District administrators reviewed findings from the Hollister
School District Coordinated Compliance Review (CCR) on Tuesday
night.
State and federal law require the California Department of
Education (CDE) to monitor the implementation of categorical
programs
– like migrant education and English Language Learner programs –
operated by local educational agencies. During reviews, schools are
given commendations and notified of non-compliance areas.
District administrators reviewed findings from the Hollister School District Coordinated Compliance Review (CCR) on Tuesday night.
State and federal law require the California Department of Education (CDE) to monitor the implementation of categorical programs – like migrant education and English Language Learner programs – operated by local educational agencies. During reviews, schools are given commendations and notified of non-compliance areas.
“Overall, the news is pretty good. It’s been a long and arduous road getting here,” said Anita Franchi, director of educational services, as she presented information at the district’s monthly Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday night.
Representatives from the CDE visited the district and Calaveras School from Nov. 12 to 14. Commendations included professional development activities, abundance of books at Calaveras, determining the effectiveness of migrant education by collecting and analyzing student performance data and the district’s involvement with community drug and alcohol prevention efforts.
Areas of non-compliance include Calaveras not completing the election process of parent/community members for the school site council and the English Learner Advisory Committee at Calaveras is not meeting all its legal requirements.
CCR oversight is accomplished in part by conducting on-site reviews of 18 programs conducted by local schools and school districts. The reviews are conducted every four years.
The purpose of the review is to verify compliance with requirements of each categorical program and to insure program funds are spent to increase student performance, according to the CDE.
In other business:
– The Board approved the first reading of job descriptions for an after-school program leader for R.O. Hardin and Calaveras schools and a preschool specialist. Both programs are funded by grants that end in two years.
A representative with the California School Employees Association asked for time to go over the description for the after-school program leader since classified employees would staff the position.
– The Board approved an agreement with Pacific Gas & Electric to participate in the company’s free School Resource Program. The program assists school districts in developing energy management plans to increase energy efficiency and lower costs.
– Superintendent Judith Barranti discussed two donations to the district – the donation of a flute by the Yamasakis and a $250 gift to Gabilan Hills School from Washington Mutual Bank.
– The Board sunshined the district’s proposal to the classified employee union and presented another contract proposal that opens six articles of the contract.
– There was no public comment.
The next Board meeting is Dec. 9 at 5 p.m. at the District Office, 2690 Cienega Road.
