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City and San Lorenzo Unified Schoo] District Liaison Committee Apri123, 2009 Page 2 Superintendent Byas gave an update on the East Bay Arts and Royal Sunset High School's excellent attendance record and premier curriculum. A discussion ensued regarding the District's East Bay Arts and its neighborhood childcare services, which is funded by the State. The Superintendent suggested that the Councilmembers walk through Arroyo High School science classes to see the high classroom quality. A discussion ensued regarding reinstituting the District's school water wells and how to fund the program. ~ Potential Joint Use Competitive Pool Superintendent Byas explained that the Joint Use Competitive Pool project will have to be pushed out for one to two years. He continued to explain that the School District's General Fund reserves must be maintained at three percent and with the difficult budget climate at this time the District would not be able to participate in the project at this time. He stated that he is hoping for the best on the upcoming May 19 election, but does not feel the initiatives will pass. Councilmember Souza expressed her desire to have a potential joint use competitive pool project in the future. Superintendent Byas concurred and expressed interest in more opportunities, as well. A discussion continued regarding the capable District teaching staff. • Other Potential Joint Use Projects Superintendent Byas hopes to consolidate future projects together with the City. He stated that the District's food services program is expanding and currently the District has bid for all San Leandro Unified School District (SLUSD) food services. A discussion ensued on how the District's food services program can possibly expand. City Manager Hollister stated that although the financial situation is bad, there are `green' projects in which the District might be interested. A discussion ensued on possible `green' projects, and Superintendent Byas expressed an interest for District students possibly interning at the City in `green' jobs. Superintendent Byas went on to describe a new $6 million District project, which will soon be the District's Bay Area Digital Studio. A discussion ensued regarding a possible 90-foot soccer field and track. Councilmember Starosciak commented that a nine lane track would be ideal for qualifying regional competitive meets. A discussion ensued on Division of the State Architect (DSA) bleachers and their high cost for the District.