Administrator
Jon R. Gundry, County Superintendent of Schools
Background
As part of the County Board of Education Student Recognition Program, the Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) recognizes four students each year who have overcome significant obstacles to reach their personal and academic goals. Jorge Recendiz Rios is being honored as the Student of the Year for Alternative Education for his academic achievements, leadership skills, good attendance, citizenship and character and perseverance in pursuing his goals.
Administrator
Jon R. Gundry, County Superintendent of Schools
Philip J. Gordillo, Chief Human Resources Officer
Background
Stephanie Faso has volunteered in SCCOE Special Education classrooms assisting students with physical and health impairments for the past six (6) years. She works one-on-one with students in the Blackford Elementary and Connect East Post Senior Program. Additionally, she has helped with special events and served as a guest speaker. Today, we will honor Stephanie as the Santa Clara County Office of Education Volunteer of the Year.
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.
The Board will hold a Closed Session to consider the following item:
Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Title: County Superintendent of schools
(Government Code Section 54957(b)(1))
Expulsion Appeal Filed on Behalf of Student - Resident District: Oak Grove School District
Report of Actions Taken in Closed Session
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.
The superintendent may give a report on any activities related to his 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.
Request Approval of Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of April 5, 2017.
Administrator
Jon R. Gundry, County Superintendent of Schools
Steve Olmos, Ed.D., Chief Schools Officer
Background
Administrator
Jon R. Gundry, County Superintendent of Schools
Background
The Santa Clara County Board of Education, Santa Clara County Superintendent of Schools, and other local organizations, in conjunction with the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are celebrating the Week of the Young Child from April 24-28.
Administrator
Jon R. Gundry, County Superintendent of Schools
Background
National Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month is an opportunity to share the historical and current contributions of all Asian and Pacific Islander Americans, and the State of California is home to more than 700,000 students of Asian and Pacific Islander decent, kindergarten through grade twelve.
Administrator
Jon R. Gundry, County Superintendent of Schools
Background
California Education Code §37222 designates the second Wednesday in May (May 10) as the Day of the Teacher in recognition of the dedicated professionals entrusted with fulfilling the mission of education to prepare our students for the future.
Administrator
Jon R. Gundry, County Superintendent of Schools
Background
Public education depends on classified employees to serve students and staff with diverse talents and true dedication, and the third full week of May (May 21-27, 2017) is designated Classified School Employee Week by the state of California
Fiscal Implications
None
Administrator
Jon R. Gundry, County Superintendent of Schools
Megan K. Reilly, Chief Business Officer
Laurie Book, Director, Internal Business Services
Background
This report reflects budget revisions for the month of March 2017. If an expenditure budget is increased, it is supported either by an increase in revenue, a decrease in carryover (use of carryover), a decrease in fund balance or any combination of the three. If an expenditure budget is decreased, the result could be due to a decrease to estimated revenue, or an increase to credit it back to fund balance.
During the month of March 2017, we decreased expenditure budgets by $1,444,906, decreased revenue by $1,591,448 and decreased fund balance by $146,542.
Requested Action
Approve the Budget Revisions for the Month of March 2017.
Administrator
Jon R. Gundry, County Superintendent of Schools
Peter Daniels, Chief Public Affairs Officer
Background
Assemblymember Low introduced AB 1182 which establishes a Teacher Housing Assistance Pilot Program in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, and Santa Clara Counties. This pilot program would help address housing instability for teachers in high-cost counties by providing financial assistance to eligible teachers through rental or one-time down payment assistance. The initial bill language was drafted by our office and part of a comprehensive strategy to address the teacher shortage in Santa Clara County.
Administrator
Jon R. Gundry, County Superintendent of Schools
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent
Background
At the request of the Santa Clara County Board of Education and the County Superintendent of Schools, Jon R. Gundry, the Santa Clara County Office of Education launched a study to understand the status of school policing in Santa Clara County in 2016.
Policing on school grounds is typically conducted by school resource officers (SROs), otherwise referred to as Education Facilities Officers (EFOs) or campus police. These officers are sworn law enforcement officials who are responsible for providing security and crime prevention services in schools. While there are instances in which SROs are employed directly by school districts, they are more commonly employed by a local police department or sheriff's agency. The responsibilities of SROs are similar to regular police officers in that they have the ability to make arrests, respond to calls for service, and document incidents that occur within their jurisdiction. Beyond law enforcement, and perhaps more importantly, SROs also serve as educators, emergency managers, and informal counselors. Their primary responsibility is one of law enforcement, however, SROs are encouraged to engage in positive, non-punitive interactions with students. Arrests are used as a last resort and only under specified circumstances.
There were multiple objectives to this study. Beyond documenting findings from an analysis of the current state of school policing that involved (1) surveying school and district administrators and SROs on issues related to school policing, (2) conducting focus groups with high school students to gather input on school safety, interactions with SROs, and discipline, (3) facilitating stakeholder and planning meetings with Superintendents and Chiefs of Police, and (4) gathering research on best practices, exemplar models for school policing nation-wide, and other relevant resources; one objective is to continue the ongoing discussion of school policing as it relates to the “school to prison pipeline” and “zero tolerance” student disciplinary policies. Additional objectives were to:
*Understand school policing as it relates to students with disabilities;
*Understand the availability of support staff structure to provide services to students;
*Identify best practices for student discipline utilized by site administrators, SROs, and counselors; and,
*Understand the availability of relevant training for site staff and SROs.
This update will provide a brief summary of the results of the study, the status of the next steps for developing a MOU between policing agencies and school districts, and the anticipated release date for the report.
Administrator
Jon R. Gundry, County Superintendent of Schools
Steve Olmos, Ed.D., Chief Schools Officer
Background
Each Branch has been charged with providing a report of Branch programs and activities. This report of the Student Services Branch will focus on Special Education and the Inclusion Collaborative.
The purpose of this presentation is to provide the Board with program information, an update of the status of key initiatives for the 2016-2017 school year, and to share the impact of our programs in the community.
Administrator
Jon R. Gundry, County Superintendent of Schools
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent
Khristel Johnson, Director, Charter Schools
Background
A Charter Schools Update is provided as a standing agenda item at each regular board meeting.
Special Meeting
Plans are underway to schedule the board requested “Special Meeting” regarding charter schools for Fall 2017. Finalization of these plans including dates, format and focus are pending. Staff will provide an update on the planning.
Administrator
Jon R. Gundry, County Superintendent of Schools
Megan K. Reilly, Chief Business Officer
Background
Per Board Policy BP 3312 (a), contracts from $100,000 up to $250,000 are to be provided as one information item at a regular meeting of the Board.
For your information, the table below lists the contracts processed in the month of March 2017 from $100,000 up to $250,000.
Fiscal Implications
Vendor | Description | Contract Type | Branch | Responsible Person | Contract Amount |
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Quintessential School Systems | 2017-18 contract for software support, maintenance and training. Quintessential School Systems (QSS) is Santa Clara County Office of Education's (SCCOE) business system. | Renewal | Technology Services | David Wu | $230,254.24 |
Oak Grove School District | 2016-17 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) providing teachers with professional development in the Sobrato Early Academic Language (SEAL) model. | New | Educational Services | Jeanette Rodriguez-Chen, ED.D. | $181,650 |
Cross & Joftus, LLC | Six-month contract during 2016-17 and 2017-18 fiscal years for an early learning facility study. The study will assess early learning center-based conditions, develop recommendations and materials, and finalize a report for stakeholders. | New | Office of the Superintendent | Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D. | $143,200 |
Silicon Valley Children's Fund | 2016-17 contract to provide academic coaching services for foster youth, grades 8 through 12, through Emerging Scholars, StepUp and 8th Grade Matriculation programs. | Renewal | Student Services | Steve Olmos, Ed.D. | $137,258 |
Revolution Foods, Inc. | Food service for Alternative Education Community Schools for 2016-17 fiscal year. Meals follow the guidelines based on the National School Lunch program. | Renewal | Student Services | Steve Olmos, Ed.D. | $131,934 |
Administrator
Jon R. Gundry, County Superintendent of Schools
Megan K. Reilly, Chief Business Officer
Background
Per Board Policy BP 3312 (a), contract agreements estimated to exceed $250,000 shall be placed on the agenda of regular County Board meetings as individual information items.
The table below summarizes the amendments processed in the month of March 2017, for the Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) for Non-Public Schools (NPS). The amendments increase the value of the contract to allow for increased services to be provided to the students.
Each master contract between Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) and the vendor provides special education and/or related services to individuals with disabilities under the authorization of Education Code Sections 56157, and 56365-56366.7. The contracts specify the rates to be charged for each of the services provided. Services are identified in the students' Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
An Individual Service Agreement (ISA) for Non-Public/Non-Sectarian School Agency (NPS/NSA) Services are part of the master contract as determined by SCCOE. ISAs are issued for those pupils enrolled with the approval of SCCOE.
The estimated contract amounts are determined based upon a review of past year services and anticipated charges for 2016-17.
Fiscal Implications
Vendor | Description | Contract Type | Branch | Responsible Person | Contract Amount |
Spectrum Center | First amendment to the 2016-17 contract, which allows for increased services to be provided to the students. The original contract amount was $1,100,000. The amendment adds $136,000, which brings the total value of the amended contract to $1,236,000. | Amendment | Student Services | Steve Olmos, Ed.D. | $1,236,000 |
Administrator
Jon R. Gundry, County Superintendent of Schools
Steve Olmos, Ed.D., Chief Schools Officer
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:
Provides the status of program budget and financial oversight
Indicates the progress of required matching contribution required by grant ($6,676,866)
Serves as an oversight check of program expenses
Serves as an oversight check of program expense
Administrator
Jon R. Gundry, County Superintendent of Schools
Steve Olmos, Ed.D., Chief Schools Officer
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 January through March 2017 reporting period.
Upcoming Items:
2. Teacher Pipeline Task Force, May (Trustee Mah)
3. Discussion to have legal counsel at all meetings, May (Trustee Di Salvo)
Pending Items:
The next Santa Clara County Board of Education meeting is schedule for May 3, 2017. For Board agendas and meeting minutes, please see our web site at www.sccoe.org under the County Board of Education page.