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• Programs to Address the Social and Emotional Needs of Students • Implemented a new off - campus instructional program at the Lincoln Alternative Education Center (ACE) • Added two parent liaisons who work with families to provide support for their students and parent training (using grant funds) • Hired a gang prevention parent liaison to work with students and families (violence prevention grant) • Hired two mental health professionals to conduct needs assessment and work with students and families to provide services (funds provided by County of Alameda) • Currently working on writing a Community -based Health Center grant Additionally, Superintendent Cathey stated that one area that remains on the top of her list includes meeting with local businesses to develop a partnership to support students being in class on time, every day. A discussion ensued on how the City might help organize such a conversation. It was also noted that at this point in time, the District is not planning to use metal detectors, drug sniffing dogs, nor will they eliminate the use of student backpacks. Student Resource Officer Louie Brandt provided an update on the school climate since late September, and the implementation of a Diversion Program at San Leandro High. He felt that since September there have been very few fights, vandalism is down, and there was not one incident during Spirit Week, making it the "best Spirit Week he has experienced in his six years working at the high school." He briefly described the Diversion Program (recently implemented at the high school) where students, who commit non - felony offenses come before a jury of their peers, who determine the sanctions for each defendant including educational training programs and classes, community service and mandatory counseling. Superintendent Cathey added that during a meeting today with staff from Supervisor Wilma Chan's office she learned that the District will have the opportunity to participate in a program called YEP (Youth Employment Program) which works with students who are on probation and /or foster youth. They work with students to provide them with support and training to prepare them for the work force and also help them get summer jobs. The program comes with a near full time staff person. She is hoping to be able to get started after winter break. A discussion ensured on the limited communication between the probation department and school district identifying those students who are on probation. The Mayor offered to send a letter (drafted by the District) to the Juvenile District Attorney in support of improved communication. Sergeant Henderson also provided a brief update on the recent shooting at the Alvarado Street Tattoo Party in the City (some of the attendees were high 3