ALAMEDA COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING, VOL. XXVII, NO. 02
Regular Board Meeting, August 14, 2012 – 3:00 p.m.
MEETING LOCATION: Alameda County Office of Education 313 W Winton Avenue Hayward, CA 94544 510-887-0152 www.acoe.org
CALL TO ORDER: Time: P.M.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL: President Cerrato _____ Vice-President Rivera _____ Trustee Berrick _____ Trustee Knowles _____ Trustee McDonald _____ Trustee McWilson _____ Trustee Sims _____
Any member of the public may comment on agenda items, as each item is presented. Individuals wishing to address the Board need to complete a Speaker Card located at the entrance to the meeting room and provide it to the recording secretary prior to the start of the meeting. Speakers are asked to limit their comments to two minutes each, and the Board president may limit the amount of discussion time for any one agenda item. For non-agenda items, there is a separate opportunity for comments during the Items from the Floor portion of the agenda. By law, board members may not enter into discussion nor take action on any item not previously published on the agenda.
Mission Statement: Provide, promote and support leadership and service to ensure the success of Every Child…in Every School…Every Day!
1. Interdistrict Transfer The Board will hear and take action on the INFORMATION/ Appeal interdistrict transfer appeal IDT # 06-DR- ACTION IDT # 06-DR-12/13 12/13 from San Leandro Unified School District (USD) to Berkeley USD. This matter will be heard in closed session. (Att. 1)
MOTION: ______AYES: ______NOES: ______SECOND: ______ABST: ______
2. Interdistrict Transfer The Board will hear and take action on the INFORMATION/ Appeal interdistrict transfer appeal IDT # 09-DH- ACTION IDT # 09-DH-12/13 12/13 from Contra Costa USD to Berkeley USD. This matter will be heard in closed session. (Att. 2)
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ITEM DESCRIPTION SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION
MOTION: ______AYES: ______NOES: ______SECOND: ______ABST: ______
3. Interdistrict Transfer The Board will hear and take action on the INFORMATION/ Appeal interdistrict transfer appeal IDT # 10-JB- ACTION IDT # 10-JB-12/13 12/13 from Oakland USD to Berkeley USD. This matter will be heard in closed session. (Att. 3)
MOTION: ______AYES: ______NOES: ______SECOND: ______ABST: ______
4. Interdistrict Transfer The Board will hear and take action on the INFORMATION/ Appeal interdistrict transfer appeal IDT # 22-AW- ACTION IDT # 22-AW-12/13 12/13 from Oakland USD to Alameda USD. This matter will be heard in closed session. (Att. 4)
MOTION: ______AYES: ______NOES: ______SECOND: ______ABST: ______
5. Interdistrict Transfer The Board will hear and take action on the INFORMATION/ Appeal interdistrict transfer appeal IDT # 23-AW- ACTION IDT # 23-AW-12/13 12/13 from Oakland USD to Alameda USD. This matter will be heard in closed session. (Att. 5)
MOTION: ______AYES: ______NOES: ______SECOND: ______ABST: ______
6. Interdistrict Transfer The Board will hear and take action on the INFORMATION/ Appeal interdistrict transfer appeal IDT # 07-IW- ACTION IDT # 07-IW-12/13 12/13 from Oakland USD to Emeryville USD. This matter will be heard in closed session. (Att. 6)
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ITEM DESCRIPTION SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION
MOTION: ______AYES: ______NOES: ______SECOND: ______ABST: ______
7. Interdistrict Transfer The Board will hear and take action on the INFORMATION/ Appeal interdistrict transfer appeal IDT # 08-ZW- ACTION IDT # 08-ZW-12/13 12/13 from Oakland USD to Emeryville USD. This matter will be heard in closed session. (Att. 7)
MOTION: ______AYES: ______NOES: ______SECOND: ______ABST: ______
8. Interdistrict Transfer The Board will hear and take action on the INFORMATION/ Appeal interdistrict transfer appeal IDT # 11-AH- ACTION IDT # 11-AH-12/13 12/13 from Hayward USD to Castro Valley USD. This matter will be heard in closed session. (Att. 8)
MOTION: ______AYES: ______NOES: ______SECOND: ______ABST: ______
9. Interdistrict Transfer The Board will hear and take action on the INFORMATION/ Appeal interdistrict transfer appeal IDT # 16-JH- ACTION IDT # 16-JH-12/13 12/13 from Hayward USD to Castro Valley USD. This matter will be heard in closed session. (Att. 9)
MOTION: ______AYES: ______NOES: ______SECOND: ______ABST: ______
10. Interdistrict Transfer The Board will hear and take action on the INFORMATION/ Appeal interdistrict transfer appeal IDT # 17-TH- ACTION IDT # 17-TH-12/13 12/13 from Hayward USD to Castro Valley USD. This matter will be heard in closed session. (Att. 10)
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ITEM DESCRIPTION SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION
MOTION: ______AYES: ______NOES: ______SECOND: ______ABST: ______
11. Board Recess The Board will take a 1-hour recess. INFORMATION
12. Determination hearing on a A. The Board will hold a determination INFORMATION/ charter school petition for hearing on a charter school petition for ACTION Synergy Independent Study Synergy Independent Study Charter Charter School School. (Att. 12)
B. The Board will receive a report from the charter school petitioners and ACOE staff and will take possible action to approve/deny the petition.
MOTION: ______AYES: ______NOES: ______SECOND: ______ABST: ______
13. Items from the floor will be (Persons attending the Board of Education INFORMATION heard as close to 7:00 p.m. meeting may comment on subjects that are not listed on the agenda under “Items from the Floor.” Board members will hear such comments but may not discuss or act upon them until they appear on a posted agenda.)
14. Consent Agenda – General INFORMATION/ Matters: ACTION
A. Minutes of the A. Consider approval of the minutes of July 10, 2012 the July 10, 2012 reorganization reorganization meeting. meeting. (Att. 14A)
B. Resolution No. 1928: B. Consider approval of Resolution No. California Sikh 1928: California Sikh American American Awareness Awareness and Appreciation Month. and Appreciation Month (Att. 14B)
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ITEM DESCRIPTION SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION
C. Student Programs and C. Consider acceptance of the Services (SPAS) Report Valenzuela/CAHSEE lawsuit on Williams Uniform settlement and the Williams Uniform Complaint Procedure Complaints quarterly report for the period of May 2012 – July 2012. (Att. 14C)
MOTION: ______AYES: ______NOES: ______SECOND: ______ABST: ______
15. Public Hearing on Board A. The Board will open and close a hearing INFORMATION/ Resolution No. 1929: on the availability of sufficiency of ACTION Sufficient Textbooks and textbooks and instructional materials that Instructional Materials are aligned with the state core content standards. (Att. 15A)
The books are available for review at the Alameda County Office of Education Room S-2 and Room 142 on the following dates:
Thursday, August 9, 2012 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Rm. S-2 Friday, August 10, 2012 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Rm. S-2 Monday, August 13, 2012 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Rm. S-2 Tuesday, August 14, 2012 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Rm. 142
Open public hearing.
MOTION: ______AYES: ______NOES: ______SECOND: ______ABST: ______
Close public hearing.
MOTION: ______AYES: ______NOES: ______SECOND: ______ABST: ______
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ITEM DESCRIPTION SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION
B. The Board will pass and adopt Resolution No.1929 that certifies the sufficiency of textbooks and instructional materials in all subjects are consistent with the cycles and content of the curriculum frameworks. (Att. 15B)
MOTION: ______AYES: ______NOES: ______SECOND: ______ABST: ______
16. California School Boards The Board will discuss potential nominees for INFORMATION/ Association (CSBA) the CSBA Directors-at-Large and will take ACTION Director-at-Large possible action: Nominations Director-at-Large, Asian/Pacific Islander Director-at-Large, Hispanic
Deadline for applications is Friday, September 28, 2012. (Att. 16)
MOTION: ______AYES: ______NOES: ______SECOND: ______ABST: ______
17. Board Committees President Cerrato will appoint Chairs and INFORMATION/ Trustees to serve on the following Board ACTION Committees and present it to the Board for possible action: (Att. 17)
Budget Governance/Board Workshops Liaison to Arts Alliance Liaison to the Tri-Valley SELPA Policy and Legislative Representative to ACOE's Educational Partnerships Foundation (ACOE-EPF) Representative to ACOE's Personnel Commission Times indicated are estimates and may change at the Board's discretion. ACBE Regular Meeting Agenda 08/14/12 Page 7
ITEM DESCRIPTION SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION
Representative to the Alameda County School Boards Assoc. (ACSBA) Representative to the Interagency Committee (ACOE, AC Brd of Sups., AC Probation) Representative to the California County Boards of Education (CCBE) Representative to the to the Wellness Committee
MOTION: ______AYES: ______NOES: ______SECOND: ______ABST: ______
18. Items from the Board Board members will discuss the status of INFORMATION their activities and possible topics of interest to the Board and the general public.
19. Items from the Secretary The Superintendent, as the Secretary to the INFORMATION Board, will present topics of interest to the Board and the general public.
Update on FAME charter school
20. Adjournment Adjourn the meeting. (Time: _____ P.M.) Next Meeting: Regular Meeting September 11, 2012 Visit www.acoe.org/board to view webcasts Time: 6:30 p.m. of regular Board meetings live or at your Alameda County convenience. The public can also view re- Office of Education broadcasts of Board meetings on their local 313 W. Winton Ave. Comcast stations. Please see our Board Web Hayward, CA 94544 site for the Comcast schedule.
All materials related to an item on this Agenda distributed to the Board of Education within 72 hours of the meeting are available for public inspection at the front desk of the Alameda County Office of Education at 313 W. Winton Avenue, Hayward, California at the time they are distributed. For inquiries please contact the Superintendent’s Office at 510-670-4145.
Times indicated are estimates and may change at the Board's discretion.
Memorandum No. 10908 Meeting Date: August 14, 2012
TO: Alameda County Board of Education
FROM: Sheila Jordan, Superintendent
RE: Interdistrict Transfer Appeal
The Board is being requested to consider the following Interdistrict Transfer Appeals. These matters will be heard in closed session:
1. IDT # 06-DR-12/13 from San Leandro Unified School District (USD) to Berkeley USD; 2. IDT # 09-DH-12/13 from Contra Costa USD to Berkeley USD; 3. IDT # 10-JB-12/13 from Oakland USD to Berkeley USD; 4. IDT # 22-AW-12/13 from Oakland USD to Alameda USD; 5. IDT # 23-AW-12/13 from Oakland USD to Alameda USD; 6. IDT # 07-IW-12/13 from Oakland USD to Emeryville USD; 7. IDT # 08-ZW-12/13 from Oakland USD to Emeryville USD; 8. IDT # 11-AH-12/13 from Hayward USD to Castro Valley USD; 9. IDT # 16-JH-12/13 from Hayward USD to Castro Valley USD; 10. IDT # 17-TH-12/13 from Hayward USD to Castro Valley USD.
It is the role of the Board to review the information and take action.
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Item 1-10
Memorandum No. 10909 Meeting Date: August 14, 2012
TO: Alameda County Board of Education
FROM: Sheila Jordan, Superintendent
RE: Determination Hearing – Synergy Independent Study (SIS) County-wide Charter School Petition
Action Requested
Hold Determination Hearing on Synergy Independent Study County-wide Charter School in accordance with Education Code 47605(b).
Background
The SIS initial petition was submitted to the Alameda County Office of Education on May 29, 2012. The preliminary review was conducted, including the verification of teacher petition signatures and the official timeline began. The Board received a copy of the Petition along with the Petition Review Checklist for their review.
Discussion
ACOE staff will be available for questions.
Recommendation
The role of the Board is to hold this determination hearing in accordance with the Education Code on the provisions of the charter, and to consider the level of support for the petition by teachers employed by the district, other employees of the district and parents.
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Item 12
Memorandum No: 10910 Meeting Date: August 14, 2012
TO: Members of the Alameda County Board of Education
FROM: Sheila Jordan, Superintendent
RE: Approval of Minutes
Background
The Board will receive and approve minutes of the July 10, 2012 reorganization meeting.
Action Requested
Review and approve minutes of July 10, 2012 reorganization meeting.
Attachment
Minutes of the July 10, 2012 reorganization meeting
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Item 14A
ALAMEDA COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
Meeting Location: Alameda County Office of Education 313 W Winton Avenue, Hayward, CA 94544
Unadopted Minutes of the ACBE Reorganization Meeting of July 10, 2012
Vol. XXVII No. 01
Presiding: President Berrick opened the meeting at 6:05 p.m. and welcomed all in attendance.
Roll Call: Ken Berrick, Yvonne Cerrato, Aisha Knowles, Eileen McDonald, Marlon McWilson, Joaquin Rivera, Fred Sims
Flag Salute Trustee Sims led the recitation of the pledge of allegiance.
Staff: Karen Monroe, Movetia Salter, Unique Holland, Kim Lamfers, Lauren Bishop, Marie Lasalle, Alicia Reyes, Claudia Medina, Jan Passama, Teresa Kapellas, Phil Grasso, Lycette Kintanar
Swearing-In Ceremony The newly elected Alameda County Board of Education Trustees took their oath of office before the public:
Marlon McWilson, Trustee Area 2 Commissioner of Oath: Alameda County Supervisor Keith Carson
Ken Berrick, Trustee Area 3 Commissioners of Oath: Sheila Jordan, Sierra Berrick & Eli Berrick
Aisha Knowles, Trustee Area 4 Commissioner of Oath: Senator Ellen Corbett
Fred Sims, Trustee Area 5 Commissioner of Oath: Sheila Sims
Eileen McDonald, Trustee Area 6 Commissioner of Oath: Superior Court Judge Richard Keller
7 pages Unadopted Minutes of the ACBE Reorganization Meeting 07/10/12 Page 2 of 7 Election of Officers: President Berrick opened the floor for nominations for Board President A. Election of for the 2012/2013 fiscal year. President Trustee Sims moved to nominate Trustee Cerrato to serve as Board President for the 2012/2013 fiscal year.
Trustee McDonald seconded.
No other nominations were made.
President Berrick closed the floor for nominations and polled the votes on the motion to approve the nomination for Board President for the 2012/2013 fiscal year.
Nomination was approved.
Ayes: Berrick, Cerrato, Knowles, McDonald, McWilson, Rivera, Sims Noes: None Abst: None Absent: None
B. Election of President Berrick opened the floor for nominations for Board Vice- Vice-President President for the 2012/2013 fiscal year.
Trustee McDonald moved to nominate Trustee Rivera to serve as Board Vice-President for the 2012/2013 fiscal year.
Trustee Cerrato seconded.
No other nominations were made.
Trustee Rivera moved to close nominations for Board Vice-President for the 2011/2012 fiscal year.
Trustee McDonald seconded.
President Berrick closed the floor for nominations and polled the votes on the motion to approve the nomination for Board Vice-President for the 2012/2013 fiscal year.
Nomination was approved.
Ayes: Berrick, Cerrato, Knowles, McDonald, McWilson, Rivera, Sims Noes: None Abst: None Absent: None
7 pages Unadopted Minutes of the ACBE Reorganization Meeting 07/10/12 Page 3 of 7 Recognition of Newly Elected President Cerrato, Superintendent Jordan, and the Board Outgoing President presented outgoing President Berrick with a plaque.
The Board and Superintendent Jordan provided comments and acknowledgment to outgoing President Berrick for serving as Board President for the 2011-2012 fiscal year.
Remarks of Outgoing Outgoing President Berrick addressed the Board and the public. President
Introductory Remarks Newly elected President Cerrato addressed the Board and the public. of Incoming President
Items from the floor California School Employees Association (CSEA) Vice-President, Kim Lamfers, and Alameda County Teachers Association (ACTA) Secretary, Lauren Bishop, commended the Board and welcomed Aisha Knowles as its newest member.
Board Recess The Board took a break at 7:20 p.m. and reconvened at 7:46 p.m.
Interdistrict Transfer ACOE Appeals Coordinator, Melinda Giannes, introduced all parties Appeal present. President Cerrato opened the Interdistrict Transfer Appeal IDT #05-WJ-12/13 Hearing IDT #05-WJ-12/13 from Tracy Unified School District (USD) to Pleasanton USD and arguments from the appellants were heard. This matter was heard in closed session.
Discussion ensued.
Trustee Berrick moved to close the hearing.
Trustee McDonald seconded.
Motion passed.
Ayes: Berrick, Cerrato, Knowles, McDonald, McWilson, Rivera, Sims Noes: None Abst: None Absent: None
Discussion ensued.
Trustee Sims moved to proceed to voting.
Trustee Berrick seconded.
Motion passed.
7 pages Unadopted Minutes of the ACBE Reorganization Meeting 07/10/12 Page 4 of 7 Ayes: Berrick, Cerrato, Knowles, McDonald, McWilson, Rivera, Sims Noes: None Abst: None Absent: None
President Cerrato requested Superintendent Jordan to poll the Board on the motion to allow the appeal for transfer from Tracy USD to Pleasanton USD.
Superintendent Jordan polled the votes on roll call.
Motion passed.
Ayes: Berrick, Knowles, McDonald, McWilson, Sims Noes: Cerrato, Rivera Abst: None Absent: None
Board Recess The Board took a break at 8:30 p.m. and reconvened at 8:44 p.m.
Public Hearing on a President Cerrato introduced the public hearing for Synergy Independent Charter School Petition Study Charter School. for Synergy Independent Study Trustee Berrick moved to open the hearing. Charter School Trustee Sims seconded.
Motion passed.
Ayes: Berrick, Cerrato, Knowles, McDonald, Rivera, Sims Noes: None Abst: None Absent: McWilson
Synergy Independent Study Charter School was afforded 10 minutes to present to the Board.
Cheryl Townsend
The following speakers were afforded 2 minutes each to address the Board:
Melissa Allison Sahar Akbarzaden Willow Harrington
Trustee Rivera moved to close the hearing.
Trustee McWilson seconded.
Motion passed. 7 pages Unadopted Minutes of the ACBE Reorganization Meeting 07/10/12 Page 5 of 7
Ayes: Berrick, Cerrato, Knowles, McDonald, McWilson, Rivera, Sims Noes: None Abst: None Absent: None
FY 2012-2013 President Cerrato presented to the Board the proposed Board meeting Calendar calendar for fiscal year 2012-2013.
Discussion ensued.
The Board agreed to hold the regular Board meetings for the fiscal year 2012-2013 every second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. and hold the fourth Tuesday of every month for workshops and interdistrict transfer appeals.
The January 15, 2012 Board meeting is scheduled as a special meeting and the September 25, 2012 Board meeting is scheduled at 10:00 a.m. for Board workshops.
Trustee Berrick moved to approve the FY 2012-2013 calendar.
Trustee McWilson seconded.
Motion passed.
Ayes: Berrick, Cerrato, Knowles, McDonald, McWilson, Rivera, Sims Noes: None Abst: None Absent: None
Consent Agenda- Vice-President Rivera pulled item A, Minutes of the June 26, 2012 General Matters: regular Board meeting, of the consent agenda. The following corrections to the minutes were made:
• Under the Interdistrict Transfer Appeal, Damon Smith presented the case instead of Melinda Giannes.
Vice-President Berrick moved to approve item A, Minutes of the June 26, 2012 regular Board meeting, of the consent agenda.
Trustee McWilson seconded.
Motion passed.
Ayes: Berrick, Cerrato, Knowles, McDonald, McWilson, Rivera, Sims Noes: None Abst: None Absent: None
7 pages Unadopted Minutes of the ACBE Reorganization Meeting 07/10/12 Page 6 of 7 Trustee McDonald pulled item B, K Street Consulting Contract Renewal, from the consent agenda.
Discussion ensued.
Trustee McDonald moved to approve item B, K Street Consulting Contract Renewal, from the consent agenda.
Trustee McWilson seconded.
Motion passed.
Ayes: Berrick, Cerrato, Knowles, McDonald, McWilson, Rivera, Sims Noes: None Abst: None Absent: None
Items from the Board Trustee McWilson reported on the following:
He attended the graduation ceremony of Audree Chatman at the Butler Academic Center on June 14, 2012.
Trustee McDonald had nothing to report.
Trustee Berrick had nothing to report.
Trustee Sims had nothing to report.
Trustee Knowles had nothing to report.
Vice-President Rivera had nothing to report.
President’s Report President Cerrato congratulated and welcomed all the newly elected Board members and expressed her gratitude for being entrusted to serve as Board President for the fiscal year 2012-2013.
Items from the Superintendent Jordan provided the Board with an update on the Secretary following topics:
ACOE’s service learning program under Evan Goldberg and Nate Ivy
7 pages Unadopted Minutes of the ACBE Reorganization Meeting 07/10/12 Page 7 of 7 Adjournment Having no further business, the Board adjourned the meeting at 10:00 p.m. in memory of Enrique Palacios’ daughter, Hannah Palacios, who passed away on June 28, 2012.
______Yvonne Cerrato, Board President
______Sheila Jordan, Board Secretary
Memorandum No: 10911 Meeting Date: August 14, 2012
TO: Alameda County Board of Education
FROM: Sheila Jordan, Superintendent
RE: Resolution No. 1928: California Sikh American Awareness and Appreciation Month – November 2012
Background
This resolution would designate November 2012 as California Sikh American Awareness and Appreciation Month. It would recognize and acknowledge the significant contributions made by Californians of Sikh heritage to the state and afford all Californians the opportunity to understand, recognize, and appreciate the rich history and shared principles of Sikh Americans.
Action Requested
Approve Resolution No. 1928: California Sikh American Awareness and Appreciation Month
Attachment
Resolution No. 1928: California Sikh American Awareness and Appreciation Month
Item 14B Alameda County Board of Education and Alameda County Superintendent of Schools
Resolution No. 1928
Sikh American Awareness and Appreciation Month – November 2012
WHEREAS, California and our nation are at once blessed and enriched by the unparalleled diversity of our residents; and
WHEREAS, Among this unprecedented diversity in California, there reside an estimated 250,000 Americans of Sikh origin, comprising nearly 40 percent of the nation’s estimated Sikh population; and
WHEREAS, Sikh immigrants have resided in California for more than a century, with the first Sikh immigrants having labored on railroad construction projects, in lumber mills, and in the agricultural heartlands of the Sacramento, San Joaquin, and Imperial valleys; and
WHEREAS, The first Sikh temple (Gurdwara) in California was established in Stockton in 1912, and Sikh temples have since been established in communities throughout California, especially in the central valley, with more than a dozen in Fresno alone; and
WHEREAS, While Sikh Americans have distinguished themselves in numerous areas of endeavor, they have demonstrated particular success in the areas of agriculture, trucking, medicine, and in the creation of small, family-owned businesses; and
WHEREAS, Yuba City boasts the largest population of Sikh and Punjabi Americans in the nation and the central valley boasts the second largest population; and
WHEREAS, Representative Dalip Singh Saund of California, born in Amritsar, India, was a lettuce farmer in the Imperial Valley and an elected judge of the Justice Court in the Westmoreland Judicial District before becoming the first Sikh American and Asian American member of the United States Congress, where he served from 1957 to 1963; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Bhagat Singh Thind, born in Taragarh, India, was a soldier, scholar, and activist who served in the United States Army during World War I, studied at University of California, Berkeley, and struggled and fought for Asian Indians to be allowed to become American citizens; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Narinder Singh Kapany of Palo Alto, born in Moga, India, is an accomplished scientist and inventor who has been awarded over 100 patents, spurring advancements in lasers, biomedical instrumentation, solar energy, and pollution monitoring, and is widely acknowledged to be the father of fiber optics, a technology that has allowed for high-speed, digital communication; and
WHEREAS, Sikh Americans have served as mayors of California cities, including David Dhillon in El Centro, Gurpal Samra in Livingston, Amarpreet “Ruby” Dhaliwal in San Joaquin, and Kashmir Singh Gill in Yuba City, and numerous Sikh Americans have served as council members of California cities; and
WHEREAS, The Sikh and Punjabi American communities of California continue to make important contributions to our state and nation; and
WHEREAS, Sikh Americans throughout California celebrate the coronation day of Sikh Scripture as Guru Gaddi Divas, along with parades in cities across California, the largest being held in Yuba City on the first Sunday of every November followed by the second largest in Selma, California; and
WHEREAS, The Sikh Council of Central California, representing a dozen main Sikh temples in the Fresno County area, actively takes part in the Multifaith Exchange and Interfaith Alliance meetings and seminars to share their monotheistic religion and the tenets of their faith, and the important role that Sikh Americans play in furthering mutual understanding and respect among all peoples;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Alameda County Board of Education and the Alameda County Superintendent of Schools recognizes and acknowledges the significant contributions made by Californians of Sikh heritage to our state, and by adoption of this resolution, seeks to afford all Californians the opportunity to better understand, recognize, and appreciate the rich history and shared principles of Sikh Americans; and hereby designates the month of November 2012 to be California Sikh American Awareness and Appreciation Month.
Passed and adopted this 14th day of August, 2012.
AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
______Yvonne Cerrato, President Sheila Jordan, Superintendent Alameda County Board of Education Alameda County Office of Education
Memorandum No. 10912 Meeting Date: August 14, 2012
TO: Alameda County Board of Education
FROM: Sheila Jordan, Superintendent
RE: Williams Uniform Complaints Quarterly Report for May – July 2012
Action Requested
Publicly report at the board meeting and document in the board minutes that no complaints have been filed for schools operated by the Alameda County Office of Education in regards to the Williams Uniform Complaints for the period of May – July, 2012.
Background
The Valenzuela/CAHSEE Lawsuit Settlement has been added to the Williams Uniform Complaints quarterly report. As per Education Code 35186(d), districts are required to provide information on a quarterly basis for public reporting by the governing board that no complaints have been filed in regards to:
Textbooks and instructional materials Teacher vacancy or mis-assignments Facilities conditions CAHSEE intensive instruction and services
Attachment
Williams Uniform Complaints Quarterly Report for May – July, 2012
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Item 14C
Memorandum No: 10913 Meeting Date: August 14, 2012
TO: Members of the Alameda County Board of Education
FROM: Sheila Jordan, Superintendent
RE: Annual Certification of Compliance and Resolution Regarding Sufficiency of Instructional Materials
Background
Education Code Section 60119 was revised with the passage of AB831, Statutes of 2005, which took effect July 26, 2005. The revision requires all districts to hold a public hearing by the eighth week of the school year to make a determination through a resolution that every pupil has sufficient standards aligned instructional materials in the four core areas of English/Language Arts, mathematics, science and history/social science.
Due to the alternative education environment of high mobility and low academic achievement, ACOE provides differentiated instruction through the use of standards based instructional materials along with standards aligned textbooks. The use of instructional materials is permitted by Education Code Section 60119.
Education Code 60119 also allows for the use of novels and grammar books as acceptable in meeting the sufficiency of instructional materials requirement. The English/Language Arts program is standardized at all school sites through the Character Based Literacy (CBL) Project.
Unlike the textbook adoption process in place for K – 8th grades, no State Board of Education process exists for grades 9 - 12. The state requires school districts adopt textbooks that are aligned with the content standards set by the state for grades 9 - 12. This adoption process provides the state with assurance that instructional materials are aligned to California’s rigorous content standards for the particular subject area taught.
Item 15
Action Requested
Adjourn the board meeting and open a public hearing regarding the sufficiency of textbooks and instructional materials. After the public hearing reconvene the board meeting to vote on the following:
1. Pass and adopt a resolution that certifies the sufficiency of standards aligned instructional materials.
2. Approval that all grade 9 – 12 instructional materials are aligned to California’s rigorous content standards for the particular subject area taught.
Discussion
Staff will be available to answer questions regarding the instructional materials during the public hearing.
Recommendation
1. Pass and adopt a resolution that certifies the sufficiency of standards aligned instructional materials.
2. Approval that all grade 9 – 12 instructional materials are aligned to California’s rigorous content standards for the particular subject area taught.
Funding Source(s)/Fiscal Impact
Textbooks and instructional materials that are aligned with state standards are purchased as per the Instructional Materials Funding Realignment Program (IMFRP) in Education Code Section 60422(b).
Attachment
August 14, 2012 Public Hearing Notice 2012-13 Standards Aligned Curriculum 2011-12 Textbook Purchases 2012-13 Science Laboratory List
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Item 15 Alameda County Board of Education and Alameda County Superintendent of Schools
Resolution No. 1929
Sufficient Textbooks and Instructional Materials
WHEREAS, the Alameda County Office of Education has received notice from the California Department of Education, requiring the Board of Education to certify compliance with Education Code Sections 60119 and California Code of Regulations, Title 5, Section 9531 (c); and
WHEREAS, the County Board of Education held a public hearing on August 14, 2012; and
WHEREAS, the County Board of Education provided at least ten days notice of the public hearing posted in three public places within the district that stated the time, place, and purpose of the hearing; and
WHEREAS, the County Board of Education encouraged review and input from parents, teachers, members of the community and bargaining unit leaders in this public hearing; and
WHEREAS, information provided at the hearing stated that sufficient textbooks and instructional materials in all subjects are consistent with the cycles and content of the curriculum frameworks.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that for the 2012-2013 school year, the Alameda County Office of Education has provided each pupil with sufficient textbooks and instructional materials consistent with the cycles and content of the curriculum frameworks.
Passed and adopted this 14th day of August, 2012.
AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
______Yvonne Cerrato, President Sheila Jordan, Superintendent Alameda County Board of Education Alameda County Office of Education
Memorandum No. 10914 Meeting Date: August 14, 2012
TO: Alameda County Board of Education
FROM: Sheila Jordan, Superintendent
RE: California School Boards Association (CSBA) 2012 Nominations for Directors-at-Large, Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic
Background
The CSBA Nominating Committee is accepting nominees in this year’s elections which will take place at CSBA’s Delegate Assembly meeting at the San Francisco Westin St. Francis hotel on November 28 – 29, 2012. Directors-at-Large serve two-year terms and take office immediately upon the close of the Association’s Annual Education Conference.
Action
Nominate a member of a county board of education who is in good standing, and the nominee must be a board member from a CSBA member district or county office of education. (Only a CSBA member County Board of Education may submit a nomination for the Director-at-Large, County seat.) The deadline for submitting the nomination form is September 28, 2012.
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Announcement memo 2012 Director-at-Large, Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic Nomination form 2012 Director-at-Large, Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic Candidate Form CSBA Board of Directors Responsibilities, Duties and Required Meeting Dates Fact Sheet
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Item 16 California School Boards Association
TIME SENSITIVE – For Board ACTION – Nominations due Friday, September 28, 2012 Please deliver to all governing board members
August 1, 2012
MEMORANDUM
TO: All Presidents and Superintendents CSBA Member Districts and County Offices of Education
FROM: Jill Wynns, President
SUBJECT: Call for Nominations for Directors-at-Large, Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic
Nominations for CSBA Director-at-Large, Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic are currently being accepted until Friday, September 28, 2012. Nomination forms and all information related to the election process are available to download at www.csba.org/AboutCSBA.aspx.
The elections will take place at CSBA’s Delegate Assembly meeting at the San Francisco Westin St. Francis hotel on November 28 – 29. Directors-at-Large serve two-year terms and take office immediately upon the close of the Association’s Annual Education Conference.
The nominations for Director-at-Large must be made by a CSBA member board and the nominee must be a board member from a CSBA member district or county office of education. The U.S. Postal Service postmark or fax deadline for the nomination form and the required two letters of recommendation is Friday, September 28. A valid nomination includes:
A completed, signed nomination form. It is the responsibility of the nominating board to obtain permission from the nominee prior to submitting his or her name. Two letters of recommendation (one page, single-sided). These letters may be submitted by a: 1) Member district or county office of education (COE) board A letter submitted by a member board, if signed by the Superintendent, must state in the letter “on behalf of the board.” 2) Individual board member from a member district or COE 3) Board member organization A completed, signed and dated candidate’s form completed by the nominee is due to CSBA by Friday, October 5. (The candidate’s form and the two letters of recommendation will be printed in the Delegate Assembly agenda exactly as submitted.)
The current Directors-at-Large are as follows: Asian/Pacific Islander – Audrey Yamagata-Noji (Santa Ana USD) Hispanic – Susan Heredia (Natomas USD)
For further information, please contact the Leadership Services department at 800-266-3382. Thank you.
3100 Beacon Boulevard P.O. Box 1660 West Sacramento, CA 95691 (916) 371-4691 | FAX (916) 371-3407 or (916) 669-3305 2012 Director-at-Large, Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic Nomination Form
Please submit a separate nomination form for each nominee.
The nominations for Director-at-Large must be made by a CSBA member board and the nominee must be a board member from a CSBA member district or county office of educa- tion. The U.S. Postal Service postmark or fax deadline for the nomination form and the required two letters of recommendation is Friday, September 28.
Two letters of recommendation are required to be submitted with this nomination form.
The governing board of the______School District or County Office
Board of Education voted to nominate______as a candidate for (Nominee name) the following Director-at-Large position: (please indicate)
q Director-at-Large, Asian/Pacific Islander q Director-at-Large, Hispanic
The nominee is a member of the______School District or
County Office Board of Education, which is a member of CSBA. The nominee has given
permission to be nominated.
Signature of the Board Clerk or Board Secretary Date
Return the nomination form and two letters of recommendation to: Jill Wynns, President California School Boards Association 3100 Beacon Blvd., P.O. Box 1660 | West Sacramento, CA 95691-1660 (916) 371-4691 (800) 266-3382 | Fax: (916) 669-3305 or (916) 371-3407 | www.csba.org 2012 Director-at-Large, Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic Candidate Form
Due: Friday, October 5, 2012 (U.S. Postmark or fax – 916.669.3305 or 916.371.3407)
This signed and dated candidate’s form must be completed in the spaces provided; an optional, single-sided, one-page résumé may also be submitted. Please do not state “See résumé.” Any page(s) exceeding this two-page form will not be printed in the Delegate Assembly agenda.
I am running for: (check one) Director-at-Large, Asian/Pacific Islander q Director-at-Large, Hispanic q
Name:______Region:______District or COE:______Years on board:______ADA:______Contact Number:______E-mail:______
1. CSBA’s Board of Directors is the governing body for the Association. What do you see as CSBA’s greatest strength as an organization and what can the Board of Directors do to make it even stronger?
2. Given the governing roles and responsibilities for the Board of Directors to set direction and provide leadership, please describe the skills and experiences you would bring to the Board.
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3. What is one characteristic that you believe every leader should possess?
4. What do you see as the biggest challenge facing school board members and how can CSBA help?
5. How do you plan to communicate and engage your constituents in the region or the state?
Signature Date CSBA Board of Directors Responsibilities, Duties and Required Meeting Dates
The California School Boards Association (CSBA) Board of Directors establishes the vision, mission and goals for the Association as well as setting direction and providing leadership. The 32-member Board is comprised of 4 officers, 21 regional Directors, 5 Directors-at-Large, any officer or Director who sits on the National School Boards Association (NSBA) and the President of the California County Boards of Education (CCBE).
CSBA Vision and Mission Vision The California School Boards Association envisions a state where the public schools are widely recognized as the foundation of a free and democratic society, where local citizen governing boards are fully vested with the means to advance the best interests of students and the public, and where the futures of all children are driven by their aspirations, not bounded by their circumstances.
Mission Boards of education are entrusted by their diverse communities to ensure that a high quality education is provided to each student. CSBA promotes success for all students by defining and driving the public education agenda and strengthening school board governance at the district and county levels. To achieve this mission, CSBA will be the leader in providing:
1. Policy and Political Leadership on Behalf of Children and Students 2. Comprehensive Support for Governance Teams 3. Direct Services to Districts and County Offices of Education 4. Education to our Communities about Public Schools and School Board Leadership
CSBA Board of Directors Roles and Responsibilities Members of the Board of Directors establish the vision and mission for the Association, and ensure that Association activities and programs remain focused on those goals and the issues identified in the Policy Platform. The Board of Directors has the following powers and duties:
Statewide Leadership Adopts the Vision, Mission and Goals of the Association, and annually reviews progress toward achieving them. Adopts positions and policies which are consistent with the Policy Platform or which serve as interim positions and policies between Delegate Assembly meetings. Provides advocacy on behalf of children, public education, local boards and the Association. Serves on Board and other committees, councils, task forces and focus groups. Receives reports and updates on major programs, consistent with the Vision, Mission, and Strategic Goals of the Association.
Regional and Constituency Leadership
Provides two-way communication with Delegate Assembly members and local board members. Supports and participates in the Association’s activities and events.
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CSBA Board of Directors Roles and Responsibilities (continued)
Corporate Responsibilities Adopts the Association’s budget. Adopts and amends the Association’s Standing Rules. Receives reports on corporate operations. Approves the hiring and terms of employment of the Executive Director, upon recommendation of the Executive Committee. Comments annually on the performance, and acts on the contract of the Executive Director, upon recommendation of the Executive Committee.
Duties of the Directors-at-Large Directors-at-Large serve as an effective two-way communication link between the CSBA Board of Directors and representative board members by: Gathering input and information on significant emerging issues from representative board members and communicating the issues/data to CSBA for effective response and/or assistance; Supporting and articulating CSBA activities and positions to representative board members; Promoting the Association, its services and events to representative board members, encouraging membership and participation; Serving as an advocate for public education; Encouraging communication and participation between representative board members throughout the state; and Communicating directly with representative board members (via letters, meetings, county trustee association events, articles in regional newsletters, visits to board meetings and/or other means as appropriate).
Required Meeting Dates Five CSBA Board of Directors meetings, which are typically held on weekends in January, late March/early April, May (Friday only), September, and November (Tuesday) Two Delegate Assembly meetings (two per year in conjunction with the May and November/December Board meetings)
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CSBA Board of Directors 2012 Director-at-Large Nominations & Elections FAQ
What are the required meetings? Five CSBA Board of Directors meetings, which are typically held on weekends in January, late March/early April, May (Friday), September, and November (Tuesday) Two Delegate Assembly meetings (May and November/December)
What is the term for Directors-at-Large? Directors-at-Large serve two-year terms and take office immediately upon the close of the Association’s Annual Education Conference.
Who can run for Directors-at-Large, Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic? Any member of a district or county office of education board that is a member of CSBA.
Who can nominate the Directors-at-Large, Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic? Any district board or county office of education whose board is a member of CSBA.
What does a valid nomination consist of? 1) A completed, signed nomination form due Friday, September 28. 2) Two letters of recommendation (one page, single-sided, due Friday, September 28) from: a) Member boards (A letter submitted by a member board, if signed by the Superintendent, must state in the letter “on behalf of the board.”) b) Individual board members from a member districts or COEs c) A board member organization 3) A completed candidate’s form from the nominee is due Friday, October 5.
Can the same board that nominates also submit a letter of recommendation? Yes. When are the nomination forms and two letters of recommendations due? The U.S. Postal Service postmark or fax deadline is Friday, September 28, 2012. Where do I return completed nomination and biographical sketch forms? California School Boards Association, 3100 Beacon Blvd., P.O. Box 1660 | West Sacramento, CA 95691-1660 Fax: (916) 669-3305 or (916) 371-3407
When and where are the elections held? The elections will take place November 28 – 29 at CSBA’s Delegate Assembly meeting at the San Francisco Westin St. Francis hotel.
Who is the current CSBA Director-at-Large Asian/Pacific Islander? Audrey Yamagata-Noji (Santa Ana USD) Who is the current CSBA Director-at-Large Hispanic? Susan Heredia (Natomas USD)
For additional information, please contact Leadership Services staff at (800) 266-3382.
Memorandum No: 10915 Meeting Date: August 14, 2012
TO: Members of the Alameda County Board of Education
FROM: Sheila Jordan, Superintendent
RE: Board Committees
The Board will hold a discussion regarding Board committees.
President Yvonne Cerrato will appoint Chairs and Trustees to the following Board Committees:
Budget Governance/Board Workshops Liaison to Arts Alliance Liaison to the Tri-Valley SELPA Policy and Legislative Representative to ACOE's Educational Partnerships Foundation (ACOE-EPF) Representative to ACOE's Personnel Commission Representative to the Alameda County School Boards Assoc. (ACSBA) Representative to the Interagency Committee (ACOE, Alameda County Board of Superintendents, Alameda County Probation) Representative to the California County Boards of Education (CCBE) Representative to the to the Wellness Committee
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Alameda County Board of Education 2012-2013 Committee Selection
Committee Chairperson Representative Member ACOE Staff
Budget Fred, Joaquin, Aisha Damon Smith Governance/Board Workshops Ken, Aisha Sheila Jordan Liaison to Arts Alliance Louise Music Liaison to the Tri-Valley SELPA Policy and Legislation Joaquin Marlon, Ken Movetia Salter Rep. to ACOE's Educational Partnerships Foundation (ACOE-EPF) Fred, Aisha Unique Holland Rep. to ACOE's Personnel Commission Marlon, Fred Movetia Salter Rep. to Alameda County School Boards Assoc. (ACSBA) Fred, Eileen Rep. to the Interagency Committee (ACOE, AC Brd of Sups., AC Probation) Marlon Ken, Aisha Sheila Jordan Rep. to the California County Boards of Education (CCBE) Eileen Rep. to the Wellness Committee Eileen
NOTE: The president is ex officio on all committees.