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Public comments will be conducted via Zoom and can be made at the time the agenda item is addressed at:    https://tinyurl.com/SCCBOE9220

Simultaneous Spanish Translation:
Local 1 (669) 900-6833, Meeting ID #: 727 334 810#
Para espanol llame al 1 (669) 900-6833 y despues el numero 727 334 810#

SCCOE Board Meeting Public Comment Instructions 

Members of the public may provide public comments to Zoom-conference meetings as follows:

Spoken public comments will be accepted through the Zoom conference meeting. To address the Board, click on the link provided on the board agenda for the appropriate meeting to access a Zoom-based meeting. Please read the following instructions carefully.

• You may download the Zoom client or connect to the meeting in-browser. If using your browser, make sure you are using a current, up-to-date browser: Chrome 30+, Firefox 27+, Microsoft Edge 12+, Safari 7+. Certain functionality may be disabled in older browsers including Internet Explorer.
   
• You will be asked to enter an email address and name. We request that you identify yourself by name as this will be visible online and will be used to notify you that it is your turn to speak.
   
• When the Board President calls for the item on which you wish to speak, click on “raise hand.” The moderator will activate and unmute speakers in turn. Speakers will be notified shortly before they are called to speak.
   
• When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted.

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Instrucciones sobre comentarios públicos para la reunión de la Junta Educativa de SCCOE 

Los miembros del público pueden hacer comentarios durante la conferencia a través de Zoom. Las siguientes son las instrucciones:

Durante el transcurso de la reunión se aceptarán comentarios del público a través de Zoom. Para dirigirse a la junta, haga clic en el enlace provisto en la agenda de la junta que corresponde a la reunión apropiada; de esta manera podrá ver la reunión a través de Zoom. Lea atentamente las siguientes instrucciones.

• Puede descargar Zoom o conectarse a la reunión usando su navegador. Si usa su navegador, asegúrese de estar usando un navegador que este al día con las últimas actualizaciones: Chrome 30+, Firefox 27+, Microsoft Edge 12+, Safari 7+. En los navegadores antiguos incluido Internet Explorer, hay ciertas funciones de Zoom que quizás no estén habilitadas.
   
• Se le pedirá que ingrese una dirección de correo electrónico y un nombre. Le solicitamos que se identifique por su nombre, ya que esto será visible en línea y se utilizará para notificarle que es su turno de hablar.
   
• Cuando el presidente de la junta le solicite el tema sobre el que desea hablar, haga clic en "levantar la mano" (raise hand). El moderador activará y desactivará los altavoces a su vez (silenciar el altavoz). Los oradores serán notificados poco antes de ser llamados a hablar.
   
• Cuando lo llamen, limite sus comentarios al límite de tiempo asignado.

Any individual who requires disability-related accommodations or modifications, including auxiliary aids and services, in order to participate in the County Board meeting should contact Carmen Aminzadeh in the County Superintendent's Office at least two working days in advance of the meeting. BB 9322 (Government Code 54954.2) Contact Info: caminzadeh@sccoe.org or (408) 453-6540

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 & Educational Progress Division, Public Affairs

Background

The Santa Clara County Board of Education (SCCBOE) recognizes ten employees each year for outstanding service to students, parents, coworkers, and customers. Jamie Whitford, Administrator of Superintendent Projects 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.

Public comments will be conducted via Zoom and can be made at the time the agenda item is addressed at:   https://tinyurl.com/SCCBOE9220

The Policy Subcommittee and Strong Start meetings will be presented as only those meetings have been held since the August 5, 2020 board meeting.

Permanent Standing Committees of the Board

• Policy Subcommittee:  Oct 7, 2020 (Vice President King)
• Joint Legislative Advisory Committee (JLAC): Sept 16, 2020 (Trustee Kamei)
• Budget Study Committee: Oct 21, 2020 (Dr. Dewan, County Superintendent of Schools)

Joint, Partner and Membership Committees and Activities

• Joint Committee on Child Care (JCCC):  October 2, 2020 (President Rossi)
• California School Boards Association (CSBA) Delegate:  Dec 2-3, 2020 (Trustee Kamei)
• California County Boards of Education (CCBE) Annual Conference:  Sept 11-13, 2020 (Trustee Kamei)
• Santa Clara County School Boards Association (SCCSBA):  Sept 23, 2020 (Trustee Song)
• Head Start Policy Council: Sept 29, 2020 (Trustee Mah)

Liaison Committees, Workgroups, and Community Activities

• Warmenhoven Inclusion Collaborative:  Dec 4, 2020  (Trustee Di Salvo)
• Strong Start Coalition: Sept 8, 2020 (Vice President King)
• Silicon Valley Reads:  TBD (Trustee Song)

Administrator

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

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

Background

The California Education Code (EC) 43509 (b)(4), requires school districts and county offices to hold a public hearing to solicit recommendations and comments of members of the public regarding the descriptions and expenditures proposed in the Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan. The meeting for the adoption of the Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan shall be held after, but not on the same day as the public hearing.

Recommendations and comments can be emailed to LCP_Comments@sccoe.org.

The adoption of the LCP is scheduled for the September 16, 2020 meeting of the Board.

Current Status

The SCCOE’s Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan (LCP) was developed with guidance from the California Department of Education and utilized the process and template adopted by the State Board of Education. Stakeholders participated in the development of the LCP by participating on online surveys and via phone calls and personal contacts. The LCP Team met many times to prepare the Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan.

Administrator

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

Background

Dr. Demerris Brooks, SCCOE Director of Workforce Development and Organization Culture, will provide introductory comments and introduce the presenter.

Dr. Craig John Alimo will provide a brief training and discuss critical terms that lay the groundwork for an equitable learning framework. Training will be provided in the interest of developing an understanding of how bias contributes to structural racism in the education system and it's impact on students, staff, and faculty of color.

Dr. Alimo is the Diversity Trainer/Educator in the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at San Jose Statue University. He provides diversity training and consultation services to the campus, guides the Intergorup Dialogue program, among other responsibilities.  For over 20 years, he has served as a social justice educator. He has designed, administered, facilitated and researched social justice educational and leadership programs across the country. 

Dr. Brooks will provide summary comments.

Administrator

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

Background

The County Board of Education will hold a hearing and take action on an interdistrict attendance appeal filed on behalf of a student, Resident District: San Jose Unified School District, Desired District: Campbell Union High School District.

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 August 5, 2020 (#2267).

Administrator

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

Eric R. Dill, Chief Business Officer

Background

Board Policy 3312(a) - requires that leases be placed on the Board agenda for action. In accordance with BP 3312(a), we have complied a list of leased properties. These properties are primarily used for the operations of student service programs. 

Fiscal Implications

Funds have been incorporated into the 2020-21 budget for the leases. 

Student Impact

To provide services to students, the SCCOE leases classrooms for Special Education, Alternative Education, Opportunity Youth Academy and Early Learning Services. 

Administrator

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

Gary Waddell, Ed. D., Associate Superintendent

Background

National Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15, 2020, and is a way to honor the contributions made by Hispanic Americans. Recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month has been celebrated annually since 1968. The 2020 theme for National Hispanic Heritage Month is Hispanics: Be Proud of Your Past and Embrace Your Future.

Student Impact

By honoring the contributions made by Hispanic Americans, students can find inspiration and pride in a diverse culture. Through National Hispanic Heritage Month, students are able to deepen their understanding of their past as they learn about the significant contributions made by Hispanic Americans. Students are able to embrace their future as they explore opportunities available to them and carve new paths.

Administrator

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

Mefula Fairley, 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:

Summit Public Schools

An update will be provided on Summit Public Schools.

2020-21 Charter Renewal Process

An update will be provided on the SCCBOE Charter Renewals for 2020-21.

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 August 5, 2020 the Policy Subcommittee met and approved revisions to BP 1312.3 Uniform Complaint Procedure.

BP 1312.3 Uniform Complaint Procedure

Policy updated to add medical condition as a characteristic protected from discrimination and updated to reflect new law which extends the use of UCP to complaints alleging noncompliance with the physical education instructional requirements for grades 7-12. List of subject areas for UCP complaints and legal citations updated.

Administrator

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

Background

On August 5, 2020 the Policy Subcommittee met and approved the updated version of BB 9000 Role of the Board.

As part of the ongoing effort to update and align policy to county office practices, the California School Boards Association (CSBA) partnered with the California County Boards of Education (CCBE) to develop COE specific policies and board bylaws. Over the course of the last year, the policy subcommittee has periodically reviewed these model polices to update and align SCCBOE polices and bylaws.

BB 9000 Role of the Board

Recommend adoption of new version of BB 9000 to replace the current version. New version reflects the ongoing work of CCBE to promote county office specific policies. Updated bylaw aligns with those guidelines, format, and recommendations while keeping the intent of the bylaw the same. This new version reflects and preserves the functions of the County Board as delineated in Education Code and existing board bylaws.

Specifically, the bylaw is revised to reorder the responsibilities of the County Board, updating the list of responsibilities to include board responsibilities related to LCFF, expand the description of responsibilities as related to charter schools, add discretion to adopt rules and regulations governing the administration of the office of the County Superintendent of Schools, add cross-references to related County board policies, and update legal citations. Updated version also deletes items that do not apply to the SCCBOE such as adoption of an official seal and serving as the county committee on school district organization.

Administrator

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

Background

The members of the Board may give reports on activities related to their duties as members of the Santa Clara County Board of Education.

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. 

1. Teacher Housing  (Trustee Mah)
2. Follow Up for Walden West Summer Camp  (Trustee Song)
3. Alternative Education/workforce development/Juvenile Hall (Trustees Ortiz/Kamei)
4. Homeless Youth, Foster Youth and poverty presentation (Trustee Mah)

At the February 2019, Special Meeting of the Board, the board identified priorities.  The top three Board Priority Topic Areas (BPT) are listed below.

•      BPT1   Early Learning Programs and Advocacy -including Educare
•      BPT2   Vulnerable Youth including alternative education, homeless youth, foster youth, food insecure, impact of poverty and impacting the cycle of poverty with awareness of job ready skills
•      BPT3   Advocacy for full and fair funding for education  

The next Santa Clara County Board of Education regular meeting is scheduled for September 16, 2020.