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Santa Cruz County Grand Jury • 2020-2021

2020-2021 Consolidated Final Report with Responses 207 Santa Cruz Grand Jury Grand Jury Report

Published: August 23, 2021 6 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 2 findings

F3 Page 210
Starting in 2020, large increases in potential funding and across the board regulatory reform have widened the opportunity for local governments to implement broadband access. X AGREE __ PARTIALLY DISAGREE __ DISAGREE Response explanation (required for a response other than Agree):
No recommendations for this finding
F4 Page 210
An important beneficial outcome of the COVID-19 pandemic has been broadband access and computers for distance learning. Underserved areas, such as the Pajaro Valley where the county's need was the greatest, were significantly improved. __ AGREE X PARTIALLY DISAGREE __ DISAGREE Response explanation (required for a response other than Agree): Internet connectivity has improved countywide. All school districts in the county, especially PVUSD, helped reduced the percentage of students without connectivity from 17% to 3%. However, the number of student who have broadband speeds is limited. Most students were provided hotspots that have connectivity at speeds much lower than broadband speeds. Required Response from theSuperintendent, Santa Cruz County Office of Education Turn On, Tune In, and Drop Out Due by August 23, 2021 2020-2021 Consolidated Final Report with Responses 211
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R5
Page 211
Within the next six months the Board of Supervisors should coordinate with the County Office of Education to determine the costs and logistics for continuing internet access in time for the 2022-2023 school year. (F4) __ HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED – summarize what has been done HAS NOT YET BEEN IMPLEMENTED BUT WILL BE IN THE FUTURE – __ summarize what will be done and the timeframe REQUIRES FURTHER ANALYSIS – explain the scope and timeframe X (not to exceed six months) __ WILL NOT BE IMPLEMENTED – explain why Required response explanation, summary, and timeframe: We need more information about this recommendation. The state has earmarked funding for infrastructure for wide array broadband access for the community. We would welcome collaborating with the Board of Supervisors on this effort. We will reach out to members of the Board of Supervisors to discuss our mutual interest to provide broadband access to our community. Required Response from theSuperintendent, Santa Cruz County Office of Education Turn On, Tune In, and Drop Out Due by August 23, 2021 212 Santa Cruz County Civil Grand Jury This Page Intentionally Left Blank

Additional Recommendations 3

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Agency Responses 11

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