Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Peter Daniels, Chief Public Affairs Officer
Background
The Santa Clara County Board of Education (SCCBOE) recognizes ten employees each year for outstanding service to students, parents, coworkers, and customers. Keysha Doutherd, an administrative assistant in Multilingual Education Services, 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
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Peter Daniels, Chief Public Affairs Officer
Background
As part of its commitment to Civic Engagement and Education, the Santa Clara County Office of Education recognizes the student winners of the Santa Clara County National History Day competition held on February 24, 2018. Approximately 75 students participated representing 50 projects. The winners of the local competition will attend the state level competition in May 2018.
After selecting a historical topic that relates to an annual theme, students conduct extensive research by using libraries, archives, museums, and oral history interviews. They analyze and interpret their findings, draw conclusions about their topics’ significance in history, and create final projects that present their work. These projects can be entered into a series of competitions, from the local to the national level, where they are evaluated by professional historians and educators.
National History Day – California is one of the largest state History Day competitions, takes place in 34 counties and reaches some 44,000 students each year, culminating in an annual state wide contest with nearly 1,000 participants. National History Day – California provides an enhanced History Day program, including the elementary student 2-dimensional poster display category. The elementary addition, while not a National qualifier, makes California's National History Day contest open to students in grades 4 through 12.
The theme for 2018 is Conflict and Compromise in History.
Student Impact
Civic education teaches important life and leadership skills. National History Day provides students with an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities to apply learned information through authentic assessment in student-outcome products and can easily be integrated into the everyday classroom curriculum.
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
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Background
The Board will hold a Closed Session to discuss the following item:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION [Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)] Santa Clara County Office of Education, et al. v. Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Sunnyvale, et al., California Court of Appeal, Third District Case No. C077661
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Background
The Board will hold a Closed Session to discuss the following item:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION. Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: 2 potential cases
The Board President shall make a Report of Actions Taken in Closed Session.
The superintendent may give a report on any activities related to her 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
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Khristel Johnson, Director, Charter Schools
Background
On February 14, 2018, the Charter Schools Office of the Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) received a charter petition renewal request from Discovery II (DII) Charter School. Discovery II is seeking approval to renew a district appeal public charter, which is currently serving students in grades transitional kindergarten (TK)-8th for a continuing charter term of five years beginning in July 2018. Discovery II was initially approved on appeal from San Jose Unified School District as a grade K-8 charter school in March 2013 for a five-year term. On March 4, 2015, Santa Clara County Board of Education (SCCBOE) approved a material revision for Discovery II allowing the addition of TK and a modified home school/ independent study program. Discovery II's total current enrollment is 573 students grades TK-8. Discovery II’s mission through direct parent participation, community learning and developmentally based teaching, Discovery II will support the ‘whole’ child and develop lifelong learners prepared to meet the challenges of the future.
California Education Code Sections 47605 and 47607, and section 11966.4 of the California Code of Regulations, Title 5 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, at which time the county board of education shall consider the level of support for the petition by district teachers, other district employees, and parents or guardians.”
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:
Student Impact
The Charter School office provides oversight and monitoring for 23 County Board of Education authorized charter schools. Discovery II was authorized in 2013 and currently serves 573 students.
Request Approval of Minutes of Special Board Meeting of February 13, 2018.
Request Approval of Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of February 21, 2018.
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Jeanette Rodriguez-Chien, Ed.D., Chief Academic Officer
Background
The month of March is nationally designated as Arts Education Month in supporting and valuing the importance of arts education for our students as a core subject. Artspiration is a county-wide arts initiative that supports professional development, student engagement and arts advocacy and seeks to encourage schools, students, educators, parents and other community members to celebrate the positive impact and benefits of the arts as a life-long and culturally relevant segment of our society.
Fiscal Implications
None
Impact on Students
Arts Education is a core component of a high quality education and provides students opportunities to develop their creative thinking and expression skills.
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Background
On February 7, 2018 the Policy Development Subcommittee met and approved the revisions to Board Policy 1340 - Access to SCCOE Records and Board Bylaw 9012 - Board Member Electronic Communication. These policies were presented to the Board for first reading on February 21, 2018.
BP 1340 - Access to SCCOE Records and BB 9012 - Board Member Electronic Communication
Policy and bylaw updated to reflect recent court decision (City of San Jose v. Superior Court) which held that using a personal account or device to send or receive communications regarding public business does not categorically exclude those records from disclosure in response to a request under the California Public Records Request Act.
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Peter Daniels, Chief Public Affairs Officer
Background
In 1987, the US Congress designated March as National Women’s History Month. This creates a special opportunity in our schools, our workplaces, and our communities to recognize and celebrate the often-overlooked achievements of American women. Each year there is a special Theme and women whose lives exemplify that theme is selected as National Honorees. The 2018 National Women’s History theme, "Nevertheless She Persisted: Honoring Women Who Fight All Forms of Discrimination Against Women."
Fiscal Implications
None
Student Impact
It is important that our students understand the importance women have played in history and have role models to emulate.
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Background
The following donation was made to the Santa Clara County Office of Education:
| Program: | Special Education, Students Services Branch |
| Donor: | Juanita Velador |
| Donation: | $400.00 - To support the Professional Learning Team Training |
Fiscal Implications
The above donation will be deposited in the respective program account.
Student Impact
The training will provide professional development to staff and will support student success.
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Background
An agreement has been reached regarding a Compensation Agreement under Health and Safety Code Section 34180(f) among the Successor Agency to the San Jose Redevelopment Agency, the City of San Jose , and each of the affected taxing entities relating to the conveyance of real properties located at 8/102/105/150 Montgomery Street, 510 West San Fernando Street, and 645 Park Avenue.
The SCCOE is one of the affected taxing entities and will need to approve the agreement.
James Williams, County Counsel for the County of Santa Clara will present this item and be available to answer
questions.
Recommendation
Recommend Approval of a Compensation Agreement under Health and Safety Code Section 34180(f) among the Successor Agency to the San Jose Redevelopment Agency, the City of San Jose , and each of the affected taxing entities relating to the conveyance of real properties located at 8/102/105/150 Montgomery Street, 510 West San Fernando Street, and 645 Park Avenue.
Fiscal Implications
Funds from the compensation agreement will be transferred to the SCCOE as revenue.
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Background
Updates to the RDA Successor Agency Oversight Board appointments are necessary due to the merger of the respective RDA Oversight Boards into one countywide board. The change is effective July 1, 2018.
Recommendation
The Administration recommends the following SCCOE staff as the primary and alternative appointments of the respective RDA Oversight Boards.
Primary: Matt Tinsley, Director of Strong Start
Alternate: Marko Mosunic, Financial Administrator
Requested Action
Approve the update primary and alternative appointments of the respective RDA Oversight Boards as noted above.
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., Interim County Superintendent of Schools
Peter Daniels, Chief Public Affairs Officer
Background
Since 2013 there have been nearly 300 shootings in school communities or approximately one incident per week resulting in 59 deaths and 124 non-fatal gunshot injuries. On February 14, 2018, a school shooter using a military style weapon at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida killed seventeen people and fourteen more were taken to hospitals, making it one of the world's deadliest school massacres.
Fiscal Implications
None
Student Impact
Students must feel safe at school in order to learn and reach their highest potential. We need stricter gun control laws and mental health supports to halt the increase in school shootings and create safer campuses.
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Khristel Johnson, Director, Charter Schools
Background
A Charter Schools Update is provided as a standing agenda item at each regular board meeting.
Spark Charter School
As part of SCCOE ongoing monitoring practices staff continue to have increasing concerns with the fiscal standing of Spark Charter School. SCCOE charter staff will be reviewing Spark's 2nd interim report, which is due for all schools on March 15, 2018. SCCOE staff will provide a an update at the March 21 board meeting.
Spark's renewal petition was denied by SCCBOE in January and its Charter is set to end on June 30, 2018. Spark has sought an appeal to the State Board of Education (SBE) which is set to be heard at the May 9-10 SBE meeting. The Advisory Commission on Charter Schools (ACCS) is scheduled to hear the Spark appeal and make a recommendation to the SBE on April 10-11. Currently, there has been no update as to whether Spark will apply to the SCCBOE for a material revision to its charter.
Student Impact
The Charter School Update provides information to the board related to the charter schools authorized by the Santa Clara Board of Education (SCCBOE) and items related to the Santa Clara County Office of Education's (SCCOE) role in oversight and monitoring. The County Board of Education has 23 authorized charter schools which serve approximately 10,000 students.
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., 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 promotion will result in excess of the $10,000 limit for one (1) employee.
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. This employee is 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 |
|
1 |
Blankenship |
Rocio |
Head Start Site Director II |
Supervisor - Preschool Instructional Support |
C |
$71,685.12 |
$98,789.64 |
$27,104.52 |
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
Student Impact
The Human Resources Branch ensures our students receive quality instruction through the selection, assignment and support of qualified leaders, teachers and staff.
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Jeanette Rodriguez-Chien, Ed.D., Chief Academic Officer
Background
The discussion is to update the Board on the current status of the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) evaluation rubrics, which are more commonly known as the California School Dashboard (or the Dashboard for short). The Dashboard was implemented in fall 2017 and displays the performance data from the LCFF evaluation rubrics at the Local Education Agency (LEA), school and student group levels, with an emphasis on highlighting any equity gaps between student groups.
Student Impact
The California School Dashboard contains reports that display the performance of local educational agencies (LEAs), schools, and student groups on a set of state and local measures to assist in identifying strengths, challenges, and areas in need of improvement. Based on decisions made by LEAs in addressing the data, student achievement and other educational outcomes can be significantly improved.
Upcoming Items:
Branch Reports (Trustee Mah)
The next Santa Clara County Board of Education meeting is scheduled for March 21, 2018. For Board agendas and meeting minutes, please see our website at www.sccoe.org under the County Board of Education page.