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Highlights City and San Lorenzo Unified School District Liaison Committee Page 3 improve student achievement and decrease special education referrals. The program provides screening to identify at-risk students and curriculum aimed at bringing students up to state standards. An RTI pilot was implemented for K-3~d grade students at Bay and Del Rey Elementary Schools, and has since been expanded to four schools. Dr. Byas reported that other schools have indicated interest in participating in the RTI program, and expansion of the program will require an increase in staffing. Dr. Byas reported on other programs, such as the AVID program, which the District is considering reinstating; the success of the Small Learning Communities; and collaboration with Chabot College on the Early College Program, in which students could earn college credits while attending high school. Dr. Byas and Mr. Jermanis have been discussing ideas for potential future joint use projects, and will present the ideas at a future Committee meeting. Discussion Re ag rding Joint School Board and City Council Meeting Mr. Jermanis commented that the City Council and School Board try to hold a joint meeting a couple of times a year. He suggested January or February as a possible timeframe for the next joint meeting. Mr. Jermanis also stated that the San Leandro School Board had suggested a meeting between both School Boards and the City Council. He indicated that he would work with Dr. Byas to develop and agenda for such a meeting. Members were supportive of the idea, commenting that such a meeting would facilitate dialogue and information sharing among the groups. Mr. Jermanis suggested that there are areas, such as disaster preparedness, where the agencies would need to work collaboratively. 6. Public Comments None. 7. Committee Member Comments Board Member Polvorosa commented that it is a pleasure working with the City. 8. Adjourn The meeting was adjourned at 5:05 p.m.