to consider the following matter:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9. (54956.9(d)(2).) One case.
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Background
The County Board will hold a hearing and take action on an interdistrict attendance appeal filed on behalf of a student; Resident District: Oak Grove School District, Desired District: Santa Clara Unified School District.
Report of Actions Taken in Closed Session
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Khristel Johnson, Director, Charter Schools Department
Background
The charter for Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep (Fuerza or Rocketship Fuerza or RSF) expires on June 30, 2019. This charter was initially denied by the Alum Rock Union School District as Rocketship Alum Rock, and was approved on appeal to the Santa Clara County Board of Education (County Board) on June 18, 2014. Rocketship Fuerza serves 600 students TK-5 and is seeking an additional five years for a term of July 2019 to June 2024.
On August 31, 2018, the Charter Schools Office of the Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE or County Office of Education) received a petition from Rocketship Fuerza seeking renewal of the charter. California Education Code Section 47607(a) (1) requires that “each renewal shall be for a period of five years.” If the charter was to be renewed by the County Board, the new term of the charter would begin on July 1, 2019, and end on June 30, 2024.
On September 19, 2018, the County Board held a public hearing on the charter school’s petition for renewal.
California Education Code Sections 47605 and 47607, and section 11966.4 of the California Code of Regulations, Title 5 requires that “no later than 30 days after receiving a petition” the County Board of Education “shall hold a public hearing on the provisions of the renewal charter, at which time the county board of education shall consider the level of support for the petition by district teachers, other district employees, and parents or guardians.”
The Education Code further stipulates that the County Board of Education “shall either grant or deny the renewal charter within 60 days of receipt of the petition. However, this date may be extended by an additional 30 days if both parties agree to the extension.”
As per Board Policy 0420.4, Fuerza and SCCOE developed a "Memorandum of Understanding" (MOU) which addresses SCCOE’s best practices regarding the respective fiscal, operational, and administrative responsibilities, and legal relationships. Any other matters not otherwise addressed or resolved by the terms of the Charter, deficiencies in the Charter, or any conditions which may be imposed by SCCBOE will need to be addressed in an addendum to the MOU after the SCCBOE has taken action. This MOU was signed by the petitioner on October 17, 2018.
A copy of the renewal petition can be found here.
CRITERIA FOR RENEWAL OF A CHARTER PETITION
A petition submitted for renewal per Education Code § 47607 shall be considered by the governing board upon receipt with all of the following requirements (California Code of Regulations, Title 5, §11966.4)
CRITERIA FOR APPROVAL OF A CHARTER PETITION
Education Code § 47605 (b) makes clear that governing boards are to be aware “of the intent of the Legislature that charter schools are and should become an integral part of the California educational system and that establishment of charter schools should be encouraged. The [County Board of Education] shall grant a charter for the operation of a school under this part if it is satisfied that granting the charter is consistent with sound educational practice. The [County Board of Education] shall not deny a petition for the establishment of a charter school unless it makes written factual findings to support one or more of the following findings”:
REVIEW OF THE PETITION
Staff reviewed the Petition using the criteria established in California Education Code 47605 (b), 47607, and County Board Policy 0420.4 (c) and found:
1. Determination of Academic Performance
Staff reviewed Fuerza’s academic data and determined that Fuerza has met the criteria “the authority that granted a charter is required to consider increases in pupil academic achievement for all numerically significant pupil subgroups as the most important factor in deciding whether to renew the Charter. (Education Code Section 47607(a)(3)).”
2. Review of the Charter Petition
a. Unsound Educational Program
Staff concluded that Fuerza does provide sufficient information in the Petition to substantiate all of the required elements for a sound educational program.
b. Demonstrably Unlikely to Implement the Program
Staff found facts that demonstrate that the Petitioners are likely to successfully implement the program.
c. Affirmations of each of the conditions required by statute 47605(b)(4)
Staff found that the Petition does contain the required affirmations.
d. Reasonably comprehensive description of the required elements
Staff found that the petition for renewal does contain a reasonably comprehensive description of all the required elements as set forth in the Staff Analysis and Proposed Findings of Fact and set forth in the Proposed Resolution.
e. Exclusive Employer
The petition contains a statement specifying that Fuerza shall be the exclusive employer of employees of the charter school for purposes of the Educational Employment Relations Act.
f. Requirements for Grade-Levels Served, Facility Location, and Students Served
Staff found the renewal petition meets the requirements set forth in statute.
g. Other Criteria in Statute
Staff found the renewal petition meets the requirements set forth in statute.
3. Increases in pupil academic achievement for all groups of pupils served by the Charter School
Staff reviewed Fuerza’s academic data and determined that Fuerza has met the criteria “the authority that granted a charter is required to consider increases in pupil academic achievement for all numerically significant pupil subgroups as the most important factor in deciding whether to renew the Charter. (Education Code Section 47607(a)(3)).”
4. Past performance of the school’s academics, finances, and operations in evaluating the likelihood of future success, along with future plans for improvement if any
Staff finds that Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep meets the criteria for renewal.
REQUESTED ACTION
It is the recommendation of the Charter Staff to approve the Renewal Petition as reviewed in the Staff Analysis and Proposed Findings of Fact, adopt the Board Resolution for approval of renewal of Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep, for the period of July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2024.
Student Impact
The Charter Schools Department provides oversight and monitoring for 22 County Board of Education authorized charter schools. Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep was authorized in 2014 and currently serves 600 students.
Request Approval of Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of September 19, 2018.
Request Approval of Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of October 10, 2018.
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Steve Olmos, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent - Student Services & Support Division
Background
The California Department of Education has developed the School Dashboard Local Indicators to improve and emphasize equity by focusing on student group performance. This new multiple measures systems replaces the former Academic Performance Index (API), which was based solely on testing results, and the federal requirement to calculate Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). These indicators include state and local indicators.
The State Indicators in the New State and Federal Accountability System
Schools, student groups (e.g., race/ethnicity, socioeconomically disadvantaged, English Language Learners, Foster Youth, homeless, and students with disabilities), and progress on the indicators LEAs. The criteria established for the state indicators include: (1) being valid and reliable measures, (2) having comparable, state-level data, and (3) the ability to disaggregate data by student groups. These criteria ensure a common and comparable way of measuring performance on the indicators across the state. The state indicators apply to all Local Education Agencies (is reported through the Dashboard.
Local Indicators in the New State and Federal Accountability
There are several Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) priority areas that do not meet the criteria established for the state indicators. These remaining priority areas are considered local indicators and will be reported as Met, Not Met, or Not Met for Two or More Years for each applicable indicator. Standard can be reported as Met if the LEA gathers the applicable local data and reports the results at a regularly scheduled public meeting of the local governing board. The local indicators only apply at the LEA level. LEAs will use the local indicators to evaluate and report their progress on priority area. The local indicators will only appear on the LEA Dashboard.
The information in the attachment will be reported to the California Department of Education prior to December 1, 2018.
Student Impact
The Alternative Education and Special Education Department within the Student Services Branch provide individualized educational settings for some of the most diverse students within Santa Clara County in collaboration with local districts, community partners, and county agencies. The LCAP and California School Dashboard illustrate, inform, and highlight our unique programs that ensure inclusion, equity, and high-quality education for all of our students in addition to Foster Youth, homeless, and expelled youth services throughout Santa Clara County.
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Peter Daniels, Chief Public Affairs Officer
Background
Wage theft in Santa Clara County and the unsatisfied wage theft adjudications continue to occur. The SCCOE can help deter wage theft in its procurement practices of public work contracts. The resolution would prohibit the award of a competitive bid public works contract to any contractor or subcontractor that has an unsatisfied final non-appealable wage theft judgment.
Student Impact
Implementing wage theft prevention measures supports an economically healthy community and promotes equity and fairness with contracting policies and procedures.
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Peter Daniels, Chief Public Affairs Officer
Background
November is designated as National Native American Heritage Month. In supporting the SCCOE's goals of equity and inclusion, the resolution honors Native American's contributions to our county and some of the local leaders and efforts to ensure Native American history is taught in our schools.
Student Impact
Students recognize and appreciate the contributions of Native Americans to our county and Native American students take pride in their rich heritage.
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Background
The Joint Foster Youth Task Force (JFYTF) was formed by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors and the Santa Clara County Office of Education in March 2017. The task force examined all aspects of foster care and sub groups were created to tackle specific challenges. The Foster Youth Aligned Action Network (FYAAN) was one of the subgroups focusing on employment and education. The recommendations of the JFYTF were presented in September 2018 to a joint meeting representing the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, the Santa Clara County Board of Education and the County Office of Education.
This resolution recognizes that in order for outcomes for Foster Youth in our county to improve, the community needs to coordinate services and set shared goals that will ensure Foster Youth in Santa Clara County achieve parity in education, employment and income.
Student Impact
There are approximately 1,300 children in Foster Care in Santa Clara County who stand to benefit from a coordinated approach to sustained service delivery.
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Background
The following donations were made to the Santa Clara County Office of Education:
| Program: | Special Education, Student Services and Support |
| Donor: | Daegen Waltrip |
| Donation: | $500.00 |
| Program: | Safe and Healthy Schools, Student Services and Support |
| Donor: | Silicon Valley Leadership Group |
| Donation: | $15,141.00 |
Fiscal Implications
The above donations will be deposited in the respective program account.
Student Impact
The above donations will provide funds for Special Education Post Secondary Program and physical education equipment for the Just Run Program.
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Khristel Johnson, Director, Charter Schools Department
Background
At each regular board meeting is a standing agenda item on Charter Schools.
Legacy Academy
An update will be provided on Legacy Academy.
Charter Leaders and Network Leaders Meetings
As part of ongoing training and collaboration, Charter Staff held the Charter Leaders Meeting on October 4. Charter Staff also met with the Network Leaders on October 9.
SB740
Information on the Charter School Facility Grant Program (SB740) will be provided.
Student Impact
The Charter Schools Department provides monitoring and oversight for 22 County Board of Education authorized charter schools serving approximately 10,000 students.
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Megan K. Reilly, Chief Business Officer
Background
Per Board Policy BP3270 we need to do the following:
“When any Santa Clara County Office of Education instructional materials, equipment, supplies, or other personal property with a value less the $25,000 becomes unusable, obsolete, or no longer needed, the Santa Clara County Superintendent of Schools or designee shall notify the Santa Clara County Board of Education by submitting a quarterly report of recorded sales. The report shall include a list of the items sold, income received, and the method of sale.”
Items that are no longer usable by the SCCOE are sold for surplus or disposed of as e-waste.
Fiscal Implications
Funds from the sale of surplus items are deposited into the General Fund.
Student Impact
Students are not impacted by the SCCOE disposing of surplus items.
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Background
The Joint Foster Youth Task Force co-chaired by Dr. Dewan and Supervisor Chavez recently received a final set of recommendations at a joint meeting of Santa Clara County's Children Families and Seniors Committee, the JFYTF and representatives of the Santa Clara County board of Education. The community and others have set about planning to implement the recommendations.
The Foster Youth Aligned Action Network (FYAAN) represents a coalition of stakeholders from government agencies, schools, nonprofits, and the community committed to improving outcomes for foster youth in Santa Clara County (SCC). Its goal is to help youth in the foster care system achieve employment and educational success on par with their peers outside the system. FYAAN hypothesizes that 1) through sharing and leveraging data, the group can improve delivery of educational and employment support services to current or former foster youth of high school age or older, and that 2) improved service delivery will improve educational and employment outcomes for these youth.
What is the difference between FYAAN and JFYTF?
Joint Foster Youth Task Force was formed by Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors and SCCOE in March 2017. The task force met for a year, wrapping up in March 2018. The County Board of Education representative to the JFYTF was Trustee DiSalvo. The task force examined all aspects of foster care and sub groups were created to tackle specific challenges. FYAAN was one of the sub groups and focused on employment and education. 25% of the final Task Force recommendations originated with the FYAAN work group.
What problem is FYAAN addressing?
Current and former foster care youth are not reaching parity with their peers. Currently, former foster care youth are earning an average of $8,300 a year at the age of 24, making it impossible for many to live sustainably. The general population is graduating from high school at a rate of about 86%, but that number for foster care youth is only around 50%. Of those high school graduates only 3% - 9% of former foster youth earn bachelor’s degrees, far short of the CA average of 33% for the general population. FYAAN is addressing the vast disparities in graduation rates and employment opportunities which ultimately lead to low income outcomes.
What is FYAAN’s Goal?
Beginning with the High School class of 2021, 50% of foster youth in Santa Clara County will earn at least $50,000/year by the age of 26.
How will FYAAN solve the parity gap?
FYAAN recognizes that there are many challenges confronting foster youth. FYAAN’s theory of change is rooted in addressing the data gap to create an evidence-based foundation for identifying and addressing the challenges discussed in related research, such as youth engagement or program effectiveness. Note, as a collective impact program, FYAAN represents the coordinated efforts of many organizations and programs. With access to more data, FYAAN’s hypothesis is that we will be able to better track each individual and increase the support they need to reach parity.
Student Impact
The SCCOE has a shared responsibility with community and school districts to advocate for Foster Youth. The FYAAN is a collaborative partnership designed to improve coordination of services to improve outcomes for Foster Youth in SCC.
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Steve Olmos, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent Student Services & Support Division
Background
Complaints filed for SCCOE school sites under the Williams Settlement are limited to insufficient textbooks or instructional materials, unsafe or unhealthy facility conditions or teacher vacancies or mis-assignments.
Williams Complaint Procedures are posted in all classrooms to inform parents, students and teachers of the procedure for making such complaints.
No Williams complaints were received during the July through September 2018 reporting period.
Student Impact
The Williams Report documents complaints about textbooks & instructional materials, teacher assignments & their credentials, and the conditions of our facilities. No complaints were filed this quarter. Through the hard work of involved staff, students are receiving a quality education in these areas.
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Steve Olmos, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent - Student Services & Support Division
Background
As per the Head Start Act, all Head Start agencies are required to provide program information to the Board of Education. Attached are the following reports:
Program Information Report 2017-18 (PIR) –August 2018
Provides information on the progress of services provided to children and families to meet required timelines as per specific indicators and thresholds
Financial Report – HS Basic/EHS Basic Total Grant Award –August 2018
Provides the status of program budget and financial oversight
In-Kind Contribution Required –August 2018
Indicates the progress of required matching contribution required by grant ($6,676,866)
Administration Cost Limitation –August 2018
Limits the amounts of funds charged as development and administrative costs to 15%
Purchase Card Summary –August 2018
Serves as an oversight check of program expenses
California Child Food Program Summary Reports (USDA) –August 2018
Serves as an oversight check of program expense
Enrollment Report –August 2018
Summarizes the year to date enrollment activity in the Head Start Program to comply with enrollment requirements
Student Impact
The Head Start/Early Head Start Program is federally funded to serve 1,946 children, ages 0-5, from very low-income families to promote their school readiness by enhancing their cognitive, social, and emotional development. These services are provided in Santa Clara and San Benito Counties.
The superintendent may give a report on any activities related to her duties.
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.
Refer to Board Bylaw 9322 Agenda/Meeting Materials for specific information related to the preparation of County Board of Education agendas. Excepting agenda items otherwise permissible by Education Code, Brown Act or other rules, regulations, or policies for the Board to place on the agenda, a County Board member may request an item within the jurisdiction of the County Board be placed on the agenda. A process for reviewing requested agenda items is described in the board bylaw. In summary, the process includes a review to determine if the item is within the Board's jurisdiction, where it could be placed on the agenda and an assessment of the resource impact of preparing the item.
The next Santa Clara County Board of Education meeting is scheduled for November 7, 2018. For Board agendas and meeting minutes, please see our website at www.sccoe.org under the County Board of Education page.