1. CALL TO ORDER
Subject
A. Livestream the Board Meeting: https://tinyurl.com/sccoeboardmeeting
Meeting
Oct 21, 2020 - Regular Board Agenda (#2271)
Category
1. CALL TO ORDER
Type

Livestream the Board Meeting:
https://tinyurl.com/sccoeboardmeeting
Scroll to the bottom and choose LIVE

Public comments will be conducted via Zoom and can be made at the time the agenda item is addressed at:  https://tinyurl.com/sccboe102120 or dial 1.669.900.6833, ID: 986 9298 6718#

 

 

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#

 

 

The Road to Public Comment

​​Información de comentarios públicos en español

Public Comment Instructions

Access Zoom​

  1. ​​Determine which device will be used to connect (cell phone, laptop, or tablet).
  2. In order to join a Zoom, it is necessary to first download the Zoom app on your laptop, desktop, tablet, or mobile device. You may download Zoom from the Download Center, or at www.zoom.us.
  3. If you already have Zoom on your device, be sure it is the most current version, version 5.0+. You may update via Zoom’s Download Center​.​

Note: Make sure your browser is current, up-to-date: Chrome 30+, Firefox 27+, Microsoft Edge 12+, Safari 7+. Certain functionality may be disabled in older browsers including Internet Explorer.

​Test Audio

  1. ​​For persons planning to provide public comment, it is important to test the audio prior to joining the Zoom. Testing audio can be done within the Zoom application.
  2. Visit http://zoom.us/test to test your microphone, speaker, video and audio. Click the "JOIN" button to launch at test meeting.​

Arrive Early

  1. ​Consider joining the Zoom 10-15 minutes prior to the meeting start time.
  2. Make sure the internet connection is stable to lessen the likelihood of lost connection during the meeting.

Remove Distractions: Comment in a space that does not have a lot of background noise or distraction as you speak.

​Access Translation

  1. ​Persons providing public comment in Spanish must notify the moderator before beginning a comment.This allows the interpreter to join the meeting and the timer to be adjusted. Speakers must pause every 2-3 sentences to allow the interpreter to translate.
  2. Persons not providing comment may listen to the meeting in Spanish by dialing 1 (669) 900-6833, followed by entering the Meeting ID 727 334 810#. This is a listen-only opportunity; questions and/or comments will not be acknowledged during the meeting translation.​

​​​Provide Comment

  1. Members of the public wanting to voice a live public comment during the Santa Clara County Board of Education virtual Zoom meeting may do so through the Zoom webinar link, or by smartphone. The Zoom link and dial-in phone numbers are provided on the agenda, live stream, or on the County Board of Education webpage​

    *Dial-in phone numbers will be visible and public. Blocked numbers will not be recognized for comment*.

     
  2. ​One public comment per person is allowed for each item. When the Board President calls for a specific agenda item on which a person wants to comment, the person must use the “Raise Hand” feature in Zoom, or *9 by phone, to indicate the wish to provide comment on the item.
     
  3. On each agenda item, only those hands raised between the Board President's call for comments and the moderator's confirmation of the number of speakers will be recognized. Hands raised after the Board President completes the call for public comment on a specific agenda item will not be heard.
     
  4. The moderator will activate and unmute speakers in turn. Speakers will be notified shortly before they are called to speak. Persons who do not respond when prompted will forfeit their comment for that item.
     
  5. Speakers remarks are limited to the time allotted, as indicated by the Board President.​​
Subject
B. Roll Call (Including Action on Absences if Necessary)
Meeting
Oct 21, 2020 - Regular Board Agenda (#2271)
Category
1. CALL TO ORDER
Type
Action, Information

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.

Subject
C. Set the Agenda
Meeting
Oct 21, 2020 - Regular Board Agenda (#2271)
Category
1. CALL TO ORDER
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Approve to set the agenda.

 

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.

Motion & Voting
Approve to set the agenda.

Motion by Joseph Di Salvo, second by Grace Mah.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Anna Song, Claudia Rossi, Grace Mah, Joseph Di Salvo, Peter Ortiz
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS OF PERSONS DESIRING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
Subject
A. 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. Public comments will be conducted via Zoom and can be made at the time the agenda item is addressed at: https://tinyurl.com/sccboe102120;or dial 1.669.900.6833, ID: 986 9298 6718#. IF YOU ALREADY HAVE ZOOM ON YOUR DEVICE, BE SURE IT IS THE MOST CURRENT VERSION, VERSION 5.0+.
Meeting
Oct 21, 2020 - Regular Board Agenda (#2271)
Category
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS OF PERSONS DESIRING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
Type
Procedural


Public comments will be conducted via Zoom and can be made at the time the agenda item is addressed at:  https://tinyurl.com/sccboe102120 or dial 1.669.900.6833, ID: 986 9298 6718#

 

The Road to Public Comment

​​Información de comentarios públicos en español

Public Comment Instructions

Access Zoom​

  1. ​​Determine which device will be used to connect (cell phone, laptop, or tablet).
  2. In order to join a Zoom, it is necessary to first download the Zoom app on your laptop, desktop, tablet, or mobile device. You may download Zoom from the Download Center, or at www.zoom.us.
  3. If you already have Zoom on your device, be sure it is the most current version, version 5.0+. You may update via Zoom’s Download Center​.​

Note: Make sure your browser is current, up-to-date: Chrome 30+, Firefox 27+, Microsoft Edge 12+, Safari 7+. Certain functionality may be disabled in older browsers including Internet Explorer.

​Test Audio

  1. ​​For persons planning to provide public comment, it is important to test the audio prior to joining the Zoom. Testing audio can be done within the Zoom application.
  2. Visit http://zoom.us/test to test your microphone, speaker, video and audio. Click the "JOIN" button to launch at test meeting.​

Arrive Early

  1. ​Consider joining the Zoom 10-15 minutes prior to the meeting start time.
  2. Make sure the internet connection is stable to lessen the likelihood of lost connection during the meeting.

Remove Distractions: Comment in a space that does not have a lot of background noise or distraction as you speak.

​Access Translation

  1. ​Persons providing public comment in Spanish must notify the moderator before beginning a comment. This allows the interpreter to join the meeting and the timer to be adjusted. Speakers must pause every 2-3 sentences to allow the interpreter to translate.
  2. Persons not providing comment may listen to the meeting in Spanish by dialing 1 (669) 900-6833, followed by entering the Meeting ID 727 334 810#. This is a listen-only opportunity; questions and/or comments will not be acknowledged during the meeting translation.​

​​​Provide Comment

  1. Members of the public wanting to voice a live public comment during the Santa Clara County Board of Education virtual Zoom meeting may do so through the Zoom webinar link, or by smartphone. The Zoom link and dial-in phone numbers are provided on the agenda, live stream, or on the County Board of Education webpage​.

    *Dial-in phone numbers will be visible and public. Blocked numbers will not be recognized for comment*.
  2. ​One public comment per person is allowed for each item. When the Board President calls for a specific agenda item on which a person wants to comment, the person must use the “Raise Hand” feature in Zoom, or *9 by phone, to indicate the wish to provide comment on the item.
  3. On each agenda item, only those hands raised between the Board President's call for comments and the moderator's confirmation of the number of speakers will be recognized. Hands raised after the Board President completes the call for public comment on a specific agenda item will not be heard.
  4. The moderator will activate and unmute speakers in turn. Speakers will be notified shortly before they are called to speak. Persons who do not respond when prompted will forfeit their comment for that item.
  5. Speakers remarks are limited to the time allotted, as indicated by the Board President.​​
3. BOARD MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS
Subject
A. Committee members may provide or report on recent committee activities.
Meeting
Oct 21, 2020 - Regular Board Agenda (#2271)
Category
3. BOARD MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS
Type
Information

 

Permanent Standing Committees of the Board

Joint, Partner and Membership Committees and Activities

Liaison Committees, Workgroups, and Community Activities

 

4. CLOSED SESSION
Subject
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: 1 case
Meeting
Oct 21, 2020 - Regular Board Agenda (#2271)
Category
4. CLOSED SESSION
Type
Procedural

Administrator

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

 

 

Background

The Board will hold a Closed Session to consider 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:  1 case

5. OPEN SESSION (Immediately Following Closed Session -- Approximately 5:45 p.m.)
Subject
A. Report of Actions Taken in Closed Session
Meeting
Oct 21, 2020 - Regular Board Agenda (#2271)
Category
5. OPEN SESSION (Immediately Following Closed Session -- Approximately 5:45 p.m.)
Type
Information

Report of Actions Taken in Closed Session

6. PUBLIC HEARING
Subject
A. Public Hearing on the Downtown College Preparatory School – Alum Rock Charter Renewal Petition
Meeting
Oct 21, 2020 - Regular Board Agenda (#2271)
Category
6. PUBLIC HEARING
Type
Goals
Santa Clara County Office of Education Goal #1
Santa Clara County Office of Education Goal #2

Administrator

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

Mefula Fairley, Director, Charter Schools Department

 

Background

On September 25, 2020, the Charter Schools Department of the Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) received a charter petition renewal request from Downtown College Preparatory School – Alum Rock (DCP Alum Rock or DCPAR).  DCP Alum Rock is seeking approval to renew a district appeal public charter, which is currently serving students in grades 6-12 for a continuing charter term of five years beginning in July 2021. DCP Alum Rock was initially approved on appeal from East Side Union High School District as a grade 6-12 charter school in November 2009 for a five-year term and materially changed in 2010 to delay opening until 2011-2012. DCP Alum Rock was renewed in 2016. Current enrollment is approximately 700 students (grades 6-12).

 

California Education Code Sections 47605, 47607, and 47607.2 require that “no later than 60 days after receiving a petition” the County Board of Education “shall hold a public hearing on the provisions of the charter, at which time the County Board of Education shall consider the level of support for the renewal petition by teachers, parents or guardians, and the school districts where the charter school petitioner proposes to place school facilities.”

 

The Education Code further stipulates that the County Board of Education “shall either grant or deny the charter within 90 days of receipt of the petition.  However, this date may be extended by an additional 30 days if both parties agree to the extension.”  This item will be placed on the December 16, 2020, board agenda for decision on the renewal.

 

The complete petition is attached to this agenda and is also available for review at: https://www.sccoe.org/supoffice/charter-schools-office/Pending/DCP%20Renewal%20Petition.pdf

 

Student Impact

The Charter School office provides oversight and monitoring for 22 County Board of Education authorized charter schools. DCP Alum Rock currently serves approximately 700 students.

 

Subject
B. Public Hearing on the Summit Public Schools: Tahoma Renewal Petition
Meeting
Oct 21, 2020 - Regular Board Agenda (#2271)
Category
6. PUBLIC HEARING
Type
Information
Goals
Santa Clara County Office of Education Goal #1
Santa Clara County Office of Education Goal #2

Administrator

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

Mefula Fairley, Director, Charter Schools Department

 

Background

On October 1, 2020, the Charter Schools Department of the Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) received a charter petition renewal request from Summit Public Schools: Tahoma (Tahoma, Summit: Tahoma or Summit).  Summit: Tahoma is seeking approval to renew a district appeal public charter, which is currently serving students in grades 9-12 for a continuing charter term of five years beginning in July 2021. Summit: Tahoma was initially approved on appeal from East Side Union High School District as a grade 9-12 charter school in June 2010 for a five-year term. Current enrollment is approximately 470 students.

 

California Education Code Sections 47605, 47607, and 47607.2 require that “no later than 60 days after receiving a petition” the County Board of Education “shall hold a public hearing on the provisions of the charter, at which time the County Board of Education shall consider the level of support for the renewal petition by teachers, parents or guardians, and the school districts where the charter school petitioner proposes to place school facilities.”

 

The Education Code further stipulates that the County Board of Education “shall either grant or deny the charter within 90 days of receipt of the petition.  However, this date may be extended by an additional 30 days if both parties agree to the extension.” Summit: Tahoma has agreed to this 30-day extension. This item will be placed on the January 13, 2021, board agenda for decision on the renewal.

 

The complete petition is attached to this agenda and is also available for review at: https://www.sccoe.org/supoffice/charter-schools-office/Pending/SPS%20Tahoma%20Charter%20Renewal%202021-26.pdf 
 

Student Impact

The Charter Schools office provides oversight and monitoring for 22 County Board of Education authorized charter schools. Summit Tahoma currently serves approximately 470 students.

7. CONSENT ACTION ITEMS
Subject
A. Request Approval of Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of October 7, 2020 (#2270)
Meeting
Oct 21, 2020 - Regular Board Agenda (#2271)
Category
7. CONSENT ACTION ITEMS
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
Approve the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of October 7, 2020 (#2270)

Administrator

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

 

Requested Action

Approve Minutes of the regular board meeting of October 7, 2020 (#2270).

Motion & Voting
Approve the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of October 7, 2020 (#2270)

Motion by Anna Song, second by Joseph Di Salvo.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Anna Song, Claudia Rossi, Grace Mah, Joseph Di Salvo, Rosemary Kamei, Kathleen King, Peter Ortiz
Subject
B. Request Certification of Attendance Supervisors
Meeting
Oct 21, 2020 - Regular Board Agenda (#2271)
Category
7. CONSENT ACTION ITEMS
Type
Action (Consent)
Preferred Date
Oct 21, 2020
Fiscal Impact
No
Budgeted
No
Recommended Action
Certify the Supervisors of Attendance as listed
Goals
Santa Clara County Office of Education Goal #3
Santa Clara County Office of Education Goal #2
Mission Statement of the County Office of Education

Administrator

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

Anisha Munshi, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent - Professional Learning & Instructional Support Division

 

Background

Per California Education Code 48240, all school districts must appoint a Supervisor of Attendance to oversee pupil attendance. Recent amendments now require the Supervisor of Attendance to create a culture of attendance within the district and establish a system to accurately track pupil attendance. As a result, Supervisors of Attendance may institute appropriate attendance interventions if and when necessary. Per Education Code 48245 the County Office of Education Board must certify Supervisors of Attendance for this work in districts with an average daily attendance of 1,000 or more.

 

Student Impact

The Santa Clara County Office of Education School Climate, Leadership & Instructional Services Department conducted a Supervisors of Attendance Training on September 30, 2020. The two-and-a-half hour session focused on three tiers to attendance supervision to support Local Education Agencies tiered re-engagement strategies for students in distance learning, reviewed Education Code 48240-226 (Supervisor of Attendance requirements) and law updates (SB 98), guidance on fulfilling the mandates, data analysis, and best practices to promote daily attendance.

 

Staff verifies that these individuals meet the criteria and recommends that the Santa Clara County Office of Education Board of Education certify the following Supervisors of Attendance:

 

DISTRICT NAME STAFF
Alum Rock Union School District Jesus Araujo
Berryessa Union School District Lidia Vazquez
Cambrian School District Steven Fisher
Campbell Union High School District Abra Evanoff
Campbell Union School District Rosanna Palomo
Campbell Union School District Shelley Wedel
Cupertino Union School District Kari Ito
East Side Union High School District Chaunise Powell, Ed.D.
East Side Union High School District Jethroe Moore
Evergreen School District Kim Kianidehkian
Franklin-McKinley School District Jennifer Klassen
Fremont Union High School District Alison Coy
Gilroy Unified School District Eric Thompson
Los Altos School District Sandra McGonagle
Los Altos School District Erin Green
Los Gatos Union School District Misty Hartung
Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District Heath Rocha
Milpitas Unified School District Raquel Kusunoki
Moreland School District Theresa Molinelli
Morgan Hill Unified School District Jessica Swift
Morgan Hill Unified School District Jaclyn Snyder
Mount Pleasant School District Laurie Ann Breton
Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District Dr. Nellie Meyer
Mountain View Whisman School District Tara Vikjord
Oak Grove School District Oscar Ortiz
Palo Alto Unified School District Jason Krolikowski
San Jose Unified School District Michelle Reghitto
Santa Clara County Office of Education Katherine Everett, Ed.D.
Santa Clara County Office of Education Yee Wan, Ed.D.
Santa Clara Unified School District Robert Griffin
Saratoga Union School District Moira Barker
Saratoga Union School District Debbie Textor
Sunnyvale School District Tasha Dean, Ed.D.
Sunnyvale School District Jeremy Nishihara
Union School District Heather Scharer

 

 

 

Motion & Voting
Approve the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of October 7, 2020 (#2270)

Motion by Anna Song, second by Joseph Di Salvo.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Anna Song, Claudia Rossi, Grace Mah, Joseph Di Salvo, Rosemary Kamei, Kathleen King, Peter Ortiz
Subject
C. Request Adoption of Resolution Honoring Indigenous People/Native Americans
Meeting
Oct 21, 2020 - Regular Board Agenda (#2271)
Category
7. CONSENT ACTION ITEMS
Type
Action (Consent)
Preferred Date
Oct 21, 2020
Absolute Date
Oct 21, 2020
Fiscal Impact
No
Budgeted
No
Recommended Action
Adopt Resolution Honoring Indigenous People/Native Americans
Goals
Santa Clara County Office of Education Goal #3
Santa Clara County Office of Education Goal #2
Santa Clara County Office of Education Goal #1
Mission Statement of the County Office of Education

Administrator

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

Gary Waddell, Ed. D., Associate Superintendent, Equity & Educational Progress Division, Public Affairs

 

Background

The second Monday of October is recognized as National Indigenous People’s Day and November is recognized as Native American Heritage Month. The Santa Clara County Office of Education is acknowledging both events and celebrating the contributions of Native Americans in this resolution. It is important to highlight the historical impact on the indigenous people of Santa Clara County and to celebrate the culture and leadership of indigenous peoples.

 

Student Impact

By acknowledging the past and the lessons that can be gleaned from it as well as honoring the present and future, students have the opportunity to learn about the indigenous people of Santa Clara County and the amazing contributions that have been made and are being made by Native Americans.

Motion & Voting
Approve the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of October 7, 2020 (#2270)

Motion by Anna Song, second by Joseph Di Salvo.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Anna Song, Claudia Rossi, Grace Mah, Joseph Di Salvo, Rosemary Kamei, Kathleen King, Peter Ortiz
Subject
D. Libby Spector Reappointment to the Personnel Commission
Meeting
Oct 21, 2020 - Regular Board Agenda (#2271)
Category
7. CONSENT ACTION ITEMS
Type
Action (Consent), Information
Fiscal Impact
No
Budgeted
No
Recommended Action
Reappoint Libby Spector to the Personnel Commission
Goals
Santa Clara County Office of Education Goal #3

Administrator

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

Anisha Munshi, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent-Personnel Services

 

Background

The Personnel Commission is an independent body comprised of three individuals, appointed on a rotational basis, for three-year terms.  Each position is appointed by a different entity: the Board of Education, the classified employees, appointed by the union, and a joint appointee, appointed by two Commissioners. This year, the appointment falls to the classified employees’ union, SEIU.

 

SEIU announced their intent to reappoint Ms. Libby Spector to the Personnel Commission, for a ninth, three-year term. At the Personnel Commission meeting on September 9, 2020, Ms. Spector accepted the reappointment by SEIU.  Pursuant to the California Education Code, section 45246, the Board of Education, in open session, must ratify the classified employee appointment.

 

To qualify as a Personnel Commissioner, California law requires that individual be a resident and registered voter of Santa Clara County, and a known adherent of the merit system.

 

COMPENSATION

 

Compensated at the rate of $50.00 per regular or special meeting attended and benefits. 

 

 

LIBBY SPECTOR

PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY IN BRIEF

 

Libby Spector is a retired Field Representative from the Service Employees' International Union (SEIU), Local 521.  In this role, Ms. Spector served as vice-president from 1985-1995.  Ms. Spector draws from vast union experiences, as she also was a union steward in New York City, before moving to California.

 

Ms. Spector currently serves as President on Santa Clara County Office of Education Personnel Commission, and currently serves as the classified employees' appointee to the Commission. Commissioner Spector was originally seated on the Santa Clara County Office of Education Personnel Commission in March 1996. Thus, Ms. Spector has served eight terms on the Personnel Commission. Her current term expires December 2020.

 

In addition to her Santa Clara County Office of Education Commission responsibilities, Commissioner Spector is a past member of the Personnel Board for the County of Santa Clara.

Motion & Voting
Approve the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of October 7, 2020 (#2270)

Motion by Anna Song, second by Joseph Di Salvo.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Anna Song, Claudia Rossi, Grace Mah, Joseph Di Salvo, Rosemary Kamei, Kathleen King, Peter Ortiz
8. ACTION ITEMS
Subject
A. Approve the Budget Revisions for the Month of September 2020
Meeting
Oct 21, 2020 - Regular Board Agenda (#2271)
Category
8. ACTION ITEMS
Type
Action
Preferred Date
Oct 21, 2020
Absolute Date
Oct 21, 2020
Fiscal Impact
No
Budgeted
No
Budget Source
n/a
Recommended Action
Approve the Budget Revisions for the Month of September 2020

Administrator

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

Eric R. Dill, Chief Business Officer, Business, Facilities & Operations Division

Stephanie Gomez, Director, Internal Business Services

 

Background

This report reflects budget revisions for the month of September 2020. If an expenditure budget is increased, it is supported either by an increase in revenue, a decrease in carryover (use of carryover), a decrease in fund balance or any combination of the three. If an expenditure budget is decreased, the result could be due to a decrease in estimated revenue, or an increase to credit it back to fund balance.

 

During the month of September 2020, expenditure budgets were increased by $14,743,297; revenue was increased by $8,255,223; decreased carryover by $7,062,321 and fund balance was increased by $574,247.

 

Fiscal Implications

Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act restricted funding in the amount of $5.1 million has been received to support pupil academic achievement and mitigate learning loss related to COVID-19 school closures. 

 

Student Impact

Students throughout the County of Santa Clara will directly benefit from resources provided to promote academic achievement and mitigate learning loss. 

 

Requested Action

Approve the Budget Revisions for the Month of September 2020.

Motion & Voting
Approve the Budget Revisions for the Month of September 2020

Motion by Grace Mah, second by Peter Ortiz.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Anna Song, Claudia Rossi, Grace Mah, Rosemary Kamei, Kathleen King, Peter Ortiz
No: Joseph Di Salvo
9. INFORMATION ITEMS
Subject
A. Charter Schools Update
Meeting
Oct 21, 2020 - Regular Board Agenda (#2271)
Category
9. INFORMATION ITEMS
Type
Information
Goals
Santa Clara County Office of Education Goal #1
Santa Clara County Office of Education Goal #2

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.

 

 

Student Impact

The Charter Schools Department provides monitoring and oversight for 22 County Board of Education authorized charter schools serving approximately 10,000 students.

10. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Subject
A. The superintendent may give a report on any activities related to her duties.
Meeting
Oct 21, 2020 - Regular Board Agenda (#2271)
Category
10. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Type
Information

The superintendent may give a report on any activities related to her duties.

11. CONSENT INFORMATION ITEMS (Information items provided for review that do not require presentation or action.)
Subject
A. Future Agenda Items - Reference
Meeting
Oct 21, 2020 - Regular Board Agenda (#2271)
Category
11. CONSENT INFORMATION ITEMS (Information items provided for review that do not require presentation or action.)
Type
Information

 

 

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.

Subject
B. Head Start/Early Head Start Monthly Board Reports
Meeting
Oct 21, 2020 - Regular Board Agenda (#2271)
Category
11. CONSENT INFORMATION ITEMS (Information items provided for review that do not require presentation or action.)
Type
Action (Consent)
Goals
Santa Clara County Office of Education Goal #3

Administrator

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

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

 

Background

As per the Head Start Act, all Head Start agencies are required to provide program information to the Board of Education. Attached are the following reports:

 

 

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.

 

Motion & Voting
Approve the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of October 7, 2020 (#2270)

Motion by Anna Song, second by Joseph Di Salvo.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Anna Song, Claudia Rossi, Grace Mah, Joseph Di Salvo, Rosemary Kamei, Kathleen King, Peter Ortiz
Subject
C. SCCOE Annual Plan of Continuous Improvement Support
Meeting
Oct 21, 2020 - Regular Board Agenda (#2271)
Category
11. CONSENT INFORMATION ITEMS (Information items provided for review that do not require presentation or action.)
Type
Information
Goals
Santa Clara County Office of Education Goal #3
Santa Clara County Office of Education Goal #2
Santa Clara County Office of Education Goal #1
Mission Statement of the County Office of Education

Administrator

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

Gary Waddell, Ed. D., Associate Superintendent, Equity & Educational Progress Division, Public Affairs

Chris Izor, Director, Continuous Improvement and Accountability

 

Background

Pursuant to EC 52066(i), County Offices of Education (COEs) must annually develop a summary of services that describes how the COE will support its districts in general related to continuous improvement and includes a more specific description of the supports provided to districts receiving differentiated assistance.  These summaries are compiled and publicly posted by the CDE.

 

The statute requires descriptions in three areas.

 

For this year, we have also provided descriptions about support and services provided to districts related to the requirement for districts to produce a Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

The report describes the summary of services that will be provided this year by the SCCOE and its Continuous Improvement and Accountability department under the Equity and Educational Progress Division.

 

Fiscal Implications

Funding for these supports and services are provided by the Statewide System of Support funding. 

 

Student Impact

Supporting districts with continuous improvement services directly impacts students and the services that are offered to them. Through the practices of data review, root cause analysis, strategic planning, and program evaluation districts, working with input from their communities, can better plan for robust and targeted programs to meet the needs of all students and address the ways they operationalize equity.

 

 

Subject
D. Disposition of Surplus Items - July 2020 to September 2020
Meeting
Oct 21, 2020 - Regular Board Agenda (#2271)
Category
11. CONSENT INFORMATION ITEMS (Information items provided for review that do not require presentation or action.)
Type
Information
Goals
Santa Clara County Office of Education Goal #2

Administrator

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

Eric R. Dill, Chief Business Officer

Jas Sohal, Manager-Purchasing Services

 

Background

Per Board Policy BP 3270, when any Santa Clara County Office of Education instructional materials, equipment, supplies, or other personal property with a value less than $25,000 becomes unusable, obsolete, or no longer needed, the Santa Clara County Superintendent of Schools or designee shall notify the Santa Clara County Board of Education.

 

Fiscal Implications

Funds from the sale of surplus items are deposited into the General Fund.

 

12. ADJOURNMENT
Subject
A. The next Santa Clara County Board of Education regular meeting is scheduled for November 18, 2020.
Meeting
Oct 21, 2020 - Regular Board Agenda (#2271)
Category
12. ADJOURNMENT
Type

The next Santa Clara County Board of Education regular meeting is scheduled for November 18, 2020.