May 2017 Agenda Item W-02 - Meeting Agendas (CA State Board of Education)

California Department of Education Executive Office SBE-005 General (REV. 08/2014) ITEM #W-02

CALIFORNIA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

MAY 2017 AGENDA

General Waiver

SUBJECT

Request by 16 school districts to waive California Education Code Section 37202(a), the equity length of time requirement for transitional kindergarten and kindergarten programs at the districts’ elementary schools.

Waiver Numbers: Alpaugh Unified School District 9-1-2017 Capistrano Unified School District 28-2-2017 Action Galt Joint Union Elementary School District 23-2-2017 Hueneme Elementary School District 25-1-2017 Jurupa Unified School District 5-2-2017 Consent Kenwood School District 30-1-2017 Lafayette Elementary School District 12-2-2017 Lake Tahoe Unified School District 1-2-2017 Maple Elementary School District 43-12-2016 Morongo Unified School District 10-1-2017 Orinda Union Elementary School District 21-2-2017 Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District 24-1-2017 Poway Unified School District 22-2-2017 Rio School District 26-1-2017 San Jacinto Unified School District 23-1-2017 Santee School District 5-1-2017

SUMMARY OF THE ISSUES

Alpaugh Unified School District (AUSD), Capistrano Unified School District (CUSD), Galt Joint Union Elementary School District (GJUESD), Hueneme Elementary School District (HESD), Jurupa Unified School District (JUSD), Kenwood School District (KSD), Lafayette Elementary School District (LESD), Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD), Maple Elementary School District (MESD), Morongo Unified School District (MUSD), Orinda Union Elementary School District (OUESD), Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (PYLUSD), Poway Unified School District (PUSD), Rio School District (RSD), San Jacinto Unified School District (SJUSD), and Santee School District (SSD) seek waivers of the California Education Code (EC) Section 37202(a), equity Equity Length of Time Page 2 of 5 length of time requirement for kindergarten and transitional kindergarten (TK).

Authority for Waiver: Education Code (EC) Section 33050

RECOMMENDATION

Approval Approval with conditions Denial

The California Department of Education recommends approval of the waivers with conditions. The AUSD, CUSD, GJUESD, HESD, JUSD, KSD, LESD, LTUSD, MESD, MUSD, OUESD, PYLUSD, PUSD, RSD, SJUSD, and SSD will provide information to AUSD, CUSD, GJUESD, HESD, JUSD, KSD, LESD, LTUSD, MESD, MUSD, OUESD, PYLUSD, PUSD, RSD, SJUSD, and SSD families by July 6, 2017, explaining the waiving of EC Section 37202(a), allowing TK students to attend school for fewer minutes than kindergarten students.

SUMMARY OF KEY ISSUES

The AUSD, CUSD, GJUESD, HESD, JUSD, KSD, LESD, LTUSD, MESD, MUSD, OUESD, PYLUSD, PUSD, RSD, SJUSD, and SSD are requesting to waive EC Section 37202(a), the equity length of time requirement for kindergarten programs. Pursuant to EC Section 37202(a), any TK program operated by a district must be of equal length to any kindergarten program operated by the same district. The AUSD, CUSD, GJUESD, HESD, JUSD, KSD, LESD, LTUSD, MESD, MUSD, OUESD, PYLUSD, PUSD, RSD, SJUSD, and SSD currently offer extended-day (full day) kindergarten programs which exceed the maximum four-hour school day (EC 46111 [a]). The AUSD, CUSD, GJUESD, HESD, JUSD, KSD, LESD, LTUSD, MESD, MUSD, OUESD, PYLUSD, PUSD, RSD, SJUSD, and SSD are requesting flexibility in determining the length of their TK programs in order to provide a modified instructional day, curricula, and developmentally appropriate instructional practices. The AUSD, CUSD, GJUESD, HESD, JUSD, KSD, LESD, LTUSD, MESD, MUSD, OUESD, PYLUSD, PUSD, RSD, SJUSD, and SSD are concerned that holding TK students in excess of the four-hour minimum school day (pursuant to EC 48911) is not in the best educational interest of their TK students.

Demographic Information:

AUSD has a student population of 370, and is located in a rural area in Tulare County.

CUSD has a student population of 50,000, and is located in an urban area in Orange County.

GJUESD has a student population of 3,650, and is located in a suburban area in Sacramento County. Equity Length of Time Page 3 of 5

HESD has a student population of 8,300, and is located in a suburban area in Ventura County.

JUSD has a student population of 587, and is located in a suburban area in Riverside County.

KSD has a student population of 152, and is located in a rural area in Sonoma County

LESD has a student population of 3,633, and is located in a suburban area in Contra Costa County.

LTUSD has a student population of 3,951, and is located in a rural area in El Dorado County.

MESD has a student population of 292, and is located in a rural area in Kern County.

MUSD has a student population of 8,465, and is located in a rural area in San Bernardino County.

OUESD has a student population of 2,542, and is located in a suburban area in Contra Costa County.

PYLUSD has a student population of 25,500, and is located in an urban area in Orange County.

PUSD has a student population of 35,711, and is located in a suburban area in San Diego County.

RSD has a student population of 5,162, and is located in a suburban area in Ventura County.

SJUSD has a student population of 9,851, and is located in a rural area in Riverside County.

SSD has a student population of 6,871, and is located in a suburban area in San Diego County.

Because this is a general waiver, if the SBE decides to deny the waiver, it must cite one of the seven reasons in EC 33051(a), available at http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml? lawCode=EDC§ionNum=33051. Equity Length of Time Page 4 of 5

SUMMARY OF PREVIOUS STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION DISCUSSION AND ACTION

The State Board of Education has approved with conditions all waiver requests to date by local educational agencies to waive EC Section 37202(a), the equity length of time requirement for kindergarten and TK.

FISCAL ANALYSIS (AS APPROPRIATE)

Approval of this waiver would have no known fiscal impact

ATTACHMENT(S)

Attachment 1: Summary Table (7 pages).

Attachment 2: AUSD General Waiver Request 9-1-2017 (2 pages). (Original waiver request is signed and on file in the Waiver Office.)

Attachment 3: CUSD General Waiver Request 28-2-2017 (2 pages). (Original waiver request is signed and on file in the Waiver Office.)

Attachment 4: GJUESD General Waiver Request 23-2-2017 (2 pages). (Original waiver request is signed and on file in the Waiver Office.)

Attachment 5: HESD General Waiver Request 25-1-2017 (2 pages). (Original waiver request is signed and on file in the Waiver Office.)

Attachment 6: JUSD General Waiver Request 5-2-2017 (2 pages). (Original waiver request is signed and on file in the Waiver Office.)

Attachment 7: KSD General Waiver Request 30-1-2017 (2 pages). (Original waiver request is signed and on file in the Waiver Office.

Attachment 8: LESD General Waiver Request 12-2-2017 (2 pages). (Original waiver request is signed and on file in the Waiver Office.)

Attachment 9: LTUSD General Waiver Request 1-2-2017 (2 pages). (Original waiver request is signed and on file in the Waiver Office.)

Attachment 10: MESD General Waiver Request 43-12-2016 (2 pages). (Original waiver request is signed and on file in the Waiver Office.)

Attachment 11: MUSD General Waiver Request 10-1-2017 (2 pages). (Original waiver request is signed and on file in the Waiver Office.) Equity Length of Time Page 5 of 5

Attachment 12: OUESD General Waiver Request 21-2-2017 (2 pages). (Original waiver request is signed and on file in the Waiver Office.)

Attachment 13: PYLUSD General Waiver Request 24-1-2017 (2 pages). (Original waiver request is signed and on file in the Waiver Office.)

Attachment 14: PUSD General Waiver Request 22-2-2017 (2 pages). (Original waiver request is signed and on file in the Waiver Office.)

Attachment 15: RSD General Waiver Request 26-1-2017 (2 pages). (Original waiver request is signed and on file in the Waiver Office.)

Attachment 16: SJUSD General Waiver Request 23-1-2017 (2 pages). (Original waiver request is signed and on file in the Waiver Office.)

Attachment 17: SSD General Waiver Request 5-1-2017 (2 pages). (Original waiver request is signed and on file in the Waiver Office.) Equity Length of Time Attachment 1 Page 1 of 7

Information from Districts Requesting Waivers of Equity Length of Time for Transitional Kindergarten California Education Code Section 37202(a)

Waiver District Period of Bargaining Unit, Public Hearing Public Hearing SSC/Advisory Number Request Representatives and Advertisement Committee Position Consulted, Date, and Board Approval Position Date

9-1-2017 Alpaugh Unified Requested: Alpaugh Teachers December 15, 2016 The public hearing Alpaugh Pre-school/TK School District July 1, 2016 Association, notice was posted Parents to Matthew Feldman online and at the post June 30, 2017 President office, the school December 28, 2016 12/07/2016 district office, and the Recommended: Support school office. No Objection July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017

28-2-2017 Capistrano Unified Requested: Capistrano Unified February 22, 2017 The public hearing Community Site Council School District August 22, 2017 Education Association, notice was posted at to Sally White the school and three February 8, 2017 June 7, 2018 President public places in the 2/18/2017 community. No Objection Recommended: Support August 22, 2017 to June 7, 2018 Equity Length of Time Attachment 1 Page 2 of 7

Waiver District Period of Bargaining Unit, Public Hearing Public Hearing SSC/Advisory Number Request Representatives and Advertisement Committee Position Consulted, Date, and Board Approval Position Date

23-2-2017 Galt Joint Union Requested: Galt Elementary Faculty January 25, 2017 The public hearing GJUESD District Elementary School August 18, 2016 Association, notice was posted at Advisory Committee District to Kathy Lousch the public hearing June 6, 2018 President meeting site, the February 7, 2017 1/25/2017 district office, and on Recommended: Support the district Web site. No Objection August 18, 2016 to June 6, 2018

25-1-2017 Hueneme Requested: Hueneme Educators January 23, 2017 The public hearing District Advisory Elementary School January 25, 2017 Association, notice was sent to all Committe District to Rosa Granado staff members via e- June 30, 2017 President mail, posted on the January 17, 2017 1/19/2017 district Web site, and Recommended: Support posted in the city hall No Objection January 25, 2017 lobby. to June 30, 2017

5-2-2017 Jurupa Unified Requested: National Education Public Hearing The public hearing Van Buren School Site School District August 10, 2016 Association-Jurupa, Date: notice was posted at Council to Rob Liddle February 6, 2017 the district kiosk, at all June 9, 2018 President 23 schoolsites, in the January 23, 2017 1/10/2017 board agenda and Recommended: Support Board Approval minutes, and on the No Objection August 10, 2016 Date: district Web site. to January 23, 2017 June 9, 2018 Equity Length of Time Attachment 1 Page 3 of 7

Waiver District Period of Request Bargaining Unit, Public Hearing Public Hearing SSC/Advisory Number Representatives and Advertisement Committee Position Consulted, Date, and Board Approval Position Date

30-1-2017 Kenwood School Requested: Kenwood School Teachers January 12, 2017 The public hearing Kenwood School District District November 22, 2016 Association, notice was posted in Board of Trustees to Mike Terwilliger front of the school, in June 9, 2018 President the school office, at January 12, 2017 10/25/2016 the post office, and on Recommended: Support the district Web site. No Objection November 22, 2016 to Added bargaining unit June 9, 2018 information via e-mail sent on 2/16/2017.

12-2-2017 Lafayette Requested: Lafayette Education February 8, 2017 The public hearing Curriculum Council Elementary School August 21, 2017 Association, notice was posted in District to Carol Kerr three places and on February 9, 2017 June 30, 2019 Teacher the district Web site. 2/7/2017 No Objection Recommended: Support August 21, 2017 to June 30, 2019 Equity Length of Time Attachment 1 Page 4 of 7

1-2-2017 Lake Tahoe Unified Requested: South Tahoe Educators’ January 31, 2017 The public hearing LTUSD Board of School District August 24, 2014 Association, notice was posted at Education to Jodi Dayberry all district schools, at June 19, 2018 President the district office, and January 31, 2017 3/29/2014 on the district Web Recommended: Support site. No Objection August 24, 2016 to June 19, 2018

43-12-2016 Maple Elementary Requested: Maple Teachers December 8, 2016 The public hearing Maple Elementary School District July 1, 2016 Association, notice was posted at School Site Council to Diane Masi-Thompsett the schoolsite and the August 28, 2018 President district office. October 17, 2016 12/2/2016 Recommended: Support No Objection July 1, 2016 to June 28, 2018 Equity Length of Time Attachment 1 Page 5 of 7

10-1-2017 Morongo Unified Requested: Morongo Teachers November 15, 2016 The public hearing LCAP Committee School District August 22, 2016 Association, notice was posted at to Terri Weitz the school district November 17, 2016 June 30, 2018 President office, the special 10/28/2016 education office, and No Objection Recommended: Support two schoolsites. August 22, 2016 to Changed from neutral to June 30, 2018 support via e-mail sent on 2/7/2017.

21-2-2017 Orinda Union Requested: California School February 13, 2017 The public hearing School Site Council Elementary School September 19, Employees Association, notice was posted at District 2017 Steve Waterman five schoolsites, at the September 14, 2016 to President district office, at the June 30, 2019 1/24/2017 public library, on the No Objection Support district Web site, and Recommended: e-mailed to the public September 19, Orinda Education notice distribution list. 2017 Association, to Charles Shannon June 30, 2019 President 2/6/2017 Support Equity Length of Time Attachment 1 Page 6 of 7

24-1-2017 Placentia-Yorba Requested: Association Placentia Linda December 13, 2016 The public hearing Board of Trustees Linda Unified July 1, 2016 Educators, notice was posted at School District to Linda Manion the district office and December 13, 2016 June 30, 2018 President with the board agenda. 12/6/2016 No Objection Recommended: Support July 1, 2016 to June 28, 2018

22-2-2017 Poway Unified Requested: Poway Federation of February 14, 2017 The public hearing PUSD District Advisory School District June 30, 2017 Teachers, notice was published Committee to Candy Smiley in the local newspaper June 30, 2018 President and posted in the front January 19, 2017 1/9/2017 lobbies of the school Recommended: Support district office and No Objection June 30, 2017 schools. to June 30, 2018 Equity Length of Time Attachment 1 Page 7 of 7

26-1-2017 Rio School District Requested: Rio Teachers Association, January 18, 2017 The public hearing Board of Trustees September 1, 2016 Marisela Valdez notice was posted at to President each schoolsite, at the January 18, 2017 June 29, 2018 1/18/2017 district office, and on Support the district Web site. No Objection Recommended: September 1, 2016 to June 29, 2018

23-1-2017 San Jacinto Unified Requested: San Jacinto Teachers Public Hearing The public hearing Board Members and School District August 8, 2016 Association, Date: notice was posted at Cabinet Members to Theresa Gonter January 13, 2017 all schoolsites and on June 8, 2018 President the district Web site. January 17, 2017 12/15/2016 Recommended: Support Board Approval No Objection August 8, 2016 Date: to January 17, 2017 June 8, 2018

5-1-2017 Santee School Requested: Santee Teacher December 6, 2016 The public hearing District Advisory District August 21, 2017 Association, notice was posted at Committee to Lori Meaux all schoolsites, the June 28, 2019 President district office, the November 10, 2016 11/7/2016 education resource Recommended: Support center, the city clerk’s No Objection August 21, 2017 office, the public to library, and the June 28, 2019 chamber of commerce office. Created by the California Department of Education March 9, 2017 Equity Length of Time Attachment 2 Page 1 of 2

California Department of Education WAIVER SUBMISSION - General

CD Code: 5471803 Waiver Number: 9-1-2017 Active Year: 2017

Date In: 1/10/2017 1:15:23 PM

Local Education Agency: Alpaugh Unified Address: 5313 Road 39 Alpaugh, CA 93201

Start: 7/1/2016 End: 6/30/2017

Waiver Renewal: Y Previous Waiver Number: 15-11-2015 Previous SBE Approval Date: 3/9/2016

Waiver Topic: Equity Length of Time Ed Code Title: Equity Length of Time Ed Code Section: 37202 (a) Ed Code Authority: 33050

Ed Code or CCR to Waive: Pursuant to EC 37202, TK programs operated by a district must be of equal length to any kindergarten programs operated by the same district, unless there is an approved State Board of Education waiver on file. The number of required instructional minutes for TK is 36,000 minutes per year; the minimum length of instructional time that must be offered to constitute a school day is 180 minutes (EC 46117 and 46201).

Outcome Rationale: The Alpaugh Child Development Center operates in a small rural community and is a 3-4 year program. There is only one facility to house the pre-school/TK program. The 3 year old program operates in the morning, and the 4 year old TK program operates in the afternoon with a certificated teacher. Therefore, it is not possible to offer a TK program with same number of instructional minutes as the Kindergarten. The TK students are receiving a developmentally appropriate curriculum to meet the needs of the students in the program and the program is quite effective at preparing students for their educational career. This is a critical component of our 0-5 program designed to close the achievement gap.

Student Population: 48

City Type: Rural

Public Hearing Date: 12/15/2016 Public Hearing Advertised: On-line, Prominent notice

Local Board Approval Date: 12/15/2016

Community Council Reviewed By: Alpaugh Pre-school/TK Parents Community Council Reviewed Date: 12/8/2016 Equity Length of Time Attachment 2 Page 2 of 2

Community Council Objection: N Community Council Objection Explanation: Audit Penalty YN: N

Categorical Program Monitoring: N

Submitted by: Dr. Robert Hudson Position: Superintendent E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: 559-949-8413 x135 Fax: 559-949-8173

Bargaining Unit Date: 12/07/2016 Name: Alpaugh Teachers Association Representative: Matthew Feldman Title: President Position: Support Comments: Equity Length of Time Attachment 3 Page 1 of 2

Date In: 2/23/2017 9:59:27 AM

Local Education Agency: Capistrano Unified School District Address: 33122 Valle Rd. San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

Start: 8/22/2017 End: 6/7/2018

Waiver Renewal: Y Previous Waiver Number: 26-2-2016 Previous SBE Approval Date: 5/12/2016

Waiver Topic: Equity Length of Time Ed Code Title: Equity Length of Time Ed Code Section: 37202 Ed Code Authority: 33050

Ed Code or CCR to Waive: Ed Code or CCR to Waive: (a) Except if a school has been closed by order of a city or a county board of health, or of the State Board of Health, on account of contagious disease, or if the school has been closed on account of fire, flood, or other public disaster, the governing board of a school district shall maintain all of the [elementary day schools established by it for an equal length of time during the school year] and all of the day high schools established by it for an equal length of time during the school year. (b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), a school district that is implementing an early primary program, pursuant to Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 8970) of Part 6, may maintain kindergarten classes at different school sites within the district for different lengths of time during the school day.

Outcome Rationale: Outcome Rationale: The District would like to continue having the Kinoshita Elementary school transitional kindergarten (TK) day be shorter than the length of the regular kindergarten day at this school covering the 2017-2018 school years with a total of 180 days. Under the current structure, kindergarten students at Kinoshita Elementary School are in school from 7:45 a.m. to 2:05 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday; and, from 7:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. on Tuesday for a full school day and a teacher student ratio of 1 to 24. The standard TK hours across the district consist of an early start time of 8:00 a.m. – 11:53 a.m., and a late start time of 9:30 a.m. – 1:23 p.m. Monday through Friday for a half day schedule and a teacher student ratio for half the session of 1 to 15. The waiver would allow for TK at Kinoshita Elementary School have a varied schedule from kindergarten starting at 7:45 a.m. to 11:38 a.m., Monday through Friday; and, the late group is in school from 9:15 a.m. – 1:08 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday for a half day schedule. Tuesday’s schedule would be a half day from 7:45 a.m. to 11:38 a.m. for all children. The reason for the varied schedule is to maintain a TK program that is similar to the other TK classrooms at 11 elementary schools within the district. This early and late start schedule also provides continuity of services with lower teacher to child ratios for half of the session. Equity Length of Time Attachment 3 Page 2 of 2

City Type: Urban

Public Hearing Date: 2/22/2017 Public Hearing Advertised: The public hearing was posted at the school and at three public places in the community.

Community Council Reviewed By: Community Site Council Community Council Reviewed Date: 2/8/2017 Community Council Objection: N Community Council Objection Explanation:

Audit Penalty YN: N

Submitted by: Dr. Susan Holliday Position: Associate Superintendent, Education Services E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: 949-234-9203 x49203 Fax: 949-488-8136

Bargaining Unit Date: 02/18/2017 Name: Capistrano Unified Education Association Representative: Sally White Title: President Position: Support Comments: Equity Length of Time Attachment 4 Page 1 of 2

Date In: 2/16/2017 5:17:37 PM

Local Education Agency: Galt Joint Union Elementary Address: 1018 C St., Ste. 210 Galt, CA 95632

Start: 8/18/2016 End: 6/6/2018

Waiver Renewal: N Previous Waiver Number: Previous SBE Approval Date:

Ed Code or CCR to Waive: Pursuant to EC Section 37202, [any transitional kindergarten (TK) programs operated by the district must be of equal length to any kindergarten programs operated by the same district]. If TK program instructional minutes are a different length then the kindergarten program instructional minutes, then a waiver must be submitted to the State Board of Education, unless the school is a charter school

Outcome Rationale: The Galt Joint Union Elementary School District (GJUESD) is requesting that as part of its early primary program, it may maintain Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten (TK) classes at the same school site within the District for varying lengths of time. GJUESD was unaware of the requirement for a waiver to provide programs of differing lengths and is requesting a waiver for the current year, 2016-17 and next school year, 2017-18. GJUESD will continue to offer developmentally appropriate curriculum to TK students as well as Kindergarten students and will continue to strive to meet the individual needs of all students in our district. Although currently there is not sufficient space to offer full day Kindergarten and full day TK at all sites, the district will assess the availability of space and need on an annual basis for both full day kindergarten and TK at all sites.

City Type: Small

Public Hearing Date: 1/25/2017 Public Hearing Advertised: The public hearing notice was posted at the public hearing meeting site, at the district office and on the district web site.

Community Council Reviewed By: GJUESD District Advisory Committee (DAC) Equity Length of Time Attachment 4 Page 2 of 2

Community Council Reviewed Date: 2/7/2017 Community Council Objection: N Community Council Objection Explanation:

Audit Penalty YN: N

Submitted by: Ms. Donna Mayo-Whitlock Position: Educational Services Director E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: 209-744-4545 x303 Fax:

Bargaining Unit Date: 01/25/2017 Name: Galt Elementary Faculty Association (GEFA) Representative: Kathy Lousch Title: GEFA President Position: Support Comments: Equity Length of Time Attachment 5 Page 1 of 2

Date In: 1/25/2017 12:16:36 PM

Local Education Agency: Hueneme Elementary Address: 205 North Ventura Rd. Port Hueneme, CA 93041

Start: 1/25/2017 End: 6/30/2017

Waiver Topic: Equity Length of Time Ed Code Title: Equity Length of Time Ed Code Section: EC 37202 Ed Code Authority: ED 33050

Ed Code or CCR to Waive: Per Education Code Section 37202, any Transitional Kindergarten program offered by a district must be of equal length to any Kindergarten program offered by that same district, unless a waiver has been approved by the State Board of Education (SBE) to offer different length programs.

Outcome Rationale: Currently, Bard Elementary School, Hueneme Elementary School and Williams Elementary School have Transitional Kindergarten and Extended-Day Kindergarten programs that have instructional days of different lengths. Approval of the waiver request will allow the three elementary schools to continue implementing their Transitional Kindergarten and Extended-Day Kindergarten programs at their current lengths for the remainder of the 2016/17 school year allowing for increased instructional time for students enrolled in Extended-Day Kindergarten.

City Type: Suburban

Public Hearing Date: 1/23/2017 Public Hearing Advertised: Via email to all staff members, posted on district website for all families and community members, posted in City Hall lobby

Community Council Reviewed By: District advisory committee Community Council Reviewed Date: 1/17/2017 Community Council Objection: N Community Council Objection Explanation: Equity Length of Time Attachment 5 Page 2 of 2

Audit Penalty YN: N Categorical Program Monitoring: N

Submitted by: Dr. Carlos Dominguez Position: Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: 805-488-3588 x9104 Fax:

Bargaining Unit Date: 01/19/2017 Name: Hueneme Educators Association Representative: Rosa Granado Title: Hueneme Educators Association President Position: Support Comments: Equity Length of Time Attachment 6 Page 1 of 2

Date In: 2/8/2017 10:16:59 AM

Local Education Agency: Jurupa Unified Address: 4850 Pedley Rd. Jurupa Valley, CA 92509

Start: 8/10/2016 End: 6/9/2018

Ed Code or CCR to Waive: [TK programs operated by a district must be of equal length to any kindergarten programs operated by the same district] If the TK program instructional minutes are a different length that the kindergarten program instructional minutes, then a waiver must be submitted to the State Board of Education, unless the school is a charter school.

Outcome Rationale: Van Buren Elementary has adopted an extended day kindergarten totaling 300 minutes to provide more opportunities to succeed by maximizing social, emotional, physical, and academic growth. This structure will allow teaches to provide additional support for student struggling academically through the use of small group activities because early intervention is the best intervention. Extended day also allows for more opportunists for parents to volunteer. Tk is at 200 instructional minutes and is the first year of the two-year Kinder program. Curriculum and time frame is developmentally appropriate and modified for this age group.

City Type: Suburban

Public Hearing Date: 2/6/2017 Public Hearing Advertised: District website, At District Kiosk, Board agenda, Board minutes,Print posted at all 23 school sites,

Community Council Reviewed By: Van Buren School Site Council Community Council Reviewed Date: 1/23/2017 Community Council Objection: N Community Council Objection Explanation: Equity Length of Time Attachment 6 Page 2 of 2

Audit Penalty YN: N

Submitted by: Ms. Rosa Santos Lee Position: Director, Elementary Education E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: 951-360-4172 Fax: 951-360-4195

Bargaining Unit Date: 01/10/2017 Name: National Education Association – Jurupa (NEA-J) Representative: Rob LIddle Title: President Position: Support Comments: Equity Length of Time Attachment 7 Page 1 of 2

Date In: 1/26/2017 3:12:40 PM

Local Education Agency: Kenwood Address: 230 Randolph Ave., P.O. Box 220 Kenwood, CA 95452

Start: 11/22/2016 End: 6/9/2018

Waiver Topic: Equity Length of Time Ed Code Title: Equity Length of Time Ed Code Section: 37202 (b) Ed Code Authority: 33050 (a)

Ed Code or CCR to Waive: 33050 (a) Ed Code to Waive Except if a school has been closed by order of a city or of the State Board of Health, on account of contagious disease, or if the school has been closed on account of fire, flood, or other public disaster, the governing board of a school district shall maintain all of the elementary day schools established by it for an equal length of time during the school year.

Outcome Rationale: We have 2 students enrolled in transitional kindergarten students at Kenwood School. In November, our kindergarten students begin an extended day program. This program creates a strong foundation for the kindergarten student as he/she moves to first grade. It is our belief that an extended day would be far too long for transitional kindergarten students. We believe that requiring our TK students to attend school for an extended day would not be in their best educational interest. Our TK program provides students with developmentally appropriate, experiential activities and is preparing them for the more academically rigorous second year of our kindergarten program. The TK students receive more than the required 180 instructional minutes per day.

City Type: Rural

Public Hearing Date: 1/12/2017 Public Hearing Advertised: The public hearing was posted in front of the school, in the school office, at the Post Office, and on the District Website.

Community Council Reviewed By: Community Council Reviewed by: Kenwood School District Board of Trustees Equity Length of Time Attachment 7 Page 2 of 2

Community Council Reviewed Date: 1/12/2017 Community Council Objection: N Community Council Objection Explanation:

Audit Penalty YN: N

Submitted by: Ms. Suzanne Borgert Position: Superintendent's Secretary E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: 707-833-2500 Fax: 707-833-2181 Equity Length of Time Attachment 8 Page 1 of 2

Date In: 2/13/2017 2:58:46 PM

Local Education Agency: Lafayette Elementary School District Address: 3477 School St. Lafayette, CA 94549

Start: 8/21/2017 End: 6/30/2019

Waiver Renewal: Y Previous Waiver Number: 06/02/2015 Previous SBE Approval Date: 3/6/2015

Ed Code or CCR to Waive: Ed Code or CCR to Waive: a) Except if a school has been closed by order of a city or a county board of health, or of the State Board of Health, on account of contagious disease, or if the school has been closed on account of fire, flood, or other public disaster, the governing board of a school district shall maintain all of the [elementary day schools established by it for an equal length of time during the school year] and all of the day high schools established by it for an equal length of time during the school year. (b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), a school district that is implementing an early primary program, pursuant to Chapter 8(commencing with Section 8970) of Part 6, may maintain kindergarten classes at different school sites within the district for different lengths of time during the school day.

Outcome Rationale: In August of 2015, the Lafayette School District implemented an extended- day kindergarten schedule at all four of our elementary schools. The extended-day schedule has 4.5 hours of instruction per day for all kindergarten students. As an important component of extended-day kindergarten, our district is again requesting a waiver that will maintain the 3.5 hour schedule for all transitional kindergarten (TK) students. After extensive research and discussion, it is our belief that having TK students experience a 3.5 hour school day is a much better fit for the four year old child who typically has a shorter attention span and is still developing social and emotional skills on varying levels. The 3.5 hour day allows students time to grasp routines and participate in meaningful instruction without being overwhelmed by a longer instructional day. We strongly believe that TK students will experience much more success with this shortened schedule. Our TK program provides students with developmentally appropriate, experiential activities and is actively preparing them for the more academically rigorous second year of our kindergarten program. Therefore, the Lafayette School District respectfully requests renewal of our waiver. Equity Length of Time Attachment 8 Page 2 of 2

City Type: Small

Public Hearing Date: 2/8/2017 Public Hearing Advertised: Posted in 3 places and on the District website.

Community Council Reviewed By: Curriculum Council Community Council Reviewed Date: 2/9/2017 Community Council Objection: N Community Council Objection Explanation:

Audit Penalty YN: N

Submitted by: Ms. Dawn Lynn Lanier Position: Administrative Assistant E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: 925-927-3511 Fax: 925-927-3511

Bargaining Unit Date: 02/07/2017 Name: Lafayette Education Association Representative: Carol Kerr Title: Teacher Position: Support Comments: Equity Length of Time Attachment 9 Page 1 of 2

Date In: 2/1/2017 5:15:42 PM

Local Education Agency: Lake Tahoe Unified Address: 1021 Al Tahoe Blvd. South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

Start: 8/24/2014 End: 6/19/2018

Waiver Topic: Equity Length of Time Ed Code Title: Equity Length of Time Ed Code Section: 37202(a) Ed Code Authority: 33050

Ed Code or CCR to Waive: (a) Except if a school has been closed by order of a city or a county board of health, or of the State Board of Health, on account of contagious disease, or if the school has been closed on account of fire, flood, or other public disaster, the governing board of a school district shall maintain all of the [elementary day schools established by it for an equal length of time during the school year] and all of the day high schools established by it for an equal length of time during the school year. (b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), a school district that is implementing an early primary program, pursuant to Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 8970) of Part 6, may maintain kindergarten classes at different school sites within the district for different lengths of time during the school day.

Outcome Rationale: The Lake Tahoe Unified School District is a district of 3951 ADA and four elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and two continuation schools. The District currently maintains four Transitional Kindergarten classes at Tahoe Valley Elementary School. All TK students receive the equivalent number of instructional minutes.

Our teaching staff and administration believe that it is in the best interests of the TK students to have a shorter TK school day and is requesting to continue implementing a high quality TK program that provides a modified instructional day, modified curricula, and developmentally appropriate instructional practices. We are requesting a waiver to allow the Lake Tahoe Unified District to continue to offer a TK program, running from 9:10am-1:15pm. We are respectfully requesting a retroactive waiver and will apply for future waivers on an annual basis.

City Type: Small

Public Hearing Date: 1/31/2017 Public Hearing Advertised: The Public Hearing Notice was posted at all District schools, the Equity Length of Time Attachment 9 Page 2 of 2

District office, and on the District website.

Community Council Reviewed By: LTUSD Board of Education Community Council Reviewed Date: 1/31/2017 Community Council Objection: N Community Council Objection Explanation:

Audit Penalty YN: N

Submitted by: Dr. Jame R. Tarwater Position: Superintendent E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: 530-541-2850 x1029 Fax:

Bargaining Unit Date: 03/29/2014 Name: South Tahoe Educators' Association Representative: Jodi Dayberry Title: President Position: Support Comments: Equity Length of Time Attachment 10 Page 1 of 2

Date In: 12/28/2016 10:06:08 AM

Local Education Agency: Maple Elementary School District Address: 29161 Fresno Ave. Shafter, CA 93263

Start: 7/1/2016 End: 8/28/2018

Ed Code or CCR to Waive: Ed Code or CCR to waive: the governing board of a school district shall maintain all the elementary day school established by it for an equal length of time during the school year.

Outcome Rationale: Outcome Rationale: Our kindergarten program has. for many years, operated on an "extended day" basis significantly in excess of the minimum requirements. The Board strongly felt that for transitional kindergarten, it was more developmentally appropriate to have a shorter school day for younger children.

City Type: Rural

Public Hearing Date: 12/8/2016 Public Hearing Advertised: Posted at school site and at district office in at least three locations.

Community Council Reviewed By: Maple Elementary School Site Council Community Council Reviewed Date: 10/17/2016 Community Council Objection: N Community Council Objection Explanation:

Audit Penalty YN: N

Submitted by: Dr. Julie Boesch Equity Length of Time Attachment 10 Page 2 of 2

Position: Superintendent E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: 661-746-4439 Fax:

Bargaining Unit Date: 12/02/2016 Name: Maple Teachers Association Representative: Diane Masi-Thompsett Title: Representative (President) Position: Support Comments: Equity Length of Time Attachment 11 Page 1 of 2

Date In: 1/11/2017 9:55:22 AM

Local Education Agency: Morongo Unified Address: 5715 Utah Trail Twentynine Palms, CA 92277

Start: 8/22/2016 End: 6/30/2018

Waiver Topic: Equity Length of Time Ed Code Title: Equity Length of Time Ed Code Section: {37202} Ed Code Authority: {33050}

Ed Code or CCR to Waive: Notwithstanding subdivision(a), a school district that is implementing an early primary program, pursuant to Chapter 8, commencing with Section {8970} of Part 6, may maintain kindergarten classes at school sites within the district for different lengths of time during the school day.

Outcome Rationale: Because Morongo Unified School District will offer an extended day (full day) kindergarten program for the 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 school year, which exceeds the maximum four-hour school day {EC46110} we are requesting flexibility in determining the length of our TK program in order to provide a modified instructional day, curricula, and developmentally appropriate instructional practices. Particularly since there is a concern that holding TK students in excess of the four hour minimum school day {pursuant to ES 48911}is not in the best educational interest of the TK students.

City Type: Small

Public Hearing Date: 11/15/2016 Public Hearing Advertised: At the school district office, the Special Education office and 2 school sites.

Community Council Reviewed By: LCAP Committee Community Council Reviewed Date: 11/17/2016 Community Council Objection: N Community Council Objection Explanation: Equity Length of Time Attachment 11 Page 2 of 2

Audit Penalty YN: N

Submitted by: Ms. Sharon Flores Position: Assistant Superintendent E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: 760-367-9191 x4251 Fax: 760-367-2512

Bargaining Unit Date: 11/16/2016 Name: Morongo Teachers Association Representative: Terri Weitz Title: President Position: Neutral Comments: Equity Length of Time Attachment 12 Page 1 of 2

Date In: 2/16/2017 12:46:52 PM

Local Education Agency: Orinda Union Elementary Address: 8 Altarinda Rd. Orinda, CA 94563

Start: 9/19/2017 End: 6/30/2019

Waiver Renewal: Y Previous Waiver Number: 23-4-2015-W-08 Previous SBE Approval Date: 7/8/2015

Ed Code or CCR to Waive: ...the governing board of a school district shall maintain all of the elementary day schools established by it for an equal length of time during the school year and all of the day high schools established by it for an equal length of time during the school year."

Outcome Rationale: EC Section 37202 requires that all students at a given grade level in a district receive “an equal length” of instructional time.

Orinda Union School District is requesting a renewal to waive EC Section 37202, the equity length of time requirement for transitional kindergarten and kindergarten programs. Orinda Union School District is requesting that, as part of our early primary program, we may continue to maintain kindergarten and transitional kindergarten (TK) classes within the District for different lengths of time during the school day.

Our kindergarten students attend a longer extended day of 265 minutes. This year, we have 50 transitional kindergarten (TK) students in our district. Our current transitional kindergarten students attend school from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 am for a total of 210 minutes. Within this morning program, our TK teachers are able to implement a modified instructional day, modified curricula, and developmentally appropriate instructional practices. Our TK program provides students with developmentally appropriate, experiential activities that, through our evidence- based assessments, is preparing them for a more academically enriched and extensive learning experience in our kindergarten program. Approval of this renewal waiver request will enable us to continue to design a high quality transitional kindergarten program that will appropriately serve the needs of our students and families.

City Type: Small Equity Length of Time Attachment 12 Page 2 of 2

Public Hearing Date: 2/13/2017 Public Hearing Advertised: Posted on Friday, Feb. 10, 2017 at 5 school sites, the district office with the Board agenda, the Public Library, on the district website and emailed to the Public Notice distribution list.

Community Council Reviewed By: SSC's: Del Rey 01/31/2017;Glorietta 02/09/2017; Sleepy Hollow 01/27/2017; Wagner Ranch 02/02/2017 Community Council Reviewed Date: 1/31/2017 Community Council Objection: N Community Council Objection Explanation:

Audit Penalty YN: N

Submitted by: Ms. Kathy Marshall Position: Director of Curriculum and Instruction E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: 925-258-6204 Fax:

Bargaining Unit Date: 01/24/2017 Name: California School Employees Association Representative: Steve Waterman Title: Presidnet Position: Support Comments:

Bargaining Unit Date: 02/06/2017 Name: Orinda Education Association Representative: Charles Shannon Title: President Position: Support Comments: Equity Length of Time Attachment 13 Page 1 of 2

Date In: 1/23/2017 10:32:37 AM

Local Education Agency: Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Address: 1301 East Orangethorpe Ave. Placentia, CA 92870

Start: 7/1/2016 End: 6/30/2018

Ed Code or CCR to Waive: [...TK programs operated by a district must be of equal length to any kindergarten programs operated by the same district, unless there is an approved SBE waiver on file.]

Outcome Rationale: The Dual Immersion Kindergarten program is a new instructional program designed to promote college and career readiness. In order to maximize the students’ language immersion experiences and afford students a solid foundation in English and Spanish, a full day program has been modeled after the Dual Language programs successfully implemented in other districts. Concurrently, a pilot program for a full-day traditional kindergarten was established at the Dual Immersion site and may serve as a prototype for further expansion of this format. During the pilot process, the remainder of the TK and Kindergarten programs remain 200 minutes.

City Type: Urban

Public Hearing Date: 12/13/2016 Public Hearing Advertised: District office and board agendas

Community Council Reviewed By: Board of Trustees Community Council Reviewed Date: 12/13/2016 Community Council Objection: N Community Council Objection Explanation:

Audit Penalty YN: N Equity Length of Time Attachment 13 Page 2 of 2

Submitted by: Ms. Kathy Chakan Position: District Intervention Coach E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: 714-985-8493 Fax:

Bargaining Unit Date: 12/06/2016 Name: Association Placentia Linda Educators Representative: Linda Manion Title: President Position: Support Comments: Equity Length of Time Attachment 14 Page 1 of 2

Date In: 2/16/2017 3:28:09 PM

Local Education Agency: Poway Unified Address: 15250 Avenue of Science San Diego, CA 92128

Start: 6/30/2017 End: 6/30/2018

Ed Code or CCR to Waive: Poway Unified would like to request renewal of a waiver to the California School Board of Education of EC 37202, specifically highlighted below: (a) Except if a school has been closed by order of a city or county board of health, or of the State Board of Health, on account of contagious disease, or if the governing board of a school district shall maintain all of the (elementary day schools established by it for an equal length of time during the school year) and all of the day high schools established by it for an equal length of time during the school year (b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a) a school district that is implementing an early primary program, pursuant to Chapter 8 (commencing with section 8970) of Part 6, may maintain kindergarten classes at different school sites within the district for different lengths of time during the school day.

Outcome Rationale: See attached.

City Type: Suburban

Public Hearing Date: 2/14/2017 Public Hearing Advertised: The public hearing was published in local newspaper, front lobby of the school district and front lobby of schools.

Community Council Reviewed By: PUSD District Advisory Committee Community Council Reviewed Date: 1/19/2017 Community Council Objection: N Community Council Objection Explanation: Equity Length of Time Attachment 14 Page 2 of 2

Audit Penalty YN: N

Submitted by: Ms. Cindy De Clercq Position: Executive Director II E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: 858-521-2735 x2735 Fax: 858-485-1322

Bargaining Unit Date: 01/09/2017 Name: Poway Federation of Teachers Representative: Candy Smiley Title: President Position: Support Comments: Equity Length of Time Attachment 15 Page 1 of 2

Date In: 1/25/2017 5:38:02 PM

Local Education Agency: Rio Elementary Address: 2500 East Vineyard Ave. Oxnard, CA 93036

Start: 9/1/2016 End: 6/29/2018

Waiver Renewal: Y Previous Waiver Number: 7-7-2014-W-07 Previous SBE Approval Date: 11-14-2014

Waiver Topic: Equity Length of Time Ed Code Title: Equity Length of Time Ed Code Section: EC37202 Ed Code Authority: 46111

Ed Code or CCR to Waive: EC37202 and EC46111 (a) Except if a school has been closed by order of a city or a county board of health, or of the State Board of Health, on account of contagious disease, or if the school has been closed on account of fire, flood, or other public disaster, the governing board of a school district shall maintain all of the [elementary day schools established by it for an equal length of time during the school year] and all of the day high schools established by it for an equal length of time during the school year. (b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), a school district that is implementing an early primary program, pursuant to Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 8970) of Part 6, may maintain kindergarten classes at different school sites within the district for different lengths of time during the school day.

Outcome Rationale: Please see attachment for circumstances

City Type: Suburban

Public Hearing Date: 1/18/2017 Public Hearing Advertised: It was posted at each school site, district offices and website

Community Council Reviewed By: Board of Trustees Community Council Reviewed Date: 1/18/2017 Community Council Objection: N Community Council Objection Explanation: Equity Length of Time Attachment 15 Page 2 of 2

Audit Penalty YN: N

Submitted by: Mr. Oscar Hernandez Position: Asst. Superintendent E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: 805-485-3111 x2118 Fax: 805-988-1599

Bargaining Unit Date : 1/18/2017 Name: Rio Teachers Association (RTA) Representative: Name: Marisela Valdez Title: President Positon: Support Comments: Equity Length of Time Attachment 16 Page 1 of 2

Date In: 1/20/2017 10:57:43 AM

Local Education Agency: San Jacinto Unified Address: 2045 South San Jacinto Ave. San Jacinto, CA 92583

Start: 8/8/2016 End: 6/8/2018

Ed Code or CCR to Waive: the governing board of a school district shall maintain all the elementary day schools established by it for an equal length of time during the school year.

Outcome Rationale: Our Kindergarten program has, for many years, operated on an "extended day" basis significantly in excess of the minimum requirements. The Board strongly felt that for transitional kindergarten, it was more developmentally appropriate to have a shorter school day for the younger students.

Both Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten (AM) begin at 8:45 am. Transitional Kindergarten (PM) begins at 11:45 am.

Kindergarten dismisses at 2:00 pm, Transitional Kindergarten (AM) dismisses at 12:20 pm and Transitional Kindergarten (PM) dismisses at 3:15 pm

Schools Impacted: Hyatt Elementary and Record Elementary

City Type: Rural

Public Hearing Date: 1/13/2017 Public Hearing Advertised: Posted at all school sites and at the district website and press

Community Council Reviewed By: Board Members and Cabinet Members Community Council Reviewed Date: 1/17/2017 Community Council Objection: N Equity Length of Time Attachment 16 Page 2 of 2

Community Council Objection Explanation:

Audit Penalty YN: N

Submitted by: Ms. Sharon Raffiee Position: Executive Director E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: 951-929-7700 x4236 Fax:

Bargaining Unit Date: 12/15/2016 Name: San Jacinto Teachers Association Representative: Theresa Gonter Title: President, SJTA Position: Support Comments: Equity Length of Time Attachment 17 Page 1 of 2

Date In: 1/9/2017 2:27:38 PM

Local Education Agency: Santee Address: 9625 Cuyamaca St. Santee, CA 92071

Start: 8/21/2017 End: 6/28/2019

Ed Code or CCR to Waive: Pursuant to EC Section 37202 any TK programs operated by a district must be of equal length to any kindergarten programs operated by the same district. If TK program instructional minutes are a different length than the kindergarten program instructional minutes, then a waiver must be submitted to the State Board of Education.

Outcome Rationale: As a true transition for our students with birthdates between September 1 - December 1, we have elected to hold Transitional Kindergarten for 210 minutes daily versus the 307 minutes our kindergarten students receive daily. The community appreciates the instructional minutes for this program and our students have continued to flourish as they transition from TK to kindergarten.

City Type: Suburban

Public Hearing Date: 12/6/2016 Public Hearing Advertised: Notices at community locations and in the Board of Education packet

Community Council Reviewed By: DAC Community Council Reviewed Date: 11/10/2016 Community Council Objection: N Community Council Objection Explanation:

Audit Penalty YN: N

Categorical Program Monitoring: N Equity Length of Time Attachment 17 Page 2 of 2

Submitted by: Ms. Kristin Baranski Position: Director E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: 619-258-2358 Fax:

Bargaining Unit Date: 11/07/2016 Name: Santee Teacher Association Representative: Lori Meaux Title: President Position: Support Comments: