Ventura County Grand Jury
2021-2022
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Findings & Recommendations
15 findings
F01:
The Grand Jury finds that mental health problems among youth are widespread, severe and have long-term repercussions.
F02:
The Grand Jury finds that mental health issues can begin in childhood and, if left unaddressed, can continue into adulthood.
F03:
The Grand Jury finds that the school setting is an effective venue to provide mental health services and early mental health intervention.
F04:
The Grand Jury finds that the well-being of students affects their academic performance and success in school.
F05:
The Grand Jury finds that Wellness Centers reduce stress and anxiety, increase feelings of safety and improve academic performance in students.
F06:
The Grand Jury finds that school-based Wellness Centers improve children's access to mental health services.
F07:
The Grand Jury finds that Ventura County has a shortage of mental health professionals at schools.
F08:
The Grand Jury finds that Oxnard Union High School District has established a Wellness Center in each of its nine high schools.
F09:
The Grand Jury finds that there are Wellness Centers in 18 out of 32 Ventura County public high schools.
F10:
The Grand Jury finds that there are no Wellness Centers in Ventura County public middle schools.
Related Recommendations (1)
R02:
The Grand Jury recommends that by June 30, 2025, VCBH in collaboration with VCOE, develop a strategy to expand the Wellness Center pilot program into Ventura County public middle schools. (F-01, F-02, F-03,
F11:
The Grand Jury finds that CVUSD’s utilization of college-level mental health interns is a method for supplementing mental health staff at each of its five high schools. Mental Health Services and Wellness Centers in VC Schools 9
F12:
The Grand Jury finds that Ventura County school districts have obtained time-limited funding for initial establishment of Wellness Centers.
F13:
The Grand Jury finds that current funding for Wellness Centers in Ventura County schools is not adequate for long-term sustainability.
Related Recommendations (1)
R03:
The Grand Jury recommends that pursuant to Wellness Center continuity and expansion VCOE, Conejo Valley Unified School District, Simi Valley Unified School District, and Ventura Unified School District seek and obtain sustainable funding from public and private sources. (F-12, F-13,
F14:
The Grand Jury finds that school districts in other California counties have successfully claimed Medi-Cal MH MAA matching funds to finance school- based mental health services.
F15:
The Grand Jury finds that Medi-Cal MH MAA is under-utilized as a funding source for mental health services by Ventura County school districts. RECOMMENDATIONS
Related Recommendations (1)
R04:
The Grand Jury recommends that pursuant to Wellness Center continuity and expansion, VCOE, Conejo Valley Unified School District, Simi Valley Unified School District, and Ventura Unified School District create an infrastructure to claim Medi-Cal MH MAA funds for Wellness Centers. (F-12, F-13. F-14, F-15) RESPONSES Responses required from: The following elected officer within 60 days: Ventura County Superintendent of Schools (F-01, F-02, F-03, F-04, F-05, F-06,
Findings & Recommendations
9 findings
F01:
The Grand Jury finds that cybersecurity of both IT and SCADA systems is essential to safe and effective delivery of water.
F02:
The Grand Jury finds inconsistent levels of cybersecurity for IT systems among the investigated water providers.
F03:
The Grand Jury finds inconsistent levels of cybersecurity for SCADA systems among the investigated water providers.
F04:
The Grand Jury finds that the level of training on cybersecurity is inconsistent among the investigated water providers.
F05:
The Grand Jury finds that the level and frequency of cybersecurity assessments are inconsistent among the investigated water providers.
F06:
The Grand Jury finds that knowledge of cyber incident reporting requirements is inadequate among the investigated water providers.
F07:
The Grand Jury finds that there is insufficient information exchange among the interviewed water providers regarding cybersecurity threats, attacks, protections and remedies.
F08:
The Grand Jury finds that there is insufficient awareness among public water providers of available government expert cybersecurity services and support for water provider systems.
F09:
The Grand Jury finds that not all the investigated water providers’ business recovery plans addressed recovery from a cyber incident. RECOMMENDATIONS