Corrected Agenda
June 30, 2006 – 1:00 pm
State Board Members
Glee Johnson, President
Kenneth Noonan, Vice President
Alan Bersin
Ruth Bloom
Yvonne Chan
Don Fisher
Ruth E. Green
Joe Nuñez
Johnathan Williams
Paul Gardner, III, Student Member
Secretary & Executive Officer
Hon. Jack O’Connell
Executive Director
Roger Magyar
| SCHEDULE OF MEETING | LOCATION |
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Wednesday, July 12, 2006 STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION |
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
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 which follows will be considered and acted upon in closed session:
- 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 (Second Appellate District, Case No. B1818435)
- California Parents for the Equalization of Educational Materials v. California State Board of Education, et al. U.S. Eastern District of California, Case No. 2:06-CV-00532-FCD-KJM
- Californians for Justice Education Fund v. State Board of Education, et. al., Alameda County Superior Court Case No. RG06265395
- Centinela Valley Union High School District v. State Board of Education, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No. BS093483
- Coachella Valley Unified School District, et.al., v. State of California, et.al. Case No. CPF-05-505334
- 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
- Hindu American Foundation, et al., v. California State Board of Education, et al., Sacramento Superior Court Case No. 06CS00386
- K.C. et al. v. Jack O’Connell, et al., U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. C 05 4077 MMC
- Kidd, et al., v. California Department of Education, et al., Alameda Superior Court Case No. 2002049636
- Medina, et al., v. State of California Department of Education et al., San Francisco Superior Court Case No. CPF-06-506068
- Options for Youth, et al., v. California Department of Education, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC 347454
- 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
- Sonoma County Superintendents of Schools, et. al. v. Special Education Hearing Office, et.al. Sacramento County Superior Court, Case No. 04AS0393
- Valenzuela, et al., v. Jack O’Connell, et al., San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CPF 06506050
- Case Name Unspecified: Disclosure of case names would jeopardize existing settlement negotiations
Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation: Under Government Code sections 11126(e)(1) and (e)(2)(B), 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. Under Government Code sections 11126(e)(1) and (e)(2)(C), 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 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.
| SCHEDULE OF MEETING | LOCATION |
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Wednesday, July 12, 2006 STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION |
California Department of Education |
Please see the detailed agenda for more information about the items to be considered and acted upon. The public is welcome.
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Thursday, July 13, 2006 STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION |
California Department of Education |
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 |
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Thursday, July 13, 2006 STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION |
California Department of Education |
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
AGENDA
CORRECTED AGENDA
June 30, 2006 – 1:00 pm
July 12-13, 2006
Wednesday, July 12, 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 (meetings from March, April and May 2006)
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 July 12, 2006, will be carried over to July 13, 2006.
ITEM 1 (DOC; 152KB; 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; 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; 93KB; 5pp.) |
Appoint William Padia as Deputy Superintendent of the Assessment and Accountability Branch in accordance with Article IX, Section 2.1, of the Constitution of the State of California |
ACTION INFORMATION |
ITEM 4 (DOC; 96KB; 8pp.) |
Legislative update, including, but not limited to information on legislation from the 2005-06 session
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ACTION INFORMATION |
ITEM 5 (DOC; 157KB; 19pp.) |
California Fresh Start (CFS) Pilot Program, Senate Bill (SB) 281 (Maldonado) Regulations: Approve proposed amendments
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ACTION INFORMATION |
ITEM 6 (DOC; 142KB; 8pp.) |
Reading First: Approve recommendations for Spanish assessments and teacher training that have been considered by the English Learner Advisory Committee |
ACTION INFORMATION |
ITEM 7 (DOC; 138KB; 16pp.) |
Reading First: Regulations – Approve Proposed Amendments to Regulations for Reading First Achievement Index/Definition of Significant Progress for a Second 15-Day Comment Period |
ACTION INFORMATION |
ITEM 8 (DOC; 120KB; 9pp.) |
No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, Title II, Part A: Approve Proposed Plan of Detailed Activities to Meet the Highly Qualified Teacher Requirements by the End of the One Year Extension, June 30, 2007
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ACTION INFORMATION |
| ITEM 9 (DOC; 917KB; 75pp.) | School Accountability Report Card: Approve Proposed Template and Data Definitions for the 2006-07 School Year |
ACTION INFORMATION |
| ITEM 10 (DOC; 76KB; 5pp.) | Update on issues related to California’s implementation of No Child Left Behind and other federal programs – Including, but not limited to, an update on approval from the U.S. Department of Education (ED) of amendments to California’s Accountability Workbook
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ACTION INFORMATION |
ITEM 11 (DOC; 69KB; 3pp.) |
High Priority Schools Grant Program (HPSGP): Amend Definition of Significant Growth and Criteria to Determine Academic Growth for HPSGP Schools Without a Valid Academic Performance Index: Approve regulations
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ACTION INFORMATION |
ITEM 12 (DOC; 255KB; 3pp.) |
Nonpublic School and Agency Certification: Approve commencement of the Rulemaking Process for Amendments to Title 5 California Code of Regulations, Part 30 of Education Code Sections 56365 Through 56366.12 |
ACTION INFORMATION |
ITEM 13 (DOC; 204KB; 21pp.) |
Appeal of Approval by the Merced County and Stanislaus County Committees on School District Organization of a Transfer of Territory from the Turlock Unified School District to the Delhi Unified School District |
ACTION INFORMATION |
ITEM 14 (DOC; 55KB; 2pp.) |
Appeal from a decision of the Orange County Committee on School District Organization to deny a petition to transfer territory from the ABC Unified School District in Los Angeles County to the Los Alamitos Unified School District in Orange County |
ACTION INFORMATION |
ITEM 15 (DOC; 55KB; 2pp.) |
Appeal from a decision of the Santa Clara County Committee on School District Organization to deny a petition to transfer territory from the Morgan Hill Unified School District to the San Jose Unified School District in Santa Clara County |
ACTION INFORMATION |
ITEM 16 (DOC; 73KB; 2pp.) |
Chief Business Officer Training Program – Approve Training Provider |
ACTION INFORMATION |
ITEM 17 (DOC; 76KB; 2pp.) |
Chief Business Officer Training Program – Approve Training Candidates
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ACTION INFORMATION |
ITEM 18 (DOC; 62KB; 2pp.) |
No Child Left Behind Act of 2001: Approve Local Educational Agency Plans, Title 1, Section 1112
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ACTION INFORMATION |
ITEM 19 (DOC; 60KB; 2pp.) |
Consolidated Applications 2005-06: Approval |
ACTION INFORMATION |
ITEM 20 (DOC; 80KB; 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 21 (DOC; 267KB; 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 22 (DOC; 69KB; 5pp.) |
Child Nutrition Advisory Council: Approve Amendments To Bylaws |
ACTION INFORMATION |
ITEM 23 (DOC; 97KB; 5pp.) |
Standardized Testing and Reporting Program: Approval of the revisions to the California Alternate Performance Assessment English-language arts Blueprint for Level 1 |
ACTION INFORMATION |
ITEM 24 (DOC; 51KB; 1p.) |
Advisory Commission on Special Education: Appointment of two commissioners
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ACTION INFORMATION |
ITEM 25 (DOC; 102KB; 5pp.) |
Assignment of Numbers for Charter School Petitions
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ACTION INFORMATION |
ITEM 26 (DOC; 96KB; 6pp.) |
Charter Schools: Determination of Funding Requests for 2005-06 (and beyond) for Nonclassroom-based Charter Schools
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ACTION INFORMATION |
***PUBLIC HEARING***
Public Hearing on the following agenda items will commence no earlier than 2:00 p.m. The Public Hearing will be held at or after 2:00 p.m. as the business of the State Board permits.
ITEM 27 (DOC; 3,551KB; 137pp.) |
Petition by Green Dot Public Schools to establish a Statewide Benefit Charter School under the oversight of the State Board of Education: Hold Public Hearing, Make Finding, and Approve |
ACTION INFORMATION PUBLIC HEARING |
***END OF PUBLIC HEARING***
ITEM 28 (DOC; 91KB; 3pp.) |
State Board of Education-Approved Charter Schools: Update |
ACTION INFORMATION |
ITEM 29 (DOC; 123KB; 14pp.) |
Academy of Culture and Technology: Revocation Pursuant to Education Code Section 47607(d) and Direction to Proceed with Closure |
ACTION INFORMATION |
***PUBLIC HEARING***
Public Hearing on the following agenda items will commence no earlier than 2:30 p.m. The Public Hearing will be held at or after 2:30 p.m. as the business of the State Board permits.
***END OF PUBLIC HEARING***
ITEM 31 (DOC; 60KB; 2pp.)
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Proposed Revision of State Board of Education Waiver Policy Number 99-03 - Physical Education Requirements – Block Schedules
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ACTION INFORMATION |
ADJOURNMENT OF DAY’S SESSION
Thursday, July 13, 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 July 12, 2006, will be carried over to July 13, 2006.
The State Board of Education will also consider and take action as appropriate on the following agenda items:
ITEM 32 (DOC; 72KB; 3pp.) |
California High School Exit Examination: Review local educational agency failure to grant diplomas for certain students under California Education Code (EC) Section 60852.3 |
ACTION INFORMATION |
ITEM 33 (DOC; 230KB; 6pp.) |
California High School Exit Examination: Including, but not limited to, CAHSEE Program and independent evaluation update |
ACTION INFORMATION |
ITEM 34 (DOC; 222KB; 18pp.) |
Standardized Testing and Reporting Program: Adopt Amendments to Title 5 Regulations
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ACTION INFORMATION |
ITEM 35 (DOC; 99KB; 5pp.) |
Standardized Testing and Reporting Program: Including, but not limited to, program update
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ACTION INFORMATION |
ITEM 36 (DOC; 726KB; 3pp.) |
Standardized Testing and Reporting Program: Approval of grades five, six, and seven Proposed Blueprints for the Reading/language arts and Mathematics Standards-based Tests in Spanish |
ACTION INFORMATION |
ITEM 37 (DOC; 76KB; 5pp.) |
California English Language Development Test: Including, but not Limited to, Update on California English Language Development Test and Review of Possible Modifications to Guidelines for Reclassification of English Learners |
ACTION INFORMATION |
ITEM 38 |
State Board's Budget and Staffing Under New State Budget
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ACTION INFORMATION |
WAIVER REQUEST CONSENT MATTERS
The following agenda items include waivers and other administrative matters that California Department of Education (CDE) staff have identified as having no opposition and presenting no new or unusual issues requiring the State Board’s attention.
REGIONAL OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAM
ITEM WC-1 (DOC; 62KB; 2pp.) |
Request by Stanislaus County Office of Education for a renewal 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 (ROP). Waiver Number: 15-5-2006 (Recommended for APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS) EC 33051(c) will apply |
ACTION |
RESOURCE SPECIALIST CASELOAD
ITEM WC-2 (DOC; 60KB; 2pp.) |
Request by North Monterey County 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). Justin Matlow assigned at the Prunedale Elementary School. Waiver Number: 6-5-2006 (Recommended for APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS) |
ACTION |
ITEM WC-3 (DOC; 60KB; 2pp.) |
Request by Cucamonga 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). Donna Brazill assigned at Los Amigos Elementary School. Waiver Number: 19-5-2006 (Recommended for APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS) |
ACTION |
SAFE AND DRUG FREE SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES
ITEM WC-4 (DOC; 63KB; 2pp.) |
Request by Redding Elementary School District to waive No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB); Title IV, Part A, Section 4115(a)(1)(c), to use Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities funds to support the cost of Building Effective Schools Together (BEST) - a positive behavior support program for students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Waiver Number: 8-4-2006 (Recommended for APPROVAL WITH CONDITONS) |
ACTION |
SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL
ITEM WC-5 (DOC; 58KB; 2pp.) |
Request by Lassen View Union Elementary School District under the authority of Education Code (EC) Section 52863 for a renewal waiver of EC Section 52852, relating to the required school site council for each school to allow one joint school site council to function for two small schools (Kindergarten through eighth and community day school). Waiver Number: 28-4-2006 (Recommended for APPROVAL) |
ACTION |
STATE MEAL MANDATE (Saturday School Session)
ITEM WC-6 (DOC; 62KB; 2pp.) |
Request by Bishop Union Elementary Unified School District under the waiver authority of Education Code (EC) Section 49548 to waive Education Code (EC) Section 49550, the requirement that needy pupils must be provided with a nutritionally adequate free or reduced-price meal during each school day (State Meal Mandate) during the Saturday school session at the Home Street Middle School. Waiver Number 20-5-2006 (Recommended for APPROVAL) |
ACTION |
NON-CONSENT (ACTION)
The following agenda items include waivers and other administrative matters that CDE staff have 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.
ALGEBRA l – SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS
ITEM W-1 (DOC; 63KB; 3pp.) |
Request by Sacramento City Unified School District to waive Education Code (EC) Section 51224.5(b), the requirement that all students be required to complete a course in Algebra I (or equivalent) to be given a diploma of graduation for seven special education student(s) based on ECSection 56101, the special education waiver authority. Waiver Number: 7-5-2006 (Recommended for APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS) |
ACTION |
CHARTER SCHOOL (Single Gender)
ITEM W-2 (DOC; 72KB; 3pp.) |
Request by the New Village Charter School for a waiver of Education Section (EC) Section 47605(d)(1)(2)(A), to waive the statutory prohibition on gender discrimination and the statutory requirement for charter schools to admit all pupils who wish to attend in order to operate a charter school that admits and serves only female students. Waiver Number: 10-5-2005 (Recommended for Denial)
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ACTION |
CLASSIFIED SENIOR MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES
ITEM W-3 (DOC; 67KB; 3pp.) |
Request by the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) using the specific waiver authority of the Education Code (EC) 45108.7 to waive Section 45108.5(b)(4) to increase permanently the number of Classified Senior Management Employees in the district. Current: 66 permanent. Proposed: add 7 new permanent designations for a total of 73 permanent designations. Waiver Number: 13-5-2006 (Recommended for APPROVAL) |
ACTION |
COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL
ITEM W-4 (DOC; 66KB; 3pp.) |
Request by Grant Joint Union High School District for a renewal waiver of portions of Education Code (EC) Section 48661(a) to permit the operation of a community day school (CDS) on the same site as a continuation high school, Vista Nueva Career & Technology High School. Waiver Number 11-6-2006 (Recommended for APPROVAL) EC 33051(c) will apply |
ACTION |
EQUITY LENGTH OF TIME
ITEM W-5 (DOC; 66KB; 3pp.) |
Request by Temecula Valley Unified School District for a renewal of a waiver of Education Code (EC) Section 37202, the equity length of time requirement, at one of the district’s three high schools, Chaparral High School. Waiver Number: 9-5-2006 (Recommended for APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS) EC 33051(c) will apply |
ACTION |
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
ITEM W-6 (DOC; 64KB; 2pp.) |
Request by Hot Springs School District to waive Education Code (EC) Section 60061(a)(3), the requirement that free instructional materials be given equally to all school districts in any state. Waiver would allow a very small school district to obtain more free instructional materials than the normal based on their size, for the adoption from the 2005 History Social Science materials list. Waiver Number: 29-4-2006 (Recommended for APPROVAL) EC 33051(c) will not apply |
ACTION |
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS SUFFICIENCY (Audit Findings)
ITEM W-7 (DOC; 63KB; 3pp.) |
Request by Mono County Office of Education for a retroactive waiver of the audit penalty for the 2004/2005 fiscal year of Education Code (EC) Section 60119 regarding the annual public hearing on the availability of textbooks and instructional materials. The county office held the required public hearing during school hours. Waiver Number: 7-3-2006 (Recommended for APPROVAL) |
ACTION |
ITEM W-8 (DOC; 60KB; 2pp.) |
Request by Siskiyou County Office of Education for a retroactive waiver of the audit penalty for the 2004/2005 fiscal year for Education Code (EC) Section 60119 regarding the annual public hearing and board resolution on the availability of textbooks and instructional materials for all students at all grade levels and subjects. The county held their required annual public hearing during school hours. Waiver Number: 2-6-2006 (Recommended for APPROVAL) |
ACTION |
ITEM W-9 (DOC; 62KB; 2pp.) |
Request by Mendocino County Office of Education for a retroactive waiver of the audit penalty for the 2004/2005 fiscal year for Education Code (EC) Section 60119 regarding the annual public hearing and board resolution on the availability of textbooks and instructional materials for all students at all grade levels and subjects. The county office held the hearing during school hours. Waiver Number: 50-3-2006 (Recommended for APPROVAL) |
ACTION |
INSTRUCTIONAL TIME PENALTY
ITEM W-10 (DOC; 62KB; 2pp.) |
Request by Liberty Elementary School District under the authority of Education Code (EC) Section 64206 to waive Education Code (EC) Section 46200(c), the Longer Instructional Year Incentive Program audit penalty for failing to meet the requirement of 180 days of instruction for the 2004-2005 school year. Liberty Elementary School was one day short for that year. Waiver Number: 1-4-2006 (Recommended for APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS) |
ACTION |
ITEM W-11 (DOC; 80KB; 4pp.) |
Request by Santa Cruz Elementary School District under the authority of Education Code (EC) 46206 to waive three EC sections of audit penalties for Monarch Elementary Alternative School related to the Longer Instructional Day and Year Incentive program in the 2004-05 school year:
Waiver Number: 27-4-2006 (Recommended for APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS) |
ACTION |
INSTRUCTIONAL TIME PENALTY (Charter Schools)
ITEM W-12 (DOC; 102KB; 3pp.) |
Request by the Sacramento River Discovery Charter School under the authority of Education Code (EC) Section 47612.6 to waive EC 47612.5(c) the audit penalty for offering fewer than the minimum required number of annual instructional minutes in the 2004-05 fiscal year for grades 9-12 in charter schools (shortfall of 3,300 minutes). Waiver Number: 10-3-2006 (Recommended for APPROAL WITH CONDITIONS) |
ACTION |
LIMITATIONS ON SCHOOL BOUNDARIES
ITEM W-13 (DOC; 67KB; 3pp.) |
Request by the Turlock Unified School District (USD) using the specific waiver authority of Education Code (EC) 33050 to waive Section 15301(c), the limitations on boundaries of a school facilities improvement district, allowing the Turlock USD to form a School Facilities Improvement District that includes property in an existing Community Facilities District, for bonding purposes. Waiver Number: 14-5-2006 (Recommended for APPROVAL WITH CONDITONS) |
ACTION |
NINTH GRADE CLASS SIZE REDUCTION PROGRAM
ITEM W-14 (DOC; 62KB; 2pp.) |
Request by Liberty Union High School District (LUHSD) for a renewal of a waiver of Education Code (EC) Section 52084(a), the Ninth Grade Class Size Reduction Program (Morgan-Hart), to receive funding for a full year, double period of "Intensified Algebra" for targeted low performing students, and English (three courses total). Waiver Number: 11-5-2006 (Recommended for APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS) |
ACTION |
PETITION
ITEM W-15 (DOC; 66KB; 3pp.) |
Petition request under Education Code (EC) sections 60421(d) and 60200(g) by Lake Tahoe Unified School District to purchase Instructional Resources (Everyday Mathematics, Grades K-3, c.2001, and Grades 4-6, c.2002) using Instructional Materials Funding Realignment Program (IMFRP) monies. Waiver Number: 12-5-2006 (Recommended for APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS) |
ACTION |
SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL (Composition)
ITEM W-16 (DOC; 61KB; 2pp.) |
Request by Lompoc Unified School District under the authority of Education Code (EC) Section 52863 to waive EC Section 52852, to allow the schoolsite advisory team to function in place of the schoolsite council and to waive the parity requirements of this advisory group in regards to proportion of parent members to schoolsite members. Waiver Number: 29-2-2006 (Recommended for APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS) |
ACTION |
ITEM W-17 (DOC; 59KB; 2pp.) |
Request by Tulelake Basin Joint Unified School District under the authority of Education Code (EC) Section 52863 for a renewal waiver of EC Section 52852, allowing one joint school site council to function for three small rural schools participating in the School Based Coordinated Program, and allowing the district to continue to operate a school site council which includes two, rather than four students for each school participating in the School Based Coordination Act. Waiver Number: 3-5-2006 (Recommended for APPROVAL) |
ACTION |
STATE TESTING REPORTING DEADLINES
ITEM W-18 (DOC; 60KB; 2pp.) |
Request by ten school districts and two charter school 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 Numbers: see attached list for specific school districts (Recommended for APPROVAL)
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ACTION |
ADJOURNMENT OF DAY’S SESSION
***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/]
