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Para espanol llame al 1 (669) 900-6833 y despues el numero 727 334 810#
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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. Michael Kanemura a graphic designer in the Media and Communications Department, is being honored as the Employee of the Month for the month of June
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Gary Waddell, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Equity and Educational Progress Division
Background
As part of our commitment to support and promote student and public school success, the County Office of Education highlights programs and initiatives that enrich the lives of students within our county. The California Schools to Watch program is sponsored by the California Department of Education, California League of Schools, and the California Middle Grades Alliance, in association with the National Forum. To earn this designation, schools must complete an extensive application and host a site visit by middle grade experts. In order to retain the designation, each school is re-evaluated every three years. These high-performing model schools demonstrate academic excellence, social equity, and responsiveness to the needs of young adolescents.
Schools to Watch is a national network of over 400 schools in 17 states. California is the largest state participant. If the school meets the qualifications, the school becomes a California School to Watch in March and a National School to Watch in June.
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Gary Waddell, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Equity & Educational Progress Division, Public Affairs
Background
The U.S. Department of Education's Green Ribbon Schools (ED-GRS) recognition award honors schools, school districts, and Institutes of Higher Education for excellence in resource efficiency, health and wellness, and environmental and sustainability education. Twenty-one schools and two school districts earned the 2021 California Green Ribbon Schools award. Among the state honorees were five “Green Achievers” which were nominated by the State Superintendent to receive the Green Ribbon Schools recognition, including Santa Clara County's Los Altos High School from Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District.
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Gary Waddell, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Equity & Educational Progress Division, Public Affairs
Background
The California Department of Education’s Classified School Employees of the Year (CSEY) program pays tribute to the tireless efforts of the unsung heroes who assist us every day. From school bus drivers to cafeteria workers to instructional aides and beyond, classified school employees are invaluable staff whose key roles create a school environment that contributes to the whole child by promoting student achievement, safety, and health.
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Gary Waddell, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Equity & Educational Progress Division, Public Affairs
Background
The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964, by executive order of the President, to recognize and honor some of our nation's most distinguished graduating high school seniors. In 1979, the program was extended to recognize students who demonstrate exceptional talent in the visual, creative and performing arts. In 2015, the program was again extended to recognize students who demonstrate ability and accomplishment in career and technical education fields. Each year, up to 161 students are named as Presidential Scholars, one of the nation's highest honors for high school students.
Of the 3.6 million students expected to graduate from high school this year, more than 6,000 candidates qualified for the 2021 awards, from which 161 students were named as Presidential Scholars nationwide. Three (3) Santa Clara County high school seniors, all from Lynbrook high school, have been honored as Presidential Scholars.