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Board Member Mack-Rose suggested a local area educational plan; being aware of diversity, income, enrollment and overall demographic issues would help to plan for the future. She is looking at opportunities and challenges; recognizes the past and wants to work together for a strong future; she thanked staff for the speed/lighting around the schools. Council Member Gregory talked about Shape Up San Leandro and the Safe Routes to School pilot programs; he said there are some grant opportunities for recess programs. Council Member Reed stated that the relationship between the school district and the City is very important and looks to the future to change the perception of partnership and communication. She is very interested in joint use projects and that neighborhoods benefit from school projects; they should also consider the senior population and they could also benefit. Chair Katz-Lacabe mentioned that there are four new school board members and that change is very exciting; it is a different board than in the past and looks forward to learning from the past and establishing a new relationship in the future. Mayor Santos commented on May 14~` as Bike to Work Day; his concept of moving the district administration building thereby bringing Madison School back to help the district; he commented on the desire for undergrounding at Muir and Wilson Schools; he stated that the Shape Up San Leandro does not yet have formal approval by the Council. 7. Public Comments Stephen Cassidy, former school board member, commented on the importance of the City's contribution to the 9th Grade Academy; that the school district is not responsible for the ERAF reductions; he stated his concern over ongoing costs associated with running the new Academy; they should look to revenue measures for the future. District staff member asked that the fuel/vehicle issue to be brought back for discussion. Bob Leigh, Washington HOA, commented on the 28% of San Leandro students attending SLzUSD so he supports ongoing discussions with Dr. Byas for joint use projects; the Washington HOA is willing to help with fundraisers; he asked that the Manor area residents be included in the discussions. 8. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Santos adjourned the meeting at 5:28 p.m.