Student Board Member JingJing Xia
and IDC students are developing a
six-month plan for the cafeteria
updating project begun last year in
conjunction with the District’s
Wellness Council. The overwhelming
consensus to improve the cafeterias
in all five high schools is to make
them more comfortable by painting
the walls, bringing in new furniture,
and providing music and/or videos
for students to enjoy. Students are
seeking DONATIONS and
FUNDRAISING IDEAS
to help them with their project!

BOARD REPORT for Board of Trustees Meetings October 2, 2007
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STUDY SESSION    The District contracted with Brad Senden, The Center for Community Opinion, to conduct a survey regarding a possible bond measure and/or parcel tax proposal for District residents. Senden presented the survey results from 602 completed telephone interviews with registered voters in the District.

PUBLIC HEARING   Approval of the FUHSD Application for a General Renewal Waiver to the California Department of Education Waiving Education Code (EC) Section 52084 (a), the Ninth Grade Class Size Reduction Program, Allowing the District to Receive Funding for an Intensive (double period) Algebra Program for Targeted Ninth Graders in the 2007-2008 School Year—no comment

STUDENT BOARD MEMBER REPORT   Student Board Member JingJing Xia reported on activities at four of our high schools, stating Homecoming activities were coming up at all schools. She introduced fellow IDC student Vana Christos, ASB President of Fremont High School, who reported on her school activities. JingJing gave Board members the first issue of the Cupertino High School student newspaper, the Prospector.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
   • Academic Deputy Superintendent Kate Jamentz gave an update on the Algebra Initiative:
      District teachers participating in the Algebra Initiative met today and looked at results of
      the common assessment given last spring. Jamentz noted that a literacy/vocabulary
      development component has been added to the curriculum and that two of the teachers
      have developed an online tool for curriculum sharing across the District. Facilitator of the
      meeting was I-Heng McComb.
   • Jamentz announced that the first meeting of the Student Services and Guidance Work
      Group will be held on Thursday, October 4, to develop commitments that will guide
      assessment and redesign of guidance services at each high school.

UPDATE ON PEER TUTORIAL PROGRAMS
Academic Deputy Superintendent Kate Jamentz distributed a summary of peer tutorial programs offered at Fremont, Homestead, Lynbrook, and Monta Vista High Schools. The summary described how each functioned; who is served, who has access, what resources are available, what facilities are used, role of the coordinator, and the success and impact of the program. The summary shows that all function slightly differently but share commonalities—supported by staff at all schools and serve struggling and high performing students. There was considerable variance in the cost to run the programs at each high school. Associate Superintendent Paul Cheng stated that peer tutorial programs are very valuable and support instruction. He acknowledged that the Homestead tutorial program has been moved from classrooms to the library due to space utilization and supervision issues. Homestead administrators plan to hold a meeting soon of interested parties to discuss how to revamp their tutorial program to best serve the needs of students. Several parents from Homestead High School’s Peer Tutorial Program expressed their continuing concerns regarding changes to the Program. Board President Barbara Nunes thanked the parents for coming and reiterated the concerns they expressed. She added this is an opportunity to be innovative when looking at the needs of students and examining how programs are operating at other schools.

FREMONT HIGH SCHOOL PLAN AND TITLE I REPORT
Principal Peggy Raun-Linde presented an overview of the Fremont High School Plan and Title I Report. She noted that 61% of FHS students are English Learners or have been English Learners while a student at the high school. Fifty-five percent of the students qualify for and participate in the Title I Program. The plan and report will be presented to the Board for approval at the October 16, 2007 Board meeting and posted online when approved.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES...
   • Authorized staff to file Notice of Completion for the Special Education Office Remodel at
      Homestead High School
   • Approved Homestead High School Waiver request to move the March 17th “districtwide
      non-duty day (for teachers)” to March 31st for 2008 School Year
   • Approved General Waiver Renewal to the California Department of Education, waiving
      Education Code (EC) Section 52084 (a), the Ninth Grade Class Size Reduction Program,
      allowing the District to receive funding for an intensive (double period) Algebra Program
      for 2007-2008 Targeted Ninth Graders

FUTURE BOARD MEETINGS
TUESDAY, October 16th @ District Office (DO) - Closed Session @ 5pm, Open Session @ 6pm
MONDAY, November 5th @ Lynbrook High School @ 6pm — Dinner with IDC Students
TUESDAY, November 6th @ DO - Closed Session @ 5pm, Open Session @ 6pm
TUESDAY, November 27th @ DO - Closed Session @ 5pm, Open Session @ 6pm
TUESDAY, December 11th @ DO - Study Session on Budget @ 5pm, Annual Organizational Meeting @ 6pm, Closed Session @ 6:30pm, Open Session @ 7:30pm

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