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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://sccoe.to/SCCBOEMeetings22 or dial 1.669.900.6833, ID: 968 0184 7827

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#

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Arrive Early

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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.​​

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. Casey Payton, an Associate Teacher for the Head Start program at Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) is being honored as the Employee of the Month for the month of March.

Public comments will be conducted via Zoom and can be made at the time the agenda item is addressed at:   https://sccoe.to/SCCBOEMeetings22 or dial 1.669.900.6833, ID:  968 0184 7827   

Administrator

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

Background

Periodically, the Board engages in training to support their role as an appellate body. Marcelo Quiñones with the Office of the County Counsel will present an overview of interdistrict transfer agreement appeals.

This presentation will cover the process of interdistrict appeals, the criteria under which appeals are reviewed, and the role of the County Board.

Administrator

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

The Board will hold a Closed Session to discuss the following item:

Conference with Legal Counsel: Significant Exposure to Litigation (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)): 1 case.

Closed Session Conference with Legal Counsel due to significant exposure to litigation regarding an SCCBOE interdistrict attendance appeal decision.

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: Los Gatos Union School District, Desired District: Saratoga Union School District.

Report of Actions Taken in Closed Session

Administrator

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

Requested Action

Approve Consent Action Items as listed in Item #7 Consent Action Items.

Administrator

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

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

Background

On March 17, 2020, the Governor issued Executive Order N-29-20 that suspended the teleconferencing rules set forth in the Brown Act enabling legislative bodies to meet remotely.  On September 16, 2021, the Governor signed AB 361 authorizing a legislative body subject to the Brown Act to continue to meet remotely using teleconference without compliance with the Brown Act teleconference rules if certain conditions are followed. On September 21, 2021, the County Health Officer issued a recommendation, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, that public bodies continue to meet remotely. On October 6, 2021, November 17, 2021, December 15, 2021, January 19, 2022, February 2, 2022, and February 16, 2022, the Santa Clara County Board of Education passed Resolution No. 2289-5 authorizing virtual board meetings pursuant to AB 361.

Student Impact

The County Health Officer has recommended that legislative bodies continue to meet remotely to promote social distancing as one means to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission. The Santa Clara County Office of Education has an important governmental interest in protecting the public health, safety, and welfare of those who participate in meetings of the various legislative bodies during COVID-19 and ensuring that all members of the public can participate safely in meetings of legislative bodies.

Administrator

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

Requested Action

Approve Minutes of the Regular Board meeting of February 16, 2022 (#2294)

Administrator

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

Background

On February 2, 2022 the Policy Subcommittee met and approved revisions to BP 5113 Absences and Excuses. This policy was brought to the Board on February 16, 2022 for first reading.

BP 5113 Absences and Excuses

Board policy updated to reflect new law to include on the list of excused absences, absence for the benefit of a pupil's mental or behavioral health. Corresponding regulation also includes the addition of a twice yearly notification to parents/guardians regarding student access to mental health services.

Updated regulation attached for reference.

Administrator

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

Background

On February 2, 2022 the Policy Subcommittee met and approved revisions BP 6173 Education for Youth Experiencing Homelessness. This policy was brought to the Board on February 16, 2022 for first reading.

Policy updated to remove barriers to identification, enrollment, and retention of homeless children, ensure homeless students are not segregated or stigmatized, provide for professional development, and ensure transportation is provided to and from school of origin. Policy not updated since 2010, reflects updated/new laws and procedures educating and providing services for homeless youth and families.

Newly revised corresponding regulation attached for reference.

Administrator

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

Jessica Bonduris, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services Division

Background

A report on the status, issues and trends as it relates to justice engaged youth in Santa Clara County will be provided by a special guest, Senior Research and Evaluation Specialist, Morena Cruz. Morena has worked with Santa Clara County Probation Department (SCCPD) since 2014 in the Research and Development (RaD) unit and has been a writer on the Juvenile Justice Annual Report for the last five years. Her presentation will focus on current issues and trends in the Juvenile Justice Court.

Student Impact

The presentation will provide information and current trends in the Juvenile Justice System that directly impacts our students and students in Santa Clara County.

Administrator

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

Jessica Bonduris, Ed.D, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services Division

Background   The A-G Completion Improvement Grant Program provides additional supports to local educational agencies (LEAs) to help increase the number of California high school pupils, particularly unduplicated pupils, who graduate from high school with A-G eligibility requirements completed for admission to the California State University and the University of California. The grant focus areas include professional development for staff regarding the logistics of A-G coursework and implementation of advanced placement courses, supplemental activities that directly support students accessing A-G courses such as summer programming and after school tutoring, and funding to support student test fees. The A-G Completion Improvement Grant supplements services already provided through the Local Control Accountability Plan.

Fiscal Implications

The SCCOE will receive an estimated amount of  $200,425 to be spent during the 2021–2026 fiscal years.

Student Impact
The A-G Completion Improvement Grant funds directly impact all SCCOE high school students. These funds will be used to support professional learning for counselors and administrators, A-G online learning platforms, and summer school.

Administrator

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

Mefula Fairley, Director of Charter Schools

Background

At each regular Board Meeting, a Charter Schools Update is provided as a standing agenda item. Topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

Voices College-Bound Language Academies

An update will be provided on Voices College-Bound Language Academies.

Discovery Charter Schools

An update will be provided on Discovery Charter Schools

Bullis Charter School

An update will be provided on Bullis Charter School

Student Impact

The Charter Schools Department provides monitoring and oversight for 22 County Board of Education authorized charter schools, serving approximately 11,000 students.

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.

Administrator

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

Larry Oshodi, Assistant Superintendent-Personnel Services

Background

Education Code 1302(a) requires any salary increase of $10,000 or more to be discussed by the County Board of Education at a regularly scheduled meeting. Recent promotions will result in excess of the $10,000 limit for (1) employee.

Fiscal Implications

The following chart outlines the employee name, prior and new position title, the reason for the salary increase, prior and new annual salary, and the overall salary increase.

LEGEND:

A: Interim Promotion (temporary only)

B: Increase in calendar

C: Promotion

D: Position reinstatement

E: Promotion and increase in calendar

F: Position change and increase in calendar

G: Increase in FTE

H: CPI Increase

Student Impact

Human Resources ensures our students receive quality instruction through the selection, assignment, and support of qualified leaders, teachers, and staff.

The next Santa Clara County Board of Education regular meeting is scheduled for March 16, 2022.