Glenn County Grand Jury
2006-2007
Findings & Recommendations
8 findings
F1:
People who are appointed to the commission must have the time and desire to see projects through to completion. J
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R1:
The Grand Jury strongly recommends fine tuning and reviewing the written procedures for locating missing students during emergency drills, as one teacher seemed unsure of what to do in such a case. RESPONSE RECEIVED: The school Administrator has reviewed with staff the appropriate procedure that accounts for all students in their charge. Those procedures include: 1) Teachers are to take their roll sheet with them and assure that they and their students walk and not run to their pre-determined safe area. 2) Teachers are to take roll; 3) Administrator or his/her designee will visually verify with each teacher that their children are present; 4) If a student is missing, the teacher will inform the administrator or his/her designee where their student was last permitted to go. 5) Administrator or his/her designee will locate the missing child. 6) If, in an extraordinary circumstance, a teacher is compelled to leave her class during an emergency, he/she will deliver the class to the nearest certificated staff member, with the roll sheet.
F2:
Members of the General public should comprise the majority of the commission. Community involvement is needed. H
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R2:
School Administrators should review drills procedures and insure that students are instructed not to run during drills. Everyone should go to his or her assigned areas quickly, quietly and orderly, but not running. RESPONSE RECEIVED: The school administrator has reviewed the procedures and has reminded teachers and other support staff to not allow students to run during a fire drill. All students are given verbal directions from staff that walking quickly without running is the appropriate procedure.
F3:
If the county is unable to provide the support needed to administer the program, the Supervisors might consider designating an outside agency as administrator.
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R3:
Make sure that locks, now being installed, lock from the inside of the classroom permitting the teacher to lock the doors without having to step outside the classroom to accomplish this task, which may put them in harms way. RESPONSE RECEIVED: This project has been completed. All classrooms, offices and conference rooms have been changed so that doors may be locked from the inside thus avoiding the need for staff to step outside in order to lock the door. Recommendations 1, 2 and 3 have been implemented and the District has complied with the recommendations outlined by the 2004-2005 Grand Jury. 2005-2006 Final Report Finding: Princeton School is violation of Penal Code 933 and 933-05 for failing to comply with a response requested by the 2004-2005 Glenn County Grand Jury's Final Report. RESPONSE: The District agrees with this finding. The District is, with this response, complying with the request by the Grand Jury. The District disagrees and objects to the use of "total disregard of law by Princeton Administrators" in item IV, conclusion, as unfair and absolutely false. Please be assured that all future responses will be filed in a timely manner. GRAND JURY REVIEW OF RESPONSES: The Grand Jury accepts these responses. Responses to 2005-2006 Glenn County Grand Jury Final Report PUBLIC EMPLOYEE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS (Pages 14-15) I. RECOMMENDATIONS: The Grand Jury recommends that the Director of Finance follow the guidelines outlined by the Social Security Administration for safeguarding the social security numbers of its employees. It recommends that he review guidelines outlined by the Social Security Administration for safeguarding the social security numbers of its employees with staff. It further recommends that guidelines following the accidental release of this information to outside sources as outlined by the Social Security Administration be followed and that county employees receive notification that their social security numbers may have been compromised along with steps for procedures to safeguard their identity which includes auditing their credit reports on a regular basis. II. RESPONSE RECEIVED Glenn County Director of Finance I concur. Glenn County Board of Supervisors The Board of Supervisors concurs with the response of the Director of Finance. III. GRAND JURY REVIEW OF RESPONSES: Responses accepted. Rebuttal by Glenn County Planning and Public Works Director 2004-2005 Grand Jury Report Planning and Development conflicts between County and Cities (pages:52-53). It is unclear why the response was not accepted. The recommendation was for "a joint planning effort to structure a cooperative planning direction ... a written, Cooperative General Plan between the incorporated cities and the county. Both groups would also ensure that legal requirements are met for all methods of correspondence and notification in matters of planning. "The Agency committed to the cooperative planning concept and stated it would assure compliance with legal noticing requirements. While the Agency welcomes the further investigation, it is unclear as to what the issues are. Only the City of Orland seems unsatisfied with the current process and that revolves around the County not yet establishing impact fees.
F4:
The Board of Supervisors should consider adding a fee of $1.00 per recorded document each year to provide a base amount allocated to archival support.
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R4:
The Board of Supervisors should consider adding a fee of $1.00 per recorded document each year to provide a base amount allocated to archival support.
F5:
Glenn County Historical Records Commission should take advantage of assistance offered by both the state and the federal governments. The state offers workshops and technical assistance free of charge. Knowledge and resources available from the general public should also be included in archival efforts. VI. RESPONSES REQUIRED: I Board of Supervisors Clerk of the Board of Supervisors Office of County Recorder Chairman, Glenn County Historic Records Commission 2006/2007 Glenn County Grand Jury
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R5:
Glenn County Historical Records Commission should take advantage of assistance offered by both the state and the federal governments. The state offers workshops and technical assistance free of charge. Knowledge and resources available from the general public should also be included in archival efforts. VI. RESPONSES REQUIRED: I Board of Supervisors Clerk of the Board of Supervisors Office of County Recorder Chairman, Glenn County Historic Records Commission 2006/2007 Glenn County Grand Jury
F6:
If, in an extraordinary circumstance, a teacher is compelled to leave her class during an emergency, he/she will deliver the class to the nearest certificated staff member, with the roll sheet.
F7:
Expenditures for business meals require documentation of individuals who attended said meals and the GCOE-related purpose for attendance.
F8:
A long-range plan for a public safety complex should be considered. V. RESPONSE REQUIRED:
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R8:
A long-range plan for a public safety complex should be considered. V. RESPONSE REQUIRED:
Additional Recommendations
13
Not linked to specific findings.
R12-13:
HEALTH SERVICES Mental Health Response for Emergency Psychiatric Evaluation
R14-15:
Mosquito Abatement District
R16-17:
PUBLIC SAFETY ğ Abandoned Vehicles 18 Animal Control 212/232
R19-20:
Fire Districts 21 Glenn County Jail
R22-23:
Jane Hahn Juvenile Hall
R24-25:
Glenn County Sheriff's Department 26 Willows Police Department 28 3)0000 PUBLIC WORKS Fleet Service Center 29 27.155 SCHOOLS Dec. Glenn County Office of Education
R30-32:
1 2006-2007 GLENN COUNTY GRAND JURY EVALUATION OF RESPONSES TO THE 2005-2006 GLENN COUNTY GRAND JURY FINAL REPORT STEPS II Administrative Manual
R35-36:
Bayliss Library 37 Bid Process
R38-39:
City/County Tax Split
R40-41:
Glenn Medical Center 42 Glenn County Jail ı
R43-44:
Jane Hahn Juvenile Hall
R45-46:
Glenn County Landfill 47 Levee District 2 48 Murdock School
R51-52:
1 Public Pensions 53 Glenn County Personnel Department 2006/2007 GLENN COUNTY GRAND JURY P.O. Box 1023 Willows, Ca. 95988 June 16, 2007 The Honorable Donald Cole Byrd, Presiding Judge Superior Court, County of Glenn 526 West Sycamore Street Willows, Ca. 95988 Dear Judge Byrd; In compliance with California Penal Code, Section 933, the 2005-2006 Glenn County Grand Jury respectfully submits its Final Report to the Court. The report consists of the work of six committees: City/County Government, Finance, Public Health, Schools, Public Safety, and Public Works. The nineteen-member Jury made inquiries and performed investigations and served as a Civil Jury considering a variety of complaints. The Jury expresses its appreciation for the cooperation and assistance received from county officials and employees during its interview and investigation process. The members of the 2006-2007 Glenn County Grand Jury are honored to have had the opportunity to be of service to Glenn County. We sincerely hope our efforts are received as a positive contribution. Sincerely, Claire acous Claire Arano, Foreperson Glenn County Grand Jury, 2006/2007 2006-2007 GLENN COUNTY GRAND JURY MEMBERS CLAIRE ARANO FOREPERSON MARILYN BAKER STEPHEN BARNES CITY/COUNTY GOVERNMENT CHARLES CRANDALL SERGEANT AT ARMS RODNEY ELSE FLOYD FILLMORE PAMELA HARRIS SECRETARY ROSE HARRIS VICTOR MEDEN FLOYD MORRILL KATHLEEN MORRISON DELBERT OLIVER NORA PAIVA MARJORIE PALMER FINANCE BRUCE ROUNDY SCHOOLS JUDITH SCHMIDT HEALTH SERVICES DONNA SETTLE PUBLIC SAFETY RICHARD WELSH PUBLIC WORKS VICTORIA YELLAND II THE ROLE OF THE GRAND JURY The Grand Jury is primarily an investigative body created by the United States Constitution's Fifth Amendment and the California Constitution. Nineteen residents of Glenn County are selected after interviewing 30 to 40 applicants. Grand Juries are impaneled annually and are officers of the Court, but work independently. Most of the work is done by committees, which include Public Safety, Schools, Public Works, Health Services, City/County Government and Finance. Other committees may be appointed as needed. The Grand Jury and committees meet several times a month. The Jury meets with County and City officials, visits local government facilities, and conducts research on matters of interest and concern. The proceedings of the Grand Jury are kept confidential. Jurors may not discuss the business of the Jury with other individuals. The Grand Jury receives letters from citizens expressing concern over a particular matter of local government. Anyone may file a complaint with the Grand Jury. All complaints to the Grand Jury are confidential. Complaints must be in writing, signed, and addressed to: Glenn County Grand Jury Foreperson P.O. Box 1023 Willows, CA 95988 The Grand Jury chooses which complaints to investigate. The Grand Jury cannot 鬱 investigate disputes between private parties.
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