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2. Discussion of Measure B Oversight Committee and Project Design Teams Superintendent Chris Lim reported that 50 Design Teams applications were received and that the deadline had been extended, and that a fifth Design Team for the PG&E Parking Lot had been added as a result of comments at the March 12, 2007, Neighborhood Town Hall Meeting. Superintendent Lim passed out the new flyer for the March 26, 2007, Neighborhood Town Hall Meeting, and said that she would be setting up a meeting to talk with the principal of Assumption School. 3. Discussion of Potential City Truancy Ordinance Director of Student Services David Lorden has researched the City of Fremont's Daytime Curfew Ordinance, which means the Fremont Police Department stops, cites and fines school-age children and teens during the day. First citation is $75; second citation is $150; and third citation is $250. Fremont Unified School District is continuing with their existing SARB referral process. David also said that San Leandro High will be piloting a new parent notification system regarding attendance this fall. Current notification is to the home phone, which means students can often intercept or erase messages. Text messages are private and discreet. This system estimated to run $1,800 a year at 10 cents a text message, and if attendance improves by 1 % as a result, the savings can be substantial (in South Australia, some schools report an increased attendance by up to 200%). Committee Recommendation The Superintendent and City Manager will develop a draft of the elements of a truancy ordinance for consideration by the City Council. A draft of the details for a truancy ordinance will be reviewed at a future meeting of the School Liaison Committee. 4. Update on Joint Project for Bancroft Middle School Playing Field City Manager John Jermanis reported it is anticipated the City Council will award a contract for renovation of the Bancroft Middle School Play Field on Monday, April 16, 2007. Assistant Superintendent Leon Glaster advised the committee that the construction contract for this joint project will be artificial turf, which is all rubber and made from recycled tires. The project also received another grant in the amount of $22,568 for the track from the California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB). Senior Engineer Austine Osakwe presented a schedule for the construction of the play field and indicated work is expected to begin May, 2007, and end before the start of the school year in September. In the event there are delays in the construction schedule, all major construction activity will be completed before the start of school. City Councilmember Mike Gregory said that City Council has received emails about commitments for future conversations from residents on San Jose Street and that the City 2