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Mendocino County Grand Jury
• 2004-2005
Round Valley Unified School District – a School Board Left Behind
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Findings and Recommendations 9 findings
F1
Page 79
The approximate cost to incarcerate an inmate in a Conservation Camp is $10,000 annually compared to $50,000 annually at a higher security State prison.
Related Recommendations (4)
R1
Page 79
The Grand Jury recommends that RVUSD School Board adequately staff and support special education programs which identify and assist special education students at an early age. (Findings 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 17, 25, 26, 36, 37, 38, 39).
R4
Page 79
The Grand Jury recommends that RVUSD establish and support a Parent-Teacher Association. (Findings 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 25, 26, 38, 39).
R6
Page 79
The Grand Jury recommends that RVUSD should make as much use as possible of the free services of The Northern California Diagnostic Center to identify and assist special education students. (Findings 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 36).
R25
Page 81
The Grand Jury recommends that RVUSD develop and use web-based informational resources to communicate with all concerned parties, and to network with others who share a concern for special education. (Findings 1, 3, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30, 32, 33).
F2
Page 79
Inmate contributions to the community more than offset the cost of their incarceration. When inmates are not fighting fires they are available to do community work projects.
Related Recommendations (2)
R2
Page 79
The Grand Jury recommends that parents of special education students maintain files with all paperwork associated with their child’s education. (Findings 2, 3, 4).
R3
Page 79
The Grand Jury recommends that parents take a proactive and participatory role in the education of their children. (Findings 2, 3, 4, 6, 17, 19, 20, 23, 25, 38, 39).
F3
Page 79
Inmates at Parlin Fork help support the Make a Wish Foundation by making and donating craft items, sold to the public over the past five years for over $100,000.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
Page 79
The seventeen-man crews are available at nominal rates to any tax-supported entity.
Related Recommendations (1)
R15
Page 80
The Grand Jury recommends that RVUSD develop a calendar and tracking system to assure that all important deadlines are met. (Findings 4, 21, 22, 25, 29, 30, 32, 40).
F5
Page 79
Chamberlain Creek has a complete wood working shop and makes many types of cabinets and signs for city, county and State government.
No recommendations for this finding
F6
Page 79
Parlin Fork operates their own sawmill and provides lumber for various projects.
No recommendations for this finding
F7
Page 79
The Mendocino County Bookmobile serves both camps and is highly valued by the inmates.
Related Recommendations (2)
R8
Page 79
The Grand Jury recommends that RVUSD develop policies, procedures and incentive programs to attract and retain qualified Special Education teachers and staff that are certified to teach more than one subject or grade level, and that bring skills and qualities which make them a good fit in this unique community. (Findings 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 23).
R9
Page 79
The Grand Jury recommends that administrators consider recruiting candidates with rural backgrounds or with personal characteristics or educational experiences that predispose them to live in rural areas. (Findings 7, 8, 9, 13, 14).
F8
Page 79
Inmates do most of the jobs required to run the camps.
No recommendations for this finding
F9
Page 79
No tobacco products will be allowed in the camps after July 1, 2005. This will apply to staff as well as inmates.
No recommendations for this finding
Additional Recommendations 3
These recommendations are not explicitly linked to specific findings.
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R5Page 79The Grand Jury recommends that MCOE assert to the fullest extent its power to oversee, regulate and influence the RVUSD to be more effective in carrying out its mission and protecting students’ welfare. (All Findings).
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R7Page 79The Grand Jury recommends that the School Board and community members avail themselves of the free training offered through organizations such as MCOE, SELPA, and CASBA. (Finding 1, 3, 5, 10, 11, 12, 15, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 38, 39, 40W).
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R10Page 80The Grand Jury recommends that MCOE Human Resources Department conduct a
Comments 2
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CO1 Page 79The Grand Jury believes that we are indeed fortunate to have these camps in our county. The fire crews may be the first on a fire scene and may be the last to leave. The fire crews are to be applauded for their efforts, which contribute to the safety and fire protection of our communities. Parlin Fork and Chamberlain Creek Conservation Camps are well maintained, well organized and are an important and valuable asset to Mendocino County. Response Required Board of Supervisors Response Requested Director, Parlin Fork Conservation Camp, California Division of Forestry Director, Chamberlain Creek Conservation Camp, California Division of Forestry Director, California Department of Corrections Page 78 of 245
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CO2 Page 80Round Valley Unified School District – A School Board Left Behind (June 22, 2005) Summary Based on a citizen’s complaint regarding compliance with law governing special education received in March of 2003 which was the subject of Grand Jury investigations last year as well as this, the 2004-2005 Mendocino County Grand Jury examined issues pertaining to Special Education Services in Round Valley Unified School District (RVUSD) in Covelo. Following this report is Appendix II with more general information about Special Education.