Lassen County Grand Jury
2022-2023
Findings & Recommendations
2 findings
F1:
The Grand Jury found that due to partial implementation of policy for Special Education and IEPs throughout Lassen County, parents have transferred students to school districts who will more thoroughly execute policies for their students. This action results in a loss of funding for Lassen County School Districts, making implementation of policies more difficult due to loss of funding. It is likely that if policy is correctly implemented and followed these issues would be resolved.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1:
The Grand Jury recommends that all school districts within Lassen County conduct an audit to review, develop standard operating procedures for, and implement all Special Education policies and procedures. Furthermore, the Grand Jury recommends that all school districts and the Lassen County Office of Education develop an oversight committee to oversee the implementation of existing policies for Special Education and IEPs.
F2:
The Grand Jury found that the following school districts do not have policy for IEPs and SEPs readily available for the public or listed online: Janesville Union School District Johnstonville Elementary School District Ravendale/Termo Elementary School District Richmond School District Schaffer Elementary School District
Related Recommendations (1)
R2:
The Grand Jury recommends that any school districts who do not have Special Education and IEP policies readily available to the public post their policies online and retain copies of such policies readily available for public distribution. DETENTION FACILITIES California Penal Code 919(b) mandates the Grand Jury "inquire into the conditions and management of all detention facilities within their county." The following is a summary of those inquiries. LASSEN COUNTY ADULT DETENTION FACILITY On February 17, 2023, a seven members of the civil grand jury met at the Lassen County Sheriff's offices. After a meeting with Sheriff Dean Growden and a brief tour of aspects of the Sheriff's Department offices, the group undertook its statutorily-required inquiry into the condition and management of the Lassen County Jail. Captain John McGarva, the Custody Division Commander, and Lieutenant Amy Foster, both of the Sheriff's Department, led the grand jurors on a tour of the jail facility. HIGH DESERT STATE PRISON On March 20, 2023, a half dozen members of the civil grand jury met at High Desert State Prison to fulfill its obligation, under the Penal Code, to inquire into the condition and management of the prison. After a brief meeting with Warden Rob St. Andre and many of the facility's department heads and other employees, the Warden, along with Public Information Officer Jon Sieberg, led the grand jurors on a tour of the prison facility.
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