CitySLzUSD Liaison Highlights 2006 1026

Home

City Council/San Lorenzo Unified School District Liaison Committee October 26, 2006 Meeting Highlights Present: Board Member Polvorosa, Board Member Judson, Councilmember Santos, Council Member Starosciak, Superintendent Glassberg, Assistant Superintendent Shira, City Manager Jermanis, Assistant City Manager Hollister, Recreation and Human Services Director Knudtson 1. Update on Washington Manor Gymnasium Joint-Use Proiect Assistant Superintendent Shira gave an update on the Washington Manor Gymnasium Joint-Use Project. The State awarded a grant of $1.6 million for the project. The City contribute $600,000 in redevelopment set aside monies, and the District will contribute over $3 million towards the project, which includes a gymnasium, activity room, music room and stage. Shira also stated that the gymnasium is in the 100-year flood zone, so it will require additional elevation. He will be meeting with District and City staff in NovemberlDecember to work on these issues. It is hoped that the plans will be completed next Spring. (Site Plan attached) 2. City Report on 2006-07 Budget Funding Restoration for School Resource Officer and Community Services The Assistant City Manager reported that the City recently approved budget amendments of $390,000, which included restoration of a School Resource Officer. The School Resource Officer will cost approximately $160,000 and will be primarily assigned to elementary schools. This will bring the School Resource Officer complement back to three. In addition, the City is restoring main library branch Sunday hours from noon to 4:00 p.m., beginning January, 2007. The City is also reinstituting the Cherry Festival, restoring funding for community-based organizations, and purchasing holiday decorations. 3. District Report on Student Enrollment and Attendance Assistant Superintendent Shira gave a report (attached) regarding the five-year enrollment forecast. There is a projected decline of between 500 and 600 students over the next five years. The District is not planning on selling any school sites. 4. Discussion on Grant Funding (Proposition 49) for After School Education and Safetv Programs Superintendent Glassberg stated that there is approximately $550 million of Proposition 49 funding available for after-school programs, which focus on instruction, enrichment and recreation. The District is partnering with the San Leandro Boys and Girls Club on a grant application. Funding for the program would be for a three year cycle. State officials report that there is a high likelihood that the District/Boys and Girls Club grant will be funded.