Imperial County Grand Jury
2014-2015
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Findings & Recommendations
4 findings
F1:
Outside walkways have broken asphalt posing a hazard (trips and falls) for inmates and prison personnel.
F2:
The grounds are barren. Lawns and landscape are lacking throughout the yards outside.
F3:
The written program describing the “Resource Center” and its services (found in the Minutes of November 2014) is global with not enough information of who is responsible for the activity. In some instances it lacks dates of when a certain activity will start or be completed.
F4:
Did not see documentation of student or parent participation in current program.
Additional Recommendations
4
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
Repair or replace broken asphalt walkways as funding and time permits.
R2:
Address neglected outside grounds with simple maintenance. RESPONSE: No response is required since Calipatria State Prison is a state agency. Page !9
R3:
For the school year 2015-16, publish on the district website and/or flyers a timeline of activities so that the community may reference them easily and plan to participate.
R4:
Document parent and student participation through dated logs and sign-in sheets. Response Required: The Imperial County Civil Grand Jury requires that the Calipatria Unified School District respond to the recommendations within (90) ninety days from the issuance of this report. Please submit an official response to CGJ Foreperson, P.O. Box 2011, El Centro, CA 92243. 2014-2015 Imperial County Civil Grand Jury Final Report of Findings Complaint #2 SUBJECT Regarding Grace Smith School in Niland Lacking Administration presence, Calipatria Unified School District (CUSD) serves the City of Calipatria and the City of Niland schools JUSTIFICATION: The Civil Grand Jury has the responsibility of investigating complaints received by its residents; as well as the responsibility to investigate various county agencies on a 5 year rotating cycle. Complaint #2 was received stating that Administration’s presence is not visible at Grace Smith School in Niland. However, there are stipends being paid to two (2) CUSD administrators and mileage is also being paid without mileage expense claims being submitted. Background: Grace Smith School is a Kinder through 4th grade elementary school in Niland, CA and under the jurisdiction of Calipatria Unified School District with an enrollment of 82 students for the year 2014-2015. There are 5 teachers assigned to the school and Administration includes the Superintendent (paid a $5,000 stipend) and an Associate Superintendent (paid a $20,000 stipend). On April 2, 2015, members or the Civil Grand Jury met with Calipatria Unified School District (CUSD) Superintendent and asked specific questions regarding allegations on the formal complaint. The Superintendent confirmed that Administration holds weekly meetings with teachers, attends to discipline that may be needed at the school, and participates in monthly award assemblies. All teachers are trained in the guidelines and safety procedures to be followed at the school. Administration is 8 minutes away. However, Superintendents may not be perceived as constant “principals” at Grace Smith School due to the many responsibilities they have within the unified school district as a whole.
Findings & Recommendations
4 findings
F1:
Outside walkways have broken asphalt posing a hazard (trips and falls) for inmates and prison personnel.
F2:
The grounds are barren. Lawns and landscape are lacking throughout the yards outside.
F3:
The written program describing the “Resource Center” and its services (found in the Minutes of November 2014) is global with not enough information of who is responsible for the activity. In some instances it lacks dates of when a certain activity will start or be completed.
F4:
Did not see documentation of student or parent participation in current program.
Additional Recommendations
4
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
Repair or replace broken asphalt walkways as funding and time permits.
R2:
Program goals and objectives will be published via flyers. These flyers will be sent to Calipatria/ Niland community. The name “Family Resource Center” may be confusing to the community. Decide on what this program will be called and publish on district/school website. Communicate clearly about the duties, funding and services that will be provided. Complete this by June/July 2015.
R3:
For the school year 2015-16, publish on the district website and/or flyers a timeline of activities so that the community may reference them easily and plan to participate.
R4:
Document parent and student participation through dated logs and sign-in sheets. Response Required: The Imperial County Civil Grand Jury requires that the Calipatria Unified School District respond to the recommendations within (90) ninety days from the issuance of this report. Please submit an official response to CGJ Foreperson, P.O. Box 2011, El Centro, CA 92243. 2014-2015 Imperial County Civil Grand Jury Final Report of Findings Complaint #2 SUBJECT Regarding Grace Smith School in Niland Lacking Administration presence, Calipatria Unified School District (CUSD) serves the City of Calipatria and the City of Niland schools JUSTIFICATION: The Civil Grand Jury has the responsibility of investigating complaints received by its residents; as well as the responsibility to investigate various county agencies on a 5 year rotating cycle. Complaint #2 was received stating that Administration’s presence is not visible at Grace Smith School in Niland. However, there are stipends being paid to two (2) CUSD administrators and mileage is also being paid without mileage expense claims being submitted. Background: Grace Smith School is a Kinder through 4th grade elementary school in Niland, CA and under the jurisdiction of Calipatria Unified School District with an enrollment of 82 students for the year 2014-2015. There are 5 teachers assigned to the school and Administration includes the Superintendent (paid a $5,000 stipend) and an Associate Superintendent (paid a $20,000 stipend). On April 2, 2015, members or the Civil Grand Jury met with Calipatria Unified School District (CUSD) Superintendent and asked specific questions regarding allegations on the formal complaint. The Superintendent confirmed that Administration holds weekly meetings with teachers, attends to discipline that may be needed at the school, and participates in monthly award assemblies. All teachers are trained in the guidelines and safety procedures to be followed at the school. Administration is 8 minutes away. However, Superintendents may not be perceived as constant “principals” at Grace Smith School due to the many responsibilities they have within the unified school district as a whole.
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Findings & Recommendations
4 findings
F1:
Outside walkways have broken asphalt posing a hazard (trips and falls) for inmates and prison personnel.
F2:
The grounds are barren. Lawns and landscape are lacking throughout the yards outside.
F3:
The written program describing the “Resource Center” and its services (found in the Minutes of November 2014) is global with not enough information of who is responsible for the activity. In some instances it lacks dates of when a certain activity will start or be completed.
F4:
Did not see documentation of student or parent participation in current program.
Additional Recommendations
4
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
Repair or replace broken asphalt walkways as funding and time permits.
R2:
Parents will be informed via school-to-home flyer of “principal availability”. This will be implemented immediately. The Superintendent will publish this information to the community via district/school website and school-to-home information flyers. It will also be posted at the Post Office’s community bulletin board, which is a location that many parents frequent.
R3:
For the school year 2015-16, publish on the district website and/or flyers a timeline of activities so that the community may reference them easily and plan to participate.
R4:
Document parent and student participation through dated logs and sign-in sheets. Response Required: The Imperial County Civil Grand Jury requires that the Calipatria Unified School District respond to the recommendations within (90) ninety days from the issuance of this report. Please submit an official response to CGJ Foreperson, P.O. Box 2011, El Centro, CA 92243. 2014-2015 Imperial County Civil Grand Jury Final Report of Findings Complaint #2 SUBJECT Regarding Grace Smith School in Niland Lacking Administration presence, Calipatria Unified School District (CUSD) serves the City of Calipatria and the City of Niland schools JUSTIFICATION: The Civil Grand Jury has the responsibility of investigating complaints received by its residents; as well as the responsibility to investigate various county agencies on a 5 year rotating cycle. Complaint #2 was received stating that Administration’s presence is not visible at Grace Smith School in Niland. However, there are stipends being paid to two (2) CUSD administrators and mileage is also being paid without mileage expense claims being submitted. Background: Grace Smith School is a Kinder through 4th grade elementary school in Niland, CA and under the jurisdiction of Calipatria Unified School District with an enrollment of 82 students for the year 2014-2015. There are 5 teachers assigned to the school and Administration includes the Superintendent (paid a $5,000 stipend) and an Associate Superintendent (paid a $20,000 stipend). On April 2, 2015, members or the Civil Grand Jury met with Calipatria Unified School District (CUSD) Superintendent and asked specific questions regarding allegations on the formal complaint. The Superintendent confirmed that Administration holds weekly meetings with teachers, attends to discipline that may be needed at the school, and participates in monthly award assemblies. All teachers are trained in the guidelines and safety procedures to be followed at the school. Administration is 8 minutes away. However, Superintendents may not be perceived as constant “principals” at Grace Smith School due to the many responsibilities they have within the unified school district as a whole.
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Findings & Recommendations
4 findings
F1:
Outside walkways have broken asphalt posing a hazard (trips and falls) for inmates and prison personnel.
F2:
The grounds are barren. Lawns and landscape are lacking throughout the yards outside.
F3:
The written program describing the “Resource Center” and its services (found in the Minutes of November 2014) is global with not enough information of who is responsible for the activity. In some instances it lacks dates of when a certain activity will start or be completed.
F4:
Did not see documentation of student or parent participation in current program.
Additional Recommendations
4
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
Repair or replace broken asphalt walkways as funding and time permits.
R2:
Cross train other department employees to assist in reducing the caseload.
R3:
For the school year 2015-16, publish on the district website and/or flyers a timeline of activities so that the community may reference them easily and plan to participate.
R4:
Document parent and student participation through dated logs and sign-in sheets. Response Required: The Imperial County Civil Grand Jury requires that the Calipatria Unified School District respond to the recommendations within (90) ninety days from the issuance of this report. Please submit an official response to CGJ Foreperson, P.O. Box 2011, El Centro, CA 92243. 2014-2015 Imperial County Civil Grand Jury Final Report of Findings Complaint #2 SUBJECT Regarding Grace Smith School in Niland Lacking Administration presence, Calipatria Unified School District (CUSD) serves the City of Calipatria and the City of Niland schools JUSTIFICATION: The Civil Grand Jury has the responsibility of investigating complaints received by its residents; as well as the responsibility to investigate various county agencies on a 5 year rotating cycle. Complaint #2 was received stating that Administration’s presence is not visible at Grace Smith School in Niland. However, there are stipends being paid to two (2) CUSD administrators and mileage is also being paid without mileage expense claims being submitted. Background: Grace Smith School is a Kinder through 4th grade elementary school in Niland, CA and under the jurisdiction of Calipatria Unified School District with an enrollment of 82 students for the year 2014-2015. There are 5 teachers assigned to the school and Administration includes the Superintendent (paid a $5,000 stipend) and an Associate Superintendent (paid a $20,000 stipend). On April 2, 2015, members or the Civil Grand Jury met with Calipatria Unified School District (CUSD) Superintendent and asked specific questions regarding allegations on the formal complaint. The Superintendent confirmed that Administration holds weekly meetings with teachers, attends to discipline that may be needed at the school, and participates in monthly award assemblies. All teachers are trained in the guidelines and safety procedures to be followed at the school. Administration is 8 minutes away. However, Superintendents may not be perceived as constant “principals” at Grace Smith School due to the many responsibilities they have within the unified school district as a whole.
Findings & Recommendations
4 findings
F1:
Outside walkways have broken asphalt posing a hazard (trips and falls) for inmates and prison personnel.
F2:
The grounds are barren. Lawns and landscape are lacking throughout the yards outside.
F3:
The written program describing the “Resource Center” and its services (found in the Minutes of November 2014) is global with not enough information of who is responsible for the activity. In some instances it lacks dates of when a certain activity will start or be completed.
F4:
Did not see documentation of student or parent participation in current program.
Additional Recommendations
4
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
Repair or replace broken asphalt walkways as funding and time permits.
R2:
Arm the Patrol Sergeant responsible for emergency response while performing his duties.
R3:
For the school year 2015-16, publish on the district website and/or flyers a timeline of activities so that the community may reference them easily and plan to participate.
R4:
Document parent and student participation through dated logs and sign-in sheets. Response Required: The Imperial County Civil Grand Jury requires that the Calipatria Unified School District respond to the recommendations within (90) ninety days from the issuance of this report. Please submit an official response to CGJ Foreperson, P.O. Box 2011, El Centro, CA 92243. 2014-2015 Imperial County Civil Grand Jury Final Report of Findings Complaint #2 SUBJECT Regarding Grace Smith School in Niland Lacking Administration presence, Calipatria Unified School District (CUSD) serves the City of Calipatria and the City of Niland schools JUSTIFICATION: The Civil Grand Jury has the responsibility of investigating complaints received by its residents; as well as the responsibility to investigate various county agencies on a 5 year rotating cycle. Complaint #2 was received stating that Administration’s presence is not visible at Grace Smith School in Niland. However, there are stipends being paid to two (2) CUSD administrators and mileage is also being paid without mileage expense claims being submitted. Background: Grace Smith School is a Kinder through 4th grade elementary school in Niland, CA and under the jurisdiction of Calipatria Unified School District with an enrollment of 82 students for the year 2014-2015. There are 5 teachers assigned to the school and Administration includes the Superintendent (paid a $5,000 stipend) and an Associate Superintendent (paid a $20,000 stipend). On April 2, 2015, members or the Civil Grand Jury met with Calipatria Unified School District (CUSD) Superintendent and asked specific questions regarding allegations on the formal complaint. The Superintendent confirmed that Administration holds weekly meetings with teachers, attends to discipline that may be needed at the school, and participates in monthly award assemblies. All teachers are trained in the guidelines and safety procedures to be followed at the school. Administration is 8 minutes away. However, Superintendents may not be perceived as constant “principals” at Grace Smith School due to the many responsibilities they have within the unified school district as a whole.
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Findings & Recommendations
4 findings
F1:
Outside walkways have broken asphalt posing a hazard (trips and falls) for inmates and prison personnel.
F2:
The grounds are barren. Lawns and landscape are lacking throughout the yards outside.
F3:
The written program describing the “Resource Center” and its services (found in the Minutes of November 2014) is global with not enough information of who is responsible for the activity. In some instances it lacks dates of when a certain activity will start or be completed.
F4:
Did not see documentation of student or parent participation in current program.
Additional Recommendations
4
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
Repair or replace broken asphalt walkways as funding and time permits.
R2:
It is recommended that automatic door openers be installed on outside doors to allow all visitors easy access to the building.
R3:
For the school year 2015-16, publish on the district website and/or flyers a timeline of activities so that the community may reference them easily and plan to participate.
R4:
Document parent and student participation through dated logs and sign-in sheets. Response Required: The Imperial County Civil Grand Jury requires that the Calipatria Unified School District respond to the recommendations within (90) ninety days from the issuance of this report. Please submit an official response to CGJ Foreperson, P.O. Box 2011, El Centro, CA 92243. 2014-2015 Imperial County Civil Grand Jury Final Report of Findings Complaint #2 SUBJECT Regarding Grace Smith School in Niland Lacking Administration presence, Calipatria Unified School District (CUSD) serves the City of Calipatria and the City of Niland schools JUSTIFICATION: The Civil Grand Jury has the responsibility of investigating complaints received by its residents; as well as the responsibility to investigate various county agencies on a 5 year rotating cycle. Complaint #2 was received stating that Administration’s presence is not visible at Grace Smith School in Niland. However, there are stipends being paid to two (2) CUSD administrators and mileage is also being paid without mileage expense claims being submitted. Background: Grace Smith School is a Kinder through 4th grade elementary school in Niland, CA and under the jurisdiction of Calipatria Unified School District with an enrollment of 82 students for the year 2014-2015. There are 5 teachers assigned to the school and Administration includes the Superintendent (paid a $5,000 stipend) and an Associate Superintendent (paid a $20,000 stipend). On April 2, 2015, members or the Civil Grand Jury met with Calipatria Unified School District (CUSD) Superintendent and asked specific questions regarding allegations on the formal complaint. The Superintendent confirmed that Administration holds weekly meetings with teachers, attends to discipline that may be needed at the school, and participates in monthly award assemblies. All teachers are trained in the guidelines and safety procedures to be followed at the school. Administration is 8 minutes away. However, Superintendents may not be perceived as constant “principals” at Grace Smith School due to the many responsibilities they have within the unified school district as a whole.
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Findings & Recommendations
4 findings
F1:
Outside walkways have broken asphalt posing a hazard (trips and falls) for inmates and prison personnel.
F2:
The grounds are barren. Lawns and landscape are lacking throughout the yards outside.
F3:
The written program describing the “Resource Center” and its services (found in the Minutes of November 2014) is global with not enough information of who is responsible for the activity. In some instances it lacks dates of when a certain activity will start or be completed.
F4:
Did not see documentation of student or parent participation in current program.
Additional Recommendations
3
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
Repair or replace broken asphalt walkways as funding and time permits.
R3:
For the school year 2015-16, publish on the district website and/or flyers a timeline of activities so that the community may reference them easily and plan to participate.
R4:
Document parent and student participation through dated logs and sign-in sheets. Response Required: The Imperial County Civil Grand Jury requires that the Calipatria Unified School District respond to the recommendations within (90) ninety days from the issuance of this report. Please submit an official response to CGJ Foreperson, P.O. Box 2011, El Centro, CA 92243. 2014-2015 Imperial County Civil Grand Jury Final Report of Findings Complaint #2 SUBJECT Regarding Grace Smith School in Niland Lacking Administration presence, Calipatria Unified School District (CUSD) serves the City of Calipatria and the City of Niland schools JUSTIFICATION: The Civil Grand Jury has the responsibility of investigating complaints received by its residents; as well as the responsibility to investigate various county agencies on a 5 year rotating cycle. Complaint #2 was received stating that Administration’s presence is not visible at Grace Smith School in Niland. However, there are stipends being paid to two (2) CUSD administrators and mileage is also being paid without mileage expense claims being submitted. Background: Grace Smith School is a Kinder through 4th grade elementary school in Niland, CA and under the jurisdiction of Calipatria Unified School District with an enrollment of 82 students for the year 2014-2015. There are 5 teachers assigned to the school and Administration includes the Superintendent (paid a $5,000 stipend) and an Associate Superintendent (paid a $20,000 stipend). On April 2, 2015, members or the Civil Grand Jury met with Calipatria Unified School District (CUSD) Superintendent and asked specific questions regarding allegations on the formal complaint. The Superintendent confirmed that Administration holds weekly meetings with teachers, attends to discipline that may be needed at the school, and participates in monthly award assemblies. All teachers are trained in the guidelines and safety procedures to be followed at the school. Administration is 8 minutes away. However, Superintendents may not be perceived as constant “principals” at Grace Smith School due to the many responsibilities they have within the unified school district as a whole.
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Findings & Recommendations
4 findings
F1:
Outside walkways have broken asphalt posing a hazard (trips and falls) for inmates and prison personnel.
F2:
The grounds are barren. Lawns and landscape are lacking throughout the yards outside.
F3:
The written program describing the “Resource Center” and its services (found in the Minutes of November 2014) is global with not enough information of who is responsible for the activity. In some instances it lacks dates of when a certain activity will start or be completed.
F4:
Did not see documentation of student or parent participation in current program.
Additional Recommendations
4
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
Repair or replace broken asphalt walkways as funding and time permits.
R2:
Provide at least one state-of-the-art station with computer, scanner, printer; whatever it is that the division needs to collect and preserve records. Eliminate the need for additional storage. RESPONSE REQUIRED: The Imperial County Civil Grand Jury requires that the Imperial County Sheriff’s Office responds to the recommendations within (90) ninety days from the issuance of this report. Please submit an official response to CGJ Foreperson, P. O. Box 2011, El Centro, CA 92243. Page !25
R3:
For the school year 2015-16, publish on the district website and/or flyers a timeline of activities so that the community may reference them easily and plan to participate.
R4:
Document parent and student participation through dated logs and sign-in sheets. Response Required: The Imperial County Civil Grand Jury requires that the Calipatria Unified School District respond to the recommendations within (90) ninety days from the issuance of this report. Please submit an official response to CGJ Foreperson, P.O. Box 2011, El Centro, CA 92243. 2014-2015 Imperial County Civil Grand Jury Final Report of Findings Complaint #2 SUBJECT Regarding Grace Smith School in Niland Lacking Administration presence, Calipatria Unified School District (CUSD) serves the City of Calipatria and the City of Niland schools JUSTIFICATION: The Civil Grand Jury has the responsibility of investigating complaints received by its residents; as well as the responsibility to investigate various county agencies on a 5 year rotating cycle. Complaint #2 was received stating that Administration’s presence is not visible at Grace Smith School in Niland. However, there are stipends being paid to two (2) CUSD administrators and mileage is also being paid without mileage expense claims being submitted. Background: Grace Smith School is a Kinder through 4th grade elementary school in Niland, CA and under the jurisdiction of Calipatria Unified School District with an enrollment of 82 students for the year 2014-2015. There are 5 teachers assigned to the school and Administration includes the Superintendent (paid a $5,000 stipend) and an Associate Superintendent (paid a $20,000 stipend). On April 2, 2015, members or the Civil Grand Jury met with Calipatria Unified School District (CUSD) Superintendent and asked specific questions regarding allegations on the formal complaint. The Superintendent confirmed that Administration holds weekly meetings with teachers, attends to discipline that may be needed at the school, and participates in monthly award assemblies. All teachers are trained in the guidelines and safety procedures to be followed at the school. Administration is 8 minutes away. However, Superintendents may not be perceived as constant “principals” at Grace Smith School due to the many responsibilities they have within the unified school district as a whole.
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Findings & Recommendations
4 findings
F1:
Outside walkways have broken asphalt posing a hazard (trips and falls) for inmates and prison personnel.
F2:
The grounds are barren. Lawns and landscape are lacking throughout the yards outside.
F3:
The written program describing the “Resource Center” and its services (found in the Minutes of November 2014) is global with not enough information of who is responsible for the activity. In some instances it lacks dates of when a certain activity will start or be completed.
F4:
Did not see documentation of student or parent participation in current program.
Additional Recommendations
4
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
Repair or replace broken asphalt walkways as funding and time permits.
R2:
Provide lobby navigators so that clients do not have to line up to get procedure clarification or needed forms.
R3:
For the school year 2015-16, publish on the district website and/or flyers a timeline of activities so that the community may reference them easily and plan to participate.
R4:
Document parent and student participation through dated logs and sign-in sheets. Response Required: The Imperial County Civil Grand Jury requires that the Calipatria Unified School District respond to the recommendations within (90) ninety days from the issuance of this report. Please submit an official response to CGJ Foreperson, P.O. Box 2011, El Centro, CA 92243. 2014-2015 Imperial County Civil Grand Jury Final Report of Findings Complaint #2 SUBJECT Regarding Grace Smith School in Niland Lacking Administration presence, Calipatria Unified School District (CUSD) serves the City of Calipatria and the City of Niland schools JUSTIFICATION: The Civil Grand Jury has the responsibility of investigating complaints received by its residents; as well as the responsibility to investigate various county agencies on a 5 year rotating cycle. Complaint #2 was received stating that Administration’s presence is not visible at Grace Smith School in Niland. However, there are stipends being paid to two (2) CUSD administrators and mileage is also being paid without mileage expense claims being submitted. Background: Grace Smith School is a Kinder through 4th grade elementary school in Niland, CA and under the jurisdiction of Calipatria Unified School District with an enrollment of 82 students for the year 2014-2015. There are 5 teachers assigned to the school and Administration includes the Superintendent (paid a $5,000 stipend) and an Associate Superintendent (paid a $20,000 stipend). On April 2, 2015, members or the Civil Grand Jury met with Calipatria Unified School District (CUSD) Superintendent and asked specific questions regarding allegations on the formal complaint. The Superintendent confirmed that Administration holds weekly meetings with teachers, attends to discipline that may be needed at the school, and participates in monthly award assemblies. All teachers are trained in the guidelines and safety procedures to be followed at the school. Administration is 8 minutes away. However, Superintendents may not be perceived as constant “principals” at Grace Smith School due to the many responsibilities they have within the unified school district as a whole.
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Findings & Recommendations
4 findings
F1:
Outside walkways have broken asphalt posing a hazard (trips and falls) for inmates and prison personnel.
F2:
The grounds are barren. Lawns and landscape are lacking throughout the yards outside.
F3:
The written program describing the “Resource Center” and its services (found in the Minutes of November 2014) is global with not enough information of who is responsible for the activity. In some instances it lacks dates of when a certain activity will start or be completed.
F4:
Did not see documentation of student or parent participation in current program.
Additional Recommendations
4
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
Repair or replace broken asphalt walkways as funding and time permits.
R2:
Partner up with service entities throughout Imperial County such as the Department of Social Services CalWORKs Program and identify workers/volunteers to work the library branches throughout the county. Certify employees and/or volunteers to work in libraries by providing appropriate training.
R3:
For the school year 2015-16, publish on the district website and/or flyers a timeline of activities so that the community may reference them easily and plan to participate.
R4:
Document parent and student participation through dated logs and sign-in sheets. Response Required: The Imperial County Civil Grand Jury requires that the Calipatria Unified School District respond to the recommendations within (90) ninety days from the issuance of this report. Please submit an official response to CGJ Foreperson, P.O. Box 2011, El Centro, CA 92243. 2014-2015 Imperial County Civil Grand Jury Final Report of Findings Complaint #2 SUBJECT Regarding Grace Smith School in Niland Lacking Administration presence, Calipatria Unified School District (CUSD) serves the City of Calipatria and the City of Niland schools JUSTIFICATION: The Civil Grand Jury has the responsibility of investigating complaints received by its residents; as well as the responsibility to investigate various county agencies on a 5 year rotating cycle. Complaint #2 was received stating that Administration’s presence is not visible at Grace Smith School in Niland. However, there are stipends being paid to two (2) CUSD administrators and mileage is also being paid without mileage expense claims being submitted. Background: Grace Smith School is a Kinder through 4th grade elementary school in Niland, CA and under the jurisdiction of Calipatria Unified School District with an enrollment of 82 students for the year 2014-2015. There are 5 teachers assigned to the school and Administration includes the Superintendent (paid a $5,000 stipend) and an Associate Superintendent (paid a $20,000 stipend). On April 2, 2015, members or the Civil Grand Jury met with Calipatria Unified School District (CUSD) Superintendent and asked specific questions regarding allegations on the formal complaint. The Superintendent confirmed that Administration holds weekly meetings with teachers, attends to discipline that may be needed at the school, and participates in monthly award assemblies. All teachers are trained in the guidelines and safety procedures to be followed at the school. Administration is 8 minutes away. However, Superintendents may not be perceived as constant “principals” at Grace Smith School due to the many responsibilities they have within the unified school district as a whole.
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Findings & Recommendations
4 findings
F1:
Outside walkways have broken asphalt posing a hazard (trips and falls) for inmates and prison personnel.
F2:
The grounds are barren. Lawns and landscape are lacking throughout the yards outside.
F3:
The written program describing the “Resource Center” and its services (found in the Minutes of November 2014) is global with not enough information of who is responsible for the activity. In some instances it lacks dates of when a certain activity will start or be completed.
F4:
Did not see documentation of student or parent participation in current program.
Additional Recommendations
4
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
Repair or replace broken asphalt walkways as funding and time permits.
R2:
Focus on a recruitment plan for female officers and employ qualified females in order to balance gender equity in staffing.
R3:
For the school year 2015-16, publish on the district website and/or flyers a timeline of activities so that the community may reference them easily and plan to participate.
R4:
Document parent and student participation through dated logs and sign-in sheets. Response Required: The Imperial County Civil Grand Jury requires that the Calipatria Unified School District respond to the recommendations within (90) ninety days from the issuance of this report. Please submit an official response to CGJ Foreperson, P.O. Box 2011, El Centro, CA 92243. 2014-2015 Imperial County Civil Grand Jury Final Report of Findings Complaint #2 SUBJECT Regarding Grace Smith School in Niland Lacking Administration presence, Calipatria Unified School District (CUSD) serves the City of Calipatria and the City of Niland schools JUSTIFICATION: The Civil Grand Jury has the responsibility of investigating complaints received by its residents; as well as the responsibility to investigate various county agencies on a 5 year rotating cycle. Complaint #2 was received stating that Administration’s presence is not visible at Grace Smith School in Niland. However, there are stipends being paid to two (2) CUSD administrators and mileage is also being paid without mileage expense claims being submitted. Background: Grace Smith School is a Kinder through 4th grade elementary school in Niland, CA and under the jurisdiction of Calipatria Unified School District with an enrollment of 82 students for the year 2014-2015. There are 5 teachers assigned to the school and Administration includes the Superintendent (paid a $5,000 stipend) and an Associate Superintendent (paid a $20,000 stipend). On April 2, 2015, members or the Civil Grand Jury met with Calipatria Unified School District (CUSD) Superintendent and asked specific questions regarding allegations on the formal complaint. The Superintendent confirmed that Administration holds weekly meetings with teachers, attends to discipline that may be needed at the school, and participates in monthly award assemblies. All teachers are trained in the guidelines and safety procedures to be followed at the school. Administration is 8 minutes away. However, Superintendents may not be perceived as constant “principals” at Grace Smith School due to the many responsibilities they have within the unified school district as a whole.
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Findings & Recommendations
4 findings
F1:
Outside walkways have broken asphalt posing a hazard (trips and falls) for inmates and prison personnel.
F2:
The grounds are barren. Lawns and landscape are lacking throughout the yards outside.
F3:
The written program describing the “Resource Center” and its services (found in the Minutes of November 2014) is global with not enough information of who is responsible for the activity. In some instances it lacks dates of when a certain activity will start or be completed.
F4:
Did not see documentation of student or parent participation in current program.
Additional Recommendations
4
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
Repair or replace broken asphalt walkways as funding and time permits.
R2:
Purchase and install the cameras so that the Wards can be observed at all times. This improves safety for Wards and staff.
R3:
For the school year 2015-16, publish on the district website and/or flyers a timeline of activities so that the community may reference them easily and plan to participate.
R4:
Document parent and student participation through dated logs and sign-in sheets. Response Required: The Imperial County Civil Grand Jury requires that the Calipatria Unified School District respond to the recommendations within (90) ninety days from the issuance of this report. Please submit an official response to CGJ Foreperson, P.O. Box 2011, El Centro, CA 92243. 2014-2015 Imperial County Civil Grand Jury Final Report of Findings Complaint #2 SUBJECT Regarding Grace Smith School in Niland Lacking Administration presence, Calipatria Unified School District (CUSD) serves the City of Calipatria and the City of Niland schools JUSTIFICATION: The Civil Grand Jury has the responsibility of investigating complaints received by its residents; as well as the responsibility to investigate various county agencies on a 5 year rotating cycle. Complaint #2 was received stating that Administration’s presence is not visible at Grace Smith School in Niland. However, there are stipends being paid to two (2) CUSD administrators and mileage is also being paid without mileage expense claims being submitted. Background: Grace Smith School is a Kinder through 4th grade elementary school in Niland, CA and under the jurisdiction of Calipatria Unified School District with an enrollment of 82 students for the year 2014-2015. There are 5 teachers assigned to the school and Administration includes the Superintendent (paid a $5,000 stipend) and an Associate Superintendent (paid a $20,000 stipend). On April 2, 2015, members or the Civil Grand Jury met with Calipatria Unified School District (CUSD) Superintendent and asked specific questions regarding allegations on the formal complaint. The Superintendent confirmed that Administration holds weekly meetings with teachers, attends to discipline that may be needed at the school, and participates in monthly award assemblies. All teachers are trained in the guidelines and safety procedures to be followed at the school. Administration is 8 minutes away. However, Superintendents may not be perceived as constant “principals” at Grace Smith School due to the many responsibilities they have within the unified school district as a whole.
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Findings & Recommendations
4 findings
F1:
Outside walkways have broken asphalt posing a hazard (trips and falls) for inmates and prison personnel.
F2:
The grounds are barren. Lawns and landscape are lacking throughout the yards outside.
F3:
The written program describing the “Resource Center” and its services (found in the Minutes of November 2014) is global with not enough information of who is responsible for the activity. In some instances it lacks dates of when a certain activity will start or be completed.
F4:
Did not see documentation of student or parent participation in current program.
Additional Recommendations
4
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
Repair or replace broken asphalt walkways as funding and time permits.
R2:
The County shall ensure funding and resources are made available to both the County Department of Public Health and the Mosquito Abatement District to maintain community outreach efforts and to Environmental Health so that it may investigate ways to help promote business in the county.
R3:
For the school year 2015-16, publish on the district website and/or flyers a timeline of activities so that the community may reference them easily and plan to participate.
R4:
Document parent and student participation through dated logs and sign-in sheets. Response Required: The Imperial County Civil Grand Jury requires that the Calipatria Unified School District respond to the recommendations within (90) ninety days from the issuance of this report. Please submit an official response to CGJ Foreperson, P.O. Box 2011, El Centro, CA 92243. 2014-2015 Imperial County Civil Grand Jury Final Report of Findings Complaint #2 SUBJECT Regarding Grace Smith School in Niland Lacking Administration presence, Calipatria Unified School District (CUSD) serves the City of Calipatria and the City of Niland schools JUSTIFICATION: The Civil Grand Jury has the responsibility of investigating complaints received by its residents; as well as the responsibility to investigate various county agencies on a 5 year rotating cycle. Complaint #2 was received stating that Administration’s presence is not visible at Grace Smith School in Niland. However, there are stipends being paid to two (2) CUSD administrators and mileage is also being paid without mileage expense claims being submitted. Background: Grace Smith School is a Kinder through 4th grade elementary school in Niland, CA and under the jurisdiction of Calipatria Unified School District with an enrollment of 82 students for the year 2014-2015. There are 5 teachers assigned to the school and Administration includes the Superintendent (paid a $5,000 stipend) and an Associate Superintendent (paid a $20,000 stipend). On April 2, 2015, members or the Civil Grand Jury met with Calipatria Unified School District (CUSD) Superintendent and asked specific questions regarding allegations on the formal complaint. The Superintendent confirmed that Administration holds weekly meetings with teachers, attends to discipline that may be needed at the school, and participates in monthly award assemblies. All teachers are trained in the guidelines and safety procedures to be followed at the school. Administration is 8 minutes away. However, Superintendents may not be perceived as constant “principals” at Grace Smith School due to the many responsibilities they have within the unified school district as a whole.
Findings & Recommendations
4 findings
F1:
Outside walkways have broken asphalt posing a hazard (trips and falls) for inmates and prison personnel.
F2:
The grounds are barren. Lawns and landscape are lacking throughout the yards outside.
F3:
The written program describing the “Resource Center” and its services (found in the Minutes of November 2014) is global with not enough information of who is responsible for the activity. In some instances it lacks dates of when a certain activity will start or be completed.
F4:
Did not see documentation of student or parent participation in current program.
Additional Recommendations
4
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
Repair or replace broken asphalt walkways as funding and time permits.
R2:
Explore measures and install windows on the solid, entrance doors immediately to bring employees some peace of mind.
R3:
For the school year 2015-16, publish on the district website and/or flyers a timeline of activities so that the community may reference them easily and plan to participate.
R4:
Document parent and student participation through dated logs and sign-in sheets. Response Required: The Imperial County Civil Grand Jury requires that the Calipatria Unified School District respond to the recommendations within (90) ninety days from the issuance of this report. Please submit an official response to CGJ Foreperson, P.O. Box 2011, El Centro, CA 92243. 2014-2015 Imperial County Civil Grand Jury Final Report of Findings Complaint #2 SUBJECT Regarding Grace Smith School in Niland Lacking Administration presence, Calipatria Unified School District (CUSD) serves the City of Calipatria and the City of Niland schools JUSTIFICATION: The Civil Grand Jury has the responsibility of investigating complaints received by its residents; as well as the responsibility to investigate various county agencies on a 5 year rotating cycle. Complaint #2 was received stating that Administration’s presence is not visible at Grace Smith School in Niland. However, there are stipends being paid to two (2) CUSD administrators and mileage is also being paid without mileage expense claims being submitted. Background: Grace Smith School is a Kinder through 4th grade elementary school in Niland, CA and under the jurisdiction of Calipatria Unified School District with an enrollment of 82 students for the year 2014-2015. There are 5 teachers assigned to the school and Administration includes the Superintendent (paid a $5,000 stipend) and an Associate Superintendent (paid a $20,000 stipend). On April 2, 2015, members or the Civil Grand Jury met with Calipatria Unified School District (CUSD) Superintendent and asked specific questions regarding allegations on the formal complaint. The Superintendent confirmed that Administration holds weekly meetings with teachers, attends to discipline that may be needed at the school, and participates in monthly award assemblies. All teachers are trained in the guidelines and safety procedures to be followed at the school. Administration is 8 minutes away. However, Superintendents may not be perceived as constant “principals” at Grace Smith School due to the many responsibilities they have within the unified school district as a whole.
Findings & Recommendations
3 findings
F1:
The Imperial County Department of Public Works does not have, does not keep track of, or did not share with the Civil Grand Jury a time or labor log of its projects subject to the inquiry.
F2:
The Imperial County Department of Public Works does not have, does not keep track of, or did not share with the Civil Grand Jury the justifications for projects or justifications for each type of repair/ remedy subject to the inquiry.
F3:
The Imperial County Department of Public Works’ lack of transparency and culture of non-disclosure makes it difficult to determine if it is spending taxpayer funds in the most appropriate manner.
Additional Recommendations
3
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
The Department of Public Works shall deliver a specific and meaningful time and labor log of its projects subject to the inquiry. It shall develop and maintain a specific and meaningful time and labor log of its other in-house or contracted projects.
R2:
The Department of Public works shall deliver specific and meaningful justifications for projects and justifications for each type of repair/ remedy subject to the inquiry. It shall draft and maintain specific and meaningful justifications for its other in-house and contracted projects and justifications for each type of repair or remedy selected.
R3:
The Department of Public Works shall develop a website that shall be updated bi- weekly where it will post: current projects, justifications for each project, justification for selection of any type of remedy, cost of each project, time estimate for each project, estimated lifespan of each project or remedy, source of funding, quantity and source of labor. On the same webpage, the Department shall include a comment/question section which will accept and publish public input. The Department shall meaningfully answer public comments and questions on a bi-weekly basis. RESPONSE REQUIRED: The Imperial County Civil Grand Jury requires the Department of Public Works to respond to the recommendations and to provide a more detailed and responsive answer to the inquiry regarding Worthington Road within (90) ninety days from the issuance of this report. Please submit an official response to CGJ Foreperson, P.O. Box 2011, El Centro, CA 92243. April 2015 Road patching – potholes $533.57 Highway Users Tax Account (HUTA) Location Month Description of Work Cost Funding Source Page !33