Friday, April 25, 2014

UPDATE SBE Agenda for May 2014 + Ed Roundup for 4-25-14 - Year 2014 (CA Dept of Education)

Ed Roundup for 4-25-14 - Year 2014 (CA Dept of Education):



Education Roundup for Week Ending April 25, 2014



SACRAMENTO—The California Department of Education (CDE) today issued this week's Education Roundup of education-related announcements of public interest.
CDE to Convene 3,000 Attendees at STEM Symposium
The Californians Dedicated to Education Foundation, in partnership with the CDE and the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls, will host the Second Annual California STEM Symposium September 22–23, 2014 at the San Diego Convention Center. The theme of the Symposium is "Invest in California STEM Education: Innovate, Integrate, and Inspire!"
The goal of this conference is to provide a forum for teachers, educators, administrators, and partners in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education to share their best practices, strategies, and resources. Topics at the Symposium will include Common Core mathematics, Next Generation Science Standards, engineering practices and programs, technology as a foundation and focus, integration of the STEM disciplines, college and career exploration and preparation, and engaging underrepresented youth and young women in STEM.
This fall's Symposium builds upon last year's successful inaugural gathering of more than 2,000 attendees. Registration is now open. Presenters and vendors are invited to apply to showcase their STEM programs, projects, and products. To sign up, visit the Californians Dedicated to Education External link opens in new window or tab. Web page, keyword "Symposium."
CDE Directors Honored
Two CDE directors were honored this month by the National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education Consortium External link opens in new window or tab. (NASDCTEc) for their leadership, vision, and dedication to career technical education (CTE).
Former director Dr. Patrick Ainsworth received the State CTE Director Emeritus Award for effecting major change to the CTE landscape in California, increasing gender equity compliance, developing business and industry partnerships, and cultivating a modern CTE curriculum in the state. Ainsworth became CTE Director at CDE in 1996 and retired in November 2012.
Current director Russ Weikle received NASDCTEc's first-ever State CTE Director Rising Star honor. Before he became director of CDE's Career & College Transition Division, Weikle led the effort to revise the CTE Model Curriculum Standards, aligning them to the Common Core State Standards. He also convened a group that helped lay the foundation for the California State Plan for CTE. Weikle pioneered the Perkins Grant Management System to streamline the distribution of federal funds throughout California to improve CTE programs, integrate academic and career-technical instruction, serve special populations, and meet gender equity needs.
Ainsworth's and Weikle's work are part of State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson's Career Readiness Initiative, designed to provide high school graduates with the career-readiness skills.
The NASDCTEc is a national advocacy group in Maryland. It promotes policies to support academic and technical excellence, which ensure a career-ready workforce.
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Tom Torlakson — State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Communications Division, Room 5206, 916-319-0818, Fax 916-319-0100

SBE Agenda for May 2014

Agenda for the California State Board of Education (SBE) meeting on May 7-8, 2014.
State Board Members
  • Michael W. Kirst, President
  • Ilene W. Straus, Vice President
  • Sue Burr
  • Carl Cohn
  • Bruce Holaday
  • Aida Molina
  • Patricia A. Rucker
  • Niki Sandoval
  • Trish Williams
  • Jesse Y. Zhang, Student Member
  • Vacancy
Secretary & Executive Officer
  • Hon. Tom Torlakson
Executive Director
  • Karen Stapf Walters
Schedule of MeetingLocation
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
8:30 a.m. Pacific Time ±
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Public Session, adjourn to Closed Session – IF NECESSARY.
California Department of Education 1430 N Street, Room 1101
Sacramento, California 95814
916-319-0827
As stated above, the meeting will be held at the California Department of Education, 1430 N Street, Room 1101, Sacramento, CA 95814. However, pursuant to Government Code Section 11123, one member will attend via teleconference and will be participating from 835 Lathrop Drive, Stanford, California 94305. Members of the public can appear at the teleconference location.  Agendas will be posted at the teleconference location and the meeting at that location will be conducted in a manner that protects the rights of any party or member of the public appearing before the State Board of Education.
Please see the detailed agenda for more information about the items to be considered and acted upon. The public is welcome.
Schedule of MeetingLocation
Thursday,May 8, 2014 8:30 a.m. Pacific Time ±
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Public Session.The Closed Session will take place at approximately 11:30 a.m. (The Public may not attend.)
California Department of Education 1430 N Street, Room 1101
Sacramento, California 95814
916-319-0827
As stated above, the meeting will be held at the California Department of Education, 1430 N Street, Room 1101, Sacramento, California  95814.  However, pursuant to Government Code Section 11123, one member will attend via teleconference and will be participating from 835 Lathrop Drive, Stanford, California 94305. Members of the public can appear at the teleconference location.  Agendas will be posted at the teleconference location and the meeting will be conducted at that location in a manner that protects the rights of any party or member of the public appearing before the State Board of Education.
The Closed Session (1) may commence earlier than 11:30 a.m.; (2) may begin at or before 11:30 a.m., be recessed, and then be reconvened later in the day; or (3) may commence later than 11:30 a.m.

CLOSED SESSION AGENDA

Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: Under Government Code sections 11126(e)(1) and (e)(2)(A), the State Board of Education hereby provides public notice that some or all of the pending litigation follows will be considered and acted upon in closed session:
  • Alejo, et al. v. Jack O’Connell, State Board of Education, et al., San Francisco County Superior Court, Case No. CPF-09-509568, CA Ct. of Appeal, 1st Dist., Case No. A130721
  • California School Boards Association, et al. v. California State Board of Education and Aspire Public Schools, Inc.,Alameda County Superior Court, Case No. 07353566, CA Ct. of Appeal, 1st Dist., Case No. A122485, CA Supreme Court, Case No. S186129
  • California School Boards Association and its Education Legal Alliance, et al. v. The California State Board of Education, et al., Sacramento County Superior Court, Case No. 34-2008-00021188-CU-MC-GDS, CA Ct. of Appeal, 3rd Dist., Case No. No. C060957
  • D.J. et al. v. State of California, California Department of Education, Tom Torlakson, the State Board of Education, Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No. BS142775.
  • Emma C., et al. v. Delaine Eastin, et al., USDC (No.Dist.CA), Case No. C-96-4179
  • EMS-BP, LLC, Options for Youth Burbank, Inc., et al. v. California Department of Education, et al., Sacramento County Superior Court, Case No. 03CS01078 and 03CS01079 and related appeal
  • Graham et al. v the State Board of Education, the California Department of Education, Jack O’Connell, Fred Balcom, Tom Torlakson, Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. BC482694, 2nd Dist., Case No. B245288
  • K.C. et al. v. Jack O’Connell, et al., U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. C054077 MMC
  • Nevada City School District and the Board of Trustees of the Nevada City School District v. California Department of Education, State Superintendent of Instruction Tom Torlakson, State Board of Education, Nevada County Superior Court Case No. CU14-080329
  • Opportunity for Learning – PB, LLC; Opportunities Learning – C, LLC, and Opportunities for Learning WSH, LLC, Notice of Appeal Before the Audit Appeals Panel
  • Options for Youth, Burbank, Inc., San Gabriel, Inc. Upland, Inc. and Victor Valley, Notice of Appeal Before the Education Audit Appeals Panel, OAH Case No. 2006100966
  • Perris Union High School District v. California State Board of Education, California Department of Education, et al., Riverside County Superior Court, Case No. RIC520862, CA Ct. of Appeal, 4th District, Case No. E055856
  • Porter, et al., v. Manhattan Beach Unified School District, et al., United States District Court, Central District, Case No. CV-00-08402
  • Reed v. State of California, Los Angeles Unified School District, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Jack O’Connell, California Department of Education, and State Board of Education, et al., 
    Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. BC432420, CA Ct. of Appeal, 2nd Dist., Case No. B230817, 
    CA Supreme Ct., Case No. 5191256
  • Shabazz, et al. v. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr., California Attorney General Kamala Harris, Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson, President California State Board of Education Dr. Michael Kirst, Does 1-50, Alameda County Superior Court, Case No. RG12636192
  • Stoner Park Community Advocates v. City of Los Angeles, Department of Planning of the City of Los Angeles, Department of Transportation City of Los Angeles, New West Charter Middle School, and State Board of Education, Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. BS138051
  • Today’s Fresh Start, Inc. v. Los Angeles County Office of Education, et al., Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. BS112656, CA Ct. of Appeal, 2nd Dist., Case Nos. B212966 and B214470
  • Vergara et al. v. State of California, Governor Edmund G. Brown, Tom Torlakson, the California Department of Education, the State Board of Education, Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. BC484642
Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation: Under Government Code sections 11126(e), the State Board of Education hereby provides public notice that it may meet in Closed Session to decide whether there is a significant exposure to litigation, and to consider and act in connection with matters for which there is a significant exposure to litigation. UnderGovernment Code sections 11126(e)(1) and (e)(2), the State Board of Education hereby provides public notice that it may meet in Closed Session to decide to initiate litigation and to consider and act in connection with litigation it has decided to initiate.
Under Government Code Section 11126(c)(14), the State Board of Education hereby provides public notice that it may meet in Closed Session to review and discuss the actual content of pupil achievement tests (including, but not limited to, the High School Exit Exam) that have been submitted for State Board approval and/or approved by the State Board.
Under Government Code Section 11126(a), the State Board of Education hereby provides public notice that it may meet in Closed Session regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation of performance, or dismissal, discipline, or release of public employees, or a complaint or charge against public employees. Public employees include persons exempt from civil service under Article VII, Section 4(e) of the California Constitution.
ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND ARE PROVIDED FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY
ALL ITEMS MAY BE HEARD IN A DIFFERENT ORDER THAN HOW THEY ARE LISTED ON THE AGENDA ON ANY DAY OF THE NOTICED MEETING
THE ORDER OF BUSINESS MAY BE CHANGED WITHOUT NOTICE
Time is set aside for individuals desiring to speak on any topic not otherwise on the agenda. Please see the detailed agenda for the Public Session. In all cases, the presiding officer reserves the right to impose time limits on presentations as may be necessary to ensure that the agenda is completed.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR ANY INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY
Pursuant to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, any individual with a disability or any other individual who requires reasonable accommodation to attend or participate in a meeting or function of the California State Board of Education (SBE), may request assistance by contacting the SBE Office at 1430 N Street, Room 5111, Sacramento, CA 95814; by telephone at 916‑319-0827; or by facsimile at 916‑319-0175.
CALIFORNIA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

FULL BOARD AGENDA
Public Session

May 7, 2014
Wednesday, May 7, 2014 – 8:30 a.m. Pacific Time ±
California Department of Education
1430 N Street, Room 1101
Sacramento, California 95814
  • Call to Order
  • Salute to the Flag
  • Communications
  • Announcements
  • Report of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction
  • Special Presentations
    Public notice is hereby given that special presentations for informational purposes may take place during this session.
  • Agenda Items
  • Adjournment

AGENDA ITEMS

Item 1 (DOC)
Subject: Update on the Activities of the California Department of Education and State Board of Education Regarding Implementation of Common Core State Standards Systems.
Type of Action:  Action, Information
Item 2 (DOC)
Subject:  English Language Arts/English Language Development Framework for California Public Schools: Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve, 2014 Revision: Update on the Revision of the Framework.
Type of Action: Information
Item 3 (DOC)
Subject: Update on California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress Activities, Including, but not limited to, the Spring 2014 Smarter Balanced Field Test and National Center and State Collaborative Activities.
Type of Action: Information
Item 4 (DOC)
Subject: California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress: Approve Commencement of a 15-Day Public Comment Period for Amendments to the California Code of Regulations, Title 5, Sections 850 – 868.
Type of Action: Action, Information
Item 5 (DOC)
Subject: First draft reading of the State Implementation Plan for California Next Generation Science Standards for Public Schools, Grades Kindergarten through Grade Twelve as required in EC Section 60605.85 (b).
Type of Action: Information
Item 6 (DOC)
Subject: Consideration of "Reasonable Basis"/Mitigating Circumstances Requests for Determination of Funding as Required for Nonclassroom-based Charter Schools Pursuant to California Education Code Sections 47612.5 and 47634.2, and Associated California Code of Regulations, Title 5.
Type of Action: Action, Information

PUBLIC HEARINGS

Public Hearings on the following agenda items will commence no earlier than 1:00 p.m. on May 7, 2014. The Public Hearings will be held as close to 1:00p.m. as the business of the State Board permits.
Item 7 (DOC)
Subject: Renewal Petition for the Establishment of a Charter School Under the Oversight of the State Board of Education: Consideration of the Anahuacalmecac International University Preparatory High School which was denied by the Los Angeles Unified School District and the Los Angeles County Office of Education.
Type of Action: Action, Information, Hearing
Item 8 (DOC)
Subject: Lifeline Education Charter School: Consider a Material Revision of the Charter to Change from Grades Six Through Twelve to Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve.
Type of Action: Action, Information, Hearing
Item 9 (DOC)
Subject: Petition for Establishment of a Charter School Under the Oversight of the State Board of Education: Consideration of the Magnolia Science Academy—Santa Ana, which was denied by the Santa Ana Unified School District and the Orange County Office of Education.
Type of Action: Action, Information, Hearing
END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
ADJOURNMENT OF DAY'S SESSION

FULL BOARD AGENDA
Public Session

May 8, 2014
Thursday, May 8, 2014 – 8:30 a.m. Pacific Time ±
California Department of Education
1430 N Street, Room 1101
Sacramento, California 95814
  • Call to Order
  • Salute to the Flag
  • Communications
  • Announcements
  • Report of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction
  • Special Presentations
    Public notice is hereby given that special presentations for informational purposes may take place during this session.
  • Agenda Items
  • Adjournment

AGENDA ITEMS

Item 10 (DOC; 5MB)
Subject: Local Control Funding Formula: Update on California’s Local Educational Agency and School Planning and Accountability System.
Type of Action: Action, Information
Item 11 (DOC; 1MB)
Subject: Local Control Funding Formula: Recommendation of the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence Fiscal Agent.
Type of Action: Action, Information
Item 12 (DOC)
Subject: Update on Issues Related to California’s Implementation of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and Other Federal Programs, Including but Not Limited to, the School Improvement Grant Cohort 3 Fiscal Year 2013 Grant Award Notification.
Type of Action: Action, Information
Item 13 (DOC)
Subject: Elementary and Secondary Education Act: School Improvement Grant: Approval of Funding for Local Educational Agencies and Schools for the Fiscal Year 2013 School Improvement Grant Sub-Grants Under Section 1003(g) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.
Type of Action: Action, Information
Item 14 (DOC)
Subject:  STATE BOARD PROJECTS AND PRIORITIES. Including, but not limited to, future meeting plans; agenda items; and officer nominations and/or elections; State Board office budget, staffing, appointments, and direction to staff; declaratory and commendatory resolutions; Bylaw review and revision; Board policy; approval of minutes; Board liaison reports; training of Board members; and other matters of interest.
Type of Action: Action, Information

WAIVERS / ACTION AND CONSENT ITEMS

The following agenda items include waivers that are proposed for consent and those waivers scheduled for separate action because CDE staff has identified possible opposition, recommended denial, or determined present new or unusual issues that should be considered by the State Board. Waivers proposed for consent are so indicated on each waiver’s agenda item, and public comment will be taken before board action on all proposed consent items; however, any board member may remove a waiver from proposed consent and the item may be heard individually. On a case-by-case basis, public testimony may be considered regarding the item, subject to the limits set by the Board President or by the President's designee; and action different from that recommended by CDE staff may be taken.
Federal Program Waiver (Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act)
Item W-01 (DOC)
Subject: Request by Butte Valley Unified School District for a waiver of Section 131(c)(1) of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006 (Public Law 109-270).
Waiver Number:
  • Fed-1-2014
(Recommended for APPROVAL)
Independent Study Program (Pupil Teacher Ratio)
Item W-02 (DOC)
Subject: Request by one district and one county office of education for renewals to waive portions of California Education CodeSection 51745.6, and California Code of Regulations, Title 5, Section 11704, and portions of Section 11963.4(a)(3). The district renewal is related to charter school independent study pupil-to-teacher ratio to allow an increase from 25:1 to a 27.5:1. The county office requests continuing an increase of independent study pupil-to-teacher ratio of 35:1.
Waiver Numbers:
  • Orange County Department of Education 1-2-2014
  • Ripon Unified School District 34-1-2014
(Recommended for APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS)
Open Enrollment (Removal From the List of LEAs)
Item W-03 (DOC)
Subject: Request by four school districts to waive California Education Code Section 48352(a) and California Code of Regulations, Title 5, Section 4701, to remove seven schools from the Open Enrollment List of “low-achieving schools” for the 2014–15 school year.
Waiver Numbers:
  • Covina-Valley Unified School District 40-1-2014
  • Covina-Valley Unified School District 41-1-2014
  • Goleta Union Elementary School District 85-2-2014
  • Savanna Elementary School District 129-2-2014
  • Tustin Unified School District 6-2-2014
  • Tustin Unified School District 7-2-2014
  • Tustin Unified School District 8-2-2014
(Recommended for APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS)
Special Education Program (Extended School Year [Summer School])
Item W-04 (DOC)
Subject: Request by ten local educational agencies to waive California Code of Regulations, Title 5, Section 3043(d), which requires a minimum of 20 school days of attendance of four hours each for an extended school year (summer school) for special education students.
Waiver Numbers:
  • Anderson Union High School District 1-1-2014
  • Butte County Office of Education 89-2-2014
  • Chula Vista Elementary School District 30-1-2014
  • Cuyama Joint Unified School District 4-4-2014
  • Imperial County Office of Education 90-2-2014
  • National Elementary School District 110-2-2014
  • Oroville City Elementary School District 43-1-2014
  • San Diego County Office of Education 37-1-2014 
  • South Bay Union School District 18-1-2014
  • Tehama County Office of Education 108-2-2014
(Recommended for APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS)
Special Education Program (Resource Teacher Caseload)
Item W-05 (DOC)
Subject: Request by Moreland School District under the authority of California Education Code Section 56101 and California Code of Regulations, Title 5, Section 3100, to waive California Education Code Section 56362(c). Approval of this waiver will allow the District’s resource specialist(s) to exceed the maximum caseload of 28 students by no more than four students (32 maximum).
Waiver Number:
  • 31-1-2014
(Recommended for APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS)
State Testing Apportionment Report
Item W-06 (DOC)
Subject: Request by five local educational agencies to waive the State Testing Apportionment Information Report deadline of December 31 in the California Code of Regulations, Title 5, Section 11517.5(b)(1)(A), regarding the California English Language Development Test; or Title5, Section 1225(b)(2)(A), regarding the California High School Exit Examination; or Title 5, Section 862(c)(2)(A), regarding the Standardized Testing and Reporting Program.
Waiver Numbers:
  • Lodi Unified School District 86-2-2014
  • Northern Humboldt Union High School District 88-2-2014
  • Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District 82-2-2014
  • Robla Elementary School District 94-2-2014
  • Stony Creek Joint Unified School District 91-2-2014
(Recommended for APPROVAL)
Out-of-State Use of Funds and Transportation Allowances
Item W-07 (DOC)
Subject: Request by Butteville Union Elementary School District to waive a portion of California Education Code Section 35330(b)(3) to authorize expenditure of school district funds for students to travel to Oregon to attend economically prudent curricular and extracurricular trips/events and competitions.
Waiver Number:
  • 4-2-2014
(Recommended for APPROVAL) EC 33051(b) will apply
Sale or Lease of Surplus Property (Sale of Surplus Property)
Item W-08 (DOC)
Subject: Request by three school districts to waive California Education Code sections specific to statutory provisions for the sale or lease of surplus property.
Waiver Numbers:
  • Orcutt Union Elementary School District, 99-2-2014
  • Poway Unified School District, 7-3-2014
  • San Diego Unified School District, 26-1-2014
(Recommended for APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS)
School Construction Bonds (Bond Indebtedness Limit - Non-Unified after 2000)
Item W-09 (DOC)
Subject: Request by Dehesa Elementary School District to waive California Education Code sections 15102 and 15268 related to bonded indebtedness limits. Total bonded indebtedness may not exceed 1.25 percent of the taxable assessed valuation of property for elementary and high school districts. Proposition 39 bonds limit the tax rate levy authorized in each election to $30 per $100,000 of assessed value for elementary and high school districts. The district is requesting 1.58 percent bonded indebtedness limit.
Waiver Number:
  • 84-2-2014
(Recommended for APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS)
School Construction Bonds (Citizens Oversight Committee - Term Limits)
Item W-10 (DOC)
Subject: Request by two school districts to waive California Education Code Section 15282(a), relating to term limits for members of a Citizens’ Oversight Committee for all construction bonds in the district.
Waiver Numbers:
  • Oxnard Unified School District 25-1-2014
  • Saddleback Valley Unified School District 3-2-2014
  • Saddleback Valley Unified School District 2-2-2014
(Recommended for APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS)
School District Reorganization (Election Requirements and Speed Transfer Process)
Item W-11 (DOC)
Subject: Request by Riverside County Office of Education to waive portions of California Education Code Section 4009, that require the term of each member of the county committee shall be for four years.
Waiver Number:
  • 115-2-2014
(Recommended for APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS)
School District Reorganization (Elimination of Election Requirement)
Item W-12 (DOC)
Subject: Request by four school districts to waive California Education Code Section 5020, and portions of sections 5019, 5021, and 5030, that require a districtwide election to establish a by-trustee-area method of election.
Waiver Numbers:
  • Anaheim Union High School District 33-1-2014
  • Corona-Norco Unified School District 38-1-2014
  • Riverbank Unified School District 4-3-2014
  • Stony Creek Joint Unified School District 119-2-2013
(Recommended for APPROVAL)
School District Reorganization (Elimination of Election Requirement)
Item W-13 (DOC)
Subject: Request by San Diego County Office of Education to waive California Education Code Section 5020, and portions of sections 5019, 5021, and 5030, that require a districtwide election to establish a by-trustee-area method of election.
Waiver Number:
  • 13-3-2014
(Recommended for APPROVAL)
School District Reorganization (Elimination of Election Requirement)
Item W-14 (DOC)
Subject: Request by two school districts to waive California Education Code Section 35103 that requires the election for the initial governing board of a newly formed school district to be held in March.
Waiver Numbers:
  • Pleasant Valley Elementary 117-2-2014
  • Ready Springs Union Elementary 118-2-2014
(Recommended for APPROVAL)
School District Reorganization (Size of Governing Board)
Item W-15 (DOC)
Subject: Request by Humboldt County Office of Education to waive California Education Code Section1004 that requires an election to reduce the number of governing board members from seven to five.
Waiver Number:
  • 23-1-2014
(Recommended for APPROVAL)
Schoolsite Council Statute (Number and Composition of Members)
Item W-16 (DOC)
Subject: Request by 10 local educational agencies, under the authority of California Education Code Section 52863 for waivers of Education Code Section 52852, relating to schoolsite councils regarding changes in shared, composition, or shared and composition members.
Waiver Numbers:
  • Briggs Elementary School District 3-1-2014
  • Butte County Office of Education 95-2-2014
  • Columbia Elementary School District 102-2-2014
  • Del Norte County Office of Education 96-2-2014
  • Del Norte County Unified School District 97-2-2014
  • Del Norte County Unified School District 98-2-2014
  • Hornbrook Elementary School District 32-1-2014
  • Maple Creek Elementary School District 2-1-2014
  • Potter Valley Community Unified School District 5-2-2014
  • Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified School District 29-1-2014
  • Weed Union Elementary School District 27-1-2014
(Recommended for APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS)
State Meal Mandate (Summer School Session)
Item W-17 (DOC)
Subject: Request by six school districts under the authority of California Education Code Section 49548 to waive Education Code Section 49550, the State Meal Mandate during the summer school session.  
Waiver Numbers:
  • Eastern Sierra Unified School District 44-1-2014
  • Liberty Elementary School District 109-2-2014
  • McCabe Union Elementary School District 87-2-2014
  • Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified School District 111-2-2014
  • Snowline Joint Unified School District 9-3-2014
  • Wiseburn Elementary School District 52-1-2014
(Recommended for APPROVAL)
Teacher Evaluation and Assessment (Probationary Status)
Item W-18 (DOC)
Subject: Request by San Jose Unified School District to waive California Education Code Section 44929.21(b), to enable both the granting of permanent status after the first year of probationary status and the granting of a third year of probationary status as deemed necessary.
Waiver Number:
  • 39-1-2014
(Recommended for DENIAL)
Quality Education Investment Act (Class Size Reduction Requirements)
Item W-19 (DOC)
Subject: Request by Los Angeles Unified School District to waive portions of California Education Code Section 52055.740(a), regarding class size reduction requirements under the Quality Education Investment Act.
Waiver Numbers:
  • 9-2-2014
  • 10-2-2014
  • 11-2-2014
  • 12-2-2014
  • 13-2-2014
  • 14-2-2014
  • 16-2-2014
  • 17-2-2014
  • 18-2-2014
  • 19-2-2014
  • 20-2-2014
  • 21-2-2014
  • 22-2-2014
  • 23-2-2014
  • 24-2-2014
  • 25-2-2014
  • 26-2-2014
  • 27-2-2014
  • 28-2-2014
  • 29-2-2014
  • 30-2-2014
  • 31-2-2014
  • 32-2-2014
  • 34-2-2014
  • 35-2-2014
  • 36-2-2014
  • 37-2-2014
  • 38-2-2014
  • 39-2-2014
  • 40-2-2014
  • 41-2-2014
  • 42-2-2014
  • 43-2-2014
  • 44-2-2014
  • 45-2-2014
  • 46-2-2014
  • 47-2-2014
  • 48-2-2014
  • 49-2-2014
  • 50-2-2014
  • 51-2-2014
  • 52-2-2014
  • 53-2-2014
  • 54-2-2014
  • 55-2-2014
  • 56-2-2014
  • 57-2-2014
  • 58-2-2014
  • 59-2-2014
  • 60-2-2014
  • 61-2-2014
  • 62-2-2014
  • 63-2-2014
  • 64-2-2014
  • 65-2-2014
  • 66-2-2014
  • 67-2-2014
  • 68-2-2014
  • 69-2-2014
  • 70-2-2014
  • 71-2-2014
  • 72-2-2014
  • 73-2-2014
  • 74-2-2014
  • 75-2-2014
  • 76-2-2014
  • 77-2-2014
  • 78-2-2014
  • 79-2-2014
  • 80-2-2014
(Recommended for APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS)
Quality Education Investment Act (Class Size Reduction Requirements)
Item W-20 (DOC)
Subject: Request by nine local educational agencies to waive portions of California Education Code Section 52055.740(a), regarding class size reduction requirements under the Quality Education Investment Act.
Waiver Numbers:
  • Azusa Unified School District 104-2-2014
  • Azusa Unified School District 105-2-20144
  • Azusa Unified School District 106-2-20144
  • Banning Unified School District 128-2-2014
  • Chualar Union School District 124-2-2014
  • Del Norte County Unified School District 28-1-2014
  • Los Nietos School District 126-2-2014
  • Romoland Elementary School District 83-2-2014
  • San Diego Unified School District 50-1-2014
  • San Diego Unified School District 51-1-2014
  • San Jose Unified School District 93-2-2014
  • Ukiah Unified School District 53-1-2014
(Recommended for APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS)
Quality Education Investment Act (Highly Qualified Teachers)
Item W-21 (DOC)
Subject: Request by three local educational agencies to waive portions of California Education Code Section 52055.740(a), regarding Highly Qualified Teachers and/or the Williams case settlement requirements under the Quality Education Investment Act.
Waiver Numbers:
  • San Diego Unified School District 45-1-2014
  • San Diego Unified School District 48-1-2014
  • Sweetwater Union High School District 20-3-2014
  • West Contra Costa Unified School District 120-2-2014
(Recommended for APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS)
Quality Education Investment Act (Teacher Experience Index)
Item W-22 (DOC)
Subject: Request by San Diego Unified School District to waive portions of California Education Code Section 52055.740(a), regarding the Teacher Experience Index under the Quality Education Investment Act.
Waiver Number:
  • 49-1-2014
(Recommended for APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS)
Quality Education Investment Act (Class Size Reduction Requirements)
Item W-23 (DOC)
Subject: Request by three local educational agencies to waive portions of California Education Code Section 52055.740(a), regarding class size reduction requirements under the Quality Education Investment Act.
Waiver Numbers:
  • Banning Unified School District 127-2-2014
  • Chualar Union School District 123-2-201
  • Los Nietos School District 125-2-2014
(Recommended for DENIAL)
Special Education Program (Algebra l Requirement for Graduation)
Item W-24 (DOC)
Subject: Request by Willits Unified School District to waive California Education Code Section 51224.5(b), the requirement that all students graduating in the 2013–14 school year be required to complete a course in Algebra I (or equivalent) to be given a diploma of graduation for one special education student based on Education Code Section 56101, the special education waiver authority.
Waiver Number:
  • 122-2-2014
(Recommended for APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS)
EQUITY LENGTH OF TIME
Item W-25 (DOC)
Subject: Request by two school districts to waive California Education Code Section 37202, the equity length of time requirement for transitional kindergarten and kindergarten programs at the district’s elementary schools.
Waiver Numbers:
  • Milpitas Unified School District 21-3-2014
  • San Diego Unified School District 116-2-2014
(Recommended for APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS)
END OF WAIVERS
Item 15 (DOC)
Subject: GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comment is invited on any matter not included on the printed agenda. Depending on the number of individuals wishing to address the State Board, the presiding officer may establish specific time limits on presentations.
Type of Action: Information
Item 16 (DOC)
Subject: English Language Arts/English Language Development Instructional Materials Adoption–Adopt Proposed California Code of Regulations, Title 5, Section 9517.3.
Type of Action: Action, Information
Item 17 (DOC)
Subject: Consideration of Requests for Determination of Funding as Required for Nonclassroom-based Charter Schools Pursuant to California Education Code Sections 47612.5 and 47634.2, and Associated California Code of Regulations, Title 5.
Type of Action: Action, Information
Item 18 (DOC)
Subject: Reconsideration of Requests for Determination of Funding as Required for Nonclassroom-based Charter Schools Pursuant to California Education Code Sections 47612.5 and 47634.2, California Code of Regulations Section 11963.6(g), and Associated California Code of Regulations, Title 5.
Type of Action: Action, Information
Item 19 (DOC)
Subject: Approval of the Charter School Numbers Assigned to Newly Established Charter Schools.
Type of Action: Action, Information
Item 20 (DOC)
Subject: Approval of 2013–14 Consolidated Applications.
Type of Action: Action, Information
Item 21 (DOC)
Subject: Elementary and Secondary Education Act: Approval of Local Educational Agency Plans, Title I, Section 1112.
Type of Action: Action, Information
Item 22 (DOC)
Subject: Elementary and Secondary Education Act: Supplemental Educational Services Providers: Approval of Additional Providers, Including Local Educational Agencies Identified for Improvement as Providers Based on a Waiver Granted Under Title I, Part A Section 9401 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to the 2014–16 State Board of Education-Approved Supplemental Educational Services Provider List.
Type of Action: Action, Information
ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
This agenda is posted on the State Board of Education’s Web site. For more information concerning this agenda, please contact the State Board of Education at 1430 N Street, Room 5111, Sacramento, CA, 95814; telephone 916-319-0827; facsimile 916-319-0175. Members of the public wishing to send written comments about an agenda item to the board are encouraged to send an electronic copy to SBE@cde.ca.gov, with the item number clearly marked in the subject line. In order to ensure that comments are received by board members in advance of the meeting, please submit these and any related materials to our office by 12:00 Noon on Friday, May 2, 2014, the Friday prior to the meeting.
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