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City and San Lorenzo Unified School District Liaison Committee Apri123, 2009 Page 4 to report how sports programs help to motivate the District's students achieve high grade point averages. A discussion ensued. City Manager Hollister inquired on student enrollment. Superintendent Byas stated that attendance is up and the District will change class size to 24.5 students to one teacher, which seems to accommodate the community without turning students away. Councilmember Souza hopes that more teachers would participate in the School Loop Program, which allows parents computer access to track their child's progress. A discussion ensued regarding the School Loop Program and Block Scheduling, which is in the District's second phase at this time. Councilmember Prola commented that the reason for the increase in District attendance may be because families for struggling to get through these tough economic times and are unable to attend private schools. District staff agreed. 4. Discussion Re ag rdin~ Solid Waste Services at Schools Interim Assistant City Manager Diaz commented that Oro Loma Sanitary District is not offering composting service at this time. A discussion ensued regarding the City's Water Pollution Control Plant's co-generation facility. Councilmember Souza reminded all of the upcoming May 16 Neighborhood Cleanup Day, in which all San Leandro residents can recycle unwanted items. 5. Committee Member Comments Board Member Polvorosa commented on how what a pleasure it is doing business with the City. Superintendent Byas announced that this is the last City/Distict Liaison Committee Meeting for the District's Associate Superintendent Maniscalco, who is retiring soon. He continued to applaud Maniscalco professionalism. Councilmember Prola stated that he looks forward to more joint use projects with the District in the future. Superintendent Byas commented that these hard economic times will make everyone more creative in the challenges ahead.