MARIN COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION 1111 Las Gallinas Avenue/P. O. Box 4925, San Rafael, CA December 9, :00 p.m.

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1 MARIN COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION 1111 Las Gallinas Avenue/P. O. Box 4925, San Rafael, CA MARIN COUNTY COMMITTEE ON SCHOOL DISTRICT ORGANIZATION Regular Meeting and Annual Organization Meeting December 9, :00 p.m. The regular meeting and annual organization meeting of the Marin County Committee on School District Organization was held on December 9, 2013, 5:00 p.m., in the Board Room at the Marin County Office of Education, 1111 Las Gallinas Avenue, San Rafael, CA Call to Order Committee Chair Richard Sloan called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m. in the Board Room at the Marin County Office of Education. 2. Roll Call Members present: Nadine Agosta, Aaron Brown, Karen Crockett, Kathy Ohm, Elizabeth Robbins, Carlos Porrata, Alan Harris, Stuart Tanenberg, Raoul Wertz, Richard Sloan Absent: Stephanie O Brien Staff members present: Terena Mares, Secretary Designee Estelle Oloresisimo, Recorder Adriane Lommel, Alternate Recorder ACTION ITEMS 1.0 Oath of Office Ms. Mares administered the Oath of Office to Raoul Wertz and Alan Harris. 2.0 Approval and Adoption of Agenda It was moved by Aaron Brown and seconded by Stuart Tanenberg to approve the Agenda as submitted. (Vote: 8 ayes 9; nays 0; abstain 1 absent) 3.0 Approval of Minutes, Marin CCSDO Regular Meeting, July 10, 2013 Minutes were approved with no changes. INFORMATION ITEM 1.0 LAFCO notice dated November 26, 2013 Ms. Mares reported that Bob Henry reviewed the LAFCO notice and determined that the

2 boundary change has no impact on the School District Organization. Ms. Mares also has no comments on the proposed boundary change. The proposal for boundary change was approved and signed with no comments and a signed copy will be returned to LAFCO. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1.0 Report of County Committee Members Ms. Mares reported that in the July CCSDO meeting, there was a discussion on the inquiry from the County of Marin Mapping and GIS Department regarding Changed and Inconsistent School Boundaries. It was forwarded to the nine (9) school districts and three of the districts involved were in agreement with the boundaries as presented by the County of Marin s maps. Still unresolved are three (3) school district parcels in the San Rafael School District: 117 Tamal Vista Drive 135 Tamal Vista Drive 120 Ross Valley Drive Ms. Mares asked the members to refer to the map in the packet that shows the 3 school district parcels with overlapping and out-of-alignment boundaries. She said she had conversations with Bob Henry to get this issue resolved prior to the 2015 elections. His recommendation was to reach out and work with the State Board of Equalization. 2.0 Addendum to Agenda - Election of Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary Member Kathy Ohm moved that the election of chair, vice chair be added as an addendum to the Agenda. The motion was carried and approved by 2/3 votes. Kathy moved that the current set of officers serve again for one (1) year. Her motion was seconded by Carlos Porrata. The members unanimously voted Richard Sloan as Chair and Stuart Tanenberg as Vice Chair to serve again for a period of one (1) year. 3.0 Local Control Accountability Plan Ms. Mares gave an update on the Local Control Accountability Plan and spending regulations. She said WestEd has been hired as the consulting agency for LCAP. She added that the template and regulation was due within the next few days and should be uploaded onto WestEd s website. The largest piece of controversy centers on assessing and identifying the following: students with high needs, low income families, English language level proficiency, school climate, drop-out rates, and school culture. The most significant development is the involvement or engagement of parents in the process. ADJOURNMENT Richard Sloan moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:55 p.m.

3 MARIN COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION 1111 Las Gallinas Avenue/P. O. Box 4925, San Rafael, CA MARIN COUNTY COMMITTEE ON SCHOOL DISTRICT ORGANIZATION Special Meeting Public Hearing August 25, :00 p.m. Bel Aire School, Reed Union School District Meeting Minutes A Special Meeting Public Hearing of the Marin County Committee on School District Organization was held on August 25, 2014 at 6:00 p.m., in the Staff Development Center at the Bel Aire School, 277-A Karen Way, Tiburon, CA Call to Order Mr. Sloan Chairperson Sloan called the meeting to order at 6:00pm in the Staff Development Center at the Bel Aire Elementary School, Tiburon. 2. Purpose of Public Hearing Mr. Sloan Chairperson Sloan stated the purpose of the hearing which was to hear information about a petition to transfer territory on Paradise Drive from Larkspur-Corte Madera School District to the Reed Union School District. Chairperson Sloan stated that this public hearing is being conducted pursuant to Education Code Additionally, under Public Resource Code 21000, the County Committee will also review the environmental implication and the Notice of Exemption to the California Environmental Quality Act pertaining to this territory transfer petition. Chairperson Sloan informed that there will be two public hearings held. The first meeting is tonight, August 25, And the second meeting is tomorrow, August 26, 2014 at the Larkspur-Corte Madera School District at the Cove School, 330 Golden Hind Passage, Corte Madera. 3. Introduction of CCSDO Committee Members Ms. Mares a. Committee members by roll call Members present: Carlos Porrata, Kathy Ohm, Elizabeth Robbins, Richard Sloan, Stuart Tanenberg, Alan Harris, Nadine Acosta, Karen Crockett, Raoul Wertz, Terena Mares (Secretary Designee), and Robert Henry (Counsel) - on call via conference phone. District Representative: Dr. Steven Herzog, Superintendent of Reed Union School District

4 Chief Petitioners: Brooke and Huntly Gordon, Chief Petitioners INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 4. Information related to inquiry of legal boundary description Ms. Mares Ms. Mares reviewed the CCSDO Territory Transfer flow chart with the Committee. She informed the Committee that if the Committee grants the petition and both affected districts agree, then the proposal would take effect. However, if neither districts agree, then an election will be called. 5. Information in response to Education Code (b)( 1-9) Ms. Mares Ms. Mares reviewed the information response to Education Code with the Committee. 6. Order of Speakers Mr. Sloan Received oral testimony from the following speakers: Chief Petitioner: Brooke Gordon District Spokesperson: Steven Herzog, Superintendent of Reed Union School District 7. Next Steps Ms. Mares Ms. Mares proposed that the Committee make its determination when the Committee meets again for the Annual Meeting. The public hearing on the petition closed. Mr. Sloan ACTION ITEMS 8. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Notice of Exemption Ms. Mares Chairperson Sloan opened the public hearing on the Notice of Exemption. Mr. Harris proposed that the Committee defer making action on the Notice of Exemption until tomorrow s public hearing. It was recommended that the public hearing on the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Notice of Exemption be tabled until August 26, It was moved by Karen Crockett and seconded by Stuart Tanenberg that the CEQA Notice of Exemption be tabled until August 26, Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Richard Sloan adjourned the meeting at 7:25 pm

5 MARIN COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION 1111 Las Gallinas Avenue/P. O. Box 4925, San Rafael, CA MARIN COUNTY COMMITTEE ON SCHOOL DISTRICT ORGANIZATION Special Meeting Public Hearing August 26, :00 p.m. Cove School Meeting Minutes A Special Meeting Public Hearing of the Marin County Committee on School District Organization was held on August 26, 2014 at 6:00 p.m., at the Cove School, 330 Golden Hind Passage, Corte Madera, CA Call to Order Mr. Sloan Chairperson Sloan called the meeting to order at 6:05pm in the Multi-Purpose Room at the Cove School, Corte Madera. 2. Purpose of Public Hearing Mr. Sloan Chairperson Sloan stated the purpose of the hearing which was to hear information about a petition to transfer territory on Paradise Drive from Larkspur-Corte Madera School District to the Reed Union School District. Chairperson Sloan stated that this public hearing is being conducted pursuant to Education Code Additionally, under Public Resource Code 21000, the County Committee will also review the environmental implication and the Notice of Exemption to the California Environmental Quality Act pertaining to this territory transfer petition. Chairperson Sloan informed that there will be two public hearings held. The first meeting was August 25, And the second meeting is tonight, August 26, 2014 at the Larkspur-Corte Madera School District at the Cove School, 330 Golden Hind Passage, Corte Madera. 3. Introduction of CCSDO Committee Members Ms. Mares a. Committee members by roll call Members present: Nadine Agosta, Aaron Brown, Karen Crockett, Raoul Wertz, Stuart Tanenberg (Vice Chairperson), Alan Harris, Kathy Ohm, Elizabeth Robbins, Richard Sloan (Chairperson), Terena Mares, (Secretary Designee to CCSDO), and Robert Henry, Counsel (on call via conference phone).

6 District Representatives: Dr. Steven Herzog, Superintendent of Reed Union School District, Valerie Pitts, Ed.D., Superintendent of Larkspur-Corte Madera School District Chief Petitioners: Brooke and Huntly Gordon, Chief Petitioners Guests present: Dan Durkin, Trustee of Larkspur- Corte Madera School District, Julia Ritter, President of Larkspur- Corte Madera School District, Andrea Pierpont, Trustee of Larkspur- Corte Madera School District, Sally Relova, Trustee of Larkspur-Corte Madera School District, Susan Christman, Trustee of Larkspur-Corte Madera School District, Yancy Hawkins, DBO, Larkspur-Corte Madera School District and Mary Anne O Keeffe, Chief Assistant to Larkspur-Corte Madera School District Superintendent INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 4. Information related to inquiry of legal boundary description Ms. Mares Ms. Mares provided additional information pursuant to Education Code (b) and referenced her narrative. Member Harris questioned if an election was required, who would pay for those costs. Ms. Mares stated that it would be the County Office. 5. Information in response to Education Code (b)( 1-9) Ms. Mares Ms. Mares reported that the County of Marin will need more time to do the necessary research to verify the legal boundary maps of Larkspur-Corte Madera and Reed Union School Districts. Ms. Mares stated that irrespective of the maps accuracy, the petition still stands. 6. Order of Speakers Mr. Sloan Received oral testimony from the following speakers: Chief Petitioner: Brooke Gordon District Spokesperson: Steven Herzog, Superintendent of Reed Union School District Valerie Pitts, Superintendent of Larkspur-Corte Madera School District 7. Next Steps Ms. Mares Ms. Mares proposed that the Committee makes its determination when the Committee meets again for the Annual Meeting. Ms. Mares stated that per Education Code, the law provides 120 days to make a determination. The purpose of the public hearing is to gather as much information as

7 possible. Once we obtain more information on the boundary complications the information will be shared with all parties. Chairperson Sloan stated there have been ways to resolve this issue by going through agreements between the school districts, such as a MOU or intradistrict transfers. The public hearing on the petition closed. Mr. Sloan Chairperson Sloan closed the public hearing on the petition at 6:48pm. ACTION ITEMS 8. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Notice of Exemption Ms. Mares Chairperson Sloan opened the public hearing on the CEQA Notice of Exemption at 6:48pm. It was moved by Alan Harris and seconded by Stuart Tanenberg that the CEQA Notice of Exception be approved. (Vote: 9 ayes 0 nays 0 abstain 2 absent) Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Richard Sloan adjourned the meeting at 6:50 pm

8 MARIN COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION 1111 Las Gallinas Avenue/P. O. Box 4925, San Rafael, CA MARIN COUNTY COMMITTEE ON SCHOOL DISTRICT ORGANIZATION October 16, :00 p.m. MEETING MINUTES A Special Meeting of the Marin County Committee on School District Organization was held on October 16, 2014, 5:00 p.m., in the Community Room at the Marin County Office of Education, 1111 Las Gallinas Avenue, San Rafael, CA Call to Order Mr. Sloan Chairperson Sloan called the meeting to order at 5:00pm in the Community Room at the Marin County Office of Education, San Rafael. 2. Attendance Ms. Mares a. Committee members by roll call Members present: Nadine Agosta, Karen Crockett, Stuart Tanenberg, Alan Harris, Stephanie O Brien, Kathy Ohm, Elizabeth Robbins, Richard Sloan, Bob Henry (Counsel), Valerie Pitts (Superintendent of Larkspur-Corte Madera School District), Terena Mares (Secretary Designee), Linda Carruthers (Land Surveyor). A roll call vote indicated that a quorum was present. ACTION ITEMS 1. Approval and Adoption of Agenda It was moved by Karen Crockett and seconded by Stuart Tanenberg that the Agenda be approved as submitted. Motion carried. 2. Acceptance of the Report on School District Boundaries Larkspur-Corte Madera and Reed Union School Districts Ms. Mares It was moved by Kathy Ohm and seconded by Elizabeth Robbins that the Report on School District Boundaries Larkspur-Corte Madera School District and Reed Union School District be approved as submitted. Motion carried.

9 INFORMATION ITEMS 1. Review of information in response to Education Code (b)(1-9) Ms. Mares Ms. Mares informed the committee of the next meeting scheduled for November 24, This meeting will require the committee to make its decision on the territory transfer petition. Ms. Crockett asked if there would be a staff report addressing the 9 items provided to the committee. Ms. Mares responded that there will be a staff report. Ms. Robbins asked for Larkspur-Corte Madera School District s viewpoint on the territory transfer petition. Ms. Pitts responded that the district has the capacity for the incoming students and since these students live within the school district boundaries, they would accept the students. Mr. Tanenberg asked if there were intradistrict transfers between Reed Union School District to Larkspur-Corte Madera School District and vice versa. Ms. Pitts responded that there are some Reed students that have requested, and were approved, to attend The Cove School since the Reed students live directly across the street from the new school. The Cove School is an elementary school within the Larkspur-Corte Madera School District. A representative was not at the meeting to provide Reed s position. It was requested that staff write a letter on behalf of the Committee to both districts governing boards for their position on the territory transfer request. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Richard Sloan adjourned the meeting at 6:15 p.m.

10 Oct :27p charls gompertz p.1 NOMINATION FOR MEMBERSHIP MARIN COUNTY COMMITEE ON SCHOOL DISTRICT ORGANIZATION I hereby nominate@tmrs~ms.) C'\11 o.. ).,() S ~-~o.e.vk. as a candidate for election to the Marin County Committee on sc:h(l{; District Organil.ation for the fouowfng vacancy: X Supcl'\ isodal District #4 Supcrvlsori<ll District #5 Member At Large Tl1e above-stated nominee resides at the follo~"jing address: (o ~ T ""-La. "" \-.\-\ \ \ I further \ erifv ttklt the nominee h&is given approval for his or her nomi1~ation. ~ '.'JD k =1./-z.._ N 1«::-ce xiu C:1t)' The county superintendent of schools rcqu ~sts the nominee to submit ;i bri cf written statement, no later than Frldiiy, Oc.tober 2'12ot4, on why he or she wishes to serve on the c:o1nnitt.ee. The nominee should plan to attend the meeting to be interviewed by the trustee representatives ol the school district boards. Voting \'\ ill be annoo1ked at the ltlecting. M;irin County Office of Educiltion

11 Oct :27p charls gompertz p.2 THE GOMPERTZ MANAGEMENT GROUP School District Organization Committee Candidate Statement Charles Gompertz I look forward to serving on the School District Organization Committee if elected. I have served in many non-profit organizations throughout Marin County in the past 50 years. Most recently I completed two terms as Board Chair of West Marin Senior Services. My school experience has been as a member of the SARB Board - Drake High School (early 1970's) and as School Board Member and President, Nicasio School ( ). r. O. BOX 713. N!CASIO. CA (415) fax (4 15 )

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13 School District Organization Committee Incumbent Candidate Statement Stephanie O Brien I humbly request the honor of serving another term on the School District Organization Committee for Marin County Office of Education. I have had the privilege to serve the families and communities of Marin County, in various elected capacities, for more than 12 years. I am so proud of how our county supports public education, and a parent s involvement. As an engaged parent of a public school student, small business owner, tax payer and strong believer in local control over our educational decisions, my involvement in SDO has given me the unique opportunity to participate in decision making that impacts families and taxpayers directly. This committee is comprised of dedicated, intelligent and caring community members, and I wish to continue that engagement in the coming 4 years. Thank you for your consideration.

14 NOMINATION FOR MEMBERSHIP MARIN COUNTY COMMITEE ON SCHOOL DISTRICT ORGANIZATION Date \ D 11 - P-{ I hereby nominate (Mr./@ /Ms.) J > t"µl>lfe(2. _l_(l.eppf) as a candidate for election to the Marin County Committee on School District Organization for the following vacancy: Supervisorial District #4 Supervisorial District #5 Member At-Large The above-stated nominee resides at the following address: 38 Los A Lo~Dt'Lti\S (bus.) I further verify that the nominee has iven approval for his or her nomination. Address City Phone The county superintendent of schools requests the nominee to submit a brief written statement, no later than Friday, October 24, 2014, on why he or she wishes to serve on the committee. The nominee should plan to attend the meeting to be interviewed by the trustee representatives of the school district boards. Voting will be announced at the meeting. Marin County Office of Education Attention: Terena Mares 1111 Las Gallinas Avenue/P.O. Box 4925 San Rafael, CA (415) tmares@marinschools.org

15 School District Organization Committee Supervisorial District #5 Candidate Statement Jennifer H.M. Treppa I hereby submit my name for consideration to serve on the Marin County School District Organization Committee. I had the privilege of serving as a School District Trustee in Novato and am confident that the knowledge I gained in that capacity will be an asset to the committee. I have been involved in the school community in many other capacities for over 12 years and am a strong advocate for public education. My work as a School District Trustee in the years before LCAP informed my belief that we can better serve the needs of all kids with local control. I appreciate your consideration.

16 POLICY STATEMENT ON ELECTION OF MEMBERS TO THE MARIN COUNTY COMMITTEE ON SCHOOL DISTRICT ORGANIZATION The following sections from the Education Code are pertinent to the election of members to the Marin County Committee on School District Organization: Section 4003 In every county with six or more school districts or community college districts in the territory under the jurisdiction of the county superintendent of schools of the county, the county committee on school district organization shall have eleven (11) members. Section 4005 (a) The county superintendent of schools shall call an annual meeting of the representatives of the governing board of each school district, elected pursuant to Section 35023, and the representatives of the governing board of each community college district, elected pursuant to Section This annual meeting shall be held between October 1 and December 1. (b) The county superintendent of schools shall give notice of the annual meeting to the representatives of each governing board by prepaid mail addressed to the clerk or secretary of the governing board of each district. The notice shall be deemed sufficient and complete when deposited in the United States mail. Section 4006 (a) Any vacancy created by the expiration of the term of office of a member of the county committee on school district organization shall be filled by the majority vote of the representatives of the governing boards at the annual meeting called and held pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section (b) If the representatives fail to elect members to fill out the vacancies on the county committee pursuant to subdivision (a), the vacancies shall be filled by the county superintendent of schools. (c) Vacancies on the county committee which occur prior to the expiration of the term of office of a member of the county committee, which are caused by the happening of any of the events specified in Section 1770 to the Government Code, shall be filled as follows: (1) In a county in which the members of the county committee are appointed by the county superintendent of schools, by the appointment of the county superintendent of schools.

17 Section 4007 (2) In a county in which the members of the county committee are elected by the representatives of the governing boards, by the majority vote of the remaining members of the committee. However, if the remaining members of the committee do not fill the vacancy within 70 days of its occurrence, the county superintendent of schools shall fill the vacancy by his or her appointment. Persons elected or appointed to fill a vacancy pursuant to this subdivision shall hold office for the remainder of the unexpired term. No county superintendent of schools, employee of the office of a county superintendent of schools, employee of a school district, or employee of a community college district shall be a member of the county committee. Any member of the governing board of a school district or community college district in the same or any other county who is otherwise eligible may simultaneously serve as a member of the county committee. Section 4008 At least two members of every county committee shall be elected from among the registered voters residing within each county supervisorial district in the county. Section 4009 The term of each member of the county committee shall begin upon election pursuant to Section 4006 or upon appointment pursuant to section 4002, as appropriate, and shall be for four years. After reviewing the above mentioned laws and after giving careful consideration to the suggestions offered by the trustee representatives, the school boards of the county, and various other groups and agencies, the County Superintendent has adopted the attached procedure for electing members to the Marin County Committee on School District Organization. 9/94

18 ELECTION OF MEMBERS TO THE MARIN COUNTY COMMITTEE ON SCHOOL DISTRICT ORGANIZATION NOMINATION PROCEDURE Persons may be nominated for a vacancy on the county committee after July 1 of each year. Any citizen of Marin County may nominate a person to serve on the Marin County Committee on School District Organization. Current County Committee members may nominate themselves. Nominees must be 18 years of age or older, a citizen of the State of California, a resident of Marin County, a registered voter, and not disqualified by the Constitution or laws of the state from holding a civil office. Neither the county superintendent of schools nor any member of his staff nor any employee of a school district shall be a member of the county committee. School district governing board members are eligible to be county committee members. Nominations from the floor may also be made during the annual meeting of the trustee representatives. All nominees must have given prior approval to their nomination. Candidates who have not been nominated in accordance with the above procedure will not be eligible for election. SUBMISSION OF STATEMENTS Candidates may submit to the county superintendent of schools not later than 10 days prior to the annual meeting a statement of qualifications not to exceed 150 words. The county superintendent of schools shall cause all such statements to be prepared and distributed to all trustee representatives, schools boards and school district superintendents. The statements will also be available for inspection in the Marin County Office of Education.

19 ELECTION PROCEDURE A. Vacancies Required to be Filled from a Supervisorial District A list containing the names of nominees for vacancies from supervisorial districts will be prepared prior to the election. Names of candidates nominated at the annual meeting will be added to the proper list prior to the election. B. At-Large Vacancies A list containing the names of nominees for at-large vacancies will be prepared prior to the election. Names of candidates nominated at the annual meeting will be added to the proper list prior to the election. Candidates nominated to fill a vacancy from a specific supervisorial district and who are defeated may be nominated for any atlarge vacancy. C. Order of Election 1. The election to fill vacancies from supervisorial districts shall always precede the election to fill at-large vacancies. 2. Each vacancy will be voted upon by separate vote, with the candidate receiving the majority of the votes declared elected to the Marin County Committee on School District Organization. 3. Voting will be by a show of hands.

20 January 6, 2014 January 9, 2014 January 9, 2014 February 13, 2014 April 25, 2014 July 9, 2014 July 9, 2014 August 14, 2014 LAFCO Notices 2014 Proposed Annexation of Unincorporated Land to Sanitary District No. 5: 3193 Paradise Drive Paradise Drive-Paradise Cove #1 Annexation to the Town of Tiburon File 1318 Paradise Drive-Teaberry Lane Annexation to Tiburon Sanitary District #5 - File 1317 Annexation of the Lands of Chris Hodge to Novato Sanitary District (#1314) Proposed Annexation of Unincorporated Territory Town of Tiburon: Portion of Existing Public Right of Way on Paradise Drive Notice of Application/ Request for Comments Tamalpais Road - Bay View No. I Annexation to the City of Larkspur (File # 1319) Proposed Annexation of Unincorporated Land to City of Larkspur: Assessor Parcel Number LAFCO File No Proposed Concurrent Annexation of 1501 Lucas Valley Rd. Assessor Parcel Number LAFCO File No. 1320