Santa Clara County Grand Jury
• 2008-2009
MAR 26 2010 The Honorable Jamie Jacobs-May Presiding Judge David H. Yamasa Chief Executive Officer Santa Clara County
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Findings and Recommendations 6 findings
F1
Lakeside Joint School District disagrees with this finding. Lakeside Trustees receive no compensation whatsoever. Travel and conference expenses are inimical; in fact none have been claimed for many years. We are unaware ofthe practices of other districts.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
Will not be implemented because it is not warranted.
F2
Lakeside Joint School District disagrees with this finding. The Lakeside Superintendent/Principal is the lowest paid superintendent in Santa Clara County. In any event, School Boards face considerable challenges in attracting and retaining qualified personnel in the high profile position of superintendent. The high cost of living in the Silicon Valley necessitates an effort to offer the most robust compensation possible. We are unaware of all of the practices of other districts.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
This recommendation will be partially implemented. Superintendent compensation is reviewed annually as a part ofthe annual performance appraisal ofthe superintendent.
F3
Lakeside Joint School District disagrees with this finding. Lakesides superintendent compensation is in proportion to the size ofthe district. We are unaware of the practices of other districts.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
This recommendation, while irrelevant to the Lakeside Joint School District, describes current practice.
F4
Lakeside Joint School District disagrees with this finding. The tenure of a superintendent at Lakeside far exceeds the average for California. Costs associated with recruitment are amortized over many years. Lakeside consistently uses the lowest cost vendor in the industry. We are unaware ofthe practices of other districts.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
Will not be implemented because it is not warranted.
F5
Lakeside Joint School District disagrees with this finding. While we are unaware of all ofthe legal needs of other districts, litigation is a large part ofthe operation of a school district in 2010. Lakeside selects legal counsel on the basis ofthe issue at hand. Costs are based on complexity and time involved.
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
This recommendation is partially implemented. We do employ the Santa Clara County Counsel.
F6
Lakeside Joint School District disagrees with the finding because it is based on an erroneous assumption that superintendent costs should be justified on a per student basis.
Related Recommendations (1)
R6
This recommendation has been considered several times in the area where the Lakeside Joint School District operates. Each time voters have resoundingly rejected it. School Districts have a strong preference for local control. Lakeside does not rule out the consideration of a "consolidation".