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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#

To Provide Comment

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Access Zoom​

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​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.​​

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 SCCOE employees each year for outstanding service to students, parents, coworkers, and customers. Pam Macaulay, an Orthopedic Impairments Teacher for the Special Education Department at Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE), is May's Employee of the Month.

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

The County Board will hold a hearing and take action on an interdistrict attendance appeal filed on behalf of a student, resident district: Campbell Union High School District, desired district: Santa Clara Unified 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 #6 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, February 16, 2022, March 2, 2022, March 16, 2022, April 6, 2022, and April 20, 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 April 20, 2022 (#2298)

Administrator

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

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

Background

National Nurses Week is recognized annually from May 6-12 and National School Nurse Day is to be celebrated on the Wednesday of that week. Established by the National Education Association (NEA) Department of School Nurses in 1972, School Nurse Day recognizes and honors school nurses for not only supporting the physical well-being of children but also their academic success.

Student Impact

The Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) acknowledges the dedication and hard work of school nurses not just on National School Nurse Day, but throughout the year. School nurses throughout Santa Clara County and the State of California are a primary medical resource for children with diverse and complex health problems. In addition school nurses have played an instrumental role during the COVID-19 pandemic, significantly contributing to the ability to bring students back to school for full in-person instruction.

National School Nurse Day provides an opportunity to learn more about the role of school nurses in the educational setting, and acknowledge how their support for the physical well-being of children contributes to their academic success.

Administrator

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

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

Background

Teacher Appreciation Week is celebrated during the first full week of May each year. offers the opportunity for communities to reaffirm their commitment to teacher partnerships. Teacher Appreciation Week is a perfect time to thank teachers for their sacrifices and support for children throughout the year. Teachers impact the lives of students each and every day and while appreciation alone is insufficient to fully express gratitude for the impact that they male, it provides us with an opportunity to celebrate the phenomenal teachers of Santa Clara County.

Student Impact

The Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) is committed to improving the academic and social-emotional outcomes that have a direct impact on student achievement. The SCCOE and SCCBOE recognize the important contributions of teachers including developing strategies for improving student outcomes and ensuring the well-being and safety of all students and staff in Santa Clara County schools.

Administrator

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

Background

On April 6, 2022 the Board Policy Subcommittee met and approved revisions to BP 6143 Courses of Study. This policy was brought to the Board on April 20, 2022 for first reading.

BP 6143 Courses of Study

Policy updated to expand student characteristics, include language regarding rigorous academic curriculum that integrates academic and career skills, and clarify a-g requirements.

Administrator

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

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

Background

California is recognizing May 10th as National Fentanyl Awareness Day - an opportunity to educate the community about the dangers of fentanyl. Senator Thomas J. Umberg (Santa Ana) introduced Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR) 100 to declare May 10th as Fentanyl Awareness Day in California on April 18, 2022.

Student Impact

The Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) collaborates to address the dangers of fentanyl specific to youth and works with municipalities and educational organizations to share collateral specific to campaigns aimed at youth. As a contributor to the solution of ending fentanyl-related deaths, the SCCOE established Tobacco Use Prevention Education (TUPE), a program that educates and encourages youth to make healthy decisions through tobacco and opioid overdose awareness curriculum, toolkits, and activities they can share with peers, to support student well-being, the student wellness centers in schools located across the county aid youth experiencing substance abuse.

Committees that have met after the April 20, 2022 board meeting are:

• Policy Development Subcommittee
• Head Start Policy Council

Permanent Standing Committees of the Board

• Policy Development Subcommittee:  June 8, 2022 (Vice President Chon)
• Joint Legislative Advisory Committee (JLAC): September 21, 2022 (Trustee Rossi)
• Budget Study Committee: May 18, 2022 (Dr. Dewan, County Superintendent of Schools)

Membership Committees and Activities

• California School Boards Association (CSBA) Delegate:   May 21-22, 2022 (Trustee Kamei)
• California County Boards of Education (CCBE) May 22, 2022 (Trustee Kamei)
• Santa Clara County School Boards Association (SCCSBA):  TBD, 2022 (Trustee Kamei)
• Head Start Policy Council: May 17, 2022 (Vice President Chon)

Liaison Committees, Workgroups, and Community Activities

• Warmenhoven Inclusion Collaborative Advisory Board:  May 6, 2022  (Vice President Chon)
• Strong Start Coalition: May 10, 2022 (Trustee Sreekrishnan)
• Silicon Valley Reads:  April 2022/TBD (Trustee Mah)

Administrator

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

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

Background

The Learning Communities for School Success Program (LCSSP) was established following the passage of Proposition 47, the Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act (SNSA).

The LCSSP's goal is to support the implement of evidence-based, non-punitive programs and practices that function to keep the state's most vulnerable pupils in school. These programs and practices must complement and enhance the actions and services identified to meet local districts' goals per the district's Local Control and Accountability Plan. The LCSSP is fiscally monitored by the California Department of Education and programmatically monitored by WestEd.

The Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) is funded as a consortium lead in the program's fourth funded cohort and works in partnership with East Side Union High School District (Apollo and W.C Overfelt High Schools only), Gilroy Unified School District, Santa Clara Unified School District and the SCCOE Special Education Department.

Fiscal Implications

The SCCOE will receive a total of $1,598,880 to be spent in the 2020-2023 fiscal years. The SCCOE consortium will disburse an estimated $578,000 across the four consortium Local Education Agencies (LEAs).

Student Impact

The LCSSP consortium funding is intended to impact the reduction of chronic absenteeism, educational suspension and expulsion across the aforementioned LEAs, and to increase identified school climate indicators (California Healthy Kids Survey) across 53 related schools/clusters and an estimated 31,000 students (per 2018-2019 enrollment).

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:

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 (2) employees.

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 May 18, 2022.