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Findings and Recommendations 7 findings
F1
School district websites are a good source for information to the public regarding activities, academics, and other relevant information. Response: The Butte County Office of Education Superintendent agrees with the Butte County Grand Jury finding that school district websites are a good source for information to the pubic regarding activities, academics, and other relevant information. The Butte County Office of Education website was updated in July, 2013 and has been commended by the public for its user friendly access and information it provides to the community. RI All school districts should complete the development of their websites and keep them current. Response: The Butte County Office of Education website is current and up to date. The Butte County Office of Education Superintendent will work with the local school districts to ensure their information on the county website is up to date.
No recommendations for this finding
F2
The Grand Jury was impressed with educational and social Superintendent development opportunities available to the juveniles. [email protected] Response: The Butte County Office of Education Superintendent thanks the Butte County Grand Jury for recognizing the educational and social development opportunities available to the juveniles. Principal Karen Stiles and her staff work closely with Butte County Mia Osborne-Ng Probation and have worked hard to address literacy, writing and Sr. Executive Assistant high school graduation for all. [email protected]
No recommendations for this finding
F3
BCOE/TMS has an established partnership with Butte Community College to provide opportunities for students to enroll and earn college credits. Response: The Butte County Office of Education Superintendent confirms the established partnership with Butte Community College Board of Education providing students on-line courses to begin their college experience, and completed the first year of student enrollment Amy Christianson Ryne Johnson with success. This unique collaboration is one of the few juvenile Jeannine MacKay hall programs in California that provides college courses for Brenda J. McLaughlin incarcerated youth. Butte County Probation should be Roger Steel commended for their progressive leadership on behalf of youth. Betty Vassar Mike Walsh
No recommendations for this finding
F4
When law enforcement questions arise, staff does not have a dedicated deputy sheriff to contact. Response: The Butte County Office of Education Superintendent agrees that school districts do not have dedicated deputy sheriff to contact when law enforcement questions arise.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
The Butte County Sheriff's Department should assign a designated deputy position to each of the small rural school districts to be of assistance in possible emergency situations and to develop relationships with students, staff, and parents. Response: Assigning a deputy to each of these schools is not fiscally feasible as enrollment is extremely small. However, the Butte County Office of Education Superintendent continues to work with the Butte County school districts to develop cohesive safety plans for campus protection. This effort involves partnering with the Butte County Sheriff, Butte County Fire, and local fire and police. All 14 school districts in Butte County are reviewing new school safety communication systems that include state of the art capacities. This will provide our districts with better tools to work with local law enforcement and fire agencies. PERSONAL NOTE: Thank you for the opportunity to address the comments and provide recommendations to your report. This task has allowed me to personally acknowledge the great efforts that take place daily, and by so many in the community to support the educational goals of our Butte County students. Respectfully submitted: Tim Taylor, Superintendent Butte County Office of Education
F5
The educational curriculum at TMS combines core classes with programs that identify and reinforce positive social skills. Response: The Butte County Office of Education Superintendent thanks the Butte County Grand Jury for recognizing the educational curriculum at Table Mountain School as a combination core study and reinforcement of positive social skills. 1859 Bird Street Oroville, CA 95965
No recommendations for this finding
F6
The TMS staff is highly committed to helping students achieve (530) 532-5761 Fax (530) 532-5762 success in school and in their future lives beyond incarceration. http://www.bcoe.org Response: The Butte County Office of Education Superintendent appreciates the recognition by the Butte County Grand Jury for commending the Table Mountain School staff on their passion and dedication to helping their student achieve success in school and in their future lives beyond incarceration. An Equal Opportunity Employer 2013-14 Grand Jury Responses September 1, 2014 BUTTE COUNTY JUVENILE HALL AND TABLE MOUNTAIN SCHOOL (con't)
No recommendations for this finding
F7
Students have the opportunity to share stories and poems with incarcerated students in other areas of the state. Response: The Butte County Office of Education Superintendent acknowledges the fortune in employing not only highly qualified staff, but staff that brings out the best in the juveniles. The writing program created by Erin Gruwell and now famous by the "Freedom Writers" movie, encouraged Butte County juveniles to take a leap toward creativity, and has become a successful outlet for many students. 2013-14 SMALL RURAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS Pursuant to Penal Code § 933 and § 933.05, the following responses are required: A response to Finding F1 through F4 and Recommendation R1 through R4 from the following: Butte County Office of Education Superintendent Bangor Union Elementary School District Feather Falls Union Elementary School District Golden Feather Union School District Pioneer Union Elementary School District
No recommendations for this finding
Additional Recommendations 2
These recommendations are not explicitly linked to specific findings.
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R2The school districts should assist with the cost of qualifying volunteers to work on the school campus. Volunteers who work in Butte County Office of Education schools do not pay for the cost of Response: qualifying to work. The Butte County Office of Education Superintendent will work with the school districts to help assist with the cost of qualifying volunteers in district schools. 2013-14 Grand Jury Responses September 1, 2014 2013-14 SMALL RURAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS (con't)
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R3School districts should provide preschool programs. Response: Currently the State of California does not provide adequate funding for small rural schools and preschool is not mandated to be offered by the school districts. The state has not addressed how to fund preschools in small rural schools who have limited numbers of preschoolers available in their area to attend. The Butte County Office of Education Superintendent has addressed this with the California State Superintendent of Public Instruction, as have other small, rural Superintendents in California.
No Responses Found 1
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Butte County County Superintendent of Schools
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