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Regular Board Meeting - Celebrate Schools
San Leandro USD
January 10, 2017 6:00PM
San Leandro Performing Arts Center 2250 Bancroft Avenue San Leandro, CA 94577 Open Session - 6:00 pm

A. CALL TO ORDER - 6:00 P.M.
Minutes:
The meeting was called to order at 6pm. It was noted that Trustee Tate arrived after the pledge of allegiance and Trustee Aguilar arrived 30 minutes after the meeting was called to order.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Minutes:
President Prola led the audience in the pledge of allegiance.
C. LEGAL STATEMENT
Minutes:
There was no public testimony on non-agenda items.
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Members of the audience who wish to address the Board are asked to complete the yellow card available at the entrance and submit it to the Board's Administrative Assistant. Speakers who have completed the card will be called when the item is reached on the agenda or, for non-agenda items, during the Public Testimony. Cards are to be turned in before the item is reached on the agenda. Please note that the meeting is being recorded. State law prohibits the Board of Education from taking any action on or discussing items that are not on the posted agenda except to A) briefly respond to statements made or questions posed by the public in attendance; B) ask questions for clarification; C) provide a reference to a staff member or other resource for factual information in response to the inquiry; or D) ask a staff member to report back on the matter at the next meeting and/or put it on a future agenda. (Government Code 54954.2(a)).
D. PUBLIC TESTIMONY ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Minutes:
Lynda Hornada, Principal of Garfield Elementary, described the Active Schools program to keep our students moving. She had the audience participate in a simulated video to demonstrate an example of fun ways to get the students moving.
E. PRESENTATIONS
Minutes:
Garry Grotke, Principal of Madison Elementary School, displayed a presentation highlighting how the school works for the students, the staff and the community.
E.1. Garfield Elementary - Zero to Sixty - Let's Move!Was edited within 72 hours of the Meeting
Speaker:
Lynda Hornada
Rationale:

Studies show that active kids do better, so Garfield Elementary School has been working hard to ramp up physical activity for our students. Our efforts have been noticed, and we have been recognized with the 2016 Let's Move! Active Schools National Award.  We are on a mission to take our students from Zero to Sixty with Active Schools.  Principal Lynda Hornada will present some of the work that is happening to keep our students moving forward.

 
Attachments:
Garfield - Celebration of Schools
E.2. James Madison Elementary School: Spotlight on Madison
Speaker:
Garry Grotke, Principal
Rationale:

Madison Elementary School will focus our spotlight on how we work for the students, the staff and the community.  Students and staff will present how Madison focuses on particular initiatives and their positive impact on the school and community.


 
Attachments:
Madison Presentation
E.3. James Monroe Elementary School - Extended Day Learning at Monroe.
Speaker:
Jeannette McNeil, Principal
Rationale:

Jeannette McNeil, Principal at Monroe Elementary School, will present their after school programs which includes ASES, Intervention, Enrichment and After School Library.  Students from the school will present a slide show and discuss their experiences in the programs.


 
Minutes:
Jeannette McNeil, Principal of Monroe Elementary, discussed the impact of after school programs on the students.
E.4. Woodrow Wilson Elementary School - Making a Splash as a Community
Speaker:
Sally Lewis, Interim Principal
Rationale:

Woodrow Wilson Elementary School is making a splash as a community in every way!  They are committed to providing high quality, inclusive, engaging and meaningful learning environments for all students.  Their video presentation highlights some of the ways that the Wilson community is working together for students, including a focus on health and wellness, partnerships with community and families, collaboration among staff, project based learning, innovation in science, bilingual education and incorporation of technology. 


 
Minutes:
Sally Lewis, Interim Principal of Wilson Elementary and Lang Luong, Vice Principal communicated through a video made at the school, giving various perspectives on programs from the staff, students and parents points of view. At the end the staff and students and mascot danced on stage and created a wave.
E.5. John Muir Middle School - Falcons Stand Up, Stand Strong and Stand Together
Speaker:
Vernon Walton & Jorge Gonzalez
Rationale:

Principal Vernon Jordan and Vice Principal Jorge Gonzalez will celebrate John Muir Middle School by introducing the school's social vision.  This presentation will highlight programs at John Muir such as AVID, PBIS, athletics, student clubs, and student leadership.



 
Minutes:
Vernon Walton, Principal of John Muir Middle School, and Jorge Gonzalez, Vice Principal outlined the school's social vision. This included student clubs, AVID, PBIs and student leadership.
Attachments:
JMMS Board Presentation 16-17
F. ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS AND COMMENTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
Minutes:
All of the Board members voiced their appreciation for each presentation and their positive impacts in our school district.
G. ADJOURNMENT
Rationale:
*Regular Board Meetings shall be adjourned at 10:30 p.m. unless extended to a specific time determined by a majority of the Board.  The meeting shall be extended no more than once and may be adjourned to a later date. (Board Bylaw 9323).
 
Minutes:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:42pm.
Disability Information:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, assistance will be provided to those requiring accommodations for disabilities. If you need special assistance to participate in a Regular Board meeting, please contact the Superintendent's Office at (510) 667-3522 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting.
1/10/2017 6:00:00 PM ( Original )
PresentVictor Aguilar, Jr.
PresentDr. Kevin Collins
PresentEvelyn Gonzalez
PresentLance James
PresentDr. Mike McLaughlin
PresentDr. Rosanna Mucetti
PresentPeter Oshinski
PresentDiana Prola
PresentLeo Sheridan
PresentMonique Tate
PresentDr. John Thompson

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