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Monterey County Office of Education
Leadership, Support and Service to Prepare All Students for Success
Dr. Deneen Guss, County Superintendent of Schools
The Monterey County Board of Education, the Monterey County School Boards Association and Monterey County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Nancy Kotowski hosted the bi-annual Monterey County Educational Leadership Summit for newly elected and continuing school district board trustees and their superintendents from Monterey County’s 24 school districts and two community college districts on November 16, 2017 at the Inn at Spanish Bay in Pebble Beach.
This unique professional development retreat experience was specifically tailored for Monterey County governance teams and their superintendents to collaborate and prepare for the many changes in education that school districts are facing.
The Educational Leadership Summit program included two general sessions and several breakout sessions that were designed to increase the knowledge and capacity of board members to effectively govern their local schools. The keynote addresses during general sessions were given by Jack O'Connell, Partner, Capitol Advisors Group and Former State Superintendent of Schools and Dr. Francisco Jimenez, Author and Professor at Santa Clara University.
Below is a list of Summit sessions and links to session materials.
Welcome Keynote: Keys to Effective Leadership and Governance: Lessons Learned
Jack O'Connell, Partner, Capitol Advisors Group and Former State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Luncheon Keynote: The Importance of Multicultural Literacy
Dr. Francisco Jimenez, Author of "The Circuit" and Professor at Santa Clara University
Watch video of Presentation: The Importance of Multicultural Literacy
Understanding the Legal Requirements of School Boards and Board Members
Marguerite Leoni, Partner, Nielsen Merksamer Parrinello Gross and Leoni, LLP
Hilary Gibson, Associate, Nielsen Merksamer Parrinello Gross and Leoni, LLP
Watch video of Presentation: Understanding the Legal Requirements of School Boards and Board Members
The Bully, The Bullied, and The Not-So-Innocent Bystander
Barbara Coloroso, Author, Speaker, and Consultant on Bullying
Watch video of Presentation: The Bully, The Bullied, and The Not-So-Innocent Bystander
View The Bully, The Bullied, and The Not-So-Innocent Bystander workshop handout (PDF)
The Shift to Future Ready: Technology Integration and Innovative School Programs
Featured Speaker: Thomas C. Murray, Future Ready Schools
Behind the Numbers: Where California Stands in School Funding and What School Districts Can Do to Inform Public Perceptions of Education
Presenters: Susan Henry and Mike Ambrose, California School Boards Association
Download Behind the Numbers workshop PowerPoint presentation
California's Fiscal and Political Outlook for K-12 Education and Legislative Overview
Presenters: Jack O'Connell and Gerry Shelton, Capitol Advisors Group
The Role of Equity: California's New Accountability and Continuous Improvement System
Presenters: Edwin Javius, Ed Equity, Inc. and Dr. Rey Reyes, Monterey County Office of Education
Board Relations and Developing Cohesive, Effective Governance Teams
Presenter: Tom Manniello, Partner, Lozano Smith Attorneys at Law
Watch video of Presentation: Board Relations and Developing Cohesive, Effective Governance Teams
View Board Relations and Developing Cohesive, Effective Governance Teams workshop handout (PDF)
Preparing K-12 Students for the Rigors of College: What Districts Need to Do
Presenters: Scott Hill and David Moniz, The College Board, Western Regional Office
View Preparing K-12 Students for the Rigors of College: Coherent Acceleration handout
Raising Results for English Learners
Presenters: Gustavo Gonzales and Gina Garcia-Smith, California Department of Education
Watch video of Presentation: Raising Results for English Learners
View Raising Results for English Learners: Road Map handout
View Raising Results for English Learners: Guidance Document handout
A Focus on Undocumented Students: Ensuring a Safe and Affirming Learning Environment for All Students
Presenter: Mary T. Hernandez, Attorney, Garcia Hernandez Sawhney, LLP
Human Trafficking Happens Here: Identifying and Responding to Human Trafficking
Presenters: Deborah Pembrook, Coalition to End Human Trafficking
Patty Hernandez, J.D., Monterey County Department of Social Services
Lauren McFarlin, Archer Child Advocacy Center
How Not To Be A Terrible School Board Member
Author: Richard E. Mayer
View How Not To Be A Terrible School Board Member on Amazon.com
A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors:
Thank you to our sponsors for their generous donations.
We appreciate our sponsors' commitment to the success of our children and for believing that one of the best ways to ensure their success is to educate and equip school board members and superintendents with the knowledge, tools, and relationships they need to make good, informed, and collaborative decisions.
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Accessibility Statement | Non-discrimination Policy | Sexual Harassment Policy | Uniform Complaint Procedures | Title IX NotificationCopyright © 2014 Monterey County Office of Education | WebMaster | Contact MCOE: 831.755.0300 | 901 Blanco Circle, Salinas, CA 93901
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Title IX - Sex-Based Discrimination is Prohibited
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”) is a federal law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in all educational programs and activities, including athletic programs. No person shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity operated by the Monterey County Office of Education. Title IX protects all participants in the County’s educational programs and activities, including students, parents, employees, and job applicants. The Monterey County Office of Education does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Discrimination on the basis of sex can include sexual harassment and sexual violence.
In addition to Title IX, the California Education Code prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in schools. (California Education Code §§ 220-221.1.) Other state and federal laws also prohibit discrimination and ensure equality in education. Please refer to Board Policies 5145.3 and Administrative Regulations 5145.3 for more information on the Monterey County Office of Education’s anti-discrimination policies.
You have the following rights under Title IX, to the extent applicable at the Monterey County Office of Education:
The Monterey County Office of Education has a responsibility to respond promptly and effectively to sex-based discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual violence. If the Monterey County Office of Education knows or reasonably should know about sex discrimination, it must take action to eliminate the sex discrimination, prevent its recurrence, and address its effects. The Monterey County Office of Education must resolve complaints of sex discrimination promptly and equitably. Information on filing a complaint alleging sex-based discrimination is below, including contact information for the County’s Title IX Coordinator.
For more information specific to anti-discrimination in Monterey County Office of Education employment, please contact the Title IX Coordinator.
Learn more about your rights under Title IX:
Review related Monterey County Office of Education policies and regulations
The Monterey County Office of Education has a Title IX Coordinator who oversees the County’s compliance with Title IX requirements and promotes sex equity in the County’s programs. Contact the County’s Title IX Coordinator:
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Title IX Coordinator
831.784.4195
lbutler@montereycoe.org
Assistant Superintendent of Student Services, Title IX Coordinator
831.755.1405
evela@montereycoe.org
The Uniform Complaint Procedure is available on the Human Resources Forms page.
If you need assistance putting your complaint in writing, please contact the Human Resources Department for Personnel related complaints and the Student Services Department for Student related complaints. You may file a complaint anonymously, but the County Office of Education’s ability to investigate and respond may be limited by a lack of information.
You may also file a discrimination complaint with the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. For more information, visit the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights website. The electronic complaint form for the Office for Civil Rights is available on the Office for Civil Rights' Website. Contact the Office for Civil Rights at:
San Francisco Office Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education
50 United Nations Plaza
San Francisco, CA 94102
Telephone: 415.486.5555
Fax: 415.486.5570
TDD: 800.877.8339
Email: ocr.sanfrancisco@ed.gov
For information about how to file other types of complaints and the procedures for those complaints, please contact the Human Resources Department at Monterey County Office of Education at 831.784.4195.
A complaint alleging unlawful discrimination or retaliation must be filed no later than six months from the date the discrimination or retaliation occurred, or six months from when the complainant first learned of the unlawful discrimination. The Superintendent or designee may extend this timeline by up to ninety days for good cause, upon written request by the complainant setting forth the reasons for the extension.
Complaints filed under the County’s Uniform Complaint Procedure will be investigated and a decision made within sixty calendar days of the County’s receipt, unless the complainant agrees to an extension. The County’s compliance officer or designee may interview alleged victims, alleged offenders, and relevant witnesses. The compliance officer may review available records, statements, or notes related to the complaint, including evidence or information received from the parties during the investigation. The compliance officer may visit reasonably accessible locations where discrimination is alleged to have occurred. As appropriate, the County’s compliance officer periodically will inform the parties of the status of the investigation. The complainant will be notified when a decision is made.
Complaints that are not filed under the County’s Uniform Complaint Procedure will be investigated and decided pursuant to the applicable procedure.
For complaints filed under the Uniform Complaint Procedure, the compliance officer will prepare and send a final written decision to the complainant and respondent, if any, within 60 calendar days of the County’s receipt of the complaint (unless this deadline is extended by mutual agreement).
The complainant or respondent may appeal the County’s decision within fifteen calendar days to the California Department of Education. The appeal must specify the reason for the appeal and whether the County’s facts are incorrect and/or the law is misapplied. The appeal must include a copy of the original complaint to the Monterey County Office of Education and a copy of the County’s decision. For more information, visit the California Department of Education’s webpage on Uniform Complaint Procedures.
For complaints alleging unlawful discrimination based on state law, the complainant may pursue available civil law remedies, including seeking assistance from mediation centers or public/private interest attorneys, sixty calendar days after filing an appeal with the California Department of Education. (California Education Code § 262.3.) Note that this sixty day moratorium does not apply to complaints seeking injunctive relief in state courts or to discrimination complaints based on federal law. (California Education Code § 262.3.)
Complaints may also be filed with the United States Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, within 180 days of the alleged discrimination. For contact information, see the section above on “How do I file a complaint of sex discrimination?” and/or visit U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights website.
If the compliance officer finds that a complaint has merit, the Monterey County Office of Education will take appropriate corrective action.
For more information regarding Title IX and sex equity in education or in Monterey County Office of Education employment, please contact the County’s Title IX Coordinator.
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Title IX Coordinator
831.784.4195
lbutler@montereycoe.org
Assistant Superintendent of Student Services, Title IX Coordinator
831.755.1405
evela@montereycoe.org