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Nea Community Learning Center Nea Governing Board Meeting Agenda February 18, 2015 – 6:30 PM This meeting was held at the Nea Community Learning Center 1900 Third Street, Alameda, CA 94501 1. Public Session 6:30 PM a. Call to Order & Attendance Meeting is called to order by Annalisa Moore at _6:36 pm________Time____ Board Members Present Absent Annalisa Moore, Nea Lead Facilitator __X____ ______ Susie McKee, Nea Facilitator ___X___ ______ Sarah Singer, Nea Facilitator ___X___ ______ Vianne McKee, Nea Learner ______ __X___ Patricia Petersen, Nea Parent _X_____ ______ Daniel Davenport, Nea Parent __X____ _______ Linda Ivey, Community Member ______ __X___ Patricia Drew, Community Member ___X___ ______ Briana Thang, Learner ____X__ ______ 2. Review and Approval of Agenda 6:35 PM _____Pat__ __with the deletion of Interim___ motions to approve the agenda, 2 nd by _Susie McKee____________. Annalisa Moore, Nea Lead Facilitator AYE Susie McKee, Nea Facilitator AYE Sarah Singer, Nea Facilitator AYE Patricia Petersen, Nea Parent AYE Daniel Davenport, Nea Parent AYE Patricia Drew, Community Member AYE Briana Thang, Learner AYE Decision: APPROVED 7-0. 3. Presentations from the floor PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR – Martina Schniedergers in support of the Nea Facilitators. This morning, facilitators and parents were in the front of school regarding the contract negotiations. This negotiation process has been going on for 1½ year. This is very sad because no contract has been completed. Last year, the Facilitators have showed much dedication and they work extremely hard. Last year, it was difficult to work even with the move. The facilitators currently are sharing classrooms.

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Nea Community Learning Center Nea Governing Board Meeting Agenda February 18, 2015 – 6:30 PM

This meeting was held at the Nea Community Learning Center 1900 Third Street, Alameda, CA 94501

1. Public Session 6:30 PM a. Call to Order & Attendance Meeting is called to order by Annalisa Moore at _6:36 pm________Time____ Board Members Present Absent Annalisa Moore, Nea Lead Facilitator __X____ ______ Susie McKee, Nea Facilitator ___X___ ______ Sarah Singer, Nea Facilitator ___X___ ______ Vianne McKee, Nea Learner ______ __X___ Patricia Petersen, Nea Parent _X_____ ______ Daniel Davenport, Nea Parent __X____ _______ Linda Ivey, Community Member ______ __X___ Patricia Drew, Community Member ___X___ ______ Briana Thang, Learner ____X__ ______ 2. Review and Approval of Agenda 6:35 PM _____Pat__ __with the deletion of Interim___ motions to approve the agenda, 2nd by _Susie McKee____________. Annalisa Moore, Nea Lead Facilitator AYE Susie McKee, Nea Facilitator AYE Sarah Singer, Nea Facilitator AYE Patricia Petersen, Nea Parent AYE Daniel Davenport, Nea Parent AYE Patricia Drew, Community Member AYE Briana Thang, Learner AYE Decision: APPROVED 7-0. 3. Presentations from the floor PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR – Martina Schniedergers in support of the Nea Facilitators. This morning, facilitators and parents were in the front of school regarding the contract negotiations. This negotiation process has been going on for 1½ year. This is very sad because no contract has been completed. Last year, the Facilitators have showed much dedication and they work extremely hard. Last year, it was difficult to work even with the move. The facilitators currently are sharing classrooms.

Ms. Schniedergers wish that the Leadership go ahead and make some moves. Last year, the facilitators got “Status Quo,” contracts. A lot of the facilitators did not stay at Nea for this year. Next month, the “Status Quo,” contracts are suppose to be given. Ms. Schniedergers does not think that the Facilitators will be willing to stay after the contracts are given. There will be a meeting, on March 9, 2015, and hopes that the facilitators get whatever they need and deserve. PRESENTATIONS ON AGENDA ITEMS – Any person wishing to speak to any item on the agenda will be granted three minutes to make a presentation prior to the start of the agenda item discussion. 4. Consent Agenda 6:45PM

a. Approve Board Meeting Minutes for December 2014 Patricia motions to approve the consent agenda, 2nd by ____Sarah__________. Annalisa Moore, Nea Lead Facilitator AYE Susie McKee, Nea Facilitator AYE Sarah Singer, Nea Facilitator AYE Patricia Petersen, Nea Parent AYE Daniel Davenport, Nea Parent AYE Patricia Drew, Community Member AYE Briana Thang, Learner AYE Decision: Approved 7-0

b. Approve Check Register December 2014 Patricia motions to approve the consent agenda, 2nd by ____Sarah__________. Annalisa Moore, Nea Lead Facilitator AYE Susie McKee, Nea Facilitator AYE Sarah Singer, Nea Facilitator AYE Patricia Petersen, Nea Parent AYE Daniel Davenport, Nea Parent ABT Patricia Drew, Community Member AYE Briana Thang, Learner AYE Decision: Approved 6-1 5. Curriculum Committee Presentation 7:00 PM Annalisa passed out the forms to the curriculum committee. Need a vote to move forward. Will print out for review

• Interview, GPA of 2.5, good behavior, and good attendance, timeliness • Industrial technology pathway • Elective classes • Meeting requirements for high graduation requirements • 30 taking classes at COA • 60 taking classes at COA • Annalisa explained details regarding the criteria of the Math classes to be taken. • Annalisa gave a brief description of the Industrial Technology Pathway • Construction or Computer Aide Drafting are some classes to sign up; WASQ credited

and approved • Career and Culinary Arts- meet graduation requirement

• Medical • Business/Technology- the same as an elective credit • Merchandising Occupations-Not opened to Nea; afternoon class • Interview Questions, Criteria, Recommendations, Personal Statements for the

application process were read by Annalisa • Will present details to learners in February, Application/documentation to be

collected in March, Interview process will be held in April. • If grades drop, mentorship and aide will be available to learner to assist them with

how to move forward. • May need to purchase 2 vans, but would like to see how the pilot year goes.

Questions Asked: Daniel Davenport asked if the Nea Finance committee approved the budget for this program and has the CLCS board approved this program? Patricia asked the percentage of learners that will participate. What type of curriculum 6. Nea Interim Lead Facilitator’s Report

Nea Community Learning Center

Lead Facilitator Report February 2015

February Nea Principle: Problem Solving The  Nea  Community  will  use  Accountability  to:      

• Achieve  subject  matter  competency  • Succeed  on  traditional  assessment  measures  • Produce  high  quality  projects  for  a  variety  of  audiences  

Executive  Summary:  

• Community  Highlights    • SWOT  Analysis  • ELL  Numbers  • IEP  &  504  Numbers  • Nea’s  Night  Out  

 • Science  Colloquium  

 Pluses  (+)    

1. 21  Nea  Science  Colloquium  Projects  going  on  to  the  Alameda  County  Science  and  Engineering  Fair  in  March;  

2. College  Acceptances  and  notices  of  Academic  Scholarships  coming  in  for  Nea  Class  of  2014;    Challenges  Inspiring  Changes  (Deltas:  Δ)    

1. Shortage  of  parents  for  yard  supervision  lead  to  the  development  of  stations  for  recess  that  will  include  additional  support  staff  using  creative  scheduling.    

 Nea  Community  Highlights    

I. February  4th  –  K-­‐5  Expo  Night  and  6-­‐12  Science  Colloquium  was  fantastic.  Learners  were  proud  to  show  some  of  the  things  that  they  have  been  working  on  in  the  K-­‐5  program.  The  6-­‐12  program  had  a  huge  turnout  and  families  were  able  to  walk  thorugh  the  project  gallery  and  stay  for  the  awards  ceremony.  It  was  a  great  community  night!    

II. February  13th  –  School-­‐wide  friendship  celebration.  K-­‐5  learners  held  friendship  celebrations  in  their  classrooms  where  we  focused  on  compliments,  affirmations,  and  the  importance  of  showing  our  appreciation  for  each  other.  The  6-­‐12  Leadership  class  delivered  friendship  grams  to  brighten  the  day  of  learners  and  staff.    

III. February  25th  –  Nea  Art  Exhibit  from  5:30-­‐6:30  in  the  tree  for  K-­‐12.  Art  will  be  on  display  for  families  to  view  and  have  conversation  about.  In  addition,  the  artwork  that  will  be  up  for  auction  at  out  Nea  Night  Out  fundraiser  will  be  on  display  for  a  sneak  preview.    

 SWOT  Analysis    SWOT  stands  for  Strengths,  Weaknesses,  Opportunities  and  Threats,  four  aspects  we  will  evaluate  as  we  determine  Nea's  and  ACLC's  goals  moving  forward.  All  members  of  the  community  were  invited  by  Patti  Wilczek  to  participate  in  this  opportunity  to  critically  evaluate  and  shape  the  future  of  CLCS  by  providing  feedback  using  the  attached  SWOT  template.    The  SWOT  Process  for  CLCS:    Step  1:  Gathering  Ideas  and  Information.  The  process  involves  a  combination  of  personal  brainstorming  and  idea  sharing  that  will  then  be  processed  by  various  groups  from  both  schools.  Thoughts  that  are  submitted  via  SWOT  template  will  be  gathered  into  two  school-­‐specific  documents  to  create  a  master  list  of  these  brainstormed  ideas.    Step  2:  Brainstorming.  Brainstorming  happens  in  writing  with  an  individual  and/or  as  part  of  a  group  process.  Stakeholders  initial,  personal  brainstorming  for  completion  of  the  template,  individual  writes  down  anything  that  comes  into  thier  mind,  not  editing  the  results.  This  often  leads  to  other  ideas  and  solutions.    Step  3:  Disney  Method  to  Refine  Ideas.  The  Disney  Method  (a  method  of  combing  and  editing  ideas  using  a  storyboard  technique)  will  be  used  to  determine  what  the  school  community  is  already  good  at,  what  it  wants  to  be,  and  how  to  get  there.  The  Disney  Method  process  is  open  to  all  constituencies  across  both  school  communities.  Small  working  groups  of  facilitators  and  staff,  parents  and  learners  will  be  led  through  the  storyboarding  process  throughout  the  months  of  February  and  March.  Feedback  from  the  SWOT  templates  will  be  reviewed  and  discussed  during  these  working  group  gatherings.  Meeting  dates  and  times  will  be  arranged  and  publicized  in  advance,  and  community  members  will  be  asked  to  sign  up  ahead  of  time  to  ensure  conducive  working-­‐group  sizes.  Each  group  will  meet  two  to  three  times  over  the  course  of  two  or  three  weeks,  in  order  to  provide  adequate  time  to  review,  discuss,  and  process  information.    Step  4:  CLCS  Board  Review.  The  results  from  each  working-­‐group  will  be  brought  to  the  CLCS  Board  for  examination  and  discussion  of  the  full  communities'  findings.  The  Board  will  use  these  outcomes  to  identify  key  goals,  which  will  become  the  foundation  for  the  three-­‐year  strategic  plan.        English  Language  Learners    Currently  51  learners  total,  11%    

Spanish:  11         Vietnamese:  2  Arabic:  4         Chinese:  1  Mongolian:  4         Hindi:   1  Tagolog:  4         Hungarian:  1    Cantonese:  3         Korean:  1  Japanese:  3         Portuguese:  1    Urdu:  3         Tighrigna:  1    German:  2          20  out  of  our  51  are  receiving  pull-­‐out  from  our  ELD  facilitator.      Nea  504s  and  IEPs    Total  current  IEPs  =  54  

• Currently  7  initial  assessments  in  progress  • Exiting  1  

 Total  current  504s  =  28    Total  students  receiving  support  and/or  accommodation  =  82  Current  Nea  total  enrollment  =  493  Percentage  of  students  receiving  support  and/or  accommodation  =  17%    

Questions  Asked:  Susie  McKee  asked  if  the  money  for  Special  ED  is  separate  from  the  overall  budget.  

What  is  ACLC  Special  Aide  percentage?  Sarah  Singer  asked  what  is  the  exact  number  that  is  needed  to  bring  in  extra  Education  

Specialist.      Nea’s  Night  Out      Nea’s  amazing  party  fundraiser!!  We  hope  you  join  us!  February  28,  Alameda  Ballroom,  5  p.m.    Buy  your  tickets  NOW  for  Nea's  6th  annual  NNO  fundraising  dinner  and  auction.    Use  your  credit  card  and  store  it  for  the  event  to  make  check-­‐in/check-­‐out  easy!    Help  Make  the  Event  a  Success  with  a  Restaurant  Donation!  We're  asking  every  family  to  donate  or  help  coordinate  at  least  one  item  for  auction.  Your  favorite  restaurant  may  be  willing  to  make  a  donation.    Email  NNO  auction    with  what  you  can  give.    Sponsorships  will  be  featured  in  promotional  materials.    We  Need  Wine!  We  need  wine  for  the  Wall  of  Wine  game!  Email  Denise  Zachariah    to  arrange  drop-­‐off  ($20  per  bottle  min.  requested).      

   Science  Colloquium    

The  Nea  Community  Learning  Center  Science  Department  is  proud  to  present  the  winners  of  the  annual  Nea  Science  and  Engineering  Colloquium!      Best  in  Show,  a  $75  gift  card,  and  advancement  to  the  Alameda  County  Science  and  Engineering  Fair  (ACSEF)  are  8th  graders  Vivi  McKee  and  Holly  Teeters  for  their  project  How  Does  The  Location  In  Alameda  Affect  The  Amount  Of  Particulate  Matter  In  The  Air?    High  School  1st  place,  a  $50  gift  card,  and  advancement  to  ACSEF  are  11th  graders  Nyema  Edwards  and  Malia  Robillard  for  their  project  Do  All  Red  Flowers  Contain  The  Same  Pigment?  High  School  2nd  place,  a  $25  gift  card,  and  advancement  to  ACSEF  is  10th  grader  Tabatha  Cass  for  her  project  How  Does  The  Focal  Length  Of  A  Telescope  Eyepiece  Effect  The  Distance  In  Which  The  Image  Is  In  Focus?  High  School  3rd  place,  a  $10  gift  card,  and  advancement  to  ACSEF    is  9th  grader  Briana  Thang  for  her  project  How  Does  The  Room  Setup  Affect  The  Interaction  Between  Two  Adult  Strangers?      Middle  School  1st  place,  a  $50  gift  card,    and  advancement  to  ACSEF  is  8th  grader  Ysenia  Conde  for  her  project  How  Do  Different  Kinds  Of  Laundry  Detergent  Affect  The  Environment  (Soil,  Plants,  Worms)?  Middle  School  2nd  place,  a  $25  gift  card,  and  advancement  to  ACSEF  is  6th  grader  Dakota  Harrison  for  his  project  Do  Variations  in  Slope  Affect  the  Speed  of  Water?    Middle  School  3rd  place,  a  $10  gift  card,  and  advancement  to  ACSEF  is  6th  grader  Shino  Kawazu  for  her  project  How  Does  the  Acidity  of  Vinegar  Affect  How  Fast  Eggshells  Dissolve  In  It?    The  following  learners  received  Honorable  Mention,  a  certificate,  and  will  advance  to  the  Alameda  County  Science  and  Engineering  Fair:        6th  grader  Maxwell  Hinkley  for  his  project  How  Do  Different  Methods  of  Pickling  Affect  the  Crunchiness  of  a  Pickle?    

6th  graders  Benjamin  Nelson  and  Benjamin  Wu  for  their  project  Does  Sugar  Speed  Up  The  Melting  Process  of  Ice?    7th  grader  Isadora  Cass  for  her  project   How  Does  a  Nuclear  Sclerotic  Cataract  Affect  the  Eye's  Perception  of  Color?  7th  graders  Anton  Horowitz  and  Mohammed  Mohammed  for  their  project  Salt  Desalinization    7th  grader  Troy  Sidlo  for  his  project  How  Does  a  Crystal  Battery  Affect  a  Volt  Meter?    8th  grader  Olivia  Lebo-­‐Planas  for  her  project  How  Does  Type  Of  Water  Filter  Affect  The  Water  Quality?  8th  graders  Molly  Bernstein,  Alessandra  Hamilton,  and  Dorothy  Perillo-­‐Dutton  for  their  project  If  We  Take  Samples  Of  Water  From  Different  Parts  Of  Alameda  And  Put  Dried  Banana  Peels  In  The  Water  Will  The  Banana  Peels  Absorb  Some  Of  The  Natural  Metals  The  Water  Contains?      8th  graders  Kaleb  Letofsky-­‐Wheeler  and  Max    Shepard  for  their  project  Which  Part  Of  A  Planarian  Will  Regenerate  Once  Cut  From  The  Body?  9th  graders  Griffin  Cisek  and  Tairen  Parker  for  their  project  How  Does  Dividing  And  Layering  Non-­‐Newtonian  Protective  Gear  Affect  The  Protectiveness  Of  The  Gear?    9th  graders  Arturo  Gavino-­‐Obrera  and  Salyna  Tran  for  their  project  How  Does  The  Removal  Of  Dye  In  Hair  Dye  Affect  Its  Acidity?  9th  graders  Nicholas  Phoumiuong  and  Cedric  Thelen  for  their  project  How  Does  Heat  Affect  The  Strength  Of  A  Magnet?  9th  graders  Fallon  Funseth  and  Maryam  Nasirova  for  their  project  How  Do  Different  Liquids  Affect  The  Way  Heat  From  The  Compost  Transfers  To  Them?  10th  graders  Kamryn  Ford  and  Ciarra  Robinson  for  their  project  How  Does  Cinnamon  Gum  Affect  Mouth  Microbes?  11th  graders  Jenny  Ng  and  Lauren  Rawson  for  their  project  How  Does  Water  Contamination  Affect  An  Increase  In  Mutation?    The  following  learners  received  Honorable  Mention  and  will  receive  a  certificate  at  the  next  CCC:      6th  grader  Amani  Abdul  Rahman  for  How  Can  You  Make  An  Enjoyable  Computerized  Role-­‐Playing  Game?  6th  grader  Ariel  Satterfield  for  How  Does  Smell  Affect  Our  Sense  of  Taste?  6th  graders  Jonathan  Thang  and  Alex  Wu  for  The  Effect  of  Meringue  on  its  Liquid  Value      6th  graders  Liam  Cusack  and  Brian  Zavala  for  How  to  Make  Your  Rocket  Fly  Higher  and  Faster  6th  grader  Cooper  Butler-­‐Brown  for  How  Does  Sail  Size  Affect  the  Speed  of  a  Boat?  7th  grader  Abigail  Dizon  for  How  Does  Colorblindness  Affect  the  Function  of  the  Eye?  7th  grader  Genevieve  Gutierrez  for  Do  Antifungal  Medications  Affect  the  Growth  of  Fungi?  7th  grader  An-­‐Thy  Ngo  for  How  Does  The  Amount  Of  Sunlight  Affect  The  Capillary  Action  Of  A  White  Daisy?  7th  grader  Skyler  Wilde  for  Are  There  More  Electrolytes  In  A  Glass  Of  Orange  Juice  Than  In  A  Sports  Drink?  8th  grader  Kiara  Fitzgerald  for  How  Does  Temperature  Affect  Viscosity?  8th  grader  Sven  Schniedergers  for  How  Does  Propulsion  System  Affect  Isp?  8th  grader  Sawhard  Ivan  Maharjan  for  How  Does  Temperature  Affect  Microwave  Radiation  Phones  Give  Out  While  Charging?      8th  grader  Maia  Luke  for  How  Does  The  2010  Gulf  Oil  Spill  Effect  The  Florida  Loggerhead  Turtle  Population?  9th  graders  Ehab  Abdul  Rahman  and  Ryan  Finer  for  How  To  Make  An  Affordable  And  Efficient  Vacuum  Pump  With  A  Bike  Pump  9th  grader  Andrei  Garcia  for  How  Does  Germination  Time  Of  A  Fruit  Affect  The  Number  Of  Seeds  That  Grow?  9th  grader  Joseph  Gunn  for  How  Do  Crab  Grass  And  Dandelion  Roots  Affect  Bacterial  Growth?  9th  graders  Litzi  Guevara  and  Ja'Nylah  Johnson  for  How  Does  Different  Liquids  Affect  The  Evaporative  Cooling  Of  Chocolate  Covered  Candy  Bars?  9th  graders  Yoseline  Lopez  and  Julia  McCormick  for  How  Does  Gravity  Affect  The  Rebound  Height  Of  A  Ball?  9th  grader  Brandon  Quale  for  How  Does  A  Split  And  Dip  Stock  Purchasing  Strategy  Affect  The  Profits  Of  An  Investor?  9th  graders  Alanna  Stokes  and  Jennifer  Williams  for  How  Does  Chocolate  Affect  Reaction  Time?  10th  graders  Drake  Tinsley  and  Ta'ilah  Abdul-­‐Rahim  for  How  Does  Synthetic  Uv  Light  And  Natural  Light  Affect  The  Coloring  Of  Construction  Paper?  10th  graders  Mona  Yu  and  Siddiqa  Nisar  for  How  Does  The  Type  Of  Oven  Affect  Cooking  Results?    10th  grader  Maraena  Spencer-­‐Yochelson  for  What  Is  The  Best  Oil  For  A  Lamp?    11th grader Natalie Venegas for What Effect Does Hydrogen Peroxide, Bleach, And Lemon Juice Have On Hair?

7. Executive Director’s Report Community Learning Center Schools Board Meeting: February 19, 2015 Executive Director Report – Patti Wilczek Summary

o ACLC Charter Renewal: Feedback from AUSD visiting team resoundingly positive o Press Release: Annalisa Moore named Nea’s new Lead Facilitator o Career Technical Education: An Update o UC Approved Courses window opens in February o Discussions with AUSD: An update regarding fencing and new portables o SWOT analyses are underway

(Susie McKee explained that the website is taking her to incorrect website) o Capital Impact Grant awarded to Nea! o Alameda Trail: An update o SELPA application reviewer o Serving on a WASC Visiting Committee o March CLCS Board meeting: Date changed o January consultation with legal council

1. ACLC Charter Renewal: Feedback from AUSD visiting team A three member visiting team spent two days carefully examining ACLC’s program earlier this month, as part of that school’s charter renewal process. Feedback received was most positive, highlighting the creative program, empowered young people, and strong school site and organizational leadership. An additional step in the renewal process included a team of ACLC parents, learners and facilitators, all of whom joined David Hoopes and I last week, for a brief presentation of the school’s program to the AUSD School Board. What remains is a presentation from Kelly Lara to the School Board (March 10) and, finally the vote of that body to approve the renewal of ACLC’s charter (March 24). 2. Press Release: Nea’s new leader Michele Ellson at the Alamedan picked up the press release sent announcing Annalisa Moore as Nea’s new Lead Facilitator. Please see the article, which also includes the announcement of Sean mcPhetridge as AUSD’s new Superintendent, linked below: http://thealamedan.org/news/mcphetridge-­‐promoted-­‐permanent-­‐schools-­‐supe   3. Career Technical Education (CTE) We are awaiting final word that Eden Area Regional Occupational Program’s Board has approved our partnering with that organization to offer CTE for Nea’s high school students. As soon as that is confirmed, internal and external advertising for this unique-to-Alameda offering will begin. 4. UC Approved Courses window opens The on-line portal to update information about Nea’s and ACLC’s UC approved courses opens this month, and remains open through August. School site leaders are working closely with our counselors to ensure proper and accurate reporting of our UC a-g approved courses. 5. Discussions with AUSD Last week I met with AUSD’s superintendent, CBO and head of their MOF department specifically to discuss completing our perimeter fence, and moving portables onto our site for additional classrooms, office space and restrooms. a. Fencing: I provided the district with a drawing of where we would like new fencing and gates placed. This plan was created in collaboration with Boys and Girls Club staff, and would allow our full campus, including BGC to be secured behind fencing. Updates will be provided as this discussion proceeds. b. Portables I provided district staff with a proposed plan to place refurbished portables on our site for the 2015-16 school year. The initial plan would include 5 classrooms, a portable for office/conference/meeting space, and a

restroom building. We agreed that AUSD will contact the architect, asking them to walk our site and propose the best layout – one that will maximize open space, while minimizing installation expenses. Updates will be provided as this situation unfolds, as well. 6. SWOT Analyses By the end of this week, I will have facilitated initial SWOT analyses meetings with each of one group from Nea and ACLC, as well as with ACLC staff and facilitators. Nea employees will have their SWOT meeting on February 18. I plan on running a second group of learners/parents for each school, if there is sufficient interest in my doing so. This work remains on target for review by the CLCS Board in March. 7. Nea Awarded Capital Impact Grant! Congratulations to Nea for being awarded a $1,200 grant from Capital Impact to help support our English Language learners. Special thanks go to CLCS Board member, Will Robison, for making me aware of this wonderful opportunity! 8. Alameda Trail: An update David Hoopes and I attended a meeting this week with representatives from our City Office, and received an update regarding construction of the Alameda Trail. We can anticipate that the project will be started in August, and completed by the end of the calendar year. The trail will run directly adjacent to our drive paralleling the Parkway, and will occupy the area now used for parking along that strip of land. So, while it will be of substantial benefit to our community, the payoff will be a less convenient situation for those who drive to school. In order to mitigate parking challenges for members of our community, I will be contacting the Alameda Housing Authority, as well as the Park and Recreation Department to determine if we can work out an agreement to use parking areas owned by either/both organizations. These locations would provide off-road parking about a block from campus. More to follow on this front. 9. SELPA application reviewer In order to gain a fuller understanding of SELPA, including criterion for membership, earlier this month I accepted an invitation to review new school applications for our El Dorado Charter SELPA. This was an informative process, one that gave me a fuller sense of SELPA’s decision-making processes. 10. Serving on a WASC Visiting Committee I have been asked to serve on a WASC VC later this month. Given that WASC relies exclusively on volunteers in staffing Visiting Committees, this is an important way for all educators and administrators to give back to our professional educational community. I am, therefore, looking forward to a three-and-a-half day visit to Pleasant Grove High School in Elk Grove during the week of February 23. Helping in this way is not only a wonderful networking opportunity, it provides a chance to closely examine and provide feedback to a school program in its process of continual improvement. 11. March CLCS Board meeting date change Please note that the March 2015 CLCS Board meeting date has been changed to March 12. The meeting will convene at 6:45. The meeting is changed to accommodate the Board’s need to review the preliminary 2015-16 budget prior to approving the distribution of contracts to employees on March 16. 12. January Legal Summary:

During the month of January, consultation with our legal firm related to matters falling into the following categories:

• Personnel

• Special Education

• Pending litigation

Union negotiations 8. Leadership Report N/A

9. Finance Committee Report

Questions Asked: Was the money for the finance committee voted on? What is the percentage of PTSA assisting with TYR?

Does the tuition for aftercare cover snacks?

10. Discussion Items 7:30 PM a. Upper Village Late Work Policy - Policy developed by grade level for learners to submit

late work that has not been caused do to an absence. Daniel Davenport- “I motion to postpone the discussion of this policy. No second, proceed with the discussion. Susie McKee-“If you are late to class, then your work will not be accepted. The learners are really uncomfortable with this.” Patricia-“What is the skipping class policy?” Susie McKee- “Maybe have a 5 minute policy for assignments. Pat- “5 min policy is great idea! Something separate from 1st period, complicates something that does not need to be complicated. Susie McKee- “Should have a written note for someone who gave them a ride. When someone does not turn in any work, they would get a 50%. Sarah Singer- “Did the learners come up with these expectations or did the facilitators come up with this?” Patricia- “This is too late! If you go to college, it is too late and you will fail. You need to do this beforehand.” Daniel- “What is the percentage that the staff like this late policy?” “Thought this was a discussion to be implemented and not approved as of yet.” “As for right now, is this the draft for school-wide policy and this other one is for Humanities?” b. Nea Age-Waiver Policy Proposed Language – Proposed age-waiver policy for

Kindergarten. Proposal of a 30-day cap being placed for learners who miss the Kindergarten cut-off date to enter Kindergarten. Susie-“Is it written in stone or can we have kids start at the age of 5?” Daniel-“Is this proposal (30 day waiver) legal?” Daniel- Motioned to adopt the policy because before it has already set in place. Sarah- Would like to talk to the Kindergarten teachers on what they have to say whether it is testing? Pat-“What if a child is coming from another type of facility (Montessori)? Patricia- “I think testing and evaluations should be made for determination. There are some standard developments that could be used.”

10. Action Items 7:45 PM a. Career Technical Education Program – approval to pilot 2015-2016 CTE program

pathway for a maximum of thirteen 11th & 12th grade learners to participate in the Hayward ROP certificate program.

_Susie McKee_____________ motions to approve the pilot 2015-2016 CTE program pathway for a maximum of thirteen 11th & 12th grade learners to participate in the Hayward ROP certificate program, 2nd by __Sarah and Annalisa_____________. Daniel asked why the board has to approve this motion. Annalisa Moore, Nea Lead Facilitator (yes) Susie McKee, Nea Facilitator (yes) Sarah Singer, Nea Facilitator (yes) Patricia Petersen, Nea Parent (yes) Daniel Davenport, Nea Parent (no) Patricia Drew, Community Member (yes) Briana Thang, Learner (yes) Decision: Approved 6-1 12. Adjourn to closed session: 8:00PM

1. With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 54957:

a. Public Employment Title: Assistant Lead Facilitator

13. Reconvene public session 8:45PM Announcement of action(s) taken in closed session and the vote of every member regarding these actions. Motion 1: Motion to approve the revision of the Assistant Lead Facilitator position withthe addition of a curricular component, and specifically serving K-5. Motion: Patricia Seconded: Sarah Approved by: Patricia, Sarah, Annalisa, Susie, Pat P (Davenport not present during closed session, nor was learner) Motion 2: Motion to approve new Assistant Lead Facilitator position to serve 6-12 that includes curricular responsibilities. Motion: Patricia Seconded: Pat P Approved by: Patricia, Pat P, Sarah, Annalisa, Susie (Davenport not present during closed session, nor was learner).

Adjournment 9:00 PM

The next Nea Board Meeting is on scheduled January 21st, 2014. The meeting will convene in Nea’s Tree, 1900 Third Street, Alameda CA 94501.

THE ORDER OF BUSINESS MAY BE CHANGED WITHOUT NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the order of consideration of matters on this agenda may be changed without prior notice. REASONABLE LIMITATIONS MAY BE PLACED ON PUBLIC TESTIMONY The Board of Directors’ presiding officer reserves the right to impose reasonable time limits on public testimony to ensure that the agenda is completed. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS MAY BE MADE Notice is hereby given that consistent with the requirements of the Bagley-­‐Keene  Open  Meeting  Act, special presentations not mentioned in the agenda may be made at this meeting. However, any such presentation will be for information only. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ANY INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY Pursuant to the Rehabilitation  Act  of  1973  and the Americans  with  Disabilities  Act  of  1990, any individual with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting of the Board of Directors may request assistance by contacting Community Learning Center School, Inc., 1900 Third Street, Alameda CA 94501, phone (510) 263.9266. FOR MORE INFORMATION For more information concerning this agenda or for materials pertaining to the board meeting, please contact Community Learning Center Schools, Inc., 1900 Third Street, Alameda CA 94501, phone (510 263.9266, during school hours.