2002 CC/RDA/CUA ADJ REG & JT W/COLTON JOINT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION MIN Aug 26

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W Community Center Aquatics Facility The aquatic facility includes a pool and wading pool. During the Fall and Spring the pool is used by the Colton Water Polo Team, Girls Swimming Team and the Boys Swimming Team. In the past the San Andreas Swim Meet Finals were held at the aquatic facility. Arrangements need to be developed where there would be a possible exchange to cover the cost to heat the pool of an in-kind nature, i.e. use of Colton High School Football Stadium to hold the City of Colton Birthday Celebration and bus transportation on an as needed basis. HVAC Improvements at Educational Facilities City Manager Parrish announced that three schools would be getting HVAC systems: Colton High School Auditorium, Rodgers School and Smith School. Utilities Director Clarke that the HVAC system is a 3.5% Benefit Program. A quarter of million dollars is committed and will be reimbursed when retrofitting is completed. (2) Future Joint ProiectsNentures • 'Tutoring" Proiect/Staff/Students for Tutorial Programs: Staff inquired as to availability of school district staff to work jointly with city staff. • Library ESL Grant: Council approved at the August 20, 2002 to submit the application for grant funds. City /�l Librarian Davis explained the mechanics of the program, teachers would be certified to conduct the classes, and the target group is grades 4`h, 5'h, and 6`h. School Board added there is a need for such a program in the Middle School and High School level and district staff should research the available grant funds. Discussion continued among the members that included direction to city staff, when identifying grant funds related to students and schools to include input by district staff when submitting the application. Drop-in Recreation Program at District Sites Director Kenny presented an update on the program. McKinley School Drop-in Recreation Program has been in place for two years and averaged 60 days annually at 3 days a week. Director Kenny encouraged discussion as to additional schools. Discussion by members: School Board Members indicated that the schools have a minimum day on Wednesdays of each week and a program like this would be helpful for all schools. In the past there was a program at the middle schools and members felt there was still a need. City needs a 'Teen Center" and possibly an ad hoc committee could be formed made up of school board members, council and staff to research. Assistant City Manager Holliman could research possible funding for such a facility. Funding needed for education to assist students in improving their high school equivalency scores and the teen center would service educational needs to include this type of tutoring. The Boys Clubs of America have shown an interest in partnering with the city for such a project. How would the teen center differ from the present Community Center? Another form of funding is to contact local businesses for donations and/or contributions. (3) Establishment of Youth Commission City Manager Parrish informed the members this is not a viable project, even though, Council adopted and approve the establishment of a youth commission. Mayor Bennett explained the