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California Department of Education
Executive Office
SBE-006 Specific (REV.02/2014) / ITEM #W-12

CALIFORNIA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

MAY 2016 AGENDA
Specific Waiver
SUBJECT
Request by four 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:Brawley Union HighSchool District 11-1-2016
Lost Hills Union Elementary School District 8-2-2016
Mariposa County Office of Education 15-1-2016
Mt. Shasta Union Elementary School District 12-1-2016 /

Action

Consent

SUMMARY OF THE ISSUE(S)

Specific authority is provided in California Education Code (EC) Section 52863 to allow the State Board of Education (SBE) to waive the Schoolsite Council (SSC) requirements contained in ECSection 52852 of the School-Based Coordination Program (SBCP) Act that would hinder the success of the program implementation. These waivers must be renewed every two years.

Authority for Waiver:EC Section 52863

RECOMMENDATION

Approval Approval with conditions Denial

The California Department of Education (CDE) recommends approval with conditions,see Attachment 1.

SUMMARY OF KEY ISSUES

The Brawley Union High School District is requestinga shared SSC with composition change for two small schools: Desert Valley High School (8 teachers serving 174 students in grades nine through twelve) and Renaissance (Community Day) School

(1 teacher serving 24 students in grades nine through twelve). Both schools are alternative education programs, with studentsmoving in and out of the schools every six weeks. The school’s administration and staff collaborate and share resourcesin many ways,being located on the same campus in a rural area.

The Lost Hills Union Elementary School District is requesting to renew a shared SSC for two schools: Lost Hills Elementary School (15 teachers serving 378 students in transitional kindergarten through grade five) and A. M. Thomas Middle School

(7 teachers serving 170 students in grades six through eight). Both schools share a principal, several staff members, and are located on the same campus in a rural area.

The Mariposa County Office of Education is requesting an SSC composition change for a small school: Monarch Academy (6 teachers serving 55 students in preschool to adult). It is a county school for severely handicapped students,located in a rural area.

The Mt. Shasta Union Elementary School District is requestingan SSC composition change for Mt. Shasta Elementary School (10 teachers serving 210 students in kindergarten through grade three). The school has limited staffing and is located in a rural area.

SUMMARY OF PREVIOUS STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION DISCUSSION AND ACTION

The CDE has previously presented requests from local educational agencies(LEAs) to waive some of the SSC requirements in ECSection 52863 or to allow one shared SSC for multiple schools. All of these requests have been granted with conditions. The conditions take into consideration the rationale provided by the LEAs, a majority of which are due to the size, type, location, or other capacities of the schools.

FISCAL ANALYSIS (AS APPROPRIATE)

There is no statewide fiscal impact of waiver approval.

ATTACHMENT(S)

Attachment 1:Local Educational Agencies Requesting a Schoolsite Council Waiver (3 Pages)

Attachment 2:Brawley Union High School DistrictSpecific Waiver Request 11-1-2016 (2 Pages) (Original waiver request is signed and on file in the Waiver Office.)

Attachment 3:Lost Hills Union Elementary School District Specific Waiver Request
8-2-2016 (2 Pages) (Original waiver request is signed and on file in the Waiver Office.)

Attachment 4:Mariposa County Office of Education Specific Waiver Request
15-1-2016 (2 Pages) (Original waiver request is signed and on file in the Waiver Office.)

Attachment 5:Mt. Shasta Union Elementary School DistrictSpecific Waiver Request
12-1-2016 (2 Pages) (Original waiver request is signed and on file in the Waiver Office.)

Revised: 4/4/2016 4:50 PM

Schoolsite Council

Attachment 1

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Local Educational Agencies Requesting a Schoolsite Council Waiver

Waiver Number / Local Educational Agency (LEA) for School(s)
(County-District-School Code[s]) / LEAs Request for a Schoolsite Council (SSC) Waiver / California Department of Education Recommendation / Previous Waiver
Yes or No
Period of Request/
Period Recommended / Collective Bargaining Unit Position/
Current Agreement / SSC/Advisory Committee Position / Local Board Approval Date
11-1-2016 / Brawley Union High School District for Desert Valley (Continuation) High School (1363081 1331354) and Renaissance (Community Day) School (1363081-1330141) / Shared SSC with composition change / Approval with conditions: the SSC must consist of one principal, two classroom teachers (selected by peers), one parent/community member (selected by parents), and two students (selected by peers). / No
Requested:
08/24/2015
to
06/30/2020
Recommended:
08/24/2015
to
08/23/2017 / Brawley Union High School Teachers Association
Sherrie Newell
President
12/15/2015
Support / Desert Valley (Continuation) High School SSC
11/18/2015
No Objection / 01/13/2016
8-2-2016 / Lost Hills Union Elementary School District for Lost Hills Elementary School (1563594 6060420) and A. M. Thomas Middle School (1563594 6102792) / Shared SSC / Approval with conditions: the SSC must consist of one principal, three classroom teachers (selected by peers), one other school representative (selected by peers), three parents/community members (selected by parents), and two students (selected by peers). / Yes
Requested:
04/01/2016
to
04/01/2018
Recommended:
04/01/2016
to
03/31/2018 / California School Employees Association
Minerva Zermeno
President
01/21/2016
Support
California Teachers Association
Robert Bewley
President
01/21/2016
Support / Lost Hills Elementary School and A. M. Thomas Middle School Shared SSC
01/19/2016
No Objection / 02/09/2016
15-1-2016 / Mariposa County Office of Education for Monarch Academy (2210223 6105308) / SSC composition change / Approval with conditions: the SSC must consist of one principal, one classroom teacher (selected by peers), one other school representative (selected by peers), and three parents/community members (selected by parents). / No
Requested:
07/01/2015
to
06/30/2017
Recommended:
07/01/2015
to
06/30/2017 / California State Employees Association
John Stewart
President
05/05/2015
Support
California Teachers Association
Lynda Dougherty-Kelley
President
05/05/2015
Support / Monarch Academy SSC
03/31/2015
No Objection / 04/16/2015
12-1-2016 / Mt. Shasta Union Elementary School District for Mt. Shasta Elementary School (4770425 6050884) / SSC composition change / Approval with conditions: the SSC must consist of one principal, two classroom teachers (selected by peers), one other school representative (selected by peers), and four parents/community members (selected by parents). / No
Requested:
01/01/2016
to
01/01/2018
Recommended:
01/01/2016
to
12/31/2017 / California School Employees Association
Linda Smyth
President
12/07/2015
Support
Mt. Shasta Elementary School Teachers Association
Stacia Hardy
President
12/17/2015
Support / Mt. Shasta Elementary School SSC
12/01/2015
No Objection / 01/12/2015

Created by the California Department of Education

January 19, 2016

Revised: 4/4/2016 4:50 PM

11-1-2016 Brawley Union High School District

Attachment 2

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California Department of Education

WAIVER SUBMISSION - Specific

CD Code: 1363081Waiver Number: 11-1-2016Active Year: 2016

Date In: 1/14/2016 9:54:50 AM

Local Education Agency: Brawley Union High School District

Address: 480 North Imperial Ave.

Brawley, CA92227

Start: 8/24/2015 End: 6/30/2020

Waiver Renewal: N

Previous Waiver Number: 86-1-2013 Previous SBE Approval Date: 1/29/2013

Waiver Topic: Schoolsite Council Statute

Ed Code Title: Shared Schoolsite Council with Reduced Number and Composition

Ed Code Section: 52852

Ed Code Authority: 52863

Ed Code or CCR to Waive: A schoolsite council shall be established at each school which participates in school-based program coordination. The council shall be composed of the principal and representatives of: teachers selected by teachers at the school; other school personnel selected by other school personnel at the school; parents of pupils attending the school selected by such parents; and, in secondary schools, pupils selected by pupils attending the school.

At the elementary level the council shall be constituted to ensureparity between (a) the principal, classroom teachers and otherschool personnel; and (b) parents or other community members selectedby parents. At the secondary level the council shall be constituted to ensure

parity between (a) the principal, classroom teachers and other schoolpersonnel; and (b) equal numbers of parents, or other communitymembers selected by parents, and pupils.

Outcome Rationale: Renaissance Community Day School is comprised of 24 students and Desert Valley Alternative Education High School is comprised of 174 students. Brawley Union High School District is requesting that these two schools combine resources to form one school site council. Both schools reside on the same sit and frequently collaborate with joint department meetings. Teachers' meetings, Parent Teacher club meetings and many school events are conducted as one school. Renaissance only employs one teacher and it is in the best interest of both schools to combine efforts in order to establish better communication between staff and parents and ensure academic achievement is continually being monitored and improved upon. The district is also requesting that the composition of their joint School Site Council be waived. Because both schools are alternative education schools, they tend to have revolving enrollment. It has been difficult establishing the required number of parents needed on the committee since the students are transferring into and out of the alternative education
program every six weeks. We realize site councils are a requirement for school participation and are making every effort to ahve a viable council with the staff and parents available. Proposed Composition: 1 principal, 2 teachers (1 from Renaissance and 1 from Desert Valley High School), 1 parent, 2 students.

Student Population: 198

City Type: Rural

Local Board Approval Date: 1/13/2016

Council Reviewed By: School SIte Council

Council Reviewed Date: 11/18/2015

Council Objection: N

Council Objection Explanation:

Audit Penalty YN: N

Categorical Program Monitoring: N

Submitted by: Ms.JonineTrevino

Position: Special Projects Coordinator

E-mail:

Telephone: 760-312-6084 x4067

Fax:

Bargaining Unit Date: 12/15/2015

Name: Brawley Union High School Teachers Association

Representative: Sherrie Newell

Title: Union President

Position: Support

Comments:

Revised: 4/4/2016 4:50 PM

8-2-2016 Lost Hills Union Elementary School District

Attachment 3

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California Department of Education

WAIVER SUBMISSION - Specific

CD Code: 1563594Waiver Number: 8-2-2016Active Year: 2016

Date In: 2/10/2016 1:06:18 PM

Local Education Agency: Lost Hills Union Elementary School District

Address: 20951 Pavilion Way

Lost Hills, CA93249

Start: 4/1/2016 End: 4/1/2018

Waiver Renewal: Y

Previous Waiver Number: 10-4-2014-W-11 Previous SBE Approval Date: 7/10/2014

Waiver Topic: Schoolsite Council Statute

Ed Code Title: Shared Schoolsite Council

Ed Code Section: 52852

Ed Code Authority: 52863

Ed Code or CCR to Waive: Lost Hills Union School District requests a waiver on Education Code Section 52852, allowing one joint school site council to function for two schools. Lost Hills Elementary and A.M. Thomas Middle School.

Outcome Rationale: Lost Hills Elementary School enrolls 378 students in grades Transitional Kindergarten through fifth grade. The school employs 15 teachers and shares a Principal, Psychologist, Speech Therapist, RSP Teacher, and an SDC Teacher with A.M. Thomas Middle School. A.M. Thomas Middle School enrolls 170 students in grade six through eight and employs 7 teachers. Both schools also share a common attendance area and are located on the same campus.

The combined SSC will address items pertaining to common curriculum, staff development, and instructional improvement. The joint school site council will elect its parents-community , students and staff members from both schools and will maintain the parity requirements of EC 56862. The joint SSC will be composed of the following ten members: one shared principal, three classroom teachers, one other staff (classified staff serves both schools), three parents-community members, and two students.

Student Population: 548

City Type: Rural

Local Board Approval Date: 2/9/2016

Council Reviewed By: School Site Council

Council Reviewed Date: 1/19/2016

Council Objection: N

Council Objection Explanation:

Audit Penalty YN: N

Categorical Program Monitoring: N

Submitted by: Ms.Fidelina Saso

Position: Assistant Superintendent

E-mail:

Telephone: 661-797-3035

Fax: 661-797-2581

Bargaining Unit Date: 01/21/2016

Name: California School Employees Association

Representative: Minerva Zermeno

Title: CSEA President

Position: Support

Comments:

Bargaining Unit Date: 01/21/2016

Name: California Teachers Association

Representative: Robert Bewley

Title: CTA President

Position: Support

Comments:

Revised: 4/4/2016 4:50 PM

15-1-2016 Mariposa County Office of Education

Attachment 4

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California Department of Education

WAIVER SUBMISSION - Specific

CD Code: 2210223Waiver Number: 15-1-2016Active Year: 2016

Date In: 1/22/2016 12:28:14 PM

Local Education Agency: Mariposa County Office of Education

Address: 5082 Old Highway North

Mariposa, CA95338

Start: 7/1/2015End: 6/30/2017

Waiver Renewal: N

Previous Waiver Number: Previous SBE Approval Date:

Waiver Topic: Schoolsite Council Statute

Ed Code Title: Number and Composition of Members

Ed Code Section: 52852

Ed Code Authority: 52863

Ed Code or CCR to Waive: EC 52852 A school site council shall be established at each school which participates in school-based program coordination. The council shall be composed of the principal and representatives of: teachers selected by teachers at the school other school personnel selected by other school personnel at the school; parents of pupils attending the school selected by such parents; and, in secondary schools, pupils selected by pupils attending the school.

Outcome Rationale: Monarch Academy is a county school for the severely handicapped with an enrollment of less than 50 students, as a result we request to reduce the number of school site council members. The proposed composition is 1 principal, 1 teacher, 1 other school personnel, and 3 parents/ community members, which will reduce the number of school site council members from 10 -3. The reduction in size will not affect the functionality or outcomes of the school site council and will optimize parental involvement.

Student Population: 40

City Type: Rural

Local Board Approval Date: 4/16/2015

Council Reviewed By: School Board / Monarch Academy School Site Council

Council Reviewed Date: 3/31/2015

Council Objection: N

Council Objection Explanation:

Audit Penalty YN: N

Categorical Program Monitoring: N

Submitted by: Ms.Michelle Symes

Position: Interim Direction of Educational Services

E-mail:

Telephone: 209-742-0214

Fax: 209-966-4549

Bargaining Unit Date: 05/05/2015

Name: California State Employee Association

Representative: John Stewart

Title: CSEA President

Position: Support

Comments:

Bargaining Unit Date: 05/05/2015

Name: California Teachers Association

Representative: Lynda Dougherty-Kelley

Title: MCTA President

Position: Support

Comments:

Revised: 4/4/2016 4:50 PM

12-1-2016 Mt. Shasta Union Elementary School District

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California Department of Education

WAIVER SUBMISSION - Specific

CD Code: 4770425Waiver Number: 12-1-2016Active Year: 2016

Date In: 1/14/2016 11:06:20 AM

Local Education Agency: Mt. Shasta Union Elementary School District

Address: 595 East Alma St.

Mt. Shasta, CA96067

Start: 1/1/2016 End: 1/1/2018

Waiver Renewal: N

Previous Waiver Number: 17-1-2012 Previous SBE Approval Date: 5/9/2012

Waiver Topic: Schoolsite Council Statute

Ed Code Title: Number and Composition of Members

Ed Code Section: 52852

Ed Code Authority: 52863

Ed Code or CCR to Waive: 52852. A schoolsite council shall be established at each school

which participates in school-based program coordination. The councilshall be composed of the principal and representatives of: teachersselected by teachers at the school; other school personnel selectedby other school personnel at the school; parents of pupils attendingthe school selected by such parents; and, in secondary schools,pupils selected by pupils attending the school.

At the elementary level the council shall be constituted to ensureparity between (a) the principal, classroom teachers and otherschool personnel; and (b) parents or other community members selectedby parents.

This is a very difficult number to achieve if the total number of students and teachers in the school is small. Therefore, the school wishes to continue to have an eight-member SSC composed of the principal, two classroom teachers(selected by peer(s)), one classified employee, and four parent/guardian or community members (selected by parents.

Outcome Rationale: After much recruitment, our small, rural school is unable to get enough parents to meet the requirement of 6 parent members. Parents have declined participating in SSC because they are already involved and volunteering for other school activities. The Mt. Shasta Elementary School has a total of 10 teachers. The waiver is requested to allow this school to operate this elementary School Site Council with 8 members instead of 12 members. The SSC composition would consist of 1 administrator, 2 teachers, 1 classified employee, and

4 parents/guardian and community members. This composition would allow for a majority of teachers on the staff side and would ensure parity between staff members and parents/community members.

Student Population: 210

City Type: Rural

Local Board Approval Date: 1/12/2015

Council Reviewed By: Mt. Shasta Elementary School Site Council

Council Reviewed Date: 12/1/2015

Council Objection: N

Council Objection Explanation:

Audit Penalty YN: N

Categorical Program Monitoring: N

Submitted by: Ms.AmyBarker

Position: State and Federal Program Director

E-mail:

Telephone: 530-842-8415

Fax:

Bargaining Unit Date: 12/07/2015

Name: California School Employees Association

Representative: Linda Smyth

Title: President

Position: Support

Comments:

Bargaining Unit Date: 12/17/2015

Name: Mt. Shasta Education Teachers Association

Representative: Stacia Hardy

Title: President

Position: Support

Comments:

Revised: 11/15/2018 9:16 PM