San Benito County 2013-2014 - California Grand Jury Reports

64 pages 3 findings 10 recommendations

Findings & Recommendations 3 findings

F1: agreement that that Marguerite Maze could use the eastern side for an emergency evacuation if needed. Develop an alternative evacuation plan if there was not an agreement to use the

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R1: Subsequent to the change in the ordinance, the position of the CAO was not re-opened to allow those that may now qualify for the position under the amended ordinance.

F2: eastern side of the school's property for the evacuation of the school. -2014

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R2: The amended ordinance adopted lacks any milestones or deadlines for completion of college or university training in public or business administration or related field with a baccalaureate degree and, preferably, a master's degree.

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Based on $36.40 Riverante our survey, the highest rafes are $38.48 Eern found in Lake County, while the San soaquin $41.00 lowest rates are in Sutter County imperial $41.24 Hallte $41.78 Calayeras $42.34 Change $45,41 Sacramento 546.42 Marticen $46 77 Sat Bernarding $47.18 Matiposa $48.25 in Angene. 46.62 San Benito $49.52 Spiano C10 0D Flaces 551.70 ichama. $54.05 Alameda $54.97 Santa Cara $57.63 СЕВОРІЯ $58.54 Verilly 2 $59.89 Marin $60.74 Nevada $61.22 Humbolds $67.43 San Dingo $67.56 Santa Cruz $69.43 Napa $69.59 Santa Harbera $72.03 San Francisco $72.70 Мерпосор 573.69 San Fulls Obbipo $81.57 San Mateo $92.60 1 32.15 596.22 10 10 10 10 $90.00 $80.00 $70.00 ŝ Monthy Rate $60.00 $50.00 $40.00 $30.00 $20.00 $10.00 $0.00 Hollister Gilroy Morgan Hill Gilroy Watsonville Mountain (Proposed) (Current) View $41.51 $86.32 $32.79 $21.55 $22.99 $31.23 Series1 References [1] http://www.sscwd.org/FINAL Strategic Plan Approved 9.13.12.pdf [2] http://www.sscwd.org/June-2013-RMK-WWTP-Update.pdf [3] Proposition 218 Guide for Special Districts, California Special Districts Association, Pub. 2013, http://www.csda.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/2013- CSDA-Prop-218-WEB.pdf [4] WATER AND WASTEWATER RATE STUDY -- August 7, 2013 -- Prepared by Raftelis Financial Consultants, INC. http://www.sscwd.org/Sunnyslope_WWW_Rate_Study_Final_Report_8-7-13.pdf [5] http://www.sscwd.org/SSCWD, General 20Rates & Fees Info as of 12-21-13.pdf [6] 2011 WATER RATE COMPARISON STUDY Data provided by the Sunnyslope County Water District ,600 students. There are five elementary schools (K-5) {note the 6th graders will be moving back to the elementary school in Sept. 2014}, a K-8 school, two middle schools (7-8), a Dual Language Immersion Academy (K-6, Spanish/English) and an Accelerated Achievement Academy (4-8). The Hollister Dual Language Academy became a California distinguished School in 2012. The Accelerated Achievement Academy became a California Distinguished School in 2013. The District employs more than 560 staff members, including certificated and classified employees, substitutes and others. The district provides its employees extensive professional development opportunities for experienced teachers and newly inducted teachers are supported through the Santa Cruz New Teacher Project. Purpose of Inquiry The Hollister School District has an annual school level emergency plan. School inspections were done to evaluate the safety plans and their implementation at each site. Methodology We interviewed the staff of two schools (Marguerite Maze Middle School and Cerra Vista Elementary School). Both schools have an emergency plan that lists individuals responsible for specific areas. We reviewed each plan and the steps to be taken if an emergency occurred. We also discussed programs for future improvement to improve security for students and staff. ) Drills are practiced at least once a month. Code Red Drill b. Monthly meeting on safety c. Completes a classroom check 2) They have trained using the "Lessons from Columbine Training" a. It is a coordinated effort by the Police, Fire and Sheriff's office LOCK-DOWN If parents show up at class-rooms they are directed back to office b. If a threat exists, the principal is called c. Lock-down is initiated d. Code-Red lock-down is announced on the intercom All doors and window blinds are closed are locked e. 4) Resource officer is at school 5-days a week at Cerra Vista but not at Maze a. Maze does have a full time campus monitor that is constantly patrolling the grounds and is the first line of defense of an unauthorized person on the campus 5) All classrooms have porta-potti, water and snacks 6) When do parents pick up kids? a. There is a plan for parents to pick up kids i. At an off-site for Cerra Vista but not a Marguerite Maze Middle School b. Cerra Vista School Office uses a "rolling-cart" with contact information whereas Maze has computer and phone accessibility to all of their students contact information Maze's Principal now has Tablet computer with attendance records c. 7) With an extended Lock-Down, teachers are updated by cell-phone for both schools a. Children are not allowed to use cell-phones during lock-down Teachers in the room collect cell phones b. -2014 Automated Phone System The schools have an automated phone system that will be activated contacting all parents/guardians informing them of the lockdown and advising them not to come to school. They will be advised, when the threat is over, as to the pick-up location for getting their children. Programs In effect Both schools visited have installed the Lock Blok on doors as an extra protection. (See flyer) Findings and Recommendations

Additional Recommendations 8

Not linked to specific findings.

R3: In support of their process of hiring a CAO in the fall of 2013, the Board of Supervisors did in fact amend the ordinance for the CAO position specifically to accommodate the lack of education of their preferred candidate.

R4: The amendment to the ordinance appears to make San Benito County the only county in California that does not require at least a Bachelor's degree for the position of CAO.

R5: The BOS has the authority to set and amend county laws and ordinances as they see fit.

R6: Neither the original nor amended ordinance mandates the "college/university training" be from an accredited institution. The BOS has full discretion to hire the person of their choice as CAO, regardless of whether or

R7: not they meet the requirements of the ordinance. If citizens believe the BOS has acted inappropriately, their recourse is through the ballot box.

R8: and a manager of the 1867 lid was til Kommune itse til Samela es Banda averal parent at people passer to the ented 10 . V0. 20 20 3 -761 The Relation of the Party of the Party of the Party of the Party of the Party of the Party of the Party of the Party of the Party of the Party of the Party of the Party of the Party of the Party of the Party of the Party o Hollister California 95024 PHONE CALLS AND FAXES ARE NOT ACCEPTED. THIS PROCEDURE IS TO ASSURE THAT ALL COMPLAINTS REMAIN STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY. NAME OF PERSON PRESENTING THIS COMPLAINT — PERSON OR AGENCY ABOUT WHICH COMPLAINT IS MADE __ PHONE _____ NAME ____ POSITION OR OFFICE HELD BY PERSON NAMED IN COMPLAINT _ IS COMPLAINT WITH A GOVERNMENT AGENCY AND NOT ONE PERSON? YES \square NO \square IF YES, WHAT GOVERNMENT AGENCY? NATURE OF COMPLAINT Note: if you need more space, please use the back of this form or attach additional page(s). COMPLAINT CONTACTS: What other persons or agencies have you contacted about this problem? ACTION REQUESTED: Please describe in detail, what action you would like the San Benito County Grand Jury to take. "This information is true, correct and complete to the best of my knowledge." _____ DATE __ NAME _ _____ CITY ____ STATE ___ ZIP __ ADDRESS - _____ SIGNATURE ____ PHONE Please see reverse side for additional instructions Hollister, California 95024 NO SE ACEPTAN LLAMADAS TELÉFONICAS O FAXES. ESTE PROCEDIMIENTO ES PARA ASEGURAR QUE TODAS LAS DENUNCIAS PERMANECEN ESTRICTAMENTE PRIVADAS. POR FAVOR ESCRIBA EN LETRA DE MOLDE O ESCRIBIR A MÁQUINA. Who still upon hard a pales, it was a facility NOMBRE DE LA PERSONA PRESENTADO ESTA DENUNCIA: ______ PERSONA O AGENCIA DE LA QUE SE ESTÁ ENTABLANDO LA DENUNCIA_____ NOMBRE____________________________________ PUESTO O ADMINISTRACIÓN QUE SOSTIENE LA PERSONA NOMBRADA EN LA DENUNCIA ¿LA DENUNCIA ES CON UNA AGENCIA GUBERNAMENTAL Y NO UNA PERSONA? SI NO SI ES SI, ¿QUÉ AGENCIA GUBERNAMENTAL?_____ NATURALEZA DE LA DENUNCIA_____ Nota: si necesita más espacio, por favor incluya otra hoja a esta forma CONTACTOS DE DENUNCIA: ¿Con que otra(s) persona(s) o agencia(s) se ha comunicado con respecto a este problema? QUE ACCIÓN SE SOLICITA: Por favor describa en detalle que acción quiere UD. que tome el Gran Jurado del Condado San Benito. "Esta información es verdadera, correcta, y completa a lo mejor de mi conocimiento." NOMBRE FECHA _____CIUDAD_____ESTADO DOMICILIO CÓDIGO POSTAL TELÉFONO_ FIRMA 100 - (40) . - . e. × .

R13-15: days. There is a need for individual lockers for detainees personal items. Food Service The JH has an attractive, clean, multi-use dining area. The facility contracts with Aramark Food Services to prepare and deliver three meals a day to the facility. Meals are at 7:30AM, 12:30PM and 3:30 PM. Medical Service There is a registered nurse on duty from 9:00AM to 1:00PM. JH contracts with a medical provider for assistance at other times. Educational Services JH provides educational instruction and support through the Pinnacle Court School, which is staffed by one teacher, one classroom aide and one JH instructor officer. Students are placed on individual learning plans, working at their own pace. They receive four hours of instruction daily, Monday through Friday. The number of students in the classes may vary. Instruction is also provided for special education students. Maintenance There is no maintenance staff; however the JH staff and detainees voluntarily assume responsibility for on-going maintenance, repairs and daily janitorial duties sometimes at their own out of pocket expense. Juvenile Hall Facilities The JH includes an intake area, day room, school room, administrative offices, laundry room, storage area and courtroom. The overall appearance is clean, neat, up-dated, spacious and youth-friendly. There is a metal detector in place. They have a check in and out system so the detainees are responsible for keeping their room clean. The computer system has been upgraded. They also provide a movie night. They seem to be lacking in sufficient cameras in the outside recreational area. The control room has a temperature control problem. ) The recreation area at JH is not functional as a safe area for the detainees. The concrete area uneven leading to possible injury if one is not careful. The grassy area is infested with gophers, making any type of physical activity in that area extremely unsafe. The condition of the recreational area may be in violation of California Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities: Article 8 – Section 1105. (see attached pictures) F2) JH does not have a contracted Dental Service. F3) In the educational component, the educator is able to get work lesson plans for detainees from all schools except San Benito High School. This deprives detainees from SBHS from getting instruction at the level they were receiving. F4) There is not a regularly scheduled maintenance program for JH F5) The last meal for detainees is 3:30PM. This leaves sixteen (16) hours between dinner and breakfast for receiving any nutritional substances. Recommendations R1) We recommend some basic improvements be made to the recreational area. Exercise and exposure to the outside air is an important factor in the health and attitude of an incarcerated person. The revitalizing of this area should be a work project for SBC Public Works, as well as an ongoing maintenance program. R2) Contract for an onsite Dental program or combine Dental Program with the SBC Jail. R3) Request from San Benito High School that they provide work lesson plans for detainees from SBHS. R4) Contract with an outside maintenance firm or have SBC Public Works schedule maintenance at the JH. :00PM lights out. R5) Response Required The California Penal Code 933(c) and 933.05 requires a response to the findings and recommendations made in this final report be delivered to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court. The following affected agency shall respond to all relevant findings and recommendations. The affected agencies are: San Benito County Chief Probation Officer (responses required within 60 days) . San Benito County Board of Supervisors (responses required within 90 days) . San Benito High School Superintendent (responses required within 60 days) . na Marin I att. dual Color midmol to sineral mingra - P. P. markés er m. P. navét Léré vila

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