Administrator
Jon R. Gundry, County Superintendent of Schools
Peter Daniels, Chief of Public Affairs
Background
The Santa Clara County Office of Education recognizes ten employees each year. Mike Ramer from Student Services is being honored as the Employee of the Month for the month of November 2017.
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.
Administrator
Jon R. Gundry, County Superintendent of Schools
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent
Khristel Johnson, Director, Charter Schools
Background
On October 24, 2017, the Charter Schools Office of the Santa Clara County Office of Education received a material revision request to charter petition from Opportunity Youth Academy Charter School. OYA is seeking approval to materially revise its graduation requirements contained in its public charter effective July 1, 2017. Opportunity Youth Academy was initially approved as a countywide SCCOE dependent charter on August 16, 2016, to serve students age 16-24.
California Education Code Sections 47607 and 47605.6 require that “no later than 60 days after receiving a petition” the County Board of Education “shall hold a public hearing on the provisions of the charter, at which time the County Board of Education shall consider the level of support for the material revision to the charter petition by teachers, parents or guardians, and the school districts where the charter school petitioner proposes to place school facilities.”
The Education Code further stipulates that the County Board of Education “shall either grant or deny the charter within 90 days of receipt of the petition. However, this date may be extended by an additional 30 days if both parties agree to the extension.”
The complete petition is attached to this agenda and is also available for review at: https://www.sccoe.org/supoffice/charter-schools-office/Pending/OYA%20Material%20Revision.pdf
Administrator
Jon R. Gundry, County Superintendent of Schools
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent
Khristel Johnson, Director, Charter Schools
Background
On September 5, 2017, the Charter Schools Office of the Santa Clara County Office of Education received a Petition for the KIPP East Side High School Charter School (“Petition”), a district appeal 9th – 12th grade charter school proposing to serve 500 students and to be located in East Side Union High School District. KIPP East Side High was denied by East Side Union High School District on August 17, 2017. It appealed its petition to the SCCOE and plans to open its doors during the fall of 2018. Here is the link to the submitted petition:
On September 20, 2017, the County Board of Education held a public hearing on the KIPP East Side High School.
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 district employees and the parents/guardians. 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 there is a need to clarify some matters, specifically issues related to Section 504 compliance, in order for the Petition to present a sound educational program.
2. Demonstrably Unlikely to Implement the Program
Staff found facts that demonstrate that the Petitioners are likely to successfully implement the program.
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.
5. Reasonably comprehensive description of the required elements
Staff found that the Petition did contain a reasonably comprehensive description of all of the required elements. Greater detail is provided in the Staff Analysis dated November 1, 2017.
6. Exclusive Public School Employer
Staff found that the Petition contained the required affirmation.
7. Grade Level, Location, Students Served
The Petition meets requirements to serve students in the grade levels specified and facilities to be located within East Side Union High School District.
8. Other Criteria in Statute
The Petition incorrectly states that KIPP may operate additional sites upon receipt of approval by the County Superintendent, but sites may be added only upon SCCBOE approval of a material revision.
REQUESTED ACTION
Staff reviewed the Petition utilizing the criteria for approval set forth in Education Code Section 47605. Based on its comprehensive review and analysis of the Petition, Staff finds that the Charter School meets the required components for approval.
Staff recommends that the Board take action to approve this Petition, by adoption of the proposed Resolution Approving the Charter for KIPP East Side High School Charter School and require KIPP to enter into an MOU no later than January 15, 2018 to address the issues described above and to outline the SCCOE and KIPP’s agreements governing their respective fiscal, operational, and administrative responsibilities, their legal relationship, and other matters not otherwise addressed or resolved by the terms of the Charter.
Request Approval of Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of October 18, 2017.
Request Approval of Minutes of Special Board Meeting of October 4, 2017 (#2210-S3).
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 Foster Youth Services.
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
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. Recent promotions 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 |
Doan |
Tram |
Web Developer/Programmer |
Web Developer/Programmer-Senior |
C |
$108,518.40 |
$122,025.24 |
$13,506.84 |
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2 |
Sandoval, Jr. |
Eric |
Web Developer/Programmer |
Web Developer/Programmer-Senior |
C |
$108,518.40 |
$122,025.24 |
$13,506.84 |
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
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 Public Choice Schools Symposium event will be presented.
Special Board Meeting
On November 8, 2017, SCCBOE will hold a special board meeting on Charter Schools. The draft agenda for the meeting is attached.
Petition Calendar Update
November 15 Voices Decision Hearing
OYA Decision Hearing
Summit Denali Public Hearing
December 13 Summit Denali Decision Hearing
Policy Subcommittee Chair
Rosemary Kamei
Administrator
Jon R. Gundry, County Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Mary Ann Dewan, Deputy Superintendent
Background
On March 1, 2017 the Policy Development Subcommittee met and approved the deletion of BP 0420.41 - Charter School Oversight. On October 18, 2017 the Policy Development Subcommittee met and approved the revised version of BP 0420.4 - Charter Schools.
BP 0420.4 - Charter Schools
Policy revised to align Board practice with education code and provide detailed information of the charter schools process.
BP 0420.41 - Charter School Oversight
Recommended deletion of policy; components of policy that are relevant added to revised version of BP 0420.4 - Charter Schools.
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)
The next Santa Clara County Board of Education meeting is scheduled for November 8, 2017 (this is a Special Board meeting). For Board agendas and meeting minutes, please see our website at www.sccoe.org under the County Board of Education page.