2008-09 San Joaquin County Office of Education Annual Report

A2009 ANNUAL REPORT

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This is substantiated by the outreach efforts of the community. The Cortopassi Family Foundation honored Lynette Lewis of Lodi High and Kirk Brown of Tracy High with the 2009 Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching Awards. Each winner and their respective departments received $5,000 to enhance classroom materials and activities. The funding for Outdoor Education, formerly known as Science Camp, was bolstered by fundraising efforts of various agencies and citizens within San Joaquin County. Approximately $40,000 was raised and used to send more than 150 disadvantaged students to camp. In the face of these tough economic times, the voice of the community supports the knowledge that diverse educational programs enrich the lives of students.

My hope is that this year’s publication will give you the opportunity to see for yourself what resources are available to provide students with a quality education. Please take a moment to review the successes of our programs and the achievements of our students. The priority lies in securing successful futures for our students. I hope the insights described in this report con rm the message that progress continues in San Joaquin County and we all should be proud!

I encourage you to visit our website at www.sjcoe.org/annualreport to learn more about each of the remarkable individuals found in the following pages.

Sincerely,

Fredrick A. Wentworth, Ed.D.San Joaquin County Superintendent of Schools2 www.sjcoe.org/annualreport

As the 2008 - 2009 school year comes to a close I look beyond test scores, enrollment gures, and ending budget balances in search of the many great things occurring within San Joaquin County schools. To highlight just a couple of the milestones reached this year, I would like to congratulate Tina Mercer of Lodi Uni ed School District for being crowned California’s 2009 Child Nutrition Classi ed School Employee of the Year, and Region 23 Migrant Education for celebrating 50 years of service.

Now, more than ever, schools are facing adversity in the form of funding, a result of the waning national economy. California already ranks 47th in the nation in funding spent per student, and schools are currently being required to make decisions that will result in the reduction of teachers, programs, and opportunities for students. As educators and parents, we all know that the concentration on our youth is essential to our future. In spite of this adversity, progress continues in San Joaquin County and we all should be proud!


California’s Constitution establishes county

offi ces of education to provide a support

infrastructure for local schools and districts.

They also fulfi ll state mandates to audit

district fi nances, register teacher credentials,

certify school attendance records, and

develop countywide programs to serve

special student populations.

In San Joaquin County voters elect the

superintendent of public schools and a

fi ve-member board of education. This

year’s board members are President

Anthony J. Gutierrez, Vice President Dave

Sorgent, Jill Fritchen, Gretchen Talley, and

Mark A. Thiel. The San Joaquin County

Board of Education meets regularly on the

third Wednesday of each month at noon in

the Locke Board Room of the Nelson Center

(2901 Arch-Airport Road, Stockton).

For more information about board meetings,

call 209.468.4802.

WWHAT IS SJCOE?

SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL ENROLLMENT


San Joaquin County Of ce of Education Educational Foundation supports student academics, Newspapers in Education, and other valuable student programs. The Foundation’s support would not be possible without the donations made by our community. To nd out how you can support the Foundation and education in San Joaquin County, contact Greg Clark at (209) 468.9067.

SUPERINTENDENT’S CIRCLE $75,000 or moreZ & W Advertising

BENEFACTOR SPONSOR $10,000 to $34,999County of San JoaquinPaci c Gas & Electric

PLATINUM SPONSOR $5,000 to $9,999A.G. Spanos CompaniesColumbian FoundationLegacy Enterprises Ross and Marilyn Bewley Charitable Foundation, Inc. Tru-Tech Roo ng and Waterproo ng

CORPORATE SPONSOR $3,000 to $4,999Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo Law Of ces Building Dreams FoundationComfort AirDave Cavagnaro ElectricFirst Student G.L. Mertz Construction, Inc.Home Depot Foundation John Minaudo Construction, Inc.Keenan & AssociatesLegend’s Apparel Lodi News SentinelMark Jacobs PlumbingProgressive DesignsSam StoneUS Bank

GOLD SPONSOR $2,000 to $2,999CDI Commercial FlooringDesign Building Systems, Inc.Diede Construction, Inc.Food-4 LessHome Building Foundation of the DeltaPremier Community Credit UnionSAC, Inc.

SILVER SPONSOR $1,500 to $1,999Shade Structures, Inc.Signature Reprographics

BRONZE SPONSOR $1,000 to $1,499Builders Exchange of StocktonFirst Commercial Real EstateRebecca Reinold MarsonStanley P. Mathews ConcreteWWCOT Architects

EXECUTIVE SPONSOR $500 to $999Aeko Consulting, Inc.Eli Lilly and CompanyEMCOR General MillsHartford InsuranceJudith Buethe CommunicationsKaren ColemanKorean Janitorial ServicePVS Vending Sandee KludtSan Joaquin Delta CollegeSheri CoburnTop Flight Café & CateringUnited Way of San Joaquin

CENTURY SPONSOR $250 to $499American Fidelity Assurance • A.M. Stephens ConstructionBlack Oak Casino • David ColeDelta Dental • Dodge Ridge Ski ResortDoug Martin • Henry + Associates ArchitectsGary Greider • McGraw-Hill Companies Meredith Davis • Northern California Of cials AssociationOak Ridge Winery • Of ce Depot Robin Shimizu & Martin Cohen • Safety Screens Sonitrol • The Randall and Patricia Morris FundTransworld Printing Services • Vaquero FoundationVerizon Wireless • Wilson Way Tow

FRIENDS SPONSOR $1 to $249Angelina’s – Stockton • Back to Basic PrintingCatherine Kearney • Cynthia GentryDonna Beckman • Delicato Family Don Simonich • Elsa GonzalesErich Carter • Financial Center Credit UnionGreg Clark • Ironstone Vineyards Jacqueline Montelongo Ratto • Jackson Rancheria Janai Stanton • Janwyn Funamura, M.D. Jim Thomas • Joe CirimeleJudy Kozma • Kaiser Permanente Karyn Dexter • Kathy FocacciKelly Tate • Keith Jackson Lea Isetti • Linda MelsonLynette Graham • Mamie Starr Mike White • Modesto Nuts Paramount’s Great America • Patricia Stump Pietro’s – Lodi • Precision Automotive Randy Gibbs • Ray McCrayRick Wentworth • Roy Williams Ryan Miller, CDW-G • Sacramento Kings/Monarchs Sandoval’s Plumbing • San Jose Sharks Saramark, Inc. • Sheilah GoulartStephen Dipierro • Stockton Thunder University of California, Berkeley Walter WildWarden’s – the total of ce solution WINCO – Stockton

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ACADEMIC DECATHLON Overall School: Lodi High, Lodi Unifi edTop Essay Winner: Jennifer Masters, Escalon High, Escalon Unifi edTop Speech Winner: William Dunbar, Escalon High, Escalon Unifi ed

ACADEMIC PENTATHLONGrade 6: Rio Calaveras Gold, Stockton Unifi edGrade 7: Rio Calaveras Gold, Stockton Unifi edGrade 8: Rio Calaveras Gold, Stockton Unifi ed

COUNTY SCIENCE FAIR Grades K-2: Mrs. Bishop’s Class,Wicklund Elementary, Lammersville Elementary

Grades 3-5: Julie Fukunaga, Vinewood Elementary, Lodi Unifi ed

Grades 6-8:1st Place - Michaela Loomis, Bella Vista Christian Academy2nd Place - Gracie Cabri, St. Bernard’s Catholic

COUNTY SPELLING BEE Junior High Division Grades 7-9:1st Place - Jonelle Mungcal, Great Valley Elementary, Manteca Unifi edRunner-up - Jao Obaldo, George Kelly Elementary, Tracy Unifi ed

Elementary Division Grades 4-6:1st Place - Mashal M. Chhotani, George Kelly Elementary, Tracy Unifi edRunner-Up - Leandra M. Evans, Claudia Landeen, Lincoln Unifi ed

MOCK TRIAL Venture Academy Family of Schools, San Joaquin County Offi ce of Education

SCIENCE OLYMPIAD A2 Division Grades 3-6:Elkhorn Elementary Blue, Lodi Unifi edB Division Grades 6-9: Elkhorn Elementary Blue, Lodi Unifi edC Division Grades 9-12: Tokay High Purple, Lodi Unifi ed

UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC$10,000 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Don Pham, Edison High, Stockton Unifi edKimberly Hong, Middle College High, Lodi Unifi ed Jean Liu, Lincoln High, Lincoln Unifi ed


This year past choir and band participants and music lovers alike celebrated more than 50 Years of Musical Events and Services offered by San Joaquin County Of ce of Education. Kirstyn Olsen revisited her experience in Honor Choir while watching her sister, Erika, create her own memories playing contrabass clarinet in this year’s Honor Band.

“It feels wonderful to sit back and watch something that was a big part of my life,” said Kirstyn, a former four-year Honor Choir Concert participant and graduate of Sierra High School in Manteca Uni ed School District. “Because of these experiences I am a better and stronger person.”

Former Guest Conductor Dr. Anna Hamre of California State University of Fresno recently rediscovered Kirstyn and encouraged her to become a Music major and singer in the school’s choral program. Kirstyn’s determination and love for music, coupled with her talent and experiences in High School Honor Choir, lead her to believe her dream of one day becoming an opera singer may become a reality.

“Both our girls have become well-rounded individuals because of their participation in Honor Band and Choir,” said Karen and Roger Olsen. “It’s given them the con dence to do their best and perform in front of large groups.”

While only time will tell what the Olsen sisters’ talents will bring, their parents know the skills gained from being part of musical events has given them the self-assurance to try new and different things in life.

At the 2009 San Joaquin County Honors Concerts, past and present musicians like

the Olsen sisters celebrated more than 50 years of showcasing talent and instilling con dence into young people’s lives. In 1957, the All County Instrumental Music Festival was the rst musical event sponsored by San Joaquin County Of ce of Education. Since then the events’ names and locations have changed, but the mission remains the same - to enrich and enhance the lives of students by providing them with an opportunity to share their talents with the community. The special celebrations highlighted musical events put on by San Joaquin County Of ce of Education, such as Middle School and High School Honor Band and Choir, Solo Ensemble, Instrumental Music Festival, Choir Masters Class, and Contracted Music Services.

Musical Events are some of the many student events coordinated by San Joaquin County Of ce of Education in conjunction with the local school districts and outside organizations. This event was a collaborative effort between San Joaquin County Of ce of Education, San Joaquin Delta College, San Joaquin Music Educators’ Association, and more than 50 of San Joaquin County schools.

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breezes into the classroom in his electric wheelchair, greeting everyone in the room.

While going to school, Justin was able to gain work experience in the community through Workability I, a program designed to promote career awareness, exploration, and training for special education students ages 12-22. This year Justin worked as a greeter at Wal-Mart, a position that helped him further develop social skills and open up to people.

Justin’s mother Sandi feels that his canine friend, Rugby, may also have had something to do with his ability to overcome his shyness. “One of the greatest things about Rugby is that he makes Justin’s wheelchair disappear,” said Sandi.

Rugby goes everywhere with Justin and at school was thought of as another classmate. Rugby is a registered service dog that is instrumental in removing many of the barriers Justin faces, including turning on lights, opening doors, and helping him get in and out of the restroom.

“Both Rugby and his experiences at school helped Justin gain the con dence needed to approach people. I am so proud of who my son has become,” said Sandi.

One of the principle goals of SELPA is to promote the understanding of special education students in the community. Through his cheerful attitude and outgoing nature, Justin does all of this and more.

“Justin is just a wonderful person through and through. His bright smile has taught the community to accept individuals with disabilities,” said instructional assistant Lynn Darone.

In his last days in the classroom, Justin admitted that he was sad to leave the program that helped foster his newfound self-con dence. However, he has plans to continue to help the community as a minister. Through the skills he developed in school, Justin knows that this goal will become a reality.

SSELPAWhen Justin Sanborn glides into his Stockton Community Young Adult Transition Class there is only one thing he can’t do–stop smiling. Justin graduated last December after more than three years in San Joaquin County Of ce of Education’s Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA). Although Justin suffers from cerebral palsy, it hasn’t affected his big heart and cheerful attitude.

After graduating from Lincoln High, Justin learned social and vocational skills through the personalized education and support he received at Stockton Community Young Adults Transition Class. One of Justin’s biggest obstacles was learning to use his electric wheelchair. Before entering the program, he used a simple walker that offered limited mobility.

“One of Justin’s biggest achievements through the program is his ability to use his wheelchair. We’ve been prepping him for exiting this program by teaching him basic life skills like going to the grocery store, as well as being able to speak for himself,” said his teacher Traci Suyeyasu.

His teachers described him as a sweet but shy individual when he rst entered the classroom. Justin’s teachers and assistants have tried to bring out his brilliant personality and teach him to be independent by helping him overcome his shyness. Today this reserved behavior is long gone as Justin


DOccasionally students need to be pushed outside the ordinary to nd themselves. After transferring to and from private schools, Venture Academy Family of Schools student Dalyn Adorno found himself needing such a push. Venture Academy Family of Schools’ Durham Ferry site is far from ordinary and just what Dalyn needed.

Durham Ferry serves students throughout the county in grades 5-12 and has a focus on the outdoors, agriculture, and the environment. Durham Ferry serves students like Dalyn who do not mind integrating a bit of hard work and getting dirty into their school day. Individualized learning plans based on students’ skills, knowledge levels, and personal interest drive the curriculum.

After the fth-grade Dalyn left the urban life behind for the farmland, goats, and open elds of Durham Ferry. Like many Venture Academy Family of Schools’ students, Dalyn struggled with the structure of a traditional high school. Escaping to Durham Ferry was like a breath of fresh air for him.

In this new environment Dalyn was able to realize and become accountable for past mistakes as well as learn responsibility. “This environment helped lead me to this realization and has made me a better student and person. I wouldn’t be who I am today without Durham Ferry,” said Dalyn.

With a staff of only four teachers, the students at Durham Ferry are able to build strong relationships with their instructors. Durham Ferry teacher Tom Rautert uses this to encourage the student, focusing not only on the academic side but the whole person.

DURHAM FERRY

Rautert takes these students out of the typical school setting to get their hands dirty and experience something new. “Giving these students a different ‘hands on’ experience is the heart and soul of what we do at Durham Ferry. We push students to try new and different experiences,” said Rautert.

It was in this setting that Dalyn found his current ambition. After graduation, Dalyn will attend Delta College in hopes of becoming a counselor. Inspired by the investment of teachers like Rautert, Dalyn wishes to make a similar contribution to future students.

“Durham Ferry has made me want to be there for children who will go through the same struggles I had as a student,” said Dalyn. “I know I can nd happiness in helping other kids the way my teachers have helped me.”



Minors who come under protection of the court system are called wards of the court. As a law student and former ward of the court, Anthony Winbush is very familiar with this de nition.

At the age of nine, Anthony was placed in foster care and separated from his siblings. “It is a lonely situation because your family is not there for you and there are no real goals for you after the age of 18,” Anthony said. “Joining the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program provided me with a second family and allowed me to go above and beyond what was expected of me.”

Anthony became part of AVID during his sophomore year at East Union High School and quickly transitioned from being an average student to taking rigorous Advanced Placement (AP) courses in preparation for college.

Michele Badovinac, former AVID instructor and current Regional AVID coordinator, shared that, “Anthony is a shining example of what AVID can do for a student who has the determination and a willingness to work hard. By providing him with structure and

AAVID

support, we gave him the tools to overcome his hardships in life and become successful.”

Anthony attributes his academic success to the requirements and expectations of AVID. Like all other AVID students, he was required to keep good notes, sit in the front of the class, stay organized, and complete homework assignments.

Overall, Anthony believes that being held accountable made him become a better person. In addition, AVID not only encouraged Anthony to succeed, but also offered him a support system.

“Going from freshman to senior year with the same group of students was like having an extended family,” said Anthony. “You knew they were right there with you and could help you, so you weren’t alone.”

After graduating from East Union High in 2000, Anthony joined the Air Force Reserves and attended Fresno State University where he utilized the skills that AVID taught him. “AVID really played a key role in my life,” says Anthony. “It allowed me to become a successful member of society.”

Anthony is currently attending University of West Los Angeles Law School while also working as a paralegal at a law rm. In addition to school, work, and spending time with his wife and newborn daughter, Anthony also serves as a reserve at Travis Air Force Base. He plans to further serve his country in the courtroom, where he feels he can make a difference in the world.

“Anthony knew that he wanted a better life for himself, and through his own determination he now has one,” said Michele. “I’m so proud of him.”8 www.sjcoe.org/annualreport


As a child of adversity, Elizabeth Harris has been ghting her entire life to achieve her vision of success. Juggling a dif cult home life, work, and school, Elizabeth turned to the WorkStartYES program to nd stability and see her life-long vision become a reality.

After transferring in and out of several high schools, Elizabeth became part of one., an alternative education program run by San Joaquin County Of ce of Education. School

was one of many responsibilities Elizabeth had within her troubled home where, as the only girl of many siblings, she was forced into the motherly role. With so many demands, Elizabeth struggled to keep her life in balance.

“Doing what I wanted versus doing the right thing was dif cult for me,” said Elizabeth. “Being a part of one. and WorkStartYES helped me accelerate my life and make a tremendous turnaround.”

While attending one., Elizabeth was introduced to WorkStartYES, a program that works with students who have dropped out of school or are in danger of doing so. The program mentors these students by motivating them in their studies and developing work skills. WorkStartYES provides them with work experience by partnering with WorkNET of San Joaquin County, an outreach program that helps students nd employment in public service organizations.

Elizabeth’s former supervisor and WorkStartYES Career Developer, Kim Mans, became attached to Elizabeth during her journey through the program. “We gave her a second chance here and she became like a daughter to me. We saw her blossom as she built her work ethic and began to want better for herself—to escape her past and strive for more,” said Kim.

In Elizabeth’s eyes, the real difference madein her life came from the teachers and mentors in one. and WorkStartYES. “The traditional high school setting was a struggle for me. I found myself needing more attention from the teachers. At WorkStartYES and one. I had teachers that had a passion for what they were doing. They are the reason I am where I am now,” said Harris.

Through WorkStartYES she gained clerical and communication skills; however,

WWORKSTART

YESElizabeth’s turnaround didn’t happen overnight. While the average student remains in the program for one to two years, Elizabeth spent four years within WorkStartYES. Career Developer Bill Mendosa, whom Elizabeth credits much of her success, worked with her all four years and never stopped believing in Elizabeth’s potential.

“She never quit; that was always what inspired me. Despite the adversity in her life, she was always ghting. That’s who she is,” said Mendosa. “She didn’t always make the right choices, but eventually she made the necessary changes in her life to achieve her vision.”

Having recently bought a new house and a new car, Elizabeth is now living her dream. As an employee of San Joaquin Juvenile Detention Center, Elizabeth plans to return to school to become a parole agent and help troubled children achieve their own success. With Elizabeth’s ambition, it’s only a matter of time.

“WorkStartYES taught me that I could become so much more than what I grew up with. I’m overwhelmed with life right now—I’m ecstatic,” said Elizabeth.



TTEACHEROF THE YEAR

Like most English Language Development teachers, Dr. Jill VanNess’ proudest moment is watching her students walk across the stage at the Lodi High School graduation.

As the 2008-09 San Joaquin County Teacher of the Year, VanNess uses creative tactics to get her students there. Some of these include visiting colleges together or helping them register at San Joaquin Delta College for enrollment in the “second phase” of their lives.

In the past several years, Lodi High School’s English Learners (EL) have made massive gains on both the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) and the end-of-year Content Standards Tests.

Bill Atterberry, principal at Lodi High, shared that this is in part due to VanNess’ ability to provide EL students with the support needed to become pro cient.

“Jill possesses the uncanny ability to balance empathy with professional assertiveness, as well as to constantly explore creative opportunities to help her students succeed,” said Atterberry.

Atterberry recognizes the staff VanNess has built as the department head and their expectations for achievement. She’s given students, who were barely passing, the opportunity to leave Lodi High and become a college student.

As for VanNess, she feels that coming from a long line of educators, and being a foreign exchange student in Germany during her senior year of high school, helped her become an accomplished English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher.

“As a foreign exchange student, I learned what it was like to be a student in school and not know the language,” said VanNess. “At that point, I realized I loved interacting with other cultures and wanted to teach EL students.”

What matters most is that her students notice this passion. “Ms. VanNess is not only nice, but she understands where we have dif culties and helps us learn how to overcome them,” said Alicia Lopez, sophomore at Lodi High School.

Each year San Joaquin County selects one Teacher of the Year from applicants throughout the area’s 14 school districts. 10 www.sjcoe.org/annualreport


THE BUSINESS OF EDUCATION IN SAN JOAQUIN COUNTYThe fi scal resources needed to operate public education in San Joaquin County are overseen by San Joaquin County Offi ce of Education’s (SJCOE) Business Services. SJCOE provides fi nancial, budget, and payroll services to the County’s 14 school districts and SJCOE’s own programs. State law requires each county offi ce of education to review budgets and the overall fi scal solvency of local school districts. SJCOE’s Business Services ensures that districts will meet fi nancial obligations now and for two upcoming years by reviewing and approving budgets and interim fi nancial reports. Through joint power agreements administered by SJCOE’s Business Services, schools are provided with health benefi ts, workers’ compensation insurance, property and liability insurance, and technology. These volume agreements save school districts millions of dollars each year.

Average Daily General Fund Per Student Revenue Limit Average Class Number of Attendance (ADA) Revenue Expenditure /ADA Size Employees

Banta Elementary 284 $2,506,295 $8,608 $5,535 22.6 37 Escalon Unifi ed 2,992 $24,863,639 $8,062 $5,775 26.1 407 Jefferson Elementary 2,350 $18,049,916 $7,191 $5,580 24.9 254 Lammersville Elementary 1,462 $10,274,552 $6,902 $5,619 21 179 Lincoln Unifi ed 8,103 $69,144,878 $8,280 $5,796 25.5 1,141 Linden Unifi ed 2,393 $20,832,223 $8,652 $5,817 25.7 340 Lodi Unifi ed 28,123 $251,854,137 $8,966 $5,782 24.9 4,134 Manteca Unifi ed 22,373 $178,022,927 $8,038 $5,796 26.2 2,736 New Hope Elementary 193 $2,072,959 $10,748 $5,575 19.6 36 New Jerusalem Elementary 235 $2,271,658 $9,754 $5,540 26.2 64 Oak View Elementary 376 $2,944,833 $7,804 $5,567 20.4 50 Ripon Unifi ed 2,881 $22,443,742 $7,825 $5,789 24.7 388 Stockton Unifed 34,764 $342,153,921 $9,890 $5,795 23.6 5,133 Tracy Unifi ed 15,625 $128,094,799 $8,330 $6,132 26 1,861TOTAL OR AVERAGE K-12 DISTRICTS 122,154 $1,075,530,481 $8,818 25 16,760 San Joaquin County Of ce of Education $127,564,081

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE INDEX (API) • The Academic Performance Index (API) is the cornerstone of California’s Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999. The purpose of the API is to measure the academic performance and growth of schools and its students. It is a numerical index (or scale) that ranges from a low of 200 to a high of 1,000. A school’s score on the API is an indicator of a school’s performance level. The statewide API performance target for all schools is 800. A school’s growth is measured by how well it is moving toward or past that goal.

ADEQUATE YEARLY PROGRESS (AYP) • AYP is used to determine which schools are making progress toward the goals set in the federally mandated, No Child Left Behind Act. AYP status is calculated using a number of indicators, including Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) programs such as the California Standards Tests (CSTs), California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE), and the California Alternative Performance Assessment (CAPA). Schools must test 95 percent of its students each year and achieve a score of 620 or show one point of growth on the annual API. The last requirement, which applies only to high schools, is that 83 percent of students must graduate or there must be a 0.1 percent increase in the graduation rate versus the previous year, or improvement in the rate of at least 0.2 percent in the average two-year rate.

CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL EXIT EXAM (CAHSEE) • The California High School Exit Exam helps identify students’ strengths in English/language arts and mathematics. As of the 2005-2006 school year, no student received a public high school diploma without having passed the CAHSEE in addition to meeting local district’s requirements for graduation. Students begin taking the test as sophomores and then again each year until they pass.

SJCOE REVENUES

Revenue Limit

Federal

Other State

Local

Other Sources

Source: California Department of Education and San Joaquin County districts/County Of ce of Education 2007-08 Unaudited Actual Financial Report

SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY % OF10TH GRADERS PASSING CAHSEE

2007-2008

MATH

7,349 7,414

ENGLISH LANGUAGEARTS

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TOTAL EXPENSES FOR SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY SCHOOLS $1,077,160,778

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TOTAL REVENUE FOR SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY SCHOOLS $1,075,530,481

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17,914 PUBLIC K-12 EDUCATION EMPLOYEES IN SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY


A2009 ANNUAL REPORT

The 2009 ANNUAL REPORT isa publication of the San JoaquinCounty Offi ce of EducationPublic Information Offi ce.

Fredrick A. Wentworth, Superintendent of Schools, 2901 Arch-Airport Road, P.O. Box 213030,Stockton, CA 95206 • 209.468.4937

Articles, Multimedia, and Photography provided by:

MONICA CARINA RADRIGAN PHOTOGRAPHY

SJCOE PRODUCTIONSCarlin Jardine • Ernestina Rodriguez

SJCOE PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICEPatrick Gannon • Tera Garcia • Jacqueline Ratto

VENTURE ACADEMY FAMILY OF SCHOOLSChelsea Rae Salois Photography

Visit the multimedia component of this year’s report at: www.sjcoe.org/annualreport


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