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.
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.
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 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
Report of Actions Taken in Closed Session
Request Approval of Minutes of Regular Board meeting of February 6, 2019.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Steve Olmos, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Student Services & Support Division
Background
Program Information Report 2017-18 (PIR) –December 2018
Provides information on progress of services provided to children and families to meet required timelines as per specific indicators and thresholds
Financial Report – HS Basic/EHS Basic Total Grant Award –December 2018
Provides the status of program budget and financial oversight
In-Kind Contribution Required –December 2018
Indicates the progress of required matching contribution required by grant ($6,676,866)
Administration Cost Limitation –December 2018
Limits the amounts of funds charged as development and administrative costs to 15%
Purchase Card Summary –December 2018
Serves as an oversight check of program expenses
California Child Food Program Summary Reports (USDA) –December 2018
Serves as an oversight check of program expense
Enrollment Report –December 2018
Summarizes the year to date enrollment activity in the Head Start Program to comply with enrollment requirements
Annual PIR 2017-18
Indicates program results in comparison to State, Regional and National levels
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.
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.
Permanent Standing Committees of the Board
Joint, Partner and Membership Committees and Activities
Liaison Committees, Workgroups, and Community Activities
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.
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.