Mendocino County Grand Jury • 2009-2010 • Agency Response

Paul A. Tichinin, Superintendent of Schools*

Published: July 19, 2010 3 pages
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Note: Missing finding numbers detected: F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8, F15, F16, F17, F19, F20, F21, F22, F24, F25, F26, F27, F28, F29

Findings and Recommendations 10 findings

F1
I have no knowledge of the complaint referenced by the grand jury. Based on my experience and knowledge of the organization I disagree with this assertion.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
we are governed by the Rodda Act (effective July 1, 1976) which requires the employer and employee to meet and negotiate, thereby creating a collective bargaining atmosphere for public school employers. This recommendation is a negotiated item and will not be implemented.
F9
I have no knowledge about the allegations made by the grand jury. Based on my experience and knowledge of the organization I disagree with this assertion.
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R9
can attend and address the County Board. This recommendation is a negotiated item and will not be implemented. It is
F10
No one has reported to me a concern about how they were treated by a supervisor. Based on my experience and knowledge of the organization I disagree with this assertion.
Related Recommendations (1)
R10
not a reasonable request nor is it within the jurisdiction of the grand jury. ì In closing, I am extremely disappointed in this investigation and report by the Mendocino County Grand Jury. In the past, I have had the opportunity to meet with members of the Grand Jury to discuss their concerns, gather requested information and provide information about the K-12 educational system in Mendocino County. At no point was I interviewed about the allegations or cause for this investigation. In the past, I have experienced a positive and productive relationship with the Grand Jury and welcomed the opportunity to share information and participate in their fact
F11
I have no information or knowledge regarding this allegation. Based on my experience and knowledge of the organization I disagree with this assertion.
No recommendations for this finding
F12
I have no information or knowledge regarding this allegation. Based on my experience and knowledge of the organization I disagree with this assertion.
No recommendations for this finding
F13
Disagree with the statement that "salary decreases and layoffs without proportional decreases in management staff and their salaries" as management staff took a larger percentage reduction than any other employee group at MCOE in 2009/10 Disagree with the statement "employees reported experiencing retaliation if they
No recommendations for this finding
F14
utilized the grievance process". I am unaware of any incidents of retaliation or grievances. Disagree as no grievances were filed in 2009.
No recommendations for this finding
F18
Disagree as this is a subjective statement and there are a variety of variables that
No recommendations for this finding
F23
determine public participation in board meetings. The SELPA through the Superintendent's Policy Council allocates funds to school
No recommendations for this finding
F30
districts and then the school district determines their own budget for special education services. Unable to respond to the findings numbered: 1, 9, 10, 11, 12
No recommendations for this finding

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