Roll call of the trustees will be taken and any absences of trustees will be recorded. The board may take action on absences if needed.
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, Equity and Educational Progress Division
Background
The Employee of the Month Recognition highlights the important role of the paraeducator in supporting student achievement. The Employee of the Month demonstrates exceptional skill and dedication in the performance of their job, thereby earning that person the respect and admiration of other paraeducators, students, teachers, administrators, co-workers and parents.
SUBMIT PUBLIC COMMENT: https://tinyurl.com/public-comment-6-10-20
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.
Report from Policy Subcommittee and Strong Start will be provided as those committees have met since the last meeting of the board.
Permanent Standing Committees of the Board
Joint, Partner and Membership Committees and Activities
Liaison Committees, Workgroups, and Community Activities
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Gary Waddell, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Equity and Educational Progress Division
Steve Olmos, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Student Services Division
Background
Executive Order N-56-20 requires that all Local Education Agencies (LEA) complete a written report to explain the changes to program offerings that the LEA has made in response to school closures to address the COVID-19 emergency, the major impacts of such closures on students and families, and a description of how the LEA is meeting the needs of its unduplicated students. LEA’s are required to submit their Written Operations Report to their local COE by July 1, 2020.
The Santa Clara County Office of Education has also undertaken significant activities in each of these areas to support school districts throughout the county. An additional information report is provided highlighting these ciounty-wide support activities.
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
James Novak, Ed.D., Chief Business Officer, Business, Facilities & Operations Division
Stephanie Gomez, Director, Internal Business Services
Background
Pursuant to Education Code (EC) 1620 on or before July 1 of each fiscal year, the county board of education shall hold a public hearing on the proposed county school service fund budget. The public hearing shall be held prior to the adoption of the budget by the county board of education, and shall occur not less than three days following the availability of the proposed budget for public inspection. Education Code (EC) 52068 (b)(1) also requires the public hearing for the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) be held at the same meeting as the public hearing required by Section 1620 for the proposed budget.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Executive Order (EO) N-56-20 was established on April 22, 2020, to address the impact of continued school closures and the local educational agencies' ability to conduct meaningful annual planning, and the ability to meaningfully engage stakeholders in these processes. In addition, this order issued a timeline and approval of waivers for the Local Control and Accountability Plan and Budget Overview for Parents as well as waving certain budget requirements.
Budget Summary
The 2020-21 Proposed Budget is developed based upon a set of assumptions and the most up-to-date information available, with guidance from organizations such as the California Department of Education and Department of Finance.
For the County School Service Fund in 2020-21, total projected revenues are approximately $265.70M and projected expenditures are approximately $287.49M. This includes approximately $35.09M in expenditures for the Return of Local Property Taxes to the State. The 2020-21 projected reserve for economic uncertainty, after removing certain designations, is approximately $11.49M. This is based on a projected beginning fund balance of approximately $80.08M. The actual beginning fund balance will be determined after the fiscal books for 2019-20 are closed in late August/early September.
The final budget will come to the County Board of Education for approval on June 17, 2020.
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Edith Mourtos, Assistant Superintendent, Professional Learning & Instructional Support
Background
This follow up report is being provided to specifically address the marijuana use of youth at the request of Trustee Di Salvo. Tobacco-Use Prevention Education (TUPE) is a comprehensive evidence-based tobacco-use prevention, youth development, intervention, and cessation program. The purpose of the TUPE program is to reduce youth tobacco-use by helping students make healthy decisions through tobacco-specific educational instruction and activities that build knowledge as well as social skills and youth development assets. TUPE funding originates from tobacco tax revenue and provides prevention programs in grades six through twelve. Through TUPE, districts and school staff/administrators receive training and technical assistance in the following capacities:
Student Impact
All participating TUPE Tier II school districts administer a tobacco use prevention curriculum to students. The curriculum is designed to inform youth of the dangers of smoking/vaping and increase awareness regarding the addictiveness of nicotine-based substances such as e-cigarettes, JUULs™, cigarettes, and smokeless/chew tobacco. The Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) uses a pre- and post-assessment design to determine if the curriculum is having an impact on student knowledge base, use attitudes, and beliefs about the dangers of smoking or vaping. A summary of key findings from Year 2 of the program is provided below.
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Michelle Johnson, Ed.D., Director, Charter Schools
Background
A Charter Schools Update is provided as a standing agenda item at each regular Board Meeting, including but not limited to the following topics:
2019-20 Data Book
The Charter Schools staff has worked with the SCCBOE's approved charter schools in the collection, preparation and presentation of the Charter School Annual Report. The Spanish translation is in process and will be presented at a future meeting of the Board of Education and posted on the Charter Schools Department web page.
Renewal Update
An update will be provided on the renewal status of the SCCBOE authorized charters.
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
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: Palo Alto Unified School District.
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 a student; Resident District: East Side Union High 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 discuss the following item:
Government Code section 54957 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Title: (County Superintendent of Schools)
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 May 20, 2020 (#2263).
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Gary Waddell, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Equity and Educational Progress Division
Background
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender, Queer Pride Month (LGBTQ Pride Month) is currently celebrated each year in the month of June honoring the Stonewall Riots. Stonewall was not the start of the LGBTQ movement; LGBTQ activists have been organizing since at least the 1920s. But the rage and fervor caused by the Stonewall riots helped increase acceptance towards the LGBTQ community. Pride marks a moment for the community to come together, and recognize the advances and challenges made in a festive, affirming atmosphere.
Student Impact
The resolution acknowledges and supports our diverse student population in Santa Clara County and furthers the goal of creating safe, positive, and inclusive schools for all students.
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Gary Waddell, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Equity and Educational Progress Division
Background
The Santa Clara County Office of Education continues to promote the denouncing of racism and racial discrimination in an effort to combat the acts of discrimination, hatred and violence towards African Americans due to racism, we will stand together to combat social injustices and foster systems and communities anchored in dignity, love, compassion, and kindness. The Santa Clara County Office of Education is committed to serving, inspiring, and promoting all students and public school success and is especially aware of the trauma accompanying being subject to racism, discrimination and prejudice as a barrier to positive mental health and well-being, and academic achievement.
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Background
On May 6, 2020 the Policy Subcommittee met and approved BP/Exhibit 0420.4 for first reading. This policy was brought to the Board for first reading on May 20, 2020.
BP 0420.4 Charter Schools
Discussion on revisions to existing policy to reflect changes in Education Code as a result of AB 1505, 1507, and 1595. Areas of revision include authorization of charter schools, timelines, charter school oversight, and renewal and revocation processes. Certification forms included as Exhibit to revised policy.
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 & Support Division |
| Donor: | Janet Y. Tabata Survivors Trust - George Kiyoshi Neyama |
| Donation: |
$165,205.30 |
Fiscal Implications
The above donation will be accepted for the Special Education department.
Student Impact
The above donation will provide support for students in Special Education. The intent is to specifically focus on opportunities that will allow students to be visible members of our community, participate and engage in public spaces, increase life skills, as well as engage parents in the education of their students. The donation will be utilized over multiple years and will supplement activities that cannot be funded through other means.
The superintendent may give a report on any activities related to her duties.
Due to COVID-19, the SCCOE is focused on sustained response and recovery efforts. The information for future agenda items is offered here as a place holder such that in the future, when resources are available, these agenda items can be considered for placement on an agenda.
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.
At the February 2019, Special Meeting of the Board, the board identified priorities. The top three Board Priority Topic Areas (BPT) are listed below.
The next Santa Clara County Board of Education regular meeting is scheduled for June 17, 2020.