Score: +29
(31/85/2)
Marin County Grand Jury
• 2024-2025
A Free Public Education Includes School Supplies
Published: April 19, 2024
9 pages
⚠️ Translation Notice: This content has been automatically translated. The original English text is the official version. Translation may contain errors.
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Findings and Recommendations 5 findings
F1
Some Marin public schools do not comply with the “free public education” law because they ask students or their families to bring supplies to school.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
All Marin public schools should follow California’s “free public education” law.
F2
Schools may not circumvent the “free public education” law by offering families any kind of waiver or exemption option.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
Marin public schools should provide, at no cost to the student or their families, all the supplies, materials, and equipment necessary for students to fully participate at school.
F3
Some Marin public schools distribute supply lists to families that indicate the family can seek a waiver or become exempt from bringing supplies in some specified way.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
Marin public schools should not distribute school supply lists to students or their families.
F4
Some Marin public schools distribute supply lists to families that are labeled “optional.”
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
Marin public schools should not distribute school supply lists that indicate the supplies are optional.
F5
Teachers often spend their personal funds to provide supplies, materials, or equipment for students.
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
The superintendent of each school district should ensure that the schools in their district are in compliance with California law with respect to school supplies.
Additional Recommendations 2
These recommendations are not explicitly linked to specific findings.
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R6If a Marin public school chooses to solicit donations of any kind from anyone, whether the solicitation is on paper, verbal, or electronic, such as a website or email, the school should make it clear that donations are not required but rather are entirely voluntary.
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R7Marin public schools should not put teachers in a position where they need to use their personal funds to provide supplies, materials, or equipment for students to fully participate at school.
Conclusions 1
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CL1California law clearly requires that students attending a public school receive a free education. It is also certain that California law requires that students in public schools receive, at no cost to the student or their families, all the supplies, materials, and equipment necessary to fully participate at school. As a result, the Grand Jury makes the following findings and recommendations.
Agency Responses 14
Government agencies' official responses to this report's findings and recommendations. Click on a response to see the structured breakdown.
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Bolinas-Stinson School District Board of Trustees[PDF]
August 07, 2024
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92 pages
• 6 responses
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Score: +1
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6 responses to findings and recommendations
F2
Schools may not circumvent the “free public education” law by offering families any kind of waiver or exemption option.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Partially Agree At the time the Grand Jury Report, To Learn or Not to Learn: Are Children with Learning Differences Set Up for Success?, was released, the Bolinas Stinson Union School District did have information about special education available on their website. With that said, there are currently no statutes, federal or state, that require school districts to post information on their website to inform parents/guardians of their rights under federal and/or state laws related to having their children assessed to determine special education eligibility. Although the Bolinas Stinson Union Sch...
R2
Marin public schools should provide, at no cost to the student or their families, all the supplies, materials, and equipment necessary for students to fully participate at school.
Response: Implemented
Scheduled: within 15 days
Score: 0
The recommendation has been implemented This recommendation has been implemented. The Bolinas Stinson Union School District is currently using a variety of targeted communication methods with parents/guardians, including emails, website postings, phone calls, and in-person conferences. R3: Each school district should use the Special Education Information System service tracking module to track every student's Individualized Education Programs allocated service hours and the hours provided to each student. Response: The recommendation will be implemented There are no findings that suggest that ...
F3
Some Marin public schools distribute supply lists to families that indicate the family can seek a waiver or become exempt from bringing supplies in some specified way.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Partially Agree All parents/guardians should know what services are available to students with disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This is first accomplished by the Marin County Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) developing and adopting an annual special education service plan consistent with California Education Code 56205(b)(2). The plan (see attached Marin County SELPA 2024-2025 Service Plan) includes a description of special education services to be provided by the Bolinas Stinson Union School District, including the nature of the services and ...
R3
Marin public schools should not distribute school supply lists to students or their families.
Response: Will Implement
Scheduled: within 15 days
Score: +1
The recommendation will be implemented There are no findings that suggest that the Bolinas Stinson Union School District is not effectively tracking Individualized Education Program (IEP) service delivery. Further, the Bolinas Stinson Union School District is using a service delivery tracking system consistent with the California Department of Education's guidelines (see attached). The Bolinas Stinson Union School District has reviewed the features available within the Special Education Information System (SEIS) service tracking module, and will transition from the district's current service t...
F4
Some Marin public schools distribute supply lists to families that are labeled “optional.”
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Partially Agree The Special Education Information System (SEIS) is a valuable tool that supports the Bolinas Stinson Union School District with online access to develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), manage special education data, submit California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System (CALPADS) reports, and track Individualized Education Program (IEP) service delivery. However, there are no findings in the report that suggest that the use of SEIS specifically or exclusively is connected to an increase in the effective administration of IEPs, or in student success. F5: Many sch...
F5
Teachers often spend their personal funds to provide supplies, materials, or equipment for students.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Agree F6: Data is not available electronically in Marin school districts to ascertain whether the districts are providing the service hours required by their students' Individualized Education Programs. Response: Partially Agree While digital Individualized Education Program (IEP) service delivery data may not be available across all school districts in Marin County, the Bolinas Stinson Union School District is recording and tracking IEP service delivery on an individual student level. If a parent/guardian has a question regarding the delivery of services to their student, the parent/guardian ...
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Bolinas-Stinson School District Board of Trustees[PDF]
June 11, 2024
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3 pages
• 12 responses
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Score: +5
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12 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Some Marin public schools do not comply with the “free public education” law because they ask students or their families to bring supplies to school.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
I (we) agree with the finding.
R1
All Marin public schools should follow California’s “free public education” law.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
The recommendation has been implemented. The Bolinas-Stinson Union School District follows California Education Code 49011 and 56040(a) regarding the provision of a free and appropriate public education.
F2
Schools may not circumvent the “free public education” law by offering families any kind of waiver or exemption option.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
I (we) agree with the finding.
R2
Marin public schools should provide, at no cost to the student or their families, all the supplies, materials, and equipment necessary for students to fully participate at school.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
The recommendation has been implemented. The Bolinas-Stinson Union School District provides all required supplies, materials, and equipment at no cost to students or their families to fully participate at school.
F3
Some Marin public schools distribute supply lists to families that indicate the family can seek a waiver or become exempt from bringing supplies in some specified way.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
I (we) agree with the finding.
R3
Marin public schools should not distribute school supply lists to students or their families.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
The recommendation has been implemented. The Bolinas-Stinson Union School District do not provide school supply lists to students or their families.
F4
Some Marin public schools distribute supply lists to families that are labeled “optional.”
Response: Agree
Score: +1
I (we) agree with the finding.
R4
Marin public schools should not distribute school supply lists that indicate the supplies are optional.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
The recommendation has been implemented. The Bolinas-Stinson Union School District does not distribute school supply lists indicating that the supplies are optional.
F5
Teachers often spend their personal funds to provide supplies, materials, or equipment for students.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
I (we) agree with the finding.
R5
The superintendent of each school district should ensure that the schools in their district are in compliance with California law with respect to school supplies.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
The recommendation has been implemented. The Bolinas-Stinson Union School District Superintendent has directed and ensured that all supplies, materials, and equipment needed to participate in educational activities within BSUSD is provided free of charge.
R6
If a Marin public school chooses to solicit donations of any kind from anyone, whether the solicitation is on paper, verbal, or electronic, such as a website or email, the school should make it clear that donations are not required but rather are entirely voluntary.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
The recommendation has been implemented. The Bolinas Stinson Union School District does not require donations of any kind and always ensures that any donations are solicited as voluntary contributions.
R7
Marin public schools should not put teachers in a position where they need to use their personal funds to provide supplies, materials, or equipment for students to fully participate at school.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
The recommendation has been implemented. The Bolinas-Stinson Union School District is committed to providing all the supplies, materials, or equipment needed by our teachers and staff. Any approved purchases made by teachers for their classrooms is reimbursed by BSUSD.
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Bolinas-Stinson School District Board of Trustees[PDF]
June 07, 2022
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7 pages
• 7 responses
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Score: +2
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7 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Some Marin public schools do not comply with the “free public education” law because they ask students or their families to bring supplies to school.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
agree with the findings numbered: F1, F2, F5, F6, F7, F8 I (we) partially disagree partially with the F3, F4 findings numbered: I (we) wholly disagree partially with the findings numbered: (Attached is a statement specifying any portions of the findings that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons therefor.
R1
All Marin public schools should follow California’s “free public education” law.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
R1</u> have not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in
the future.
F2
Schools may not circumvent the “free public education” law by offering families any kind of waiver or exemption option.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
agree with the findings numbered: F1, F2, F5, F6, F7, F8 I (we) partially disagree partially with the F3, F4 findings numbered: I (we) wholly disagree partially with the findings numbered: (Attached is a statement specifying any portions of the findings that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons therefor.
R2
Marin public schools should provide, at no cost to the student or their families, all the supplies, materials, and equipment necessary for students to fully participate at school.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
R-2
Recommendations numbered <u>R1</u> have not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in
the future.
F3
Some Marin public schools distribute supply lists to families that indicate the family can seek a waiver or become exempt from bringing supplies in some specified way.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
agree with the findings numbered: F1, F2, F5, F6, F7, F8 I (we) partially disagree partially with the F3, F4 findings numbered: I (we) wholly disagree partially with the findings numbered: (Attached is a statement specifying any portions of the findings that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons therefor.
F4
Some Marin public schools distribute supply lists to families that are labeled “optional.”
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
agree with the findings numbered: F1, F2, F5, F6, F7, F8 I (we) partially disagree partially with the F3, F4 findings numbered: I (we) wholly disagree partially with the findings numbered: (Attached is a statement specifying any portions of the findings that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons therefor.
F5
Teachers often spend their personal funds to provide supplies, materials, or equipment for students.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
agree with the findings numbered: F1, F2, F5, F6, F7, F8 I (we) partially disagree partially with the F3, F4 findings numbered: I (we) wholly disagree partially with the findings numbered: (Attached is a statement specifying any portions of the findings that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons therefor.
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Lagunitas School District Board of Trustees[PDF]
May 16, 2024
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3 pages
• 11 responses
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Score: +5
(+5, 6, 0)
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11 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Some Marin public schools do not comply with the “free public education” law because they ask students or their families to bring supplies to school.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Some Marin public schools do not comply with the "free public education" law because they ask students or their families to bring supplies to school. Response We agree with the finding.
R1
All Marin public schools should follow California’s “free public education” law.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
All Marin public schools should follow California's "free public education" law. The recommendation has been implemented. All Lagunitas School District schools and Response classes follow California Education Code 49011 and 56040(a) regarding the provision of a free and appropriate public education.
R2
Marin public schools should provide, at no cost to the student or their families, all the supplies, materials, and equipment necessary for students to fully participate at school. The recommendation has been implemented. Lagunitas School District and classes Response provide all required suppl...
F2
Schools may not circumvent the “free public education” law by offering families any kind of waiver or exemption option.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Schools may not circumvent the "free public education" law by offering families any kind of waiver or exemption option. We agree with the finding. Response
R2
Marin public schools should provide, at no cost to the student or their families, all the supplies, materials, and equipment necessary for students to fully participate at school.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
Marin public schools should provide, at no cost to the student or their families, all the supplies, materials, and equipment necessary for students to fully participate at school. The recommendation has been implemented. Lagunitas School District and classes Response provide all required supplies, materials, and equipment at no cost to students or their families to fully participate at school. Marin public schools should not distribute school supply lists to students or their families.
R3
The recommendation has been implemented. Lagunitas School District and classes do Response not provide s...
F3
Some Marin public schools distribute supply lists to families that indicate the family can seek a waiver or become exempt from bringing supplies in some specified way.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Some Marin public schools distribute supply lists to families that indicate the family can seek a waiver or become exempt from bringing supplies in some specified way. Response We agree with the finding.
R3
Marin public schools should not distribute school supply lists to students or their families.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
R3
The recommendation has been implemented.
F4
Some Marin public schools distribute supply lists to families that are labeled “optional.”
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Some Marin public schools distribute supply lists to families that are labeled "optional." Response We agree with the finding.
R4
Marin public schools should not distribute school supply lists that indicate the supplies are optional.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
Marin public schools should not distribute school supply lists that indicate the supplies are optional. The recommendation has been implemented. Lagunitas School District and classes does Response not distribute school supply lists indicating that the supplies are optional. The superintendent of each school district should ensure that the schools in their district
R5
are in compliance with California law with respect to school supplies. The recommendation has been implemented. The Lagunitas School District Response Superintendent/Principal has directed and ensured that all supplies, material...
F5
Teachers often spend their personal funds to provide supplies, materials, or equipment for students.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Teachers often spend their personal funds to provide supplies, materials, or equipment for students. We agree with the finding. Response
Marin County Office of Education Responses to the 2023-2024 Marin County Civil Grand Jury Report A Free Public Education Includes School Supplies Recommendations:
R5
The superintendent of each school district should ensure that the schools in their district are in compliance with California law with respect to school supplies.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
are in compliance with California law with respect to school supplies. The recommendation has been implemented. The Lagunitas School District Response Superintendent/Principal has directed and ensured that all supplies, materials, and equipment needed to participate in educational activities within Lagunitas School District and classes is provided free of charge. If a Marin public school chooses to solicit donations of any kind from anyone, whether the R<sub>6</sub> solicitation is on paper, verbal, or electronic, such as a website or email, the school should make it clear that donations are n...
R7
Marin public schools should not put teachers in a position where they need to use their personal funds to provide supplies, materials, or equipment for students to fully participate at school.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
personal funds to provide supplies, materials, or equipment for students to fully participate at school. The recommendation has been implemented. Lagunitas School District is committed to Response providing all the supplies, materials, or equipment needed by our teachers and staff.
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Lagunitas School District Board of Trustees[PDF]
June 23, 2022
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9 pages
• 7 responses
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Score: 0
(+0, 7, 0)
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7 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Some Marin public schools do not comply with the “free public education” law because they ask students or their families to bring supplies to school.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
agree with the findings numbered: F1, F2, F5, F6, F7, F8 F3, F4 I (we) partially disagree partially with the findings numbered: I (we) wholly disagree partially with the findings numbered: (Attached is a statement specifying any portions of the findings that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons therefor.
R1
All Marin public schools should follow California’s “free public education” law.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
By August 1, 2022 the Marin County Superintendent of Schools and all Marin public school districts should convene a countywide Lost Learning Task Force to rapidly develop lost learning recovery models that are available for implementation by all of Marin's public school districts. Response: Select one: This recommendation has been implemented. This recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future. This recommendation requires further analysis. This recommendation will not be implemented because they are • not warranted or are not reasonable. [Insert district s...
F2
Schools may not circumvent the “free public education” law by offering families any kind of waiver or exemption option.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
agree with the findings numbered: F1, F2, F5, F6, F7, F8 F3, F4 I (we) partially disagree partially with the findings numbered: I (we) wholly disagree partially with the findings numbered: (Attached is a statement specifying any portions of the findings that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons therefor.
R2
Marin public schools should provide, at no cost to the student or their families, all the supplies, materials, and equipment necessary for students to fully participate at school.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
By August 1, 2022 the Marin County Superintendent of Schools and all Marin public school districts should also call on the Lost Learning Task Force, as a second but vital priority, to develop and recommend protocols and policies for minimizing the length of emergency school closures during future disruptions. Response: Select one: This recommendation has been implemented. This recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future.
This recommendation requires further analysis.
This recommendation will not be implemented because they are not warranted or are not r...
F3
Some Marin public schools distribute supply lists to families that indicate the family can seek a waiver or become exempt from bringing supplies in some specified way.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
agree with the findings numbered: F1, F2, F5, F6, F7, F8 F3, F4 I (we) partially disagree partially with the findings numbered: I (we) wholly disagree partially with the findings numbered: (Attached is a statement specifying any portions of the findings that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons therefor.
F4
Some Marin public schools distribute supply lists to families that are labeled “optional.”
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
agree with the findings numbered: F1, F2, F5, F6, F7, F8 F3, F4 I (we) partially disagree partially with the findings numbered: I (we) wholly disagree partially with the findings numbered: (Attached is a statement specifying any portions of the findings that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons therefor.
F5
Teachers often spend their personal funds to provide supplies, materials, or equipment for students.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
agree with the findings numbered: F1, F2, F5, F6, F7, F8 F3, F4 I (we) partially disagree partially with the findings numbered: I (we) wholly disagree partially with the findings numbered: (Attached is a statement specifying any portions of the findings that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons therefor.
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Miller Creek Elementary School District Board of Trustees[PDF]
June 26, 2024
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3 pages
• 12 responses
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Score: +5
(+5, 7, 0)
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12 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Some Marin public schools do not comply with the “free public education” law because they ask students or their families to bring supplies to school.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Some Marin public schools do not comply with the "free public education" law because they ask students or their families to bring supplies to school. We agree with the finding. Response
R1
All Marin public schools should follow California’s “free public education” law.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
All Marin public schools should follow California's "free public education" law. The recommendation has been implemented. All Miller Creek School District (MCSD) Response schools and classes will follow California Education Code 49011 and 56040(a) regarding the provision of a free and appropriate public education. Marin public schools should provide, at no cost to the student or their families, all the
R2
supplies, materials, and equipment necessary for students to fully participate at school. The recommendation has been implemented. All Miller Creek School District schools Response and clas...
F2
Schools may not circumvent the “free public education” law by offering families any kind of waiver or exemption option.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Schools may not circumvent the "free public education" law by offering families any kind of waiver or exemption option. We agree with the finding. Response
R2
Marin public schools should provide, at no cost to the student or their families, all the supplies, materials, and equipment necessary for students to fully participate at school.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
supplies, materials, and equipment necessary for students to fully participate at school. The recommendation has been implemented. All Miller Creek School District schools Response and classes will provide all required supplies, materials, and equipment at no cost to students or their families to fully participate at school.
R3
Marin public schools should not distribute school supply lists to students or their families. The recommendation has been implemented. MCSD schools and classes will not provide Response school supply lists to students or their families. Marin public schools should not...
F3
Some Marin public schools distribute supply lists to families that indicate the family can seek a waiver or become exempt from bringing supplies in some specified way.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Some Marin public schools distribute supply lists to families that indicate the family can seek a waiver or become exempt from bringing supplies in some specified way. Response We agree with the finding.
R3
Marin public schools should not distribute school supply lists to students or their families.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
Marin public schools should not distribute school supply lists to students or their families. The recommendation has been implemented. MCSD schools and classes will not provide Response school supply lists to students or their families. Marin public schools should not distribute school supply lists that indicate the supplies are
R4
optional. The recommendation has been implemented. MCSD schools and classes will not provide Response school supply lists to students or their families.
R5
The superintendent of each school district should ensure that the schools in their district are in complia...
F4
Some Marin public schools distribute supply lists to families that are labeled “optional.”
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Some Marin public schools distribute supply lists to families that are labeled "optional." Response We agree with the finding.
R4
Marin public schools should not distribute school supply lists that indicate the supplies are optional.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
optional. The recommendation has been implemented. MCSD schools and classes will not provide Response school supply lists to students or their families.
R5
The superintendent of each school district should ensure that the schools in their district are in compliance with California law with respect to school supplies. The recommendation has been implemented. The Miller Creek School District deputy Response superintendent has directed that all supplies, materials, and equipment needed to participate in educational activities within MCSD schools and classes is provided free of charge. If a Mari...
F5
Teachers often spend their personal funds to provide supplies, materials, or equipment for students.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Teachers often spend their personal funds to provide supplies, materials, or equipment for students. We agree with the finding. Response
Miller Creek School District Responses to the 2023-2024 Marin County Civil Grand Jury Report A Free Public Education Includes School Supplies Recommendations:
R5
The superintendent of each school district should ensure that the schools in their district are in compliance with California law with respect to school supplies.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
The superintendent of each school district should ensure that the schools in their district are in compliance with California law with respect to school supplies. The recommendation has been implemented. The Miller Creek School District deputy Response superintendent has directed that all supplies, materials, and equipment needed to participate in educational activities within MCSD schools and classes is provided free of charge. If a Marin public school chooses to solicit donations of any kind from anyone, whether the
R6
solicitation is on paper, verbal, or electronic, such as a website or e...
R6
If a Marin public school chooses to solicit donations of any kind from anyone, whether the solicitation is on paper, verbal, or electronic, such as a website or email, the school should make it clear that donations are not required but rather are entirely voluntary.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
solicitation is on paper, verbal, or electronic, such as a website or email, the school should make it clear that donations are not required but rather are entirely voluntary. The recommendation has been implemented. MCSD does not require donations of any Response kind and always ensures that any donations are solicited as voluntary contributions. Marin public schools should not put teachers in a position where they need to use their
R7
Marin public schools should not put teachers in a position where they need to use their personal funds to provide supplies, materials, or equipment for students to fully participate at school.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
personal funds to provide supplies, materials, or equipment for students to fully participate at school. The recommendation has been implemented. MCSD is committed to providing all the Response supplies, materials, or equipment needed by our teachers and staff.
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Miller Creek Elementary School District Board of Trustees[PDF]
July 15, 2022
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6 pages
• 7 responses
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Score: +1
(+1, 6, 0)
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7 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Some Marin public schools do not comply with the “free public education” law because they ask students or their families to bring supplies to school.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
agree with the findings numbered: F1, F2, F5, F6, F8 We partially disagree partially with the F3, F4, F7 findings numbered: I (we) wholly disagree partially with the findings numbered: (Attached is a statement specifying any portions of the findings that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons therefor.
R1
All Marin public schools should follow California’s “free public education” law.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
R1 have not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future.
F2
Schools may not circumvent the “free public education” law by offering families any kind of waiver or exemption option.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
agree with the findings numbered: F1, F2, F5, F6, F8 We partially disagree partially with the F3, F4, F7 findings numbered: I (we) wholly disagree partially with the findings numbered: (Attached is a statement specifying any portions of the findings that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons therefor.
R2
Marin public schools should provide, at no cost to the student or their families, all the supplies, materials, and equipment necessary for students to fully participate at school.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
By August 1, 2022 the Marin County Superintendent of Schools and all Marin public school districts should also call on the Lost Learning Task Force, as a second but vital priority, to develop and recommend protocols and policies for minimizing the length of emergency school closures during future disruptions. Response: This recommendation has been implemented. This recommendation has been implemented, although not in the exact name of a Lost Learning Task Force, but clearly in purpose and function. The impact of the pandemic will be felt for some time and this work will be ongoing. Prior to CO...
F3
Some Marin public schools distribute supply lists to families that indicate the family can seek a waiver or become exempt from bringing supplies in some specified way.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
agree with the findings numbered: F1, F2, F5, F6, F8 We partially disagree partially with the F3, F4, F7 findings numbered: I (we) wholly disagree partially with the findings numbered: (Attached is a statement specifying any portions of the findings that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons therefor.
F4
Some Marin public schools distribute supply lists to families that are labeled “optional.”
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
agree with the findings numbered: F1, F2, F5, F6, F8 We partially disagree partially with the F3, F4, F7 findings numbered: I (we) wholly disagree partially with the findings numbered: (Attached is a statement specifying any portions of the findings that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons therefor.
F5
Teachers often spend their personal funds to provide supplies, materials, or equipment for students.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
agree with the findings numbered: F1, F2, F5, F6, F8 We partially disagree partially with the F3, F4, F7 findings numbered: I (we) wholly disagree partially with the findings numbered: (Attached is a statement specifying any portions of the findings that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons therefor.
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Mill Valley School District Board of Trustees[PDF]
August 21, 2024
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3 pages
• 12 responses
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Score: +5
(+5, 7, 0)
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12 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Some Marin public schools do not comply with the “free public education” law because they ask students or their families to bring supplies to school.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
We agree with this finding. F2. Schools may not circumvent the "free public education" law by offering families any kind of waiver or exemption option. Response: We agree with this finding. F3. Some Marin public schools distribute supply lists to families that indicate the family can seek a waiver or become exempt from bringing supplies in some specified way. Response: We agree with this finding. F4. Some Marin public schools distribute supply lists to families that are labeled "optional." Response: We agree with this finding. F5. Teachers often spend their personal funds to provide supplies, ...
R1
All Marin public schools should follow California’s “free public education” law.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
We agree with this finding. F2. Schools may not circumvent the "free public education" law by offering families any kind of waiver or exemption option. Response: We agree with this finding. F3. Some Marin public schools distribute supply lists to families that indicate the family can seek a waiver or become exempt from bringing supplies in some specified way. Response: We agree with this finding. F4. Some Marin public schools distribute supply lists to families that are labeled "optional." Response: We agree with this finding. F5. Teachers often spend their personal funds to provide supplies, ...
F2
Schools may not circumvent the “free public education” law by offering families any kind of waiver or exemption option.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
We agree with this finding. F3. Some Marin public schools distribute supply lists to families that indicate the family can seek a waiver or become exempt from bringing supplies in some specified way. Response: We agree with this finding. F4. Some Marin public schools distribute supply lists to families that are labeled "optional." Response: We agree with this finding. F5. Teachers often spend their personal funds to provide supplies, materials, or equipment for students. Response: We agree with this finding. Recommendations: R1. All Marin public schools should follow California's "free public ...
R2
Marin public schools should provide, at no cost to the student or their families, all the supplies, materials, and equipment necessary for students to fully participate at school.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
This recommendation has been implemented in the Mill Valley School District. All Mill Valley School District schools and classes provide all required supplies, materials and equipment at no cost to students or their families to fully participate in school. R3. Marin public schools should not distribute school supply lists to students or their families. Response: This recommendation has been implemented in the Mill Valley School District. Principals have been asked to re-iterate this expectation as we start the 2024-2025 school year. R4. Marin public schools should not distribute school supply ...
F3
Some Marin public schools distribute supply lists to families that indicate the family can seek a waiver or become exempt from bringing supplies in some specified way.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
We agree with this finding. F4. Some Marin public schools distribute supply lists to families that are labeled "optional." Response: We agree with this finding. F5. Teachers often spend their personal funds to provide supplies, materials, or equipment for students. Response: We agree with this finding. Recommendations: R1. All Marin public schools should follow California's "free public education" law. Response: This recommendation has been implemented in the Mill Valley School District. All Mill Valley School District schools and classes follow California Education Code 49011 and 56040(a) reg...
R3
Marin public schools should not distribute school supply lists to students or their families.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
This recommendation has been implemented in the Mill Valley School District. Principals have been asked to re-iterate this expectation as we start the 2024-2025 school year. R4. Marin public schools should not distribute school supply lists that indicate the supplies are optional. Response: This recommendation has been implemented in the Mill Valley School District. Principals have been asked to re-iterate this expectation as we start the 2024-2025 school year. R5. The superintendent of each school district should ensure that the schools in their district are in compliance with California law ...
F4
Some Marin public schools distribute supply lists to families that are labeled “optional.”
Response: Agree
Score: +1
We agree with this finding. Recommendations: R1. All Marin public schools should follow California's "free public education" law. Response: This recommendation has been implemented in the Mill Valley School District. All Mill Valley School District schools and classes follow California Education Code 49011 and 56040(a) regarding the provision of a free and appropriate public education. R2. Marin public schools should provide, at no cost to the student or their families, all the supplies, materials, and equipment necessary for students to fully participate at school.
Response: This recommendat...
R4
Marin public schools should not distribute school supply lists that indicate the supplies are optional.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
This recommendation has been implemented in the Mill Valley School District. Principals have been asked to re-iterate this expectation as we start the 2024-2025 school year. R5. The superintendent of each school district should ensure that the schools in their district are in compliance with California law with respect to school supplies. Response: This recommendation has been implemented. Mill Valley School District is in compliance with California law with respect to school supplies. R6. If a Marin public school chooses to solicit donations of any kind from anyone, whether the solicitation i...
F5
Teachers often spend their personal funds to provide supplies, materials, or equipment for students.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
We agree with this finding. F2. Schools may not circumvent the "free public education" law by offering families any kind of waiver or exemption option. Response: We agree with this finding. F3. Some Marin public schools distribute supply lists to families that indicate the family can seek a waiver or become exempt from bringing supplies in some specified way. Response: We agree with this finding. F4. Some Marin public schools distribute supply lists to families that are labeled "optional." Response: We agree with this finding. F5. Teachers often spend their personal funds to provide supplies, ...
R5
The superintendent of each school district should ensure that the schools in their district are in compliance with California law with respect to school supplies.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
This recommendation has been implemented. Mill Valley School District is in compliance with California law with respect to school supplies. R6. If a Marin public school chooses to solicit donations of any kind from anyone, whether the solicitation is on paper, verbal, or electronic, such as a website or email, the school should make it clear that donations are not required but rather are entirely voluntary. Response: This recommendation has been implemented. Mill Valley School District does not require donations of any kind. All organizations soliciting donations ensure that donations are soli...
R6
If a Marin public school chooses to solicit donations of any kind from anyone, whether the solicitation is on paper, verbal, or electronic, such as a website or email, the school should make it clear that donations are not required but rather are entirely voluntary.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
This recommendation has been implemented. Mill Valley School District does not require donations of any kind. All organizations soliciting donations ensure that donations are solicited as voluntary donations, and principals and the district office communications team review communications from partner organizations to ensure adherence to California law. R7. Marin public schools should not put teachers in a position where they need to use their personal funds to provide supplies, materials, or equipment for students to fully participate at school. Response: This recommendation has been implemen...
R7
Marin public schools should not put teachers in a position where they need to use their personal funds to provide supplies, materials, or equipment for students to fully participate at school.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
We agree with this finding. F2. Schools may not circumvent the "free public education" law by offering families any kind of waiver or exemption option. Response: We agree with this finding. F3. Some Marin public schools distribute supply lists to families that indicate the family can seek a waiver or become exempt from bringing supplies in some specified way. Response: We agree with this finding. F4. Some Marin public schools distribute supply lists to families that are labeled "optional." Response: We agree with this finding. F5. Teachers often spend their personal funds to provide supplies, ...
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Nicasio School District Board of Trustees[PDF]
August 13, 2024
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83 pages
• 12 responses
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12 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Some Marin public schools do not comply with the “free public education” law because they ask students or their families to bring supplies to school.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R1
All Marin public schools should follow California’s “free public education” law.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F2
Schools may not circumvent the “free public education” law by offering families any kind of waiver or exemption option.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Partially Agree At the time the Grand Jury Report, To Learn or Not to Learn: Are Children with Learning Differences Set Up for Success?, was released, the Nicasio School District did not have information about special education available on their website. With that said, there are currently no statutes, federal or state, that require school districts to post information on their website to inform parents/guardians of their rights under federal and/or state laws related to having their children assessed to determine special education eligibility. Although the Nicasio School District website doe...
R2
Marin public schools should provide, at no cost to the student or their families, all the supplies, materials, and equipment necessary for students to fully participate at school.
Response: Implemented
Scheduled: within 15 days
Score: 0
The recommendation has been implemented This recommendation has been implemented. The Nicasio School District is currently using a variety of targeted communication methods with parents/guardians, including emails, website postings, phone calls, and in-person conferences. R3: Each school district should use the Special Education Information System service tracking module to track every student's Individualized Education Programs allocated service hours and the hours provided to each student. Response: The recommendation will not be implemented The Nicasio School District is currently utilizing...
F3
Some Marin public schools distribute supply lists to families that indicate the family can seek a waiver or become exempt from bringing supplies in some specified way.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Partially Agree All parents/guardians should know what services are available to students with disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This is first accomplished by the Marin County Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) developing and adopting an annual special education service plan consistent with California Education Code 5620S(b)(2). The plan (see attached Marin County SELPA 2024-2025 Service Plan) includes a description of special education services to be provided by the Nicasio School District, including the nature of the services and the physical l...
R3
Marin public schools should not distribute school supply lists to students or their families.
Response: Will Not Implement
Scheduled: within 15 days
Score: -1
The recommendation will not be implemented The Nicasio School District is currently utilizing a system to effectively maintain the necessary information to track Individualized Education Program (IEP) service delivery at no cost to the district. The Nicasio School District has ensured all service providers understand their obligation to deliver services in accordance with each student's agreed upon IEP. The service tracking system is actively and effectively working to meet all the current service tracking requirements identified by the California Department of Education (see attached). Additi...
F4
Some Marin public schools distribute supply lists to families that are labeled “optional.”
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Partially Agree The Special Education Information System (SEIS) is a valuable tool that supports the Nicasio School District with online access to develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), manage special education data, submit California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System (CALPADS) reports, and track Individualized Education Program (IEP) service delivery. However, there are no findings in the report that suggest that the use of SEIS specifically or exclusively is connected to an increase in the effective administration of IEPs, or in student success. FS: Many school districts ...
R4
Marin public schools should not distribute school supply lists that indicate the supplies are optional.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F5
Teachers often spend their personal funds to provide supplies, materials, or equipment for students.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R5
The superintendent of each school district should ensure that the schools in their district are in compliance with California law with respect to school supplies.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R6
If a Marin public school chooses to solicit donations of any kind from anyone, whether the solicitation is on paper, verbal, or electronic, such as a website or email, the school should make it clear that donations are not required but rather are entirely voluntary.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R7
Marin public schools should not put teachers in a position where they need to use their personal funds to provide supplies, materials, or equipment for students to fully participate at school.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
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Nicasio School District Board of Trustees[PDF]
June 20, 2024
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4 pages
• 12 responses
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Score: +4
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12 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Some Marin public schools do not comply with the “free public education” law because they ask students or their families to bring supplies to school.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
they ask students or their families to bring supplies to school. We agree with the finding. Response Schools may not circumvent the "free public education" law by offering families any kind
R1
All Marin public schools should follow California’s “free public education” law.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
R1
The recommendation has been implemented.
F2
Schools may not circumvent the “free public education” law by offering families any kind of waiver or exemption option.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
of waiver or exemption option. We agree with the finding. Response Some Marin public schools distribute supply lists to families that indicate the family can
R2
Marin public schools should provide, at no cost to the student or their families, all the supplies, materials, and equipment necessary for students to fully participate at school.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
materials, and equipment necessary for students to fully participate at school. Response The recommendation has been implemented. Nicasio School provides all required supplies, materials, and equipment at no cost to students or their families to fully participate at school.
R3
Marin public schools should not distribute school supply lists to students or their families. The recommendation has been implemented. Nicasio School will not provide school supply lists to Response students or their families beginning in the 2024-25 school year.
R4
Marin public schools should not distribute school s...
F3
Some Marin public schools distribute supply lists to families that indicate the family can seek a waiver or become exempt from bringing supplies in some specified way.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
seek a waiver or become exempt from bringing supplies in some specified way. We agree with the finding. Response
R3
Marin public schools should not distribute school supply lists to students or their families.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
Marin public schools should not distribute school supply lists to students or their families. The recommendation has been implemented. Nicasio School will not provide school supply lists to Response students or their families beginning in the 2024-25 school year.
R4
Marin public schools should not distribute school supply lists that indicate the supplies are optional. The recommendation has been implemented. Nicasio School will not provide school supply lists Response that indicate supplies are optional to students or their families beginning in the 2024-25 school year. The superintendent of...
F4
Some Marin public schools distribute supply lists to families that are labeled “optional.”
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Some Marin public schools distribute supply lists to families that are labeled "optional." We agree with the finding. Response Teachers often spend their personal funds to provide supplies, materials, or equipment for
R4
Marin public schools should not distribute school supply lists that indicate the supplies are optional.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
Marin public schools should not distribute school supply lists that indicate the supplies are optional. The recommendation has been implemented. Nicasio School will not provide school supply lists Response that indicate supplies are optional to students or their families beginning in the 2024-25 school year. The superintendent of each school district should ensure that the schools in their district are in
R5
compliance with California law with respect to school supplies. The recommendation has been implemented. The Nicasio School District Superintendent has Response directed and ensured that...
F5
Teachers often spend their personal funds to provide supplies, materials, or equipment for students.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Agree with the findings numbered: FI - F5 • Disagree partially with the findings numbered:
Disagree wholly with the findings numbered:
(Attach a statement specifying any portions of the findings that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons therefor.
R5
The superintendent of each school district should ensure that the schools in their district are in compliance with California law with respect to school supplies.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
compliance with California law with respect to school supplies. The recommendation has been implemented. The Nicasio School District Superintendent has Response directed and ensured that all supplies, materials, and equipment needed to participate in educational activities within Nicasio School is provided free of charge. - If a Marin public school chooses to solicit donations of any kind from anyone, whether the
R6
solicitation is on paper, verbal, or electronic, such as a website or email, the school should make it clear that donations are not required but rather are entirely voluntary. Th...
R6
If a Marin public school chooses to solicit donations of any kind from anyone, whether the solicitation is on paper, verbal, or electronic, such as a website or email, the school should make it clear that donations are not required but rather are entirely voluntary.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
solicitation is on paper, verbal, or electronic, such as a website or email, the school should make it clear that donations are not required but rather are entirely voluntary. The recommendation has been implemented. The Nicasio School District does not require Response donations of any kind and always ensures that any donations are solicited as voluntary contributions.
R7
Marin public schools should not put teachers in a position where they need to use their personal funds to provide supplies, materials, or equipment for students to fully participate at school.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
Marin public schools should not put teachers in a position where they need to use their personal funds to provide supplies, materials, or equipment for students to fully participate at school. The recommendation has been implemented. The Nicasio School District is committed to Response providing all the supplies, materials, or equipment needed by our teachers and staff.
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Nicasio School District Board of Trustees[PDF]
June 17, 2022
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4 pages
• 7 responses
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Score: +1
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7 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Some Marin public schools do not comply with the “free public education” law because they ask students or their families to bring supplies to school.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Agree - The collaboration between Mann County Public Health officers and Mann's public-school administrators was excellent. Regular communication was established at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic with weekly calls or Zoom meetings. The development of the 30-point plan was, and continues to be, a workable guideline for the Nicasio School District. 2
F2: Since experts agree that in-person classroom instruction is best for students, putting students first by keeping schools open as much as possible should be an imperative for all of Mann's educators. Response: Agree - Nicasio School Distric...
R1
All Marin public schools should follow California’s “free public education” law.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
This recommendation has not yet been implemented but will be implemented in the future. There are currently multiple existing groups and structures in place that have been in place before the pandemic and have developed and implemented plans for learning loss mitigation to some degree throughout the pandemic, with the clear understanding that remote learning is not effective or accessible for many students. The Mann County Superintendent of Schools convenes a monthly meeting of Mann County School District Superintendents to coordinate efforts and share best practices for supporting student lea...
F2
Schools may not circumvent the “free public education” law by offering families any kind of waiver or exemption option.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Agree - Nicasio School District wholeheartedly agrees that in-person instruction is the best for all students as well as keeping schools open as much as possible as is evidenced by our reopening for full-day in-person instruction for students on September 29, 2020. F3: Because labor negotiations over resuming in-person classroom instruction added to the complexity and delays in public school reopenings, Mann's public school districts would benefit by developing standard practices and models for resolving staff concerns. Response: Partially Disagree - It is true that labor negotiations added to...
R2
Marin public schools should provide, at no cost to the student or their families, all the supplies, materials, and equipment necessary for students to fully participate at school.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
This recommendation has been implemented. This recommendation has been implemented, although not in the name of a Lost Learning Task Force. There is recognition that this work is ongoing. Prior to COVID there was strong consensus among all Mann County Public School leaders that continuity of school operations and in person learning is a critical priority. Tools to support this priority through recent experiences with wildfire, air quality and winter storms have been developed in collaboration with Mann County Public Health and the Office of Emergency Services. Tools include an air quality char...
F3
Some Marin public schools distribute supply lists to families that indicate the family can seek a waiver or become exempt from bringing supplies in some specified way.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Partially Disagree - It is true that labor negotiations added to the complexity and delays in public school reopenings, for good reason. We disagree that standard practices and models should be developed for resolving staff concerns. The structure and nature of labor units, negotiations, and collective bargaining agreements appropriately are designed to address a wide variety of individualized and localized concerns and circumstances that must be addressed to reach agreement in each respective district. Nicasio School District teachers and staff should be commended for their efforts to be one ...
F4
Some Marin public schools distribute supply lists to families that are labeled “optional.”
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Partially Disagree - While it is beneficial to review best practices and resources that were developed by schools during the pandemic, we disagree that additional study is needed regarding how private and some public schools were able to reopen early in the 2020-21 school year. Private and public schools worked collaboratively and directly with Public Health to develop the 30-point plan that allowed Mann schools to reopen complying with Mann's Public Health requirements, and to continually adjust to conditions and changing guidance to remain open during the biggest surges of COVID-19 in our co...
F5
Teachers often spend their personal funds to provide supplies, materials, or equipment for students.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Agree - Nicasio School District offered full-day in-person instruction for all students beginning September 29, 2020 while concurrently providing on-line opportunities for students who elected to remain in a remote-learning model. F6: A shortage of in-person instruction during the 2020-21 school year slowed measurable learning progress for many Mann public school students, resulting in deficits that should be addressed over the long-term with a concerted recovery program. Response: Agree - State funding and local effects continue to address loss of learning throughout the school day and after ...
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Tamalpais Union High School District Board of Trustees[PDF]
June 26, 2024
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4 pages
• 12 responses
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Score: +2
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12 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Some Marin public schools do not comply with the “free public education” law because they ask students or their families to bring supplies to school.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Some Marin public schools do not comply with the "free public education" law because they ask students or their families to bring supplies to school. Select One: Response We disagree partially with the finding. •
As a District, we communicate annually with staff regarding not asking students or
families to provide any supplies. This includes not providing extra credit for students who bring in supplies such as tissues. The District provides each department as each school site a supply budget based on a per pupil allocation. Schools may not circumvent the "free public education" law by offeri...
R1
All Marin public schools should follow California’s “free public education” law.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
R1
Select One: Response The recommendation has been implemented.
F2
Schools may not circumvent the “free public education” law by offering families any kind of waiver or exemption option.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
or exemption option. Select One: Response We agree with the finding. •
R2
Marin public schools should provide, at no cost to the student or their families, all the supplies, materials, and equipment necessary for students to fully participate at school.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
materials, and equipment necessary for students to fully participate at school. Select One: Response
The recommendation has been implemented.
Marin public schools should not distribute school supply lists to students or their families.
R3
Select One: Response The recommendation has been implemented. •
R4
Marin public schools should not distribute school supply lists that indicate the supplies are optional. Select One: Response
The recommendation has been implemented.
The superintendent of each school district should ensure that the schools in their district are in
R5
compliance with ...
F3
Some Marin public schools distribute supply lists to families that indicate the family can seek a waiver or become exempt from bringing supplies in some specified way.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Some Marin public schools distribute supply lists to families that indicate the family can seek a waiver or become exempt from bringing supplies in some specified way. Response Select One: We disagree partially with the finding. • In the Tam District we do not allow teachers or staff to distribute lists of supplies needed to students or families and we clarify that no student or family may be asked to provide necessary supplies. Therefore, we do not tell families they may seek exemption for providing supplies. Some Marin public schools distribute supply lists to families that are labeled "opti...
R3
Marin public schools should not distribute school supply lists to students or their families.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
R3
Select One: Response The recommendation has been implemented.
F4
Some Marin public schools distribute supply lists to families that are labeled “optional.”
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Response Select One: We disagree partially with the finding. 0 In the Tam District we do not allow teachers or staff to distribute lists of supplies needed to students or families and we clarify that no student or family may be asked to provide necessary supplies. Therefore, we do not tell families that supply lists are optional. Teachers often spend their personal funds to provide supplies, materials, or equipment for students.
R4
Marin public schools should not distribute school supply lists that indicate the supplies are optional.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
Marin public schools should not distribute school supply lists that indicate the supplies are optional. Select One: Response
The recommendation has been implemented.
The superintendent of each school district should ensure that the schools in their district are in
R5
compliance with California law with respect to school supplies. Select One: Response
The recommendation has been implemented.
If a Marin public school chooses to solicit donations of any kind from anyone, whether the
R6
solicitation is on paper, verbal, or electronic, such as a website or email, the school should make it c...
F5
Teachers often spend their personal funds to provide supplies, materials, or equipment for students.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Select One: Response We agree with the finding. . Recommendations: All Marin public schools should follow California's "free public education" law.
R5
The superintendent of each school district should ensure that the schools in their district are in compliance with California law with respect to school supplies.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
compliance with California law with respect to school supplies. Select One: Response
The recommendation has been implemented.
If a Marin public school chooses to solicit donations of any kind from anyone, whether the
R6
solicitation is on paper, verbal, or electronic, such as a website or email, the school should make it clear that donations are not required but rather are entirely voluntary. Select One: Response
The recommendation has been implemented.
Marin public schools should not put teachers in a position where they need to use their personal
R7
funds to provide supplies, materia...
R6
If a Marin public school chooses to solicit donations of any kind from anyone, whether the solicitation is on paper, verbal, or electronic, such as a website or email, the school should make it clear that donations are not required but rather are entirely voluntary.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
solicitation is on paper, verbal, or electronic, such as a website or email, the school should make it clear that donations are not required but rather are entirely voluntary. Select One: Response
The recommendation has been implemented.
Marin public schools should not put teachers in a position where they need to use their personal
R7
Marin public schools should not put teachers in a position where they need to use their personal funds to provide supplies, materials, or equipment for students to fully participate at school.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
funds to provide supplies, materials, or equipment for students to fully participate at school. Select One: Response
The recommendation has been implemented.
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Tamalpais Union High School District Board of Trustees[PDF]
August 22, 2023
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4 pages
• 12 responses
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Score: -1
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12 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Some Marin public schools do not comply with the “free public education” law because they ask students or their families to bring supplies to school.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R1
All Marin public schools should follow California’s “free public education” law.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F2
Schools may not circumvent the “free public education” law by offering families any kind of waiver or exemption option.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R2
Marin public schools should provide, at no cost to the student or their families, all the supplies, materials, and equipment necessary for students to fully participate at school.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F3
Some Marin public schools distribute supply lists to families that indicate the family can seek a waiver or become exempt from bringing supplies in some specified way.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R3
Marin public schools should not distribute school supply lists to students or their families.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F4
Some Marin public schools distribute supply lists to families that are labeled “optional.”
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R4
Marin public schools should not distribute school supply lists that indicate the supplies are optional.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
By December 1, 2023, begin a feasibility assessment of waiving or significantly lowering impact and connection fees for units smaller than 750 square feet Response This recommendation is not applicable as the district already waives fees for units less than 500 square feet. This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted. Government Code 65852.2, which concerns ADUs, states, on page 5, "A local agency, special district, or water corporation shall not impose any impact fee upon the development of an accessory dwelling unit less than 750 square feet" and on page 7 defines...
F5
Teachers often spend their personal funds to provide supplies, materials, or equipment for students.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R5
The superintendent of each school district should ensure that the schools in their district are in compliance with California law with respect to school supplies.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R6
If a Marin public school chooses to solicit donations of any kind from anyone, whether the solicitation is on paper, verbal, or electronic, such as a website or email, the school should make it clear that donations are not required but rather are entirely voluntary.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R7
Marin public schools should not put teachers in a position where they need to use their personal funds to provide supplies, materials, or equipment for students to fully participate at school.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
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Tamalpais Union High School District Board of Trustees[PDF]
June 29, 2022
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9 pages
• 7 responses
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Score: 0
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7 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Some Marin public schools do not comply with the “free public education” law because they ask students or their families to bring supplies to school.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
agree with the findings numbered: F1, F2, F5, F6, F7, F8 I (we) partially disagree partially with the F3, F4 findings numbered: I (we) wholly disagree partially with the findings numbered: Recommendations: Recommendations numbered R-2 have been implemented.
R1
All Marin public schools should follow California’s “free public education” law.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
By August 1, 2022 the Marin County Superintendent of Schools and all Marin public school districts should convene a countywide Lost Learning Task Force to rapidly develop lost learning recovery models that are available for implementation by all of Marin's public school districts. Response: Select one: This recommendation has been implemented. This recommendation has not yet been implemented but will be implemented in the future: - This recommendation requires further analysis. This recommendation will not be implemented because they are 0 not warranted or are not reasonable. The Tamalpais Uni...
F2
Schools may not circumvent the “free public education” law by offering families any kind of waiver or exemption option.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
agree with the findings numbered: F1, F2, F5, F6, F7, F8 I (we) partially disagree partially with the F3, F4 findings numbered: I (we) wholly disagree partially with the findings numbered: Recommendations: Recommendations numbered R-2 have been implemented.
R2
Marin public schools should provide, at no cost to the student or their families, all the supplies, materials, and equipment necessary for students to fully participate at school.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
By August 1, 2022 the Marin County Superintendent of Schools and all Marin public school districts should also call on the Lost Learning Task Force, as a second but vital priority, to develop and recommend protocols and policies for minimizing the length of emergency school closures during future disruptions. Response: Select one: This recommendation has been implemented. This recommendation has not yet been implemented but will be implemented in the future. This recommendation requires further analysis. This recommendation will not be implemented because they are not warranted or are not reas...
F3
Some Marin public schools distribute supply lists to families that indicate the family can seek a waiver or become exempt from bringing supplies in some specified way.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
agree with the findings numbered: F1, F2, F5, F6, F7, F8 I (we) partially disagree partially with the F3, F4 findings numbered: I (we) wholly disagree partially with the findings numbered: Recommendations: Recommendations numbered R-2 have been implemented.
F4
Some Marin public schools distribute supply lists to families that are labeled “optional.”
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
agree with the findings numbered: F1, F2, F5, F6, F7, F8 I (we) partially disagree partially with the F3, F4 findings numbered: I (we) wholly disagree partially with the findings numbered: Recommendations: Recommendations numbered R-2 have been implemented.
F5
Teachers often spend their personal funds to provide supplies, materials, or equipment for students.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
agree with the findings numbered: F1, F2, F5, F6, F7, F8 I (we) partially disagree partially with the F3, F4 findings numbered: I (we) wholly disagree partially with the findings numbered: Recommendations: Recommendations numbered R-2 have been implemented.
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