2003 SPEC MTNG JND COLTON JOINT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT MIN OCT 22

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relates to revenues, grades, increased costs and burden to the juvenile correctional system. She suggested that the City consider placing a brief message encouraging school attendance on the monthly utility bills. CM Mitchell/Hernandez added that the City might add it to the Recreation Brochure and Public Access Channel 3. City Manager Parrish asked that the School District provide the statement to be included in the utility bill. Mayor Bennett explained that City Manager Parrish presented each Board member with the City of Colton Vision statement card. City Manager Parrish went on to explain the visions of the City, which also included in its statement the importance of an education and further emphasized the Bridge Committee. Rick Dischinger, Director of Administrative Services, provided an overview on current safety concerns in our area schools such as before and after school traffic congestion. He suggested periodic additional patrols and enforcement. Police Chief Rulon provided a PowerPoint presentation and handouts on the new CAL PAL program, which would benefit youth of our community. He explained that this program is intended to enhance the partnership between the Police and the School District, as it is directed at current youth issues that effect students and their environment. He went on to explain the condition of the Colton Middle School Resource Officer Hoffman, who was recently injured in a ATV accident, although Officer Hoffmans absence placed a burden on Police Department to service schools, staff was assigned to continue to serve at the Middle School until his return in approximately three months. Board member Mendoza -Ware expressed her heartfelt concerns, as well as those of students who had recently asked when he would return to duty. Discussion continued with positive student feedback. Dave Capelouto, Interim Assistant Superintendent of Business, expressed his concerns on the projected dates for the field lighting construction at Colton Middle School, as there were no alternate sites for the Colton Youth Soccer League to use during the construction phase. He suggested that even though any construction might impact the school, that the City speak with contractor to move up the construction dates. Mayor Bennett suggested that City Manager Parrish and Superintendent Byas schedule a meeting to further discuss this matter. Community Services Director Kenny presented an update o School District, which included State funded Latchkey sites, improvements, McKinley School Park, use of school fields, Middle School, which he assured members that the issue 2003 OCT 22 SPEC JOINED CJUSD BOARD OF EDUCATION n various programs involving the proposed new modular units with and the lighting project at Colton of construction dates would be