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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 RESOLUTION NO. R-93-08 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON ADOPTING THE DIPLOMA BOUND INITIATIVE WHICH SUPPORTS POLICIES AND PROGRAMS THAT DECREASE HIGH SCHOOL DROPOUT RATES AND MITIGATES THE IMPACT OF DROPOUTS ON THE REGION WHEREAS, One of the most serious situations confronting our school system is the number of students dropping out prior to their high school graduations; and, WHEREAS, Compared to high school graduates, high school dropouts have been statistically shown to earn lower wages, pay fewer taxes, are more likely to commit crimes, are less likely to be employed, are more likely to be on welfare and are less healthy; and, WHEREAS, Recent reports suggest that graduation rates in San Bernardino County are increasingly becoming one of the lowest in the State of California, suggesting an increasing need for a regional approach to mitigating dropout rates; and, WHEREAS, The City of Colton is committed to the elimination of social inequities which are directly correlated to educational achievement; and, WHEREAS, The whole community benefits when all children and youth are successful in school and they reach adulthood with the knowledge, skills and values to realize their full potential and participate meaningfully in the world; and, WHEREAS, The Diploma Bound Initiative was created to review research, engage in discussion and develop a regional approach to abating dropout rates in San Bernardino County. NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, that the City of Colton becomes a member of the regional Diploma Bound Initiative and authorizes the City Manager or his designee to develop plans, both internal and cross -jurisdictional, to address the high school dropout issue. Resolution No R-93-08 - 1 - Council Meeting, August 19, 2008