1. CALL TO ORDER
Subject
A. Roll Call (Including Action on Absences if Necessary)
Meeting
Nov 15, 2017 - Regular Board Agenda (#2213)
Category
1. CALL TO ORDER
Type
Information
Subject
B. Adoption of Agenda
Meeting
Nov 15, 2017 - Regular Board Agenda (#2213)
Category
1. CALL TO ORDER
Type
Action

 

 

Subject
C. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Nov 15, 2017 - Regular Board Agenda (#2213)
Category
1. CALL TO ORDER
Type
Procedural

 

 

2. PUBLIC COMMENTS OF PERSONS DESIRING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
Subject
A. 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.
Meeting
Nov 15, 2017 - Regular Board Agenda (#2213)
Category
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS OF PERSONS DESIRING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
Type
Procedural

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.

 

 

 

3. CLOSED SESSION
Subject
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: 1 Case
Meeting
Nov 15, 2017 - Regular Board Agenda (#2213)
Category
3. CLOSED SESSION
Type

The Board will hold a Closed Session to consider the following item:

 

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) and (e) of Government Code Section 54956.9: 1 Case

 

Subject
B. Public Employment /Appointment (Government Code 54957) – Appointment of Interim County Superintendent
Meeting
Nov 15, 2017 - Regular Board Agenda (#2213)
Category
3. CLOSED SESSION
Type
Action

The Board will meet in closed session to appoint an Interim County Superintendent of Schools pursuant to Government Code 54957 (Public Employment /Appointment– Appointment of Interim County Superintendent) with appointment to be effective November 16, 2017.

4. OPEN SESSION (Immediately Following Closed Session -- Approximately 6:00 p.m.) (San Jose Room)
Subject
A. Report of Actions Taken in Closed Session
Meeting
Nov 15, 2017 - Regular Board Agenda (#2213)
Category
4. OPEN SESSION (Immediately Following Closed Session -- Approximately 6:00 p.m.) (San Jose Room)
Type
Information

Report of Actions Taken in Closed Session

5. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Subject
A. The superintendent may give a report on any activities related to his duties.
Meeting
Nov 15, 2017 - Regular Board Agenda (#2213)
Category
5. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Type
Information

The superintendent may give a report on any activities related to his duties.

6. COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBER REPORTS
Subject
A. 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.
Meeting
Nov 15, 2017 - Regular Board Agenda (#2213)
Category
6. COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBER REPORTS
Type
Information, Reports

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.

7. CONSENT ACTION ITEMS
Subject
A. Request Approval of Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of November 1, 2017 (#2212)
Meeting
Nov 15, 2017 - Regular Board Agenda (#2213)
Category
7. CONSENT ACTION ITEMS
Type
Action (Consent)

Request Approval of Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of November 1, 2017.

Subject
B. Adopt Resolution to Support Computer Science Education
Meeting
Nov 15, 2017 - Regular Board Agenda (#2213)
Category
7. CONSENT ACTION ITEMS
Type
Action (Consent)
Preferred Date
Nov 15, 2017
Fiscal Impact
No
Budgeted
No
Goals
Santa Clara County Office of Education Goal #1

Administrator

Jon R. Gundry, County Superintendent of Schools

Jeanette Rodriguez-Chien, Ed.D., Chief Academic Officer

 

Background

According to US News and World Report, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 37.5% growth in the "computer systems design and related services" industry by 2022; from 1.6 million jobs in 2012 to more than 2.2 million in 2022. But according to the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation only one in ten schools nationwide currently are teaching computer science classes.

 

 

The major goals of supporting computer science education throughout Santa Clara County include assisting school districts to:

  1. Have a clear understanding of the principles and practices of computer science in order to be prepared for careers in the 21st century (4Cs: Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, and Creativity) in a computer-intensive world.
  2. Address a lack of access to computer science education for under-represented minorities and socio-economically challenged groups as well as a significant gender gap in students enrolling in advanced computer science courses in high school and beyond.
  3. Be clear of the developing California K-12 Computer Science Standards and support an education that involves an integrated-interdisciplinary education through STEAM, design, creativity, problem-solving, and computational thinking.
  4. To support and promote the "Hour of Code" during Computer Science EdWeek (December 4-19, 2017) as a means to engage all students in computer science instruction as part of a "well-rounded education". 

Fiscal Implications

None

Subject
C. Second Reading and Adoption of Board Policy 0420.4 - Charter Schools and Deletion of Board Policy 0420.41 - Charter School Oversight
Meeting
Nov 15, 2017 - Regular Board Agenda (#2213)
Category
7. CONSENT ACTION ITEMS
Type
Action (Consent)
Preferred Date
Nov 15, 2017
Absolute Date
Nov 15, 2017
Fiscal Impact
No
Goals

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.  The components of oversight previously address in BP 0420.41 have been incorporated into BP 0420.4. On October 18, 2017, the Policy Development Subcommittee met and approved the revised version of BP 0420.4 - Charter Schools.  These policies were presented to the Board for first reading on November 1, 2017. The Memo presented to board on November 1, 2017, is reattached here and summarized the changes and additions to the policy.

Subject
D. Accept Donation to the Santa Clara County Office of Education
Meeting
Nov 15, 2017 - Regular Board Agenda (#2213)
Category
7. CONSENT ACTION ITEMS
Type
Action (Consent)
Preferred Date
Nov 15, 2017
Absolute Date
Nov 15, 2017
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$250.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
Office of the Superintendent
Goals
Santa Clara County Office of Education Goal #2

Administrator

Jon R. Gundry, County Superintendent of Schools

Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent

 

Background

The following donation was made to the Santa Clara County Office of Education:

 

Program: Office of the Superintendent
Donor: Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Donation: $250 - Early Learning Master Plan Event

 

 

Fiscal Implications

The above donation will be deposited in the respective program account.

 

8. PUBLIC HEARING
Subject
A. Public Hearing on the Summit Public Schools: Denali Countywide Charter Renewal Petition
Meeting
Nov 15, 2017 - Regular Board Agenda (#2213)
Category
8. PUBLIC HEARING
Type
Information
Goals
Santa Clara County Office of Education Goal #1
Santa Clara County Office of Education Goal #2

Administrator

Jon R. Gundry, County Superintendent of Schools

Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent

Khristel Johnson, Director, Charter Schools

 

Background

On October 25, 2017, the Charter Schools Office of the Santa Clara County Office of Education received a countywide charter petition renewal request from Summit Public Schools: Denali.  Summit Denali is seeking approval to renew a countywide benefit public charter, which is currently serving students in grades 6-10 for a continuing charter term of five years beginning in July 2018 to continue to grow to serve students in grades 6-12. Summit Denali was initially approved as a countywide 6-12 grade charter school in December 2012 for a five-year term. Current enrollment is 483 students (grades 6-10) with capacity at 750 students (grades 6-12) by 2022. Denali’s mission is to prepare heterogeneous student populations for success in college and to be thoughtful, contributing members of society.  The school aims to provide a personalized learning experience that affords each and every student the opportunity to achieve their academic goals regardless of their previous preparation and background.  To this end, Summit Public Schools: Denali seeks to develop educators that are trained and skilled in best practices that enhance achievement for all students.  The school aspires to serve as a model for schools endeavoring to prepare all students for post-secondary academic pursuits.

 

California Education Code Section 47605.5 (b), 47607, and section 11966.4 of the California Code of Regulations, Title 5 require 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, at which time the County Board of Education shall consider the level of support for the renewal 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 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.” 

 

The complete petition is attached to this agenda and is also available for review at https://www.sccoe.org/supoffice/charter-schools-office/Pending/Summit%20Public%20Schools%20Denali%20Charter%20Renewal.pdf

 

 

 

9. ACTION ITEMS
Subject
A. Decision on Material Revision Request to Opportunity Youth Academy Countywide Dependent Charter
Meeting
Nov 15, 2017 - Regular Board Agenda (#2213)
Category
9. ACTION ITEMS
Type
Action
Goals
Santa Clara County Office of Education Goal #1
Santa Clara County Office of Education Goal #2

Administrator

Jon R. Gundry, County Superintendent of Schools

Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent

Khristel Johnson, Director, Charter Schools

 

Background

The Opportunity Youth Academy Countywide Dependent Charter School Petition (ages 16-14) was approved by the Santa Clara County Board of Education on August 17, 2016, and began operation in August 2016.

 

On October 24, 2017, the Santa Clara County Board of Education received a request for material revision from Opportunity Youth Academy Charter School to update its graduation requirements.  OYA intends to add an additional 200 credit track to its existing 220 credit track.

 

A public hearing on the requested revision was held on November 1, 2017.

 

The complete revised petition is available for review at   https://www.sccoe.org/supoffice/charter-schools-office/Pending/OYA%20Material%20Revision.pdf

 

Consideration of Board Decision

Pursuant to Education Code §47607(a)(1), the County Board must consider whether to approve the material revision.  Material revisions for countywide charters are governed by the standards and criteria in Education Code §47605 and 47605.6.  Therefore, if the County Board should decide to deny the Opportunity Youth Academy Charter material revision, the Board must make “written factual findings, specific to the particular petition, setting for specific facts to support one or more of the following findings:

 

  1. The charter school presents an unsound education program for the pupils to be enrolled in the charter school.
  2. The petitioners are demonstrably unlikely to successfully implement the program set forth in the petition.
  3. The petition does not contain the [required] signatures.
  4. The petition does not contain the [required] affirmations.
  5. The petition does not contain reasonably comprehensive descriptions [of the required elements.]
  6. The petition does not contain a declaration of whether or not the charter school shall be deemed the exclusive public employer of the employees of the charter school for the purposes of the Educational Employees Relations Act (EERA).
  7. Any other basis that the county board of education finds justifies the denial of the petition.

 

Staff finds no basis for denial of this request.

 

However, as a countywide charter, Opportunity Youth Academy is governed by the provisions and requirements of Education Code Section 47605.6, but the Charter mistakenly cites to and references Education Code Section 47605 (applicable to district appeals).  As such, the Charter should be updated to reflect the correct Education Code provision. 

 

Requested Action

Staff recommends the County Board approve the material revision with the condition that the Charter be updated to reflect the correct legal standard by February 15, 2018.

 

 

Subject
B. Decision on the Independent, District Appeal Voices College Bound Language Academy at Morgan Hill Charter Petition Renewal for the term of July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2023
Meeting
Nov 15, 2017 - Regular Board Agenda (#2213)
Category
9. ACTION ITEMS
Type
Action
Goals
Santa Clara County Office of Education Goal #1
Santa Clara County Office of Education Goal #2

Administrator

Jon R. Gundry, County Superintendent of Schools

Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent

Khristel Johnson, Director, Charter Schools

 

Background

The charter for Voices College Bound Language Academy at Morgan Hill (VMH, Voices, or Voices Morgan Hill) expires on June 30, 2018.  On September 1, 2017, Voices delivered to the Charter Schools Office of the Santa Clara County Office of Education a renewal petition for a Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) authorized independent, district appeal charter school for the Voices College Bound Language Academy at Morgan Hill.  On September 14, 2017, Voices withdrew its petition and resubmitted on September 14, 2017, to correct minor grammatical errors in its executive summary.  Voices Morgan Hill is seeking approval for renewal of a public charter elementary school, serving students in grades TK-8 for a renewal charter term of five years beginning in July 2018.  VMH currently serves 199 students and is located in Morgan Hill Unified School District.  VMH was initially approved on November 19, 2014, and opened in August of 2015.

 

On September 20, 2017, the County Board of Education held a public hearing on the VMH Charter Renewal Petition.  On October 3, 2017, SCCOE Charter School staff conducted a comprehensive site visit and interviewed, parents, teachers, and staff.

 

The Education Codes 47607 and 47605 and California Code of Regulation, Title 5, section 11966.4 require that the County Board of Education “shall either grant or deny the charter renewal 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.” Voices and SCCOE agreed in writing to the additional 30 day extension so that the decision hearing could be held on November 15, 2017.

 

A copy of the renewal petition can be found at: http://www.sccoe.org/supoffice/charter-schools-office/Pending/Voices%20Morgan%20Hill%20Renewal.pdf

 

CRITERIA FOR RENEWAL OF A CHARTER PETITION

 

A petition submitted for renewal per Education Code section 47607 shall be considered by the governing board upon receipt with all of the following requirements (California Code of Regulations, Title 5, section 11966.4)

 

  1. Determination of Pupil Academic Performance.
  2. A Copy of the renewal Charter Petition
  3. Past performance of the school’s academics, finances, and operation in evaluating the likelihood of future success, along with future plans for improvement if any.

 

CRITERIA FOR APPROVAL OF A CHARTER PETITION

 

Education Code section 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”:

 

  1. The charter school presents an unsound educational program for the pupils to be enrolled in the charter school.
  2. The petitioners are demonstrably unlikely to successfully implement the program set forth in the petition.
  3. The petition does not contain the number of signatures required by statute.
  4. The petition does not contain an affirmation of each of the conditions required by statute.
  5. The petition does not contain reasonably comprehensive descriptions of the required elements.
  6. The petition does not contain a declaration of whether or not the charter school shall be deemed the exclusive public employer of the employees of the charter school for the purposes of the Educational Employees Relations Act (EERA).

 

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 finds that Voices Morgan Hill meets the criteria for renewal.

 

2.  Review of the Charter Petition

  1. Unsound Educational Program Staff concluded that Voices does provide sufficient information in the Petition to substantiate all of the required elements for a sound educational program.
  1. Demonstrably Unlikely to Implement the Program Staff found facts that demonstrate that the Petitioners are likely to successfully implement the program.
  2. Required Signatures: The signature requirement set forth in Education Code Section 47605 (b)(3) Not applicable.
  3. Affirmations of each of the conditions required by statute 47605(b)(4)  Staff found that the Petition contains the required affirmations.
  1. Reasonably comprehensive description of the required elements  Staff found that the Petition for renewal did contain a reasonably comprehensive description of the required elements as modified through the proposed conditions recommended in the Staff Analysis and Proposed Findings of Fact and set forth in the Proposed Resolution.
  2. Exclusive Employer  The Petition contains a statement specifying that Voices Morgan Hill shall be the exclusive employer of employees of the charter school for purposes of the Educational Employment Relations Act.
  3. Other Criteria in Statute  In addition, Staff found the renewal petition was lacking language regarding compliance with government code 1090 and  the Political Reform Act, the petition also contained a 24 hour notice requirement for site visitation which is not permissible via statute, the petition does not include insurance and indemnification provisions that are consistent with SCCOE standards, and previous health and safety language was removed from the original petition which must be adjusted for the renewal.   These criteria will be addressed in a Memorandum of Understanding to be executed by February 15, 2018.

3.  Past performance of the school’s academics, finances, and operation in evaluating the likelihood of future success, along with future plans for improvement if any  Staff finds that Voices Morgan Hill meets the criteria for renewal.

REQUESTED ACTION

 

It is the recommendation of the Charter Staff to approve the Renewal Petition subject to the conditions specified in the Staff Analysis and Proposed Findings of Fact and adopt the Board Resolution for renewal of Voices College Bound Language Academy at Morgan Hill for the period of July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2023.

 

 

Subject
C. Request Approval of the Budget Revisions for the Month of October 2017
Meeting
Nov 15, 2017 - Regular Board Agenda (#2213)
Category
9. ACTION ITEMS
Type
Action
Preferred Date
Nov 15, 2017
Absolute Date
Nov 15, 2017
Fiscal Impact
No
Budgeted
No
Budget Source
n/a

Administrator

Jon R. Gundry, County Superintendent of Schools

Megan K. Reilly, Chief Business Officer

Laurie Sauro, Director, Internal Business Services

 

Background

This report reflects budget revisions for the month of October 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 October 2017, we increased expenditure budgets by $15,105,543, increased revenue by $9,522,199, decreased carryover by $9,411,990 and increased fund balance by $3,828,646.

 

Requested Action

Approve the Budget Revisions for the Month of October 2017.

 

Subject
D. Receive Report Approving Employee Severance Agreement
Meeting
Nov 15, 2017 - Regular Board Agenda (#2213)
Category
9. ACTION ITEMS
Type

President Chang

 

Action Item: Receive Report Regarding Closed Session of November 8, 2017.

 

Background

As reported out verbally in open session following the Board’s closed session on November 8, 2017, the Board authorized accepting a settlement offer in the form of a Severance Agreement and General Release relating to County Superintendent, Jon Gundry. Consistent with the Brown Act, that executed agreement has been available to the public since its execution. In addition, the executed agreement is attached to this report.

 

Action

Accept the document entitled Severance Agreement and General Release relating County Superintendent, Jon Gundry in the amount of $150,893.00, which amount does not exceed the salary amount remaining on the applicable contract, exclusive of health benefits.

10. INFORMATION ITEMS
Subject
A. Contracts over $250k - Non-Public/Non-Sectarian School Agency Contracts
Meeting
Nov 15, 2017 - Regular Board Agenda (#2213)
Category
10. INFORMATION ITEMS
Type
Information

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 contract processed in the month of October 2017 for the Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) program for Non-Public Schools (NPS) for the 2017-18 school year.

 

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 the services provided. Services are identified in the student's Individual Education Plans (IEPs).

 

An Individual Service Agreement (ISA) for Non-Public/Non-Sectarian School/Agency (NPS/NPA) Services is part of the master contract as determined by SCCOE. ISAs are issued for those pupils enrolled with the approval of SCCOE.

 

The estimated contract amount was determined based upon a review of past year services and anticipated charges for 2017-18. The costs are fully reimbursed by the student's district of residence. The total estimates for all Non-Public Schools exceed $250,000. This contract processed in the month of October is provided here.  Attached is the template for the Master Contract for Non-Sectarian, Non-Public School and Agency Services for the 2017-18 school year.

 

Fiscal Implications

Vendor Description Contract Type Branch Responsible Person Contract Amount
The Bay School  2017-18 Master SELPA contract for Non-Public, Non-Sectarian School/Agency Services, currently serving 3 students. Renewal Student Services Steve Olmos, Ed.D. $   337,000
  Estimated Contract Total Amount       $  337,000
Subject
B. Contracts over $250k - SIA Tech
Meeting
Nov 15, 2017 - Regular Board Agenda (#2213)
Category
10. INFORMATION ITEMS
Type
Information

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 2017-18 contract is for the second year license fee for the School for Integrated Academics and Technologies, Inc (SIA Tech)'s customized curriculum, for use at Santa Clara County Office of Education's "Opportunity Youth Academy" charter school. SIA Tech's curriculum offers a unique educational experience to students through an integration of core academics, workplace and college readiness skills, and industry-standard software programs, targeting students 16 to 24 years of age.

 

The license fee provides Santa Clara County Office of Education with 150 licenses, five (5) days of professional development training, as well as continued technical support and workforce partnership development services.  

 

Fiscal Implications

Vendor Description Contract Type Branch Responsible Person Contract Amount
School for Integrated Academics and Technologies, Inc. (SIA Tech) 2017-18 contract for an annual license fee for 150 licenses for SIA Tech's customized curriculum used at Opportunity Youth Academy charter school. Renewal Student Services Steve Olmos, Ed.D.              $297,600
Subject
C. Contracts over $250k - Hopkins and Carley
Meeting
Nov 15, 2017 - Regular Board Agenda (#2213)
Category
10. INFORMATION ITEMS
Type
Information

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.

 

This second amendment increases the existing 2017-18 contract with Hopkins and Carley for legal services regarding employment litigation. This amendment adds $200,000, which brings the total value of the amended contract to $490,621.

 

Hopkins and Carley provide legal services to the Office of the Superintendent in personnel and litigation matters. The firm handles a broad range of employment law matters, including counseling on day-to-day issues and litigation of disputes before courts and administrative agencies.  

 

Fiscal Implications

Vendor Description Contract Type Branch Responsible Person Contract Amount
Hopkins and Carley Second amendment to the 2017-18 contract for legal services regarding employment litigation. Portions of this expenditure are reimbursable by South Bay Area Schools Insurance Authority (SBASIA), the Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) liability Joint Powers. Amendment   Office of the Superintedent   Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D.               $490,621
Subject
D. California School Dashboard State and Local Indicators
Meeting
Nov 15, 2017 - Regular Board Agenda (#2213)
Category
10. INFORMATION ITEMS
Type
Information
Goals
Santa Clara County Office of Education Goal #1

Administrator

Jon R. Gundry, County Superintendent of Schools

Steve Olmos, Ed.D., Chief Schools Officer

 

Background

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 system 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

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 (LEAs), schools, student groups (e.g., race/ethnicity, socioeconomically disadvantaged, English Language Learners, Foster Youth, homeless, and students with disabilities), and progress on the indicators are 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 following will be reported to the California Department of Education prior to December 1, 2017.

 

 

 

Subject
E. 2017 Williams Settlement Annual Report
Meeting
Nov 15, 2017 - Regular Board Agenda (#2213)
Category
10. INFORMATION ITEMS
Type
Information
Goals
Santa Clara County Office of Education Goal #1

Administrator

Jon R. Gundry, County Superintendent of Schools

Jeanette Rodriguez-Chien, Ed.D., Chief Academic Officer

 

Background

As per Education Code §1240(F)(i), the county superintendent has submitted this annual report to the governing board of each school district, the county board of education, and the board of supervisors reflecting the findings of the 44 schools in 11 school districts that were subject to instructional materials and facilities monitoring in the fall of 2017.

 

The report is attached.

 

Fiscal Implications

None

Subject
F. Head Start/Early Head Start Monthly Board Reports
Meeting
Nov 15, 2017 - Regular Board Agenda (#2213)
Category
10. INFORMATION ITEMS
Type
Information
Goals

Administrator

Jon R. Gundry, County Superintendent of Schools

Steve Olmos, Ed.D., Schools Chief 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:

 

 

Subject
G. First Reading of Board Policy 0410 - Nondiscrimination in SCCOE Programs and Board Policy 1312.3 - Uniform Complaint Procedures
Meeting
Nov 15, 2017 - Regular Board Agenda (#2213)
Category
10. INFORMATION ITEMS
Type
Information
Goals

Policy Subcommittee Chair

Rosemary Kamei

 

Administrator

Jon R. Gundry, County Superintendent of Schools

Dr. Mary Ann Dewan, Deputy Superintendent

 

Background

On November 1, 2017, the Policy Development Subcommittee met and approved the revised versions of BP 0410 - Nondiscrimination in SCCOE Programs and BP 1312.3 - Uniform Complaint Procedures.

 

 

 

11. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
Subject
A. Committee members may provide or report on recent committee activities.
Meeting
Nov 15, 2017 - Regular Board Agenda (#2213)
Category
11. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
Type
Information

  1. Policy Subcommittee, Dec 13 (Trustee Kamei, Chair)
  2. Budget Study Committee, Jan 18 (Superintendent Gundry, Chair)
  3. Joint Legislative Advisory Committee (JLAC), Feb 21- tentative date (Trustee Di Salvo, Chair)
  4. Joint Committee on Child Care (JCCC), Dec 13 (Trustees Green and Rossi)
  5. Head Start Policy Council, Nov 21(Trustee Green)
  6. Santa Clara County School Boards Association (SCCSBA), Jan 24 (Trustee Kamei)
  7. Warmenhoven Inclusion Collaborative, Feb 23, 2018 (Trustee Di Salvo)
  8. California School Boards Association (CSBA) Delegate, Nov 30-Dec 1 (Trustee Kamei)
  9. California County Boards of Education (CCBE) Board of Directors, Nov 30 (Trustee Kamei)
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Subject
A. Requested items by Board members may be addressed at this time.
Meeting
Nov 15, 2017 - Regular Board Agenda (#2213)
Category
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Type
Information

Upcoming Items:

  1. Branch Reports (Trustee Mah) 

 

 Pending Items:

  1. Equity for API students in higher education (Trustee Song)
  2. Best Practices for Students with Mental Health in Elementary, Middle School, and High School (Trustee Di Salvo)
  3. Discussion regarding the Attorney General's Opinion of county board of education involvement in personnel matters in Closed Session (Trustee Di Salvo)
13. ADJOURNMENT
Subject
A. The next Santa Clara County Board of Education meeting is scheduled for December 13, 2017.
Meeting
Nov 15, 2017 - Regular Board Agenda (#2213)
Category
13. ADJOURNMENT
Type

The next Santa Clara County Board of Education meeting is scheduled for December 13, 2017.