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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO . REQUEST FOR COUNCI~r{9~N A L
From:
Councilman Tobin Brinker
Third Ward
Subject: Resolution adopting the Diploma
Bound Initiative
Dept.
Council Office
Date:
September 4,2008
MCC Date:
September 15,2008
Synopsis of Previous Council Action:
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution
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Signature
Contact Person: Councilman Tobin Brinker
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Supporting Data Attached:
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Council Notes:
J?so 2O()J. 365
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
STAFF REPORT
RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN BERNARDINO 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.
Backl!round:
The Diploma Bound Initiative began with Councilman Tobin Brinker's citation of
increasing problems associated with truancy in the City of San Bernardino and the recent
increasing number of truant students. From the problematic issue of truancy came the
development of bigger problems linked to high school dropouts.
Recent research shows that the issue of high school dropouts extends beyond the reality of
students not receiving a diploma. Studies suggest that high school dropouts 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.
In September 2007, Councilman Brinker initiated the Diploma Bound Committee. The
purpose of the Committee was initially to plan a Dropout Summit to which regional
members or school boards and city officials from Rialto, San Bernardino, and Colton were
invited to discuss these critical issues and develop regional solutions. An outcome of the
summit was a desire to seek support of regional Boards of Education and City Councils
and expand the current members of the Committee to other city representatives, concerned
businesses, and faith-based organizations. The support that the Committee is seeking is
hereby attached in the form of a resolution.
Fiscal ImDact:
None
Recommended Motion:
That the resolution be adopted
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RESOLUTION NO.
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RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO 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 Califomia,
suggesting an increasing need for a regional approach to mitigating dropout rates;
and
WHEREAS, the City of San Bernardino 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 Imowledge, 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 BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Common
Council of the City of San Bernardino hereby become a member of the regional
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Diploma Bound Initiative - A regional initiative recognizing the importance of
reducing high school dropout rates and creating a regional approach to mitigate
the impacts of dropouts.
NOW, THREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and
Common Council of the City of San Bernardino authorizes the City Manager or his
designee to develop plans, both internal and cross-jurisdictional, to address the
high school drop out issue.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of San
Bernardino, in partnership with the other members of the Diploma Bound
Initiative, invite all relevant public and private entities to become part of a new
region-wide partnership devoted to promoting educational equity.
NOW, THREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of San
Bernardino, in partnership with the other members of the Diploma Bound
Initiative, jointly convene a planning committee to develop a model for a region-
wide, inclusive approach to reduce the number of high school dropouts and create
a regional approach to mitigate the community impacts of dropouts. .
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RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO 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.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the
Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at a
meeting
thereof, held on the _ day of
, 2008, by the following vote, to wit:
Council Members:
AYES
NAYS
ABSTAIN
ABSENT
ESTRADA
BAXTER
BRINKER
DERRY
KELLEY
JOHNSON
MC CAMMACK
Rachel G. Clark, City Clerk
The foregoing resolution is hereby approved this
2008
day of
Patrick J. Morris, Mayor
City of San Bernardino
Approved as to form:
JAMES F. PENMAN
City torney
By: