Gang Risk Intervention Program

Members Present	Ernest Avellar, Gay Plair Cobb, Charles Deadrich, Felix Elizalde, Gail Jones, Jerome Wiggins
Members Absent	Carmen Carrillo
Staff Present	Sheila Jordan, Laura Alvarenga, Ralph Stern, Tom Reid, Toni Adams, Barbara Walker
Others Present	Burke Deadrich, Carol Deadrich, Jake Wallace, Joy Alexander, John Howard, Cheri Spigner, Suzanne DiAngelo, Leona Haney, Patsy Bulden, Latisha Baker, Curtis Henry, Gy Green
	President Wiggins convened the meeting of October 12, 1999, at 7:35 p.m.
Minutes September 28, 1999 – adopted as revised	Upon a motion by Ms. Cobb and a second by Mr. Elizalde, the Board voted to adopt the minutes for the regular meeting of September 28,1999, with the following revisions: Pg. 1 – last paragraph – delete duplication of the words "the following" Pg. 4 – last paragraph – President’s Report – add "Mr. Wiggins announced that he was recently appointed to the Executive Committee of the North Coast Section of the California Interscholastic Federation." Ayes: Avellar, Cobb, Elizalde, Wiggins Noes: None Abstentions: Deadrich, Jones Absent: Carrillo
Consent Agenda – General Matters	Upon a motion by Mr. Avellar and a second by Mr. Elizalde, the Board voted to adopt the following Consent Agenda – General Matters: • Resolution No. 1578 honoring Kami Winding of New Haven Unified School Disrict as Alameda County Teacher of the Year. • Resolution No. 1577 honoring Rebecca Ruiz Radulovich of Sunol Glen Unified School District as Alameda County Teacher of the Year.
Consent Agenda – General Matters –(cont’d) approved	• Adopt Resolution No. 1577 designating October 1999 as Character Education Month. • Adopt Resolution No. 1574 honoring Dr. Charles Deadrich for 30 years service as a school board member in Alameda County. • Adopt Resolution No. 1576 commending the community members and staff of the Unity Council. • Adopt Resolution No. 1580 recommending changes in the current California Testing Program. Ayes: Avellar, Cobb, Elizalde, Jones, Wiggins Noes: None Abstentions: Deadrich Absent: Carrillo President Wiggins presented to Dr. Deadrich, Resolution No. 1574 along with a gift from the Board in honor of his 30 years service as a school board member within Alameda County. Dr. Deadrich’s family and friends were present to congratulate him on the recognition for his long-term service.
Items from the Floor	Mr. Jake Wallace, representing the Blue Mountain Wilderness Program, a charter school and group home, presented to the Board a memo and stated he was looking forward to a full presentation of his proposal to the Board on November 9, 1999.
Consent Agenda – Budget Matters	Mr. Elizalde moved to adopt/approve the following Consent Budget Items. His motion was seconded by Ms. Cobb. Mr. Avellar pulled item 2.A. from the consent agenda for discussion. By the following vote, the Board adopted/approved the following Consent Agenda items: • Accept donation for County Teacher of the Year from Pacific Bell. • Adopt Resolution No. 1581 – Gann Limit. Ayes: Avellar, Cobb, Deadrich, Elizalde, Jones, Wiggins Noes: None Abstentions: None Absent: Carrillo
Consent Agenda – Budget Matters (cont’d)	Following discussion of Item No. 2.A., Mr. Elizalde moved to approve reimubursement for the following conference with lodging for Ms. Jones and without lodging for other Board members. His motion was seconded by Ms. Jones. • CSBA 1999 – Annual Education Conference December 9-11, 1999 - San Francisco. Approximate cost per person with lodging: $850 Approximate cost per person without lodging: $435 Ayes: Cobb, Elizalde, Jones, Wiggins Noes: Avellar, Deadrich Abstentions: None Absent: Carrillo
Charter School Report	Ms. Diane McSwain, representing New Village Community Public Charter School of the East Bay, presented to the Board a financial projection with several different scenarios for the coming year. Amber Blackwell, Patsy Bolden, Latisha Baker, Curtis Henry, Joy Alexander, John Howard, Cheri Pigner, Suzanne Di Angelo and Leona Haney all made comments to the Board regarding their feelings about the charter school situation. After discussion and questions from the Board it was agreed that the charter school should return to a later Board meeting with a more complete report. The Board requested that the new report include bylaws and minutes of their board actions, an analysis of SB 434 and what impact an alignment with one2one means in relationship to the existing charter, and an opportunity for staff to analyze and respond to the new proposals.
$chool Cents Donation – Tabled	Upon a motion by Ms. Cobb and a second by Mr. Avellar the Board tabled the item for a list of the counties that have approved the donation. Ayes: Avellar, Cobb, Deadrich, Elizalde, Jones, Wiggins Noes: None Abstentions: None Absent: Carrillo
Board Attendance	Upon a motion by Mr. Elizalde and a second by Mr. Avellar, the Board excused the absence of Dr. Carrillo on September 28, 1999, for illness. Ayes: Avellar, Cobb, Deadrich, Elizalde, Jones, Wiggins Noes: None Abstentions: None Absent: Carrillo
Board Attendance – cont’d	Upon a motion by Ms. Jones and a second by Mr. Elizalde, the Board excused the absence of Ms. Jones on September 28, 1999, for hardship. Ayes: Cobb, Deadrich, Elizalde, Jones, Wiggins Noes: Avellar Abstentions: None Absent: Carrillo Upon a motion by Ms. Cobb and a second by Mr. Elizalde, the Board excused the absence of Dr. Deadrich on September 28, 1999, for illness. Ayes: Avellar, Cobb, Elizalde, Jones, Wiggins Noes: None Abstentions: Deadrich Absent: Carrillo
President’s Report	Mr. Wiggins shared that he attended the recent dinner for California Distinguished Schools in Alameda County. He also stated that the tutoring program at Berkeley High School is going very well.
Items from the Secretary	Superintendent Jordan shared that the donations received for County Teacher of the Year would be distributed directly back to the teachers for their classrooms in the form of a $1000 check for each. She announced that she has been visiting all the classrooms of the Teachers of the Year and it has been great to see the classrooms in action. Superintendent Jordan proposed the idea of a possible name change for Rock LaFleche. She shared that the students have come up with the name of Rockridge Academy. Mr. Elizalde suggested that we invite the students to a future Board meeting and allow them to make a case for the change.
Items from the Secretary	The following items were presented to the Board for their information: General Information: • News Release - "Jordan Announces Alameda County Teachers of the Year" – October 8, 1999 • Revised Meeting Schedule for 1999-2000 – Alameda County Board of Education Position Announcements: • Position Announcement – School Social Worker – Application Deadline: November 1, 1999 • Position Announcement –Secretary (A-1-2) – Application Deadline: October 28, 1999
Items from the Secretary (cont’d)	Newsletter/Publications: • $FundingAlert - October 1999 • California Curriculum News Report – October 1999 Training/Workshops: • "Technology Classes" – Fall 1999 • "Legislative Update" – The Leadership Academy - October 22, 1999 • "Leadership Academy – 1999-2000 Program"
Items from the Board	Dr. Deadrich thanked the Board and Superintendent Jordan for the resolution and gift presented at tonight’s meeting. Ms. Cobb announced that she would be holding a Policy Committee meeting on November 9 at 6:30 p.m. Toni Adams will be working with her on the agenda. Ms. Cobb also requested that a resolution be drafted for Percy Julien, Director of Adult Education for Oakland, on the occasion of his retirement November 5. Mr. Elizalde attended the Spanish Speaking Unity Council ground breaking for the Fruitvale Transit Village on September 30 with Superintendent Jordan. He also attended the California Latino School Board Members Association conference in Del Mar, California at the beginning of the month.
Adjournment	President Wiggins adjourned the meeting at 10:00 p.m.