1. CALL TO ORDER
Subject
A. Roll Call (Including Action on Absences if Necessary)
Meeting
Feb 20, 2019 - Regular Board Agenda (#2237)
Category
1. CALL TO ORDER
Type
Information
Subject
B. Set the Agenda
Meeting
Feb 20, 2019 - Regular Board Agenda (#2237)
Category
1. CALL TO ORDER
Type
Action

 

The Board shall set the agenda by establishing it as posted.  Changes to the posted agenda may only occur as permitted by Education and Government Code including the Brown Act or as described in Board Bylaws.  Permitted revisions to the posted agenda include the movement of items from consent to action or reordering the sequence of agenda items.

Subject
C. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Feb 20, 2019 - Regular Board Agenda (#2237)
Category
1. CALL TO ORDER
Type
Procedural

 

 

2. INFORMATION ITEM
Subject
A. Report from Wage Theft Coalition
Meeting
Feb 20, 2019 - Regular Board Agenda (#2237)
Category
2. INFORMATION ITEM
Type

Administrator

Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools

 

Background

 

Ruth Silver Taube from the Wage Theft Coalition will provide a brief overview of the status of the coalition's work in Santa Clara County.

 

Wage theft is the unlawful practice of paying workers less than minimum wage, failing to pay overtime, forcing workers to work off the clock, issuing paychecks that bounce, stealing tips, denying legally required meal and rest breaks, misclassifying workers as independent contractors, and not paying workers at all.

 

In October 2018, the Santa Clara County Board of Education adopted Resolution No. 2232-2 for Wage Theft Prevention.

 

 

3. 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
Feb 20, 2019 - Regular Board Agenda (#2237)
Category
3. 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.

 

 

 

4. CLOSED SESSION
Subject
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: 3 cases
Meeting
Feb 20, 2019 - Regular Board Agenda (#2237)
Category
4. CLOSED SESSION
Type
Discussion

Administrator

Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools

 

 

Background

 

The Board will meet in Closed Session to discuss 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:  3 cases

5. OPEN SESSION (Immediately Following Closed Session -- Approximately 6:00 p.m.) (San Jose Room)
Subject
A. Report of Actions Taken in Closed Session
Meeting
Feb 20, 2019 - Regular Board Agenda (#2237)
Category
5. OPEN SESSION (Immediately Following Closed Session -- Approximately 6:00 p.m.) (San Jose Room)
Type
Information

Report of Actions Taken in Closed Session

6. CONSENT ACTION ITEMS
Subject
A. Request Approval of Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of February 6, 2019 (#2236)
Meeting
Feb 20, 2019 - Regular Board Agenda (#2237)
Category
6. CONSENT ACTION ITEMS
Type
Action (Consent)

Request Approval of Minutes of Regular Board meeting of February 6, 2019.

Subject
B. Resolution Recognizing March as Youth Arts Month for Santa Clara County Schools
Meeting
Feb 20, 2019 - Regular Board Agenda (#2237)
Category
6. CONSENT ACTION ITEMS
Type
Action (Consent)
Preferred Date
Feb 20, 2019
Fiscal Impact
No
Goals
Santa Clara County Office of Education Goal #1
Santa Clara County Office of Education Goal #2

Administrator

Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools

Edith Mourtos, Assistant Superintendent, Professional Learning and Instructional Support

 

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 high-quality education and provides students with opportunities to develop their creative thinking and expression skills.

 

7. ACTION ITEMS
Subject
A. Consideration of and Action to Accept The Legacy Academy’s Voluntarily Relinquishment of Its Charter and Closure of Legacy Academy or, Alternatively, Hold a Public Hearing on Revocation of The Legacy Academy’s Charter
Meeting
Feb 20, 2019 - Regular Board Agenda (#2237)
Category
7. ACTION ITEMS
Type
Action
Goals
Santa Clara County Office of Education Goal #1
Santa Clara County Office of Education Goal #2

Administrator

Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools

Khristel Johnson, Director, Charter Schools

 

As part of the charter authorization and oversight process, the Santa Clara County Office of Education's (“SCCOE”) staff has monitored the operations of The Legacy Academy charter school (“Legacy”). Over the last few months, the SCCOE staff became aware of certain facts, circumstances, and information that constitute fiscal mismanagement, violations of the Legacy Charter Petition (“Charter”), including the First Amended Memorandum of Understanding (“FAMOU”) between Legacy and the SCCOE, and/or violations of law, constituting cause for revocation of Legacy’s Charter pursuant to Education Code section 47607. On December 12, 2018, the Santa Clara County Board of Education ("SCCBOE") approved issuing a Notice of Violations ("NOV") including a reasonable opportunity to cure or refute the violations.  On February 6, 2019, the SCCBOE issued to The Legacy Academy, Inc., a Notice of Intent to Revoke (“NIR”), and set a public hearing on the revocation of Legacy’s Charter for the SCCBOE’s February 20, 2019, meeting.  The NIR specified:

 

Legacy is hereby notified that the County Board of Education will accept in lieu of revocation a formal decision by the Legacy Board to close Legacy and relinquish the Legacy Charter, including complying with all requirements in the Charter, FAMOU, law and regulations governing closure of charter schools. In order for Legacy to take this option, its Board must make that decision by adoption of a written resolution during the open session of a properly agendized Legacy Board public meeting and provide the Santa Clara County Superintendent of Schools a fully executed copy of the resolution evidencing this action by the earlier of (1) 72 hours of the Legacy’s Board’s action or (2) February 20, 2019, prior to the commencement of the SCCBOE Board meeting.

 

On February 13, 2019, the Board of Directors of The Legacy Academy, Inc. (“Legacy Board”) took the following action:

Close Legacy Academy and relinquish our charter no later than March 15, 2019.  It is further moved that Legacy will comply with all requirements in the Charter, FAMOU, law and regulations governing closure of charter schools.

 

The Legacy Board approved this motion by a vote of four in favor and one opposed.  On February 14, 2019, Legacy’s Executive Director informed the County Superintendent in writing of the Legacy Board’s action voluntarily relinquishing the Legacy Charter and closing The Legacy Academy on or before March 15, 2019.  (See Exhibits A and B to the attached Resolution No. 2237-2.  The Executive Director also informed the County Superintendent that Legacy was commencing its closure by informing Legacy families and students on February 14, 2019.

 

Requested Action

It is the recommendation of the SCCOE's Charter staff that the SCCBOE adopt the attached Resolution No. 2237-2 Accepting the Voluntary Relinquishment of the Charter for and Closure of The Legacy Academy Charter School on or before March 15, 2019, and directing the County Superintendent or designee to provide the required notice to the California Department of Education and to take such other action as she may deem warranted to implement that Resolution No. 2237-2 including, but not limited to, confirming that Legacy has ceased operations and fully implements its closure protocol as specified in the Charter and FAMOU and required by law and regulation.

 

Alternatively, if the SCCBOE does not adopt Resolution No. 2237-2 and accept the voluntary relinquishment of the Charter for and closure of The Legacy Academy charter school in the manner provided for by Legacy’s Board, SCCOE’s Charter staff recommends that the SCCOE hold a public hearing on the revocation of the Legacy Charter as specified in the NIR.

 

Student Impact

The Charter Schools Department provides oversight and monitoring for 22 County Board of Education authorized charter schools. Legacy was originally authorized in 2016 and a revised charter was authorized in 2018. Legacy currently serves approximately 12 students.

Subject
B. Second Reading and Adoption of Board Policies
Meeting
Feb 20, 2019 - Regular Board Agenda (#2237)
Category
7. ACTION ITEMS
Type
Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact
No

Administrator

Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools

 

Background

On January 16, 2019 the Policy Development Subcommittee met and approved the revisions for BP 0420 - School Plans/Site Councils and BP 0460 - Local Control and Accountability Plan. These policies were presented to the Board on February 6, 2019 for first reading.

 

 

BP 0420 School Plans/Site Councils

Policy updated to reflect NEW LAW (AB 716) which renames the single plan for student achievement as the school plan for student achievement (SPSA), authorizes the use of uniform complaint procedures for complaints alleging noncompliance with requirements related to the establishment of school site councils or the development of the SPSA, and authorizes the use of the SPSA to satisfy the requirement for a school improvement plan when a school is identified for targeted or comprehensive support.

 

BP 0460 Local Control and Accountability Plan

Policy updated to reflect NEW LAW (AB 2878) which expands the state priority on parent involvement that must be addressed in the local control and accountability plan (LCAP) to include family engagement. Policy also reflects NEW LAW (AB 1808) which requires consultation on plan development with special education local plan administrator(s) and, by July 1, 2019, requires development of a local control funding formula budget overview for parents/guardians in conjunction with the LCAP. Policy reflects NEW LAW (AB 1840) which requires the State Board of Education to expand the LCAP template by January 31, 2020 to include specified information. Section on "Technical Assistance/Intervention" updated to reflect AB 1808 which establishes a single statewide system of support for districts and schools, and AB 1840 which provides that a district receiving an emergency apportionment will be deemed to have been referred to the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence.

 

8. INFORMATION ITEMS
Subject
A. Charter Schools Update
Meeting
Feb 20, 2019 - Regular Board Agenda (#2237)
Category
8. INFORMATION ITEMS
Type
Information
Goals
Santa Clara County Office of Education Goal #1
Santa Clara County Office of Education Goal #2

Administrator

Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools

Khristel Johnson, Director, Charter Schools Department

 

Background

A Charter Schools Update is provided as a standing agenda item at each regular Board Meeting.

 

Discovery I Renewal

On February 8, 2019, Discovery I submitted its Renewal Petition.  The Public Hearing is scheduled for March 6, 2019, and the Decision Hearing is scheduled for April 6, 2019.  Charter Staff will conduct its renewal visit on March 8, 2019.

 

Rocketship Audit

On February 14, 2019, Rocketship Public Schools submitted its response to SCCOE's January 29, 2019, Notice of Concerns sent to Rocketship Mateo Sheedy, Sí Se Puede, Discovery Prep, Alma, Brilliant Minds, Rising Stars, Fuerza, and Los Sueños charter schools due to Rocketship's failure to timely submit its annual financial audit by December 15, 2018.  Rocketship submitted it's audit on February 4, 2019.

 

Student Impact

The Charter Schools Department provides monitoring and oversight for 22 County Board of Education authorized charter schools serving approximately 10,000 students.

 

Subject
B. First Reading Board Policies
Meeting
Feb 20, 2019 - Regular Board Agenda (#2237)
Category
8. INFORMATION ITEMS
Type
Information

Administrator

Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools

 

Background

On February 6, 2019 the Policy Subcommittee met and approved the revisions for the following policies:

 

BP 6146.3 Reciprocity of Academic Credit

Revised policy to reflect new law (AB 167) and include new language regarding graduation requirement exemptions and grade placement for foster youth, homeless youth, children in the juvenile justice system, children of military families, and children of migratory families who transfer after completion of their second year in high school and are at risk of not completing additional graduation requirements. Policy also reflects the new Dashboard Alternative School Status that replaced the Alternative Schools Accountability Model.

 

BB/Exhibit 9270 Conflict of Interest

Updated exhibit reflects position title changes, new titles, and eliminated positions.

 

 

 

 

9. CONSENT INFORMATION ITEMS (Information items provided for review that do not require presentation or action.)
Subject
A. Head Start/Early Head Start Monthly Board Reports
Meeting
Feb 20, 2019 - Regular Board Agenda (#2237)
Category
9. CONSENT INFORMATION ITEMS (Information items provided for review that do not require presentation or action.)
Type
Information

Administrator

Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools

Steve Olmos, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Student Services & Support Division

 

Background

 

Student Impact

The Head Start/Early Head Start Program is federally funded to serve 1,946 children, ages 0-5, from very low-income families to promote their school readiness by enhancing their cognitive, social, and emotional development. These services are provided in Santa Clara and San Benito Counties.

10. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Subject
A. The superintendent may give a report on any activities related to her duties.
Meeting
Feb 20, 2019 - Regular Board Agenda (#2237)
Category
10. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Type
Information

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

11. 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
Feb 20, 2019 - Regular Board Agenda (#2237)
Category
11. 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.

12. BOARD MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS
Subject
A. Committee members may provide or report on recent committee activities.
Meeting
Feb 20, 2019 - Regular Board Agenda (#2237)
Category
12. BOARD MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS
Type
Information

Permanent Standing Committees of the Board

Joint, Partner and Membership Committees and Activities

Liaison Committees, Workgroups, and Community Activities

13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Subject
A. Requested items by Board members may be addressed at this time.
Meeting
Feb 20, 2019 - Regular Board Agenda (#2237)
Category
13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Type
Information

 

Refer to Board Bylaw 9322 Agenda/Meeting Materials for specific information related to the preparation of County Board of Education agendas. Excepting agenda items otherwise permissible by Education Code, Brown Act or other rules, regulations, or policies for the Board to place on the agenda, a County Board member may request an item within the jurisdiction of the County Board be placed on the agenda.  A process for reviewing requested agenda items is described in the board bylaw. In summary, the process includes a review to determine if the item is within the Board's jurisdiction, where it could be placed on the agenda and an assessment of the resource impact of preparing the item. 

 

 

  1. Summit Learning Platform, Spring 2019 (Trustee Di Salvo)
  2. Discussion regarding the Attorney General's Opinion of County Board of Education involvement in personnel matters in Closed Session (Trustee Di Salvo)
  3. History of SJ/SV 2020 (Trustee Di Salvo)
  4. Discussion on developing a template as a model document for easily understood data on funding and achievement, the flow of LCFF funds, and availability of achievement LCAP outcomes data provided by CDE. (Trustee Di Salvo)
  5. Discussion on California Voting Rights Act and at-large elections for seats on 31 school district boards (Trustee Di Salvo)
  6. Report on how the Redevelopment Agency (RDA) funds are being spent to help local school districts (Vice President Song)
  7. Teacher Housing (Trustee Mah)
  8. Presentation of Civic Engagement (Trustee Di Salvo)


 

14. ADJOURNMENT
Subject
A. The next Santa Clara County Board of Education meeting is scheduled for March 6, 2019.
Meeting
Feb 20, 2019 - Regular Board Agenda (#2237)
Category
14. ADJOURNMENT
Type

Administrator

Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools

 

 

 

The next Santa Clara County Board of Education meeting is scheduled for March 6, 2019.