Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 9/21/2021 - 7:00 PM
Category: CONSENT ITEMS - MOTIONS
Type: Action
Subject: 11.9 Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between LVJUSD and the Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) to Participate in the Standards-Based Grading Teacher and Principal Fall 2021 Cohorts
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Attachment Summary
File Attachment:
ACOE-Standards-Based Grading MOU w Addendum_09.21.21.pdf
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Background: The Alameda County Office of Education's (ACOE) Standards-Based Grading Teacher and Principal Cohorts, in partnership with Crescendo Education Group, seeks to improve the accuracy of teachers' grading practices and to increase opportunities for success for all students, to ensure fair, consistent, and meaningful practices. The Fall 2021 Cohorts will include:

- Three (3) Professional Development Sessions
- Four (4) Remote Coaching Sessions per Teacher Participant
- Site Leadership Support (two (2) sessions)
- One (1) Executive Leadership Coaching Session

At the end of the Fall 2021 Cohorts, ACOE will conduct interviews with students to capture their personal voices and experiences, and share results with participants. Finally, Crescendo Education Group will perform data collection and reporting in order to provide a summary of progress, challenges, and outcomes to school leadership.
Status Participation in ACOE's Standards-Based Grading Cohorts is intended to improve teachers' grading practices as a method for instructional improvement, and increasing student achievement outcomes.
Fiscal Impact The cost of the contract will not exceed $70,000, and will be funded through the Expanded Learning Opportunities Grant (Assembly Bill 86).
Superintendent's Recommendation: Approve the MOU between ACOE and LVJUSD to participate in the Standards-Based Grading Teacher and Principal Fall 2021 Cohorts.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Michelle Hill-Gerow - Executive Assistant - Senior Cabinet
Signed By:
Melissa Theide - Assistant Superintendent
Signed By:
Kelly Bowers, Ed.D. - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Emily Prusso Moved, Member Kristie Wang seconded to approve the Original motion 'Approve the MOU between ACOE and LVJUSD to participate in the Standards-Based Grading Teacher and Principal Fall 2021 Cohorts.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 5 - 0
   
Craig Bueno     Yes
Anne White     Yes
Emily Prusso     Yes
Kristie Wang     Yes
Yanira Guzman     Yes