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
The Santa Clara County Board of Education (SCCBOE) recognizes ten employees each year for outstanding service to students, parents, coworkers, and customers. Steve Pinkoski, an IT Support Specialist at Ridder Park, 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
Background
The California Distinguished Schools Program sponsored by the California Department of Education recognizes outstanding education programs and practices. Schools are awarded for achieving exceptional student performance for two consecutive school years or closing the achievement gap between two school years.
Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy Gilroy Unified School District and Crittenden Middle School and Isaac Newton Graham Middle both in Mountain View Whisman School District are three of the ten schools in Santa Clara County to be recognized as a California Distinguished Schools. We are recognizing this outstanding accomplishment by honoring the district as a part of our County Board agenda.
Student Impact
The California Distinguished Schools serve as a model for other schools to learn best practices to improve student achievement.
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Steve Olmos, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Student Services & Support Division
Background
Board Trustees have inquired about the status, issues and trends as it relates to justice engaged youth in Santa Clara County. A report will be provided by a special guest, the Honorable Katherine Lucero, a judge for the Superior Court of Santa Clara County. She currently sits on the Family and Juvenile Justice Court. Previously Judge Lucero was the Supervising Judge in Juvenile Dependency Court where she oversaw hundreds of cases involving abused and neglected children. Judge Lucero has previously presided in Juvenile Delinquency Court, Family Court, the Santa Clara County Superior Court Appellate Bench and Adult Criminal Court. Her presentation will focus on current issues and trends in the Juvenile Justice Court.
Student Impact
The presentation will provide information and current trends in the Juvenile Justice System that directly impacts our students and students in Santa Clara County.
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. Individual remarks will be limited to 1 minute unless otherwise stipulated.
A timing/lighting system will be activated at the beginning of each individual's presentation. A green light will indicate the beginning of the time period; a yellow light will appear when 30 seconds remain; a red light will appear and a buzzer will sound when the time has lapsed. Time limits will be strictly enforced by the Board President to ensure equal opportunity and treatment of all speakers.
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Requested Action
Approve minutes of Regular Board Meeting of April 17, 2019 (#2241).
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Background
Santa Clara County Board of Education recognizes the month of May as National Asian American Heritage Month and supports community engagement throughout Santa Clara County. The SCCOE has partnerships and initiatives that support community engagement including the Asian Pacific American Leadership Institute was established to emphasize public service, and since establishment encouraged Asian Pacific American civic participation, bridging members of the Silicon Valley community with community organizations to make an impact in local policy, housing, and education. Asian American and Pacific Islanders make up 34-percent of the population in Santa Clara County.
Requested Action
Adopt Resolution Recognizing May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Month
Student Impact
The Santa Clara County Office of Education supports both civic learning and civic engagement activities for youth throughout Santa Clara County.
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Background
May is National Foster Care Awareness Month, a month set aside to acknowledge foster parents, family members, volunteers, mentors, policymakers, child welfare professionals, and other members of the community who help children in foster care find permanent homes, healthy connections, and the resources to lead a successful and rewarding life.
Requested Action
Adopt Resolution Recognizing May as Foster Youth Awareness Month
Student Impact
The many services offered by the SCCOE contribute to supporting students who are foster youth and assist in meeting the office's efforts to provide inclusive, equitable access to high quality education for all students.
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: | Safe and Healthy Schools, Professional Learning & Instructional Support |
Donor: | Southwest Key Programs, Inc. |
Donation: | $1,000 |
Fiscal Implications
The above donation will be accepted for Safe and Healthy Schools, Professional Learning & Instructional Support.
Requested Action
Accept donation to the Santa Clara County Office of Education
Student Impact
The above donation will provide professional development and training to educators, counselors, and community members that serve students in Santa Clara.
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Background
AB 123 (McCarty) is referred to as the Pre-K for all Act of 2019. The Joint Legislative Action Committee (JLAC) adopted a support position for AB 123 because of its alignment to the Santa Clara County Office of Education's Early Learning Master Plan. The SCCOE's Strong Start Coalition also discussed the benefits of AB 125 at it's meeting in April.
The intent of AB 123 is to expands access to full-day, full-year, high-quality state preschool for 4-year-olds living in low-income neighborhoods and all 3-year-olds in poverty. It also increases state preschool teacher pay and qualifications and provides scholarships for teachers to pursue higher education in early learning fields. AB 123 passed out of the Assembly Education Committee. AB 123 will next be heard in the Assembly Appropriations Committee on May 17.
AB 123 is co-sponsored by Early Edge and Kidango.
Requested Action
Adopt Resolution in Support of AB 123 - Pre-K for All Act of 2019
Student Impact
The passage of AB 123 would increase access to quality early learning programs for preschool aged youth.
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Background
AB 125 (McCarty) addresses reimbursement rates in early childhood programs. The Joint Legislative Action Committee (JLAC) adopted a support position for AB 125 because of its alignment to the Santa Clara County Office of Education's Early Learning Master Plan. The SCCOE's Strong Start Coalition also discussed the benefits of AB 125 at it's meeting in April.
AB 125, would revise the state’s system and rates for reimbursing subsidized child care and development programs to create a more uniform reimbursement system reflecting regional costs of care. The bill would also establish the “Quality Counts California Pilot Reimbursement Program” as a pilot program to provide higher reimbursement rates to alternative payment program providers for meeting certain quality standards. It passed out of Assembly Education Committee on April 24.
Requested Action
Adopt Resolution in Support of AB 125 - Early Childhood Education Reimbursement Rates
Student Impact
The passage of AB 125 would provide a more equitable reimbursement rate structure thereby benefiting more young children.
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.
Data Book
During the April 17 SCCBOE meeting an update on the Charter Schools Data Book was provided. Questions arose regarding LCAP and the Data Book. A follow-up to those questions will be provided.
Student Impact
The Charter Schools Department provides monitoring and oversight for 21 County Board of Education authorized charter schools serving approximately 10,000 students.
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Background
Trustee Mah requested an information item regarding Board Self-Evaluation. Board Bylaw 9400 provides that the Santa Clara County Board of Education (“County Board”) shall, as directed by the County Board President, annually conduct a self-evaluation in order to demonstrate accountability to the community and ensure that its governance of the Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) effectively supports student achievement and the attainment of the County Office's vision and goals.
The evaluation may address any areas of County Board responsibility, including but not limited to County Board performance in relation to vision setting, curriculum, finance, policy, and community relations. The evaluation also may address objectives related to County Board meeting operations, relationships among County Board members, the County Board’s relationship with the Santa Clara County Superintendent of Schools (County Superintendent), understanding of County Board and County Superintendent roles and responsibilities, communication skills, or other boardsmanship skills.
The County Board shall be evaluated as a whole and not as individual members. However, individual County Board members are also encouraged to use the evaluation process as an opportunity to privately assess their personal performance as a County Board member. Although the County Board President may direct County Board members to complete an evaluation instrument individually, any discussion of the County Board's self-evaluation shall be conducted in open session. At the request of the County Board, a facilitator may be used to assist with the evaluation process. The County Board may invite the County Superintendent or others to provide input into the evaluation process.
The California School Board Association (CSBA) offers a Board Self-Evaluation Survey. The survey provides boards the opportunity to reflect on how well they are meeting their responsibilities. Attached documents offer a description of the service, a sample evaluation report, and the fact sheet on the evaluation instrument.
The Purchase of the evaluation from CSBA is $200. A CSBA Governance Consultant can be selected who would review the results with the board in a workshop setting. If the board were to choose this option, the cost of the evaluation and the facilitated workshop is $2,700, plus reasonable travel expenses.
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.
The next Santa Clara County Board of Education regular meeting is scheduled for May 15, 2019.