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
Gary Waddell, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent
Background
The Santa Clara County Office of Education promotes the recognition of the hard work and dedication of SCCOE employees, ten per year. The Santa Clara County Office of Education will continue to recognize employees each year for outstanding service to students, parents, coworkers, and stakeholders during the COVID-19 Crisis.
SUBMIT PUBLIC COMMENT: https://tinyurl.com/public-comment-5-6-20
Members of the public may submit public comments in writing on the link above on any issue within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board that is not listed on this agenda. Submitted comments may be read into the record to the extent practicable based upon factors such as the length of the agenda and available time. Comments received within the window of the board meeting whether read or not, will be shared with the board and noted in the minutes.
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.
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Background
The County Board will hold a hearing and take action on an interdistrict attendance appeal filed on behalf of two students; Resident District: San Jose Unified School District, Desired District: Campbell Union High School District.
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Background
The Board will hold a Closed Session to consider the following item:
Government Code sections 54954.5 and 54957 - Threat to Public Services or Facilities: Consultation with: County Superintendent, Dr. Mary Ann Dewan.
Report of Actions Taken in Closed Session
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Requested Action
Approve Minutes of the regular board meeting of April 15, 2020 (#2261).
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Gary Waddell, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent
Background
The Santa Clara County Office of Education is committed to honoring and celebrating the diversity of others as well as ensuring that we learn from the heritage and culture of others. Thus, the Santa Clara County Office of Education will recognize May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month as time to recognize and honor Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States.
Fiscal Implications
The passage of this resolution has no fiscal implications.
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
Gary Waddell, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent
Background
The Santa Clara County Office of Education continually promotes the recognition of the hard work and dedication of classified employees; especially in this national pandemic. The Santa Clara County Office of Education will honor its classified employees with Classified Employee Week, May 17-23, 2020.
Fiscal Implications
The passage of this resolution has no fiscal implications.
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Gary Waddell, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent
Background
The Santa Clara County Office of Education continually promotes the recognition of the hard work and dedication of its school nurses; especially in this national pandemic. The Santa Clara County Office of Education will honor its school nurses during National Nurses Week, May 6-12, 2020 with May 6, 2020 set aside as National School Nurses Day.
Fiscal Implications
The passage of this resolution has no fiscal implications.
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Gary Waddell, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent
Background
The Santa Clara County Office of Education continually promotes the recognition of the hard work and dedication of teachers; especially in this national pandemic. National Teacher Appreciation Week is to be observed May 4-8, 2020 and the California Day of the Teacher on May 5, 2020.
Fiscal Implications
The passage of this resolution has no fiscal implications.
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Gary Waddell, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent
Background
With COVID-19 having origins in China, there has been an escalation in xenophobia towards Asian Americans. Scientists have confirmed that the COVID-19 disease does not respect borders and is not caused by ethnicity, and the World Health Organization has cautioned against using geographic descriptors because they can fuel ethnic discrimination. As the Santa Clara County Office of Education strives to promote student equity and provide quality support to districts, schools, students, and communities, it is committed to protecting Asian Americans and is denouncing xenophobia.
Fiscal Implications
The passage of this resolution has no fiscal implications.
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Background
Whenever a school board election is scheduled to be held on the same day and in the same territory (or in territory that is part of the same) as elections of other political subdivisions, the election may be either completely or partially consolidated with other elections.
The attached resolution requests that the Board of Supervisors of Santa Clara County completely consolidate the November 3, 2020 County Board of Education election with other elections.
Fiscal Implications
The County Registrar of Voters for Santa Clara County estimates the cost for the County Board of Education election to be approximately $1,775,303 (this does not include the candidate statement costs).
If the County Board of Education election is not consolidated with other elections, a special election will have to be conducted for the County Board of Education. Special election costs charged to the County Office of Education would be considerably higher than consolidated costs.
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: | Alternative Education, Student Services and Support Division |
| Donor: | Maxine Amundson |
| Donation: |
$10,000 |
Fiscal Implications
The above donation will be accepted for the Alternative Education department.
Student Impact
The above donation will provide scholarships to Alternative Education students to continue their education.
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Background
On April 1, 2020 the Policy Subcommittee met and recommended approval of a Board Governance Handbook.
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Background
On April 1, 2020 the Policy Subcommittee met and approved new Board Bylaw 9261.
BB 9261 Santa Clara County Board of Education Mediation Process
New Board Bylaw establishing collective process of mediation for the Santa Clara County Board of Education.
The superintendent may give a report on any activities related to her duties.
The next Santa Clara County Board of Education regular meeting is scheduled for May 20, 2020.