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Agenda--March 8-10, 2006

California State Board of Education (SBE) meeting agenda.

CORRECTED
AGENDA
February 24, 2006 - 7:00 P.M.

March 8-10 , 2006

State Board Members

Glee Johnson, President
Kenneth Noonan, Vice President

Alan Bersin
Ruth Bloom
Yvonne Chan
Don Fisher
Ruth E. Green
Joe Nuñez
Bonnie Reiss
Johnathan Williams
Paul Gardner, III, Student Member

Secretary & Executive Officer

Hon. Jack O’Connell

Executive Director

Roger Magyar

Schedule of Meeting Location

Wednesday, March 8, 2006
9:00 a.m. ±

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Closed Session – IF NECESSARY
(The public may not attend.)

California Department of Education
1430 N Street, Room 1101
Sacramento, California
916-319-0827

The Closed Session (1) may commence earlier than 9:00 a.m.; (2) may begin at or before 9:00 a.m., be recessed, and then be reconvened later in the day; or (3) may commence later than 9:00 a.m.


CLOSED SESSION AGENDA

Under Government Code section 11126(e)(1), the State Board of Education hereby provides public notice that some or all of the pending litigation which follows will be considered and acted upon, as necessary and appropriate, in closed session:

  • Brian Ho, et al., v. San Francisco Unified School District, et al., United States District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. C-94-2418 WHO
  • California Association of Private Special Education Schools, et al., v. California Department of Education, et al., Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. BC272983, and related appeal
  • CAPSES, et al. v. Cal. Dept. of Education, et. al., Second Appellate District Court of Appeal Case No.  B181843
  • Centinela Valley Union High School District v. State Board of Education, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No. BS093483
  • Chapman, et al. v. California Department of Education, et al., Alameda County Superior Court, Case No. 2002-049636
  • Chapman, et al. v. California Department of Education, et al., United States District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. C-01-1780 BZ
  • Coachella Valley Unified School District, et.al., v. State of California, et.al. Case No. CPF-05-505334
  • Daniel, et al. v. State of California, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No. BC214156
  • Donald Urista, et al. v. Torrance Unified School District, et al., United States District Court, Central District of California, No. 97-6300 ABC
  • Emma C., et al. v. Delaine Eastin, et al., United States District Court, Northern District of California, 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 / 03CS01079 and related appeal
  • Ephorm, et al. v. California Board of Education, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No. TC013485
  • K.C. et al. v. Jack O’Connell, et al., U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. C 05 4077 MMC
  • Maureen Burch, et al. v. California State Board of Education, Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. BS034463 and related appeal
  • McNeil v. State Board of Education, San Mateo County Superior Court, Case No. 395185
  • Meinsen, et al. v. Grossmont Unified School District, et al., U.S. District Court, Southern District of California, Case No. C 96 1804 S LSP (pending)
  • Porter, et al., v. Manhattan Beach Unified School District, et al., United States District Court, Central District, Case No. CV-00-08402
  • Roxanne Serna, et al., v. Delaine Eastin, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, et al., Los Angles County Superior Court, Case No. BC174282
  • San Francisco NAACP v. San Francisco Unified School District, et al., United States District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. 78-1445 WHO
  • San Mateo-Foster City School District, et al., v. State Board of Education, San Mateo County Superior Court, Case No. 387127
  • San Rafael Elementary School District v. State Board of Education, et al., Sacramento County Superior Court, Case No. 98-CS01503 and related appeal
  • Sonoma County Superintendents of Schools, et. al. v. Special Education Hearing Office, et.al.  Sacramento County Superior Court, Case No. 04AS0393
  • Valenzuela v. Jack O’Connell, et al., San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CPF 06506050
  • Tinsley v. State of California, San Mateo County Superior Court, Case No. 206010
  • Wilkins, et al., v. California Board of Education, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No. TC014071
  • Williams, et al. v. State of California, et al., San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 312236
  • Wilson, et al. v. State Board of Education, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No. BC254081

Under Government Code section 11126(e)(2), the State Board of Education hereby provides public notice that it may meet in closed session to determine whether, based on existing facts and circumstances, any matter presents a significant exposure to litigation [see Government Code section 11126(e)(2)(B)(ii)] and, if so, to proceed with closed session consideration and action on that matter, as necessary and appropriate [see Government Code section 11126(e)(2)(B)(i)]; or, based on existing facts and circumstances, if it has decided to initiate or is deciding whether to initiate litigation [see Government Code section 11126(e)(2)(C)].

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 of employees exempt from civil service under Article VII, Section 4(e) of the California Constitution.

Schedule of Meeting Location

Wednesday, March 8, 2006
9:00 a.m. ± (Upon Adjournment of Closed Session, if held)

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Public Session

California Department of Education
1430 N Street, Room 1101
Sacramento, California
916-319-0827

Please see the detailed agenda for more information about the items to be considered and acted upon. The public is welcome.

Schedule of Meeting Location

Thursday, March 9, 20068:00 a.m. ±

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Closed Session – IF NECESSARY
(The public may not attend.)

California Department of Education1430 N Street, Room 1101
Sacramento, California
916-319-0827

Please see Closed Session Agenda above.  The Closed Session (1) may commence earlier than 8:00 a.m.; (2) may begin at or before 8:00 a.m., be recessed, and then be reconvened later in the day; or (3) may commence later than 8:00 a.m.

Schedule of Meeting Location

Thursday, March 9, 2006
8:00 a.m. ± (Upon Adjournment of Closed Session, if held)

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Public Session

California Department of Education1430 N Street, Room 1101
Sacramento, California
916-319-0827

Please see the detailed agenda for more information about the items to be considered and acted upon. The public is welcome.

Schedule of Meeting Location

Friday, March 10, 2006
8:00 a.m. ± 

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Closed Session - IF NECESSARY
(The public may not attend.)

California Department of Education1430 N Street, Room 1101
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-319-0827

Please see Closed Session Agenda above.  The Closed Session (1) may commence earlier than 8:00 a.m.; (2) may begin at or before 8:00 a.m., be recessed, and then be reconvened later in the day; or (3) may commence later than 8:00 a.m.

Schedule of Meeting Location

Friday, March 10, 2006
8:00 a.m. ±  (Upon Adjournment of Closed Session, if held)
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Public Session

California Department of Education1430 N Street, Room 1101
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-319-0827

Please see the detailed agenda for more information about the items to be considered and acted upon. The public is welcome.


 

ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND ARE PROVIDED FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY
ALL ITEMS MAY BE RE-ORDERED TO BE HEARD
ON ANY DAY OF THE NOTICED MEETING
THE ORDER OF BUSINESS MAY BE CHANGED WITHOUT NOTICE

Persons wishing to address the State Board of Education on a subject to be considered at this meeting, including any matter that may be designated for public hearing, are asked to notify the State Board of Education Office (see telephone/fax numbers below) by noon of the third working day before the scheduled meeting/hearing, stating the subject they wish to address, the organization they represent (if any), and the nature of their testimony. Time is set aside for individuals so 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 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, 1430 N Street, Room 5111, Sacramento, CA, 95814; telephone, 916-319-0827; fax, 916-319-0175.

CALIFORNIA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

FULL BOARD
Public Session

CORRECTED AGENDA
February 24, 2006 - 7:00 P.M.

March 8-10, 2006

Wednesday, March 8, 2006– 9:00 a.m.± (Upon adjournment of Closed Session if held)
California Department of Education, 1430 N Street, Room 1101, Sacramento, California

Call to Order

Salute to the Flag

Approval of Minutes (January 2006 Meeting)

Communications

Announcements

REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Public notice is hereby given that special presentations for informational purposes may take place during this session.

NOTE:  Items not heard or completed on March 8, 2006, will be carried over to March 9, 2006, or March 10, 2006.

ITEM 1 (DOC; 157KB; 7pp.)

STATE BOARD PROJECTS AND PRIORITIES.
Including, but not limited to, future meeting plans; agenda items; State Board office budget; staffing, appointments, and direction to staff; declaratory and commendatory resolutions; update on litigation; bylaw review and revision; review of the status of State Board-approved charter schools as necessary; Board Liaison Reports; and other matters of interest

ACTION
INFORMATION

 

ITEM 2 (DOC; 57KB; 1p.)

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.

INFORMATION

 

ITEM 3 (DOC; 63KB; 2pp.)

California High School Exit Examination: Examination of Alternatives Under California Education Code Section 60856

ACTION
INFORMATION

 

ITEM 4 (DOC; 64KB; 3pp.)

California High School Exit Examination: Adopt Emergency Regulations related to Senate Bill 517, and Approve Commencement of the Rulemaking Process for Amendments to Title 5, Sections 1200-1225

ACTION
INFORMATION

ITEM 5 (DOC; 56KB; 2pp.)

Standardized Testing and Reporting Program: The Approval of Performance Standards (Levels) for the Grade Eight California Standards Test in Science and the Grade Ten California Standards Test in Life Science

ACTION
INFORMATION

ITEM 6 (DOC; 79KB; 3pp.)

Standardized Testing and Reporting Program: Including but not limited to Program Update

ACTION
INFORMATION

 

ITEM 7 (DOC; 80KB; 3pp.)

Standardized Testing and Reporting Program: Approval of Contract and Scope of Work

ACTION
INFORMATION

 

ITEM 8 (DOC; 54KB; 2pp.)

Independent Evaluation of Standards and Assessment Program: Request for Proposals

ACTION
INFORMATION

 

ITEM 9 (DOC; 62KB; 4pp.)

Standardized Testing and Reporting Program: Approval of Revised Blueprints for the California Alternate Performance Assessment

ACTION
INFORMATION

 

ITEM 10
(DOC; 89KB; 6pp.)

California English Language Development Test: Including, but not Limited to, Update on California English Language Development Test

ACTION
INFORMATION

 

ITEM 11
(DOC; 55KB; 2pp.)

California English Language Development Test: Performance Level Standard Setting

ACTION
INFORMATION

***PUBLIC HEARINGS***

Public Hearings on the following agenda items will commence no earlier than 12:00 p.m.  The Public Hearings will be held at or after 12:00 p.m. as the business of the State Board permits.

ITEM 12
(DOC; 654KB; 8pp.)

Kingsburg Elementary Charter School District: Hold a Public Hearing and Join the State Superintendent of Public Instruction in Approving Renewal of All-Charter District Status for a Five-Year Period

ACTION
INFORMATION
PUBLIC
HEARING

 

ITEM 13
(DOC; 198KB; 35pp.)

Edison Charter Academy: Renewal of Charter Status Under State Board of Education Oversight for a Five-Year Period

ACTION
INFORMATION
PUBLIC
HEARING

 

ITEM 14
(DOC; 499KB; 63pp.)

High Tech High Bayshore: Approve the Appeal of San Mateo County Board of Education’s Decision to Deny Renewal of the Charter and, thus, Renew the Charter for a Five-Year Period

ACTION
INFORMATION
PUBLIC
HEARING

***END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS***

 

ITEM 15
(DOC; 58KB; 1p.)

Recommendation to Appoint Commissioners to the Advisory Commission on Charter Schools

ACTION
INFORMATION

 

ITEM 16
(DOC; 68KB; 3pp.)

Assignment of Numbers for Charter School Petitions

ACTION
INFORMATION

 

ITEM 17
(DOC; 108KB; 6pp.)

Charter Schools: Determination of Funding Requests for 2004-05 and 2005-06 for Nonclassroom-based Charter Schools

ACTION
INFORMATION

 

ITEM 18
(DOC; 115KB; 6pp.)

New West Charter Middle School: Approve with Conditions a Material Revision to the Charter to Extend the Initial Approval Period by One Year (2006-07) to June 30, 2007

ACTION
INFORMATION

 

***PUBLIC HEARING***

Public Hearing on the following agenda item will commence no earlier than 3:00 p.m. The Public Hearing will be held at or after 3:00 p.m. as the business of the State Board permits.

 

ITEM 19
(DOC; 104KB; 5pp.)

2005 History-Social Science Primary Adoption: Consideration of Board Committee Recommendations; Adoption of Edits and Corrections for Grades 6-8; Motion to Amend Action Taken by Board on November 9, 2005, regarding Curriculum Development Commission’s review of Ad Hoc Committee Edits and Corrections

ACTION INFORMATION PUBLIC HEARING

***END OF PUBLIC HEARING***

ITEM 20
(DOC; 165KB; 14pp.)

Alternative Schools Accountability Model: Adopt Proposed Amendment to California Code of Regulations, Title 5, Section 1074 Alternative Schools Accountability Model Pre-Post Assessments

ACTION
INFORMATION

 

ITEM 21
(DOC; 92KB; 4pp.)

Physical Education Framework for California Public Schools, Kindergarten through Grade Twelve: Appoint Curriculum Framework and Criteria Committee Members

ACTION
INFORMATION

 

ITEM 22
(DOC; 64KB; 3pp.)

2006 Visual and Performing Arts Primary Adoption of Instructional Materials: Appointment of Instructional Materials Advisory Panel Members and Content Review Panel Experts

ACTION
INFORMATION

 

ITEM 23
(DOC; 64KB; 3pp.)

2006 Science Primary Adoption of Instructional Materials: Appointment of Instructional Materials Advisory Panel Members and Content Review Panel Experts

ACTION
INFORMATION

 

ITEM 24
(DOC; 58KB; 2pp.)

Williams Settlement Legislation, Senate Bill 550: Remedy Insufficiency of Instructional Materials, Pursuant to Education Code Section 1240(i)(4)(D)

ACTION
INFORMATION

 

ADJOURNMENT OF DAY’S SESSION

Thursday, March 9, 2006– 8:00 a.m.± (Upon adjournment of Closed Session if held)
California Department of Education, 1430 N Street, Room 1101, Sacramento, California

REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (unless presented on the preceding day)

ITEMS DEFERRED FROM PRECEDING DAY
Any matters deferred from the previous day’s session may be considered.

CLOSED SESSION

NOTE:  Items not heard or completed on March 9, 2006, will be carried over to March 10, 2006.

The State Board of Education will also consider and take action as appropriate on the following agenda items:

ITEM 25
(DOC; 54KB; 2pp.)

No Child Left Behind Act of 2001: Approve Local Educational Agency Plans, Title 1, Section 1112

ACTION
INFORMATION

 

ITEM 26
(DOC; 54KB; 2pp.)

Consolidated Applications 2005-06: Approval

ACTION
INFORMATION

 

ITEM 27
(DOC; 56KB; 2pp.)

Mathematics and Reading Professional Development Program, Assembly Bill 466 (Chapter 737, Statutes of 2001): Approval of Training Providers and Training Curricula

ACTION
INFORMATION

 

ITEM 28
(DOC; 242KB; 9pp.)

Mathematics and Reading Professional Development Program,  Assembly Bill 466 (Chapter 737, Statutes of 2001): Approve Reimbursement Requests from Local Educational Agencies

ACTION
INFORMATION

 

ITEM 29
(DOC; 71KB; 5pp.)

The Principal Training Program, Assembly Bill 75 (Chapter 697, Statutes of 2001): Approval of Applications for Funding from Local Educational Agencies and Consortia

ACTION
INFORMATION

 

ITEM 30
(DOC; 59KB; 2pp.)

The Principal Training Program, Assembly Bill 75 (Chapter 697, Statutes of 2001): Approval of Training Providers

ACTION
INFORMATION

 

ITEM 31
(DOC; 69KB; 3pp.)

Immediate Intervention/Underperforming Schools Program (II/USP): Request to Rescind State-monitoring Status for Two II/USP Schools

ACTION
INFORMATION

 

ITEM 32
(DOC; 73KB; 4pp.)

Immediate Intervention/Underperforming Schools Program: School Assistance and Intervention Team: Request to Approve an Amended Expenditure Plan

ACTION
INFORMATION

 

ITEM 33
(DOC; 81KB; 4pp.)

Legislative Update: Including, but not limited to, Information on Legislation from the 2005-06 Legislative Session.

ACTION
INFORMATION

 

ITEM 34
(DOC; 266KB; 11pp.)

District Assistance and Intervention Team (DAIT): Standards and Criteria to be Applied by a DAIT in Local Educational Agencies in Program Improvement Corrective Action

ACTION
INFORMATION

 

ITEM 35
(DOC; 118KB; 12pp.)

No Child Left Behind Act of 2001: Adopt Proposed Revision of California Code of Regulations, Title 5, Section 6113 to Meet Highly Qualified Requirements for Local Educational Agencies Pertaining to Rural Flexibility

ACTION
INFORMATION

 

ITEM 36
(DOC; 118KB; 11pp.)

Reading First: Regulations – Approve Proposed Regulations for Reading First Achievement Index/Definition of Significant Progress

ACTION
INFORMATION

 

***PUBLIC HEARINGS***

Public Hearings on the following agenda items will commence no earlier than 9:30 a.m.  The Public Hearings will be held at or after 9:30 a.m. as the business of the State Board permits.

 

ITEM 37 (DOC; 613KB; 69pp.)

Environmental Effect of the Proposed Unification of Etna Union High School District with Etna Union Elementary School District, Fort Jones Union School District, and Quartz Valley School District in Siskiyou County

ACTION INFORMATION PUBLIC HEARING

 

ITEM 38 (DOC; 275KB; 29pp.)

Proposed Unification of the Etna Union High School District with the Etna Union Elementary School District, the Fort Jones Union School District, and the Quartz Valley School District in Siskiyou County

ACTION INFORMATION PUBLIC HEARING

***END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS***

 

ITEM 39
(DOC; 72KB; 3pp.)

No Child Left Behind Act of 2001: Update on current, relevant issues related to California’s implementation of No Child Left Behind, including, but not limited to, additional local educational agencies identified for Program Improvement; 2006 application process for Supplemental Educational Service Providers; California’s application for Hurricane Relief funding; and the State Title I conference.

ACTION
INFORMATION

 

ITEM 40
(DOC; 71KB; 4pp.)

No Child Left Behind Act of 2001: Proposed Changes to Accountability Workbook

ACTION
INFORMATION

 

ITEM 41
(DOC; 55KB; 2pp.)

California Growth Model Proposal for Adequate Yearly Progress

ACTION
INFORMATION

 

ITEM 42 (DOC; 119KB; 9pp.)

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004: Special Education State Performance Plan

ACTION
INFORMATION

 

WAIVER REQUEST CONSENT MATTERS

The following agenda items include waivers and other administrative matters that California Department of Education (CDE) staff has identified as having no opposition and presenting no new or unusual issues requiring the State Board’s attention.

CARL D. PERKINS VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION ACT

 

ITEM WC-1 (DOC; 56KB; 2pp.)

Request by Los Molinos Unified School District for a renewal waiver of Section 131(d)(1) of the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-332).
Waiver Number: Fed-43-2005
(Recommended for APPROVAL)

ACTION

 

ITEM WC-2 (DOC; 56KB; 2pp.)

Request by Cloverdale Unified School District for a renewal waiver of Section 131(d)(1) of the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-332).
Waiver Number: Fed-44-2005
(Recommended for APPROVAL)

ACTION

 

ITEM WC-3 (DOC; 56KB; 2pp.)

Request by Mammoth Unified School District for a renewal waiver of Section 131(d)(1) of the Carl D, Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-332)
Waiver Number: Fed-1-2006
(Recommended for APPROVAL)

ACTION

 

RESOURCE SPECIALIST

ITEM WC-4 (DOC; 57KB; 2pp.)

Request by Ojai Unified School District to waive Education Code (EC) Section 56362(c); allowing the caseload of the resource specialist to exceed the maximum caseload of 28 students by no more than 4 students (32 maximum). Vicki Surroz assigned at Topa Topa Elementary and Lorie Alford assigned at Matilija Junior High School.
Waiver Number: 5-12-2005
(Recommended for APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS)

ACTION

 

ITEM WC-5 (DOC; 58KB; 2pp.)

Request by Ojai Unified School District to waive Education Code Section 56362(c); allowing the caseload of the resource specialist to exceed the maximum caseload of 28 students by no more than 4 students (32 maximum). Karen Orser assigned at Chaparral High School.
Waiver Number: 6-12-2005
(Recommended for APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS)

ACTION

 

ITEM WC-6 (DOC; 58KB; 2pp.)

Requested by San Ysidro School District to waive Education Code (EC) Section 56362(c); allowing the caseload of two resource specialist to exceed the maximum caseload of 28 students by no more than 4 students (32 maximum). Sally Menze and Juan Murillo assigned at Chaparral High School.
Waiver Numbers: 3-1-2006
(Recommended for APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS)

ACTION

 

REGIONAL OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAM

ITEM WC-7 (DOC; 57KB; 2pp.)

Request by Stanislaus County Office of Education for a waiver of Education Code (EC) Section 52314.6(a) regarding the 3 percent limit on enrollment of students under the age of 16 in the Regional Occupational Program.
Waiver Number: 1-1-2006
(Recommended for APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS)

ACTION

 

SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL

ITEM WC-8 (DOC; 55KB; 2pp.)

Request by the Terra Bella Union Elementary School District under the authority of Education Code (EC) Section 53863 to waive EC Section 52852, allowing one joint school site council to function for two small schools (Terra Bella Elementary School and Carl F. Smith Middle School).
Waiver Number: 8-11-2005
(Recommended for APPROVAL)

ACTION

 

NON-CONSENT (ACTION)

The following agenda items include waivers and other administrative matters that CDE staff has identified as having opposition, being recommended for denial, or presenting new or unusual issues that should be considered by the State Board.  On a case by case basis public testimony may be considered regarding the item, subject to the limits set by the Board President or the President’s designee; and action different from that recommended by CDE staff may be taken.

 

ADULT EDUCATION INNOVATION AND ALTERNATIVE INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY PROGRAM

ITEM W-1 (DOC; 68KB; 4pp.)

Request by Vallejo City Unified School District to waive Education Code (EC) Section 52522(b) to increase from 5 percent to 7 percent the proportion of their Adult Education State Block Entitlement that may be used to implement approved Adult Education Innovation and Alternative Instructional Delivery Programs.
Waiver Number: 6-1-2006
(Recommended for APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS)
EC Section 33051(c) will apply

ACTION

 

CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL EXAMINATION

ITEM W-2 (DOC; 58KB; 2pp.)

Request by Los Angeles County Office of Education (COE) to waive California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 5, Section 1204.5(b), which restricts to three the number of times a student can take the California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) in the year they are a senior.  The Los Angeles COE would like to give their students (in alternative, court and community, and special education programs) the opportunity to take the test a fourth time on section(s) not yet passed.
Waiver Number: 2-1-2006
(Recommended for DENIAL)

ACTION

 

CERTIFICATED EMPLOYEES - EVALUATION

ITEM W-3 (DOC; 57KB; 2pp.)

Request by Mammoth Unified School District to waive Education Code (EC) Section 44664(a)(2) to allow permanent certificated employees to be evaluated every three years instead of every two years.
Waiver Number: 1-12-2005
(Recommended for APPROVAL)
EC Section 33051(c) will apply

ACTION

 

CHARTER SCHOOL TERM EXTENSION

ITEM W-4 (DOC; 58KB; 2pp.)

Request by Burlingame Elementary School District for California Virtual Academy @ San Mateo (charter school) to waive EC 47607(a)(1), the requirement that all charter school renewals granted "shall be for a period of five years".
Waiver Number: 5-1-2006
(Recommended for APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS)

ACTION

 

CLASSIFIED SENIOR MANAGEMENT

ITEM W-5 (DOC; 59KB; 3pp.)

Request by Hacienda La Puente Unified School District using the specific waiver authority of Education Code (EC) 45108.7 to waive Section 45108.5(b)(3) to permanently increase the number of classified senior management employees in the district. Current: 4 permanent. Proposed: add 3 new permanent designations for a total of 7 permanent designations.
Waiver Number: 11-11-2005
(Recommended for APPROVAL)

ACTION

 

EQUITY LENGTH OF TIME

ITEM W-6 (DOC; 57KB; 2pp.)

Request by Temecula Valley Unified School District for a renewal waiver of Education Code (EC) Section 37202, the equity length of time requirement, at one of the district’s three high schools, Great Oak High School.
Waiver Number: 4-1-2006
(Recommended for APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS)
EC Section 33051(c) will apply

ACTION

 

ITEM W-7 (DOC; 57KB; 2pp.)

Request by Escalon Unified School District to waive Education Code (EC) Section 37202(a), the equity length of time requirement, at four of the district’s elementary schools: Dent, Collegeville, Farmington and Van Allen Elementary Schools.
Waiver Number: 9-1-2006
(Recommended for APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS)

ACTION

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT

ITEM W-8 (DOC; 57KB; 2pp.)

Request by the Manhattan Beach Unified School District under the authority of Education Code 56101 to waive Section 51225.3(a)(1)(C), the high school graduation requirement of the completion of two courses in science (biology) for a student with disabilities according to his individualized education program (IEP).
Waiver Number: 2-12-2005
(Recommended for APPROVAL)

ACTION

 

HIGH PRIORITY SCHOOLS GRANT PROGRAM (HPSGP)

ITEM W-9 (DOC; 61KB; 3pp.)

Request by Lemoore Union High School District for Yokuts High School in the High Priority Schools Grant Program (HPSGP), to waive Education Code (EC) Section 52055.650, the assignment of a School Assistance and Intervention Team (SAIT) for failing to meet growth, and California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 5, Section1030.8, (the significant growth calculation). Also a request to waive the timelines in EC 52055.650(e)(1)(C) for this process.
Waiver Number: 3-12-2005
(Recommended for Denial / Partial Approval of Timelines)

ACTION


ITEM W-10 (DOC; 60KB; 3pp.)

Request by Lemoore Union High School District for Jamison High School in the High Priority Schools Grant Program 52055.650, the assignment of a School Assistance (HPSGP), to waive Education Code (EC) Section and Intervention Team (SAIT) for failing to meet growth, and California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 5, Section1030.8, (the significant growth calculation). Also a request to waive the timelines in EC 52055.650(e)(1)(C) for this process.
Waiver Number: 4-12-2005
(Recommended for Denial / Partial Approval of Timelines)

ACTION

OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL

ITEM W-11 (DOC; 58KB; 2pp.)

Request by two districts to waive a portion of Education Code (EC) Section 35330(d) to allow out-of-state travel for students participating in the Environmental and Spatial Technology (EAST) Conference in Hot Springs, Arkansas, February 28 to March 2, 2006.
Waiver Number: see attached list for specific school districts
(Recommended for APPROVAL)

ACTION

 

PRINCIPAL TRAINING PROGRAM

ITEM W-12 (DOC; 58KB; 2pp.)

Request by Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District to waive Education Code (EC) sections 44512(c) and 44515(a) and (b) regarding the timelines for twelve school administrators involved in the Principal Training Program, established by Assembly Bill 75 (Statutes of 2001).
Waiver Number: 13-11-2005
(Recommended for APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS)

ACTION

 

STATE TESTING APPORTIONMENT INFORMATION REPORT

ITEM W-13 (DOC; 56KB; 2pp).

Request by twelve districts to waive the State Testing Apportionment Information Report deadline of December 31st in the California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 5, Section 11517.5(b)(1)(A) regarding the California English Language Development Test (CELDT), or CCR Title 5, Section 1225(b)(2)(A) regarding the California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE), or CCR, Title 5, Section 862(c)(2)(A) regarding the Standardized Testing and Reporting Program (STAR).
Waiver Number: see attached list for specific school districts
(Recommended for APPROVAL)

ACTION

END OF WAIVER REQUESTS

 

ITEM 43
(DOC; 137KB; 14pp)

Emergency Regulations and Commencement of New Rule-making: California Fresh Start (CFS) Pilot Program, Senate Bill (SB) 281 (Maldonado) Approval of the Proposed Amendment to Add Sections 15566 through 15569 to Title 5. Education, Division 1. California Department of Education, Chapter 15. Child Nutrition Programs, Subchapter 1. Food Sales, Food Service, Nutrition Education, Article 5. California Fresh Start Pilot Program

ACTION
INFORMATION

 

ITEM 44
(DOC; 115KB; 10pp)

Proposed Guidelines for the Evaluation of the California Fresh Start (CFS) Pilot Program, Established by Senate Bill (SB) 281 (Maldonado)

ACTION
INFORMATION

 

ITEM 45 (DOC; 87KB; 4pp)

Chief Business Officer Training Program: Approve Criteria and Application Process

ACTION
INFORMATION

 

ITEM 46 (DOC; 274KB; 22pp)

California State Plan 1999-2006 for the Workforce Investment Act, Title II: Adult Education and Family Literacy Act: Extension and Updates

ACTION
INFORMATION

 

ITEM 47
(DOC; 52KB; 1p)

Before and After School Programs: Confirm a Staff Member to Serve as Consultant to the Advisory Committee on Before and After School Programs

ACTION
INFORMATION

 

***PUBLIC HEARING***

Public Hearings on the following agenda item will commence no earlier than 3:00 p.m.  The Public Hearings will be held at or after 3:00 p.m. as the business of the State Board permits.

ITEM 48
(DOC; 114KB; 1p).

Reading/Language Arts Framework for California Public Schools, Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve: Public Hearing and Adoption of Updated Framework

ACTION INFORMATION PUBLIC HEARING

***END OF PUBLIC HEARING***

 

ADJOURNMENT OF DAY’S SESSION

Friday, March 10, 2006– 8:00 a.m.± (Upon adjournment of Closed Session if held)
California Department of Education, 1430 N Street, Room 1101, Sacramento, California

REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (unless presented on the preceding day)

ITEMS DEFERRED FROM PRECEDING DAYS
Any matters deferred from the previous day’s session may be considered.

***ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING***

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; fax 916-319-0175.  To be added to the speaker’s list, please fax or mail your written request to the above-referenced address/fax number.  This agenda is posted on the State Board of Education’s Web site. [http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/]

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