Graduation Nothing to DO with Caaspp Test Scores

Recommendations 16

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  That more information be disseminated to parents and the public regarding the purposes of the CAASPP, the use of the results and its role in the academic progress and support of the individual student. REQUIRED RESPONSES: 1. Tulare County Office of Education Findings F1-F5, Recommendation R1. ***Disclaimer*** Grand Jury reports are based on documentary evidence and the testimony of sworn or admonished witnesses, not on conjecture or opinion. However, the Grand Jury is precluded by law from disclosing such evidence except upon specific approval of the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court, or another judge appointed by the Presiding Judge (Penal Code Section 911, 924.1 (a) and 929). Similarly, the Grand Jury is precluded by law from disclosing the identity of witnesses except upon an order of the court for narrowly defined purposes (Penal Code Section 924.2 and 929). SPECIAL NEEDS, SPECIAL ATTENTION BACKGROUND: For over a decade, California has implemented policy changes designed to improve outcomes for youth in Foster Care. The latest effort to meet this objective is the passage of AB 403, “The Foster Youth; Continuums of Care Reform” ,which is a comprehensive reform effort to ensure that youth in foster care have their day to day physical, mental and emotional needs met. AB 403 was signed into law on October 11, 2015. Special needs is defined as any one of various difficulties such as a physical, emotional, behavioral or learning disabilities or impairment, that cause an individual to require additional or specialized services or accommodations. The Tulare County Civil Grand Jurys (TCCGJ) of 2009/2010 and 2013/2014 issued reports on the Tulare County Child Welfare Services (CWS) that were not specific to Special Needs Youth. REASON FOR INVESTIGATION: The TCCGJ opened an investigation due to concerns about the impact of AB 403 on Special Needs Youth in the County Child Welfare Services population. METHOD OF INVESTIGATION: 1. Reviewed documents 2. Conducted interviews FACTS: 1. A Special Needs Youth is one who has been determined to require special attention and specific services that other youth do not. 12 2. AB 403 changed the names of Foster Care Family to Resource Family and Group Home to Short Term Residential Treatment Center. 3. CWS has seven resource homes that qualify (per AB 403) to care for youth with special needs. 4. Social Workers and resource families working with Special Needs Youth require specialized training. 5. The total number of youth under the supervision of CWS is 1,101. Currently 56 cases are special needs (5.09%). 6. CWS has an ongoing recruiting program for Special Needs Resource Families. 7. CWS has an ombudsman program to assist Resource Families. 8. CWS has a 24 hour hot line to aid Resource Families.
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  The TCSO should continue to target selected programs for enhancement to a “best-of-class” status.
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  The TCSO should strive to increase revenue sources from Federal, State and other grant sources. REQUIRED RESPONSES: 1. Tulare County Sheriff : Findings F1-F4: Recommendations R1-R3: ***Disclaimer*** Grand Jury reports are based on documentary evidence and the testimony of sworn or admonished witnesses, not on conjecture or opinion. However, the Grand Jury is precluded by law from disclosing such evidence except upon specific approval of the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court, or another judge appointed by the Presiding Judge (Penal Code Section 911, 924.1 (a) and 929). Similarly, the Grand Jury is precluded by law from disclosing the identity of witnesses except upon an order of the court for narrowly defined purposes (Penal Code Section 924.2 and 929). 17 "GIVE ME LAND, LOTS OF LAND" BACKGROUND: Government entities at all levels in the United States are among the largest property owners and tenants in their respective areas. The same holds true for Tulare County. This scope of real estate ownership and tenancy entails significant capital expenditures, ongoing operating expenses, expertise and operating responsibility to be properly accountable to the taxpayers of the County. The management of real estate is an administrative function involving staffing, a detailed process, operating controls, budgeting, record keeping, analysis, implementation and monitoring. Traditionally, a government entity will house these functions in a Real Estate or Property Management Department. In Tulare County, the real estate function is handled by the Property Management Division (PMD) of the General Services Agency (GSA). The GSA is one of thirteen departments of the Tulare County government. The mission statement of the PMD is: “To secure, develop, and manage the properties and real estate assets necessary for the County to deliver services to the public.” In the course of their operations, the PMD is responsible for property acquisitions, dispositions, lease negotiations and tenant management. REASON FOR THE INVESTIGATION: The Tulare County Civil Grand Jury (TCCGJ) is given broad authority by the California Penal Code to perform reviews of county and city departments or agencies thereof. The decision is not necessarily based on suspicions of illegalities or malfeasance. It can be, as in the case of the GSA-PMD, to provide the general public of Tulare County with information regarding an important aspect of local government operations. The TCCGJ initiated an investigation into the practices and procedures of the GSA-PMD. Among those things of interest were the amount of real estate owned and leased by Tulare County and the process and procedures in place by the PMD to acquire and dispose of real estate. METHOD OF INVESTIGATION: 1. Interviewed witnesses 2. Reviewed documents 18 FACTS: 1. Tulare County owns over 300 individual properties, which includes approximately 100 facilities with over two million square feet of space. 2. Tulare County is the landlord of approximately 40 leases. Current income from these properties totals $ 1,947,686 annually. 3. Tulare County leases (as a tenant) 64 properties totaling 550,000+ square feet. Rent currently paid by the County totals $9,358,068 annually. 4. Tulare County’s ownership of property totaling 4,479 acres of land includes the following property types: Agriculture Land Detention Facilities Parks Airport/Airfields Fire Stations Ponding Basins Animal Control Facility Landfills Road Yards Auto Shops Libraries Sheriff’s Sub-Stations Borrow Pits Multi-Purpose Properties Undeveloped Land Clinics Museum Warehouses Courthouses Office Space Waste Water Treatment Plants Data Communication Facilities Parking Lots Well Sites 5. The above list does not include properties acquired through foreclosure, property tax default or right-of-way. These properties are outside the scope and authority of the PMD. 6. The PMD has a webpage that is accessed through the GSA website under “GSA Divisions” https://tularecounty. ca.gov/generalservices
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  VT and TCAT should continue the review of a “regional transportation plan” concept, with the overriding goal being to achieve operating efficiencies and better service. REQUESTED RESPONSES: 1. City of Visalia Transit Division: Findings F1-F3 Recommendations R1-R4 2. Tulare County Area Transit: Findings F1 and F3 Recommendations R3 and R4 ***Disclaimer*** Grand Jury reports are based on documentary evidence and the testimony of sworn or admonished witnesses, not on conjecture or opinion. However, the Grand Jury is precluded by law from disclosing such evidence except upon specific approval of the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court, or another judge appointed by the Presiding Judge (Penal Code Section 911, 924.1 (a) and 929). Similarly, the Grand Jury is precluded by law from disclosing the identity of witnesses except upon an order of the court for narrowly defined purposes (Penal Code Section 924.2 and 929). TULARE PUBLIC CEMETERY DISTRICT BACKGROUND: The Tulare Public Cemetery District (TPCD) is an independent special district which operates within the city of Tulare. The District was formed on August 1, 1927 by a resolution from the Tulare County Board of Supervisors (TCBOS). It operates under the provisions of the California Health and Safety Code (CHSC), the California Government Code (CGC) relating to Special Districts and under the guidance of the California Brown Act in conducting meetings. The TPCD operates two cemeteries within the district’s boundaries. Both cemeteries are located within the city limits of Tulare. REASON FOR INVESTIGATION: Tulare County Civil Grand Jury (TCCGJ) received no fewer than three separate citizen complaints, alleging various violations by the TPCD Board of Trustees. METHOD OF INVESTIGATION: 1. Conducted interviews 2. Reviewed relevant documents and data 3. Conducted site visits 4. Attended multiple board meetings of TPCD and TCBOS. FACTS: 1. The TPCD Board of Trustees consists of five members who are appointed by the TCBOS. Trustees are appointed to four year terms and are required to reside within the boundaries of the District. The governing Board has had multiple turnovers in recent years. 2. The District’s bylaws section C-1 sets forth the fourth Thursday of each month for regular Board meetings. 3. Health and Safety Code 9065 (f) requires income (interest) from the Endowment Care Fund be deposited in an Endowment Income Fund and be spent solely for the care of the cemeteries owned by the district. 4. In August of 2019, $389,147 of accumulated interest was authorized to be transferred from the Endowment Care Fund to the County to be invested with 2% going to maintenance of the Cemetery. 5. The $389,147 transferred from the endowment care fund was accrued interest (over 30 plus 26 years) that had not been transferred previously as required by law. The amount was computed by a private outside accounting firm employed by TPCD. 6. CGC Section 53234 et seq. requires Trustees to receive Ethics training every two years. 7. Section 9026, (subsections (b) and (c)) of the CHSC enables a Board of Supervisors to intervene in such cases where it is deemed to be necessary and/or appropriate and to appoint itself to serve as the governing board of a district. 8. Staff and Board members have indicated that they have had insufficient training to meet the needs of the District. 9. The TPCD has failed to display the Agenda of the forthcoming meetings 72 hours prior to the meeting, as required by the Brown Act. 10. Despite much public attention focused on the dysfunctionality of the TPCD’s Board of Trustees, the TCBOS, has thus far declined to exercise its authority under the section of the CHSC 9026. 11. Members of the group Caring Cause speak up in board meetings before they are recognized by the Chairman and interrupt speakers during public comment sessions.
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  The TCBOS consider exercising its authority under the applicable sections of the CHSC 9026 with a view toward bringing the governance of the TPCD into compliance with generally accepted practices and State requirement. REQUIRED RESPONSES: 1. Tulare Public Cemetery Board Findings F1- F6 Recommendations R1-R4 2. Tulare County Board of Supervisors Findings F1-F6 Recommendation R5 ***Disclaimer*** Grand Jury reports are based on documentary evidence and the testimony of sworn or admonished witnesses, not on conjecture or opinion. However, the Grand Jury is precluded by law from disclosing such evidence except upon specific approval of the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court, or another judge appointed by the Presiding Judge (Penal Code Section 911, 924.1 (a) and 929). Similarly, the Grand Jury is precluded by law from disclosing the identity of witnesses except upon an order of the court for narrowly defined purposes (Penal Code Section 924.2 and 929). Synopsis Synopsis An inquiry begins with a Citizen’s Complaint submitted to the Grand Jury or with a Grand Jury initiated investigation. If it is determined by a committee that the Citizen’s Complaint or Jury Initiated Investigation warrants a more in depth investigation, the committee will schedule interviews, visits and data reviews. After the committee completes its investigation, it will determine if the issue raised warrants a report. In 2019-2020 the Tulare County Civil Grand Jury had 19 Citizen’s Complaints and 7 Jury Initiated Investigations. Seven final reports were published. Other complaints investigated not reported on, include the following: A senior center for lack of proper accounting Several local school boards for Members interfering with the normal operations of the district Improper hiring practices Requests for transfers to another school denied by school board School board members not living in proper district A local city for excessive attorney fees paid A local city for improper transfer of city property Several complaints from the County Jail Alleged unprofessional conduct by a local police department One complaint was withdrawn One complaint was involved in litigation Two complaints were out of our jurisdiction Several of the complaints were duplicates. Other complaints had issues corrected or no wrong doing was found. THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 30 Grand Jury Forms of , in an attempt to carry out its duties, encourages concerns relating to local and county government and the conduct of public officials. Please note: Tulare County TTuullaarree CCoouunnttyy CCiivviill GGrraanndd JJuurryy FFiinnaall RReeppoorrtt 22001199--22002200 Jury has no jurisdiction over State or Federal Agencies, Courts, Judicial Officers or private companies CITIZEN COMPLAINT FORM We recognize that many citizens are reluctant to put details of their concerns in writing. Please bear in mind that your name The Civil Grand Jury of Tulare County, in an attempt to carry out its duties, encourages Tulare County residents to report wicloln nceervnesr r eblea tuinsge tdo bloyc atlh aen Cd civouiln Gty rgaonvde rJnumreyn. tA anlld Cthiev ciol nGduracnt odf Jpuurbyli cm oeffimcibaelsr.s P aleraes be onoutned: T buyla raen C ooautnht yo Cf isveilc Grercanyd. Civ doJcuurym heans tnso, ijunrcilsudidcitniogn tohviesr fSotramte ,o ar rFee ndeervael rA agvenacilieasb, lCe otuor tasn, Jyuodnicei aol uOtffisidceer st hoer pCriivvaitle G coramnpda nJiuesr ya nadn odr gcaanniznaottio bnes. subpoenaed. We recognize that many citizens are reluctant to put details of their concerns in writing. Please bear in mind that your name will never be used by the Civil Grand Jury. All Civil Grand Jury members are bound by an oath of secrecy. Civil Grand For an investigation to be initiated, the Civil Grand Jury must consider the validity of each request. Therefore, please inc Jury documents, including this form, are never available to anyone outside the Civil Grand Jury and cannot be subpoenaed. anFyo rp eanrt iinnevnestt icgoartiroens ptoo nbdee innciteia, tdedo,c tuhme eCnivtsil, Gdaratensd, Jnuarmy mesu astn cdo fnasicdtesr. Ithf en evcaleidssitayr yo,f yeoacuh mreaqyu ebset. aTshkeeredf otore ,p aplretiacsiep ate in an include any pertinent correspondence, documents, dates, names and facts. If necessary, you may be asked to participate in absolutely confidential interview with members of the Civil Grand Jury. an absolutely confidential interview with members of the Civil Grand Jury. Name Address Telephone Number Email Give a brief summary of the problem (i.e., agency involved, person(s) to be questioned, dates, etc.). If necessary, attach Give a brief summary of the problem (i.e., agency involved, person(s) to be questioned, dates, etc.). If necessary, additional pages. All documents submitted become the property of the Civil Grand Jury and will not be returned. roperty of the Civil Grand Jury and will not be returned. Your signature: Date: Your signature: Return this form to: Date: S Mooney Blvd, Visalia, CA 93277 559-624-7295 Fax 559-733-6078 • Grnd_jury@co.tulare.ca.us form to: Last update: August 28, 2020 5963 S Mooney Blvd, 31Visalia, CA 93277 -624-7295 Fax 559-733-6078 • Grnd_jury@co.tulare.ca.us THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 32 TULARE COUNTY CIVIL GRAND JURY QUESTIONNAIRE 2021-2022 2021-2022 CIVIL GRAND JURY PLEASE RETURN TO ROOM 303, VISALIA COURTHOUSE This jury service differs from jury duty as a trial juror. Your participation is voluntary and it is considered to be a privilege to be chosen to serve on the Civil Grand Jury. The Civil Grand Jury is composed of 19 active panel members who meet, form committees, investigate and report on the operations, accounts and records of the officers, departments and functions of the county. Service on the panel is from July 1 through June 30 and requires approximately 20 hours per week during the fiscal year. Please complete the questionnaire and return it to Room 303, Visalia Courthouse. This questionnaire will assist the Judges of the Superior Court in compiling a list of nominees, which fairly represents a cross-section of our community. Your personal information is confidential and will only be used by the Judges of the Superior Court to assure that the group nominated represents various age groups, economic and social backgrounds. Your application will still be considered even though you may leave some of the questions unanswered. If there is anything you would like us to know feel free to attach additional information, if necessary. Your prompt attention to the completion and return of the questionnaire will be greatly appreciated. Any questions, please call: (559) 730-5000, ext. 1359 Fax applications to: (559) 737-4290 Email applications to: administration@tulare.courts.ca.gov Court’s website is: www.tularesuperiorcourt.ca.gov DUTIES OF THE CIVIL GRAND JURY Civil Grand Jurors serve a one (1) year term from July 1st through June 30th. The jury panel consists of nineteen (19) persons who are assigned to various committees plus three (3) alternates. It is understood that Civil Grand Jurors may be absent for reasonable periods for vacations. During your term as a Civil Grand Juror you would be excused from trial jury service in the State Courts. The Civil Grand Jury is a time-honored component of our Anglo-American legal system. Civil Grand Jurors are selected citizens of the county who are expected to exercise sound judgment in reviewing and commenting upon the actions of governmental agencies. Essentially, the Civil Grand Jury operates as an investigative agency performing a two-fold function. First, the Civil Grand Jury has powers and duties with respect to the oversight of public offices, officers, and transactions. Designated State and all County and special District agencies that serve Tulare County are routinely reviewed and critiqued by the Civil Grand Jury in its annual and interim reports. Secondly, the Civil Grand Jury has powers and duties with respect to inquiry into possible public offenses, misconduct in office by public officers and determining whether to return indictments charging the commission of felonies. The Tulare County Civil Grand Jury selection process will be conducted May - June annually. The process involves completing this questionnaire and being interviewed by the designee of the Presiding Judge of the Tulare County Superior Courts. After selection, the designee of the Presiding Judge will further instruct jurors of their duties. Throughout its term, the Civil Grand Jury may request advice on legal matters from the District Attorney and County Counsel. TULARE COUNTY CIVIL GRAND JURY QUESTIONNAIRE Pursuant to California Penal Code section 893, the following questions must be answered: STATUTORY QUALIFICATIONS: (Place a check in the appropriate box) No Yes Are you a citizen of the United States? No Yes Are you eighteen years of age or older? No Yes Have been a resident of Tulare County for at least one year prior to the date of this application? No Yes Are you in possession of your natural faculties? Are you of ordinary intelligence and of sound judgment and fair character? No Yes Do you possess a sufficient knowledge of the English language? STATUTORY DISQUALIFICATIONS: (Place a check in the appropriate box): No Yes Are you serving as a trial juror in any court of this State? If Yes, County No Yes Have you been discharged as a grand juror in any court of this State within one year prior to the date of this application? If Yes, County No Yes Have you ever been convicted of malfeasance in office or any felony or other high crime? No Yes Are you currently serving as an elected public official? ________ (initial here) I am interested in serving on the Tulare County Civil Grand Jury for the fiscal year 2021-2022 and I understand the time commitment required If you answeredNOto any STATUTORY QUALIFICATIONSor you answeredYESto any STATUTORY DISQUALIFICATIONS,you do not qualify. There isno need to continue or to returnthe questionnaire. IF QUALIFIED, please continue and complete the questionnaire, returning it to Court Administration –Rm 303 CALIFORNIA RULES OF COURT,Rule 10.625, regarding certain demographic data relating to regular grand jurors. {Please check the appropriate box to the following} (A) Age range, please check the appropriate box: □ 18-25 □26-34 □35-44 □45-54 □55-64 □65-74 □ 75 and over (B) Gender: □ Male □ Female (C) Please indicate your ethnic origin by circling oneof the following (may select more than one):  American Indian or AlaskaNative  Asian  Black or African American  Hispanic/Latino  Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander  White  Other (please specify)  Decline to Answer Place of Residence by Supervisorial District: □ District 1 □District 2 □District 3 □District 4 □District 5 34 Page of 5 THIS QUESTIONNAIRE IS TO ASSIST THE JUDGES OF THE SUPERIOR COURT IN COMPLETING A LIST OF NOMINEES WHICH FAIRLY REPRESENTS A CROSS-SECTION OF OUR COMMUNITY. THIS QUESTIONNAIRE IS TO ASSIST THE JUDGES OF THE SUPERIOR COURT IN COMPLETING A LIST SOME OF THE QUESTIONS THAT MAY SEEM PERSONAL ARE NECESSARY IN ORDER TO ASSURE THE OF NOMINEES WHICH FAIRLY REPRESENTS A CROSS-SECTION OF OUR COMMUNITY. JUDGES THAT THE GROUP THEY NOMINATE, FROM WHICH THE FINAL NAMES WILL BE DRAWN, SOME OF THE QUESTIONS THAT MAY SEEM PERSONAL ARE NECESSARY IN ORDER TO ASSURE THE REPRESENTS VARIOUS AGE GROUPS, ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND ETHNIC BACKGOUNDS. JUDGES THAT THE GROUP THEY NOMINATE, FROM WHICH THE FINAL NAMES WILL BE DRAWN, REPRESENTS VARIOUS AGE GROUPS, ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND ETHNIC BACKGOUNDS. PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY 1. Full Name: Date of Birth: (First) (Middle) (Last) 1. Full Name: Date of Birth: 2. Address (Phy(sF.)ir:st) (Middle) (LCasitt)y: Zip +4: 2. AAddddrreessss ((PMhayisl).): : CCiittyy:: ZZiipp ++44:: RAedsdirdeesnsc (eM Pahiol)n: e: ( ) BCusitiyn:ess Phone: ( ) Zip +4: RCeeslild Penhcoen eP:h o( n e :) ( ) BFauxs iNneusms bPehro: n (e : ( ) ) ECmelali lP Ahodnder:e s (s : ) Fax Number: ( ) Email Address: 3. Occupation: 3. OccupEamtiopnlo: yer: IEfm reptlioreyde,r :p revious occupation If retired, previous occupation 4. Can you afford the time required to be a Civil Grand Juror (approximately 20 hours per week)? 4. Can yIofu n aoftf,o brrdi ethfley tsitmatee rweqhuyi rneodt :t o be a Civil Grand Juror (approximately 20 hours per week)? If not, briefly state why not: 5. Do you have any physical or mental condition which would interfere with your ability to function as a Civil Grand 5. Do you have any physical or mental condition which would interfere with your ability to function as a Civil Grand Juror? If yes, explain briefly WJuhraotr ?a ccommodatIifo nyse sw, oexupldla tihne b Crioeuflryt need to provide to accommodate your physical or mental impairment? e Court need to provide to accommodate your physical or mental impairment? 6. Education (Circle highest grade completed): 6 (or less) 7 8 9 10 11 12 College: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 6. Education (Circle highest grade completed): 6N (aomr lee ossf) schools 7at t e n 8d e d 9a n d 1d0e g r e 1e1s o r 1ce2rtificationC aottlaleingeed:: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Name of schools attended and degrees or certification attained: 7. Clubs or organizations: List any civic, service organizations or any volunteer work to which you belong. 7. Clubs or organizations: List any civic, service organizations or any volunteer work to which you belong. 8. Spouse / Domestic Partner Name: 8. OSpcocuuspea t/i oDno: mestic Partner Name: IOf rcectuirpeadt,i olins:t previous occupation you retired from EIfm reptlioreyde,r :l ist previous occupation you retired from Employer: 9. Are you or any immediate family member an appointed or elected public officer of any public agency? 9. I Af yree sy, oeux polra ainn:y immediate family member an appointed or elected public officer of any public agency? If yes, explain: 10. Are you currently involved in any litigation (law suits) in this county? rrently involved in any litigation (law suits) in this county? 35 of 5 of 5 11. Are you or any of your immediate family members employed by the County of Tulare or any school district within the county? If yes, where? 12. Do you have any significant problems reading or understanding the English Language? 13. Do you have any suggestions, comments or other matters you would like to bring to the judges attention in connection with your application? 14. Please tell us about any special skills or abilities that you have which the judges should know about in considering your application? 15. Please tell us why you are interested in serving on the Tulare County Civil Grand Jury. (Please attach additional pages as needed) 16. Describe any background experience or skills you have which would be helpful to grand jury service (i.e., computer skills, leadership skills, or experience writing/editing reports, working in groups, or conducting investigations or interviews.) Mail in the envelope provided or deliver to: Attention: Civil Grand Jury Tulare County Superior Court 221 S. Mooney Blvd., Room 303 Visalia, CA 93291 Or Fax to: (559) 737-4290 NOTE: Applicants for nomination as a member of the Tulare County Civil Grand Jury are subject to investigation by an appropriate law enforcement agency as to the statutory qualifications for service and the applicant’s ability and suitability for service. In support of my application for selection as a member of the Tulare County Civil Grand Jury, I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing information is true and correct. Signed: Date: 36 Page of 5 TTTTuuuullllaaaarrrreeee CCCCoooouuuunnnnttttyyyy CCCCiiiivvvviiiillll GGGGrrrraaaannnndddd JJJJuuuurrrryyyy FFFFiiiinnnnaaaallll RRRReeeeppppoooorrrrtttt 2222000011119999----2222000022220000 IINN MMEEMMOORRYY Lino Esquio Moran November 18, 1939-January 30, 2020 Lino became involved in the Tulare County Civil Grand Jury in 2004, served as foreman for one term and continued his service until 2018. Thank you for your dedication to the Grand Jury. You will be missed. THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 38 Photo by Mariah Mitchell
• R6
  The four year graduation rate is based on the percentage of students who attend a comprehensive high school and graduate with a regular high school diploma within four years of entering grade nine.
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  CWS has an ombudsman program to assist Resource Families.
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  CWS has a 24 hour hot line to aid Resource Families.
• R9
  Both TCAT and VT have a Capital Budget program that includes the replacement of buses on a scheduled basis. VT is under a federal mandate to convert one-half of its fixed route bus fleet to all electric by 2040.
• R10
  Tulare County Solid Waste Department (TCSWD) – Visalia Landfill: “Not a Stinky Operation” This report recommends that the TCSWD explore a memorandum of understanding with the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office to supply inmate workers for the landfill to ensure it remains self-sustaining and provide additional workforce when needed. This recommendation has been implemented with an agreement with the Sheriff’s office for a work alternative program. Instructions were provided to all entities from which responses were required. All entities with one exception (WPCD) responded in accordance with California Penal Code §933.05. TTTTuuuullllaaaarrrreeee CCCCoooouuuunnnnttttyyyy CCCCiiiivvvviiiillll GGGGrrrraaaannnndddd JJJJuuuurrrryyyy FFFFiiiinnnnaaaallll RRRReeeeppppoooorrrrtttt 2222000011119999----2222000022220000 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 8 Reports GRADUATION NOTHING TO DO WITH CAASPP TEST SCORES
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  Members of the group Caring Cause speak up in board meetings before they are recognized by the Chairman and interrupt speakers during public comment sessions.
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  Do you have any significant problems reading or understanding the English Language?
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  Do you have any suggestions, comments or other matters you would like to bring to the judges attention in connection with your application?
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  Please tell us about any special skills or abilities that you have which the judges should know about in considering your application?
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  Please tell us why you are interested in serving on the Tulare County Civil Grand Jury. (Please attach additional pages as needed)
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  Describe any background experience or skills you have which would be helpful to grand jury service (i.e., computer skills, leadership skills, or experience writing/editing reports, working in groups, or conducting investigations or interviews.) Mail in the envelope provided or deliver to: Attention: Civil Grand Jury Tulare County Superior Court 221 S. Mooney Blvd., Room 303 Visalia, CA 93291 Or Fax to: (559) 737-4290 NOTE: Applicants for nomination as a member of the Tulare County Civil Grand Jury are subject to investigation by an appropriate law enforcement agency as to the statutory qualifications for service and the applicant’s ability and suitability for service. In support of my application for selection as a member of the Tulare County Civil Grand Jury, I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing information is true and correct. Signed: Date: 36 Page of 5 TTTTuuuullllaaaarrrreeee CCCCoooouuuunnnnttttyyyy CCCCiiiivvvviiiillll GGGGrrrraaaannnndddd JJJJuuuurrrryyyy FFFFiiiinnnnaaaallll RRRReeeeppppoooorrrrtttt 2222000011119999----2222000022220000 IINN MMEEMMOORRYY Lino Esquio Moran November 18, 1939-January 30, 2020 Lino became involved in the Tulare County Civil Grand Jury in 2004, served as foreman for one term and continued his service until 2018. Thank you for your dedication to the Grand Jury. You will be missed. THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 38 Photo by Mariah Mitchell