The President will call the meeting to order. The meeting is held in person at 1290 Ridder Park Drive, San Jose, CA 95131.
Any individual who requires disability-related accommodations or modifications, including auxiliary aids and services, in order to participate in the SCCBOE meeting should contact Ruby Parra in the County Superintendent's Office at least two working days in advance of the meeting. BB 9322 (Government Code 54954.2) Contact Info: rparra@sccoe.org or (408) 453-6878.
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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
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
Representatives from the Office of County Counsel will present a training for the SCCBOE regarding the Levine Act and related conflicts of interest. Shana Heller, Michaela Lewis, and Marcelo Quinnones will provide an overview of the Levine Act and its application to the SCCBOE.
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:
Charter Schools Term Extension
Staff will discuss the one-year term extension for charter schools and its impact on charter school renewals.
Updated List of Verified Data for Charter School Renewal
Staff will discuss the use of the updated list of verified data during the charter petition renewal process.
University Preparatory Academy (UPA)
Staff will provide an update on UPA.
Student Impact
The Charter Schools Department provides monitoring and oversight for 21 County Board of Education-authorized charter schools, serving approximately 10,000 students.
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Requested Action
Approve Consent Action Items as listed in Item #5 Consent Action Items.
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Background
On May 3, 2023 the Policy Subcommittee met and approved a first reading of Board Bylaw 9270.1 the Levine Act: Conflict of Interest. This bylaw and exhibit were brought to the Board on May 17, 2023 for the first reading.
BB 9270.1 Levine Act: Conflict of Interest Board Bylaw 9270.1 is being established due to a change in the law. The Levine Act, as part of the Fair Political Practices Reform Act, now applies to all members of local governmental agencies who are directly elected by the voters, including the Santa Clara County Board of Education (SCCBOE) members. The Levine Act prohibits an Officer of an Agency from accepting, soliciting, or directing a contribution of more than $250 from any Party or Participant (or their agent) while a proceeding involving a License, Permit, or Other Entitlement for Use (1) is pending before the Agency, (2) in the 12 months preceding the final decision, and (3) for 12 months following the date a final decision is made if (1) the Officer knows or (2) has reason to know that the Party of Participant (or their agent) has a financial interest in the final decision. Local elected officials who received campaign donations in excess of $250 in 2022 are not required to recuse themselves from related proceedings in 2023. Local elected officials will need to monitor their contributions as of January 1, 2023 as it applies to the implementation of this new law.
Compliance with the Levine Act is an individual responsibility of SCCBOE members. SCCBOE members should independently seek legal counsel or consult with the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) at 1-866-ASK-FPPC (1-866-275-3772)r other entitlement for use and makes a contribution of more than $250 to a County Board of Education member, parents or volunteer board members would not qualify as a party if they are not the petitioners (and therefore do not file applications to become charter schools) or are not otherwise acting as the partys agent. See Cal. Gov. Code 84308(a)(1). The FPPC has advised that when an entity is a party, individual board members of that entity are not parties. See Cal. Fair. Pol. Prac. Com. Adv. A-03-094 (2003) (finding that the Port of Stockton was a party as it was an applicant in a proceeding, but that the individual members of its Board of Directors were not). Please note that parents or volunteer board members could be participants if they meet the definition of a participant.
The FPPC recently issued the attached opinion, which confirms that charter school petitions approved by a board are subject to the Levine Act. Charter school petitions are considered entitlement for use proceedings.
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Background
August is National Immunization Awareness Month. The SCCOE acknowledges the importance of immunizations and good health and its relationship to education and student outcomes.
Student Impact
Good physical, mental, and dental health has a direct impact on student educational outcomes. In alignment with the Bill of Rights for Children and Young Adults for Santa Clara County, SCCOE acknowledges and supports all children and young adults having the right to healthcare and education.
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Background
On July 26, 1990 the United States (U.S.) was the first country to draft and sign a comprehensive piece of legislation that remains a driving force towards equal opportunity, inclusion, independent living and economic self-sufficiency for the 61 million individuals with disabilities in the U.S.
Student Impact
The signing of this historic act was and remains a declaration of equality for individuals with disabilities. It is the guiding legislation to ensure that students with disabilities have the same access and opportunities as their non-disabled peers which is in direct alignment to the Santa Clara County Board of Education priority of inclusive practices.
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Requested Action
Approve the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of June 21, 2023 (#2321)
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Background
The following donation was made to the Santa Clara County Office of Education:
| Program: | iSTEAM - College Week |
| Donor: | Excite Credit Union |
| Donation: | $1,000 |
Fiscal Implications
The above donation will be accepted for the iSTEAM program.
Student Impact
The above donation will be used to support and increase student participation for College Week 2023 activities.
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
The County Board will hold a Closed Session to discuss the following matter:
Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): 2 cases
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Background
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
Background
The County Board will hold the hearing and take action on an interdistrict attendance appeal on behalf of student, Resident District; San Benito High School District, Desired District: Gilroy Unified School District
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Background
The County Board will hold the hearing and take action on an interdistrict attendance appeal on behalf of student, Resident District; Campbell Union High School District, Desired District: Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Background
The County Board will hold the hearing and take action on an interdistrict attendance appeal on behalf of student, Resident District; Hayward Unified School District, Desired District: Milpitas Unified District
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Background
The County Board will hold the hearing and take action on an interdistrict attendance appeal on behalf of student, Resident District; Hollister School District, Desired District: San Jose Unified School District.
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Background
The County Board will hold the hearing and take action on an interdistrict attendance appeal on behalf of student, Resident District; Los Gatos Unified School District, Desired District: Saratoga Unified School District
Report of Actions Taken in Closed Session
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.
No committees have met since the last meeting.
Standing Committees
Policy Development Subcommittee: August 2, 2023 (Vice President Sreekrishnan)
Joint Legislative Advisory Committee (JLAC): September 20, 2023 (President Chon)
Budget Study Committee: Next meeting TBD (Dr. Dewan, County Superintendent of Schools)
Membership Committees and Activities
California School Boards Association (CSBA) Delegate: November 28-29, 2023 (Trustee Berta)
California County Boards of Education (CCBE) Board of Directors: September 8, 2023 (Trustee Berta)
Santa Clara County School Boards Association (SCCSBA): Next meeting TBD (Trustee Mah)
Head Start Policy Council: July 18, 2023 (Trustee Lari)
Liaison Committees, Workgroups, and Community Activities
Warmenhoven Inclusion Collaborative Advisory Board: Next meeting TBD, 2023 (Trustee Berta)
Strong Start Coalition: August 8, 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.
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Jessica Bonduris, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services Division
Background
Complaints filed for SCCOE school sites under the Williams Settlement are limited to insufficient textbooks or instructional materials, unsafe or unhealthy facility conditions or teacher vacancies or mis-assignments.
Williams Complaint Procedures are posted in all classrooms to inform parents, students and teachers of the procedure for making such complaints.
No Williams complaints were received during the April 1, 2023 through June 30, 2023 reporting period.
Student Impact
The Williams Report documents complaints regarding textbooks and instructional materials, conditions of facilities, and teacher mis-assignments and vacancies. SCCOE strives to provide our students a quality education that encompasses all of these areas. No complaints were filed this quarter.
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Jessica Bonduris, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services Division
Background
As per the Head Start Act, all Head Start agencies are required to provide program information to the Board of Education. Attached are the following reports:
Program Reports:
Financial Reports:
The financial reports for the month are a snapshot in time. The financial reports for May 2023 reflect the alignment of the program fiscal year to SCCOE's July 1 - June 30 fiscal year.
Student Impact
The Head Start/Early Head Start Program is federally funded to serve up to 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.
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Jessica Bonduris, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services Division
Background
Head Start/Early Head Start (HS/EHS) programs are required by federal regulations to maintain a formal structure of program governance to oversee the quality of services for children and families and to make decisions related to program design and implementation of all component areas and submit an Ongoing Monitoring Status Report for areas of improvement to the Administration for Children and Families (ACF). Please refer to the attached HS/EHS Ongoing Monitoring Status Report.
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.
Administrator
Mary Ann Dewan, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools
Stephanie Gomez, Assistant Superintendent - Business Services
Jas Sohal, Manager-Purchasing Services
Background
Per Board Policy BP 3270, when any Santa Clara County Office of Education instructional materials, equipment, supplies, or other personal property with a value less than $25,000 becomes unusable, obsolete, or no longer needed, the Santa Clara County Superintendent of Schools or designee shall notify the Santa Clara County Board of Education.
Fiscal Implications
The report includes a list of the items sold, income received, and the method of sale. Items that are no longer usable by the Santa Clara County Office of Education are sold for surplus or disposed of as e-waste.
The next Santa Clara County Board of Education regular meeting is scheduled for August 2, 2023.