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Contra Costa County Grand Jury
• 2015-2016
A Report by the 2015-2016 Contra Costa County Grand Jury*
Published: January 01, 2015
10 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 9 findings
F1
Mylan Specialty Division supplies Pens at no cost to public schools in the district.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The West Contra Costa Unified School District should contact those schools within their district and verify the schools are in compliance with SB 1266
F2
Mylan Specialty Division will replace Pens at public schools in the district that have expired at a discounted cost.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The Antioch Unified School District should contact those schools found not to be in compliance with SB 1266 and ensure they become compliant by the beginning of the 2016-2017 School year. Contra Costa County 2015-2016 Grand Jury Report 1604
F3
FARE and CDC statistical information project a range of 4 percent to 7.7 percent of students (7,200 to 13,850 out of the estimated 180,000 students in Contra Costa County's eighteen school districts) that may have an allergy that is unknown to parents and undiagnosed.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
Each of the School District Boards should direct the School District Superintendent to contact all schools in their district at the start of each school calendar year to confirm that they are compliant with the requirements of SB 1266.
F4
Over 1,200 students in Contra Costa County's eighteen school districts have Pens with their names located in the school emergency medicine cabinet.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
Each of the School District Boards should direct their School District Superintendent to report to the Board at the start of each school calendar year that the School District is compliant with the requirements of SB 1266.
F5
SB 1266 does not clearly address the use of Pens at off-campus school activities or events.
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
The Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools should contact his or her schools at the start of each school year to confirm that the schools are compliant with the requirements of SB 1266.
F6
SB 1266 does not cover California Preschool Instructional Network centers.
Related Recommendations (1)
R6
Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools should consider reporting to the Board of the Contra Costa Office of Education at the beginning of each school calendar year the status of compliance of the County to SB 1266.
F7
SB 1266 does not require follow up procedures for reporting the use of a Pen.
Related Recommendations (1)
R7
The Contra Costa Office of Education should consider recommending to the California Preschool Instructional Network that preschools within its network first evaluate the practical and legal considerations of administering Pens to students and, if permissible, follow the mandate set forth in SB 1266 as closely as reasonably possible.
F8
After more than a year, one or more schools in the Antioch School District are not in full compliances with SB 1266.
Related Recommendations (1)
R8
The School Districts should consider the practical and legal issues of supplying Pens for field trips and other off-site school events, and working with school nurses to develop policies and procedures for their use at these events.
F9
It is unknown whether all of the schools in the West Contra Costa School District are in compliance with SB 1266.
Related Recommendations (1)
R9
The Contra Costa Office of Education should consider the practical and legal issues of supplying Pens for field trips and other off-site school events, and working with school nurses to develop policies and procedures for their use at these events.
Additional Recommendations 4
These recommendations are not explicitly linked to specific findings.
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R10The School Districts should consider working with school nurses to develop policies and procedures for reporting the use of Pens.
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R11The Contra Costa Office of Education should consider working with the Contra Costa Superintendent of Schools and school nurses to develop policies and procedures for reporting use of the Pens.
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R12The School Districts should consider helping parents understand the risks of anaphylaxis and the protocols in place for emergency administration of epinephrine. The School Districts should consider "identifying funds" to carry out these activities.
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R13The Contra Costa Office of Education should consider helping parents understand the risks of anaphylaxis and the protocols in place for emergency administration of epinephrine. The Contra Costa Office of Education should consider "identifying funds" to carry out these activities. Contra Costa County 2015-2016 Grand Jury Report 1604
Agency Responses 44
Government agencies' official responses to this report's findings and recommendations. Click on a response to see the structured breakdown.
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Acalanes Union High School District
September 01, 2016
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22 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Mylan Specialty Division supplies Pens at no cost to public schools in the district.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R1
The West Contra Costa Unified School District should contact those schools within their district and verify the schools are in compliance with SB 1266
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F2
Mylan Specialty Division will replace Pens at public schools in the district that have expired at a discounted cost.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R2
The Antioch Unified School District should contact those schools found not to be in compliance with SB 1266 and ensure they become compliant by the beginning of the 2016-2017 School year. Contra Costa County 2015-2016 Grand Jury Report 1604
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F3
FARE and CDC statistical information project a range of 4 percent to 7.7 percent of students (7,200 to 13,850 out of the estimated 180,000 students in Contra Costa County's eighteen school districts) that may have an allergy that is unknown to parents and undiagnosed.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R3
Each of the School District Boards should direct the School District Superintendent to contact all schools in their district at the start of each school calendar year to confirm that they are compliant with the requirements of SB 1266.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F4
Over 1,200 students in Contra Costa County's eighteen school districts have Pens with their names located in the school emergency medicine cabinet.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R4
Each of the School District Boards should direct their School District Superintendent to report to the Board at the start of each school calendar year that the School District is compliant with the requirements of SB 1266.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F5
SB 1266 does not clearly address the use of Pens at off-campus school activities or events.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R5
The Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools should contact his or her schools at the start of each school year to confirm that the schools are compliant with the requirements of SB 1266.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F6
SB 1266 does not cover California Preschool Instructional Network centers.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R6
Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools should consider reporting to the Board of the Contra Costa Office of Education at the beginning of each school calendar year the status of compliance of the County to SB 1266.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F7
SB 1266 does not require follow up procedures for reporting the use of a Pen.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R7
The Contra Costa Office of Education should consider recommending to the California Preschool Instructional Network that preschools within its network first evaluate the practical and legal considerations of administering Pens to students and, if permissible, follow the mandate set forth in SB 1266 as closely as reasonably possible.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F8
After more than a year, one or more schools in the Antioch School District are not in full compliances with SB 1266.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R8
The School Districts should consider the practical and legal issues of supplying Pens for field trips and other off-site school events, and working with school nurses to develop policies and procedures for their use at these events.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F9
It is unknown whether all of the schools in the West Contra Costa School District are in compliance with SB 1266.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R9
The Contra Costa Office of Education should consider the practical and legal issues of supplying Pens for field trips and other off-site school events, and working with school nurses to develop policies and procedures for their use at these events.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R10
The School Districts should consider working with school nurses to develop policies and procedures for reporting the use of Pens.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R11
The Contra Costa Office of Education should consider working with the Contra Costa Superintendent of Schools and school nurses to develop policies and procedures for reporting use of the Pens.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R12
The School Districts should consider helping parents understand the risks of anaphylaxis and the protocols in place for emergency administration of epinephrine. The School Districts should consider "identifying funds" to carry out these activities.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R13
The Contra Costa Office of Education should consider helping parents understand the risks of anaphylaxis and the protocols in place for emergency administration of epinephrine. The Contra Costa Office of Education should consider "identifying funds" to carry out these activities. Contra Costa County 2015-2016 Grand Jury Report 1604
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
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Acalanes Union High School District
September 01, 2016
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4 pages
• 1 response
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Score: 0
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1 response to findings and recommendations
F4
Over 1,200 students in Contra Costa County's eighteen school districts have Pens with their names located in the school emergency medicine cabinet.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The respondent agrees with the finding. Las Lomas High School Walnut Creek Miramonte High School Orinda We educate every student to excel and contribute in a global society.
4. Finding: SB 1266 does not clearly address the use of Pens at off campus school activities or events. Response: The respondent agrees with the finding. 5. Finding: SB 1266 does not require follow up procedures for reporting the use of a pen. Response: The respondent agrees with the finding. CCC Grand Jury Recommendations and AUHSD Responses: 1. Recommendation: Each of the School District Boards should direct the School ...
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Antioch Unified School District
October 14, 2016
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89 pages
• 6 responses
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Score: +3
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6 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Mylan Specialty Division supplies Pens at no cost to public schools in the district.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
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F2
Mylan Specialty Division will replace Pens at public schools in the district that have expired at a discounted cost.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The Respondent partially agrees with the finding. Expired Epipens are replaced by Mylan Corp. at no cost to the school district.
F3
FARE and CDC statistical information project a range of 4 percent to 7.7 percent of students (7,200 to 13,850 out of the estimated 180,000 students in Contra Costa County's eighteen school districts) that may have an allergy that is unknown to parents and undiagnosed.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The Respondent agrees with the finding.
F5
SB 1266 does not clearly address the use of Pens at off-campus school activities or events.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The Respondent agrees with the finding.
F7
SB 1266 does not require follow up procedures for reporting the use of a Pen.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The Respondent agrees with the finding.
F8
After more than a year, one or more schools in the Antioch School District are not in full compliances with SB 1266.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
The Respondent does not agree with the finding. All schools with the Antioch Unified School District are in full compliance with SB 1266. 510 G Street, Antioch, California 94509-1259 (925) 779-7500 - FAX. (925) 779-7509
: . . -1 <b>Recommendations:</b> Response 2 - The Antioch Unified School District should contact those schools found not to be in compliance with SB 1266 and ensure they become compliant by the beginning of the 2016-2017 School year. a) A summary of: the delivery dates of Epinephrine-Pens to Antioch Unified School District (AUSD) schools, the training dates at each school, and...
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Antioch Unified School District
∼ June 30, 2016
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City of Brentwood Union School District
August 17, 2016
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4 pages
• 9 responses
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Score: +3
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9 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Mylan Specialty Division supplies Pens at no cost to public schools in the district.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The respondent agrees with this finding.
Finding #3:
FARE and CDC statistical information project a range of 4 percent to 7.7 percent of students (7,200 to 13,850 out of the estimated 180,000 students in Contra Costa County's eighteen school districts) that may have an allergy that is unknown to parents and undiagnosed.
F3
FARE and CDC statistical information project a range of 4 percent to 7.7 percent of students (7,200 to 13,850 out of the estimated 180,000 students in Contra Costa County's eighteen school districts) that may have an allergy that is unknown to parents and undiagnosed.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Using the CDC's estimate that one in twenty-five students will be allergic, BUSD (enrollment 8,884) anticipates that approximately 355 students may be allergic.
Finding #5:
SB 1266 does not clearly address the use of Pens at off-campus school activities or events.
R3
Each of the School District Boards should direct the School District Superintendent to contact all schools in their district at the start of each school calendar year to confirm that they are compliant with the requirements of SB 1266.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The respondent agrees with the finding.
Recommendation #4:
Each of the School District Boards should direct their School District Superintendent to report to the Board at the start of each school calendar year that the School district is compliant with the requirements of SB 1266.
R4
Each of the School District Boards should direct their School District Superintendent to report to the Board at the start of each school calendar year that the School District is compliant with the requirements of SB 1266.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The respondent agrees with the finding.
Recommendation #8:
The School District shall consider the practical and legal issues of supplying Pens for field trips and other off-site school events, and working with school nurses to develop policies and procedures for their use at these events.
F5
SB 1266 does not clearly address the use of Pens at off-campus school activities or events.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
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F7
SB 1266 does not require follow up procedures for reporting the use of a Pen.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The respondent agrees with the finding. BUSD will develop follow up procedures to internally report on Pen use. RECOMMENDATIONS
Recommendation #3:
Each of the School District Boards should direct School District Superintendent to contact all schools in their district at the start of each school calendar year to confirm that they are compliant with the requirements of SB 1266.
R8
The School Districts should consider the practical and legal issues of supplying Pens for field trips and other off-site school events, and working with school nurses to develop policies and procedures for their use at these events.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The respondent agrees with the finding. BUSD will work with the School Nurse to develop such procedures.
Recommendation #10:
The School Districts should consider working with school nurses to develop policies and procedures for reporting the use of Pens.
R10
The School Districts should consider working with school nurses to develop policies and procedures for reporting the use of Pens.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The respondent agrees with the finding. BUSD will work with the School Nurse to establish procedures for reporting the use of Pens.
Recommendation #12:
The School District should consider helping parents understand the risks of anaphylaxis and the protocols in place for emergency administration of epinephrine. The School Districts should consider "identifying funds" to carry out these activities.
R12
The School Districts should consider helping parents understand the risks of anaphylaxis and the protocols in place for emergency administration of epinephrine. The School Districts should consider "identifying funds" to carry out these activities.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The respondent agrees with the finding and will develop parent information tools to inform about anaphylaxis and the protocols for emergency administration of epinephrine. If any further information is needed, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Board President
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∼ June 30, 2016
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Canyon Elementary School District
October 14, 2016
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2 pages
• 22 responses
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Score: +7
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22 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Mylan Specialty Division supplies Pens at no cost to public schools in the district.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
F1. The respondent agrees with the finding.
R1
The West Contra Costa Unified School District should contact those schools within their district and verify the schools are in compliance with SB 1266
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F2
Mylan Specialty Division will replace Pens at public schools in the district that have expired at a discounted cost.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
F2. The respondent partially agrees. The replacement cost is unknown at this time.
R2
The Antioch Unified School District should contact those schools found not to be in compliance with SB 1266 and ensure they become compliant by the beginning of the 2016-2017 School year. Contra Costa County 2015-2016 Grand Jury Report 1604
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F3
FARE and CDC statistical information project a range of 4 percent to 7.7 percent of students (7,200 to 13,850 out of the estimated 180,000 students in Contra Costa County's eighteen school districts) that may have an allergy that is unknown to parents and undiagnosed.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
F3. The respondent agrees.
R3
Each of the School District Boards should direct the School District Superintendent to contact all schools in their district at the start of each school calendar year to confirm that they are compliant with the requirements of SB 1266.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
R3. Canyon School District is a one school site. The Superintendent has confirmed that the District is compliant with SB 1266.
F4
Over 1,200 students in Contra Costa County's eighteen school districts have Pens with their names located in the school emergency medicine cabinet.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R4
Each of the School District Boards should direct their School District Superintendent to report to the Board at the start of each school calendar year that the School District is compliant with the requirements of SB 1266.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
R4. The Superintendent will report to the District Board that the District is compliant with SB 1266.
F5
SB 1266 does not clearly address the use of Pens at off-campus school activities or events.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
F5. The respondent agrees.
R5
The Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools should contact his or her schools at the start of each school year to confirm that the schools are compliant with the requirements of SB 1266.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F6
SB 1266 does not cover California Preschool Instructional Network centers.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R6
Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools should consider reporting to the Board of the Contra Costa Office of Education at the beginning of each school calendar year the status of compliance of the County to SB 1266.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F7
SB 1266 does not require follow up procedures for reporting the use of a Pen.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
F7. The respondent agrees.
R7
The Contra Costa Office of Education should consider recommending to the California Preschool Instructional Network that preschools within its network first evaluate the practical and legal considerations of administering Pens to students and, if permissible, follow the mandate set forth in SB 1266 as closely as reasonably possible.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F8
After more than a year, one or more schools in the Antioch School District are not in full compliances with SB 1266.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R8
The School Districts should consider the practical and legal issues of supplying Pens for field trips and other off-site school events, and working with school nurses to develop policies and procedures for their use at these events.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
R8. Canyon School district has trained teaching staff in the use of EpiPens and currently carries them on all field trips.
F9
It is unknown whether all of the schools in the West Contra Costa School District are in compliance with SB 1266.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R9
The Contra Costa Office of Education should consider the practical and legal issues of supplying Pens for field trips and other off-site school events, and working with school nurses to develop policies and procedures for their use at these events.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R10
The School Districts should consider working with school nurses to develop policies and procedures for reporting the use of Pens.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
R10. Canyon School District does not have a nurse on staff, but will look at policies developed by neighboring districts.
R11
The Contra Costa Office of Education should consider working with the Contra Costa Superintendent of Schools and school nurses to develop policies and procedures for reporting use of the Pens.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R12
The School Districts should consider helping parents understand the risks of anaphylaxis and the protocols in place for emergency administration of epinephrine. The School Districts should consider "identifying funds" to carry out these activities.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
R12. Canyon School District will notify all parents in the District about the risks of anaphylaxis and the protocols in place for emergency administration of epinephrine.
R13
The Contra Costa Office of Education should consider helping parents understand the risks of anaphylaxis and the protocols in place for emergency administration of epinephrine. The Contra Costa Office of Education should consider "identifying funds" to carry out these activities. Contra Costa County 2015-2016 Grand Jury Report 1604
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
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City of Antioch
August 23, 2016
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4 pages
• 22 responses
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22 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Mylan Specialty Division supplies Pens at no cost to public schools in the district.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R1
The West Contra Costa Unified School District should contact those schools within their district and verify the schools are in compliance with SB 1266
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F2
Mylan Specialty Division will replace Pens at public schools in the district that have expired at a discounted cost.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R2
The Antioch Unified School District should contact those schools found not to be in compliance with SB 1266 and ensure they become compliant by the beginning of the 2016-2017 School year. Contra Costa County 2015-2016 Grand Jury Report 1604
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F3
FARE and CDC statistical information project a range of 4 percent to 7.7 percent of students (7,200 to 13,850 out of the estimated 180,000 students in Contra Costa County's eighteen school districts) that may have an allergy that is unknown to parents and undiagnosed.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R3
Each of the School District Boards should direct the School District Superintendent to contact all schools in their district at the start of each school calendar year to confirm that they are compliant with the requirements of SB 1266.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F4
Over 1,200 students in Contra Costa County's eighteen school districts have Pens with their names located in the school emergency medicine cabinet.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R4
Each of the School District Boards should direct their School District Superintendent to report to the Board at the start of each school calendar year that the School District is compliant with the requirements of SB 1266.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F5
SB 1266 does not clearly address the use of Pens at off-campus school activities or events.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R5
The Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools should contact his or her schools at the start of each school year to confirm that the schools are compliant with the requirements of SB 1266.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F6
SB 1266 does not cover California Preschool Instructional Network centers.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R6
Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools should consider reporting to the Board of the Contra Costa Office of Education at the beginning of each school calendar year the status of compliance of the County to SB 1266.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F7
SB 1266 does not require follow up procedures for reporting the use of a Pen.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R7
The Contra Costa Office of Education should consider recommending to the California Preschool Instructional Network that preschools within its network first evaluate the practical and legal considerations of administering Pens to students and, if permissible, follow the mandate set forth in SB 1266 as closely as reasonably possible.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F8
After more than a year, one or more schools in the Antioch School District are not in full compliances with SB 1266.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R8
The School Districts should consider the practical and legal issues of supplying Pens for field trips and other off-site school events, and working with school nurses to develop policies and procedures for their use at these events.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F9
It is unknown whether all of the schools in the West Contra Costa School District are in compliance with SB 1266.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R9
The Contra Costa Office of Education should consider the practical and legal issues of supplying Pens for field trips and other off-site school events, and working with school nurses to develop policies and procedures for their use at these events.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R10
The School Districts should consider working with school nurses to develop policies and procedures for reporting the use of Pens.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R11
The Contra Costa Office of Education should consider working with the Contra Costa Superintendent of Schools and school nurses to develop policies and procedures for reporting use of the Pens.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R12
The School Districts should consider helping parents understand the risks of anaphylaxis and the protocols in place for emergency administration of epinephrine. The School Districts should consider "identifying funds" to carry out these activities.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R13
The Contra Costa Office of Education should consider helping parents understand the risks of anaphylaxis and the protocols in place for emergency administration of epinephrine. The Contra Costa Office of Education should consider "identifying funds" to carry out these activities. Contra Costa County 2015-2016 Grand Jury Report 1604
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
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City of Antioch
August 09, 2016
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7 pages
• 16 responses
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Score: -8
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16 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Mylan Specialty Division supplies Pens at no cost to public schools in the district.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
F2.
Plan Bay Area 2040 seeks to combine transportation, jobs, and housing as a solution to the needs of our growing population. Response: The City of Antioch agrees with this finding.
F3.
While State law mandates that ABAG conduct the RHNA process, a city is not required to subsidize and/or build the units; it is only required to demonstrate that local zoning will not impede development. The City of Antioch agrees with this finding. Response: OFFICE OF THE MAYOR Mayor Wade Harper • Mayor Pro Tem Lori Ogorchock • Council Members Mary Rocha • Tony Tiscareno • Monica E. Wilson P.O. Box 5007, A...
R1
The West Contra Costa Unified School District should contact those schools within their district and verify the schools are in compliance with SB 1266
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
The Rivertown Waterfront Priority Development Area (RWPDA) is located within the City of Antioch along the San Joaquin River within the City's historic downtown. According to the U.S. Census, the majority of the RWPDA is located within Census Tract 3050, which has a median gross rent of $1,079 and a median household income for renters of $34,388. Of the 1,721 rental housing units, 48% contain households paying more than 35% of their household income towards rent, which is slightly higher than the countywide figure of 46%. Further, of the 2,128 renting households in the RWPDA, 504 (24%) earn le...
F2
Mylan Specialty Division will replace Pens at public schools in the district that have expired at a discounted cost.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City of Antioch agrees with this finding.
F3.
While State law mandates that ABAG conduct the RHNA process, a city is not required to subsidize and/or build the units; it is only required to demonstrate that local zoning will not impede development. The City of Antioch agrees with this finding. Response: OFFICE OF THE MAYOR Mayor Wade Harper • Mayor Pro Tem Lori Ogorchock • Council Members Mary Rocha • Tony Tiscareno • Monica E. Wilson P.O. Box 5007, Antioch, California 94531-5007 • Telephone: 925-779-7011 • Fax: 925-779-7003 • www.ci.antioch.ca.us
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F5.
Inclusionary zoning programs ...
R2
The Antioch Unified School District should contact those schools found not to be in compliance with SB 1266 and ensure they become compliant by the beginning of the 2016-2017 School year. Contra Costa County 2015-2016 Grand Jury Report 1604
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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Response: The purpose of an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance is to provide affordable housing within new residential development projects to provide housing opportunities for households that would otherwise be excluded from ownership in the development or community. In Antioch, the median value of a house built between 2000 and 2009 is
$313,900. A household earning approximately $82,000 per year could afford one of these houses in the City of Antioch, while spending just 30% of their income on housing. It would take an annual household income of over $185,000 to afford a similarly-new house ...
F3
FARE and CDC statistical information project a range of 4 percent to 7.7 percent of students (7,200 to 13,850 out of the estimated 180,000 students in Contra Costa County's eighteen school districts) that may have an allergy that is unknown to parents and undiagnosed.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR Mayor Wade Harper • Mayor Pro Tem Lori Ogorchock • Council Members Mary Rocha • Tony Tiscareno • Monica E. Wilson P.O. Box 5007, Antioch, California 94531-5007 • Telephone: 925-779-7011 • Fax: 925-779-7003 • www.ci.antioch.ca.us
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F5.
Inclusionary zoning programs provide incentives and regulatory waivers to builders and developers who produce both affordable and market rate homes within the same project. Response: The City of Antioch partially disagrees with the finding. Inclusionary zoning programs have been designed and implemented in many ways and do not, necessaril...
R3
Each of the School District Boards should direct the School District Superintendent to contact all schools in their district at the start of each school calendar year to confirm that they are compliant with the requirements of SB 1266.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
rehabilitation of housing units and does not operate its owner affordable housing program. Rather, the City uses its limited resources to assist independent developers of affordable housing in gaining access to critical county, State and federal resources. More so, the City of Antioch supports the Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa in its efforts to provide high quality affordable housing solutions and promote self-sufficiency for lowincome people of Contra Costa County. The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted and is not reasonable. The City should e...
F5
SB 1266 does not clearly address the use of Pens at off-campus school activities or events.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City of Antioch partially disagrees with the finding. Inclusionary zoning programs have been designed and implemented in many ways and do not, necessarily, provide the above-described incentives and regulatory waivers, etc. Some programs are prescriptive, require absolute compliance, and offer no compensatory incentive. Other programs rely heavily on incentives. The City's Inclusionary Housing ordinance helps to provide AH (Affordable Housing)
F6.
in that city. The City of Antioch agrees with this finding. Response:
F8.
Inclusionary Housing Ordinances sometimes include the option for t...
R5
The Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools should contact his or her schools at the start of each school year to confirm that the schools are compliant with the requirements of SB 1266.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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fees in order to generate revenue with which to assist funding of AH (Affordable Housing). Response: As described above, the City of Antioch recognizes the countywide concern for additional affordable housing units, but believes that within the City of Antioch, adequate affordable housing is already being provided without additional regulatory intervention. The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted. The City should consider designating an employee within the City's planning or
R6.
housing department to coordinate with property management to maintain current wa...
F6
SB 1266 does not cover California Preschool Instructional Network centers.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
F8.
Inclusionary Housing Ordinances sometimes include the option for the developer to pay in lieu fees instead of constructing AH units. The City of Antioch agrees with this finding. Response:
F9.
The City supplements the shortage of funds for AH by requiring buildings to pay impact fees, in lieu fees, or other construction and remodeling fees. The City of Antioch partially disagrees with this finding. The adoption of any Response: development-based impact fee requires a proper nexus, or connection, between the fee imposed and the impact of the specific development. The above finding is ove...
R6
Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools should consider reporting to the Board of the Contra Costa Office of Education at the beginning of each school calendar year the status of compliance of the County to SB 1266.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
The recommendation has been implemented by existing staff. The City should consider partnering with for-profit and not-for-profit builders to
R8.
secure land suitable for AH, and identify funding to do so. Response: In 2011, the Governor eliminated Redevelopment Agencies statewide, which historically served and were funded by the State to undertake efforts similar to those described above. To date, there has not been a replacement funding source identified and the City of Antioch does not have the means to replace this substantial budget. That said, the City of Antioch owns properties throug...
R7
The Contra Costa Office of Education should consider recommending to the California Preschool Instructional Network that preschools within its network first evaluate the practical and legal considerations of administering Pens to students and, if permissible, follow the mandate set forth in SB 1266 as closely as reasonably possible.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
In 2011, the Governor eliminated Redevelopment Agencies statewide, which historically served and were funded by the State to undertake efforts similar to those described above. To date, there has not been a replacement funding source identified and the City of Antioch does not have the means to replace this substantial budget. That said, the City of Antioch owns properties throughout its boundaries and routinely works with organizations and developers regarding potential development projects using these sites. The City is open to any such future partnerships that can be accomplished in a fare ...
F8
After more than a year, one or more schools in the Antioch School District are not in full compliances with SB 1266.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
F9.
The City supplements the shortage of funds for AH by requiring buildings to pay impact fees, in lieu fees, or other construction and remodeling fees. The City of Antioch partially disagrees with this finding. The adoption of any Response: development-based impact fee requires a proper nexus, or connection, between the fee imposed and the impact of the specific development. The above finding is overly-general and fails to explore this important requirement. F10. Infill costs less to service than new development because it takes advantage of the existing infrastructure. The City of Antioch ...
R8
The School Districts should consider the practical and legal issues of supplying Pens for field trips and other off-site school events, and working with school nurses to develop policies and procedures for their use at these events.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
In 2011, the Governor eliminated Redevelopment Agencies statewide, which historically served and were funded by the State to undertake efforts similar to those described above. To date, there has not been a replacement funding source identified and the City of Antioch does not have the means to replace this substantial budget. That said, the City of Antioch owns properties throughout its boundaries and routinely works with organizations and developers regarding potential development projects using these sites. The City is open to any such future partnerships that can be accomplished in a fare ...
F9
It is unknown whether all of the schools in the West Contra Costa School District are in compliance with SB 1266.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
development-based impact fee requires a proper nexus, or connection, between the fee imposed and the impact of the specific development. The above finding is overly-general and fails to explore this important requirement. F10. Infill costs less to service than new development because it takes advantage of the existing infrastructure. The City of Antioch agrees with this finding. Response: The elimination of redevelopment agencies resulted in a reduction of the number of
F11.
AH units constructed in the city by eliminating a major source of funding for affordable development projects. The Cit...
R11
The Contra Costa Office of Education should consider working with the Contra Costa Superintendent of Schools and school nurses to develop policies and procedures for reporting use of the Pens.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
The existing Planning Processes for multi-family housing generally require a public hearing, whereby the community is notified and invited to attend a public meeting to express any concerns regarding the project. In addition, project applicants are encouraged to independently reach out to their surrounding neighborhood to provide such education. The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted. R13. The City should consider identifying all infill and vacant land not in PDAs and encourage use of it for AH through tax incentives, density bonuses, etc.
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R13
The Contra Costa Office of Education should consider helping parents understand the risks of anaphylaxis and the protocols in place for emergency administration of epinephrine. The Contra Costa Office of Education should consider "identifying funds" to carry out these activities. Contra Costa County 2015-2016 Grand Jury Report 1604
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
The City already identifies opportunity sites throughout various planning documents, including the General Plan, the Housing Element, and Specific Plans. The City of Antioch, like nearly all cities in California, does not control the taxation of any landbased development and, as such, cannot create City-specific tax incentives. The City of Antioch already uses a Density Bonus process, which is described in detail in its Municipal Code. The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted. R15. The City should consider creating an easily accessible, online central repository w...
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F1
Mylan Specialty Division supplies Pens at no cost to public schools in the district.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City agrees with the finding, but notes that there are currently no PDAs in Brentwood because there are no sites in the City which meet Plan Bay Areas' This is specifically because of a lack of adequate transit facilities and PDA criteria. service. This could potentially change however, with the construction of a transit facility at the City's Priority Area 1, located along SR4, south of Lone Tree Way. There are also conceptual plans for the extension of eBART at this location. Preparation of a specific plan is underway for an approximate 350 acre area located south of Lone Tree Way and su...
R1
The West Contra Costa Unified School District should contact those schools within their district and verify the schools are in compliance with SB 1266
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
This recommendation has not been implemented, however, the City implements an inclusionary (i.e., affordable) housing ordinance with respect to new development. While any PDA established in Brentwood will have a certain housing component, it is unknown just how much will be provided and what the balance will be between market rate and affordable housing. Grand Jury
F2
Mylan Specialty Division will replace Pens at public schools in the district that have expired at a discounted cost.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City agrees with the finding, however, Brentwood is in a unique position of experiencing robust housing growth at reasonably affordable levels, while lacking in jobs growth. Plan Bay Area 2040 could benefit Brentwood if the criteria for selecting Priority Development Areas could be adjusted to include Brentwood as an eligible applicant. <b>Grand Jury
R2
The Antioch Unified School District should contact those schools found not to be in compliance with SB 1266 and ensure they become compliant by the beginning of the 2016-2017 School year. Contra Costa County 2015-2016 Grand Jury Report 1604
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
This recommendation has been implemented. The City has an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, which is part of the City's Municipal Code, Chapter 17.725. Chapter 17.725 is available for review at the City's website www.brentwoodca.gov/municipalcode/17.725. <b>Grand Jury
F3
FARE and CDC statistical information project a range of 4 percent to 7.7 percent of students (7,200 to 13,850 out of the estimated 180,000 students in Contra Costa County's eighteen school districts) that may have an allergy that is unknown to parents and undiagnosed.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City agrees with the finding, and notes that State law mandates the preparation (and periodic update) of a Housing Element to be included as part of a jurisdiction's General Plan. The City's Housing Element was most recently updated on April 28, 2015. Also in accordance with State law, the City provided the Housing Element Annual Progress Report to the Department of Housing and Community Development on March 23, 2016. <b>Grand Jury
R3
Each of the School District Boards should direct the School District Superintendent to contact all schools in their district at the start of each school calendar year to confirm that they are compliant with the requirements of SB 1266.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
This recommendation has been implemented. The current affordable housing ordinance allows developers to satisfy their obligation by purchasing an existing unit for sale in another area of the City. The unit must be rehabilitated (if necessary), and in "turnkey" condition. The City may also use the in-lieu fee funds for housing programs, including the purchase of units for affordable rentals. <b>Grand Jury
R4
Each of the School District Boards should direct their School District Superintendent to report to the Board at the start of each school calendar year that the School District is compliant with the requirements of SB 1266.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The City agrees with the finding, however, Brentwood is in a unique position of experiencing robust housing growth at reasonably affordable levels, while lacking in jobs growth. Plan Bay Area 2040 could benefit Brentwood if the criteria for selecting Priority Development Areas could be adjusted to include Brentwood as an eligible applicant. <b>Grand Jury
F5
SB 1266 does not clearly address the use of Pens at off-campus school activities or events.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City agrees with the finding, however, the City does not have an inclusionary zoning program, but does offer regulatory waivers such as development impact fee deferral and density incentives. <b>Grand Jury
R5
The Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools should contact his or her schools at the start of each school year to confirm that the schools are compliant with the requirements of SB 1266.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
This recommendation has been implemented. The City employs an exhaustive list of development impact fees and is unlikely to increase the amounts of these fees to assist with the funding of affordable housing, other than annual adjustments for inflation and periodic updates to its comprehensive Development Fee Program. <b>Grand Jury
F6
SB 1266 does not cover California Preschool Instructional Network centers.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City agrees with the finding. The City's current AH ordinance imposes a 2% obligation on developers to provide affordable housing or pay fees towards affordable housing programs. <b>Grand Jury
R6
Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools should consider reporting to the Board of the Contra Costa Office of Education at the beginning of each school calendar year the status of compliance of the County to SB 1266.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
This recommendation has been implemented. The City's housing staff coordinates with a contracted property manager to maintain waiting lists for the City's City housing staff also maintains waiting lists for the affordable rental program. affordable housing purchase program. Staff posts and updates brochures and other information regarding the City's housing programs on Brentwood's website. <b>Grand Jury
R7
The Contra Costa Office of Education should consider recommending to the California Preschool Instructional Network that preschools within its network first evaluate the practical and legal considerations of administering Pens to students and, if permissible, follow the mandate set forth in SB 1266 as closely as reasonably possible.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
updated on available funding through the state. Brentwood is currently part of the county consortium for CDBG funding; and will continue to work with the county for possible options for funding future affordable housing projects. Grand Jury
F8
After more than a year, one or more schools in the Antioch School District are not in full compliances with SB 1266.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City agrees with the finding. The City of Brentwood's current affordable housing ordinance allows the developer to pay in-lieu fees towards housing programs instead of building units. <b>Grand Jury
R8
The School Districts should consider the practical and legal issues of supplying Pens for field trips and other off-site school events, and working with school nurses to develop policies and procedures for their use at these events.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
This recommendation has been implemented. The City has partnered and contributed towards affordable multifamily projects. Most recently with Meta Housing, Inc. in which the City contributed $3.9M in housing funds towards The Grove at Sunset, a 54 unit multifamily very low and low income project. Other affordable housing partners include, Eden Housing, Christian Church Homes, and Mercy Housing, Inc. Housing funds may be obtained for future projects when available. <b>Grand Jury
F9
It is unknown whether all of the schools in the West Contra Costa School District are in compliance with SB 1266.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City agrees with the finding. Currently Brentwood collects impact fees, and an affordable housing in lieu fee which will be used for housing programs and future housing projects. Grand Jury
R11
The Contra Costa Office of Education should consider working with the Contra Costa Superintendent of Schools and school nurses to develop policies and procedures for reporting use of the Pens.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
established practice of engaging the community on all development projects, and affordable housing projects are no exception. A great example of this is a 54-unit affordable housing infill project that was developed on approximately three acres adjacent to existing single family homes. This is the same project referenced in
R13
The Contra Costa Office of Education should consider helping parents understand the risks of anaphylaxis and the protocols in place for emergency administration of epinephrine. The Contra Costa Office of Education should consider "identifying funds" to carry out these activities. Contra Costa County 2015-2016 Grand Jury Report 1604
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
This recommendation has been implemented. The City has designated certain areas specifically for affordable housing projects in accordance with the City's housing element of the general plan. Affordable housing developers are notified of regulatory waivers such as development impact fee deferral and density incentives to encourage the building of affordable housing. <b>Grand Jury
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F1
Mylan Specialty Division supplies Pens at no cost to public schools in the district.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
PDAs recognize the importance of housing near transportation and jobs for developing prosperous communities. Agree.
R1
The West Contra Costa Unified School District should contact those schools within their district and verify the schools are in compliance with SB 1266
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
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The city should consider increasing AH in PDAs. The recommendation requires further analysis. The 2012 Specific Plan for Lafayette's PDA already calls for 60% more housing within the PDA than what was envisioned in the 2002 General Plan. The recent adoption of the Inclusionary Housing ordinance will ensure that 15% of these new units will be affordable to very low to moderate income households. Increasing the number of affordable units within the PDA could be difficult without a steady and reliable source of funding. The City may consider adding this project to the work plan in FY17-18 in c...
F2
Mylan Specialty Division will replace Pens at public schools in the district that have expired at a discounted cost.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Plan Bay Area 2040 seeks to combine transportation, jobs and housing as a solution to the needs of our growing population. Agree.
R2
The Antioch Unified School District should contact those schools found not to be in compliance with SB 1266 and ensure they become compliant by the beginning of the 2016-2017 School year. Contra Costa County 2015-2016 Grand Jury Report 1604
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
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The city should consider adopting an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance. The recommendation has been implemented. Lafayette adopted an Inclusionary Housing ordinance for its PDA in 2016.
R3.
The city should explore rehabilitating existing housing stock as AH for purchase or rental, and identify funding to do so. The recommendation was implemented in one housing development. In 2008, the Lafayette Redevelopment Agency approved a 56 unit market rate housing development and permitted the developer to satisfy the affordable housing requirement by purchasing an existing apartment development, upgr...
F3
FARE and CDC statistical information project a range of 4 percent to 7.7 percent of students (7,200 to 13,850 out of the estimated 180,000 students in Contra Costa County's eighteen school districts) that may have an allergy that is unknown to parents and undiagnosed.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
While State law mandates that ABAG conduct the RHNA process, a city is not required to subsidize and/or build the units; it is only required to demonstrate that local zoning will not impede development. Agree. A city is only required to demonstrate that local zoning will not impede the development of its regional housing needs allocation units (RHNA) as assigned by ABAG.
R3
Each of the School District Boards should direct the School District Superintendent to contact all schools in their district at the start of each school calendar year to confirm that they are compliant with the requirements of SB 1266.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
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The city should explore rehabilitating existing housing stock as AH for purchase or rental, and identify funding to do so. The recommendation was implemented in one housing development. In 2008, the Lafayette Redevelopment Agency approved a 56 unit market rate housing development and permitted the developer to satisfy the affordable housing requirement by purchasing an existing apartment development, upgrading it and income-restricting 18 units. Lafayette will continue explore this option in the future. However, funding for this effort is limited because redevelopment is no longer available...
F4
Over 1,200 students in Contra Costa County's eighteen school districts have Pens with their names located in the school emergency medicine cabinet.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
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While State law mandates that ABAG conduct the RHNA process, the County is not required to subsidize and/or build the units. It is only required to demonstrate that local zoning will not impede development. Not applicable. 3675 Mount Diablo Boulevard, Suite 210, Lafayette, CA 94549 Phone: 925.284.1968 Fax: 925.284.3169 www.ci.lafayette.ca.us
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F5.
Inclusionary zoning programs provide incentives and regulatory waivers to builders and developers who produce both affordable and market rate homes within the same project. Agree.
F6.
The city's Inclusionary Housing ordinance helps to pro...
R4
Each of the School District Boards should direct their School District Superintendent to report to the Board at the start of each school calendar year that the School District is compliant with the requirements of SB 1266.
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
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fees in order to generate revenue with which to assist funding of AH. The recommendation requires further analysis. The studies to establish impact or linkage fees are costly. As a small, limited service city, staff will need to assess whether there is funding available to hire consultants to undertake these studies. Furthermore, the imposition of additional fees on development could hinder the production of housing in general and AH units in particular. The City may consider adding this project to the work plan in FY17-18.
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R5.
The city should consider designating an employee within ...
F5
SB 1266 does not clearly address the use of Pens at off-campus school activities or events.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Inclusionary zoning programs provide incentives and regulatory waivers to builders and developers who produce both affordable and market rate homes within the same project. Agree.
R5
The Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools should contact his or her schools at the start of each school year to confirm that the schools are compliant with the requirements of SB 1266.
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
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The city should consider designating an employee within the city's planning or housing department to coordinate with property management to maintain current waiting and interest lists of available AH and ensure information is posted on the city website, and identify funding to do so. The recommendation requires further analysis. As a small, limited service city, staff will need to assess whether there are resources available to take on this additional task. The City may consider adding this project to the work plan in FY17-18.
R6.
The city should consider seeking federal, state, and local...
F6
SB 1266 does not cover California Preschool Instructional Network centers.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The city's Inclusionary Housing ordinance helps to provide AH in that city. Agree. In June 2016, the City adopted an Inclusionary Housing ordinance for its PDA.
R6
Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools should consider reporting to the Board of the Contra Costa Office of Education at the beginning of each school calendar year the status of compliance of the County to SB 1266.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
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The city should consider seeking federal, state, and local funding sources for AH. The recommendation has been implemented in one housing development. In 2008, the Lafayette Redevelopment Agency partnered with Eden Housing to acquire land and build a 46-unit very low income senior housing development. Lafayette's contribution of $3.8M and the County's contribution $3M from CDBG and HOME funds were leveraged to secure federal funding. Lafayette will continue explore this option in the future.
R7.
The city should consider partnering with for-profit and not-for-profit builders to secure land...
F7
SB 1266 does not require follow up procedures for reporting the use of a Pen.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
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The County's Inclusionary Housing ordinance helps to provide AH in the County. Not applicable.
F8.
Inclusionary Housing Ordinances sometimes include the option for the developer to pay in lieu fees instead of constructing AH units. Agree. Lafayette's Inclusionary Housing Ordinance provides an in-lieu fee option and is currently engaged in a study to establish this fee.
F9.
The city supplements the shortage of funds for AH by requiring builders to pay impact fees, in lieu fees, or other construction and remodeling fees. Agree. As noted in F8, Lafayette has an Inclusionary Housing Ordinan...
R7
The Contra Costa Office of Education should consider recommending to the California Preschool Instructional Network that preschools within its network first evaluate the practical and legal considerations of administering Pens to students and, if permissible, follow the mandate set forth in SB 1266 as closely as reasonably possible.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
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The city should consider partnering with for-profit and not-for-profit builders to secure land suitable for AH, and identify funding to do so. The recommendation was implemented in two housing developments. In 1998, the Lafayette Redevelopment Agency sold its land at fair reuse value and contributed $800,000 to a for-profit developer for the construction of 75 apartments next to BART, with 15 units reserved for persons with developmental disabilities making very low incomes. In 2008, the Lafayette Redevelopment Agency contributed $3.8M to Eden Housing, a non-profit company, to acquire land ...
F8
After more than a year, one or more schools in the Antioch School District are not in full compliances with SB 1266.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Inclusionary Housing Ordinances sometimes include the option for the developer to pay in lieu fees instead of constructing AH units. Agree. Lafayette's Inclusionary Housing Ordinance provides an in-lieu fee option and is currently engaged in a study to establish this fee.
R8
The School Districts should consider the practical and legal issues of supplying Pens for field trips and other off-site school events, and working with school nurses to develop policies and procedures for their use at these events.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
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The County should consider seeking federal, state, and local funding sources for AH. Not applicable.
R9.
The County should consider partnering with for-profit and not-for-profit builders to secure land suitable for AH, and identify funding to do so. Not applicable.
R10.
The city should consider undertaking an education initiative in the earliest phase of affordable planning projects in order to alleviate community concerns regarding AH, and identify funding to do so. The recommendation was implemented during the processing of the Town Center (15 affordable units) and Eden Housing (46 af...
F9
It is unknown whether all of the schools in the West Contra Costa School District are in compliance with SB 1266.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The city supplements the shortage of funds for AH by requiring builders to pay impact fees, in lieu fees, or other construction and remodeling fees. Agree. As noted in F8, Lafayette has an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance and is engaged in a study to establish this fee. The studies to establish impact or linkage fees are costly. As a small, limited service city, staff will need to assess whether there is funding available to hire consultants to undertake these studies. Furthermore, the imposition of additional fees on development could hinder the production of housing in general and AH units in ...
R9
The Contra Costa Office of Education should consider the practical and legal issues of supplying Pens for field trips and other off-site school events, and working with school nurses to develop policies and procedures for their use at these events.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
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The County should consider partnering with for-profit and not-for-profit builders to secure land suitable for AH, and identify funding to do so. Not applicable.
R10.
The city should consider undertaking an education initiative in the earliest phase of affordable planning projects in order to alleviate community concerns regarding AH, and identify funding to do so. The recommendation was implemented during the processing of the Town Center (15 affordable units) and Eden Housing (46 affordable units) development applications. Additionally, when the City's Housing Element was revised in 2014...
R10
The School Districts should consider working with school nurses to develop policies and procedures for reporting the use of Pens.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
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The city should consider undertaking an education initiative in the earliest phase of affordable planning projects in order to alleviate community concerns regarding AH, and identify funding to do so. The recommendation was implemented during the processing of the Town Center (15 affordable units) and Eden Housing (46 affordable units) development applications. Additionally, when the City's Housing Element was revised in 2014, three public workshops were held to educate the public about the State's requirements and the need for AH units, and help identify the community's housing needs. The ...
R11
The Contra Costa Office of Education should consider working with the Contra Costa Superintendent of Schools and school nurses to develop policies and procedures for reporting use of the Pens.
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
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The County should consider undertaking an education initiative in the earliest phase of affordable planning projects in order to alleviate community concerns regarding AH, and identify funding to do so. Not applicable.
R12.
The city should consider identifying all infill and vacant land not in PDAs and encourage use of it for AH through tax incentives, density bonuses, etc. The recommendation requires further analysis. The production of AH is typically accomplished through the construction of higher density multifamily development and in Lafayette, the PDA includes all areas zoned for mul...
R12
The School Districts should consider helping parents understand the risks of anaphylaxis and the protocols in place for emergency administration of epinephrine. The School Districts should consider "identifying funds" to carry out these activities.
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
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The city should consider identifying all infill and vacant land not in PDAs and encourage use of it for AH through tax incentives, density bonuses, etc. The recommendation requires further analysis. The production of AH is typically accomplished through the construction of higher density multifamily development and in Lafayette, the PDA includes all areas zoned for multifamily housing. The City could expand AH outside the PDA through second units. The City is considering an amnesty program for unpermitted second units; the results of that study will be available by the end of this fiscal ye...
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F1
Mylan Specialty Division supplies Pens at no cost to public schools in the district.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Agree with findings. <b>GRAND JURY FINDING #2</b> Plan Bay Area 2040 seeks to combine transportation, jobs and housing as a solution to the needs of our growing population. City Response: Agree with findings. GRAND JURY FINDING #3 While State law mandates that ABAG conduct the Regional Housing Needs Analysis (RHNA) process, a city is not required to subsidize and/or build the units; it is only required to demonstrate that local zoning will not impede development. City Response: Agree with findings. <b>GRAND JURY FINDING #5</b> Inclusionary zoning programs provide incentives and regulatory waiv...
R1
The West Contra Costa Unified School District should contact those schools within their district and verify the schools are in compliance with SB 1266
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
The recommendation has been implemented. The City has already identified affordable housing opportunities in its PDA. In 2015, a very low income 49-unit affordable housing project, Berrellesa Palms, was opened in the PDA. <b>RECOMMENDATION #2</b> The city should consider adopting an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance. City Response: The City Council considered an inclusionary housing ordinance in 2008, but the ordinance was not adopted and the Council instead voted to return the item to staff and the Housing Element/Affordable Housing Subcommittee for development of alternatives to the ordinance a...
F2
Mylan Specialty Division will replace Pens at public schools in the district that have expired at a discounted cost.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Agree with findings. GRAND JURY FINDING #3 While State law mandates that ABAG conduct the Regional Housing Needs Analysis (RHNA) process, a city is not required to subsidize and/or build the units; it is only required to demonstrate that local zoning will not impede development. City Response: Agree with findings. <b>GRAND JURY FINDING #5</b> Inclusionary zoning programs provide incentives and regulatory waivers to builders and developers who produce both affordable and market rate homes within the same project. City Response: Disagree. Inclusionary zoning/housing provisions do not necessarily...
R2
The Antioch Unified School District should contact those schools found not to be in compliance with SB 1266 and ensure they become compliant by the beginning of the 2016-2017 School year. Contra Costa County 2015-2016 Grand Jury Report 1604
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
The City Council considered an inclusionary housing ordinance in 2008, but the ordinance was not adopted and the Council instead voted to return the item to staff and the Housing Element/Affordable Housing Subcommittee for development of alternatives to the ordinance as it was proposed. Staff has investigated alternatives and found that alternatives are difficult without a reliable funding source, such as redevelopment. The use of a development impact fee for affordable housing, zoning for inclusionary housing, setting up an Infrastructure Financing District and Housing Trust Funds, do appear ...
F3
FARE and CDC statistical information project a range of 4 percent to 7.7 percent of students (7,200 to 13,850 out of the estimated 180,000 students in Contra Costa County's eighteen school districts) that may have an allergy that is unknown to parents and undiagnosed.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Agree with findings. <b>GRAND JURY FINDING #5</b> Inclusionary zoning programs provide incentives and regulatory waivers to builders and developers who produce both affordable and market rate homes within the same project. City Response: Disagree. Inclusionary zoning/housing provisions do not necessarily include any incentives or regulatory waivers to builders or developers.
. Page 2 <b>GRAND JURY FINDING #6</b> The city's Inclusionary Housing ordinance helps to provide Affordable Housing (AH) in that city. City Response: Not applicable. The City does not have an inclusionary housing ordinanc...
R3
Each of the School District Boards should direct the School District Superintendent to contact all schools in their district at the start of each school calendar year to confirm that they are compliant with the requirements of SB 1266.
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
This recommendation has been partially implemented. The City will continue to participate in the Contra Costa County Neighborhood Preservation Program and the County Rental Rehabilitation Program.
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RECOMMENDATION #5
The city should explore increasing existing "impact fees" or "linkage fees" or enacting such fees in order to generate revenue with which to assist funding of AH. City Response: This recommendation has not been implemented. The staff will evaluate the impact fee schedule during the next two year budget cycle.
RECOMMENDATION #6
The city should consider designating an empl...
F5
SB 1266 does not clearly address the use of Pens at off-campus school activities or events.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Disagree. Inclusionary zoning/housing provisions do not necessarily include any incentives or regulatory waivers to builders or developers.
. Page 2 <b>GRAND JURY FINDING #6</b> The city's Inclusionary Housing ordinance helps to provide Affordable Housing (AH) in that city. City Response: Not applicable. The City does not have an inclusionary housing ordinance. GRAND JURY FINDING #8 Inclusionary Housing Ordinances sometime include the option for the developer to pay in lieu fees instead of constructing AH units. City Response: Agree with findings. <b>GRAND JURY FINDING #9</b> The city supplem...
R5
The Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools should contact his or her schools at the start of each school year to confirm that the schools are compliant with the requirements of SB 1266.
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
This recommendation has not been implemented. The staff will evaluate the impact fee schedule during the next two year budget cycle.
RECOMMENDATION #6
The city should consider designating an employee within the city's planning or housing department to coordinate with property management to maintain current waiting and interest lists of available AH and ensure information is posted on the city website, and identifying funding to do so. City Response: This recommendation requires further analysis. It might be more efficient to create a single countywide interest and waiting list.
RECOMMENDATI...
F6
SB 1266 does not cover California Preschool Instructional Network centers.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Not applicable. The City does not have an inclusionary housing ordinance. GRAND JURY FINDING #8 Inclusionary Housing Ordinances sometime include the option for the developer to pay in lieu fees instead of constructing AH units. City Response: Agree with findings. <b>GRAND JURY FINDING #9</b> The city supplements the shortage of funds for AH by requiring builders to pay impact fees, in lieu fees, or other construction and remodeling fees. City Response: Not applicable. The City does not have an inclusionary housing ordinance or a housing in lieu or impact fee. The finding may be true as to some...
R6
Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools should consider reporting to the Board of the Contra Costa Office of Education at the beginning of each school calendar year the status of compliance of the County to SB 1266.
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
This recommendation requires further analysis. It might be more efficient to create a single countywide interest and waiting list.
RECOMMENDATION #7
The city should consider seeking federal, state, and local funding sources for AH. City Response: The recommendation has been implemented, as staffing has allowed. The City is continually looking for federal, state and local funding sources for affordable housing.
RECOMMENDATION #8
The city should consider partnering with for-profit and not-for-profit builders to secure land suitable for AH, and identify funding to do so. City Response: The re...
R7
The Contra Costa Office of Education should consider recommending to the California Preschool Instructional Network that preschools within its network first evaluate the practical and legal considerations of administering Pens to students and, if permissible, follow the mandate set forth in SB 1266 as closely as reasonably possible.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
The recommendation has been implemented, as staffing has allowed. The City is continually looking for federal, state and local funding sources for affordable housing.
RECOMMENDATION #8
The city should consider partnering with for-profit and not-for-profit builders to secure land suitable for AH, and identify funding to do so. City Response: The recommendation has been implemented, as staffing has allowed. The City is continually open to partnership opportunities with nonprofits and other organizations to create additional affordable housing.
RECOMMENDATION #11
The city should consider unde...
F8
After more than a year, one or more schools in the Antioch School District are not in full compliances with SB 1266.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Agree with findings. <b>GRAND JURY FINDING #9</b> The city supplements the shortage of funds for AH by requiring builders to pay impact fees, in lieu fees, or other construction and remodeling fees. City Response: Not applicable. The City does not have an inclusionary housing ordinance or a housing in lieu or impact fee. The finding may be true as to some Cities. <b>GRAND JURY FINDING #10</b> Infill costs less to service than new development because it takes advantage of the existing infrastructure. City Response: Partially disagree. Depending on the specifics of a site, infill development mig...
R8
The School Districts should consider the practical and legal issues of supplying Pens for field trips and other off-site school events, and working with school nurses to develop policies and procedures for their use at these events.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
The recommendation has been implemented, as staffing has allowed. The City is continually open to partnership opportunities with nonprofits and other organizations to create additional affordable housing.
RECOMMENDATION #11
The city should consider undertaking an education initiative in the earliest phase of affordable planning projects in order to alleviate community concerns regarding AH, and identify funding to do so. City Response: This recommendation has not yet been implemented. The City believes that it would be more efficient for the County or a collaboration of cities to develop boi...
F9
It is unknown whether all of the schools in the West Contra Costa School District are in compliance with SB 1266.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Not applicable. The City does not have an inclusionary housing ordinance or a housing in lieu or impact fee. The finding may be true as to some Cities. <b>GRAND JURY FINDING #10</b> Infill costs less to service than new development because it takes advantage of the existing infrastructure. City Response: Partially disagree. Depending on the specifics of a site, infill development might or might not cost less to construct and service compared to new development. <b>GRAND JURY FINDING #11</b> The elimination of redevelopment agencies resulted in a reduction of the number of AH units constructed ...
R11
The Contra Costa Office of Education should consider working with the Contra Costa Superintendent of Schools and school nurses to develop policies and procedures for reporting use of the Pens.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
This recommendation has not yet been implemented. The City believes that it would be more efficient for the County or a collaboration of cities to develop boilerplate affordable housing project education materials for cities to use with individual projects. <b>RECOMMENDATION #13</b> The city should consider identifying all infill and vacant land not in PDAs and encourage use of it for AH through tax incentives, density bonuses, etc. City Response: The recommendation has been partially implemented. The City's Housing Element, adopted in 2015, identifies vacant and underutilized sites for housin...
R13
The Contra Costa Office of Education should consider helping parents understand the risks of anaphylaxis and the protocols in place for emergency administration of epinephrine. The Contra Costa Office of Education should consider "identifying funds" to carry out these activities. Contra Costa County 2015-2016 Grand Jury Report 1604
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The recommendation has been partially implemented. The City's Housing Element, adopted in 2015, identifies vacant and underutilized sites for housing. The density bonus provision of the Martinez Municipal Code provides incentives for development of AH.
Page 5 <b>RECOMMENDATION #15</b> The city should consider creating an easily accessible, on line central repository with all relevant information on deed-restricted housing units to assure that inventory of AH is maintained, and identify funding to do so. City Response: The recommendation has been partially implemented. The City will continue t...
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City of Martinez
September 22, 2016
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F1
Mylan Specialty Division supplies Pens at no cost to public schools in the district.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R1
The West Contra Costa Unified School District should contact those schools within their district and verify the schools are in compliance with SB 1266
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F2
Mylan Specialty Division will replace Pens at public schools in the district that have expired at a discounted cost.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R2
The Antioch Unified School District should contact those schools found not to be in compliance with SB 1266 and ensure they become compliant by the beginning of the 2016-2017 School year. Contra Costa County 2015-2016 Grand Jury Report 1604
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F3
FARE and CDC statistical information project a range of 4 percent to 7.7 percent of students (7,200 to 13,850 out of the estimated 180,000 students in Contra Costa County's eighteen school districts) that may have an allergy that is unknown to parents and undiagnosed.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R3
Each of the School District Boards should direct the School District Superintendent to contact all schools in their district at the start of each school calendar year to confirm that they are compliant with the requirements of SB 1266.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F4
Over 1,200 students in Contra Costa County's eighteen school districts have Pens with their names located in the school emergency medicine cabinet.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R4
Each of the School District Boards should direct their School District Superintendent to report to the Board at the start of each school calendar year that the School District is compliant with the requirements of SB 1266.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F5
SB 1266 does not clearly address the use of Pens at off-campus school activities or events.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R5
The Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools should contact his or her schools at the start of each school year to confirm that the schools are compliant with the requirements of SB 1266.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F6
SB 1266 does not cover California Preschool Instructional Network centers.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R6
Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools should consider reporting to the Board of the Contra Costa Office of Education at the beginning of each school calendar year the status of compliance of the County to SB 1266.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F7
SB 1266 does not require follow up procedures for reporting the use of a Pen.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R7
The Contra Costa Office of Education should consider recommending to the California Preschool Instructional Network that preschools within its network first evaluate the practical and legal considerations of administering Pens to students and, if permissible, follow the mandate set forth in SB 1266 as closely as reasonably possible.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F8
After more than a year, one or more schools in the Antioch School District are not in full compliances with SB 1266.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R8
The School Districts should consider the practical and legal issues of supplying Pens for field trips and other off-site school events, and working with school nurses to develop policies and procedures for their use at these events.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F9
It is unknown whether all of the schools in the West Contra Costa School District are in compliance with SB 1266.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R9
The Contra Costa Office of Education should consider the practical and legal issues of supplying Pens for field trips and other off-site school events, and working with school nurses to develop policies and procedures for their use at these events.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R10
The School Districts should consider working with school nurses to develop policies and procedures for reporting the use of Pens.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R11
The Contra Costa Office of Education should consider working with the Contra Costa Superintendent of Schools and school nurses to develop policies and procedures for reporting use of the Pens.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R12
The School Districts should consider helping parents understand the risks of anaphylaxis and the protocols in place for emergency administration of epinephrine. The School Districts should consider "identifying funds" to carry out these activities.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R13
The Contra Costa Office of Education should consider helping parents understand the risks of anaphylaxis and the protocols in place for emergency administration of epinephrine. The Contra Costa Office of Education should consider "identifying funds" to carry out these activities. Contra Costa County 2015-2016 Grand Jury Report 1604
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
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City of Orinda
October 07, 2016
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F1
Mylan Specialty Division supplies Pens at no cost to public schools in the district.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
PDAs recognize the importance of housing near transportation and jobs for developing prosperous communities. Orinda agrees with this finding.
R1
The West Contra Costa Unified School District should contact those schools within their district and verify the schools are in compliance with SB 1266
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
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The city should consider increasing AH in PDAs.
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F2
Mylan Specialty Division will replace Pens at public schools in the district that have expired at a discounted cost.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Plan Bay Area 2040 seeks to combine transportation, jobs and housing as a solution to the needs of our growing population. Orinda agrees with this finding regarding the purpose of Plan Bay Area 2040. While State law mandates that ABAG conduct the RHNA process, a city is not
R2
The Antioch Unified School District should contact those schools found not to be in compliance with SB 1266 and ensure they become compliant by the beginning of the 2016-2017 School year. Contra Costa County 2015-2016 Grand Jury Report 1604
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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The city should consider adopting an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance. This recommendation will not be implemented. An Inclusionary Housing Ordinance was not determined to be necessary when the Fifth Cycle Housing Element was adopted in April of 2015.
R3.
The city should explore rehabilitating existing housing stock as AH for purchase or rental, and identify funding to do so. This recommendation has been implemented. The Fifth Cycle Housing Element includes Action 2.C (Home Maintenance and Repair Programs) which states that the City shall "advertise the availability of existing home mainten...
F3
FARE and CDC statistical information project a range of 4 percent to 7.7 percent of students (7,200 to 13,850 out of the estimated 180,000 students in Contra Costa County's eighteen school districts) that may have an allergy that is unknown to parents and undiagnosed.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
required to subsidize and/or build the units; it is only required to demonstrate that local zoning will not impede development. Orinda agrees with this finding.
R3
Each of the School District Boards should direct the School District Superintendent to contact all schools in their district at the start of each school calendar year to confirm that they are compliant with the requirements of SB 1266.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
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The city should explore rehabilitating existing housing stock as AH for purchase or rental, and identify funding to do so. This recommendation has been implemented. The Fifth Cycle Housing Element includes Action 2.C (Home Maintenance and Repair Programs) which states that the City shall "advertise the availability of existing home maintenance, repair and improvement programs such as the low- and zerointerest loans offered through Contra Costa County's Neighborhood Preservation Program." The city should explore increasing existing "impact fees" or "linkage fees" or
R5.
enacting such fees ...
F5
SB 1266 does not clearly address the use of Pens at off-campus school activities or events.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Inclusionary zoning programs provide incentives and regulatory waivers to builders and developers who produce both affordable and market rate homes within the same project. Orinda agrees with this finding. The City complies fully with Statemandated density bonus provisions.
R5
The Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools should contact his or her schools at the start of each school year to confirm that the schools are compliant with the requirements of SB 1266.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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enacting such fees in order to generate revenue with which to assist funding of AH. This recommendation will not be implemented. The City's Fifth Cycle Housing Element does not include any actions related to housing impact fees or linkage fees.
R6.
The city should consider designating an employee within the city's planning or housing department to coordinate with property management to maintain current waiting and interest lists of available AH and ensure information is posted on the city website, and identifying funding to do so. This recommendation will not be implemented. Instead of ad...
F6
SB 1266 does not cover California Preschool Instructional Network centers.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
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R6
Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools should consider reporting to the Board of the Contra Costa Office of Education at the beginning of each school calendar year the status of compliance of the County to SB 1266.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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The city should consider designating an employee within the city's planning or housing department to coordinate with property management to maintain current waiting and interest lists of available AH and ensure information is posted on the city website, and identifying funding to do so. This recommendation will not be implemented. Instead of administering property management in-house for the 8 BMR units at Orinda Grove, the City of Orinda has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Walnut Creek Community Development Department for these services, including annual complianc...
R7
The Contra Costa Office of Education should consider recommending to the California Preschool Instructional Network that preschools within its network first evaluate the practical and legal considerations of administering Pens to students and, if permissible, follow the mandate set forth in SB 1266 as closely as reasonably possible.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
The city should consider seeking federal, state, and local funding sources for AH. This recommendation has been implemented. The City's Fifth Cycle Housing Element identifies the Contra Costa County Neighborhood Preservations Program as a source of loans for low- and moderate-income persons to improve their homes (Action 2.A-Assistance to Lower Income Senior Homeowners, and Action 2.C-Home Maintenance and Repair Programs) and the Contra Costa County first-time homeowner Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) program (Action 2.B-Participation in First-Time Homebuyer and MCC Programs).
F8
After more than a year, one or more schools in the Antioch School District are not in full compliances with SB 1266.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
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Inclusionary Housing Ordinances sometimes include the option for the developer to pay in lieu of fees instead of constructing AH units. Not Applicable. The City of Orinda does not have an Inclusionary Housing ordinance. However, as part of the negotiated Development Agreement for the Wilder project, the City secured a payment of $2.5 million, for purposes of contributing to the Monteverde Senior Housing project, to satisfy its affordable housing requirement.
F9.
The city supplements the shortage of funds for AH by requiring builders to pay impact fees, in lieu fees, or other construction ...
R8
The School Districts should consider the practical and legal issues of supplying Pens for field trips and other off-site school events, and working with school nurses to develop policies and procedures for their use at these events.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
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The city should consider partnering with for-profit and not-for-profit builders to secure land suitable for AH, and identify funding to do so. This recommendation has been implemented. As detailed in Action 1.B (Monteverde Senior Apartments Development) of the City's Fifth Cycle Housing Element, the City of Orinda entered into a Development Disposition and Loan Agreement (DDLA) with Eden Housing for the development of senior housing on the City-owned 1.4-acre former library site. Eden Housing is a nonprofit housing developer with a mission "to build and maintain high-quality, well-managed, ...
F9
It is unknown whether all of the schools in the West Contra Costa School District are in compliance with SB 1266.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The city supplements the shortage of funds for AH by requiring builders to pay impact fees, in lieu fees, or other construction and remodeling fees. Not Applicable. The City of Orinda does not have an Inclusionary Housing ordinance or other mechanism to charge developers for affordable housing. F10. Infill costs less to service than new development because it takes advantage of the existing infrastructure. Orinda agrees with this finding. F11. The elimination of redevelopment agencies resulted in a reduction of the number of AH units constructed in the city by eliminating a major source of fun...
R13
The Contra Costa Office of Education should consider helping parents understand the risks of anaphylaxis and the protocols in place for emergency administration of epinephrine. The Contra Costa Office of Education should consider "identifying funds" to carry out these activities. Contra Costa County 2015-2016 Grand Jury Report 1604
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
The city should consider identifying all infill and vacant land not in PDAs and encourage use of it for AH through tax incentives, density bonuses, etc.
This recommendation has been implemented. The Fifth Cycle Housing Element identifies development potential of vacant residential land outside of the Potential PDA for purposes of overall housing capacity, and the City complies fully with State-mandated density bonus provisions.
R15.
The city should consider creating an easily accessible, online central repository with all relevant information on deed-restricted housing units to assure that ...
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September 07, 2016
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R6
Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools should consider reporting to the Board of the Contra Costa Office of Education at the beginning of each school calendar year the status of compliance of the County to SB 1266.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
Orinda agrees with Finding #11.
Finding #12:
The city that has and enforces a daytime curfew sees less daytime and juvenile crime. Orinda neither agrees nor disagrees with Finding #12. The City of Orinda cannot Response: speak to the effectiveness of a daytime curfews in cities that enforce a daytime curfew. <b>Grand Jury Recommendations</b> Recommendation #17: The City should consider adopting a policy to promulgate, enforce, and promote a daytime curfew. 1 Administration Planning Parks & Recreation Police <b>Public Works</b> General Information (925) 253-4220 (ph) (925) 253-4210 (ph) (925)...
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City of Pittsburg
September 28, 2016
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F1
Mylan Specialty Division supplies Pens at no cost to public schools in the district.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Pittsburg agrees with this finding. Finding #3: While State law mandates that ABAG conduct the RHNA process, a city is not required to subsidize and/or build the units; it is only required to demonstrate that local zoning will not impede development. Response: Pittsburg agrees with this finding. Finding #5: Inclusionary zoning programs provide incentives and regulatory waivers to builders and developers who produce both affordable and market rate homes within the same project. Response: Pittsburg agrees with this finding.
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R1
The West Contra Costa Unified School District should contact those schools within their district and verify the schools are in compliance with SB 1266
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The City of Pittsburg has implemented this. Housing Element Policy 1.1D focuses AH on sites within the PDAs.
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F2
Mylan Specialty Division will replace Pens at public schools in the district that have expired at a discounted cost.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Pittsburg agrees with this finding. Finding #3: While State law mandates that ABAG conduct the RHNA process, a city is not required to subsidize and/or build the units; it is only required to demonstrate that local zoning will not impede development. Response: Pittsburg agrees with this finding. Finding #5: Inclusionary zoning programs provide incentives and regulatory waivers to builders and developers who produce both affordable and market rate homes within the same project. Response: Pittsburg agrees with this finding.
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R2
The Antioch Unified School District should contact those schools found not to be in compliance with SB 1266 and ensure they become compliant by the beginning of the 2016-2017 School year. Contra Costa County 2015-2016 Grand Jury Report 1604
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The City of Pittsburg implements this on an ongoing basis as opportunities arise. One example is utilizing CDBG funding for our Housing Rehabilitation Program. Recommendation #5: The city should explore increasing existing "impact fees" or "linkage fees" or enacting such fees in order to generate revenue with which to assist funding of AH. The city evaluates and analyzes development impacts and appropriate Response: associated fees for individual projects on an ongoing basis. The City currently allows for payment of in-lieu fees associated with new residential development for AH requirements. ...
F3
FARE and CDC statistical information project a range of 4 percent to 7.7 percent of students (7,200 to 13,850 out of the estimated 180,000 students in Contra Costa County's eighteen school districts) that may have an allergy that is unknown to parents and undiagnosed.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Pittsburg agrees with this finding. Finding #5: Inclusionary zoning programs provide incentives and regulatory waivers to builders and developers who produce both affordable and market rate homes within the same project. Response: Pittsburg agrees with this finding.
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R3
Each of the School District Boards should direct the School District Superintendent to contact all schools in their district at the start of each school calendar year to confirm that they are compliant with the requirements of SB 1266.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The City of Pittsburg implements this on an ongoing basis as opportunities arise. One example is utilizing CDBG funding for our Housing Rehabilitation Program. Recommendation #5: The city should explore increasing existing "impact fees" or "linkage fees" or enacting such fees in order to generate revenue with which to assist funding of AH. The city evaluates and analyzes development impacts and appropriate Response: associated fees for individual projects on an ongoing basis. The City currently allows for payment of in-lieu fees associated with new residential development for AH requirements. ...
F4
Over 1,200 students in Contra Costa County's eighteen school districts have Pens with their names located in the school emergency medicine cabinet.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Pittsburg agrees with this finding. Finding #8: Inclusionary Housing Ordinances sometimes include the option for the developer to pay in lieu fees instead of constructing AH units. Response: Pittsburg agrees with this finding. Finding #9: The city supplements the shortage of funds for AH by requiring builders to pay impact fees, in lieu fees, or other construction and remodeling fees. <u>Response:</u> Pittsburg agrees with this finding. Finding #10: Infill costs less to service than new development because it takes advantage of the existing infrastructure. Response: Pittsburg agrees with this ...
F5
SB 1266 does not clearly address the use of Pens at off-campus school activities or events.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Pittsburg agrees with this finding.
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The Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools should contact his or her schools at the start of each school year to confirm that the schools are compliant with the requirements of SB 1266.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
associated fees for individual projects on an ongoing basis. The City currently allows for payment of in-lieu fees associated with new residential development for AH requirements. Recommendation #6: The city should consider designating an employee within the city's planning or housing department to coordinate with property management to maintain current waiting and interest lists of available AH and ensure information is posted on the city website, and identifying funding to do so. The City of Pittsburg has a Housing Authority. Staff in both the Housing Response: Authority and Planning Departm...
F6
SB 1266 does not cover California Preschool Instructional Network centers.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Pittsburg agrees with this finding. Finding #8: Inclusionary Housing Ordinances sometimes include the option for the developer to pay in lieu fees instead of constructing AH units. Response: Pittsburg agrees with this finding. Finding #9: The city supplements the shortage of funds for AH by requiring builders to pay impact fees, in lieu fees, or other construction and remodeling fees. <u>Response:</u> Pittsburg agrees with this finding. Finding #10: Infill costs less to service than new development because it takes advantage of the existing infrastructure. Response: Pittsburg agrees with this ...
R6
Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools should consider reporting to the Board of the Contra Costa Office of Education at the beginning of each school calendar year the status of compliance of the County to SB 1266.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Authority and Planning Departments are available to answer questions and connect individuals interested in AH. The Housing Authority maintains a list on the website. Recommendation #7: The city should consider seeking federal, state, and local funding sources for AH. Response: The City of Pittsburg implements this on an ongoing basis as opportunities arise (see Housing Element policy 2.1A/B and policy 2.4 B/C/D/E). Recommendation #8: The city should consider partnering with for-profit and not-forprofit builders to secure land suitable for AH, and identify funding to do so. Response: The City o...
R7
The Contra Costa Office of Education should consider recommending to the California Preschool Instructional Network that preschools within its network first evaluate the practical and legal considerations of administering Pens to students and, if permissible, follow the mandate set forth in SB 1266 as closely as reasonably possible.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The City of Pittsburg implements this on an ongoing basis as opportunities arise (see Housing Element policy 2.1A/B and policy 2.4 B/C/D/E). Recommendation #8: The city should consider partnering with for-profit and not-forprofit builders to secure land suitable for AH, and identify funding to do so. Response: The City of Pittsburg implements this on an ongoing basis as opportunities arise (see Housing Element policy 1.4C and policy 2.1 C/D/E/G and policy 2.4I/J). Recommendation #11: The city should consider undertaking an education initiative in the earliest phase of affordable planning proje...
F8
After more than a year, one or more schools in the Antioch School District are not in full compliances with SB 1266.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Pittsburg agrees with this finding. Finding #9: The city supplements the shortage of funds for AH by requiring builders to pay impact fees, in lieu fees, or other construction and remodeling fees. <u>Response:</u> Pittsburg agrees with this finding. Finding #10: Infill costs less to service than new development because it takes advantage of the existing infrastructure. Response: Pittsburg agrees with this finding. Finding #11: The elimination of redevelopment agencies resulted in a reduction of the number of AH units constructed in the city by eliminating major source of funding for affordable...
R8
The School Districts should consider the practical and legal issues of supplying Pens for field trips and other off-site school events, and working with school nurses to develop policies and procedures for their use at these events.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The City of Pittsburg implements this on an ongoing basis as opportunities arise (see Housing Element policy 1.4C and policy 2.1 C/D/E/G and policy 2.4I/J). Recommendation #11: The city should consider undertaking an education initiative in the earliest phase of affordable planning projects in order to alleviate community concerns regarding AH, and identify funding to do so.
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F9
It is unknown whether all of the schools in the West Contra Costa School District are in compliance with SB 1266.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Pittsburg agrees with this finding. Finding #11: The elimination of redevelopment agencies resulted in a reduction of the number of AH units constructed in the city by eliminating major source of funding for affordable development projects. Response: Pittsburg agrees with this finding. Finding #12: The city delegates to the builder, owner, or management company of AH properties the responsibility for gathering and validating AH clientele information, as well as maintaining lists of potentially interested buyers. Response: Pittsburg agrees with this finding. Finding #13: There is no accessible ...
R13
The Contra Costa Office of Education should consider helping parents understand the risks of anaphylaxis and the protocols in place for emergency administration of epinephrine. The Contra Costa Office of Education should consider "identifying funds" to carry out these activities. Contra Costa County 2015-2016 Grand Jury Report 1604
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The City of Pittsburg has implemented this. A vacant and underutilized parcel inventory is available in the Housing Element (see Tables 4-3 & 4-4) and opportunity sites appropriate for AH within the Railroad Avenue Specific Plan (RASP) are identified in the RASP (see RASP Table 2.1 & section 2.1.2). The Successor Agency also has a list of available properties in its long range property management plan where residential units may be constructed. Recommendation #15: The city should consider creating an easily accessible, online central repository with all relevant information on deed-restricted ...
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Contra Costa Office of Education Board, Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools
August 03, 2016
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F1
Mylan Specialty Division supplies Pens at no cost to public schools in the district.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
CCCOE agrees with the findings
Finding #2
Mylan Specialty Division will replace Pens at public schools in the district that have expired at a discounted rate.
R1
The West Contra Costa Unified School District should contact those schools within their district and verify the schools are in compliance with SB 1266
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
r 1, 2016, will consider providing parent education regarding the risks of anaphylaxis and the protocols in place for the administration of EpiPen use.
F2
Mylan Specialty Division will replace Pens at public schools in the district that have expired at a discounted cost.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
CCCOE agrees with the findings
Finding #3
FARE and CDC statistical information project a range of 4 percent to 7.7 percent of students (7,200 to 13,850 out of the estimated 180,000 students in Contra Costa County's 18 school districts) that may have an allergy that is unknown to parents and undiagnosed.
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F3
FARE and CDC statistical information project a range of 4 percent to 7.7 percent of students (7,200 to 13,850 out of the estimated 180,000 students in Contra Costa County's eighteen school districts) that may have an allergy that is unknown to parents and undiagnosed.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
CCCOE agrees with the findings
Finding #4
Over 1,200 students in Contra Costa County's eighteen school districts have Pens with their names located in the school emergency medicine cabinet.
F4
Over 1,200 students in Contra Costa County's eighteen school districts have Pens with their names located in the school emergency medicine cabinet.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
CCCOE agrees with the findings
Finding #5
SB 1266 does not clearly address the use of Pens at off-campus school activities or events
F5
SB 1266 does not clearly address the use of Pens at off-campus school activities or events.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
CCCOE agrees with the findings
Finding #6
SB 1266 does not cover California Preschool Instructional Network centers
R5
The Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools should contact his or her schools at the start of each school year to confirm that the schools are compliant with the requirements of SB 1266.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
This recommendation has been implemented. School Nurses are designated to confirm that all sites are compliant with SB 1266 requirements.
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Recommendation #6
Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools should consider reporting to the board at the beginning of each school calendar year the status of compliance of the County to SB1266
F6
SB 1266 does not cover California Preschool Instructional Network centers.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
CCCOE agrees with the findings
Finding #7
SB 1266 does not require follow up procedures for reporting the use of Pens
R6
Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools should consider reporting to the Board of the Contra Costa Office of Education at the beginning of each school calendar year the status of compliance of the County to SB 1266.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
This recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in September as an information item
Recommendation #7
The CCCOE should consider recommending to the CA Preschool Instructional Network that preschools within its network first evaluate the practical and legal considerations of administering Pens to students and, if permissible, follow the mandate set forth in SB 1266 as closely as reasonably possible.
F7
SB 1266 does not require follow up procedures for reporting the use of a Pen.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
CCCOE agrees with the findings Recommendations
Recommendation #5
The Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools should contact his or her schools at the start of each school year to confirm that the schools are compliant with the requirements of SB 1266
R7
The Contra Costa Office of Education should consider recommending to the California Preschool Instructional Network that preschools within its network first evaluate the practical and legal considerations of administering Pens to students and, if permissible, follow the mandate set forth in SB 1266 as closely as reasonably possible.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted. The CA Preschool Instructional Network is a training and resource initiative of the CDE, it is not a network of preschools.
Recommendation #9
The CCCOE should consider the practical and legal issues of supplying Pens for field trips and other off site school events and working with school nurses to develop policies and procedures for their use at these events.
R9
The Contra Costa Office of Education should consider the practical and legal issues of supplying Pens for field trips and other off-site school events, and working with school nurses to develop policies and procedures for their use at these events.
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
This recommendation requires further analysis. School nurses meet monthly throughout the school year and will explore the availability of additional Pens to take on field trips and off site events by January, 2017. Students who require EpiPens on their IEPs have them available in the community and on field trips but no extra pens are currently available for emergency use.
Recommendation #11
CCCOE should consider working with the CC Superintendent of Schools and school nurses to develop policies and procedures for reporting use of the Pens.
R11
The Contra Costa Office of Education should consider working with the Contra Costa Superintendent of Schools and school nurses to develop policies and procedures for reporting use of the Pens.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
This recommendation has been implemented. Emergency EpiPen usage is currently documented when a Pen is used as it is needed to order a replacement. Documents are kept at school sites in School Nurse's records. Procedures are included in the procedures binder that comes with the EpiPen.
Recommendation #13
The CCCOE should consider helping parents understand the risks of anaphylaxis and the protocols in place for emergency administration of epinephrine. The CCCOE should consider "identifying funds" to carry out these activities.
R13
The Contra Costa Office of Education should consider helping parents understand the risks of anaphylaxis and the protocols in place for emergency administration of epinephrine. The Contra Costa Office of Education should consider "identifying funds" to carry out these activities. Contra Costa County 2015-2016 Grand Jury Report 1604
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
This recommendation requires further analysis. School nurses meet monthly throughout the school year and by November 1, 2016, will consider providing parent education regarding the risks of anaphylaxis and the protocols in place for the administration of EpiPen use. This will include providing an option for parents to "equest to "opt out" of emergency epinephrine administration. Respectfully submitted, Nick Berger Director of Student Programs, Special Education Contra Costa County Office of Education
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John Swett Unified School District
September 02, 2016
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F3
FARE and CDC statistical information project a range of 4 percent to 7.7 percent of students (7,200 to 13,850 out of the estimated 180,000 students in Contra Costa County's eighteen school districts) that may have an allergy that is unknown to parents and undiagnosed.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
The respondent disagrees with the finding. John Swett Unified School District does collect, track and report its chronically absent rates in its annual LCAP. Finding #6: To identify students with attendance issues and quickly address these issues, the school district needs complete and accurate data about attendance and a well-developed support infrastructure. JSUSD Response: The respondent agrees with the finding. The District is a member of the Attendance Works consortium, hosted by the Contra Costa County Office of Education, which currently includes six districts in Contra Costa County. GO...
F4
Over 1,200 students in Contra Costa County's eighteen school districts have Pens with their names located in the school emergency medicine cabinet.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
The respondent disagrees with the finding. John Swett Unified School District does collect, track and report its chronically absent rates in its annual LCAP. Finding #6: To identify students with attendance issues and quickly address these issues, the school district needs complete and accurate data about attendance and a well-developed support infrastructure. JSUSD Response: The respondent agrees with the finding. The District is a member of the Attendance Works consortium, hosted by the Contra Costa County Office of Education, which currently includes six districts in Contra Costa County. GO...
F6
SB 1266 does not cover California Preschool Instructional Network centers.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
, the District is a member of Attendance Works. Finding #10: The California Attorney General, Kamala Harris 2015 report, "In School and on Track", indicates that over 80 percent of chronically absent students in kindergarten and 1st grade are unable to read at grade level by 3<sup>rd</sup> grade. These students are four times more likely to drop out than children who can read at grade level. <b>JSUSD Response:</b> The respondent agrees with the finding. Finding #13: Chronically absent or truant students, who do not get back on track before age 18, are more likely to drop out of high school bef...
R6
Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools should consider reporting to the Board of the Contra Costa Office of Education at the beginning of each school calendar year the status of compliance of the County to SB 1266.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
The recommendation has been implemented. John Swett Unified School District is currently participating in Attendance Works and Coordinating Council through the Contra Costa County Office of Education. Recommendation #9: School districts should raise parent awareness concerning how to prevent a student's school absence from affecting ADA funding or the student's truancy rate. JSUSD Response: The recommendation has been implemented. The District currently raises parent awareness through the District website and a letter that is included in the parent packet of information that is mailed to all p...
F7
SB 1266 does not require follow up procedures for reporting the use of a Pen.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The respondent agrees with the finding. The District uses Aeries Student Information System. Finding #8: Without a centralized attendance system or compatible software among school districts, it is challenging to get a complete picture of a student's attendance profile and patterns over multiple years or across districts. JSUSD Response: The respondent agrees with the finding. Finding #9: Some school districts have little communication with other school districts and the COE about best practices, common achievement goals, and best data systems regarding attendance. JSUSD Response: The responde...
F8
After more than a year, one or more schools in the Antioch School District are not in full compliances with SB 1266.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The respondent agrees with the finding. Finding #9: Some school districts have little communication with other school districts and the COE about best practices, common achievement goals, and best data systems regarding attendance. JSUSD Response: The respondent agrees with the finding. As noted in the response to Finding #6, the District is a member of Attendance Works. Finding #10: The California Attorney General, Kamala Harris 2015 report, "In School and on Track", indicates that over 80 percent of chronically absent students in kindergarten and 1st grade are unable to read at grade level b...
F9
It is unknown whether all of the schools in the West Contra Costa School District are in compliance with SB 1266.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The respondent agrees with the finding. As noted in the response to Finding #6, the District is a member of Attendance Works. Finding #10: The California Attorney General, Kamala Harris 2015 report, "In School and on Track", indicates that over 80 percent of chronically absent students in kindergarten and 1st grade are unable to read at grade level by 3<sup>rd</sup> grade. These students are four times more likely to drop out than children who can read at grade level. <b>JSUSD Response:</b> The respondent agrees with the finding. Finding #13: Chronically absent or truant students, who do not g...
R9
The Contra Costa Office of Education should consider the practical and legal issues of supplying Pens for field trips and other off-site school events, and working with school nurses to develop policies and procedures for their use at these events.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
The recommendation has been implemented. The District currently raises parent awareness through the District website and a letter that is included in the parent packet of information that is mailed to all parents in early August each year. Recommendation #12: Each school district should consider designating staff to collect, track, and analyze, attendance data in order to follow up on students that appear to be at risk, and identifying funds to do so. JSUSD Response: The recommendation has been implemented. The Attendance Works team and SART teams at school sites collect, track and analyze att...
R12
The School Districts should consider helping parents understand the risks of anaphylaxis and the protocols in place for emergency administration of epinephrine. The School Districts should consider "identifying funds" to carry out these activities.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
The recommendation has been implemented. The Attendance Works team and SART teams at school sites collect, track and analyze attendance data. Recommendation #14: The school district should consider incentivizing schools to seek increased ADA funding by means such as splitting the additional ADA money between the district and the school for achieving increased ADA funding. JSUSD Response: The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted as we currently have procedures in place that support us as a very small district with limited general funds. Please contact me if you hav...
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John Swett Unified School District
September 02, 2016
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F1
Mylan Specialty Division supplies Pens at no cost to public schools in the district.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The respondent agrees with this finding. Finding #2: Mylan Specialty Division will replace Pens at public schools in the district that have expired at a discounted cost. JSUSD Response: The respondent agrees with this finding. Finding #3: FARE and CDC statistical information project a range of 4 percent to 7.7 percent of students (7,200 to 13,850 out of the estimated 180,000 students in Contra Costa County's eighteen school districts) that may have an allergy that is unknown to parents and undiagnosed. JSUSD Response: The respondent agrees with this finding. Finding #5: SB 1266 does not clearl...
F2
Mylan Specialty Division will replace Pens at public schools in the district that have expired at a discounted cost.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The respondent agrees with this finding. Finding #3: FARE and CDC statistical information project a range of 4 percent to 7.7 percent of students (7,200 to 13,850 out of the estimated 180,000 students in Contra Costa County's eighteen school districts) that may have an allergy that is unknown to parents and undiagnosed. JSUSD Response: The respondent agrees with this finding. Finding #5: SB 1266 does not clearly address the use of Pens at off-campus school activities or events. JSUSD Response: The respondent agrees with this finding. GOVERNING BOARD Norma Clerici Brian Colombo Deborah Brandon ...
R2
The Antioch Unified School District should contact those schools found not to be in compliance with SB 1266 and ensure they become compliant by the beginning of the 2016-2017 School year. Contra Costa County 2015-2016 Grand Jury Report 1604
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
The respondent agrees with this finding. Finding #2: Mylan Specialty Division will replace Pens at public schools in the district that have expired at a discounted cost. JSUSD Response: The respondent agrees with this finding. Finding #3: FARE and CDC statistical information project a range of 4 percent to 7.7 percent of students (7,200 to 13,850 out of the estimated 180,000 students in Contra Costa County's eighteen school districts) that may have an allergy that is unknown to parents and undiagnosed. JSUSD Response: The respondent agrees with this finding. Finding #5: SB 1266 does not clearl...
F3
FARE and CDC statistical information project a range of 4 percent to 7.7 percent of students (7,200 to 13,850 out of the estimated 180,000 students in Contra Costa County's eighteen school districts) that may have an allergy that is unknown to parents and undiagnosed.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The respondent agrees with this finding. Finding #5: SB 1266 does not clearly address the use of Pens at off-campus school activities or events. JSUSD Response: The respondent agrees with this finding. GOVERNING BOARD Norma Clerici Brian Colombo Deborah Brandon James Delgadillo Jerrold Parsons
٠ Finding #7: SB 1266 does not require follow up procedures for reporting the use of a Pen. JSUSD Response: The respondent agrees with this finding RECOMMENDATIONS Recommendation #3: Each of the School District Boards should direct the School District Superintendent to contact all schools in their distr...
R3
Each of the School District Boards should direct the School District Superintendent to contact all schools in their district at the start of each school calendar year to confirm that they are compliant with the requirements of SB 1266.
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
The recommendation has not yet been implemented. The Governing Board has not yet taken action to direct the superintendent; however the Superintendent is talking to site principals to make sure they are compliant. Recommendation #4: Each of the School District Boards should direct their School District Superintendent to report to the Board at the start of each school calendar year that the School District is compliant with the requirements of SB 1266. JSUSD Response: The recommendation has not yet been implemented. The Superintendent will report to the Board, at the September 14, 2016 Governin...
F4
Over 1,200 students in Contra Costa County's eighteen school districts have Pens with their names located in the school emergency medicine cabinet.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The respondent agrees with this finding. Finding #5: SB 1266 does not clearly address the use of Pens at off-campus school activities or events. JSUSD Response: The respondent agrees with this finding. GOVERNING BOARD Norma Clerici Brian Colombo Deborah Brandon James Delgadillo Jerrold Parsons
٠ Finding #7: SB 1266 does not require follow up procedures for reporting the use of a Pen. JSUSD Response: The respondent agrees with this finding RECOMMENDATIONS Recommendation #3: Each of the School District Boards should direct the School District Superintendent to contact all schools in their distr...
R4
Each of the School District Boards should direct their School District Superintendent to report to the Board at the start of each school calendar year that the School District is compliant with the requirements of SB 1266.
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
The recommendation has not yet been implemented. The Superintendent will report to the Board, at the September 14, 2016 Governing Board meeting, that the four schools are compliant. Recommendation #8: The School Districts should consider the practical and legal issues of supplying Pens for field trips and other off-site school events, and working with school nurses to develop policies and procedures for their use at these events. JSUSD Response: The recommendation requires further analysis. As a small school district with just three comprehensive schools and one alternative school, limited res...
F5
SB 1266 does not clearly address the use of Pens at off-campus school activities or events.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The respondent agrees with this finding. GOVERNING BOARD Norma Clerici Brian Colombo Deborah Brandon James Delgadillo Jerrold Parsons
٠ Finding #7: SB 1266 does not require follow up procedures for reporting the use of a Pen. JSUSD Response: The respondent agrees with this finding RECOMMENDATIONS Recommendation #3: Each of the School District Boards should direct the School District Superintendent to contact all schools in their district at the start of each school calendar year to confirm that they are compliant with the requirements of SB 1266. JSUSD Response: The recommendation has not yet...
F7
SB 1266 does not require follow up procedures for reporting the use of a Pen.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The respondent agrees with this finding RECOMMENDATIONS Recommendation #3: Each of the School District Boards should direct the School District Superintendent to contact all schools in their district at the start of each school calendar year to confirm that they are compliant with the requirements of SB 1266. JSUSD Response: The recommendation has not yet been implemented. The Governing Board has not yet taken action to direct the superintendent; however the Superintendent is talking to site principals to make sure they are compliant. Recommendation #4: Each of the School District Boards shoul...
R8
The School Districts should consider the practical and legal issues of supplying Pens for field trips and other off-site school events, and working with school nurses to develop policies and procedures for their use at these events.
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
The recommendation requires further analysis. As a small school district with just three comprehensive schools and one alternative school, limited resources and contracted third party nursing services will require coordination. This analysis will take place prior to January 1, 2017. Recommendation #10: The School Districts should consider working with school nurses to develop policies and procedures for reporting the use of Pens. JSUSD Response: The recommendation has not yet been implemented. Prior to January 1, 2017, the four principals and the contracted third party nurse will collaborate o...
R10
The School Districts should consider working with school nurses to develop policies and procedures for reporting the use of Pens.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The recommendation has not yet been implemented. Prior to January 1, 2017, the four principals and the contracted third party nurse will collaborate on the development of a policy and procedures for reporting the use of Pens. Recommendation #12: The School Districts should consider helping parents understand the risks of anaphylaxis and the protocols in place for emergency administration of epinephrine. The School Districts should consider "identifying funds" to carry out these activities.
JSUSD Response: The recommendation has not yet been implemented. The District will create a posting on o...
R12
The School Districts should consider helping parents understand the risks of anaphylaxis and the protocols in place for emergency administration of epinephrine. The School Districts should consider "identifying funds" to carry out these activities.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Recommendation #12: The School Districts should consider helping parents understand the risks of anaphylaxis and the protocols in place for emergency administration of epinephrine.
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Knightsen Elementary School District
September 30, 2016
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F1
Mylan Specialty Division supplies Pens at no cost to public schools in the district.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
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Mylan Specialty Division supplies Pens at no cost to public schools in the district. The Knightsen School District agrees with this finding and has received Epi-pens for our schools from this program.
F2
Mylan Specialty Division will replace Pens at public schools in the district that have expired at a discounted cost.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
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Mylan Specialty Division will replace Pens at public schools in the district that have expired at a discounted cost. The Knightsen School District agrees with this finding.
F3
FARE and CDC statistical information project a range of 4 percent to 7.7 percent of students (7,200 to 13,850 out of the estimated 180,000 students in Contra Costa County's eighteen school districts) that may have an allergy that is unknown to parents and undiagnosed.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
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FARE and CDC project a range of 4 percent to 7.7 percent of students that may have an allergy that is unknown to parents and undiagnosed. The Knightsen School District agrees with this finding.
F5
SB 1266 does not clearly address the use of Pens at off-campus school activities or events.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
SB 1266 does not clearly address the use of Pens at off-campus school activities. The Knightsen School District agrees with this statement and notes that further legislation and funding is needed to clarify the requirements regarding Pens at off-campus school activities.
F7
SB 1266 does not require follow up procedures for reporting the use of a Pen.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
SB1266 does not require follow up procedures for reporting the use of a Pen. An equal opportunity provider and employer
The Knightsen School District agrees with this statement and notes that further legislation and funding is needed to clarify the requirements regarding Pens at off-campus school activities.
R12
The School Districts should consider helping parents understand the risks of anaphylaxis and the protocols in place for emergency administration of epinephrine. The School Districts should consider "identifying funds" to carry out these activities.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Recommendation #12
The School Districts should consider helping parents understand the risks of anaphylaxis and the protocols in place for emergency administration of epinephrine.
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City of Lafayette School District
September 21, 2016
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F1
Mylan Specialty Division supplies Pens at no cost to public schools in the district.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
the Lafayette School District agrees with findings F1-F3, F5, and F7.
F3
FARE and CDC statistical information project a range of 4 percent to 7.7 percent of students (7,200 to 13,850 out of the estimated 180,000 students in Contra Costa County's eighteen school districts) that may have an allergy that is unknown to parents and undiagnosed.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
the Lafayette School District agrees with findings F1-F3, F5, and F7.
R3
Each of the School District Boards should direct the School District Superintendent to contact all schools in their district at the start of each school calendar year to confirm that they are compliant with the requirements of SB 1266.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
R3: The recommendation has been implemented.
R4
Each of the School District Boards should direct their School District Superintendent to report to the Board at the start of each school calendar year that the School District is compliant with the requirements of SB 1266.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
R4: The recommendation has been implemented.
F5
SB 1266 does not clearly address the use of Pens at off-campus school activities or events.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
the Lafayette School District agrees with findings F1-F3, F5, and F7.
F7
SB 1266 does not require follow up procedures for reporting the use of a Pen.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
the Lafayette School District agrees with findings F1-F3, F5, and F7.
R8
The School Districts should consider the practical and legal issues of supplying Pens for field trips and other off-site school events, and working with school nurses to develop policies and procedures for their use at these events.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
R8: The recommendation has not yet been implemented but will be implemented in the future.
R10
The School Districts should consider working with school nurses to develop policies and procedures for reporting the use of Pens.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
R10: The recommendation has been implemented.
R12
The School Districts should consider helping parents understand the risks of anaphylaxis and the protocols in place for emergency administration of epinephrine. The School Districts should consider "identifying funds" to carry out these activities.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
R12: The recommendation has not yet been implemented but will be implemented in the future.
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Liberty Union High School Disrict
October 27, 2016
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6 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Mylan Specialty Division supplies Pens at no cost to public schools in the district.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Mylan Specialty Division supplies Pens at no cost to public schools in the district. The District agrees with the finding.
F2
Mylan Specialty Division will replace Pens at public schools in the district that have expired at a discounted cost.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Mylan Specialty Division will replace Pens at public schools in the district that have expired at a discounted cost. The District partially disagrees with the finding as Mylan has agreed to replace two Pens per school site for free. Any additional replacement pens will be at an expense to the District.
F3
FARE and CDC statistical information project a range of 4 percent to 7.7 percent of students (7,200 to 13,850 out of the estimated 180,000 students in Contra Costa County's eighteen school districts) that may have an allergy that is unknown to parents and undiagnosed.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
FARE and CEC statistical information project a range of 4 percent to 7.7 percent of students (7,200 to 13,850 out of the estimated 180,000 students in Contra Costa County's eighteen school districts) that may have an allergy that is unknown to parents and undiagnosed. The District agrees with the finding.
F5
SB 1266 does not clearly address the use of Pens at off-campus school activities or events.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
SB1266 does not clearly address the use of Pens at off-campus school activities or events. The District agrees with the finding.
F7
SB 1266 does not require follow up procedures for reporting the use of a Pen.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
SB 1266 does not require follow up procedures for reporting the use of a Pen. The District agrees with the Finding. Response to Recommendations
R12
The School Districts should consider helping parents understand the risks of anaphylaxis and the protocols in place for emergency administration of epinephrine. The School Districts should consider "identifying funds" to carry out these activities.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Recommendation #12
The School Districts should consider helping parents understand the risks of anaphylaxis and the protocols in place for emergency administration of epinephrine.
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Martinez Unified School District
September 21, 2016
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F1
Mylan Specialty Division supplies Pens at no cost to public schools in the district.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R1
The West Contra Costa Unified School District should contact those schools within their district and verify the schools are in compliance with SB 1266
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F2
Mylan Specialty Division will replace Pens at public schools in the district that have expired at a discounted cost.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R2
The Antioch Unified School District should contact those schools found not to be in compliance with SB 1266 and ensure they become compliant by the beginning of the 2016-2017 School year. Contra Costa County 2015-2016 Grand Jury Report 1604
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F3
FARE and CDC statistical information project a range of 4 percent to 7.7 percent of students (7,200 to 13,850 out of the estimated 180,000 students in Contra Costa County's eighteen school districts) that may have an allergy that is unknown to parents and undiagnosed.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R3
Each of the School District Boards should direct the School District Superintendent to contact all schools in their district at the start of each school calendar year to confirm that they are compliant with the requirements of SB 1266.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F4
Over 1,200 students in Contra Costa County's eighteen school districts have Pens with their names located in the school emergency medicine cabinet.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R4
Each of the School District Boards should direct their School District Superintendent to report to the Board at the start of each school calendar year that the School District is compliant with the requirements of SB 1266.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F5
SB 1266 does not clearly address the use of Pens at off-campus school activities or events.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R5
The Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools should contact his or her schools at the start of each school year to confirm that the schools are compliant with the requirements of SB 1266.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F6
SB 1266 does not cover California Preschool Instructional Network centers.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R6
Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools should consider reporting to the Board of the Contra Costa Office of Education at the beginning of each school calendar year the status of compliance of the County to SB 1266.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F7
SB 1266 does not require follow up procedures for reporting the use of a Pen.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R7
The Contra Costa Office of Education should consider recommending to the California Preschool Instructional Network that preschools within its network first evaluate the practical and legal considerations of administering Pens to students and, if permissible, follow the mandate set forth in SB 1266 as closely as reasonably possible.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F8
After more than a year, one or more schools in the Antioch School District are not in full compliances with SB 1266.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R8
The School Districts should consider the practical and legal issues of supplying Pens for field trips and other off-site school events, and working with school nurses to develop policies and procedures for their use at these events.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F9
It is unknown whether all of the schools in the West Contra Costa School District are in compliance with SB 1266.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R9
The Contra Costa Office of Education should consider the practical and legal issues of supplying Pens for field trips and other off-site school events, and working with school nurses to develop policies and procedures for their use at these events.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R10
The School Districts should consider working with school nurses to develop policies and procedures for reporting the use of Pens.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R11
The Contra Costa Office of Education should consider working with the Contra Costa Superintendent of Schools and school nurses to develop policies and procedures for reporting use of the Pens.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R12
The School Districts should consider helping parents understand the risks of anaphylaxis and the protocols in place for emergency administration of epinephrine. The School Districts should consider "identifying funds" to carry out these activities.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R13
The Contra Costa Office of Education should consider helping parents understand the risks of anaphylaxis and the protocols in place for emergency administration of epinephrine. The Contra Costa Office of Education should consider "identifying funds" to carry out these activities. Contra Costa County 2015-2016 Grand Jury Report 1604
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
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Martinez Unified School District
September 20, 2016
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F4
Over 1,200 students in Contra Costa County's eighteen school districts have Pens with their names located in the school emergency medicine cabinet.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The respondent agrees with the finding that FARE and CDE statistical information Michael DeFrancesco Principal project a range of 4% to 7.
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Town of Moraga School District
June 28, 2016
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F1
Mylan Specialty Division supplies Pens at no cost to public schools in the district.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The respondent agrees with Finding #1.
F2
Mylan Specialty Division will replace Pens at public schools in the district that have expired at a discounted cost.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The respondent agrees with Finding #2.
F3
FARE and CDC statistical information project a range of 4 percent to 7.7 percent of students (7,200 to 13,850 out of the estimated 180,000 students in Contra Costa County's eighteen school districts) that may have an allergy that is unknown to parents and undiagnosed.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The respondent agrees with Finding #3.
R3
Each of the School District Boards should direct the School District Superintendent to contact all schools in their district at the start of each school calendar year to confirm that they are compliant with the requirements of SB 1266.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
Recommendation #3 accordingly: The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future, with a time frame for implementation.
R4
Each of the School District Boards should direct their School District Superintendent to report to the Board at the start of each school calendar year that the School District is compliant with the requirements of SB 1266.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
Recommendation #4 accordingly: The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future, with a time frame for implementation.
F5
SB 1266 does not clearly address the use of Pens at off-campus school activities or events.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The respondent agrees with Finding #5.
F7
SB 1266 does not require follow up procedures for reporting the use of a Pen.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The respondent agrees with Finding #7.
R8
The School Districts should consider the practical and legal issues of supplying Pens for field trips and other off-site school events, and working with school nurses to develop policies and procedures for their use at these events.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Recommendation #8 accordingly: The recommendation has been partially implemented.
R10
The School Districts should consider working with school nurses to develop policies and procedures for reporting the use of Pens.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
Recommendation #10 accordingly: The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future, with a time frame for implementation.
R12
The School Districts should consider helping parents understand the risks of anaphylaxis and the protocols in place for emergency administration of epinephrine. The School Districts should consider "identifying funds" to carry out these activities.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Recommendation #12: "The School Districts should consider helping parents understand the risks of anaphylaxis and the protocols in place for emergency administration of epinephrine.
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Mt. Diablo Unified School District
September 15, 2016
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F1
Mylan Specialty Division supplies Pens at no cost to public schools in the district.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The District agrees with this finding. (Penal Code § 933.05(a)(1).) F2. Mylan Specialty Division will replace Pens at public schools in the district that have expired at a discounted cost. Response: The District agrees with this finding. (Penal Code § 933.05(a)(1).) We note in passing that Mylan provided replacements for used and expired Epi-Pens at no cost this year. F3. FARE and CDC statistical information project a range of 4 percent to 7.7 percent of students (7,200 to 13,850 out of the estimated 180,000 students in Contra Costa County's eighteen school districts) that may have an allergy ...
F2
Mylan Specialty Division will replace Pens at public schools in the district that have expired at a discounted cost.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The District agrees with this finding. (Penal Code § 933.05(a)(1).) We note in passing that Mylan provided replacements for used and expired Epi-Pens at no cost this year. F3. FARE and CDC statistical information project a range of 4 percent to 7.7 percent of students (7,200 to 13,850 out of the estimated 180,000 students in Contra Costa County's eighteen school districts) that may have an allergy that is unknown to parents and undiagnosed. 005752.00085 14391981.1 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER FAX (925) 689-1649
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F3
FARE and CDC statistical information project a range of 4 percent to 7.7 percent of students (7,200 to 13,850 out of the estimated 180,000 students in Contra Costa County's eighteen school districts) that may have an allergy that is unknown to parents and undiagnosed.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The District has no information in its possession on which it could base an agreement or disagreement on this Finding and, on that basis, agrees with this finding for the purposes of this Response to the extent the Grand Jury has this information. (Penal Code § 933.05(a)(1).) F5. SB 1266 does not clearly address the use of Pens at off-campus school activities or events. Response: The District agrees with this finding. (Penal Code § 933.05(a)(1).) F7. SB 1266 does not require follow up procedures for reporting the use of a Pen. Response: The District agrees with this finding. (Penal Code § 933....
R3
Each of the School District Boards should direct the School District Superintendent to contact all schools in their district at the start of each school calendar year to confirm that they are compliant with the requirements of SB 1266.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future, with a time frame for implementation. (Penal Code § 933.05(b)(2).) Explanation: The Administrator for Student Services is creating a notification system with each school nurse responsible for a particular school or schools to confirm compliance. This is expected to be implemented by October 31, 2016. R4. Each of the School District Boards should direct their School District Superintendent to report to the Board at the start of each school calendar year that the School District is compliant with the requirem...
F4
Over 1,200 students in Contra Costa County's eighteen school districts have Pens with their names located in the school emergency medicine cabinet.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The District has no information in its possession on which it could base an agreement or disagreement on this Finding and, on that basis, agrees with this finding for the purposes of this Response to the extent the Grand Jury has this information. (Penal Code § 933.05(a)(1).) F5. SB 1266 does not clearly address the use of Pens at off-campus school activities or events. Response: The District agrees with this finding. (Penal Code § 933.05(a)(1).) F7. SB 1266 does not require follow up procedures for reporting the use of a Pen. Response: The District agrees with this finding. (Penal Code § 933....
R4
Each of the School District Boards should direct their School District Superintendent to report to the Board at the start of each school calendar year that the School District is compliant with the requirements of SB 1266.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future, with a time frame for implementation. (Penal Code § 933.05(b)(2).) Explanation: The Administrator for Student Services is creating a notification system with each school nurse responsible for a particular school or schools to confirm compliance. This is expected to be implemented by October 31, 2016 and subsequently reported to the Board. R8. The School Districts should consider the practical and legal issues of supplying Pens for field trips and other off-site school events, and working with school nurses ...
F5
SB 1266 does not clearly address the use of Pens at off-campus school activities or events.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The District agrees with this finding. (Penal Code § 933.05(a)(1).) F7. SB 1266 does not require follow up procedures for reporting the use of a Pen. Response: The District agrees with this finding. (Penal Code § 933.05(a)(1).) RESPONSE TO RECOMMENDATIONS R3. Each of the School District Boards should direct the School District Superintendent to contact all schools in their district at the start of each school calendar year to confirm that they are compliant with the requirements of SB 1266. Response: The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future, with a...
F7
SB 1266 does not require follow up procedures for reporting the use of a Pen.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The District agrees with this finding. (Penal Code § 933.05(a)(1).) RESPONSE TO RECOMMENDATIONS R3. Each of the School District Boards should direct the School District Superintendent to contact all schools in their district at the start of each school calendar year to confirm that they are compliant with the requirements of SB 1266. Response: The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future, with a time frame for implementation. (Penal Code § 933.05(b)(2).) Explanation: The Administrator for Student Services is creating a notification system with each sch...
R8
The School Districts should consider the practical and legal issues of supplying Pens for field trips and other off-site school events, and working with school nurses to develop policies and procedures for their use at these events.
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
The recommendation requires further analysis. (Penal Code § 933.05(b)(3).) Explanation: While the Administrator for Student Services and staff nurses have discussed this issue, a number of practical and funding issues exist. A study and report is expected by December 31, 2016 and will be subsequently reported to the Board. 005752.00085 14391981.1
R10. The School Districts should consider working with school nurses to develop policies and procedures for reporting the use of Pens. Response: The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future, with a time frame...
R10
The School Districts should consider working with school nurses to develop policies and procedures for reporting the use of Pens.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future, with a time frame for implementation. (Penal Code § 933.05(b)(2).) Explanation: The Administrator for Student Services is creating a log based on requests for refills by each school nurse responsible for a particular school or schools. This is expected to be implemented by October 31, 2016. R12. The School Districts should consider helping parents understand the risks of anaphylaxis and the protocols in place for emergency administration of epinephrine. The School Districts should consider "identifying fund...
R12
The School Districts should consider helping parents understand the risks of anaphylaxis and the protocols in place for emergency administration of epinephrine. The School Districts should consider "identifying funds" to carry out these activities.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
The recommendation, in the first part, will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not reasonable (Penal Code § 933.05(b)(4)) and the recommendation, in the second part, requires further analysis (Penal Code § 933.05(b)(3). Explanation: The first portion of the first sentence about helping parents to understand the risks of anaphylaxis is, based on advice of legal counsel, a function of the family's health care provider, not school district employees. The next parts about parent education on protocols for emergency administration of medicine and funding therefor are under conside...
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Oakley Union Elementary School District
August 30, 2016
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F1
Mylan Specialty Division supplies Pens at no cost to public schools in the district.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Oakley is aware of the program and utilizes it to obtain EpiPens for our school sites.
Finding No. 2:
Mylan Division will replace EpiPens at public schools in the district that have expired at a discounted cost.
F2
Mylan Specialty Division will replace Pens at public schools in the district that have expired at a discounted cost.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Oakley is also aware of this part of the program and utilizes it to replace expired EpiPens for our school sites.
Finding No. 3:
FARE and CDC statistical information project a range of 4 percent to 7.7 percent of students (7,200 to 13,850 out of the estimated students in Contra Costa County eighteen school districts) that may have an allergy that is unknown to parents and undiagnosed.
F3
FARE and CDC statistical information project a range of 4 percent to 7.7 percent of students (7,200 to 13,850 out of the estimated 180,000 students in Contra Costa County's eighteen school districts) that may have an allergy that is unknown to parents and undiagnosed.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
I do not have any additional information on the FARE or CDC statistical information regarding undiagnosed allergies.
Finding No. 5:
SB 1266 does not clearly address the use of Pens at off-campus school activities or events.
R3
Each of the School District Boards should direct the School District Superintendent to contact all schools in their district at the start of each school calendar year to confirm that they are compliant with the requirements of SB 1266.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
This is unnecessary in Oakley as we already have a practice in place regarding the ordering of EpiPens. The Oakley District's nursing staff continuously orders EpiPens throughout the school year for the various school sites. The nursing staff also does one last follow up order at the beginning of the school year to make sure all school sites have EpiPens.
Recommendation No. 4:
Each of the School District Boards should direct their School District Superintendent to report to the Board at the start of each school calendar year that the School District is complaint with the requirements of SB 1...
R4
Each of the School District Boards should direct their School District Superintendent to report to the Board at the start of each school calendar year that the School District is compliant with the requirements of SB 1266.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
This is unnecessary in Oakley as we already have a practice in place regarding the ordering of EpiPens. The Oakley District's nursing staff continuously orders EpiPens throughout the school year for the various sites. The nursing staff also does one last
Response to Grand Jury Report No. 1604 Page 3 follow up order at the beginning of the school year to make sure all school sites have EpiPens.
Recommendation No. 8:
The School Districts should consider the practical and legal issues of supplying Pens for field trips and other off-site school events, and working with school nurses to develop ...
F5
SB 1266 does not clearly address the use of Pens at off-campus school activities or events.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Oakley does not provide EpiPens for students at off campus events. However, if a student with a known allergy will be attending a school-sponsored, off-campus event like a field trip, a trained staff member will be sent along with the student's prescribed EpiPen.
Finding No. 7:
SB 1266 does require follow up procedures for reporting the use of an EpiPen.
R5
The Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools should contact his or her schools at the start of each school year to confirm that the schools are compliant with the requirements of SB 1266.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
r 5), a form is completed documenting the use.
F7
SB 1266 does not require follow up procedures for reporting the use of a Pen.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
This is true. However, Oakley has reporting procedures in place following the use of an EpiPen. When an EpiPen is used on a student at a school site (or school-sponsored event as mentioned in our response to number 5), a form is completed documenting the use. A copy of that form is sent to our District nurse who then sends a copy to an attending doctor for review.
R8
The School Districts should consider the practical and legal issues of supplying Pens for field trips and other off-site school events, and working with school nurses to develop policies and procedures for their use at these events.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Oakley currently sends a trained staff member along with a student's prescribed EpiPen to off-campus, school-sponsored events for students who have a known allergy. Recently this discussion of bringing extra EpiPens has been circulating in the email discussion forum in which the school district nurses within Contra Costa County participate. Oakley will continue to explore the possibility of this option.
Recommendation No. 10:
The School Districts should consider working with school nurses to develop policies and procedures for reporting the use of EpiPens.
R10
The School Districts should consider working with school nurses to develop policies and procedures for reporting the use of Pens.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
This is already done in Oakley. Please see our
R12
The School Districts should consider helping parents understand the risks of anaphylaxis and the protocols in place for emergency administration of epinephrine. The School Districts should consider "identifying funds" to carry out these activities.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Oakley includes information in its Annual Notification to Parents about the risks of anaphylaxis. This notification is sent home with every child, every year and parents must sign an acknowledgement that they received the information. The information is provided in both English and Spanish. Sincerely. Mos Greg Hetrick Superintendent Secretary to the Board
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Oakley Union Elementary School District
August 23, 2016
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F3
FARE and CDC statistical information project a range of 4 percent to 7.7 percent of students (7,200 to 13,850 out of the estimated 180,000 students in Contra Costa County's eighteen school districts) that may have an allergy that is unknown to parents and undiagnosed.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Agreed.
Finding No. 4:
Not all County school districts comply with the requirement found in California Education Code section 15497 that each district collect, track and report its chronically absent rates in the annual LCAP.
R3
Each of the School District Boards should direct the School District Superintendent to contact all schools in their district at the start of each school calendar year to confirm that they are compliant with the requirements of SB 1266.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Implemented. The Oakley Union Elementary School District has processes and staff in place to monitor student attendance.
Recommendation No. 14:
The school district should consider incentivizing schools to seek increased ADA funding by means such as splitting the additional ADA money between the district and the school for achieving increased ADA funding.
Recommendation No. 15:
I will consider this recommendation. Sincerely, Greg Hetrick Superintendent Secretary to the Board
F4
Over 1,200 students in Contra Costa County's eighteen school districts have Pens with their names located in the school emergency medicine cabinet.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
I have no knowledge of reporting in other school districts. However, the Oakley Union Elementary School District complies with the requirements found in Education Code section 15497 and reports this data in our LCAP.
Finding No. 6:
To identify students with attendance issues and quickly address these issues, the school district needs complete and accurate data about attendance and a welldeveloped support infrastructure.
F6
SB 1266 does not cover California Preschool Instructional Network centers.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Agreed.
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Finding No. 7:
The school district has its own software system for collecting attendance information and its own process and standards for collecting, storing and utilizing the truancy attendance information gathered, which are not necessarily the same as other districts in the county.
R6
Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools should consider reporting to the Board of the Contra Costa Office of Education at the beginning of each school calendar year the status of compliance of the County to SB 1266.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The Oakley Union Elementary School District has been exploring various attendance monitoring programs including Attendance Works. The District has already made the decision to participate in the Attendance Works program for the 2016-17 school year.
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Recommendation No. 9:
School districts should raise parent awareness concerning how to prevent a student's school absence from affecting ADA funding or the student's truancy rate.
F7
SB 1266 does not require follow up procedures for reporting the use of a Pen.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Agreed. The Oakley Union Elementary School District uses Illuminate as our student information system software. It is also my understanding that school districts within Contra Costa County use different software for tracking student information such as attendance.
Finding No. 8:
Without a centralized attendance system or compatible software among school districts, it is challenging to get a complete pictures of a student's attendance profile and patterns over multiple years or across districts.
F8
After more than a year, one or more schools in the Antioch School District are not in full compliances with SB 1266.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
I agree that it can be more difficult to track students who move frequently between districts or counties.
Finding No. 9:
Some school districts have little communication with other school districts and the COE about best practices, common achievement goals and best data systems regarding attendance.
F9
It is unknown whether all of the schools in the West Contra Costa School District are in compliance with SB 1266.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
While it may be true that some school districts have little or no communication with other districts and the COE regarding attendance, the Oakley Union Elementary School District works closely with our neighboring districts through the Far East County School Attendance Review Board. Oakley also participates in the County Coordinating Council meetings held at the COE which brings districts together to address issues such and chronic truancy and create best practices for corrective action.
Finding No. 10
The California Attorney General, Kamala Harris 2015 Report, "In-School and on Track" indic...
R9
The Contra Costa Office of Education should consider the practical and legal issues of supplying Pens for field trips and other off-site school events, and working with school nurses to develop policies and procedures for their use at these events.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Implemented. The Oakley Union Elementary School District employs various lines of communication with families to stress the importance of student attendance. Additionally, the District works closely to offer resources and support to families of students with chronic absenteeism.
Recommendation No. 12:
Each school district should consider designating staff to collect, track and analyze attendance data in order to follow up on students that appear to be at risk and identifying funds to do so. 127.
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Pittsburg Unified School District
October 31, 2016
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F1
Mylan Specialty Division supplies Pens at no cost to public schools in the district.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
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Mylan Specialty Division supplies pens at no cost to public schools in the District. The Pittsburg Unified School District agrees to this finding. The District participates in the Mylan program EpiPen4Schools. Supplies of EpiPens were ordered for the 2014-2015 school year, 2015-2016 school year and the 2016-2017 school year.
F2
Mylan Specialty Division will replace Pens at public schools in the district that have expired at a discounted cost.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
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Myland Specialty Division will replace Pens at public schools in the district that have expired at a discount rate. The Pittsburg Unified School District agrees with this finding. We had to replace expired Epi-pens during the 2015-2016 school year and they were ordered at a reduced price of $112.10 per box.
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F3
FARE and CDC statistical information project a range of 4 percent to 7.7 percent of students (7,200 to 13,850 out of the estimated 180,000 students in Contra Costa County's eighteen school districts) that may have an allergy that is unknown to parents and undiagnosed.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
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FARE and CDC Statistical information project a range of 4 percent to 7.7 percent of student may have an allergy that is unknown to parents and diagnosed. The Pittsburg Unified School District agrees with this finding. Students have been known to the have allergic reactions when no known allergies existed. Staff is trained on identification of allergic reactions and on EpiPen administration in case of emergencies.
F5
SB 1266 does not clearly address the use of Pens at off-campus school activities or events.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
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SB 1266 Does not clearly address the use of Pens at off-campus school activities or events. The Pittsburg Unified School District agrees that SB 1266 does not clearly address the use of Pens off campus for students that do not have any known allergies. Pittsburg Unified School District current practices are as follows: the school supply of EpiPens stays at the school site; if a student has a prescribed EpiPen, staff may bring that EpiPen to off campus activities and/or fieldtrips to be used specifically for the prescribed student only.
F7
SB 1266 does not require follow up procedures for reporting the use of a Pen.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
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SB 1266 does not require follow up procedures for reporting the use of a Pen. The Pittsburg Unified School District agrees that SB 1266 does not require follow up procedures for reporting the use of a Pen. PUSD has put into place the following procedures if an EpiPen is administered: 1. If an EpiPen is administered, 911 is called. 2. Parent is immediately called and advised that the EpiPen was administered and that 911 has been contacted. 3. The school will advise the parent to get the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan form filled out by the student's primary physician and re...
R12
The School Districts should consider helping parents understand the risks of anaphylaxis and the protocols in place for emergency administration of epinephrine. The School Districts should consider "identifying funds" to carry out these activities.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Recommendation #12:
The School Districts should consider helping parents understand the risks of anaphylaxis and the protocols in place for emergency administration of epinephrine.
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San Ramon Valley Unified School District
August 25, 2016
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F1
Mylan Specialty Division supplies Pens at no cost to public schools in the district.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R1
The West Contra Costa Unified School District should contact those schools within their district and verify the schools are in compliance with SB 1266
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F2
Mylan Specialty Division will replace Pens at public schools in the district that have expired at a discounted cost.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R2
The Antioch Unified School District should contact those schools found not to be in compliance with SB 1266 and ensure they become compliant by the beginning of the 2016-2017 School year. Contra Costa County 2015-2016 Grand Jury Report 1604
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F3
FARE and CDC statistical information project a range of 4 percent to 7.7 percent of students (7,200 to 13,850 out of the estimated 180,000 students in Contra Costa County's eighteen school districts) that may have an allergy that is unknown to parents and undiagnosed.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R3
Each of the School District Boards should direct the School District Superintendent to contact all schools in their district at the start of each school calendar year to confirm that they are compliant with the requirements of SB 1266.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F4
Over 1,200 students in Contra Costa County's eighteen school districts have Pens with their names located in the school emergency medicine cabinet.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R4
Each of the School District Boards should direct their School District Superintendent to report to the Board at the start of each school calendar year that the School District is compliant with the requirements of SB 1266.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F5
SB 1266 does not clearly address the use of Pens at off-campus school activities or events.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R5
The Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools should contact his or her schools at the start of each school year to confirm that the schools are compliant with the requirements of SB 1266.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F6
SB 1266 does not cover California Preschool Instructional Network centers.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R6
Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools should consider reporting to the Board of the Contra Costa Office of Education at the beginning of each school calendar year the status of compliance of the County to SB 1266.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F7
SB 1266 does not require follow up procedures for reporting the use of a Pen.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R7
The Contra Costa Office of Education should consider recommending to the California Preschool Instructional Network that preschools within its network first evaluate the practical and legal considerations of administering Pens to students and, if permissible, follow the mandate set forth in SB 1266 as closely as reasonably possible.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F8
After more than a year, one or more schools in the Antioch School District are not in full compliances with SB 1266.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R8
The School Districts should consider the practical and legal issues of supplying Pens for field trips and other off-site school events, and working with school nurses to develop policies and procedures for their use at these events.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F9
It is unknown whether all of the schools in the West Contra Costa School District are in compliance with SB 1266.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R9
The Contra Costa Office of Education should consider the practical and legal issues of supplying Pens for field trips and other off-site school events, and working with school nurses to develop policies and procedures for their use at these events.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R10
The School Districts should consider working with school nurses to develop policies and procedures for reporting the use of Pens.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R11
The Contra Costa Office of Education should consider working with the Contra Costa Superintendent of Schools and school nurses to develop policies and procedures for reporting use of the Pens.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R12
The School Districts should consider helping parents understand the risks of anaphylaxis and the protocols in place for emergency administration of epinephrine. The School Districts should consider "identifying funds" to carry out these activities.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R13
The Contra Costa Office of Education should consider helping parents understand the risks of anaphylaxis and the protocols in place for emergency administration of epinephrine. The Contra Costa Office of Education should consider "identifying funds" to carry out these activities. Contra Costa County 2015-2016 Grand Jury Report 1604
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
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San Ramon Valley Unified School District
June 23, 2016
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Score: +2
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F2
Mylan Specialty Division will replace Pens at public schools in the district that have expired at a discounted cost.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The respondent agrees with the finding F2: The respondent partially agrees with the finding.
R3
Each of the School District Boards should direct the School District Superintendent to contact all schools in their district at the start of each school calendar year to confirm that they are compliant with the requirements of SB 1266.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
R3: The recommendation has been implemented and this direction was received from the SRVUSD Superintendent in August, 2015 for the 2015-2106 school year and will continue on an annual basis.
R4
Each of the School District Boards should direct their School District Superintendent to report to the Board at the start of each school calendar year that the School District is compliant with the requirements of SB 1266.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
R4: The recommendation has been implemented; implementation occurred in August, 2015 for the 2015-2016 school year and will continue on an annual basis.
F5
SB 1266 does not clearly address the use of Pens at off-campus school activities or events.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The respondent agrees with the finding F5: The respondent agrees with the finding F7: The respondent disagrees with the finding.
F7
SB 1266 does not require follow up procedures for reporting the use of a Pen.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The respondent agrees with the finding F5: The respondent agrees with the finding F7: The respondent disagrees with the finding.
R8
The School Districts should consider the practical and legal issues of supplying Pens for field trips and other off-site school events, and working with school nurses to develop policies and procedures for their use at these events.
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
: The recommendation requires further analysis. Although we acknowledge the legal and practical issue of supplying Epipens for field trips and other off-site school events, the current Epipen4 Schools program supplies a maximum of two Pens per school site. In addition, if one or more of these two Epipens is taken on all field trips, etc., there is a concern that there will not be a pen available to a student who is on the school campus and experiences an anaphylactic reaction. Also, there are many incidences where more than one class or grade level is on a field trip on the same day. A partial...
R10
The School Districts should consider working with school nurses to develop policies and procedures for reporting the use of Pens.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
R10: The recommendation has been implemented.
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City of Walnut Creek School District
September 08, 2016
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F1
Among obstacles to using more recycled water are: determining who will pay for installing the necessary infrastructure and distribution system; finding a willing customer; and minimizing the financial and legal impacts to the current potable water purveyor.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R1
The Board of Supervisors should consider facilitating (possibly through a Task Force) the formation of a JPA to promote water recycling, stormwater capture and desalination projects.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F2
Water purveyors and wastewater processors can share water treatment costs and revenues under a JPA.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R2
CCCSD and CCWD should explore the feasibility of cooperatively developing an IPR Injection Well Project.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F3
State matching grants and low-interest loans are available for small indirect potable reuse projects, which could potentially increase water supply.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R3
CCCSD, CCWD, and DSRSD should consider the formation of a JPA to expand CCCSD's tertiary treatment capacity in order to free up fresh water for domestic and commercial customers.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F4
Indirect potable reuse projects are ideal for areas in the County where other new water sources are unavailable.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R4
The Board of Supervisors should consider directing that priority be given to capture and reuse of stormwater where possible in all new County flood control projects.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F5
It is difficult to develop large recycled water projects without the cooperation and commitment of water purveyors and customers.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R5
The Board of Supervisors should consider adopting ordinances that promulgate recycling and recovery of water on a County-wide basis.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F6
Where recycled water can be wheeled to one customer, it could "free up" an equivalent amount of fresh water that could then be wheeled to another customer who might be willing to pay more, thus creating "win-win" results for recycled water projects.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R6
The city should consider adopting requirements relating to the use of reclaimed water for planned communities and large commercial buildings to maximize its use.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F7
While stormwater capture and reuse has potential for contributing to the County's long-term water needs, the County has focused on NPDES compliance.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R7
The district should consider facilitating the use of satellite wastewater treatment plants, where appropriate.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F8
Contra Costa County and its cities could adopt water saving and recycling ordinances for large commercial buildings, similar to those adopted in other large urban locations such as San Francisco.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R8
The Board of Supervisors should consider adopting a County goal to exceed the State average for recycled water use and establish a target date.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F9
Satellite wastewater treatment plants are feasible in situations where the user is distant from existing recycled water distribution systems, needs water for irrigation, and is able to meet the costs to build and operate the plant.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R9
The County and Districts should consider meeting to discuss each District's need for land for demonstration of scaled-up recycling and desalination projects using green technologies, which may qualify for State grant money, and the County's ability to lease such land.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F10
The County is below the State average in use of recycled water.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R10
To promote public awareness and citizen involvement, the Board of Supervisors should consider establishing a citizen's "Water Reuse Advisory Council" which includes citizen stakeholders and technology experts to advise them on all water reuse issues affecting the County.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F11
Desalination technology continues to evolve, including smaller scale solar powered and HDH ("Dewvaporation") pilot plants, although neither has been developed to full commercialization.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R11
The Board of Supervisors should consider designating a single point of contact within County government for water recycle/reuse issues or establishing a permanent water sustainability subcommittee under their Transportation, Water and Infrastructure Committee to advise the committee on water reuse issues.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F12
Citizen involvement (possibly through an Advisory Council) is a key to getting buy-in for recycle and IPR/DPR projects because it is citizens who pay for, consume, and depend on a reliable source of pure water.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F13
There is no single point of contact for water recycle and reuse issues in the County.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
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West Contra Costa Unified School District
September 07, 2016
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F6
SB 1266 does not cover California Preschool Instructional Network centers.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
. The District agrees with the Finding. F7. The District agrees with the Finding. F8. The District agrees with the Finding. F9. The District neither agrees nor disagrees with the Finding. The District has no basis on which to determine other school district's communication with other school districts and the county office of education about best practices, common achievement goals, and best data systems regarding attendance. F10. The District agrees with the Finding. F13. The District agrees with the Finding. F14. The District agrees with the Finding. F15. The District neither agrees nor disag...
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West Contra Costa Unified School District
July 19, 2016
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F1
Mylan Specialty Division supplies Pens at no cost to public schools in the district.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD or the District) is not using Mylan Specialty Division at this time to acquire no cost EpiPens. The Pens are being provided, instead, at no cost to the District by Meridian Medical Technologies, Inc. F2: Mylan Specialty Division will replace Pens at public schools in the district that have expired at a discounted cost. District
R1
The West Contra Costa Unified School District should contact those schools within their district and verify the schools are in compliance with SB 1266
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
WCCUSD contacted all schools within the District in May 2016 and reverified that they are all in compliance with SB 1266. The District will continue to verify the compliance of all schools at least once per year. R3: Each of the School District Boards should direct the School District Superintendent to contact all schools in their district at the start of each school calendar year to confirm that they are compliant with the requirements of SB 1266. District
F2
Mylan Specialty Division will replace Pens at public schools in the district that have expired at a discounted cost.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
WCCUSD is not using Mylan Specialty Division at this time to replace expired EpiPens. The pens are being replaced, instead, at no cost to the District by Meridian Medical Technologies, Inc. F3: FARE and CDC statistical information project a range of 4 percent to 7.7 percent of students (7,200 to 13,850 out of the estimated 180,000 students in Contra Costa County's eighteen school districts) that may have an allergy that is unknown to parents and undiagnosed.
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F3
FARE and CDC statistical information project a range of 4 percent to 7.7 percent of students (7,200 to 13,850 out of the estimated 180,000 students in Contra Costa County's eighteen school districts) that may have an allergy that is unknown to parents and undiagnosed.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
</u>: WCCUSD projects that a range of 4 percent to 7.7 percent of its approximately 29,000 students may have an allergy that is unknown to parents and is undiagnosed. The District is addressing this issue by following the requirements of SB 1266 including, but not limited to, ensuring that staff at school sites are trained to identify symptoms of anaphylaxis and to administer EpiPens. F5: SB 1266 does not clearly address the use of Pens at off-campus school activities or events. District
R3
Each of the School District Boards should direct the School District Superintendent to contact all schools in their district at the start of each school calendar year to confirm that they are compliant with the requirements of SB 1266.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The Board of WCCUSD will direct the District Superintendent to contact all schools in the District at the start of each school calendar year to confirm that they are compliant with the requirements of SB 1266.
R4: Each of the School District Boards should direct the School District Superintendent to report to the Board at the start of each school calendar year that the School District is compliant with the requirements of SB 1266. District
R4
Each of the School District Boards should direct their School District Superintendent to report to the Board at the start of each school calendar year that the School District is compliant with the requirements of SB 1266.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The Board of WCCUSD will direct the District Superintendent to report to the board at the start of each school calendar year to confirm that all schools in the District are compliant with the requirements of SB 1266. R8: The School Districts should consider the practical and legal issues of supplying Pens for field trips and other off-site school events, and working with school nurses to develop policies and procedures for their use a these events. District
F5
SB 1266 does not clearly address the use of Pens at off-campus school activities or events.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
WCCUSD presently directs site administrators to designate a trained staff member to carry an EpiPen on school field trips. F7: SB 1266 does not require follow up procedures for reporting the use of a Pen. District
F7
SB 1266 does not require follow up procedures for reporting the use of a Pen.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
WCCUSD has developed a protocol for site administrators to follow to report the use of a Pen. <u>F9</u>: It is unknown whether all of the schools in West Contra Costa Unified School District are in compliance with SB 1266. <u>District
R8
The School Districts should consider the practical and legal issues of supplying Pens for field trips and other off-site school events, and working with school nurses to develop policies and procedures for their use at these events.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
WCCUSD will continue to consider the practical and legal issues of supplying Pens for field trips and other off-site school events. The school nurses of the District have already created policies and procedures for the use of EpiPens on school field trips. The District will consider whether and how to provide Pens at other off-site school events. R10: The School Districts should consider working with school nurses to develop policies and procedures for reporting the use of Pens. <u>District Response R10</u>: WCCUSD is continuing to work with its school nurses to develop policies and procedures...
F9
It is unknown whether all of the schools in the West Contra Costa School District are in compliance with SB 1266.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
</u>: WCCUSD will ensure that the District, including all school sites, is in compliance with SB 1266. The District schools that did not provide sufficient information to the Grand Jury have been verified in compliance by the District. These schools are (with date of verification of initial compliance by the District): El Cerrito High 4/13/15, Richmond High 1/4/16, Downer Elementary 2/2/15, Dover Elementary 10/13/14, Korematsu Middle 9/14/15 and Ellerhorst Elementary 1/7/2015. On the dates that the District verified compliance, the schools were trained in SB 1266 requirements, EpiPen administr...
R12
The School Districts should consider helping parents understand the risks of anaphylaxis and the protocols in place for emergency administration of epinephrine. The School Districts should consider "identifying funds" to carry out these activities.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The District has decided to offer trainings at the biannual Parent University organized by the Special Education Department (this event is open to all parents regardless of whether their child has a disability) to help parents understand the risks of anaphylaxis and the protocols in place for emergency administration of epinephrine. The District has identified parent education funds for this purpose. The District will also consider additional strategies to help parents understand the risks of anaphylaxis and the protocols in place for emergency administration of epinephrine. Please let me know...
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Response from Byron School District
December 08, 2016
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F1
Mylan Specialty Division supplies Pens at no cost to public schools in the district.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The respondent agrees with this finding.
Finding #3:
FARE and CDC statistical information project a range of 4 percent to 7.7 percent of students (7,200 to 13,850 out of the estimated 180,000 students in Contra Costa County's eighteen school districts) that may have an allergy that is unknown to parents and undiagnosed.
F3
FARE and CDC statistical information project a range of 4 percent to 7.7 percent of students (7,200 to 13,850 out of the estimated 180,000 students in Contra Costa County's eighteen school districts) that may have an allergy that is unknown to parents and undiagnosed.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Using the CDC's estimate that one in twenty-five students will be allergic, Byron Union SD (enrollment 1600) anticipates that approximately 64 students may be allergic.
Finding #5:
SB 1266 does not clearly address the use of Pens at off-campus school activities or events.
R3
Each of the School District Boards should direct the School District Superintendent to contact all schools in their district at the start of each school calendar year to confirm that they are compliant with the requirements of SB 1266.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The respondent agrees with the finding.
Recommendation #4:
Each of the School District Boards should direct their School District Superintendent to report to the Board at the start of each school calendar year that the School district is compliant with the requirements of SB 1266.
R4
Each of the School District Boards should direct their School District Superintendent to report to the Board at the start of each school calendar year that the School District is compliant with the requirements of SB 1266.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The respondent agrees with the finding.
Recommendation #8:
The School District shall consider the practical and legal issues of supplying Pens for field trips and other off-site school events, and working with school nurses to develop policies and procedures for their use at these events.
F5
SB 1266 does not clearly address the use of Pens at off-campus school activities or events.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The respondent agrees with this finding. Byron Union School District has developed a procedure for providing an EpiPen for use when students are on field trips or participating in other off site activities.
Finding #7:
SB 1266 does not require follow up procedures for reporting the use of a Pen.
F7
SB 1266 does not require follow up procedures for reporting the use of a Pen.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The respondent agrees with the finding. Byron Union SD documents the use. They Byron Union health clerk keeps this log and parents are always notified. RECOMMENDATIONS
Recommendation #3:
Each of the School District Boards should direct School District Superintendent to contact all schools in their district at the start of each school calendar year to confirm that they are compliant with the requirements of SB 1266.
R8
The School Districts should consider the practical and legal issues of supplying Pens for field trips and other off-site school events, and working with school nurses to develop policies and procedures for their use at these events.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The respondent agrees with the finding. BUSD has worked with the health aide to develop procedures.
Recommendation #10:
The School Districts should consider working with school nurses to develop policies and procedures for reporting the use of Pens.
R10
The School Districts should consider working with school nurses to develop policies and procedures for reporting the use of Pens.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The respondent agrees with the finding. BUSD has worked with the health aide to establish procedures for reporting the use of EpiPens
Recommendation #12:
The School District should consider helping parents understand the risks of anaphylaxis and the protocols in place for emergency administration of epinephrine. The School Districts should consider "identifying funds" to carry out these activities.
R12
The School Districts should consider helping parents understand the risks of anaphylaxis and the protocols in place for emergency administration of epinephrine. The School Districts should consider "identifying funds" to carry out these activities.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The respondent agrees with the finding and will develop parent information tools to inform about anaphylaxis and the protocols for emergency administration of epinephrine. If any further information is needed, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Debbie Gold Byron Union School District Superintendent
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