Santa Clara County
Chavez referral for report on the development of Measure A Extremely Low-Income (ELI) housing at 5 County-owned sites
Following passage of the 2016 Measure A Housing Bond Measure, Santa Clara County set a goal of creating 4,800 new homes for the homeless within 10 years. To date, the Board of Supervisors has already approved funding for over 1,400 new homes. This referral asks the Administration for a report to the Board on the progress of developing new Measure A Extremely Low-Income (ELI) housing on 5 County-owned properties:
- East Santa Clara Street site, East Santa Clara Street, San Jose [former site of San Jose Medical Center]
- Valley Health Center Gilroy, Arroyo Circle, Gilroy
- St. Louise Regional Hospital, No Name Uno and Las Animas Road, Gilroy
- DePaul Health Center, DePaul Drive, Morgan Hill\
- The Hub (future site), Parkmoor Avenue, San Jose
In addition, this item requests Administration to scan the inventory of County-owned properties and report back on any others which can be recommended for the development of Measure A housing.
Where: Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
When: August 13, 2019, 9:30AM
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Chavez referral to set a Sept. 10, 2019 Board vote on placing a 5/8 of one cent sales tax on the November 2020 ballot
This referral calls for a discussion and possible action at the September 10, 2019 Board meeting that would enable the Board to put on the November 3, 2020 ballot a general tax measure calling for a sales tax of five-eighths of one cent. This would generate an estimated $250 million in General Fund revenue annually, beginning in 2021. These additional funds could be prioritized for services in the:
- Health and hospital system,
- Public safety and justice system,
- Social services,
- Childcare,
- Climate change protection, and
- Preservation of agricultural land.
This referral requests that Administration and County Counsel bring back to the Board actions for consideration relating to placing a five-eighths of one cent retail transactions (sales) and use tax for Santa Clara County on the ballot.
Where: Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
When: August 13, 2019, 9:30AM
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Report on Urban Village planning and plans to include housing in Civic Center Master Plan
The Administration has been working with the City of San Jose to explore integrating residential uses into the Civic Center Master Plan in a way that the County can use in the Urban Village planning process. This comprehensive planning will also integrate what is learned from the parallel ongoing process to prepare a preliminary Housing Feasibility study regarding incorporating permanent and temporary supportive housing on Civic Center Campus.
The City of San Jose held its first community outreach meeting for the North First Street Urban Village planning process on June 13, 2019. The meeting was attended by approximately 56 local community members. There will be two additional community outreach meetings, a workshop on the Village Plan Development in Fall 2019 and an Open House for final comments in Fall 2020, before presenting to the Planning Commission and City Council in Winter 2021.
Where: Santa Clara County Finance and Government Operations Committee
When: Thursday, August 15, 2019, 2pm
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Seeking more bidders to lower $38M cost for VASC project; approve pre-qualification package and open bidding
Staff recommend the Board approve the pre-qualification package and open bidding for the Vietnamese-American Services Center project. Proposals are due August 27, 2019 at 3:00 p.m., at the Facilities and Fleet Department (FAF) at 2310 North First Street, Second Floor, Suite 200, San Jose.
On September 11, 2018, the Board approved the award of a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) contract to Gilbane Corporation in the amount of $32,201,276 for the pre-construction phase. The pre-construction phase of the project was completed, and the CMAR’s solicited subcontractor bids for the construction phase (Phase II). Unfortunately, the bids received increased the Guaranteed Maximum Price from $31,790,436 to $37,736,766, an increase of$5,946,330 or 19 percent over budget.
Based on the limited number of subcontractor bids, both the design consultant, AEDISArchitects, and the construction management consultant, Swinerton Management & Consulting, recommended the County consider seeking more competition. FAF agrees and is recommending prequalification of prospective general contractors to increase competition and hopefully receive lower bids to expedite the acquisition.
Where: Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
When: Tuesday, August 13, 2019, 9:30am
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Report on application of labor standards to JOCs
At the March 14, 2019 FGOC meeting the Administration was asked to provide a report back addressing the Building Trades Council’s (BTC) concerns about JOC’s to ensure that labor standards are applied. FAF and RAD subsequently met with BTC members on July 1, 2019 to go over their concerns and discuss action steps. The Office of Labor Standards Enforcement (OLSE) also attended the meeting.
After these initial discussions it was determined that Project Labor Agreement Training for County staff doing public works contracting would be provided by the BTC in July, to help ensure the nuances and requirements the PLA were mutually understood. Over 30 employees from FAF, RAD and the Hospitals attended the training on July 12, 2019.
A PLA Pre-Job Meeting for the South County Animal Service Center Project was held at the BTC offices on July 9, 2019. Union representatives and 35 contractor representatives attended, and each subcontractor announced their scope of work and union assignments. Unions reviewed the scopes of work, and when there were jurisdictional disputes cards were exchanged to resolve differences outside the room with the understanding that the contractors would have the final call so long as they adhered to California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) rules and regulations.
To provide greater transparency regarding labor expenses on JOC Projects, FAF will be registering future projects of this genre separately with the DIR rather than under one blanket project for each JOC as had previously been the case. This will allow the BTC, and any other third parties who may be interested, to more easily download and peruse Certified Payroll Records for any specific FAF project done under a JOC.
Legislative Changes
On October 8, 2015 the Governor approved Senate Bill (SB) 762, which established a pilot program to allow the Counties of Alameda, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Solano, and Yuba to select a bidder on the basis of best value, as defined, for construction projects in excess of $1 million. The bill established procedures and criteria for the selection of a best value contractor.
Section 20155 of the California Public Contract Code provides for a pilot program for Counties to utilize the best value method for construction projects in excess of $1 million dollars and for JOC’s. Existing law also authorizes these counties to use a best value construction contracting method to award individual annual contracts, not to exceed $3 million, for repair, remodeling, or other repetitive work to be done according to unit prices, as specified.
The ability to use the best value construction contracting program creates a much larger and stronger contractor bidding pool, reduces the quantity of bad “actors” during the contractor selection process, and increases the percentage of skilled craftworkers on County construction projects. This program is also expected to reduce administrative cost and time by increasing contract terms through renewal options, and ultimately increase the capacity to complete more projects in less time.
The current bill, SB 128, was amended on July 10, 2019. It adds the County of Santa Clara and the County of Monterey to the pilot program and extends the sunset date of the program from January 1, 2020, to January 1, 2025. The bill has been re-referred to the Committee on Appropriations. They must submit all their final committee decisions/bills by August 30th before the bill would be sent to the Governor for his consideration.
Where: Santa Clara County Finance and Government Operations Committee
When: Thursday, August 15, 2019, 2pm
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Award JOCs to Agbayani and Mark Scott Construction for $4.5M each
Staff recommend the Board award job order contract to Agbayani Construction with a minimum contract amount of $50,000, a maximum contract amount of $4,500,000, and a maximum contract duration of one year. In addition, the Board would award a contract to Mark Scott Construction with a minimum contract amount of $50,000, a maximum contract amount of $4,500,000, and a maximum contract duration of one year.
Where: Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
When: Tuesday, August 13, 2019, 9:30am
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Approve pre-qualification questionnaire and open bidding for a Job Order Contract for Roads & Airport Dept projects; subject to PLA only for any individual job order over $2M
Staff recommend the Board approve the Pre-qualification Questionnaire Package, adopt Plans and Specifications, and open bidding for the Roads & Airports Department’s maintenance and repairs projects.
Job Order Contracting (JOC) has proven to be a flexible, cost-effective, and expeditious contracting method for the Roads & Airports Department’s maintenance and repairs projects. The Department has executed over $25 million in maintenance and repairs projects under 19 individual JOC contracts since 2003.
Similar to the previous JOC contracts, staff recommends establishing a prequalification process. Establishing a prequalified contractor list ensures access to JOC contractors with sufficient resources, appropriate experience, and a proven track record of on-time completion. The prequalification list will be valid for one year.
The initial contract for which bids will be solicited from the prequalified list will have a minimum value of $50,000 and a maximum value of $2 million (with an option to increase the maximum value by $1 million) for a total contract value of $3 million and a duration of 12 months.
Individual Job Orders with an Engineer’s Estimate of $2 Million or more will be subject to the Santa Clara County Project Labor Agreement (PLA). [However, it appears that the JOC contract as a whole will not be subject to the PLA, nor will any individuals jobs under $2M that are carried out as part of the JOC.]
Where: Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
When: Tuesday, August 13, 2019, 9:30am
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Report & next steps on addressing childcare resource & referral needs of CalWORKs clients
On June 19, 2019, SSA received notice from the Community Child Care Council of Santa Clara County (4Cs) of their decision to decline renewal of their CalWORKs Resource and Referral (R&R) services contract with the County. In July 2019, Social Services Agency (SSA) staff met with 4Cs staff to discuss the transition of contract services, confirming that 4Cs intends to continue assisting CalWORKs families with establishing stable child care arrangements in coordination with SSA despite its decision not to renew the CalWORKs R&R contract. This report contains recommendations regarding the programmatic service needs of CalWORKs clients with regard to child care R&R services given these recent developments.
In order to receive cash assistance CalWORKs families are required to participate in employment and training activities. To help meet program requirements, CalWORKs families are eligible to receive child care and other supportive services. Under the CalWORKs Enhanced Child Care R&R contract, 4Cs staff initiated the arrangement of child care services once SSA staff notified them of a family’s CalWORKs eligibility. After the initial CalWORKs orientation, 4Cs staff conducted in-person interviews with CalWORKs clients to create a written child care service plan that identified specific family needs and actions to be taken by both parties. These interviews occurred at CalWORKs offices where 4Cs staff were co-located with CalWORKs staff.
As a part of their child care service plan, families received pre-screened referrals to child care home providers, center-based providers, or a combination of both. 4Cs also provided information to parents on selecting a child care provider and other child development programs that provide services beyond child care. 4Cs staff followed up with participating families to ensure that a provider had been chosen and to confirm the appropriateness of the referral and the type of child care selected. If a family’s circumstances changed (e.g., relocation to new home, change in work hours, etc.), 4Cs CalWORKs R&R staff were available to assist families with their new child care search.
Effective July 1, 2019, 4Cs continues providing pre-screened referrals to child care providers and assisting CalWORKs clients with the selection of a provider. SSA’s CalWORKs Employment Counselors (ECs) assist with the submission of their R&R request and follow up with families to confirm that they have obtained child care. ECs also assist clients interested in using the 4Cs website to conduct a child care provider search on their own. SSA staff are in regular communication with 4Cs staff ensuring appropriate and timely referrals for CalWORKs clients.
In reference to child care R&R services, based on program performance to date, SSA recommends deferring any further action relating to R&R responsibilities for CalWORKs families since the needs of these families are being met with no reduction in the quality or scope of the services provided. In regards to child care provider database collaboration, SSA recommends collaboration with the Santa Clara County Office of Education to explore best practices to support children and families in Santa Clara County as well as Child Care and Early Childhood Education providers, including the exploration of the development of a database and the County’s role in this effort.
Where: Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
When: August 13, 2019, 9:30AM
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Report on County controls to prevent bid rigging in public works contracts
The Board will receive a report on County controls to prevent bid rigging in public works contracts.
The request for this analysis by the Board to the Management Audit Division stemmed from the bidding results related to a construction project at the Elmwood Correctional Complex. This example raised red flags for potential collusive bidding considering that only one bid was submitted timely for the Elmwood project, and the second firm’s late submission resulted in the only other bidder to be the lowest responsive bid.
The following items for improving County controls were suggested by the Management Audit Division in their November 2018 report:
- Adopting a policy to collect in a central repository comprehensive data such as bid lists, abstracts, awards, geographic locations, and subsidiaries/subcontractors, and amounts so that bid patterns can be analyzed across the County, including bids for work at the hospital.
- A policy could also require annual training for departments that have a high volume of bids for indicators of bid rigging, price fixing, and other types of collusion.
- Requesting amended language in Instructions to Bidders so as not to allow primary bidders to also be subcontractors to one or multiple primary bidders and adopting this restriction as County policy.
- Requesting annual reports from departments on their focused outreach efforts to minority-owned businesses for contracting opportunities and any contact with the Valley Transportation Authority’s (VTA) Regional Business Diversity Program.
The Administration has undertaken the following actions:
- Currently in the process of researching a policy and information management tools that will collect comprehensive data as listed in the audit finding related to departments dealing with public works contracts.
- The Office of Countywide Contracting Management (OCCM) will be establishing a policy requiring biennial training on bid rigging and collusion. The policy will require all County employees that are involved in public works bidding processes to attend a training every two years.
- FAF is working with OCCM, County Counsel, Roads and Airports, the Parks and Recreation Department, and the Health and Hospital System as they engage in public works contracts, to implement amended language in section 14.03, Document 00200, to prohibit primary bidders from also being subcontractors to one or more primary bidders.
- In Fall 2019, OCCM will issue a guidance document requiring County Agencies and Departments that manage public works projects to capture key information regarding their outreach efforts to underrepresented businesses.
Where: Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
When: Tuesday, August 13, 2019, 9:30am
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Cortese referral for staff to develop options for a basic income pilot program for foster youth
Sup. Cortese recommends the Board approve his referral for staff to bring to the Children Seniors and Families Committee options for implementing a basic income pilot program for young people transitioning out of foster care.
Cortese is proposing a pilot program to test the impact of regular, unconditional cash grants to foster youth ages 18-21 in the County. To minimize the fiscal impact of such a pilot to the County and maximize the resources available to support this initiative, partnerships with philanthropic organizations should be explored. Many philanthropic organizations have expressed interest in supporting basic income pilot initiatives and funding evaluations of such programs. Further, such a program should be designed to maximally leverage and integrate existing funding streams available to support the needs of youth transitioning out of the foster care system, most notably from the state.
The report from County Counsel and Administration should address (1) the number of young people who could be included in such a program, (2) the size of payment needed to cover participants’ basic needs and recommendations regarding the overall budget for the pilot, (3) how such a program would be aligned with and augment other support and services available to these young people, and (4) how such a program could best be evaluated.
Where: Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
When: Tuesday, August 13, 2019, 9:30am
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City of San Jose
Creation of Basic Infrastructure Impact Fee for DSAP, to raise $75M
Adopt a new Basic Infrastructure Impact Fee associated with implementation of the Diridon Station Area Plan (Title 14 of Municipal Code) and establish the Diridon Station Area Impact Fee Fund (Title 7 of Municipal Code).
The new basic infrastructure impact fee will create a funding mechanism that will partially fund the future construction of vital basic public infrastructure systems to support private development in the Diridon Station Area
A consultant (HMH) study identified that the fee will need to raise approximately $75 million to cover initial basic infrastructure necessary for implementation of the DSAP. This basic infrastructure includes basic streets, sanitary sewers, storm drainage and flood control, and plazas/open space.
Where: San Jose City Council
When: Aug 20, 2019, 1:30pm
Link to item: https://sanjose.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4079586&GUID=F89376D9-B0BF-469A-A4F9-4A4723D1E778
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Report on Santa Clara County motion to close Reid-Hillview Airport
Accept a report about actions taken by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors on December 4, 2018 (adopted a motion by a 3 to 2 vote to take 11 steps to toward potential closure of Reid-Hillview) to consider potential closure of Reid-Hillview Airport after Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant obligations expire in 2031.
While City staff has not conducted an extensive analysis of potential effects of Reid-Hillview closure, there are at least four connection points to the City of San José: its role in emergency management, its role as a reliever airport for smaller aircraft from SJC, its availability for alternative land uses, and the presence of concerning airborne lead levels.
This report was previously scheduled for May 2019 but was moved to August due to a scheduling conflict from Harry Freitas, Director of Roads and Airports for the County of Santa Clara.
Where: San Jose City Council
When: Aug 20, 2019, 1:30pm
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Preliminary scope of work for Rail Corridor Plan, including rail alignment recs
Accept the staff report and presentation on a preliminary scope of work and funding plan for the Rail Corridor Plan for San José.
The DISC Process will recommend a rail alignment north and south of Diridon Station, for train traffic. South of Diridon Station, the DISC Process is evaluating whether trains should use the existing rail corridor or a combination of the existing corridor and a new viaduct for electrified trains along Interstate 280 and State Route 87. The Rail Corridor Plan will build upon that recommendation with considerations regarding the number of tracks, amount of train service, and treatment of those tracks and associated infrastructure. Regardless of southern rail alignment choice, it will be critical to reduce noise, vibration, and visual impacts, while improving access to adjacent parks and aesthetic treatments, as part of the rail infrastructure planning and development.
VTA, Caltrain, HSR and the City have agreed to pursue a mix of local and state funding for the Rail Corridor Plan. Local funding identified includes existing VTA Measure A (2000) and/or B (2016) funding dedicated to expanding Caltrain service and/or capacity. State funding includes planning money available from the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital and/or High Speed Rail Programs.
Where: San Jose City Council
When: Aug 20, 2019, 1:30pm
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2 NEW CM MEMOS + LETTER FROM PUBLIC – Prohibiting income source housing discrimination
New memos + letters:
- Letters from the Public:
-24 letters from landlords stating that the ordinance is “problematic” and urging Council to “reconsider the mandated approach that this ordinance takes” due to the compliance challenges of having Section 8 tenants.
-1 letter from CAA against the ordinance for “mandating that every owner accepts section 8”
– l letter of support from the Law Foundation
– 1 letter of support from housing advocates including WPUSA, SV@Home, Sacred Heart, Si Se Puede Collective
- Liccardo/Jones/Carrasco/Arenas memo 8/9: Support the staff recommendation to adopt the Housing Payment Equality Ordinance, but direct the Housing Dept to report back within 6 months specifically on number of unique landlords participating in the program, incentives for landlords, average length of time for landlords to receive voucher rental payments, and overall program enforcement and compliance including unique landlord violations.
- Foley/Khamis/Davis/Diep memo 8/9: Support the Housing Payment Equality Ordinance with a few caveats: 1. Modify the effective date for enforcement of ordinance to be one year from the date the ordinance is enacted, to allow for an adequate educational period; 2. Modify ordinance to provide rental property providers with 30-day right to cure period before civil legal action may be taken by Section 8 applicants; 3. Modify the ordinance to make it explicit that it creates an equal opportunity for Section 8 voucher recipients to be considered for available rental units but that acceptance of a rental application does not create an automatic obligation to rent to the voucher holder; 4. Return to Council within six months with the identified incentives and plans to implement incentive programs for those who will be accepting Section 8 voucher recipients as tenants.
Original item: Council will officially add the Housing Payment Equality Ordinance to the Municipal Code. The ordinance prohibits different treatment of persons based upon whether they receive a rental assistance subsidy.
In addition, Council will approve $84,000 of funding for temporary staff in the Housing Department to get the enforcement program up and running by coordinating with Santa Clara County Housing Authority and other stakeholders.
Where: San Jose City Council
When: August 13, 2019, 1:30pm
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DEFERRED TO 8/27 – Updating Public Works section of Municipal Code to incorporate Measure S & other contracting changes
Amending the SJ Municipal Code related to Public Works by adding a new section, Title 27: “Procurement and Administration of Public Works,” a section that incorporates recent City Charter changes modernizing and streamlining the construction contract procurement process. The other broad area of changes are to Title 14, “Encumbrance of Funds for Construction Contracts,” which is outdated.
Where: San Jose City Council
When: August 13, 2019, 1:30pm
Link to item: https://sanjose.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4074148&GUID=064DAFA7-C25E-49B0-9796-4FB9BCD09E37
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Placing many types of ethics complaints outside of FCPP jurisdiction
The Board may take action to revise a resolution regulating FCPP procedures regarding handling complaints. The changes would place more types of complaints outside the Board’s jurisdiction.
The following matters would be outside the Board’s jurisdiction:
- Complaints against the Board or its members;
- Complaints against the City Clerk;
- Complaints regarding the placement or size of political signs. The City Clerk will forward complaints of this nature to Code Enforcement
- Complaints regarding vandalism of political signs;
- Complaints alleging violations that are not under Title 12.;
- Complaints regarding the truth or accuracy of campaign materials or statements;
- Complaints alleging election fraud;
- Complaints alleging misuse of public funds;
- Complaints alleging issues related to campaigns other than those for City Office;
- Complaints regarding eligibility for running for or holding City office;
- Complaints alleging violations that occurred more than four years before the Complaint was filed with the City Clerk;
- Complaints alleging violations of Chapters 12.02, 12.04, 12.05, 12.18, and 12.20, as each may be amended.
Where: San Jose Board of Fair Campaign and Political Practices
When: Wednesday, August 14, 2019, 5:30pm
Link to item: http://www.sanjoseca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/86190
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City priorities for Caltrain’s 2040 Service Visions
Accept the report on Caltrain’s Business Plan and Service Vision for 2040 and provide direction to staff regarding the following City of San Jose priorities:
a. Support Caltrain adopting a Long-Range Service Vision that provides at least the “Moderate Growth” service levels, while pro-actively preparing for “High Growth Scenario” Service Vision should sufficient funding and policy commitments be secured.
b. Advocate that regional and state agencies develop a program of regional rail investments that supports and enables Caltrain and other agencies to achieve the High Growth Scenario, as part of an integrated Statewide and Bay Area passenger rail network.
c. Advocate that Caltrain, its member agencies, and other regional and state agencies work towards solutions for region-wide rail governance and mega-project implementation.
Where: San Jose City Council
When: Aug 20, 2019, 1:30pm
Link to item: https://sanjose.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4079643&GUID=1EB4E6EE-0E4B-4DA6-BC40-F15C3816210E
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Staff recommend blended at-grade system as preferred alternative for HSR
Accept the staff report and presentations on the California High-Speed Rail Authority staff’s recommendation for the State’s Preferred Alternative for the San Jose to Merced Project Section. HSR staff are recommending Alternative 4 – Blended At-Grade to Downtown Gilroy as the Staff Recommended State’s Preferred Alternative.
Alternative 4 proposes a blended system within San Jose limits. This means that HSR trains use the Caltrain/UPRR railroad corridor, including tracks, power, and other equipment and facilities, predominantly within existing rail right-of-way. In the Monterey corridor, this alternative is contingent on successful negotiations between the State of California (HSR and the California State Transportation Agency) and UPRR. More features of Alternative 4 are summarized in the memo based on a review of the preliminary plans that HSR staff have shared.
Where: San Jose City Council
When: Aug 20, 2019, 1:30pm
Link to item: https://sanjose.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4079644&GUID=28D0FEBB-F7FA-4B6E-B4CF-47D3E90FE229
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East Side Union High School District
Public hearings & action on new governance structure for The Foundation for Hispanic Education allowing it to independently operate and govern its three charter schools; incl. material revisions to all 3 charters
During the 2018-2019 academic year, the Latino Education Advancement Foundation (LEAF), a public benefit nonprofit corporation, was created to provide support, through fundraising, to The Foundation for Hispanic Education (TFHE). On April 4, 2019, the East Side Union High School District (District) received a letter from Edward Alvarez, President, TFHE requesting a material revision to the governance structure delineated in the approved charter petitions for each of its 3 charter schools: B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy, Luis Valdez Leadership Academy and Latino College Preparatory Academy. TFHE is requesting the proposed new governance structure change to reconstitute the Charter School Committee, currently responsible for the oversight and governance of its three charter schools into a “self-governing Board of Trustees of the Foundation for Hispanic Education (“TFHE”) with full and independent authority to govern the schools”.
On July 29, 2019, the District requested TFHE amend the Second Amended Bylaws to be in full compliance with SB126. TFHE Board will take action to approve the amendment during its meeting on September 18, 2019, and will send the agenda and approved minutes to the District.
The public hearing will be held on August 15, 2019. The purpose of the public hearing, specified in Education Code 47605 (b), is for the Board to “consider the level of support for the petition by the teachers employed by the district, other employees of the district, and parents.” The Board will make a decision on the material revision to the governance structure during the Board meeting on August 15, 2019.
Where: East Side Union High School District
When: 8/15/2019 4PM
Link to item: http://go.boarddocs.com/ca/esuhsd/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=BEL774182E5D
Link to agenda: https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/esuhsd/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=BDN4RQ0CD8F4
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