Administrator
Jon R. Gundry, County Superintendent of Schools
Peter Daniels, Chief Public Affairs Officer
Background
The Santa Clara County Office of Education recognizes ten employees each year. Darius Brown from Foster Youth and Homeless Education Services is being honored as the Employee of the Month for the month of September.
Administrator
Jon R. Gundry, County Superintendent of Schools
Peter Daniels, Chief Public Affairs Officer
Background
Every fall the Teacher Recognition Celebration honors Santa Clara County's finest teachers, each selected by their respective school districts. The SCCOE produces the annual gala with the generous support of community partners Texas Instruments, Santa Clara County Federal Credit Union and the San Jose Mercury News. A fine tradition enduring more than 40 years, the Teacher Recognition Celebration is the oldest and largest celebration of teachers in California, and the most prestigious local award given to classroom teachers.
Today, September 06, 2017, we will honor Kathleen Shannon: County Office of Education, Della Maggiore and Eileen Kim: County Authorized Charter School, Summit Tahoma as the Santa Clara County Office of Education and County Authorized Charter School Teachers 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.
Administrator
Jon R. Gundry, County Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Mary Ann Dewan, Deputy Superintendent
Background
The County Board will hold a hearing and take action on an interdistrict attendance appeal on behalf of a student, Resident District: East Side Union High School District, Desired District: Milpitas Unified School District.
Administrator
Jon R. Gundry, County Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Mary Ann Dewan, Deputy Superintendent
Background
The County Board will hold a hearing and take action on an interdistrict attendance appeal filed on behalf of a student; Resident District: East Side Union High School District, Desired District: Milpitas Unified School District.
Report of Actions Taken in Closed Session
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 August 16, 2017.
Administrator
Jon R. Gundry, County Superintendent of Schools
Steve Olmos, Ed.D., Chief Schools Officer
Background
California Education Code sections 41507 and 41572 require each school to consolidate all school plans for programs funded through the Consolidated Application and Reporting System, into the Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA).
The School Site Councils from the Santa Clara County Office of Education’s (SCCOE) schools, (County Community Schools, Court Schools, and Special Education) revised and approved their SPSAs to include updated budget information.
Administrator
Jon R. Gundry, County Superintendent of Schools
Steve Olmos, Ed.D., Chief Schools Officer
Background
The County Office of Education (COE) intends to submit the non-competitive Consolidated Application I for Funding Categorical Aid Programs.
Fiscal Implications
The COE would receive an estimated $1,407,912 in federal funds for Alternative Schools, Special Education and Opportunity Youth Academy.
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Departments |
Estimated Allocation |
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Court Schools – School Site Council |
$ 155,780 |
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Community Schools – School Site Council |
$ 89,351 |
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OYA – School Site Council |
$ 186,592 |
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Special Ed – School Site Council |
$ 114,554 |
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Homeless Reservation (FYS) |
$ 143,500 |
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Delinquent Reservation Local Inst (FYS) |
$ 66,156 |
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Professional Development Reservation (Alt Ed) |
$ 63,177 |
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PI Schools Reservation (Alt-Ed) |
$ 44,873 |
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Professional Development Reservation (OYA) |
$ 48,090 |
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PI Schools Reservation (OYA) |
$ 34,157 |
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Professional Development Reservation (Sp. Ed) |
$ 29,524 |
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PI Schools Reservation (Sp. Ed) |
$ 20,970 |
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Preschool Reservation (Sp. Ed) |
$ 200,000 |
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Alt Ed Administrative |
$ 33,391 |
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Alt Ed Indirect Costs |
$ 64,154 |
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Sp. Ed Administrative |
$ 15,605 |
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Sp. Ed Indirect Costs |
$ 40,958 |
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OYA Administrative |
$ 25,418 |
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OYA Indirect Costs |
$ 31,662 |
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Total Estimated Allocation |
$1,407,912 |
Approved by Laurie Book on August 21, 2017.
Administrator
Jon R. Gundry, County Superintendent of Schools
Peter Daniels, Chief Public Affairs Officer
Background
A resolution recognizing September 15, 2017 as the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month; an opportunity to share the historical and present contributions of Hispanic Americans.
Administrator
Jon R. Gundry, County Superintendent of Schools
Peter Daniels, Chief Public Affairs Officer
Background
Due to the recent events in Charlottesville, Virginia, a request was made to affirm the values of the Board and County Office in supporting equity and inclusion. As educational leaders, we also have a responsibility to help our students understand the value and importance of each individual, and that our schools are safe and welcoming environments to support the academic, emotional, and social growth of all students.
Administrator
Jon R. Gundry, County Superintendent of Schools
Megan K. Reilly, Chief Business Officer
Background
The SCCOE's Board Policy 3312(a) - Contracts, requires that all contracts for real estate purchases and leases be placed on the Board agenda for action. As part of our effort to ensure compliance with BP 3312(a), we have compiled the attached list of leased properties. These properties are primarily used for the operations of our student serving programs.
Fiscal Implications
Funds have been incorporated into the 2017-18 budget for the leases.
Policy Subcommittee Chair
Rosemary Kamei
Administrator
Jon R. Gundry, County Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Mary Ann Dewan, Deputy Superintendent
Background
On August 2, 2017 the Policy Development Subcommittee met and approved revisions for Board Policy 5030 - Student Wellness and Board Policy 6142.93 - Science Instruction. The policies were presented to the board for first reading on August 16, 2017.
BP 5030 - Student Wellness
Policy updated to reflect new federal regulations which address the content of the wellness policy, assurance of stakeholder participation in the development and updates of the policy, and periodic assessment and disclosure of compliance. Policy also reflects new state law which no longer requires posting of policy on nutrition and physical activity within cafeterias/eating areas, but does require annually informing the public of the content and implementation of the policy.
BP 6142.93 - Science Instruction
Policy updated to reflect the new curriculum framework for science instruction adopted by the State Board of Education in November 2016 and the Next Generation Science Standards. Policy also adds new material related to the required course of study, science courses required fo high school graduation, staff development, program evaluation, and safety in science laboratories.
Administrator
Jon R. Gundry, County Superintendent of Schools
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent
Khristel Johnson, Director Charter Schools
Background
On July 11, 2017, the Charter Schools Office of the Santa Clara County Office of Education received a Petition for the Promise Academy Charter School (“Petition”), a district appeal TK – 12th grade charter school proposing to serve 490 students and to be located in San Jose Unified School District. Promise Academy was denied by San Jose Unified on June 8, 2017. It appealed its petition to the SCCOE and plans to open its doors during the fall of 2018.
On August 2, 2017, the County Board of Education held a public hearing on the Promise Academy.
California Education Code Sections 47605 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 charter petition at which time it is to consider the level of support from the public. The Education Code further directs that the County Board of Education “shall either grant or deny the 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.”
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) and County Board Policy 0420.4 (c) and found:
1. Unsound Educational Program
Staff found several indicators of an unsound educational program, particularly in the areas of implementation of the multi-age looping model, intervention programs, graduation requirements, and English Learner services.
2. Demonstrably Unlikely to Implement the Program
While Staff found facts that demonstrate that the Petitioners have the capacity to implement the general program set forth in the Petition if the defects and issues noted in Staff’s Analysis are remediated, given the educational and legal concerns implicated by the Charter as currently written, the program could not be successfully implemented without remediation of those deficiencies.
3. Required signatures: The signature requirement set forth in Education Code Section 47605 (b) (3).
Staff found that the Petition contains the required signatures.
4. Affirmation of each of the conditions required by statute 47605(b)(4)
Staff found that the Petition contains the required affirmations, although graduation requirements which require completion of AP exams and acceptance to a 4 year college are impermissible pupil fees and effectively constitute tuition.
5. Reasonably comprehensive description of the required elements
Staff found that the petition DID NOT contain a reasonably comprehensive description of all of the required elements as there were inconsistencies, omissions, legal concerns, and questions in the required elements, including but not limited to the educational program, employee qualifications, and racial and ethnic balance of the school. Some of the key elements and issues are summarized below with greater detail in the Staff Analysis and Proposed Findings of Fact dated September 6, 2017.
Educational Program: Key elements include but are not limited to: (1) Lacks detail on implementation of looping and multi-age classroom configuration of instruction. (2) Lacks coherence on the integration, and implementation of a sound educational program with the required core subjects and the multitude of additional emphasis areas. (3) Lacks details on compliant and effective programs addressing English Learner needs. (4) Provides unrealistic and potentially discriminatory graduation requirements.
Governance Structure: Inconsistencies regarding Conflict of Interest Policy, board duties, and Charter versus corporate bylaws.
Employee Qualifications: Lacks clarity on types of credentials required for implementation of program.
Ethnic and Racial Balance: Fails to provide outreach and support to Asian population.
Admissions Requirements: Inconsistent and unclear.
6. Exclusive Public School Employer
Staff found that the Petition contained the required statement that Promise would be the exclusive public employer for purposes of the EERA.
7. Grade Level, Location, Students Served
The petition meets requirements to serve students in the grade levels specified and facilities to be located within San Jose Unified School District.
8. Other Criteria in Statute
The Petition seeks what is effectively a six year term through June 30, 2023, though five years is the maximum term permitted pursuant to the Charter Schools Act.
REQUESTED ACTION
Staff reviewed the Petition utilizing the criteria for approval set forth in Education Code Section 47605. Based upon its comprehensive review and analysis of the Petition, Staff finds that the Charter School presents an unsound educational program for the pupils to be enrolled in the Charter School and the Petition does not contain reasonably comprehensive descriptions of all of the required elements of a charter petition, including but not limited to the Education Program, Racial and Ethnic Balance of the school, Employee Qualifications and Admissions Requirements. Further, while the petitioners appear to have the capacity to implement the general program set forth in the Petition if the defects and issues are remediated, due to the educational and legal deficiencies they cannot successfully implement the program as written. Accordingly, Staff recommends that the Board take action to deny this Petition by adoption of the proposed Resolution setting forth written factual findings and incorporating by reference the factual findings set forth above, specific to the PA Charter Petition supporting denial of the Charter.
As explained in detail above, Staff’s recommendation is that the County Board deny the Petition for Promise Academy, for the reasons set forth herein. Should the Board determine that the benefits offered by Promise outweigh the deficiencies noted in this Staff Analysis, technical amendments to the Charter and provisions delineated in a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between PA and the SCCOE to address concerns as described herein are necessary and additional specificity and requirements governing Promise Academy’s operations will also need to be included in the MOU. It is, therefore, Staff’s recommendation that in such circumstances the County Board not take action on the Charter at this meeting, but instead, only agree with Promise to an extension of the applicable timelines (an additional 30 days to be agreed to in writing) to agree to the necessary technical amendments and MOU terms to be brought back and acted upon by the County Board concurrently with the County Board’s action on the Promise Academy Charter. Promise Academy would need to submit to the county board completed technical amendments, including but not limited to: Education Program including revised graduation requirements, Sample format of “looping” across multi-age classrooms, Sound EL program, Revised conflict of interest policy, Revised corporate bylaws, Outreach to achieve racial and ethnic balance, Revised admissions requirements, and Revised employee qualifications for action by the Board at that time.
Link to Promise Petition: http://www.sccoe.org/supoffice/charter-schools-office/Pending/Promise%20Academy%20Petition.pdf
Administrator
Jon R. Gundry, County Superintendent of Schools
David Wu, Chief Technology Officer
Background
The Technology Services Branch consists of Technology Programs & Instructional Support, and the Information Systems Center. Consolidated services include educational technology integration & innovation, educational data systems, administrative systems support, network administration and security, information systems operations, and technical support.
This presentation will illustrate who we are, what we do, and our future plans for services providing indispensable support to students, teachers, administrators and agencies countywide.
Administrator
Jon R. Gundry, County Superintendent of Schools
Philip J. Gordillo, Chief Human Resources Officer
Background
Education Code 1302(a) requires any salary increase of $10,000 or more to be discussed by the County Board of Education at a regularly scheduled meeting. A recent position reinstatement and promotion will result in excess of the $10,000 limit for two (2) employees.
Fiscal Implications
The following chart outlines the employee name, prior position title, new position title, reason for the salary increase, prior annual salary, new annual salary and the salary increase for each employee. These employees are slated to receive a salary increase of $10,000 or more.
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Last Name |
First Name |
Prior Position Title |
New Position Title |
Reason (See Legend) |
Prior Annual Salary |
New Annual Salary |
Salary Increase |
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1 |
Gudgell |
Delilah |
Paraeducator, Special Education |
Eligibility Enrollment Specialist |
D |
$21,801.01 |
$53,241.72 |
$31,440.71 |
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2 |
Rao |
Anagha |
Paraeducator, Special Education |
Teacher, Severe Disabilities |
C |
$21,085.35 |
$64,947.96 |
$43,862.61 |
LEGEND:
A: Interim promotion (temporary only)
B: Increase in calendar
C: Promotion
D: Position reinstatement
E: Promotion and increase in calendar
F: Position change and increase in calendar
G: Increase in FTE
H: Position reclassification
Requested Action
No action required
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 item at each regular meeting.
Public Choice Schools Symposium
An update on the current status of the Public Choice Schools Symposium preparations will be provided.
Start of School
An update on the start of school for the SCCOE authorized charter schools will be provided.
Potential Initial and Renewal Charter School Petitions
Berryessa International Charter School
Charter School Staff met with founding members from the Berryessa International Charter School (BICS) which was recently denied by Berryessa Union School District to review the SCCOE petition submission process. BICS determined they would redraft their petition and resubmit to Berryessa this fall.
KIPP East Side High School
Charter Staff also met with staff from KIPP East Side High School which was recently denied by East Side Union High School District to review the SCCOE petition submission process. KIPP will be submitting their appeal petition to SCCOE on September 5, 2017. The public hearing is tentatively scheduled for September 20, 2017, with the decision hearing on November 1, 2017.
Voices College Bound Language Academy at Morgan Hill
Voices Morgan Hill submitted its renewal petition to SCCOE charter staff. The public hearing is scheduled for September 20, 2017, and the decision hearing is scheduled for November 16, 2017.
MOU Update
An update on the current status of the outstanding MOUs process will be provided.
Upcoming Items:
Pending Items:
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))
Report of Actions Taken in Closed Session
The next Santa Clara County Board of Education meeting is schedule for September 20, 2017. For Board agendas and meeting minutes, please see our web site at www.sccoe.org under the County Board of Education page.