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City and San Leandro Unified School District Liaison Committee March 31, 2011 Page 2 Mayor Cassidy mentioned that perhaps there can be a tour of the Art Education Center, if the meeting will be held there. Superintendent Cathey stated that she would look into the possibility of having entertainment prior to the May 9 Work Session. Deputy City Manager Diaz stated that she had not heard from Superintendent Byas regarding the possibility that the San Lorenzo Unified School District (SLzUSD) would like to participate in the May 9 Joint Work Session. 2. Discussion Regarding Development of Subcommittee to Plan San Leandro Education Conference Fall 2011 Mayor Cassidy asked if any of the committee members would like to volunteer to be on the subcommittee to organize the San Leandro Education Conference Fall 2011. Board President Mack -Rose volunteered to serve on the subcommittee. A discussion ensued regarding the goal and focus of the event, possible break -out sessions, potential topics to be covered, who should be invited to attend, who might be presenters, etc. Mayor Cassidy then led a discussion regarding the content of the conference and that it should include any goals and pressing issues facing San Leandro schools. Board President Mack -Rose suggested that the conference should embrace all children of San Leandro. Superintendent Cathey suggested the promotion of City and District resources for families, i.e., Davis Street Family Resource Center. Mayor Cassidy stated that he would like to discuss not only K -12 students at the conference, but also discuss students with disabilities, before kindergarten care and adults under age 22. It was decided that Board President Mack -Rose will set up the first subcommittee meeting and Deputy City Manager Diaz will contact the SLzUSD regarding its possible participation in the conference. The subcommittee will then report at the next City Council/SLUSD Liaison Committee meeting. 3. Update on Measure M Superintendent Cathey gave an update on the role of the Conceptual Design Team in regards to the Burrell Field and Swim Center Measure M projects. She also discussed the District and City joint staff subcommittee that has been established (Technical Advisory Committee "TAC ") to facilitate communication between the City and the District as it relates to technical questions and issues that may arise as Measure M projects get started. A discussion ensued about the schedule of meetings for the TAC committees. The discussion also included the details of the Joint Use Agreement and that if there are any project design delays, they should be brought back to the TAC for discussion. Another discussion ensued on the purpose of the TAC. Director Murphy explained why the implementation of City standards and requirements are necessary to the successful completion of the projects, particularly traffic and drainage improvements.