1. CALL TO ORDER
Subject
A. Livestream the Board Meeting: https://tinyurl.com/sccboardmeeting
Meeting
Apr 6, 2022 - Regular Board Agenda (#2297) Via Video Conference/Teleconference
Category
1. CALL TO ORDER
Type

Livestream the Board Meeting:
https://tinyurl.com/sccboardmeeting
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://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#

 

 

To Provide Comment

Access Zoom​

  1. ​​Determine which device will be used to connect (cell phone, laptop, or tablet).
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Arrive Early

  1. ​Consider joining the Zoom 10-15 minutes prior to the meeting start time.
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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

 

Subject
B. Roll Call (Including Action on Absences if Necessary)
Meeting
Apr 6, 2022 - Regular Board Agenda (#2297) Via Video Conference/Teleconference
Category
1. CALL TO ORDER
Type
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
Apr 6, 2022 - Regular Board Agenda (#2297) Via Video Conference/Teleconference
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 Rosemary Kamei.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Grace Mah, Joseph Di Salvo, Rosemary Kamei, Peter Ortiz, Victoria Chon, Tara Sreekrishnan
Not Present at Vote: Claudia Rossi
2. EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH RECOGNITION
Subject
A. The Santa Clara County Board of Education recognizes ten employees each year. Lan Doan, a School Office Coordinator for the Special Education Department at Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE), is April’s Employee of the Month
Meeting
Apr 6, 2022 - Regular Board Agenda (#2297) Via Video Conference/Teleconference
Category
2. EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH RECOGNITION
Type
Recognition
Goals
Mission Statement of the County Office of Education
Santa Clara County Office of Education Goal #2
Santa Clara County Office of Education Goal #1

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. Lan Doan, a School Office Coordinator for the Special Education Department at Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE), is April’s Employee of the Month.

 

 

 

 

3. PUBLIC COMMENTS OF PERSONS DESIRING TO ADDRESS THE SANTA CLARA COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
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://sccoe.to/SCCBOEMeetings22 or dial 1.669.900.6833, ID: 968 0184 7827. IF YOU ALREADY HAVE ZOOM ON YOUR DEVICE, BE SURE IT IS THE MOST CURRENT VERSION, VERSION 5.10.1 or as prompted.
Meeting
Apr 6, 2022 - Regular Board Agenda (#2297) Via Video Conference/Teleconference
Category
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS OF PERSONS DESIRING TO ADDRESS THE SANTA CLARA COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
Type
Procedural

 

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   

To Provide Comment

 

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 5.10.1 or as prompted. 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.​​

 

 

4. BOARD MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS
Subject
A. Committee members may provide or report on recent committee activities.
Meeting
Apr 6, 2022 - Regular Board Agenda (#2297) Via Video Conference/Teleconference
Category
4. BOARD MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS
Type
Information

Committees that have met after the March 16, 2022 board meeting are:

 

Permanent Standing Committees of the Board

 

Membership Committees and Activities

 

Liaison Committees, Workgroups, and Community Activities

 

5. INFORMATION ITEMS
Subject
A. Report of Environmental Literacy, Sustainability, and Climate Action Initiatives
Meeting
Apr 6, 2022 - Regular Board Agenda (#2297) Via Video Conference/Teleconference
Category
5. INFORMATION ITEMS
Type
Information
Goals
Mission Statement of the County Office of Education
Santa Clara County Office of Education Goal #1
Santa Clara County Office of Education Goal #2
Santa Clara County Office of Education Goal #3

Administrator

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

Anisha Munshi, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Professional Learning and Instructional Support Division

 

Background

California's Fourth Climate Assessment estimates that if greenhouse gas emissions are not reduced, the average water supply from California's snowpack is projected to decline to 2/3 of historic levels by 2050 and total sea level rise by 2100 is expected to be 54 inches. This climate assessment also finds that action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions which also release criteria air pollutants, including particulate matter, nitrous oxides and volatile organic compounds, will indirectly improve California's air quality.

 

The California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2016 (Senate Bill 32) called for a reduction of statewide greenhouse gas emissions to 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030, yet current projections show California is unlikely to reach the target at the current rate. There is broad consensus within the scientific community that human activities contribute to increases in greenhouse gas emissions. Climate change presents a series of governance-related challenges for public agencies, including school districts and county offices of education; and climate change is a global issue that can and should be addressed locally.

 

Climate change and extreme climate-related events such as wildfires, floods, extreme heat and public safety power shutoffs directly impact the physical and economic health of communities in which our students and their families live while also causing lost learning days and trauma. Environmental education has long been encouraged in California schools and, under state law enacted in 2018, includes the topics of climate change and environmental justice.

 

The Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) recognizes the importance of engaging student voices as the younger generation bears the greatest potential burdens from climate change and deserves meaningful pathways and opportunities to mitigate this threat. The SCCOE is committed to identifying opportunities within the curriculum and providing additional learning and leadership opportunities where possible that reflect students' environmental goals for their civic lives and their academic and professional careers.

 

Associate Superintendent of Professional Learning and Instructional Support Division, Dr. Anisha Munshi, and Science Coordinators, Jenn Mutch, and Tara Sikorski will provide a report on SCCOE's Environmental Literacy, Sustainability, and Climate Action Initiatives.

 

Student Impact

Schools in California and nationwide have the potential to affect positive, tangible environmental change while preparing students, in their careers and civic life, to be stewards of their communities, the earth and its resources. The implementation of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and the Environmental Principles and Concepts (EP&Cs) that are embedded in all curriculum frameworks provide an opportunity for students to engage in real-world inquiry and application of science skills in understanding and addressing climate change.

 

Santa Clara County children and youth have demonstrated leadership and expressed an expectation that their representatives will advocate for their communities' well-being. Students across many grade levels, including those in their early elementary years and all the way up through high school, strive to be environmentally conscious in their daily lives and to be active and engaged leaders in combatting global climate change in their community both now and in the future.

 

The SCCOE provides professional development that supports the implementation of a curriculum that integrates the subject content areas (science, math, history, arts, etc.) with the EP&Cs and provides high-quality, embedded, and ongoing professional development to educators on environmental literacy, climate change, climate solutions, climate justice and sustainability. The SCCOE also provides environmental education and sustainability education through Walden West Outdoor Science School and provides support for educators and community-based partners through the Environmental Literacy Community Based Partners who have been working with the SCCOE and school districts on environmental literacy, sustainability and gardening professional learning and projects. 

 

We have established the Growing Gardens Community of Practice, are holding our first Environmental Literacy Summit and are expanding our support and technical assistance for sustainability, school gardens, climate education and school garden curriculum in schools across Santa Clara County.

 

Subject
B. First Reading of Board Bylaw 9150 Student County Board Members Recommendation to Delete Bylaw
Meeting
Apr 6, 2022 - Regular Board Agenda (#2297) Via Video Conference/Teleconference
Category
5. INFORMATION ITEMS
Type
Information

Administrator

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

 

Background

 

On October 6, 2021 the Policy Subcommittee met and approved deletion of BB 9150 Student County Board Members.

 

BB 9150 Student County Board Members

Recommend deletion of bylaw as it does not align with new law. New bylaw drafted to address new law establishing a framework for students to participate in educational governance. 

Subject
C. First Reading of Board Bylaw/Exhibit 9150 Student Board Members of the Santa Clara County Board of Education
Meeting
Apr 6, 2022 - Regular Board Agenda (#2297) Via Video Conference/Teleconference
Category
5. INFORMATION ITEMS
Type
Information

Administrator

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

 

Background

 

On March 30, 2022 the Policy Subcommittee met and approved the new Board Bylaw 9150 Student Board Member of the Santa Clara County Board of Education

 

BB/Exhibit 9150 Student Board Members of the Santa Clara County Board of Education

 

New bylaw reflects new law (AB 824) which permits a county board of education that maintains a high school to include, at its discretion, a student board member position on the county board and requires the county board to include a student board member when the county board is petitioned by students of a high school of the SCCOE. Bylaw includes material regarding course credit and reimbursement for a student board member, lack of liability of a student board member for acts of the county board, student petitions to request the appointment of a student board member, choosing or selecting a student board member, the roles and responsibilities of a student board member, training, appointment of alternate student board member, and the elimination of a student board member position. The term of a student board member is one year. New law effective January 1, 2022 and must be implemented by July 1, 2023.

 

Subject
D. Charter Schools Update
Meeting
Apr 6, 2022 - Regular Board Agenda (#2297) Via Video Conference/Teleconference
Category
5. 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 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

 

​​​​​​​Student Impact

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

 

6. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Subject
A. The superintendent may give a report on any activities related to her duties.
Meeting
Apr 6, 2022 - Regular Board Agenda (#2297) Via Video Conference/Teleconference
Category
6. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Type
Information

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

7. CONSENT ACTION ITEMS
Subject
A. Request Approval of Consent Action Items as listed in Item #7 Consent Action Items
Meeting
Apr 6, 2022 - Regular Board Agenda (#2297) Via Video Conference/Teleconference
Category
7. CONSENT ACTION ITEMS
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
Approve Consent Action Items as listed in Item #7 Consent Action Items

Administrator

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

 

 

Requested Action

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

 

 

Motion & Voting
Approve Consent Action Items as listed in Item #7 Consent Action Items

Motion by Joseph Di Salvo, second by Victoria Chon.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Grace Mah, Joseph Di Salvo, Rosemary Kamei, Peter Ortiz, Victoria Chon, Tara Sreekrishnan
Not Present at Vote: Claudia Rossi
Subject
B. Resolution Directing All Legislative Bodies Of The County Board Of Education To Continue Meeting Remotely In Accordance With AB 361
Meeting
Apr 6, 2022 - Regular Board Agenda (#2297) Via Video Conference/Teleconference
Category
7. CONSENT ACTION ITEMS
Type
Action
Preferred Date
Apr 06, 2022
Absolute Date
Apr 06, 2022
Fiscal Impact
No
Budgeted
No
Recommended Action
Adopt Resolution Directing All Legislative Bodies Of The County Board Of Education To Continue Meeting Remotely In Accordance With AB 361
Goals
Santa Clara County Office of Education Goal #3
Santa Clara County Office of Education Goal #2

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, February 16, 2022,  March 2, 2022, and March 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.

 

Motion & Voting
Adopt Resolution Directing All Legislative Bodies Of The County Board Of Education To Continue Meeting Remotely In Accordance With AB 361

Motion by Grace Mah, second by Tara Sreekrishnan.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Grace Mah, Joseph Di Salvo, Rosemary Kamei, Peter Ortiz, Victoria Chon, Tara Sreekrishnan
Not Present at Vote: Claudia Rossi
Subject
C. Request Approval of Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of March 16, 2022 (#2296)
Meeting
Apr 6, 2022 - Regular Board Agenda (#2297) Via Video Conference/Teleconference
Category
7. CONSENT ACTION ITEMS
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
Approve the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of March 16, 2022 (#2296)

Administrator

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

 

Requested Action

Approve Minutes of the Regular Board meeting of March 16, 2022 (#2296)

Motion & Voting
Approve Consent Action Items as listed in Item #7 Consent Action Items

Motion by Joseph Di Salvo, second by Victoria Chon.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Grace Mah, Joseph Di Salvo, Rosemary Kamei, Peter Ortiz, Victoria Chon, Tara Sreekrishnan
Not Present at Vote: Claudia Rossi
Subject
D. Request Approval of Appointments to the Countywide Redevelopment Agency Board
Meeting
Apr 6, 2022 - Regular Board Agenda (#2297) Via Video Conference/Teleconference
Category
7. CONSENT ACTION ITEMS
Type
Action (Consent)
Preferred Date
Apr 06, 2022
Absolute Date
Apr 06, 2022
Fiscal Impact
No
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
Not Applicable
Recommended Action
Approve the alternate appointment of the respective RDA Oversight Successor Agency

Administrator

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

Stephanie Gomez, Chief Business Officer

 

Background

Pursuant to State legislation, the "Dissolution Act", the Redevelopment Agencies (RDA) in Santa Clara County were transferred to Successor Agencies. On July 1, 2018 all combined into one countywide Successor Agency. Under the Dissolution Act, the actions of a Successor Agency will be monitored, and in some cases approved, by an Oversight Board with one member representing the County Superintendent of Schools.

 

The primary appointment remains as Stephanie Gomez.  The parties will be notified of her title change.  A new alternate is needed. 

 

Updates to the RDA Oversight Successor Agency appointments are necessary to better provide K-12 financial oversight. The change is effective April 11, 2022.

 

Recommendation

The Administration recommends the following SCCOE staff as the alternate appointment of the RDA Oversight Successor Agency.

 

Alternate: Lauren Nguyen, District Business Advisor-District Business and Advisory Services

 

 

Motion & Voting
Approve Consent Action Items as listed in Item #7 Consent Action Items

Motion by Joseph Di Salvo, second by Victoria Chon.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Grace Mah, Joseph Di Salvo, Rosemary Kamei, Peter Ortiz, Victoria Chon, Tara Sreekrishnan
Not Present at Vote: Claudia Rossi
Subject
E. Request Adoption of Resolution Recognizing National Education and Sharing Day
Meeting
Apr 6, 2022 - Regular Board Agenda (#2297) Via Video Conference/Teleconference
Category
7. CONSENT ACTION ITEMS
Type
Action
Preferred Date
Apr 06, 2022
Absolute Date
Apr 06, 2022
Fiscal Impact
No
Budgeted
No
Recommended Action
Adopt Resolution Recognizing National Education and Sharing Day
Goals
Santa Clara County Office of Education Goal #1
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

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

 

Background

April 12, 2022, is Education and Sharing Day U.S.A., an annual recognition celebrating role models, mentors, and leaders who devote themselves to the progress and success of each new generation. The day was established in 1978 by a joint Congressional resolution, signed into law by President Jimmy Carter on April 18, 1978, coinciding with the birthday of the renowned Jewish leader, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson.

 

Student Impact

The National Education and Sharing Day affords our children a nation and a world that is better than the one we inherited and helps all of our students to love learning; seek lives of dignity, decency, and respect; and work together for the common good.

 

Motion & Voting
Adopt Resolution Recognizing National Education and Sharing Day

Motion by Tara Sreekrishnan, second by Grace Mah.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Grace Mah, Joseph Di Salvo, Rosemary Kamei, Peter Ortiz, Victoria Chon, Tara Sreekrishnan
Not Present at Vote: Claudia Rossi
Subject
F. Request Approval of Carryover Program Funds from Program Year 2020-21 to 2021-22
Meeting
Apr 6, 2022 - Regular Board Agenda (#2297) Via Video Conference/Teleconference
Category
7. CONSENT ACTION ITEMS
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
Approve Carryover Program Funds from Program Year 2020-21 to 2021-22
Goals
Santa Clara County Office of Education Goal #1
Santa Clara County Office of Education Goal #2
Santa Clara County Office of Education Goal #3

Administrator

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

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

 

 

Background

The Office of Head Start (OHS), Administration for Children and Families, (ACF) Department of Health and Human Services funded SCCOE to provide services to preschool and infant/toddler children and families in program year 2020-21. As reported to the SCCOE Board of Trustees on September 15, 2021, the initial Head Start/Early Head Start grant application was approved by the Head Start/Early Head Start (HS/EHS) Policy Council (PC) on December 15, 2019 and SCCBOE  on January 15, 2020 for 2020-21 program operations. In addition, a request for Playground Improvements was approved by HS/EHS PC on January 19, 2021 and the SCCBOE on February 15, 2021.

 

OHS has determined that the widespread impact of the coronavirus continues to adversely impact Head Start grantees. OHS allows flexibilities for grantees to utilize carryover funds for continuing grants with formal notification to Governance of an intent to utilize any carryover funds. The HS/EHS grant has such a carryover in the amount of $6,015,617 from program year 2020-21 that it intends to utilize in the 2021-22 program year. Thus, the program plans to fund one-time costs directly associated with Playground Improvements and the alignment of the program fiscal year of May 1st – April 30th to SCCOE’s July 1st – June 30th fiscal year by funding program operations in the months of May and June 2022.

 

 

Fiscal Implications

Head Start/Early Head Start Grant: 09CH011479

 

Budget
Category
 Approved
Budget 
 Expended   Remaining
Balance 
 Proposed Revised
Budget Carryover
to PY 2021-22 
Personnel  $         12,826,128  $                   10,902,351  $                       1,923,777  $                 1,793,801
Fringe Benefits  $           6,784,317  $                      5,996,819  $                          787,498  $                 1,165,952
Travel  $              669,457  $                         208,140  $                          461,317  $                               -  
Equipment  $                         -    $                                    -    $                                     -    $                               -  
Supplies  $                         -    $                                    -    $                                     -    $                    239,141
Construction  $                         -    $                                    -    $                                     -    $                 1,403,029
Contractual**  $           5,295,135  $                      3,464,104  $                       1,831,031  $                    957,216
Other  $              924,262  $                         483,596  $                          440,666  $                    117,160
Total Direct  $         26,499,299  $                   21,055,010  $                      5,444,289  $                 5,676,299
Indirect Cost (9.82%)  $           2,322,578  $                      1,751,250  $                          571,328  $                    339,318
 Total  $         28,821,877  $                   22,806,260  $                      6,015,617  $                 6,015,617

 

 

 

Student Impact

The Head Start/Early Head Start Program is federally funded to serve 2,188 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 Consent Action Items as listed in Item #7 Consent Action Items

Motion by Joseph Di Salvo, second by Victoria Chon.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Grace Mah, Joseph Di Salvo, Rosemary Kamei, Peter Ortiz, Victoria Chon, Tara Sreekrishnan
Not Present at Vote: Claudia Rossi
Subject
G. Request Adoption of Resolution Honoring the Fight for Democracy in Ukraine
Meeting
Apr 6, 2022 - Regular Board Agenda (#2297) Via Video Conference/Teleconference
Category
7. CONSENT ACTION ITEMS
Type
Action
Preferred Date
Apr 06, 2022
Absolute Date
Apr 06, 2022
Fiscal Impact
No
Budgeted
No
Recommended Action
Adopt Resolution Honoring the Fight for Democracy in Ukraine
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

Administrator

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

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

 

Background

Ukraine is the second-largest country in Europe that declared its independence from Russia on August 24, 1991.  Since February 24, 2022, the citizens of Ukraine have been fighting to protect their democracy and freedoms. 

 

SCCOE is a premier service organization with initiatives rooted in civic engagement, committed to the principles of democracy, equity, diversity, inclusion, and partnership, and echoes the values for which the people of Ukraine are fighting to preserve.  The Santa Clara County Board of Education and County Superintendent of Schools acknowledge the courage and sacrifice that the Ukrainian people have demonstrated in standing up for the principles of democracy.

 

Student Impact

The Power of Democracy initiative at SCCOE, a multi-sector coalition, helps students and educators foster an understanding of the structures and processes of American democracy.

 

Through a lens of equity and diversity, the Power of Democracy: Civic Engagement Initiative shares best practices and resources, encourages informed and multifaceted civic engagement participation and builds stronger communities.

 

Motion & Voting
Adopt Resolution Honoring the Fight for Democracy in Ukraine

Motion by Joseph Di Salvo, second by Victoria Chon.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Grace Mah, Joseph Di Salvo, Rosemary Kamei, Peter Ortiz, Victoria Chon, Tara Sreekrishnan
Not Present at Vote: Claudia Rossi
8. COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBER REPORTS
Subject
A. The members of the Board may give reports on activities related to their duties as members of the Santa Clara County Board of Education
Meeting
Apr 6, 2022 - Regular Board Agenda (#2297) Via Video Conference/Teleconference
Category
8. COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBER REPORTS
Type

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. 

9. CONSENT INFORMATION ITEMS (Information items provided for review that do not require presentation or action.)
Subject
A. Employee Compensation Increase Exceeds the EC 1302 (a) Limit
Meeting
Apr 6, 2022 - Regular Board Agenda (#2297) Via Video Conference/Teleconference
Category
9. 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

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.

 

# Last Name First Name Prior Position Title New Position Title

Reason

(see legend)

Prior Annual Salary New Annual Salary Salary Increase
1 Sparks Ilona

Technology Support Specialist

Applications Systems Analyst

C $91,127.64 $101,172.84 $10,045.20

 

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.

 

10. ADJOURNMENT
Subject
A. The next Santa Clara County Board of Education regular meeting is scheduled for April 20, 2022
Meeting
Apr 6, 2022 - Regular Board Agenda (#2297) Via Video Conference/Teleconference
Category
10. ADJOURNMENT
Type

The next Santa Clara County Board of Education regular meeting is scheduled for April 20, 2022.