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Monterey County Grand Jury
• 2017-2018
Improving Education:
Published: May 22, 2018
23 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 8 findings
F1
Student achievement suffers when school districts are unproductive or dysfunctional. It can be very costly and take years to address problems if the Monterey County Office of 10 What do School Boards do? The National School Board Association. http://www.nsba.org/about-us/what-school- boards-do%20 14 Education and/or California Department of Education have to step in to support or save a school district.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
School Boards should adopt a policy to commit to all National School Board Association best practices.
F2
There are proactive steps that can be taken by the Monterey County Office of Education in collaboration with school boards to prevent many pitfalls of poor governance.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
School Boards should adopt a bylaw to make initial training and ongoing workshops mandatory.
F3
The Monterey County Office of Education and local school boards can do more to promote effective local governance that is accountable to the community and produces better district outcomes.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
School Boards along with their superintendent and teacher union representatives should make annual public presentations on school district goals and student achievement.
F4
Promoting effective local governance requires better public information, communication, and a strong commitment to board development.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
School Boards should provide clear, concise, and easy to find communications on their district’s goals and outcomes on their district’s website.
F5
Although each school district has individual priorities, school boards can each make a commitment to adhering to best practices, training, and ongoing professional development when it comes to school board governance.
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
School Boards should provide information on their district’s website about the role and responsibilities of school board members to educate parents, the public and potential school board candidates. 15
F6
While the Monterey County Office of Education cannot dictate how school boards govern, they can provide stronger leadership in promoting a culture of effective school board governance.
Related Recommendations (1)
R6
School Boards should provide access to informational sessions to educate potential school board candidates on the duties and commitment associated with serving on a local school board.
F7
Information posted on Monterey County Office of Education and school district websites is insufficient and not user-friendly. It does not provide the public with adequate information about what school boards do, how to evaluate school board performance, or how assess school district outcomes.
Related Recommendations (1)
R7
The Monterey County Office of Education should provide information sessions regarding the depth and breadth of school board service to people running for school board positions.
F8
School boards can do better in fulfilling their responsibility to communicate with school district stakeholders.
Related Recommendations (1)
R8
The Monterey County Office of Education and the Monterey County School Board Association should actively promote and provide the California School Board Association Masters of Governance training in Monterey County.
Additional Recommendations 4
These recommendations are not explicitly linked to specific findings.
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R9The Monterey County Office of Education and the Monterey County School Board Association should adopt options for school board training to increase attendance and engagement in school board training. For example, offer training throughout the county, webinars, or onsite training.
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R10The Monterey County Office of Education should revamp its website in an effort to present useable information that is relevant for a public audience.
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R11The Monterey County Office of Education and the Monterey County School Board Association should provide information about school board best practices on their website
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R12The Monterey County Office of Education and the Monterey County School Board Association should provide information on their website about the role and responsibilities of school board members to educate parents, the public and potential school board candidates.
Agency Responses 7
Government agencies' official responses to this report's findings and recommendations. Click on a response to see the structured breakdown.
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Chualar Union School District
August 13, 2018
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F2
There are proactive steps that can be taken by the Monterey County Office of Education in collaboration with school boards to prevent many pitfalls of poor governance.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
: "There are proactive steps that can be taken by the Monterey County Office of Education in collaboration with school boards to prevent many pitfalls of poor governance."
Response: <math>\boxtimes</math> Agree
Partially Disagree - specify portion disputed and include explanation for disagreement
Wholly Disagree - specify portion disputed and include explanation for disagreement Explanation (if applicable): The Board agrees that effective collaboration can help school boards to avoid many pitfalls of poor governance.
R2
School Boards should adopt a bylaw to make initial training and ongoing workshops mandatory.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
: "School Boards should adopt a bylaw to make initial training and ongoing workshops mandatory." Response: <math>\Box</math> (1) Has been implemented - include summary of implemented action
(2) Will be implemented in future - include explanation and timeframe
(3) Requires further analysis - include explanation, scope, and parameters of analysis, timeframe (not exceeding six months from the date of publication of the Grand Jury Report.) × (4) Will not be implemented because not warranted or reasonable - include explanation Explanation: The Board does not believe that adoption of a new bylaw m...
F3
The Monterey County Office of Education and local school boards can do more to promote effective local governance that is accountable to the community and produces better district outcomes.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
: "The Monterey County Office of Education and local school boards can do more to promote effective local governance that is accountable to the community and produces better district outcomes." Response: <math>\boxtimes</math> Agree
Partially Disagree - specify portion disputed and include explanation for disagreement
Wholly Disagree - specify portion disputed and include explanation for disagreement Explanation (if applicable): The Board agrees with this Finding. Local school boards and the MCOE can always do more to promote effective local governance that is accountable to the community an...
R3
School Boards along with their superintendent and teacher union representatives should make annual public presentations on school district goals and student achievement.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
: "School Boards, along with their Superintendent and teacher union representatives, should make annual public presentations on school district goals and student achievement." Response:
(1) Has been implemented - include summary of implemented action
(2) Will be implemented in future - include explanation and timeframe
(3) Requires further analysis - include explanation, scope, and parameters of analysis, timeframe (not exceeding six months from the date of publication of the Grand Jury Report.) X (4) Will not be implemented because not warranted or reasonable - include explanation Explanat...
F4
Promoting effective local governance requires better public information, communication, and a strong commitment to board development.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
: "Promoting effective local governance requires better public information, communication, and a strong commitment to board development." Response: <math>\boxtimes</math> Agree
Partially Disagree - specify portion disputed and include explanation for disagreement
Wholly Disagree - specify portion disputed and include explanation for disagreement Explanation (if applicable): The Board agrees with this Finding and is committed to providing better information, improving public communication, and to Board development.
R4
School Boards should provide clear, concise, and easy to find communications on their district’s goals and outcomes on their district’s website.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
: "School Boards should provide clear, concise, and easy-to-find communications on their district's goals and outcomes on their district website." Response:
(1) Has been implemented - include summary of implemented action <math>\boxtimes</math> (2) Will be implemented in future - include explanation and timeframe
(3) Requires further analysis - include explanation, scope, and parameters of analysis, timeframe (not exceeding six months from the date of publication of the Grand Jury Report.)
(4) Will not be implemented because not warranted or reasonable - include explanation Explanation: The...
F5
Although each school district has individual priorities, school boards can each make a commitment to adhering to best practices, training, and ongoing professional development when it comes to school board governance.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
: "Although each school district has individual priorities, school boards can each make a commitment to adhering to best practices, training, and ongoing professional development when it comes to school board governance." Response: <math>\boxtimes</math> Agree
Partially Disagree - specify portion disputed and include explanation for disagreement
Wholly Disagree - specify portion disputed and include explanation for disagreement Explanation (if applicable): The Board agrees with this Finding, and is committed to adhering to best practices as set forth in its Board Bylaws, and to encouraging B...
R5
School Boards should provide information on their district’s website about the role and responsibilities of school board members to educate parents, the public and potential school board candidates. 85
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
: "School Boards should provide information on their district's website about the role and responsibilities of school board members to educate parents, the public and potential school board candidates." Response:
(1) Has been implemented - include summary of implemented action <math>\boxtimes</math> (2) Will be implemented in future - include explanation and timeframe
(3) Requires further analysis - include explanation, scope, and parameters of analysis, timeframe (not exceeding six months from the date of publication of the Grand Jury Report.) (4) Will not be implemented because not warrant...
F6
While the Monterey County Office of Education cannot dictate how school boards govern, they can provide stronger leadership in promoting a culture of effective school board governance.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
<math>\boxtimes</math> Agree
Partially Disagree - specify portion disputed and include explanation for disagreement
Wholly Disagree - specify portion disputed and include explanation for disagreement Explanation (if applicable): The Board agrees with this Finding. Finding No. 7: "Information posted on Monterey County Office of Education and school district websites is insufficient and not user-friendly. It does not provide the public with adequate information about what school boards do, how to evaluate school board performance, or how to assess school district outcomes." Response:
Agree <m...
R6
School Boards should provide access to informational sessions to educate potential school board candidates on the duties and commitment associated with serving on a local school board.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
: "School Boards should provide access to informational sessions to educate potential school board candidates on the duties and commitment associated with serving on a local school board." Response: <math>\boxtimes</math> (1) Has been implemented - include summary of implemented action
(2) Will be implemented in future - include explanation and timeframe
(3) Requires further analysis - include explanation, scope, and parameters of analysis, timeframe (not exceeding six months from the date of publication of the Grand Jury Report.)
(4) Will not be implemented because not warranted or reasona...
F7
Information posted on Monterey County Office of Education and school district websites is insufficient and not user-friendly. It does not provide the public with adequate information about what school boards do, how to evaluate school board performance, or how assess school district outcomes.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
: "Information posted on Monterey County Office of Education and school district websites is insufficient and not user-friendly. It does not provide the public with adequate information about what school boards do, how to evaluate school board performance, or how to assess school district outcomes." Response:
Agree <math>\boxtimes</math> Partially Disagree - specify portion disputed and include explanation for disagreement П Wholly Disagree - specify portion disputed and include explanation for disagreement Explanation (if applicable): The Board partially agrees with this Finding and notes th...
F8
School boards can do better in fulfilling their responsibility to communicate with school district stakeholders.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
: "School boards can do better in fulfilling their responsibility to communicate with school district stakeholders." Response: <math>\boxtimes</math> Agree
Partially Disagree - specify portion disputed and include explanation for disagreement
Wholly Disagree - specify portion disputed and include explanation for disagreement Explanation (if applicable): The Board agrees with this Finding.
RECOMMENDATIONS Recommendation No. 1: "School Boards should adopt a policy to commit to all National School Board Association best practices." Response:
(1) Has been implemented - include summary of imple...
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City of Gonzales Response to the Who's In Charge? Stepping up on Homelessness: The need or strategic
August 20, 2018
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F5
Although each school district has individual priorities, school boards can each make a commitment to adhering to best practices, training, and ongoing professional development when it comes to school board governance.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
- The County has unofficially established the Coalition of Homeless Service Providers as the central organization for addressing homelessness. Making any non-profit the center of homeless solutions effectively creates perception there is governmental leadership when there is, in fact no formal political leadership. This arrangement provides elected officials with a way to avoid accepting political responsibility for addressing homelessness. Response - The City Council agrees with this finding. <u>Finding 6</u> - The Coalition of Homeless Service Providers is a small nonprofit that does not hav...
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City of Marina Response to the Who's In Charge? Stepping up on Homelessness: The need or strategic l
August 27, 2018
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Score: +15
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20 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Student achievement suffers when school districts are unproductive or dysfunctional. It can be very costly and take years to address problems if the Monterey County Office of 10 What do School Boards do? The National School Board Association. http://www.nsba.org/about-us/what-school- boards-do%20 84 Education and/or California Department of Education have to step in to support or save a school district.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Homelessness is a bigger problem in the County than the biennial homeless census would suggest. Response: The City agrees with the finding. The City does not track nor have an accurate count on the number of homeless in Marina. Serving a World Class Community
F2:
The County's homeless problem has the potential to get worse if we do not invest in accessible housing solutions. Growing housing insecurity will only increase demand on our underfunded, over-stressed public services. Response: The City agrees with the finding. The City is already seeing a growing demand on underfunded public servic...
R1
School Boards should adopt a policy to commit to all National School Board Association best practices.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
Homelessness is a bigger problem in the County than the biennial homeless census would suggest. Response: The City agrees with the finding. The City does not track nor have an accurate count on the number of homeless in Marina. Serving a World Class Community
F2:
The County's homeless problem has the potential to get worse if we do not invest in accessible housing solutions. Growing housing insecurity will only increase demand on our underfunded, over-stressed public services. Response: The City agrees with the finding. The City is already seeing a growing demand on underfunded public servic...
F2
There are proactive steps that can be taken by the Monterey County Office of Education in collaboration with school boards to prevent many pitfalls of poor governance.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City agrees with the finding. The City is already seeing a growing demand on underfunded public services related to the homeless problem.
F3:
The County's strategy for addressing homelessness needs a clearer focus, accountable leadership, and enhanced capacity. Response: The City agrees with the finding. The homeless problems countywide are continuing to grow, stronger leadership to address this problem is critical.
F4:
Structuring the Continuum of Care administrator as a 501©3 nonprofit organization is conducive to securing funding and coordinating homeless services. However, a nonpro...
R2
School Boards should adopt a bylaw to make initial training and ongoing workshops mandatory.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
The recommendation has not yet been implemented but will be implemented in the future when the County establishes an accountable leadership body. The City agrees with the need to establish this body and will support it.
R3:
The County and its Cities should enter into a binding, enforceable agreement, such as a Memorandum of Agreement, to secure commitment to the plan and ensure responsibilities of each jurisdiction. Response: The recommendation has not yet been implemented but will be implemented in the future. The City of Marina will support committing to a plan that will ensure responsibil...
F3
The Monterey County Office of Education and local school boards can do more to promote effective local governance that is accountable to the community and produces better district outcomes.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City agrees with the finding. The homeless problems countywide are continuing to grow, stronger leadership to address this problem is critical.
F4:
Structuring the Continuum of Care administrator as a 501©3 nonprofit organization is conducive to securing funding and coordinating homeless services. However, a nonprofit organization cannot establish public policy and planning needed to end homelessness. Response: The City agrees with the finding. While the City is not directly involved with the Continuum of Care, it believes this would be a good program for securing funding and coordinatin...
R3
School Boards along with their superintendent and teacher union representatives should make annual public presentations on school district goals and student achievement.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
The recommendation has not yet been implemented but will be implemented in the future. The City of Marina will support committing to a plan that will ensure responsibilities of each jurisdiction for each jurisdiction including the County.
R4:
The Lead Me Home Leadership council should clearly define its purpose and goals. Response: The recommendation has not yet been implemented but will be implemented in the future. The City of Marina fully supports the Lead Me Home Leadership Council clearly defining its purpose and goals.
R5:
There should be a clear distinction between governance of the...
F4
Promoting effective local governance requires better public information, communication, and a strong commitment to board development.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City agrees with the finding. While the City is not directly involved with the Continuum of Care, it believes this would be a good program for securing funding and coordinating homeless services.
F5:
The County has unofficially established the Coalition of Homeless Service Providers as the central organization for addressing homelessness. Making any non-profit the center of homeless solutions effectively creates the perception there is governmental leadership when there is, in fact, no formal political leadership. This arrangement provides elected officials with a way to avoid accepting ...
R4
School Boards should provide clear, concise, and easy to find communications on their district’s goals and outcomes on their district’s website.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
The recommendation has not yet been implemented but will be implemented in the future. The City of Marina fully supports the Lead Me Home Leadership Council clearly defining its purpose and goals.
R5:
There should be a clear distinction between governance of the Continuum of Care-as an integral part of the broader strategic plan-and the leadership body charged with implementing a regional strategic plan to end homelessness. Response: The recommendation has not yet been implemented but will be implemented in the future when a regional body is established to implement a regional strategic plan...
F5
Although each school district has individual priorities, school boards can each make a commitment to adhering to best practices, training, and ongoing professional development when it comes to school board governance.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City partially disagrees with the finding. While the City agrees that the Coalition of Homeless Service Providers does not provide the best avenue for cities to work together to address the homeless problem, it does not believe the arrangement is a way for Marina's elected officials to avoid accepting responsibility for addressing homelessness. Because the structure of the Coalition of Homeless Service Providers is without political leadership, it does not have policy making power. Even when our elected officials have attended Coalition meetings, they have no authority to provide direction...
R5
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Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
The recommendation has not yet been implemented but will be implemented in the future when a regional body is established to implement a regional strategic plan. Marina agrees a regional strategic plan and will participate. <b>R6</b>: If the County effectively exerts control of Coalition for Homeless Service Providers through the Leadership Council, then the County should clearly define the purpose and role of the Coalition for Homeless Service Providers. It also follows that the Coalition for Homeless Service Providers should be adequately funded and staffed in proportion to its level of resp...
F6
While the Monterey County Office of Education cannot dictate how school boards govern, they can provide stronger leadership in promoting a culture of effective school board governance.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City agrees with the finding.
F7:
The composition of the Leadership Council and its location within the Coalition of Homeless Service Providers has affected the focus of the leadership council. The Leadership Council's critical opportunity of generating and executing a strategic plan to end homelessness has narrowed to providing oversight of the Continuum of Care. Response: The City agrees with the finding.
F8:
The structure of the Leadership Council does not provide authority to design and execute a regional plan to end homelessness, and it does not support full public accountability ...
R6
School Boards should provide access to informational sessions to educate potential school board candidates on the duties and commitment associated with serving on a local school board.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
The recommendation has not yet been implemented but will be implemented in the future when the County moves forward in doing this. The City of Marina will fully support.
R7:
The newly created regional leadership body (see R2) should update and implement a regional strategic plan to end homelessness by defining its purpose, goals and assessment to measure and track progress. Response: The recommendation has not yet been implemented but will be implemented in the future when the County established a regional leadership body. The City of Marina supports and will participate in this regional bod...
F7
Information posted on Monterey County Office of Education and school district websites is insufficient and not user-friendly. It does not provide the public with adequate information about what school boards do, how to evaluate school board performance, or how assess school district outcomes.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City agrees with the finding.
F8:
The structure of the Leadership Council does not provide authority to design and execute a regional plan to end homelessness, and it does not support full public accountability for meeting stated targets. Response: The City agrees with the finding.
F9:
Political leadership is necessary to secure public support, enact policy and planning decisions that capitalize on state legislation, and execute a regional homeless plan. Response: The City agrees with the finding. As an example, the City of Marina has taken a leadership role working with the County in ...
R7
The Monterey County Office of Education should provide information sessions regarding the depth and breadth of school board service to people running for school board positions.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
The recommendation has not yet been implemented but will be implemented in the future when the County established a regional leadership body. The City of Marina supports and will participate in this regional body. <b>R8</b>: The strategic plan should be revisited annually using outcome measurements to evaluate and adjust strategies for meeting goals. Response: The recommendation has not yet been implemented but will be implemented in the future. The City of Marina will support this plan and believes it should be a long-range multi-year plan that is updated annually.
R9:
Reports that assess w...
F8
School boards can do better in fulfilling their responsibility to communicate with school district stakeholders.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City agrees with the finding.
F9:
Political leadership is necessary to secure public support, enact policy and planning decisions that capitalize on state legislation, and execute a regional homeless plan. Response: The City agrees with the finding. As an example, the City of Marina has taken a leadership role working with the County in implementing a regional safe overnight parking program for the homeless at the County's Coastal Office located at 2616 First St. in Marina. This happened independent of other cities and with the political leadership support of the Marina Mayor and City Co...
R8
The Monterey County Office of Education and the Monterey County School Board Association should actively promote and provide the California School Board Association Masters of Governance training in Monterey County.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
The recommendation has not yet been implemented but will be implemented in the future. The City of Marina will support this plan and believes it should be a long-range multi-year plan that is updated annually.
R9:
Reports that assess which goals are, or are not, being met should be generated and made publicly available. Response: The recommendation has not yet been implemented but will be implemented in the future. When these goals are developed Marina agrees that they need to be tracked and the results made available to the public.
. 1 R10: The new regional leadership body should produce a...
R9
The Monterey County Office of Education and the Monterey County School Board Association should adopt options for school board training to increase attendance and engagement in school board training. For example, offer training throughout the county, webinars, or onsite training.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
The recommendation has not yet been implemented but will be implemented in the future. When these goals are developed Marina agrees that they need to be tracked and the results made available to the public.
. 1 R10: The new regional leadership body should produce a transparent consolidated budget to maximize resources and identify expenditures. All municipalities should demonstrate their commitment to the regional plan to end homelessness in an equitable, or proportionate, manner. Response: The recommendation has not yet been implemented but will be implemented in the future when the County e...
R10
The Monterey County Office of Education should revamp its website in an effort to present useable information that is relevant for a public audience.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
Government decision-making is essential for making choices about resource commitments. Response: The City agrees with the finding.
F11:
To meaningfully change the course of homelessness and housing insecurity, there must be a regional approach to homelessness and the creation of a new governing body with the power to oversee implementation of the plan. Response: The City agrees with the finding. It is critical that each City be involved in working with the County to address homelessness.
F12:
The strategic plan to end homelessness serves as an informal guide rather than a definitive region...
R11
The Monterey County Office of Education and the Monterey County School Board Association should provide information about school board best practices on their website
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
To meaningfully change the course of homelessness and housing insecurity, there must be a regional approach to homelessness and the creation of a new governing body with the power to oversee implementation of the plan. Response: The City agrees with the finding. It is critical that each City be involved in working with the County to address homelessness.
F12:
The strategic plan to end homelessness serves as an informal guide rather than a definitive regional plan. It needs to be updated and fully implemented. Response: The City agrees with the finding. <b>Recommendations</b>
R1:
Elected Co...
R12
The Monterey County Office of Education and the Monterey County School Board Association should provide information on their website about the role and responsibilities of school board members to educate parents, the public and potential school board candidates.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
The strategic plan to end homelessness serves as an informal guide rather than a definitive regional plan. It needs to be updated and fully implemented. Response: The City agrees with the finding. <b>Recommendations</b>
R1:
Elected County and City officials should provide government leadership to address homelessness. Response: The City has partially implemented this recommendation with the regional safe parking program established at the County's Coastal Offices in Marina. However, in broad terms the recommendation has not yet been implemented but will be implemented in the future when the ...
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City of Monterey’s Response to report: Who's In Charge? Stepping up on Homelessness: The need or str
September 12, 2018
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F1
Student achievement suffers when school districts are unproductive or dysfunctional. It can be very costly and take years to address problems if the Monterey County Office of 10 What do School Boards do? The National School Board Association. http://www.nsba.org/about-us/what-school- boards-do%20 84 Education and/or California Department of Education have to step in to support or save a school district.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City Council agrees with the finding. Monterey does not track or have a more accurate count of the number of individuals experiencing homelessness within Monterey. F2. The County's homeless problem has the potential to get worse if we do not invest in accessible housing solutions. Growing housing insecurity will only increase demand on our underfunded, over-stressed public services. Response: The City Council agrees that additional investments are needed to make housing more accessible, and that growing housing insecurity will increase demand on underfunded, over-stressed public services. ...
R1
School Boards should adopt a policy to commit to all National School Board Association best practices.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
While much work remains, the City Council and staff have accomplished a number of initiatives designed to help homeless persons in the city of Monterey transition to a more stable situation. The City Council regularly updates two major policy documents that identify housing issues, needs, policies, and programs: the Housing Element and the Consolidated Plan. Monterey's Planning Office and Housing Programs Office staff implements and administers the policies and programs on a regular basis.
The policies and programs seek to enhance available housing opportunities and fulfill the community serv...
F2
There are proactive steps that can be taken by the Monterey County Office of Education in collaboration with school boards to prevent many pitfalls of poor governance.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City Council agrees that additional investments are needed to make housing more accessible, and that growing housing insecurity will increase demand on underfunded, over-stressed public services. F3. The County's strategy for addressing homelessness needs a clearer focus. accountable leadership, and enhanced capacity. CITY HALL • MONTEREY • CALIFORNIA • 93940 • www.montcrev.org
Response: The City Council agrees with this finding. Strong leadership on a countywide basis is crucial to adequately address the issue. F4. Structuring the Continuum of Care administrator as a 501(c)3 nonprofit or...
R2
School Boards should adopt a bylaw to make initial training and ongoing workshops mandatory.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
The recommendation has not yet been implemented by the City of Monterey, but will be implemented in the future if there is willingness by other jurisdictions to form such a body. The City Council supports a regional approach to forming an accountable leadership body. There is no identified time frame. R3. The County and its Cities should enter into a binding, enforceable agreement, such as a Memorandum of Agreement, to secure commitment to the plan and ensure responsibilities of each jurisdiction. Response: This recommendation has not been implemented by the City of Monterey, but would be cons...
F3
The Monterey County Office of Education and local school boards can do more to promote effective local governance that is accountable to the community and produces better district outcomes.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City Council agrees with this finding. Strong leadership on a countywide basis is crucial to adequately address the issue. F4. Structuring the Continuum of Care administrator as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization is conducive to securing funding and coordinating homeless services. However, a nonprofit organization cannot establish public policy and planning needed to end homelessness. Response: The City Council agrees with this finding. F5. The County has unofficially established the Coalition of Homeless Service Providers as the central organization for addressing homelessness. Making any n...
R3
School Boards along with their superintendent and teacher union representatives should make annual public presentations on school district goals and student achievement.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
This recommendation has not been implemented by the City of Monterey, but would be considered for implementation in the future, contingent upon the drafting of a memorandum of agreement and adoption by participating jurisdictions. The City supports an agreement for a regional approach. There is no identified time frame. R4. The Lead Me Home Leadership Council should clearly define its purpose and goals. Response: This recommendation is not under the purview of the City of Monterey to implement. The City Council supports the Lead Me Home Leadership Council clearly defining its purpose and goals...
F4
Promoting effective local governance requires better public information, communication, and a strong commitment to board development.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City Council agrees with this finding. F5. The County has unofficially established the Coalition of Homeless Service Providers as the central organization for addressing homelessness. Making any non-profit the center of homeless solutions effectively creates the perception there is governmental leadership when there is, in fact, no formal political leadership. This arrangement provides elected officials with a way to avoid accepting political responsibility for addressing homelessness. Response: The City Council partially disagrees with this finding. The City Council agrees that the County...
R4
School Boards should provide clear, concise, and easy to find communications on their district’s goals and outcomes on their district’s website.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
The City Council agrees with the finding. Monterey does not track or have a more accurate count of the number of individuals experiencing homelessness within Monterey. F2. The County's homeless problem has the potential to get worse if we do not invest in accessible housing solutions. Growing housing insecurity will only increase demand on our underfunded, over-stressed public services. Response: The City Council agrees that additional investments are needed to make housing more accessible, and that growing housing insecurity will increase demand on underfunded, over-stressed public services. ...
F5
Although each school district has individual priorities, school boards can each make a commitment to adhering to best practices, training, and ongoing professional development when it comes to school board governance.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City Council partially disagrees with this finding. The City Council agrees that the County has established the Coalition of Homeless Service Providers (CHSP) as a mechanism to address homelessness and that addressing homelessness requires political leadership and collaboration between governmental agencies, nonprofits, and service providers. However, the City Council does not agree that the arrangement provides elected officials a way to avoid accepting political responsibility for addressing homelessness. Nevertheless, the city is interested in collaborating with regional partners and th...
R5
School Boards should provide information on their district’s website about the role and responsibilities of school board members to educate parents, the public and potential school board candidates. 85
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
This recommendation does not fall within the purview of the City of Monterey to implement. The City Council supports efforts to distinguish and define the differing roles of the various entities that implement the strategic plan. R6. If the County effectively exerts control of Coalition for Homeless Service Providers through the Leadership Council, then the County should clearly define the purpose and role of the Coalition for Homeless Service Providers. It also follows that the Coalition for Homeless Service Providers should be adequately funded and staffed in proportion to its level of respo...
F6
While the Monterey County Office of Education cannot dictate how school boards govern, they can provide stronger leadership in promoting a culture of effective school board governance.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The city council agrees with this finding and acknowledges that regional, political leadership is essential to make meaningful progress on homelessness. F7. The composition of the Leadership Council and its location within the Coalition of Homeless Service Providers has affected the focus of the leadership council. The Leadership Council's critical opportunity of generating and executing a strategic plan to end homelessness has narrowed to providing oversight of the Continuum of Care. Response: The City Council partially disagrees with this finding. The Leadership Council was influential in th...
R6
School Boards should provide access to informational sessions to educate potential school board candidates on the duties and commitment associated with serving on a local school board.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
This recommendation does not fall within the purview of the City of Monterey to implement.
R7. The newly created regional leadership body (see R2) should update and implement a regional strategic plan to end homelessness by defining its purpose, goals and assessments to measure and track progress. Response: The City Council supports the formation of a regional leadership body and will participate. There is no established timeline for this recommendation. R8. The strategic plan should be revisited annually using outcome measurements to evaluate and adjust strategies for meeting goals. Response...
F7
Information posted on Monterey County Office of Education and school district websites is insufficient and not user-friendly. It does not provide the public with adequate information about what school boards do, how to evaluate school board performance, or how assess school district outcomes.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City Council partially disagrees with this finding. The Leadership Council was influential in the drafting Lead Me Home, the 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness. The stated Mission of CHSP is "to eliminate homelessness in Monterey and San Benito Counties by promoting interagency coordination to develop and sustain a comprehensive system of housing and support services designed to maximize the self-
sufficiency of individuals and families." The City Council agrees that because of the many facets necessary to coordinate resources to develop a system of homeless assistance, much work remains to...
R7
The Monterey County Office of Education should provide information sessions regarding the depth and breadth of school board service to people running for school board positions.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The City Council supports the formation of a regional leadership body and will participate. There is no established timeline for this recommendation. R8. The strategic plan should be revisited annually using outcome measurements to evaluate and adjust strategies for meeting goals. Response: The City Council supports the Leadership Council revisiting the strategic plan on an annual basis and using outcome measures to evaluate and adjust strategies for meeting specific goals. R9. Reports that assess which goals are, or are not, being met should be generated and made publicly available. Response:...
F8
School boards can do better in fulfilling their responsibility to communicate with school district stakeholders.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City Council agrees with this finding. F10. Government decision-making is essential for making choices about resource commitments. Response: The City Council agrees with this finding. F11. To meaningfully change the course of homelessness and housing insecurity, there must be a regional approach to homelessness and the creation of a new governing body with the power to oversee implementation of the plan. Response: The City Council partially agrees with this finding. Each jurisdiction must dedicate resources and develop a plan for their unique homeless populations, but the city of Monterey ...
R8
The Monterey County Office of Education and the Monterey County School Board Association should actively promote and provide the California School Board Association Masters of Governance training in Monterey County.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The City Council supports the Leadership Council revisiting the strategic plan on an annual basis and using outcome measures to evaluate and adjust strategies for meeting specific goals. R9. Reports that assess which goals are, or are not, being met should be generated and made publicly available. Response: The City Council supports the generation of publicly available reports that assess which goals are, or are not, being met. R10. The new regional leadership body should produce a transparent consolidated budget to maximize resources and identify expenditures. All municipalities should demons...
R9
The Monterey County Office of Education and the Monterey County School Board Association should adopt options for school board training to increase attendance and engagement in school board training. For example, offer training throughout the county, webinars, or onsite training.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The City Council supports the generation of publicly available reports that assess which goals are, or are not, being met. R10. The new regional leadership body should produce a transparent consolidated budget to maximize resources and identify expenditures. All municipalities should demonstrate their commitment to the regional plan to end homelessness in an equitable, or proportionate, manner. Response: The City Council supports the commitment of all municipalities to the regional plan and all involvement should be fair and equitable. The City of Monterey appreciates the work of the Civil Gra...
R10
The Monterey County Office of Education should revamp its website in an effort to present useable information that is relevant for a public audience.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The City Council supports the commitment of all municipalities to the regional plan and all involvement should be fair and equitable. The City of Monterey appreciates the work of the Civil Grand Jury in preparing this report on this important topic. We hope that this information addresses the Grand Jury's findings and recommendations. Please contact me if you have any questions or require additional information. Respectfully, Clyde Roberson Mayor DR:blg
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City of Seaside’s Response to the Who's In Charge? Stepping up on Homelessness: The need or strategi
September 07, 2018
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F5
Although each school district has individual priorities, school boards can each make a commitment to adhering to best practices, training, and ongoing professional development when it comes to school board governance.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City Council agrees with all findings, except as noted below: F5 - The City Council agrees with the finding generally, but does not agree with the language of the final sentence which may be interpreted as elected officials are purposefully avoiding responsibility for addressing homelessness.
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Monterey County Office of Education Response to School Boards Make a Difference, Improving Education
September 25, 2018
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F2
There are proactive steps that can be taken by the Monterey County Office of Education in collaboration with school boards to prevent many pitfalls of poor governance.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
and F3 and found in Appendix 1 and 2. According to the California School Boards Association (CSBA), "Researchers have consistently found examples of high-performing districts or sustained transformation are rarely, if ever, stories about stumbling upon success. Instead, researchers have consistently found that having a "focused direction" is a necessary precondition for improvement. School districts that improve student learning throughout their systems: 1. Operate with a shared vision 2. Establish clear goals 3. Develop strategies to meet their goals 4. Align resources to help achieve their g...
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Pacific Grove Unified School District Response to School Boards Make a Difference, Improving Educati
July 24, 2018
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F2
There are proactive steps that can be taken by the Monterey County Office of Education in collaboration with school boards to prevent many pitfalls of poor governance.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Agree
Partially Disagree - specify portion disputed and include explanation for disagreement Wholly Disagree - specify portion disputed and include explanation for disagreement
Explanation (if applicable): N/A
Finding No. 2: "There are proactive steps that can be taken by the Monterey County Office of Education in collaboration with school boards to prevent many pitfalls of poor governance.
F3
The Monterey County Office of Education and local school boards can do more to promote effective local governance that is accountable to the community and produces better district outcomes.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Agree
Partially Disagree - specify portion disputed and include explanation for disagreement
Wholly Disagree - specify portion disputed and include explanation for disagreement Explanation (if applicable): N/A Finding No. 3: "The Monterey County Office of Education and local school boards can do more to promote effective local governance that is accountable to the community and produces better district outcomes.
R3
School Boards along with their superintendent and teacher union representatives should make annual public presentations on school district goals and student achievement.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
: "School Boards, along with their superintendent and teacher union representatives, should make annual public presentations on school district goals and student achievement." Response: X (1) Has been implemented - include summary of implemented action
(2) Will be implemented in future - include explanation and timeframe
(3) Requires further analysis - include explanation, scope, and parameters of analysis, timeframe (not exceeding six months from the date of publication of the Grand Jury Report.)
(4) Will not be implemented because not warranted or reasonable - include explanation Explanat...
F4
Promoting effective local governance requires better public information, communication, and a strong commitment to board development.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
: "Promoting effective local governance requires better public information, communication, and a strong commitment to board development." Response: X Agree
Partially Disagree - specify portion disputed and include explanation for disagreement
Wholly Disagree - specify portion disputed and include explanation for disagreement Explanation (if applicable): N/A Finding No. 5: "Although each school district has individual priorities, school boards can each make a commitment to adhering to best practices, training, and ongoing professional development when it comes to school board governance." Res...
R4
School Boards should provide clear, concise, and easy to find communications on their district’s goals and outcomes on their district’s website.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
: "School Boards should provide clear, concise, and easy-to-find communications on their district's goals and outcomes on their district website." Response: 図 (1) Has been implemented - include summary of implemented action
(2) Will be implemented in future - include explanation and timeframe
(3) Requires further analysis - include explanation, scope, and parameters of analysis, timeframe (not exceeding six months from the date of publication of the Grand Jury Report.)
(4) Will not be implemented because not warranted or reasonable - include explanation Explanation: (1) The District website...
F5
Although each school district has individual priorities, school boards can each make a commitment to adhering to best practices, training, and ongoing professional development when it comes to school board governance.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Agree
Partially Disagree - specify portion disputed and include explanation for disagreement
Wholly Disagree - specify portion disputed and include explanation for disagreement Explanation (if applicable): N/A Finding No. 5: "Although each school district has individual priorities, school boards can each make a commitment to adhering to best practices, training, and ongoing professional development when it comes to school board governance.
R5
School Boards should provide information on their district’s website about the role and responsibilities of school board members to educate parents, the public and potential school board candidates. 15
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
: "School Boards should provide information on their district's website about the role and responsibilities of school board members to educate parents, the public and potential school board candidates." Response: <math>\boxtimes</math> (1) Has been implemented - include summary of implemented action
(2) Will be implemented in future - include explanation and timeframe
(3) Requires further analysis - include explanation, scope, and parameters of analysis, timeframe (not exceeding six months from the date of publication of the Grand Jury Report.)
(4) Will not be implemented because not warran...
F6
While the Monterey County Office of Education cannot dictate how school boards govern, they can provide stronger leadership in promoting a culture of effective school board governance.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
: "While the Monterey County Office of Education cannot dictate how school boards govern, they can provide stronger leadership in promoting a culture of effective school board governance." Response: × Agree
Partially Disagree - specify portion disputed and include explanation for disagreement
Wholly Disagree - specify portion disputed and include explanation for disagreement <b>Explanation</b> (if applicable): The Board agrees that organizations can always improve service.
R6
School Boards should provide access to informational sessions to educate potential school board candidates on the duties and commitment associated with serving on a local school board.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
: "School Boards should provide access to informational sessions to educate potential school board candidates on the duties and commitment associated with serving on a local school board." Response: <math>\boxtimes</math> (1) Has been implemented - include summary of implemented action X (2) Will be implemented in future - include explanation and timeframe
(3) Requires further analysis - include explanation, scope, and parameters of analysis, timeframe (not exceeding six months from the date of publication of the Grand Jury Report.)
(4) Will not be implemented because not warranted or reason...
F7
Information posted on Monterey County Office of Education and school district websites is insufficient and not user-friendly. It does not provide the public with adequate information about what school boards do, how to evaluate school board performance, or how assess school district outcomes.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
partially disagrees with Finding No. 7, to the extent that the Board believes that information posted on the MCOE website and the District website is sufficient and easy to navigate for both the general public and staff.
F8
School boards can do better in fulfilling their responsibility to communicate with school district stakeholders.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
: "School boards can do better in fulfilling their responsibility to communicate with school district stakeholders." Response: X Agree
Partially Disagree - specify portion disputed and include explanation for disagreement
Wholly Disagree - specify portion disputed and include explanation for disagreement Explanation (if applicable): The Board agrees that organizations can always improve service. General public input regarding Board performance is addressed yearly at a special session of the Board specifically intended to allow for open dialogue concerning Board Goals, Governance Handbook det...