Administrator
Jon R. Gundry, County Superintendent of Schools
Background
The Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) recognizes ten employees each year for outstanding service to students, parents, coworkers, and customers. Robb Stolberg, an Environmental Education Specialist at Walden West, is being honored as the Employee of the Month for outstanding skills and accomplishments on the job, dedication to exceptional service, and commitment to excellence.
Administrator
Jon R. Gundry, County Superintendent of Schools
Philip J. Gordillo, Chief Human Resources Officer
Background
The Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) values its substitutes and recognizes substitutes are important in an overall quality education. SCCOE substitutes have a genuine interest in the well-being of students and support the SCCOE mission, vision and goals by sharing their skills and experiences with our students and staff. Throughout the school year, they serve as teachers, classroom aides, office workers and custodians. SCCOE substitutes provide continuity of service in the absence of staff and help enhance student potential and achievement. These honorees exhibit the following attributes which led to their nomination and recognition tonight.
Today, May 3, 2017, we will honor James Pennington (Substitute Alternative Education Teacher), Anastacia Elias (Substitute Alternative Education Aide), Teresita Padilla (Substitute Preschool Teacher), Phuong U (Substitute Preschool Aide), Camille Martinez (Substitute Special Education Teacher), and Lizbeth Herrera (Substitute Special Education Aide) as the Santa Clara County Office of Education Substitutes 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))
The Board will hold a Closed Session to consider the following item:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION. Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: 1 Case
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 19, 2017.
Background
The County Superintendent of Schools is submitting his financial activity report on travel/conferences and out-of-county mileage expenses for March 2017 to the Board for review and approval on job-related expenditures.
| Description | Justification/Details | Amount |
| Meeting | Lunch meeting w/Vice Pres. Rosemary Kamei, Palo Alto, 2/17/17 | $16.00 |
| Parking | San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce--Kevin De Leon visit, San Jose, 1/27/17 | $5.00 |
| Parking | CA Civic Learning Summit 2.0 meeting, Sacramento, 2/14/17 | $24.00 |
| Toll Bridge | CA Civic Learning Summit 2.0, Sacramento, 2/14/17 | $5.00 |
| Meeting | Lunch meeting w/Trustee Anna Song, Berkeley, 2/10/17 | $33.30 |
| Meal | Advisory Commission on Charter Schools (ACCS) meeting, Sacramento, 2/13/17 | $31.15 |
| Hotel | ACCS meeting, Sacramento, 2/13/17 | $255.34 |
| Parking | ACCS meeting, Sacramento, 2/13/17 | $14.00 |
| Airfare | EdLeader 21 meeting, Arizona, 3/12-15/17 | $88.20 |
| Airfare | National Association of Bilingual Education (NABE) conference, Dallas, 2/23-25/17 | $227.98 |
| Meeting | Santa Clara County School Boards Association (SCCSBA) Legislative Breakfast, Sunnyvale, 3/4/17 | $30.00 |
| Parking | Cabinet Retreat, San Jose, 3/20/17 | $22.00 |
| Mileage | California County Superintendents Educational Services Association (CCSESA) meeting, Sacramento, 3/6/17 | $117.70 |
Fiscal Implications
Funds have been incorporated into the 2016-17 budget.
Administrator
Jon R. Gundry, County Superintendent of Schools
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent
Background
The following donations were made to the Santa Clara County Office of Education:
| Program: | Special Education, Student Services |
| Donor: | Core Affordable Housing |
| Donation: | Monetary Donation - $250.00 |
| Program: | Special Education, Student Services |
| Donor: | Adobe |
| Donation: | Donation of Classroom Items Valued at $500.00 |
| Program: | Accounting, Business Services |
| Donor: | Adobe |
| Donation: | Monetary Donation - $1,340.00 |
| Program: | Media and Communications, Office of the Superintendent |
| Donor: | Texas Instruments Incorporated |
| Donation: | Monetary Donation for Teacher Recognition- $25,000.00 |
Fiscal Implications
The above donations will be deposited in the respective program accounts.
Administrator
Jon R. Gundry, County Superintendent of Schools
Background
Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell introduced AB 312, which strengthens California’s support for students with disabilities by creating a state funding source for special education preschool services and addressing long-standing special education funding inequities
Administrator
Jon R. Gundry, County Superintendent of Schools
Steve Olmos, Ed.D., Chief Schools Officer
Background
Student Services 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 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
Jeanette Rodriguez-Chien, Ed.D., Chief Academic Officer
Background
This Educational Services Branch report will focus on the Curriculum and Instruction Department.
The purpose of this presentation is to provide the Board with both quantitative and qualitative data on the professional development and technical assistance we provide to our districts and educational partners in order to impact student achievement and equity.
Policy Subcommittee Chairperson
Rosemary Kamei
Administrator
Jon R. Gundry, County Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Mary Ann Dewan, Deputy Superintendent
Background
On May 3, 2017 the Policy Development Subcommittee met and approved revisions to the resolution and exhibit for Board Bylaw 9270 Conflict of Interest.
BB 9270 - Conflict of Interest
County Counsel has determined that members of the County Committee on School District Organization fall under the purview of the Conflict of Interest code and must be listed as a designated position. This requires an update to the Conflict of Interest resolution and exhibit.
Administrator
Jon R. Gundry, County Superintendent of Schools
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent
Background
A Charter Schools Update is provided as a standing agenda item at each regular board meeting.
CARSNet Training
In response to Charter School Monitoring and Oversite responsibilities SCCOE approved and fully staffed a team of administrators in January 2017. As we strive to meet the changing needs and requirements as Charter School Authorizers we have collectively and individually participated in a variety of trainings over the last three months. These ongoing trainings are in alignment with expressed goals of developing a SCCOE Charter School staff as a High Quality Authorizing team and reflective of our shared mission of being a premier employer.
In support of this objective all team members have participated in the CARSNet initial and Master class boot camps in the fall and winter of the 2016-2017 school year. The training provided a comprehensive overview of duties and responsibilities of high quality authorizers as well as resource materials and networking opportunities with other Authorizers throughout the state. The SCCOE Charters School staff will continue to engage in Professional Development opportunities extended thru CARSNet.
Upcoming Items:
2. Teacher Pipeline Task Force, June 14 (Trustee Mah)
3. Discussion to have legal counsel at all meetings, May 17 (Trustee Di Salvo)
Pending Items:
The next Santa Clara County Board of Education meeting is schedule for May 17, 2017. For Board agendas and meeting minutes, please see our web site at www.sccoe.org under the County Board of Education page.