Dr. Deneen Guss, County Superintendent of Schools
District Services
In This Section
District Services and Countywide Safety Program
- Comprehensive School Safety Plan Verification
- School Safety and Emergency Resources
- General Services Division Catalog of Services to Districts
- Monterey County School District Transportation Contact List
Comprehensive School Safety Plan Verification
Per Education Code 32280, schools must adopt a Comprehensive School Safety Plan (CSSP) that meets the requirements of Education Code 32281-32289, and this plan must be LEA Board approved and updated by the School Site Council by March 1 of each year.
The Monterey County Office of Education must verify that safety plans have been completed for the current year, and that each plan contains the required elements as listed in Education Code 32281-32289.
Below are the verification forms that schools must complete and return to the Monterey County Office of Education on an annual basis.
2022 - 2023 Forms
Link to Form A
Schools with their own School Safety Plan
Link to Form B
Small school districts with a district-wide Safety Plan
Link to California Department of Education (CDE) Comprehensive School Safety Plan Checklist
School sites may submit completed forms to the General Services and Business Support office by email at dfort@montereycoe.org, or by fax to (831) 753-7888 with attention to Darren Fort.
School Safety and Emergency Resources
Overview of Safe Schools and Emergency Operations Planning
The Monterey County Office of Education (MCOE) provides leadership for the development of school emergency and safety plans through the Department of General Services.
The MCOE continues its efforts to coordinate a countywide effort to standardize procedures for crisis management and emergency response.
The County has adopted the training program know as (A.L.I.C.E) Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate to update our response mechanism for Active Shooter.
The Monterey County Office of Education and the Monterey County Sheriff's Office have established a School Safety Workgroup comprised of the County Office Of Emergency Services (OES) the County Emergency Communications Center, Local/Regional Fire, EMS, and Federal, State, and Local Law Enforcement agencies.
The group has developed goals and strategies to help enhance the safety of school sites throughout Monterey County such as:
- Potential partnerships for school resource officers
- Critical Incident training / preparedness
- Infrastructure security / hardening needs
- Surveillance Needs
- New Technology (smart CCTV, Shot Spotter, Emergency Alert Applications, etc.)
Comprehensive School Safety and Emergency Crisis Response Plans
Local Education Agencies (LEAs) in California are mandated under Education Code 32280 to develop a comprehensive school safety plan that is updated annually.
The components of a comprehensive school safety plan include district specific administrative regulations and policies tied to safety, specialized instructional programs that promote equity, health and human services, and a school site and district level emergency crisis response plan.
A school site and district level emergency crisis response plan must align with the Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) (as required by the Petris Bill, California Government Code Section 8607) as well as the National Incident Management System (NIMS), established in the wake of 9/11 as part of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and subsequent Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD 5).
SEMS and NIMS have five major components for addressing emergencies across all sectors.
- Incident Command System (ICS): The primary management system required of all agencies in the state of California.
- Mutual aid agreements: Established agreements between similar fire jurisdictions, city and county law enforcement agencies.
- Multiple agency coordination: Allows diverse organizations to work and communicate together effectively.
- Operational Areas: Establishes overall command and control for the incident.
- Satellite Linkages: Establishes priority communication systems.
Preparedness
As a result of lessons learned from school shootings, hurricanes, terrorist attacks, severe storms and other multi-hazards impacting schools, President Obama signed the Presidential Policy Directive 8 (PPD-8) in March of 2011, describing a uniform approach to developing school emergency operation plans aligned with all other national preparedness efforts.
For more details, or to volunteer to assist with the plan update please contact:
Darren Fort
Senior Director of Maintenance Operations & Transportation
Monterey County Office of Education
Phone: (831) 755-6423 | dfort@montereycoe.org
General Services Division Catalog of Services to Districts
Services to Districts
- Facilities and Planning
- Maintenance Operations Training and Support
- Transportation Training and Support
Facilities and Planning
Contact
Darren Fort
Senior Director of Maintenance Operations & Transportation
Phone: 831-755-6423
Fax: 831-753-7888
Email: dfort@montereycoe.org
Description of Services
The MCOE General Services and Business Support Division can serve as a liaison for the 24 school districts for state and federal funding. The department has the capacity to provide a much needed resource to districts at a fraction of the cost charged by consultants. Some of the services offered are listed below. Other services are available upon request.
- State Building Program Assistance
- Office of Public School Construction (OPSC)
- Qualified Zone Academy Bonds (QZAB)
- New Construction, Modernization, Facility and Financial Hardship
- Determination of Eligibility
- Form(s)
- 50-01 District/COE Enrollment Projections/Certification
- 50-04 Application for Funding
- 50-05 Fund Release Authorization
- 50-06 Expenditure Reporting
- Project Documentation and Fiscal Organization for OPSC Project Audit Closeout and Budget Tracking
- Division of State Architect (DSA) & California Dept. of Education (CDE)
- DSA project closeouts and Title 24 compliance
- CDE applications
- Office of Public School Construction (OPSC)
- Federal Building Program Assistance
- Qualified Zone Academy Bonds (QZAB)
- Academy Grant Application
- Building your programming
- Audit and Expenditure Reporting
- Qualified Zone Academy Bonds (QZAB)
- Fair and Equitable Bidding Assistance
- California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Procedure’s (CUPCCA)
- Establish policies and protocols
- Develop board resolution for CUPCCA
- Public noticing and procurement requirements
- Annual Binder
- Pre-Qualification of contractors
- California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Procedure’s (CUPCCA)
- Formal (Traditional) Bidding Practices
- Establish policies and procedures for standardizing project delivery methods
- Develop consortium of pre-qualified tradespersons
- AB566 and AB1565 Contractor Pre-qualification Implementation
- Labor Compliance Monitoring
- Department of Industrial Relations (DIR)
- Mandated requirement of certified payroll reporting
- PWC-100 Forms on all projects above $1,000
- Department of Industrial Relations (DIR)
- Williams Inspection and Facilities Inspection Tool
- Facility Inspection Tool Training
- Site Inspections for Williams Legislation (FIT)
How we Charge?
| Service Provided | Hourly Rate | Flat Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Prepare OPSC Documents | A fee for service(s) as established in MOU | |
| Prepare DSA/CDE Documents | A fee for service(s) as established in MOU | |
| Prepare/Assist in Contracts and District Policies | A fee for service(s) as established in MOU | |
| Williams FIT | A fee for service(s) as established in MOU | |
| Training of District Staff A fee | A fee for service(s) as established in MOU | |
Maintenance Operations Training and Support
Contact
Darren Fort
Director of Maintenance, Operations and Transportation
| Phone | 831.755.6423 |
|---|---|
| Fax | 831.753.7888 |
| dfort@montereycoe.org |
Description of Services
General Services strives to maintain a physical environment that supports a clean and safe instructional program for staff, students, and all stakeholders of the Monterey County schools and programs. The department offers various in-service training opportunities that cover of heating and air conditioning, electrical, plumbing, painting, emergency power systems, custodial services, security and fire systems, and new green cleaning practices for our 24 school districts county-wide. Other services are available upon request.
- Maintenance and Custodial Training
- Maintenance In-Service Training
- HVAC/Mechanical
- Electrical Safety and Common Practices
- Safe Work Place Practices
(Ladder Safety, Lifting, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), etc.) - Preventative Maintenance Planning
- Custodial In-Service Training
- Going Green with Products
- Floor Maintenance and Long Term Care
- Building Your Kit - Emergency Decontamination Kits
- Maintenance In-Service Training
- Integrated Pest Management Training
- Prevention and Suppression Plan
- General Services offers annual training and certification and quarterly or bi-annual refresher courses at 901 Blanco Circle.
- Contact us to schedule a training.
- Forklift Certification Course
- Certified Forklift Operator Class - MCOE and School District Staff
- Training is held in MCOE warehouse with our two (2) certified trainers on an as needed basis.
- Contact us to schedule a training.
How we Charge?
| Service Provided | Duration | Flat Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance In-Service Workshops | Varies | $45/person $15/person for lunch |
| Custodial In-Service Workshops | Varies | Free $15/person for lunch |
| Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Certification | 1.5 hours | $45/person $15/person for lunch |
| Forklift Certification | 4 hours | $175/person |
| Safety and Emergency Preparedness | Varies | $15/person for lunch |
Transportation Training and Support
Contact
Patrick DeBerdt
Transportation Manager
| Phone | 831.755.6426 |
|---|---|
| Fax | 831.784.4166 |
| pdeberdt@montereycoe.org |
Jarrett Garife
Transportation Assistant Manager
| Phone | 831.755.6426 |
|---|---|
| Fax | 831.784.4166 |
| jgarife@montereycoe.org |
Description of Services
The MCOE Transportation Department provides transportation to and from school for approximately two-hundred (200) Special Education Students living throughout Monterey County. The special needs students range in age from 3 to 22. Our Department also offers the following items as a support to our 24 school districts county-wide. Other services are available upon request.
- School Bus Driver Certified Training Course
School bus training is scheduled periodically throughout the year.- Course Objectives
- Information you will need to become a professional School Bus Driver
- Ensure efficient and safe transportation in this state
- An understanding of the basic components of the bus
- Help you as a driver to make the proper decision when a component malfunctions
- As a safe and professional driver you are prepared both mentally and physically to adjust your basic and advanced defensive driving skills.
- Training on the necessary equipment for loading and unloading passengers, the laws that pertain to loading and unloading passengers, the drivers responsibilities during the loading and unloading procedures
- Help drivers more aware of different situations encountered on field trips, understand and handle different circumstances that may be encountered, understanding of District Policies
- Unit I - Introduction, Commercial Driver License Info
- Unit II, III, IV - Rules & Regulations., Bus Use, Vehicle Components
- Unit V,VI - Defensive Driving, Specialized Driving
- Unit VII, VIII - Student Loading, Emergency Procedures
- Unit IX, X, XI, and XII - Passenger Management, Special Needs, Public Relations, Activity Trips
- Course Objectives
- First Aid Practices
- First Aid Certification
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
- Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification
- Field Trips/Contracted Routes
- Our Transportation Department has transit and special needs buses available for MCOE departments and Districts to contract with on an as needed basis.
- The MCOE Transportation department will provide transportation based on the student’s school Calendar. Districts will pay their portion at the rate of $4.50 per mile for individual students riding an existing MCOE route.
- Districts and Programs will pay an annual rate of $102,000 for full-designed route.
- Districts will also pay the state approved Indirect Cost of 11.82%
Monterey County School District Transportation Contact List
Alisal Union: Michael Piercy—831-753-5793
Carmel Unified: Mark Kanepa—831-624-6311
Chualar Union—831-679-2504
Gonzales Unified: TBA—831-675-2679
Greenfield: Louis Vallejo—831-674-2840
King City: Kay King—831-385-1144 ext: 6666
Lagunita—831-449-2800
Mission Union—831-678-3524
Monterey Peninsula: Bill Martin—831-899-5133
North Monterey County Unified: Lisa Gannon—831-663-3035
Pacific Grove: Lisa Stacks—831-646-6520
Pajaro Valley: Jim Miller —831-728-6324
Salinas City Elementary: Rick Enriquez—831-753-5690
Salinas Union High: Bill Chapman—831-796-7084
Santa Rita Union: Ed Victorrine—831-443-7200
Soledad Unified: Joseph Olshewski—831-678-2482
Spreckles Union: Janie Mc Dougal—831-455-1831