Gang Risk Intervention Program

Members Present	Ernest Avellar, Carmen Carrillo , Gay Plair Cobb, Charles Deadrich, Felix Elizalde, Gail Jones, Jerome Wiggins
Members Absent	None
Staff Present	Sheila Jordan, Ralph Stern, Ifeoma Adams, Tom Reid, Toni Adams, Barbara Walker
Others Present	Jo A.S. Loss, Janice Friesen, Robert Fisher, Jim O’Connor, Larry Lepore, Frank Remkiewicz, Marlin Foxworth, Carolyn Saraspi, Steve Miller, Lori Wider, George Granger, John Barbieri
	President Wiggins convened the meeting of October 26, 1999, at 5:30 p.m. The Board participated in a workshop with Dr. David Stine of San Bernardino County Board of Education to discuss the mission statement, the role of the Board of Education versus the role of the Superintendent and relations between the Board and county office staff. The Board recessed at 8:30 and reconvened at 8:35 in room 142.
Consent Agenda – General Matter	Upon a motion by Ms. Cobb and a second by Mr. Elizalde, the Board voted to adopt the following Consent Agenda – General Matter: • Resolution No. 1582 recognizing November 1999 as American Indian Heritage Month. Ayes: Avellar, Carrillo, Cobb, Deadrich, Elizalde, Jones, Wiggins Noes: None Abstentions: None Absent: None At the request of President Wiggins, a letter with a copy of the resolution will be sent to Sally Gallegos, United Indian Nations.
Items from the Floor	No items were raised from the floor.
Presentation – Gail Jones	President Wiggins and Superintendent Jordan presented to Ms. Gail Jones a Public Education Service Award for her leadership in developing and persistence in completing the Board workshop series.
	*The Alameda County Board of Education recessed and convened as the Alameda County Committee on School District Organization.*
Transfer of Territory – Castro Valley Unified School District to Hayward Unified School District	Ifeoma Adams, Business Services, reviewed for the Board the criteria for approval of the petition. She submitted copies to the Board of a legal opinion regarding the legal concerns and definition of "uninhabited territory" from Suzanne K. Reed, Associate General Counsel of School and College Legal Services. Following discussion by the Board, a recess was taken to consult with Ms. Reed regarding approval of the petition. When the Board re-convened, Dr. Carrillo moved to approve the petition contingent upon both districts submitting an agreement to the Superintendent within two weeks. Ms. Cobb seconded her motion. By the following roll-call vote, the Board approved the petition. Ayes: Avellar, Carrillo, Cobb, Deadrich, Elizalde, Jones, Wiggins Noes: None Abstentions: None Absent: None Mr. Avellar moved to establish the area of election to include all of Castro Valley Unified School District, all of Hayward Unified School District and all of the uninhabited territory. Ms. Cobb seconded his motion. By the following roll-call vote, the Board adopted the above area of election. Ayes: Avellar, Cobb, Deadrich, Wiggins Noes: None Abstentions: Carrillo, Elizalde, Jones Absent: None Dr. Carrillo asked that her abstention be recorded as a concern for the issue of cost for the election and who will be responsible. Mr. Elizalde and Ms. Jones agreed.
	*The Alameda County Committee on School District Organization adjourned and re-convened as the Alameda County Board of Education.*
President’s Report	President Wiggins announced that he attended the recent County Teacher of the Year dinner at the Claremont Hotel in Berkeley. Assemblymembers Audie Bock and Ellen Corbett were also present. U.S. Representative, Barbara Lee and State Senator, Liz Figueroa both had representatives in attendance. Kami Winding, County Teacher of the Year from New Haven Unified School District, was nominated as one of five for State Teacher of the Year.
Items from the Secretary	Superintendent Jordan announced that she is working with Ms. Cobb on job placement for youth through the Private Industry Council. She also shared that there is a proposal for a bond issue in Oakland that would assess $100 per $100,000 of assessed value of a home and renew the $75 parcel tax designated for rehabilitation of schools in Oakland. She invited all Board members to attend the Oakland Board meeting tomorrow night for a presentation to Mr. Percy Julien. Superintendent Jordan stated that there is a lot of construction going on within the county including six new schools in San Lorenzo and 2 new schools in Albany.
	The following items were presented to the Board for their information: General Information: • News Article – Daily Review - "Teacher of year: ‘open door, open heart’" October 13, 1999 • News Article – Daily Review - "Alameda County honors 3 local teachers" – October 14, 1999 Position Announcements: • Job Vacancies – Educational Programs Secretary (A-1-3) Instructional Services Student Advisor/Case Manager, Foster Youth Care Project (Project Assistant) (C-4-1) • Job Vacancy – Coordinator /Specialist, Mathematics Programs, K-8 – Educational Services • Position Announcement – Coordinator/Specialist – External Evaluator Program –Closing date: Tuesday, October 26, 1999, 5:00 p.m. • Position Announcement – Coordinator/Specialist Mathematics Programs K-8 – Closing date: Wednesday, November 10, 1999, 5:00 p.m. • Position Announcement – Educational Programs Secretary (A-1-3) Application deadline: Friday, November 12, 1999
Items from the Secretary (cont’d)	Training/Workshops: • The Leadership Academy – "Legal Issues 2000" – November 4, 1999
Items from the Board	Ms. Cobb shared that she felt Oakland schools were being used politically and a two-thirds vote would be required for the passage of a bond issue. Ms. Cobb also inquired if New Village Charter School was on the agenda for November 9. She stated that she would make every effort to be at the Oakland Board meeting tomorrow night. She also shared that she had a recent meeting with Assemblywoman Ellen Corbett. Mr. Elizalde recently attended the opening of the new Guy Emanuele School in New Haven Unified School district. He shared that there were a number of parents protesting because their students, who live very close to the new school, were being bussed to another school. There is also a recall of some of the current board members for redistricting of school boundaries. Mr. Elizalde shared that six board members were up for election in the Pleasanton Unified School District with some very difficult political issues as well. Dr. Carrillo announced that she would like to attend the board meeting in Oakland tomorrow night. Mr. Avellar attended the legislative update conference held recently at the county office. Subjects that were discussed were California under the new governor, charter school legislation, and special education funding. Mr. Avellar also shared with the Board a news article on March Fong Eu which stated her past membership on the Alameda County Board of Education. Ms. Jones attended the 25^th Anniversary celebration of the National Organization for Women (NOW).
Adjournment	President Wiggins adjourned the meeting at 9:55 p.m.



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