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PUSD Board Meeting Highlights
for Tuesday, June 8, 2010
DAC Report:
The District Advisory Committee, or DAC,
presented recommendations to the Board in its annual report.
Recommendations included proposals to:
reform the budgeting process for categorical funds
to make it more transparent and collaborative,
provide accessible School Site Council training to all SSC members,
and develop best practices for School Site Councils
to ensure both compliance and effectiveness.
Budget Update and Recommendations:
The Board of Education voted to target funds
to limit class sizes in Kindergarten through third grade,
strengthen middle schools, and provide teacher training.
The action supports the District’s strategic priorities
and continued focus on quality instruction
in the critical early and middle grades.
The Board of Education accepted a recommendation
to increase Kindergarten class sizes from 22 to 25 students,
and to raise first through third grade class sizes from 22 to 27 students.
PUSD will apply the remainder of these funds
to match a grant for teachers for the Excellent Middle Schools Program,
and to boost the number of students
proficient in math and language arts
by retaining instructional coaches.
The Governor’s proposed state budget
will cut PUSD revenues by $25 million next year.
To close this gap, the Board has eliminated 250 jobs,
increased class sizes, reduced centralized services, closed libraries,
and scaled back arts, health, enrichment and support programs.
African American Parent Council:
The Board of Education heard a presentation
from the newly formed African American Parent Council,
which was established to better engage
and communicate with African American families.
The Council consisted of parents, guardians,
community members, school site leadership and district leadership.
The group established 4 priorities for the upcoming school year,
and will work to establish African American Parent Councils
at school sites and elect an executive committee in the fall.
Other Items:
All board reports and resolutions passed,
with the exception of 103-B, which was tabled.
PUSD Board of Education Meetings are streamed live and on-demand
at www.BoardMeetings.info.
This has been your PUSD Board Meeting Highlights
for Tuesday, June 8, 2010.