Santa Clara County Grand Jury
• 2009-2010
2009-2010 Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury Report Achieving School District Efficiency Through Consolidation
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Findings and Recommendations 7 findings
F1
Education and financial benefits can be achieved by consolidation and unification of certain county school districts.
Related Recommendations (7)
R1
Initiation of Proposals for Unification (EC 35700) a. Petition signed by the owner(s) of uninhabited territory; or, b. Petition signed by at least 25 percent of the registered voters in the inhabited territory proposed to be reorganized (if the territory proposed for reorganization is located within two or more school districts, the signatures of at least 25 percent of the registered voters from that territory in each school district are required); or, c. Petition signed by a majority of the members of the governing boards of all
R1a
The Boards of Trustees should unify Cambrian School District, Campbell Union School District, Moreland School District, Union School District, and Luther Burbank School District with Campbell Union High School District.
R1b
The Boards of Trustees should unify Lakeside Joint School District, Loma Prieta Joint Union School District, Los Gatos Union School District and Saratoga Union School District with Los Gatos-Saratoga High School District.
R1c
The Boards of Trustees should unify Cupertino Union School District and Sunnyvale School District with Fremont Union High School District.
R1d
The Boards of Trustees should unify Los Altos School District and Mountain View Whisman School District with Mountain View-Los Altos High School District.
R1e
The Boards of Trustees should consolidate Alum Rock Union School District and Mount Pleasant School District to form a new elementary/middle school district.
R1f
The Boards of Trustees should consolidate Berryessa Union School District and Orchard School District to form a new elementary/middle school district.
F2
Determination of Sufficiency and Transmittal of Petition Within 30 days of Receipt (EC 35704) a. County superintendent must determine sufficiency of petition within 30 days. b. A 25 percent or 8 percent petition must be verified by the county department of elections. c. The county committee and the State Board of Education must be apprised of a sufficient petition.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
Determination of Sufficiency and Transmittal of Petition of Receipt (EC 35704) a. County superintendent must determine sufficiency of petition b. A 25 percent or 8 percent petition must be verified by the county department of elections. c. The county committee and the State Board of Education must be apprised of a sufficient petition.
F3
Public Hearings (EC 35705, 35705.5). A public hearing in each affected district must be held by the county committee within 60 days of receipt of the petition.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
Public Hearings (EC 35705, 35705.5). A public hearing in each affected district must be held by the county committee of receipt of the petition.
F4
Notice to Local Agency Formation Commission (EC 35700.5). Before initiating proceedings to consider any reorganization plan, the county committee on school district organization shall provide written notice of the proposed action to the local agency formation commission for the affected area.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
Notice to Local Agency Formation Commission (EC 35700.5). Before initiating proceedings to consider any reorganization plan, the county committee on school district organization shall provide written notice of the proposed action to the local agency formation commission for the affected area.
F5
County Committee Study of the Unification (EC 35753). The county committee must determine the impact of the unification on the conditions listed in Education Code Section 35753. Appendix B – continued
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R5
County Committee Study of the Unification (EC 35753). The county committee must determine the impact of the unification on the conditions listed in Education Code Section 35753. 13
F6
Approval Process (EC 35706, 35707, 35752 through 35755) a. Within 120 days of the first public hearing, the county committee must make a
Related Recommendations (1)
R6
Approval Process (EC 35706, 35707, 35752 through 35755) a. of the first public hearing, the county committee must make a recommendation to approve or disapprove the petition. b. The county committee may make a recommendation regarding the area of election. c. The county committee transmits the petition, report, and recommendations to the State Board of Education. d. The State Board of Education holds public hearings on CEQA and the unification proposal. e. The State Board of Education approves or disapproves the petition. f. If approval is given, the county superintendent calls an election in an area determined by the State Board of Education. 14
F7
Approval Process (EC 35722, 35752 through 35755) a. Within 120 days of the first public hearing, the county committee shall make a final recommendation to approve or disapprove the petition. b. The county committee may make a recommendation regarding the area of election. c. The county committee transmits reports and recommendations to the State Board of Education. d. The State Board of Education holds public hearings on CEQA and the unification proposal. e. The State Board of Education approves or disapproves the petition. f. If approval is given, the county superintendent calls an election in an area determined by the State Board of Education. Appendix B - continued COUNTY COMMITTEE PLANS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REORGANIZATION
Related Recommendations (1)
R7
Approval Process (EC 35722, 35752 through 35755) a. of the first public hearing, the county committee shall make a final recommendation to approve or disapprove the petition. b. The county committee may make a recommendation regarding the area of election. c. The county committee transmits reports and recommendations to the State Board of Education. d. The State Board of Education holds public hearings on CEQA and the unification proposal. e. The State Board of Education approves or disapproves the petition. f. If approval is given, the county superintendent calls an election in an area determined by the State Board of Education. 16
Conclusions 8
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CL1 Page 10Education and financial benefits can be achieved by consolidation and unification of certain county school districts.
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CL2 Page 13Initiation of Proposals for Unification (EC 35700) a. Petition signed by the owner(s) of uninhabited territory; or, b. Petition signed by at least 25 percent of the registered voters in the inhabited territory proposed to be reorganized (if the territory proposed for reorganization is located within two or more school districts, the signatures of at least 25 percent of the registered voters from that territory in each school district are required); or, c. Petition signed by a majority of the members of the governing boards of all affected districts; or, d. Petition signed by a number of registered voters equaling 8 percent of the number of votes cast in the last gubernatorial election petition to reorganize a district with over 200,000 ADA into two or more districts.
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CL3 Page 13Determination of Sufficiency and Transmittal of Petition Within 30 days of Receipt (EC 35704) a. County superintendent must determine sufficiency of petition within 30 days. b. A 25 percent or 8 percent petition must be verified by the county department of elections. c. The county committee and the State Board of Education must be apprised of a sufficient petition.
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CL4 Page 13Public Hearings (EC 35705, 35705.5). A public hearing in each affected district must be held by the county committee within 60 days of receipt of the petition.
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CL5 Page 13Notice to Local Agency Formation Commission (EC 35700.5). Before initiating proceedings to consider any reorganization plan, the county committee on school district organization shall provide written notice of the proposed action to the local agency formation commission for the affected area.
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CL6 Page 13County Committee Study of the Unification (EC 35753). The county committee must determine the impact of the unification on the conditions listed in Education Code Section 35753. 13 Appendix B – continued
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CL7 Page 14Approval Process (EC 35706, 35707, 35752 through 35755) a. Within 120 days of the first public hearing, the county committee must make a
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CL8 Page 16Approval Process (EC 35722, 35752 through 35755) a. Within 120 days of the first public hearing, the county committee shall make a final recommendation to approve or disapprove the petition. b. The county committee may make a recommendation regarding the area of election. c. The county committee transmits reports and recommendations to the State Board of Education. d. The State Board of Education holds public hearings on CEQA and the unification proposal. e. The State Board of Education approves or disapproves the petition. f. If approval is given, the county superintendent calls an election in an area determined by the State Board of Education. 16 Appendix B - continued COUNTY COMMITTEE PLANS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REORGANIZATION
No Responses Found 1
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