San Bernardino City Unified School District
District Advisory Council Meeting
Minutes
Thursday, January 9, 2014
I.
Called to Order:
The DAC meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m.
A motion to open the meeting was made by Odenola Famutini.
Motion was seconded by Sharon Sadrudeen. Motion carried.
Roll Call:
Roll call was conducted through the sign-in sheet.
Correction made: #3 – New Business should state “CAHSEE minimum score of 350 to graduate
and 380 for proficiency.”
II.
Minutes:
A motion to accept the minutes as corrected on Thursday, January 9, 2014 was made by
Fanny Nieto. Motion was seconded by Joseph Mack. Motion carried.
III.
Celebrations:
Erika Delgado – Happy to be supported by her husband and to be able to attend the Community
Engagement Meeting.
Odunola Famutini – Celebrate Abigail Medina’s appointment to the Board; and, on
January 18, 2014 will be celebrating her father-in-law.
Joseph Mack – Son is graduating from Golden Valley Middle School and moving on to high
school. He is proud of his son and the accomplishments he has made in his
volunteer efforts, gift giving, and serving during the holidays.
Fanny Nieto – Celebrating employment at Shandin Hills Middle School.
Hilda Nicks – Proud of her son who has been accepted by three colleges; and, her son will be
celebrating a birthday on Saturday, January 19, 2014.
Bill Byrd – Son was interviewed and will be baptized. Mr. Byrd stated he has been working
diligently on quitting smoking with some surprising success.
IV.
NEW BUSINESS
Community Engagement Plan 2013-2017
Dr. Dale Marsden, Superintendent
San Bernardino City USD
Dr. Marsden wished everyone a “Happy New Year; Feliz Año Nuevo.” He spoke of the great work going on in the community and
asked the audience how many had heard of the “Community Engagement Plan”? Dr. Marsden shared the importance of working
together with the community to break down barriers and maintain safe schools. He stated that the Community Engagement Plan –
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Strategic Planning Strategies had been reviewed and that a 9 strategy was adopted - Health, Wellness, and Safety: Working on
creating a safe, responsible, and orderly environment. Dr. Marsden said that on January 15, 2014 at 8:00 a.m. in the Community
Room, the Task Force Safety Board will meet; and, Mr. Christopher Hart will speak on “Safety of Community.” Dr. Marsden
reviewed the “Community Engagement Plan” which covers the Statement of Beliefs, Mission Statement; Basics of Excellence;
Strategic Planning Strategies; and Key Strategic Objectives. Handout was available.
Dr. Marsden asked the audience to take a moment and think of the most effective teachers they encountered and imagine those
type of teachers for their students. He shared about a trip to Long Beach Unified and stated that in the 90’s they were comparable
to the District and now are one of the best schools in the nation. Dr. Marsden said the focus at Long Beach Unified was on
“Instructional Rounds” – meaning observation and recording of effective strategies in classrooms, sharing out and developing an
instructional program based on “teachers observing teachers!”
Dr. Marsden shared his belief in students’ capabilities to accomplish great things with the proper equipment and teachers; and the
goal for 2017 is to have all students engaged in career pathways.
Parents participated in a questions/answer/discussion session.
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Con App Part II: Winter Submission
Terry Comnick, Coordinator
Categorical Programs
Terry Comnick, Coordinator of Categorical Programs, presented information regarding the Con App Part II: Winter Submission. He
explained that the title “CARS” is the new Categorical Application and Reporting System that is being used and that the new name is
the result of the fact that it is done online and not by paper copies sent to the state each year. He explained that it is the
responsibility of the Categorical Programs Department for updating information on the categorical funds received for the state and
federal governments. Terry stated that in the spring, we apply for funds; in the winter, we receive the funds. Explanation of funds is
as follows: Federal Funds/Title I/501: Based on number of students on free or reduced lunch. At the end of the fiscal year, there is
carryover of any entitlement that was not used; not more than 15% of the entitlement plus carryover of Title I funding can be used
for administrative/indirect costs. The top reservations for Title I/501 expenditures are 1% ($252,491) Parent Involvement; 5%
($12,624) remains in LEA (Local Educational Agency); 95% ($239,866) sites as a per pupil allocation; 20% ($6,353,604) for
Choice/SES (NCLB-Tutoring, etc.); 5% ($1,262,456) PI (Program Improvement) Professional Development; 5% ($1,975,899)
Professional Development (Highly Qualified Teachers); 5% ($1,775,898 – includes $713,442 carryover) Assistance to schools; and a
specific amount ($200,000) for the homeless.
The above Title I fund amounts are tentative and may change according to distribution of those funds.
Terry stated that we must assure the state that we will keep all federal/state rules and regulations that go with this application.
Nominations: Appointment/Election of DAC Opened Positions
Due to the resignation of Co-Chair, Vice Chair (Alternate), Secretary, and Secretary (Alternate), Cheryl Togashi, Program Specialist,
asked those DAC Representatives who were interested in being part of the DAC Board to please give Mary Miller, Secretary of
Categorical Programs, the information. Further information will be announced at the next DAC Meeting on Thursday,
February 13, 2014.
V. ADJOURNMENT:
The District Advisory Council meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m. A motion to adjourn was made by Odunola Famutini.
Motion seconded by Deborah Stratton. Motion was carried.
Minutes Recorded and Submitted by: Mary Miller, Secretary in Categorical Programs