Public Notices
Public
Notices
POSTED October 29, 2024
NOTICE OF VACANCY
Interested persons are hereby notified that pursuant to Government Code §1780 there is a vacancy on the Tuolumne County Board of Education, Trustee Area 4
The position to be filled is a 4-year term ending December 2026. The seat will go to election in November 2026.
Applications are available at the Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools Office.
Located at: 175 Fairview Lane Sonora, CA 95370
Phone: 209-536-2043
Website: www.tcsos.us
Applications are due by November 20, 2024
This district board has 60 days from the date the board is notified of the vacancy or the effective date of the vacancy, whichever is later, to fill the vacancy by appointment or call a special election. Gov. Code §1780 Pursuant to Government Code §1780, this notice will be posted for 15 days in 3 or more conspicuous locations in the districts from October 30, 2024 – November 13, 2024.
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Notice of Vacancy
Interested persons are hereby notified that pursuant to Government Code §1780 there is a vacancy on the Tuolumne County Board of Education, Trustee Area 4
APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO A SPECIAL DISTRICT VACANCY
If you are interested in serving as a Trustee on the Board of Education, please complete this application and return it by November 20, 2024.
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Postings
Local Control Accountability Plan
The LCAP is a three-year plan that describes the goals, actions, services, and expenditures to support positive student outcomes that address state and local priorities.
The latest TCSOS and Tuolumne County District LCAPs can be found on the TCSOS LCAP page.
School Accountability Report Card (SARC)
The SARC provides information to the community to allow public comparison of schools for student achievement, environment, resources & demographics.
Reported using data from the 2022-2023 school year, published during 2023-2024.
School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA)
The SPSA is a tool for sites to prioritize particular programs and strategies that best serve their students, families, and the community.
Funding Information
The Education Protection Account (EPA) provides local educational agencies (LEAs) with general-purpose state aid funding pursuant to Section 36 of Article XIII of the California Constitution. The EPA funding is a component of an LEA’s total Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) entitlement as calculated in the Principal Apportionment.
COVID-19 Safety Plans
Guidance from the California Department of Public Health for the 2021-22 school year recommends that all local educational agencies (LEAs) post a safety plan on their website to communicate the safety measures in place for 2021-22 and disseminate to families in advance of the start of the school year.
View the current plans on the TCSOS COVID-19 Response page.
Health, Safety, and Prevention
Find the latest information on TCSOS safety and prevention plans.
- 2024-2025 Comprehensive School Safety Plan [January 24, 2024]
- TCSOS Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP)
- Covid-19 Prevention Program IIPP Addendum [August 2024]
- Tuolumne County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Heat Illness Prevention Plan [July 2024]
- 2024-2025 TCSOS Integrated Pest Management Plan
- TCSOS Suicide Prevention Policy [5141.52]
- TCSOS Workplace Violence Prevention Plan [June 2024]
Transportation Policies
The TCSOS Transportation Policy ensures the safety of all involved in school-related transportation. It covers vehicle use, driver qualifications, and safety procedures for district-owned, rented, and personal vehicles. The policy emphasizes safety measures like inspections, seatbelt use, and speed limits, while also outlining rules for charter buses and personal vehicle reimbursement. It sets strict guidelines for driver qualifications and disqualifications, aiming to protect people and property during transport activities.
Acceptable Use of Technology Policies
These AUP (Acceptable Use Policies) serve as notice to users, in compliance with Education Code Sections 48980 and 51871.5, and TCSOS’s policies regarding information technology use, computer use, and access to the Internet for its students, employees and other authorized users.
Plans for Expelled Students
Every three years, each county superintendent of schools, in conjunction with superintendents of the school districts within the county, is required to develop a plan for providing educational services to all expelled pupils in that county and to submit the plan to the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, per California Education Code Section 48926.
- 2024-2027 Tuolumne County Plan for Expelled Youth
- 2021-2024 Tuolumne County Plan for Expelled Youth
- 2018-2021 Tuolumne County Plan for Expelled Youth
Proposition 28: Arts & Music in Schools Funding
Prop 28 Arts and Music in the Schools funding will be utilized to provide arts education instruction and materials to students enrolled in county-operated programs through Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools. These programs include the Tuolumne Learning Center, Gold Ridge Educational Center, Independent Living Skills, and the Nexus Program.
Grant Funding & Expenditure Reports
Find the latest information on TCSOS grant plans and expenditure reports.
- 2021 Expanded Learning Opportunities Grant Plan
- 2021-2026 Educator Effectiveness Block Grant: 2021-2026
- ESSER III Expenditure Plan
- ESSER III Expenditure Plans Approval List
Grand Jury Response
The mission of the 2015-2016 Tuolumne County Grand Jury is to objectively investigate verifiable facts by diligent examination of fiduciary compliance, ethical standards of administrative stewardship, and professionalism within County public agencies.
- 2015-2016 Tuolumne County Grand Jury Report
- Agency Response to Report From Superintendent Bulkin
- Superintendent Bulkin’s Response to Grand Jury Recommendations
- “How Can Tuolumne County Schools Work Together to Better Serve Their Students”
A study prepared for the Sonora Area Foundation by School Services of California, Inc. [August 2000] - List of independent firms in California
Who conduct studies of the economic benefits and costs of school district reorganization [June 2016]