Vice President Prola stated that the Board had been in closed session where the following action was taken: 

• In accordance with Government Code 54957, the Board took action in closed session, by a 6-0 vote with Trustee Mack-Rose absent, to appoint Debra Nieto as Cafeteria Manager A at the Fred T. Korematsu campus.

• Ty Katsir, founder of Katsir Consulting Group, addressed the Board regarding bullying. As a Bullying Prevention Consultant and Certified Olweus Trainer, she presented information on the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, a multilevel, multicomponents school-based program designed to prevent or reduce bullying throughout a school setting and to improve peer relations and make the school a safer and more positive place for students to learn and develop.  Ms. Katsir left some information on the program and urged the Board to consider a program such as the Olweus Bully Prevention Program.

Debbie Wong, Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services, Melissa Luc, First 5 School Readiness Program Manager, and Robin Michel, summer program coordinator, provided a review of our very first pre-kindergarten summer program at Jefferson School. Summer program teachers were Jefferson Elementary Kindergarten teacher Anna Guzman and Pre-school teacher Michele Okahashi. The presentation included the program goals, student program, parent component, and next steps.  Funded by First 5 Alameda County, this was the first year of a two-year contract offering a 5-week program to 18 children who did not have any previous preschool experience.  Components of the First 5 Summer Pre-K model include the following:

• Low child-teacher ratio, K and Pre-K teachers
• Bilingual teachers in the classroom, when appropriate
• Developmentally appropriate curriculum (language and communication skills, gross/fine motor skills, cognitive skills, social/emotional skills)
• Five hours of parent education
• Child development referral process

As part of the program, First 5 is conducting a Kindergarten Readiness Study in our District with eight of our kindergarten teachers participating. 

The Board thanked First 5 Alameda County for giving our District an opportunity to
participate in this phenomenal program. 

Goal #1: Educate the Whole Child: Ensure the academic, physical, social and emotional well being of every student

First 5 Pre-Kindergarten Summer Program Report

Debbie Wong, Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services, Melissa Luc, First 5 School Readiness Program Manager, Anna Guzman and Michele Okahashi, summer program teachers, and Robin Michel, summer program coordinator, will provide a review of our very first pre-kindergarten summer program at Jefferson School.  The presentation will include the program goals, student program, parent component, and next steps.

Jaliza Eagles, GEAR UP Coordinator, presented a follow up to last spring's Board update on the Grade 9 program.  Highlights of the presentation included student achievement data in English, Mathematics, and Science and provided information regarding the major GEAR UP programs: parent liaisons, High Expectations Parent and Student Training, Tutorials, and school climate. Ms. Eagles also shared lessons learned and provided a summary of the 2011-2012 (Grade 10) program and sustainability efforts at the Fred T. Korematsu campus that include a college/career/parent center, PSAT preparation, AVID support, college field trips, parent leadership classes, college night/week, ABI training, as well as EAOP student/parent workshops.

The Board posed clarifying questions such as how do academic increases in this grant compare to other grant programs i.e. AVID, and how do we know if we have succeeded which were addressed by staff.

Goal #1: Educate the Whole Child: Ensure the academic, physical, social and emotional well being of every student

San Leandro High School GEAR UP Program Update

Jaliza Eagles, GEAR UP Coordinator, will present a follow up to last spring's Board update on the Grade 9 program.  She will share student achievement data in English, Mathematics, and Science and provide information regarding the major GEAR UP programs: parent liaisons, High Expectations Parent and Student Training, Tutorials, and school climate. Ms. Eagles will also share lessons learned for building the Grade 10 program and sustainability efforts at the Fred T. Korematsu campus for 2011-2012.

Trustee Almonte reported receipt of the following emails from September 8, 2011, through October 3, 2011.  From CSBA regarding "This month at CSBA," and two issues of "California School News"; from Sheila Jordan regarding "You're Invited to attend the Teacher of the Year Award Ceremony," and "ACOE's E-Newsletter: Back to School Edition"; from Georgette Jackson regarding two issues of "McKinley School Bulletin"; from Monthly Teacher Newsletter regarding "The Fall Season for Teachers"; from Tony Sodora regarding "Partners in Education"; from the San Leandro Education Foundation regarding "SLED Annual Meeting September 21 Agenda," "Press Release: SLED to Announce Grant Funding and Recognize Volunteers Tonight," "Annual Meeting Review," and "Eat Out for Education October 5"; from the Coalition for Fair Employment in Construction regarding "CFEC Investigative Report," and "PLA Update"; from Vernon Billy regarding "Information on ACSA Legal Support Fund"; from Jon Sherr regarding "New D.O. Position," "Letter from E-Board of the SLTA," "SLTA Budget News - September," "Bargaining Dates," and "Notice to Re-open MOU"; from Myrna Hernandez regarding two issues of the "Washington Newsletter"; from Veronica Sanchez regarding "Garfield School Bulletin"; from Filipino American International Book Festival regarding "Sign Up Now for these FilBookFest Events.  Seats Limited," and "Last Call: Sign Ups for FilBookFest Special Events"; from Luan Truong regarding "Please Sponsor McKinley School Teacher, Luan Truong, in his 2011 Ride for Kids"; from Anita Waldron regarding "Secondary Workload"; from Marily Mondejar & Elena Managahas regarding "Last Call to meet Eve Enselr at Grace Cathedral," and "Invitation to Honor Chief Justice Tani Gorre Cantil-Sakauye, Chief Justice of California"; from Cynthia Vincent regarding  "AC Transit Welcomes Community Input on Proposed Redistricting Plans"; from Ebado Ismail regarding "October 2011 Bancroft Middle School Newsletter"; from Carol Alvarez regarding "Extra Hours"; and from Rick Richards regarding "Holiday With Lenny Williams Benefit Concert.  

Student Board member Jack Martin reflected on the somber mood that the high school has been experiencing this week. On Friday, September 30, two students were hit in front of the high school when a driver suffered a possible heart attack and lost control of the car, and early Sunday morning, October 2, there was a tragic shooting that killed 10th grade SLHS student Leneasha Northington, adding that on Monday, there was a moment of silence in memory of her.

He also mentioned that Home Coming would be coming soon and asked that there might be a moment of silence for Leneasha at tonight's meeting.

Carol Delton, on behalf of the San Leandro Teachers' Association, reported that the unit held their annual new teacher orientation which was attended by many of their first year teachers as well as second and third year teachers and most of the site representatives.  In addition, she addressed MAA funding, the process of generating that funding, and the additional work needed to complete the MAA funding requirements. 

Superintendent Cindy Cathey expressed her sadness with regards to the two horrible incidents that occurred at the high school this past weekend, stating that it was nothing short of a miracle that the two students who were hit by the car will be fine. Neither of them had any broken bones, and there was no signs of internal bleeding (just a lot of bruises and soreness).

The Superintendent also asked for a moment of silence at the conclusion of the meeting and to adjourn the meeting in memory of Leneasha Northington as well as Martin Francis who served as a custodian in our District for 15 years and a sub custodian until the time of his death, and was best known for his passion for flags.  

The Superintendent reported that, as a follow-up to the Community Forum on Safety, the high school hosted a Student Forum.  Approximately thirty-five students were in attendance. Comments shared included that responsibilities at home which make coming to school very hard, they see school as a safe haven, they do not want metal detectors, and they want to continue to come together with the administrators and teachers to share their needs and perhaps make changes to better meet those needs.  The Superintendent noted that staff is committed to scheduling follow-up meetings. In addition, a Safety Task Force has been formed and will include a representative from the Police department, SRO's, students, staff, and parents.  They are looking to hold a meeting before the end of October.

She reminded the Board of the following upcoming events:

  Wednesday, October 5 

• Eat Out for Education. 6 p.m. at Le Soleil Restaurant 

   Thursday, October 6

• ACOE Teacher of the Year Ceremony at the Arts Education Center, 6 p.m. 
• Lincoln Back-To School Night, 5 p.m. 
• San Leandro High School Back-To School Night, 6:45 p.m., beginning with a general meeting at the gym

   Tuesday, October 18 

• Student Focus Group meeting at SLHS, from 1-3 p.m.
• Parent Focus Group meeting at SLHS, from 4-6 p.m. 
  The purpose of those two groups is to provide input regarding rules and agreements in relation to student behavior and school climate.

The Superintendent also announced that thanks to the work of Martin Capron and Evelyn Gonzalez, the District is very close to submitting a grant for approximately $2 million to the Valley Foundation to support the work at Burrell Field and the high school track and field.   

Trustee Sullivan reported that the committee met on September 28, 2011, and discussed staff development plans for site administrators and teaching staff, District Office walk throughs at the different school sites, CEBAS training, several new administrators will be receiving Beyond Diversity training this month, updates on District Task Force work (Health & Safety Course Revision, On-Line Credit Recovery option with on-line courses for students, Homework Board policy revision, Safe Schools Committee, Behavioral Tiered Intervention, Community Schools planning grant, District-wide Emergency Preparedness, Transitional Kindergarten, Biliteracy Master planning revision of the English Learner (EL) Master Plan, adding information regarding scholarships that will be available for all students, writing component for the high school, President Obama's flexibility in the No Child Left Behind Act, common core standards, implementing test-taking strategies for students, and future topics.

Trustee Sullivan reported that the committee met on September 28, 2011, and discussed and reviewed two new Board Policies and Administrative Regulations: 5113.1, Chronic Absence and Truancy and 5131.8, Bullying or Cyberbullying, which are being brought forward to the Board for consideration tonight.  They also brainstormed creating a new policy regarding staff conduct in the "friending" of students on social media sites such as Facebook, and Twitter, and other sites that may be deemed inappropriate. The committee also discussed future topics.

Trustee Prola reported that the committee met on September 21, 2011, and discussed Change Order #3 to the construction contract with D&D Pipelines, Inc. for the Lincoln Expansion Portable Classroom project, and finalized the language for the agreement with Harris & Associates for Measure M Construction Management services which are being brought forward for Board consideration tonight. There was also a discussion on other issues related to Measure B and M Bond projects including: 

• Land use agreement with the City of San Leandro at Pacific Sports Complex and Burrell Field
• Overflow parking area at Pacific Sports Complex and Burrell Field
• Maintenance and Operation plans for the Pacific Sports Complex and Burrell Field

Trustee James reported that the committee met on October 3.  The SELPA is working on three major goals this year: (1) making sure that those who need services receive services; (2) funding for 18-22 year olds; (3) all four districts have completed a survey of at least 20% of our parents and families to make sure we are doing our jobs.

The committee has a tentative meeting date in January, 2012; however they will definitely meet in March, 2012.

The following items were pulled from the Consent Calendar: 

• Q1 - Variable Term Waiver for Employment (Sullivan)
• R1 - 2011-2012 NPS/Agency Contracts (Prola)

Responding to Trustee Sullivan's question regarding the length of time the employee has to complete the necessary assessments needed to receive a Crosscultural Language and Academic Development (CLAD) permit, Senior  Director II John Thompson explained that the employee has a year to complete the requirements; however, the District is confident that the work will be completed sooner, adding that he is a veteran teacher and is replacing a permanent wood shop teacher who is on a leave of absence.

Variable term waivers are used for employee certificated personnel when they have not passed all of the required exams, when they have not completed all of the necessary coursework, and/or when they have not received all of the proper credentials. These waivers are typically used when trying to employee someone in a difficult to fill position. The Board of Education is being asked to approve a variable term waiver for the following person: 

Name: Robert H. Brown 
Assignment: Wood Shop Teacher 
Site: San Leandro High School 
Grades: 9-12 

Mr. Brown is replacing the permanent wood shop teacher who is currently on a leave of absence. Mr. Brown is a veteran teacher who has taught vocational education classes, including wood shop, at the university level and currently possesses a preliminary Career Technical Education Teaching Credential issued from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. However, Mr. Brown has not passed all of the assessments necessary for him to receive a Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development (CLAD) permit. This waiver will allow Mr. Brown to remain employed with our district while he completes the necessary requirements for him to attain this permit.

Trustee Prola asked if it would be less costly to higher a District speech teacher to provide services instead of contracting with an outside agency, Communication Works. 

Assistant Superintendent Debbie Wong explained that in the past when positions like these are posted, District speech therapists are not available, so we need to contract out.  

New non-public school placement contracts for the school year 2011-2012. 

Communication Works - Speech Therapist to provide services for Preschool Community speech students and case overload within the District.

The District Instructional Plan's goal is for "continuous academic growth for every student every year...no exceptions".  The plan includes targeted research based and high leverage practices:

• standards aligned differentiated instruction
• culturally responsive teaching and learning
• data driven continuous improvement
• safe climate and strong relationships

In order to address these important areas, the District seeks to utilize our professional development funds to provide a framework to deepen this work. This framework is called Professional Learning Communities (PLC) based on Richard DuFour's research.  Its purpose is to support the implementation of professional learning communities by providing administrators and a cadre of teachers with the knowledge, tools, and skills to effectively support schools and staff through the change process and implement, lead, and sustain a PLC at the site level.  The objectives include:

• Understand the concept and attributes of a professional learning community.
• Examine research-based best practices and standards for becoming a professional learning community.
• Experience and create sample processes and products reflective of professional learning communities.
• Acquire strategies and tools for designing, implementing, and evaluating a school?s journey towards becoming a professional learning community.
• Design a plan of action for implementing the professional learning community concept at your school.
• Participate actively by engaging in conversations and teamwork.
• Reflect on and self-assess personal knowledge, skills, and beliefs.

Solution Tree will provide a two-prong approach to this comprehensive effort for our K-12 staff:

1. K-12 teachers will receive 1 full day of overview training and practical implementation of strategies related to important PLC concepts.  We are fortunate to have the Superintendent of Sanger USD who has been implementing this work with high student achievement results, and is a similar school like ours since 2003. This training will take place on our staff development day, October 31.
2. Secondary (6-12) Coaching Academy for 50 participants; 6 full day sessions throughout the school year.  This implementation model also includes 4 PLC toolkits and email/phone support from Master Coaches all year.
   • SLHS: 25 staff
   • Bancroft and Muir: 10 staff each
   • District Office: 5 staff

Although this is a massive secondary effort to provide the PLC training, the elementary staff will gain the framework and take in these best practices and try them as they move into their full training a year from now.  

Please refer to the contract services agreement for additional details.

The Food and Nutrition Services Department requests that the Board adopt Resolution No. 11-44 proclaiming the week of October 10 ? 14, 2011, as National School Lunch Week. National School Lunch Week is a special week made possible by the School Nutrition Association, national affiliate of the California School Nutrition Association, and each year a campaign is developed that helps to give attention to the school lunch program focusing on the benefits of school meals.

The primary goal of the School Nutrition Program is to improve the health and nutritional status of students. This year?s National School Lunch Week theme is centered on helping students learn about where food comes from. The key message used during the National School Lunch week is:

?School Lunch ? Let?s Grow Healthy? will help students understand where food comes from while highlighting the overall benefit that school lunches help kids grow strong and healthy.

Further, the National School Lunch Week 2011 theme provides the opportunity to try something new and promote locally sourced foods.

The Board previously approved the construction contract with D & D Pipelines, Inc. on June 7, 2011.  The scope of this construction contract:

• Expand the Lincoln High School site by capturing a portion of the property at the rear of the Maintenance Department?s facility at 1145 Aladdin Ave.
• Install two portable classroom (PCR) buildings with all required utility connections and fencing on the expansion footprint.  The two portables were designated surplus as a result of eliminating them from San Leandro High School during the Open Space project.  The portables have been stored at the Maintenance Facility since last summer when they were transported from the San Leandro High School site.

Subsequently the Board approved:

• CO #1 in the amount of $13,800 on August 2, 2011
• CO #2 in the amount of $44,625 on September 7, 2011

This CO #3 in the amount of $16,266 is a 5.9% increase to the prior construction contract amount of $272,425.

This project has been on an accelerated planning and construction delivery schedule in order to house the ACE program at the start of the school year on August 24, 2011. 

CO #3 Summary

Contract Summary

Current (Combined Lincoln & Muir Portables) Budget Summary

Split Budget Summaries

Revised New Split Budget Summaries

The Construction Manager has reviewed the budgets for Lincoln and Adult School (Muir) and has determined that to financially close out the obligations on these fast track projects, each of these projects will require a budget increase.  The required increase is $10,000 at Lincoln and $5,000 at Adult School (Muir). 

The cost drivers that associated with these final budget adjustments were:

• At Lincoln HS, because this was a fast track project, the education program & curriculum was not completely defined when the project began and it required revisions to the building and utilities.  As the Principal continued to develop his program during summer construction, the curriculum driven changes resulted in facility and site change orders. 
• At Adult School (Muir), because this was a fast track project, the educational program and curriculum was not clearly defined when the project began, so the original budget did not account for large scope of moving costs including moving costs from adjacent campus; moving cost for furniture, fixtures and equipment from several sites, such as Bancroft Ave Adult Ed and Williams St Adult Ed.  Additionally, the late start and the compressed accelerated schedule to meet the fall school opening generated additional costs.

The work is complete and inspected, the construction manager has negotiated the final change orders with the general contractors, and the tenants have occupied the facilities and are providing their respective educational programs.

The $15,000 budget increase would be funded from Measure B Financial Reserve.

The Board?s approval of this change order (CO) #3 also means the Board has approved the budget transfer of $15,000 from the Financial Reserve as the project requires this transfer to pay for the CO. Facility and Technology has recommended the transfer of the $15,000 from Finance Reserve.

Renovation of the CTE Center, Shop Building, was identified in the Measure B language. AEDIS Architects was retained to prepare the design and construction documents for the renovation.  Plans and specifications were approved by the Division of the State Architect (DSA) and the project was bid through the requirements of Public Contract Code.  The project is scheduled to be completed during the next two years.  Work began during the 2010 summer break when no students were present.  The renovation will include structural improvements, restrooms, new shop equipment, lighting, roofing, and painting.

The Board previously approved the construction contract with D.L. Falk Construction Inc. on April 14, 2010.

Subsequently the Board approved:

• Change Order (CO) #1 on December 7, 2010, in the amount of $57,695.
• CO #2 on January 11, 2011, in the amount of $20,424.
• CO #3 on February 8, 2011, in the amount of $30,672.
• CO #4 on April 19, 2011, in the amount of $144,251.
• CO #5 on July 19, 2011, in the amount of $101,496.
• CO #6 on July 19, 2011, in the amount of $88,980.
• CO #7 on August 2, 2011, in the amount of $93,104.
• CO #8 on August 16, 2011, in the amount of $53,771.
• CO #9 on September 20, 2011 in the amount of $38,360.

This CO #10 a credit of <$345,838> is a <6.8%> decrease to the prior construction contract amount of $5,072,753.  The project remains substantially below the construction budget of $6,501,349.

Based upon the amount of hidden and unknown conditions experienced in the renovation of the existing sixty year old shop building, and both the acknowledged and disputed impacts upon the existing contractor and their original contract scope, the District and their professional design and construction team members, construction manager and architect, are planning to remove scope that has not been started and/or is not absolutely necessary for this current year?s school curriculum or operations from the District?s existing construction contract with D L Falk Construction, Inc. 

District staff, with the program manager and the construction manager and architect, will create a SLHS CTEC Phase II project to execute the remaining required build out and renovation of the shop building to satisfy the requirements and commitments of the three (3) Career Technical Education Facility Program (CTEFP) grant provisions.

The plan for the Phase II project is to first identify and refine necessary scope, get proposals and execute amendments to authorize the architect, construction manager and inspector to start on a Phase II project, prepare drawings & specifications, submit to DSA, bid, award and construct with another general contractor next summer, 2012.

The current project budget is $10, 444,105.  There is sufficient project budget to fund and execute a Phase II project of $2,100,000 to $2,500,000.

Currently, the District has committed approximately $6,900,000 and expended approximately $6,300,000, on the SLHS CTEC project, which houses the three CTE programs covered by the grants.  The required qualifying expenditures to satisfy the terms of the grants is a total of $9,000,000.

CO #10 Summary

Contract Summary

Budget Summary

In anticipation of new facility projects to be completed from the project list generated by the passage of the November 2010 General Obligation Bond, District staff drafted, with legal counsel assistance, a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) in January of 2011, with the goal of selecting a pool of qualified construction managers. 

On January 24, 2011, the District released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for submissions of a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for construction management services from firms interested in providing professional services to the District. The District required that firms interested in submitting an SOQ be licensed, insured, and maintain a full-service construction management office within one hundred miles of the District.  The SOQ deadline was Friday, February 4, 2011, by 5 p.m.

On February 4, 2011, the District received sixteen (16) Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) packages by the deadline.  During the qualifications based submittal and selection process, the District reviewed and considered the following information:

1. The number and relevance of K-12 school related new construction and modernization projects managed by the firm in the past five years, the firm?s experience with value engineering, life cycle cost analysis and bid alternates, the firm?s DSA experience and qualifications of the proposed staff for each of the firms.  Experience in urban development and the public process of communicating effectively with a diverse community of stake holders.

2. The firm?s ability to meet project budgets and schedules; percent of change orders for construction projects; if there was any litigation on the firm?s projects, experience with sustainable design and construction (CHPS, HPI & LEED) projects; and experience working with and getting input from community groups.

The District received sixteen (16) outstanding proposals. Staff did a screening to invite a shortlist of eight (8) qualified construction management firms to interview.  These firms were interviewed on March 17 and 18, 2011, and a secondary screening and reference check was completed to determine a final list of qualified construction management firms to complete the voter approved Measure ?M? projects.

On April 5, 2011, the Board approved the CM pool and the selection of Van Pelt Construction Services (VPCS), The Alley Group (TAG) and Harris & Associates (H&A).  The Board authorized District staff to make project assignments and negotiate agreements with any or all of the firms in the pool.  On May 5, 2011, District staff finalized the project assignments for the CM firms, as follows:

Since May 5, 2011, the District with legal counsel assistance has been finalizing the language, terms and conditions for the CM services Agreement with Harris & Associates for the three (3) projects assigned to that firm.

The contract with Harris Associates was provided by District?s legal counsel, Orbach, Huff & Suarez LLP.   The contract is in the amount of $980,500 for services for three (3) projects, the Pacific Sports Complex & Burrell Field, SLHS Swim Center & Fields and Lincoln HS, estimated to be delivered through December 2013 including DSA closeout. As part of the contract, the CM will complete all close out activities for the projects included in the agreement.

On September 19, 2011, legal counsel & the District completed negotiations and approved the final contract language. 

On September 21, 2011, the Agreement was reviewed by the Facilities and Technology Committee.

Note: This CM Agreement will serve as the template for the agreements with the other CM firms, VPCS and TAG.

These items are submitted for advance planning and to assist the Board in establishing future agenda items.  The Board may, however, take action on the following:

Trustee Katz-Lacabe was concerned about the District's capacity to comply with the many specifically-detailed requirements contained in this Board Policy and Administrative Regulation. 

Assistant Superintendent Debbie Wong explained that this policy is based on CSBA's model policy and these items are all mandated. Many of these items the District is currently doing such as tracking data; however, we need to strengthen our systems and this policy will give us the "teeth" to prioritize our work and put some systems in place. 

Trustee Katz-Lacabe would like to see the District be more pro-active with regards to notifying the parents when their student is truant before the end of the year.  In addition, with regards to prioritizing, he would like see the focus be on the younger grades.

In support of our current Board Policy 5113 Absences and Excuses, the District is recommending approval of a new Board Policy 5113.1 and new Administrative Regulation 5113.1, Chronic Absence and Truancy, as a support policy and procedures to address those students who are chronically and habitually truant. The new policy and administrative regulations define chronic truancy as a student who has been absent from school without a valid excuse for 10 percent or more of the school year per Education Code 48260-48263. The Policy and Administrative Regulations include processes to communicate and work with students and their families on curbing and/or eliminating excessive absences from school, which is an early warning sign towards poor academic achievement. 

The full proposed Board Policy and Administrative Regulation are attached for your review.

Trustee Katz-Lacabe was curious if cyberbullying has been an issue in our District. In response, Student Board member Martin noted that web pages such as "San Leandro Blast" cyberbullying is occurring. Assistant Superintendent Wong also noted that there were a couple of incidents with regards to cell phones at the middle school last year.  She also stated that this policy is step 1 as part of our Behavior Tiered Intervention work.

Trustee  Prola commented that on page 2, the fourth line under "Cyberbullying" should read,..."including but not limited to..." Also she would like  "any unwanted touching" added under "Physical"  bullying behavior on page 2.

Trustee Katz-Lacabe made the following motion: "Approve item V2, the New Board Policy 5131.8 and New Administrative Regulation 5131.5 Bullying or Cyberbullying with the changes as noted by Vice President Prola. 

Board members who remembered Martin Francis shared their memories of him, describing him as a powerhouse, energetic, and a great asset to the community. Student Board member added that he remembered Martin Francis when he attended Roosevelt and Martin was the custodian there. 

The Board also expressed their feelings regarding this very difficult week in our community, commending staff for the excellent job they have done to help the students and staff during these tragic times. 

Trustee James commented that his daughter is now attending San Leandro High School. He plans on attending the SLED Eat Out for Education dinner tomorrow night, along with his son and daughter.

Trustee Sullivan was happy to hear about the formation of the Student forum and hoped that they might meet monthly or at least quarterly (time permitting). She also commented that she will try and attend the SLED Eat Out for Education, and the Teacher of Year ceremony. 

Trustee Almonte commented on the Filipino American National History Month which is celebrated in the United States in the month of October. First established by the Filipino American National Historical Society in October of 1988, this month is officially recognized by the California Department of Education as a month to celebrate Filipino American citizens. He asked and received consensus to have staff bring forward a resolution declaring the month of October as Filipino American History Month.

Trustee Carey commented that Lori Watson gave him a tour of the Fred T. Korematsu campus.  He encouraged everyone to attend this Friday's football game against Castro Valley in support of our student athletes. 

Trustee Katz-Lacabe commented on the Online Agenda, noting that while he is happy that all the documents are in PDF format on the website, he still finds it "annoying." 

Student Board Member Martin commented that he will be attending Eat Out for Education tomorrow night.  

Trustee Prola, along with Trustee Carey, attended a fundraiser for "Curtain Call" the new resident theatre company at the AEC.  She visited Garfield and was given a tour by the principal, describing the "Garfield Wave" which students do when someone enters the room rather than speaking out.  She also attended the Back To School Night at Bancroft Middle School and found it to be well attended.  She sat in on the Kindergarten Readiness Study. 

Before adjourning the meeting, Trustee Prola asked for a moment of silence for Leneasha Northington and Martin Francis. 

• Tentative Board Work Session - October 11, 2011 
• Regular Board Meeting ? October 18, 2011 
• Regular Board Meeting ? November 1, 2011 
• Tentative Board Work Session - November 8, 2011 
• Regular Board Meeting ? November 15, 2011 
• Regular Board Meeting ? December 6, 2011 S
• Special Board Meeting ? December 13, 2011 
• Regular Board Meeting ? January 10, 2012 
• Tentative Board Work Session - January 17, 2012 
• Regular Board Meeting ? January 24, 2012 
• Regular Board Meeting ? February 7, 2012 
• Tentative Board Work Session - February 14, 2012 
• Regular Board Meeting ? March 6, 2012 
• Special Board Meeting ? March 13, 2012 
• Regular Board Meeting ? March 20, 2012 
• Regular Board Meeting ? April 3, 2012 
• Regular Board Meeting ? April 17, 2012 
• Regular Board Meeting ? May 1, 2012 
• Tentative Board Work Session - May 8, 2012 
• Regular Board Meeting ? May 15, 2012 
• Regular Board Meeting ? June 5, 2012 
• Regular Board Meeting ? June 19, 2012 
• Special Board Meeting ? June 26, 2012

• Tentative Board Work Session - October 11, 2011 
• Regular Board Meeting ? October 18, 2011 
• Regular Board Meeting ? November 1, 2011 
• Tentative Board Work Session - November 8, 2011 
• Regular Board Meeting ? November 15, 2011 
• Regular Board Meeting ? December 6, 2011 S
• Special Board Meeting ? December 13, 2011 
• Regular Board Meeting ? January 10, 2012 
• Tentative Board Work Session - January 17, 2012 
• Regular Board Meeting ? January 24, 2012 
• Regular Board Meeting ? February 7, 2012 
• Tentative Board Work Session - February 14, 2012 
• Regular Board Meeting ? March 6, 2012 
• Special Board Meeting ? March 13, 2012 
• Regular Board Meeting ? March 20, 2012 
• Regular Board Meeting ? April 3, 2012 
• Regular Board Meeting ? April 17, 2012 
• Regular Board Meeting ? May 1, 2012 
• Tentative Board Work Session - May 8, 2012 
• Regular Board Meeting ? May 15, 2012 
• Regular Board Meeting ? June 5, 2012 
• Regular Board Meeting ? June 19, 2012 
• Special Board Meeting ? June 26, 2012

The meeting was adjourned at 9:13 p.m. in memory of San Leandro High School sophomore shooting victim Leneasha Northington and Martin Francis, a custodian of the District from 1975-1990, who dedicated his life to honoring the US flag, and was responsible of bring the annual Flag Day program to San Leandro for the past 30 years.