Santa Clara County Office of Education

The meeting commenced with call to order, pledge, and land acknowledgement, followed by excusing the President's absence and setting the agenda, which included moving the ACCBE presentation. Key recognitions included the SCCOE Employee of the Month and the announcement of the 2025-2026 Student Board Member. The Student Board Member provided updates on activities at Osborne School, Sunol Community School, South County Community School, and statewide legislative updates. Discussions covered bargaining unit reports, consent items (including resolutions for Recognition Month and approval of SARCs), and information items such as enrollment updates and Head Start reports. Action items focused on the renewal of the Voices College-Bound Language Academy at Morgan Hill Charter School, which was approved with conditions. The Board also approved budget revisions for December 2025, adopted the revised 2026 meeting calendar, adopted the Board Vision and Strategic Goals following committee refinements, and appointed members to the Board Self-Evaluation Ad Hoc Committee. Information was also presented on educator workforce housing research and employee compensation increases exceeding the EC 1302(a) limit. The Board concluded with reports from committees and board members before entering and exiting closed session, where interdistrict attendance appeals were heard and acted upon, and legal matters were discussed.

The special meeting commenced with the standard opening procedures, including the Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, and Land Acknowledgement. The agenda was set by motion. The Board then proceeded into Closed Session to discuss the 2026-2027 County Superintendent Performance Evaluation and a conference with Legal Counsel regarding three existing litigation cases. Upon returning to Open Session, it was reported that no reportable actions were taken during the Closed Session. The meeting concluded shortly after.

The meeting commenced with the Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Land Acknowledgement, Roll Call (noting President Chon's absence), and agenda setting. A special recognition was given to the SCCOE Employee of the Month, Kester Ajoku. The Student Board Member provided updates on various school programs including college classes, a beekeeping project, meal improvements, and dual-enrollment courses. Reports were received from bargaining units (SEIU, ACE, PSWA). Consent actions included adopting resolutions recognizing the Lunar New Year, PTA Founder's Day, Women's History Month, and Arts Education, as well as approval of the Comprehensive School Safety Plans and acceptance of donations. Key action items involved the renewal of the Discovery Charter II Charter School, which included approval with conditions for a five-year term and a recommended name change to Discovery Charter - Falcon. The Board also adopted Board Policy 1445 regarding response to immigration enforcement, and conducted first readings and adoptions (with second reading waivers requested) for Board Policy 5125 (Student Records) and Board Policy 5125.1 (Release of Directory Information). Information items covered the Mid-Year LCAP Report, the 2024-25 Annual Financial Audit Report (which resulted in an unmodified opinion), and first readings for revised policies concerning instructional materials complaints, uniform complaint procedures, management of assets, and routine travel items. The Board convened in Closed Session to discuss existing litigation before reconvening in Open Session without reporting any actions taken from the Closed Session.

This convening, titled "Power of Democracy," focused on civic education and engagement in Santa Clara County. Key discussion points included promoting equity, diversity, inclusion, and partnership through civic action. Presentations highlighted resources like the State Seal of Civic Engagement toolkit and recognized individuals for their advancements in civics education, including teachers, school counselors, social workers, and staff from the Santa Clara County Office of Education. The event featured a keynote address emphasizing the need for systemic change through collective impact and youth leadership, drawing parallels from personal experiences with societal inequities.

The meeting commenced with the Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Land Acknowledgement, and agenda setting, which passed unanimously by present members. The Public Comments section received no input. Key agenda items included a facilitated Board Retreat with Dr. Paul Gothold for discussion and collaboration on effective governance and shared goals, followed by a Legislative Platform Session facilitated by Capitol Advisors to develop the Board's legislative platform. The Board then convened into a Closed Session to discuss anticipated litigation and public employee matters. Upon reconvening in Open Session, no reportable actions were announced from the Closed Session before the meeting was adjourned.