CitySLUSD Liaison Highlights 2012 0920

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File Number: 12-489 None. CJiIJi111aI;IQJilEll Jil 3Ell :Kole] JiIJil;1011&1 Board Member Katz: • Publicly thanked Jacqui Diaz for all the work she has done for the City and the District and wished her well. • Suggested an introduction of the new Student Resource Officers (SROs). Officers Cathy Pickard and Tom Rogers introduced themselves. They gave an overview of what the current SLHS campus atmosphere was like. Superintendent Cathey: • Mentioned that the District had an initial meeting with the SROs prior to the start of the school year. • Hoped that the SROs would be involved in the current recruitment of the Gang Intervention Specialist position. • Mentioned that the students are wearing new lanyards this year. The SROs stated that the lanyards are an improvement in identifying students on campus. • Commented that the SROs' insights on procedures have been extremely helpful over the years in having the District adapt to changes and student behavior. • Commented on and thanked the City for the huge benefit and impact of the new signal light at Bancroft and 136th Avenues. Councilmember Reed: • Announced plans are underway for a January 21, 2013 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Celebration, called Oratorical Festival, featuring a student speech competition. • All San Leandro students are invited to participate. Vice Mayor Gregory: • Conveyed thanks to Evelyn Gonzales and her family and Carolyn Knudtson for their contribution to the September 15, 2012 Bike Party, which was a huge success. • Would like to see future agenda items: o Weight of the Nation o Wellness Policy o Chicken/Bees Policy Discussion Board Member Mack -Rose: • Announced October 3, 2012 International Walk and Roll to School Days. • Announced the YMCA Youth and Government Program, which will begin this fall at SLHS. 5. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 5:30 p.m. City of San Leandro Page 5 Printed on 10/9/2012