Recap for February 22 Meeting

School District Formal Agenda - PDF Version including Consent Items

1.) Presentation of 100 Best Communities for Young People Plaque

Background: .

Fiscal Implications: None.

2.) Highlighting Alameda Schools: Encinal High School

Background: Encinal High School presented an overview of their academic program.

Fiscal Implications: None

3.) Season of Nonviolence Daily Reading

Background: Staff will read the daily topic from the Season of Nonviolence materials.

Fiscal Implications: None

4.) Review of Student Achievement Data: English Learners

Background: Staff presented a review of the student achievement data for English Language Learners.

Fiscal Implications: None

5.) Approval of Resolution 11-0012 Request to Issue TRAN

Background: Due to the State budget crisis, the State has been unable to send school district funds obligated under law in a timely manner. These delays or deferrals are getting worse and worse. As a result, in order to maintain a solid cash flow position, school districts are taking short term loans (TRANs)  until the State send them the monies. 

Fiscal Implications:Approximately $38,000 for costs associated with acquiring financing

6.) Equitable Distribution Update on Highly Qualified Teachers

Background: The State of California selected 247 school districts to participate in a Compliance,Monitoring, Intervention and Sanctions program to determine compliance with Federal law. Staff will present an update on the results. 

Fiscal Implications:None

7.) State of the District III: Focus on K-5 Achievement Data

Background: Staff presented the third in a series of six presentation on student achievement for the District.  The presentation focused on K-5 student achievement data.