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ALAMEDA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD AGENDA ITEM

Item Title:

Report from Committee to Consider High School Consolidation and Alternative Scenarios (15 Mins/Board Direction/Action)

Item Type:

Board Direction Sought/Action

Background:

The Board of Education directed staff to convene a committee of parents/guardians, staff, and students to review data on the viability and effects of combining Alameda High School and Encinal High School into one comprehensive high school.

The Committee was tasked with providing a report to the Board of Education that will lay out several scenarios for AUSD’s high school programs.

The Committee met 8 times and heard from both staff and outside experts on matters related to a potential consolidation or alternative scenario, including demographics, projected enrollment, student needs and services, academic programs, transportation, facility space, and athletics.

In tonight’s presentation, the Committee facilitator, Brianna Garcia, of School Services of California, will present the final report of the Committee.

Staff have put together a webpage for the Committee to Consider High School Consolidation and Alternative Scenarios. All presentations given to the Committee can be found on this page. Please follow this link for presentations, agendas, and background information given to the Committee: http://www.alamedaunified.org/HSAlternatives

AUSD LCAP Goals:

4. Ensure that all students have access to basic services.

Fund Codes:

Fiscal Analysis

Amount (Savings) (Cost):

Recommendation:

This item is presented for information and will return to the Board for approval at a subsequent meeting.

AUSD Guiding Principle:

#1 - All students have the ability to achieve academic and personal success.| #2 - Teachers must challenge and support all students to reach their highest academic and personal potential.| #4 - Parental involvement and community engagement are integral to student success.| #5 - Accountability, transparency, and trust are necessary at all levels of the organization.

Submitted By:

Shariq Khan, Chief Business Officer/Committee to Consider HS Consolidation and Alternative Scenarios

ATTACHMENTS:
	Description	Upload Date	Type
	Presentation on Committee to Consider HS Consolidation and Alternative Scenarios	2/6/2019	Presentation
	Final Report from the Committee to Consider High School Consolidation and Alternative Scenarios	2/6/2019	Backup Material