HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-10-30 JOINT SAUSD Santa Ana Unified School District
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Santa Ana, CA 92701
Minutes
Santa Ana Unified School District/City of Santa Ana Council
Joint Policy Meeting
October 30, 2017
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:38 p.m. by Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) Board
President Palacio. Other member in attendance was Ms. Amezcua, Vice President. SAUSD Cabinet members
present were Dr. Phillips, Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Heatley, Deputy Superintendent, Administrative
Services, Mr. Roychowdhury, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services, Mr. Williams, Assistant
Superintendent, Facilities and Governmental Relations, and Dr. Jimenez, Assistant Superintendent, Educational
Services-Teaching and Learning.
City of Santa Ana Council members present were Mr. Benavides, Mr. Solorio, and Mr. Villegas. City
staff members present were Ms. Kurtz, Interim City Manager, Mr. Mouet, Executive Director, Parks, Recreation,
and Community Services Agency, Ms. Jurado, Community Services Manager, and Robert Cantu, City of Santa
Ana.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ms. Amezcua.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no individuals wishing to address SAUSD and City of Santa Ana.
The meeting was opened with SAUSD and City introductions.
1.0 Approval of Minutes of the May 22, 2017 District/City Minutes
Mr. Palacio made a motion to move the approval to the next meeting with necessary amendments.
6.0 Safety— Homelessness /Flood Control Channel
• Potential Homeless Shelter
• Spurgeon Intermediate and Romero-Cruz Elementary
• Saddleback High School and MacArthur
• Monte Vista Elementary and Griset Academy
• Godinez Fundamental High School
• Garfield Elementary
• Adams Elementary
District is asking for City to communicate any issues related to homeless shelters. City Police to work
with School Police to identify list above; collaborate and send message to County, specifically for SAUSD
families. OC Public Works, OC Sheriffs will put something together; City plans to bring park Rangers dedicated
to homelessness and public health issues; City is to include School Police in monthly meetings related to
homelessness. At some point City and District are to re-visit homeless shelter.
7.1 Cross Agency Communication
• Upcoming events
• Public Awareness Campaign
Collaboration to continue with new City Manager; interest to put strategies and structures in place. Ms.
Amezcua proposed to meet twice a year with School Board and City Council.
8.0 Possible Joint Grants
This item was discussed earlier in meeting.
9.0 WiFi Update
City will get a consultant to see how they can work with District and find locations for fiber optics. District
is looking at new products; e-rate; emerging technologies.
10.0 Update: Community Enrichment Program
Proposed partnership 6-9pm pilot; same agreements are being worked on and reviewed by legal counsel;
Draft Memorandum of Understanding.
11.0 Youth Services Supervisor Position Update
Mr. Benavides provided information on new parks and recreation position. This position will be a liaison
between School District and non-profit organizations and is to work in collaboration.