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Simultaneous Spanish Interpretation:
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
Simultaneous Vietnamese Interpretation:
Local 1 (669) 900-6833, Meeting ID: 921 8153 9516
Để nghe Tiếng Việt:
Gọi số 1 (669) 900-6833, Sau đó bấm mã số Meeting ID: 921 8153 9516
Any individual who requires disability-related accommodations or modifications, including auxiliary aids and services, in order to participate in the SCCBOE 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
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Background
The SCCBOE will recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
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
Background
The Santa Clara County Board of Education (SCCBOE) recognizes ten SCCOE (10) employees each year for outstanding service to students, parents, coworkers, and customers. Ana Henriquez, a Special Education Paraprofessional at Seven Trees Elementary school, is March’s Employee of the Month.
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Requested Action
Approve Consent Action Items as listed in Item #4 Consent Action Items.
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Requested Action
Approve Minutes of the Regular Board meeting of February 15, 2023 (#2314)
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.
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Background
Dr. Dewan will provide a report and facilitate a discussion regarding AB 906 (Gipson) which proposes changes to the funding formula for COEs who operate court and community schools.
Student Impact
Each year hundreds of students in Santa Clara County attend the court and community schools operated by the SCCOE.
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 - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: 1 case
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—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2): 1 case
Report of Actions Taken in Closed Session
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Mefula Fairley, Executive Director, Charter Schools
Background
At each regular Board Meeting, a Charter Schools Update is provided as a standing agenda item. Topics may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Summit Public Schools
Staff will provide an update on Summit Public Schools.
Charter Schools Audit Reports Update
Staff will provide an update on the audit reports for ACE Empower Charter School and Downtown College Prep: Alum Rock.
Student Impact
The Charter Schools Department provides monitoring and oversight for 22 County Board of Education authorized charter schools, serving approximately 10,000 students.
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Background
BB 9110 Terms of Office
Board bylaw updated to modify language in support of inclusive gender pronouns. Additional revisions were made to comply with changes in law that took effect in 2019.
The following Committees met after the February 15, 2023 SCCBOE meeting:
Standing Committees
Policy Development Subcommittee: May 3, 2023 (Vice President Sreekrishnan)
Joint Legislative Advisory Committee (JLAC): April 19, 2023
Budget Study Committee: March 15, 2023 (Dr. Dewan, County Superintendent of Schools)
Membership Committees and Activities
California School Boards Association (CSBA) Delegate: May 20, 2023 (Trustee Berta)
California County Boards of Education (CCBE) Board of Directors: May 21, 2023 (Trustee Berta)
Santa Clara County School Boards Association (SCCSBA): March 22, 2023 (Trustee Mah)
Head Start Policy Council: March 14, 2023 (Trustee Lari)
Liaison Committees, Workgroups, and Community Activities
Warmenhoven Inclusion Collaborative Advisory Board: May 5, 2023 (Trustee Berta)
Strong Start Coalition: March 14, 2023 (Trustee Lari)
Silicon Valley Reads Advisory Committee, next meeting TBD (Trustee Mah)
The superintendent may give a report on any activities related to her duties.
The next Santa Clara County Board of Education regular meeting is scheduled for March 15, 2023.