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Home My WebLink About01- SBCUSD AGENDA JOINT ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND THE SAN BERNARDINO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2000 — 5:30 P.M. SAN BERNARDINO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 777 N. "F" STREET SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA The City of San Bernardino recognizes its obligation to provide equal access to those individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Director of Facilities Management (384-5244) two working days prior to the meeting for any requests for reasonable accommodation to include interpreters. CALL TO ORDER: PRESENT: ABSENT: 1. Pedestrian Safety 2. Omnitrans 3. After-School Programs 4. Collaboration 5. Technology Grant 6. School Police 7. Image 8. Adjournment. MOTION: That said meeting be adjourned. NOTE: The next regular meeting of the Mayor and Common Council/Community Development Commission is scheduled for 8:00 a.m., Monday, December 18, 2000, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California. 1 9/22/1998 DEC 08 '00 02:29PM SB USD WORKERS COMP P.1 San Bernardino City Unified School District S-cia?Meeting of the Board of Education Community Room board of Education Building 777 North F Street San Bernardino. California AGENDA December 11 2000 Estimated Times SESSION ONE- Opening 1.0 Opening 5:30 p.In. 1.1 Call to Order 1.2 Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag SESSION TWO-Other Matters Brought by Citizens 2.0 Other Matters Brought by Citizens 5:35 p.nL This is the time during the agenda when the Board of Education is prepared to receive the comments of the public relative to specific items on the agenda. if you wish to address the Board, please come to the podium,tell us your name and address, and limit your remarks to five minutes. When the Board goes into Session Three,there will be no further opportunity for citizens to address the Board on items under consideration. SESSION THREE -Workshop on Topics of Mutual Interest 3.0 Workshop on Topics of Mutual Interest 5:50 p.m. The Board of Education and Staff have invited the Mayor and Council Members of the City of San Bei-iardino to discuss topics of mutual interest. Topics that could be discussed include: • Pedestrian Safety Collaboration • Omnitrans • Technology Grant • After-School Programs + School Police DEC 08 '00 02:29PM SB USD WORKERS COMP P.2 Board of Education Meeting DecembeT 11,2000 SESSION FOUR-Closing 4.0 Adjournment 7.-00p^ The next regular meeting of the Board of Education of the San Bernardino City Unified School District will be held on Tuesday, December 19,2000,at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the Board of Education Building, 777 forth F Street, San Bernardino. Posted: December 7,2000 IU-44HI-I 5G UbD WORKERS COMP / P� San Bernardiko�Ity Uniiled School District Special Meeting of the Board of Education Community Room Board of Education Building 777 North F Street San Bernardino, California AGENDA December 11,2004 Estimated Times SESSION ONE-Opening 1.0 Opening 5:30p.m. 1.1 Call to Order 1.2 Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag SESSION TWO-Other Matters Brought by Citizens 2.0 Other Matters Brought by Citizens 5:35 p.m. This is the time during the agenda when the Board of Education is prepared to receive the comments of the public relative to specific items on the agenda. If you wish to address the Board,please come to the podium,tell us your name and address,and limit your remarks to five minutes. When the Board goes into Session Three,there will be no further opportunity ity for citizens to address the Board on items under consideration. SESSION THREE-Workshop on Topics of Mutual Interest 3.0 Workshop on Topics of Mutual Interest 5:50 p.m The Board of Education and Staff have invited the Mayor and Council Members of the City of San Bernardino to discuss topics of mutual interest. Topics that could be discussed include: &M,xz,' S�1GL%c j�PS ett rC p5 • Pedestrian Safety • - Collaboration �G�ktaa I PC f tc • Omnitrans 64-a nd ri�' •_ Technology Grant-- Uc L.,/j7re A • After-School Programs •_ School Police Lk i I San Bernardino City Unified School District Special Meeting of the Board of Education Community Room Board of Education Building 777 North F Street San Bernardino, California AGENDA December 11, 2000 Estimated Times SESSION ONE - Opening 1.0 Opening 5:30 p.m. 1.1 Call to Order 1.2 Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag SESSION TWO - Other Matters Brought by Citizens 2.0 Other Matters Brought by Citizens 5:35 p.m. This is the time during the agenda when the Board of Education is prepared to receive the comments of the public relative to specific items on the agenda. If you wish to address the Board, please come to the podium, tell us your name and address, and limit your remarks to five minutes. When the Board goes into Session Three, there will be no further opportunity for citizens to address the Board on items under consideration. SESSION THREE - Workshop on Topics of Mutual Interest 3.0 Workshop on Topics of Mutual Interest 5:50 p.m. The Board of Education and Staff have invited the Mayor and Council Members of the City of San Bernardino to discuss topics of mutual interest. Topics that could be discussed include: • Pedestrian Safety • Collaboration • Omnitrans • Technology Grant • After-School Programs • School Police FAX TRANSMISSION COVER SHEET CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO Office of the City Clerk 300 NORTH "D" STREET SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92418 i r Date Transmitted: f —b j—o �7 Time: Number of pages including cover sheet: FROM: Name: � Department: Phone: 7 G FAX Number: (909) 384-5158 TRANSMITTED TO: A Name: Company Name: Address: Phone: FAX Number: Special Comments: S z'- L-afp�Fl Lr�� •� FAX FORM REVISED 4/93 a AGENDA JOINT ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND THE SAN BERNARDINO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2000 - 5:30 P.M. SAN BERNARDINO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 777 N. "F" STREET SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA The City of San Bernardino recognizes its obligation to provide equal access to those individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Director of Facilities Management (384-5244) two working days prior to the meeting for any requests for reasonable accommodation to include interpreters. CALL TO ORDER: PRESENT: ABSENT: 1. Pedestrian Safety 2. Omnitrans 3. After-School Programs 4. Collaboration 5. Technology Grant 6. School Police 7. Image 8. Adjournment. MOTION: That said meeting be adjourned. NOTE: The next regular meeting of the Mayor and Common Council/Community Development Commission is scheduled for 8:00 a.m., Monday, December 18, 2000, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California. 1 9/22/1998 rrrr�rr DEC 12 'DU 10:27AM SB USD WORKERS COMP P.1 San Bernardino City Unified School District Board of Education 777 North F Street San Bernardino,CA 82410 (909)381-1245 rax To: Linda HartzeXity or San Bernardino From Jennifer Owens ftm 5845158 Pages: 1 Phone: Date: 12/12/00 Re: School Board/Supt. Staff Members CC: Good morning Linda, Here is a list of people who attended the meeting last night. School Board Members Dr. Marlin Brown Mr.Antonio Dupre Mr. James Marinis,Vice President OL II Mr. Lynda savage Mr. Danny Tillman, President Dr. Elsa Valdez Mr. Louis Yeager Superintendent's Staff Dr.Arturo Delgado, Superintendent Mr. David Bail, ,assistant Superintendent, Business Services I� Mr. arcilso Cardona, Assistand Supel-interideni, S►,;went Services, Dr. Harold Vollkommer, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Mrs. Judy vrbite, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services Dr. Michael Karpman,Assistant to the Superintendent Mrs. Barbara ►Clad, Communications Director Mr. Gary Underwood, School Police Chief Mr. Mike Perez, Facilities Director San Bernardino City Unified School District Special Meeting of the Board of Education Community Room Board of Education Building 777 North F Street San Bernardino, California AGENDA December 11, 2000 Estimated Times SESSION ONE - Opening 1.0 Opening 5:30 p.m. 1.1 Call to Order 1.2 Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag SESSION TWO - Other Matters Brought by Citizens 2.0 Other Matters Brought by Citizens 5:35 p.m. This is the time during the agenda when the Board of Education is prepared to receive the comments of the public relative to specific items on the agenda. If you wish to address the Board, please come to the podium, tell us your name and address, and limit your remarks to five minutes. When the Board goes into Session Three, there will be no further opportunity for citizens to address the Board on items under consideration. SESSION THREE -Workshop on Topics of Mutual Interest 3.0 Workshop on Topics of Mutual Interest 5:50 p.m. The Board of Education and Staff have invited the Mayor and Council Members of the City of San Bernardino to discuss topics of mutual interest. Topics that could be discussed include: • Pedestrian Safety • Collaboration • Omnitrans • Technology Grant • After-School Programs • School Police IB PROGRAM BRINGS OUT THE BEST IN SBCUSD STUDENTS International Baccalaureate is a rigorous, highly structured, high intensity academic program for students in grades 9 through 12. It has been offered at Cajon High School in the San Bernardino City Unified School District since 1986. Since then, hundreds of students have taken advantage of IB courses to give themselves an extra edge as high school graduates. An IB diploma or certificate can mean advanced placement or college credit, a definite plus when entering college or university. The International Baccalaureate office is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. The program was originally designed in 1967 for international schools. Its advantages are challenging classes focused on writing, thinking, and communicating; a curriculum designed to meet or exceed the entrance requirements of the most selective universities; education with a global perspective; a comprehensive framework for honors classes, including Advanced Placement. The IB diploma is awarded by the Geneva office to students who meet the following requirements: 1. GENERAL COURSEWORK: Students must complete classes and stand for external examinations in six academic areas. Courses taken for the IB diploma fully mesh with existing San Bernardino City School District graduation requirements. Areas of study are: English Foreign Language (French or Spanish) Study of Man (Social Studies) Experimental Science Mathematics One additional selection (additional foreign language, study of man, science, or computer studies). 2. THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE CLASS: This interdisciplinary course enables students to synthesize and unify knowledge they have acquired by discovering and understanding the fundamental nature of different areas of study and how they relate and compare to one another. 3. EXTENDED ESSAY PROJECT: Each IB candidate must prepare an extended essay reflecting independent study on an approved topic, thereby demonstrating the student's ability to conduct research, analyze, and communicate in writing. 4. AESTHETIC OR SOCIAL SERVICE ACTIVITY: Each IB candidate must present evidence of 100 hours (the equivalent of one afternoon per week) of some creative or aesthetic experience or school/community service activity. Partial Diploma The IB program also awards certificates to those who do not pursue a full diploma program. Classes completed under the certificate program may be recognized for college credit depending on the student's exam grade and the participating college or university. Who is eligible? Although academic aptitude and achievement are certainly essential student characteristics, success in the program also depends to a great degree on motivation and character. Students applying to the program should possess the dedication required to complete a rigorous, four year program marked by conceptual thinking, creative expression, and writing across the curriculum. Students can begin preparing to enter the IB program in middle school. In addition to taking honors level courses, students can gain a definite advantage by completing Algebra I. A student who enters grade 9 ready for Geometry will be on track to complete Calculus in grade 12, thus enabling the student to pass the IB mathematics exam. Additionally, a student who enters grade 9 having studied French or Spanish could eventually reach Language V in grade 12, and thus be better prepared for the IB foreign language oral and written test. For more information about the IB Program,please contact Mr. Don Simpson, Principal or Ms. Cheryl Syphus, IB Coordinator at (909) 881-8120. *****Submitted by Barbara J. Kidd, Director of Communications/Community Relations, San Bernardino City Unified School District ^ACS'S ,E Ocf: d'6� Student's artwork . .goes out state�de ►Stephanie Borboa of „ b San Bernardino High designed the logo on the Voter Information Guide and ballot. " By Rubina Gulatl The Press-Enterprise SAN BERNARDINOg A logo designed by a San Bemar- dino High School student has land- ed in mailboxes throughout Califor- nia. "The main focus is trying to get W voters out and get them to vote," said 16-year-old Stephanie Borboa of her logo, which appears on the State of California Voter Informa- tion Guide and will also be on state .� ballots.It was selected from among - hundreds of entries by the secre- tary of state's office. When she thought about the rea- sons to encourage people to vote, the theme "Your Voice can be Heard" came to mind, Stephanie said. From there, it wasn't hard to illustrate her slogan with a micro- phone against a backdrop of the state flag, she said. Stephanie is in the honors pro- gram at San Bernardino High, where she earns mostly A's, she t afifornry 1 urer I.a said. Between school work and her a pe ig Jed By Sreph F<t'N Studio designs, she has had little time to �- 1)1(JT.sazn Bernardino think about the issues in the elec- tion. "I'm not 18,so it's not one of my ° focuses," she said. As part of the Digitech program at school, Stephanie scans her pho- Peter Phun/The Press-Enterprise tographs, art sketches and line San Bernardino High School student Stephanie Borboa designed the drawings into a Macintosh comput- logo that appears on state voter pamphlets. "The main focus is trying er. to get voters out and get them to vote," the 16-year-old Borboa says. J 3 News of the 4 FP school Students put dally bulletin N } on camera. By MATT LEEDY Staff Writer g_ tudents at Golden Valley Middle School are mak- �_ ing news. :s -Soon they'll also be record- ing,producing and broadcasting it across the campus on their ,,:, own internal television station. The San Bernardino school Staff photos by DAVID CREAMER is making final preparations be- Jessica Hamilton, left, and Brittney Williams, anchors for Golden Valley Middle School's fore launching Golden Valley new student project, rehearse before a taping. Television,or GVTV. Language arts teachers Rich- a read their scripts from a make- ard Ma and Sharon Naranjo are shift studio,complete with a set supervising the project,but the and backdrop of bookcases and plants. station will be almost entirely student produced. Student reporters will cover pep rallies,sports,campus `We help direct them,but it s totally run by them, Ma f events and interview their peers said. in true television news fashion. This week,the school began Eighth-grader Kelly Rebeck, 14,is working installing the last piece of anchor and a both an reporter. equipment needed to transmit "We learn a lot about how to newscasts to all campus class- be personable on camera and rooms. , how to get your audience's at- The 20th Century Project,a tention,"she said. federal grant program,allowed the school to purchase the Other pupils will work be- hind the.scenes to edit the high-tech video cameras,tele- newscasts and create smooth prompters,editing equipment Jonathan Sanchez, left, and Phillip Alvarado line up the transitions between segments. and transmitting devices that video camera before taping the news anchors. Editing can be a tedious pro- will-be used to air GVTV. cess,and it can take 15 minutes Initially,the station will be Dozens of students have vol- eighth-grader,is both a set di- to polish five seconds of video. used to broadcast the school's unteered to work on the project rector and an anchor. after school and receive no aca- Tony Cureton,a 13-year-old daily bulletin,which will run "I learned that when you're eighth-grader,is one of the sta- about 14 minutes and normally demic credit.The pupils rotate doing a shoot,everything has to tion's editors. is read in class by teachers. among the positions of news be just right,"Zavala said."It's "We get to be anchors and This semester,students will anchor,director,editing,report- really fun,but at the same time real TV people."Cureton said. deliver the information in a ing and filming duties. it's a discipline." "I just like to be in front of a newscast format. Matt Zavala,a 13-year-old A pair of news anchors will camera." San Bernardino High School mecham"cs t® get an upgrade ►Students expect because of the time commitment," has the certification in hand, Stew- said Pat Lundquist,executive direc- art plans to work with a national certification program for of the foundation. school-to-work partnership to get Qualified programs must show an internship program going for will result in getting they have the proper tools,curricu- juniors in his class. newer cars to work lum and an advisory committee to The partnership requires the earn the five-year certification. class to be certified before the on. Stewart and his students think it internship program can get under- was worth the hard work,though.A way, which could begin as soon as By Lonna Palmer certificate showing the class meets this year. Students would work at The Press-Enterprise the foundation's high standards has local dealerships during the sum- SAN BERNARDINO already made it easier for Stewart mer and have a leg up on getting a San Bernardino High School se- to get dealerships to donate newer job there after college,he said.The nior Ryan Stouvenel is getting tired cars for the class to work on. starting pay at dealerships is about of reading about how to fix new cars "It's a carrot for us," said Stew- $15 an hour, Stewart said. without having anything less than art, who planned to pick up a It will also help prepare his 10 years old to practice on. donated 1995 truck for the class this students for college-level auto re- That is about to change. His weekend. pair programs, he said. To qualify advanced auto class has become Stouvenel plans to attend River- for the certification he had to make one of just 21 California high school side Community College because it his curriculum more in-depth.Now, programs certified by the nonprofit has a program teaching the skills he the 18 students in his advanced auto National Automotive Technicians will need to work at a dealership. class should breeze through college Education Foundation, part of the Now that the class is certified, he auto classes. National Institute for Automotive will be better prepared for the "This parallels the factory pro- Service Excellence. program. grams The seal of approval was award- "It affects me because then we said. "They'll be teach- ,to instructor Greg Stewart's class get nice cars," Stouvenel said. "We ing the e other people." in June after a year-and-a-half of need good cars to work on." preparation and a three-day inspec- But Stewart said it will do more Jonna Palmer can be reached by tion. than that. It also will help students e-mail at jpalmer @pe.com or by "It's difficult for high schools get good-paying jobs. Now that he phone at (909) 890-4457. r s aiim- en C te win to help students ►The program, starting at two sites in San Bernardino, will offer after-school help with homework. By Jonna Palmer The Press-Enterprise SAN BERNARDINO The San Bernardino City Unified School of students,said Sheri Becar,who is age more people to move to the District is joining forces with local helping coordinate the program for area and help San Bernardino pros- churches,businesses and community volun- the district. per. teers to give children homework assistance "It's not going to be a baby-sitting "We're hoping it will be a cycle after school. service," she said. that will feed off itself," he said. The district would like to open 10 home- Students will be asked to take a "We just see it as a good opportunity work centers throughout the city, giving test when they arrive,so the district to make some changes." students a safe, quiet place to study in the can see if their efforts are paying hope of boosting student achievement. Tu- off. Children at the center will also tors will work with district staff to get an be expected to write about what idea of what help students will need, and they accomplish each day in a new computers will be available for young- journal, Becar said. Parents will sters to use. have to sign a contract before their With the help of a$16,000 donation from children go to the homework cen- the Arrowhead Credit Union, the district ters. will start two of the homework centers this Michael Johnson, who lives fall in the west end of San Bernardino. across the street from St. Paul If those pilot programs are successful,the A.M.E. Church,said students aren't district plans to solicit support from other the only ones who will benefit from local businesses to open eight more.Centers the center. He said it's one more will be put in place where there is a need;a thing that could help improve the place to house it and a sponsor,said board neighborhood. member Tony Dupre,who helped come up "They need as much as they can with the idea. get on this side of town," he said. Parent Lorraine Villegas called the Samuel Williams,who will direct homework centers a good idea. She occa- the center at St. Paul A.M.E., said sionally volunteers at the Home of Neigh- minorities in poor communities like borly Service,where one of the two home- the west end of San Bernardino work assistance centers will be housed. often don't have access to comput- Villegas plans to send her 8-year-old son, ers and don't get all the help they Andrew,to the center for help since he will need from the public schools. get extra tutoring and have the chance to "This is definitely a step in the work with computers. right direction," he said. Both the Home of Neighborly Service Arrowhead Credit Union Presi- Inc.and St.Paul A.M.E.Church,where the dent and CEO Larry Sharp said he second center will be, have offered drop-in hopes the success of the two pilot homework help in the past. But now they centers will help get other business- will have computer tutorials for the stu- es and community members in- dents and help from district teachers in volved in creating additional cen- coordinating the program. ters. But he also has loftier reasons That extra guidance from teachers will for donating money to the program. allow the volunteers to be better prepared He wants to see youngsters suc- and promote more serious study on the part ceed in school, which will encour- r�°sS P9 fQ_ 8H9 gam' s to language program ►San Bernardino's - Belvedere Elementary specializes in teaching who are n -- r r pupils of yet proficient in English. f + � By Jonna Palmer • rt The Press-Enterprise r ^rr F SAN BERNARDINO `- Even before Stanford 9 test scores were y- released earlier this week, Principal Steve "" ; _ ; Tlei .� Marlatt knew his school's pupils would do *� well. Although more than a third of the children at Belvedere Elementary do not ; speak English fluently, test scores at the school have been high compared with those of the rest of the San Bernardino Unified School District. Last year, the school's pupils whose proficiency in English was limited scored as Peter Phun The Press-Enterprise much as three times as high as the district's Educational assistant Gretty Acereto of High-intensity Language Training at Belvedere average for such pupils.Scores for the 2000 Elementary School in San Bernardino works with pupils whose English is limited. test have not yet been broken down to show how well the limited-English pupils fared native language. speak English,Marlatt said.Those teachers this time. But overall, the school did show "It's really been the way to go," said use more graphics to help explain their improvement in most categories and scored Belvedere Vice Principal Gloria Mazzola, lessons and have classroom tutors who just above the national average. who has watched the program develop over speak the child's language. Teachers and administrators say one big the past 21 years. For at least an hour a day, the pupils reason Belvedere pupils usually score well Most Belvedere pupils in the program leave class for tutoring in small groups. In on the state standardized test is a magnet speak Spanish at home,although there are kindergarten,they get help in both English program called High-Intensity Language also a few pupils from families that speak and Spanish after a regular half-day class. Training. It is designed to get children Romanian, Eritrean or another language. First- and second-graders are usually speaking,reading and writing in English as Pupils are put in regular ciassrooms with tutored in Spanish, bO by third grade the ,y quickly as possible without losing their teachers trained to help children who don't Please see GAINS.B-3 GAINS ate- p A, '.4.. a �4 'a .t � Ha d f Continued from B-1 hour of language instruction is in English. Teacher Joquita Kraisosky said l pulling the children out of class for extra language help gives them much-needed confidence in school. And extra confidence gets them speaking English sooner. "They can say or do anything in x here, and they won't be ridiculed," r- she said, gesturing to the small Classroom used for tutoring. When Anabel Muniz started in the program as a kindergartner, she did not speak much English, Kraisosky said. But now, 10-year- old Anabel gets along in English just fine. ,; ' She is still a little shy in her regular classes,but she speaks up in her "high-intensity" sessions. "It helps me to do better,"Anabel h said. The program was started at Bel- vedere in 1979 by then principal Danny Ward,who has since retired. The program is now also offered at Arrowhead Elementary and Bonnie Oehl elementary schools. It was created after the school district was ordered to desegregate, = and its purpose was to encourage x parents from the west side of San er ' " Bernardino to send their children across town to Belvedere. ,; The district provided free trans- portation not only to the pupils but Peter Phun/The Press-Enterprise also to their parents to enable them Teacher Fernanda Douglas of the High-intensity Language Training to get to the school for parent program checks the progress of Edwin Campos, 7, and his classmates conferences and monthly meetings, Mazzola said. at Belvedere Elementary. That first year, the school's The district still offers classes similar programs. However, it is minority enrollment went from taught mainly in Spanish at 21 more expensive than a bilingual 15 percent to 50 percent. Today, elementary schools, and the par- program because of the additional two-thirds of the school's approxi- ents of children in those classes teachers needed. mately 840 pupils are members of must sign waivers. Delfina Lopez minority groups, and more than Bryant, director of the district's "Of course they are more costly one-third of the schoolchildren are bilingual education programs, said than a bilingual program, but it's enrolled in the high-intensity pro- it is good to have different pro- more successful," she said. gram. grams for different students. On enrollment day, parents still line up as early as 5 a.m.to try to get Ward, who created the high- Jonna Palmer can be reached by their children into the language intensity program, said she would e-mail at jpalmer @pe.com or by program, and there is always a like to see more schools offer phone at (909) 890-4457. waiting list, Mazzola said. The program meets the require- ments of Prop.227, the voter-ap- proved initiative that eliminated ii It's really been the way to go.99 bilingual education in California Public schools. Most of the instruc- Gloria Mazzola, tion is in English,so parents whose Belvedere vice principal children participate in the program P P do not have to sign waivers. Planning for the Future . . . ,Pr7inr-i.n Superintendent's Objectives ' r ARTURO DELGADO. Ed.D., Superintendent SAN BERNARDINO CIT. Y UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Board of Education Mr. Danny Tillman, President Mr. James Marinis, Vice President Mrs. Lynda K. Savage Dr. Marlin L. Brown Dr. Elsa O. Valdez Mr. Antonio F. Dupre Mr. Louis E. Yeager n the face of recent political and social events in California and the nation, it would not be an exaggeration to say that public education, as we have known it, no longer exists. In fact, those who feel called to the worthy and noble cause of public education must enter the field with a new resolve to define our clientele and redefine how we will effectively serve their needs in this changing world. Any and all changes need to be systemic and holistic in nature. Changes to the educational system need to include all stakeholders from the custodian to the classroom teacher, from the superintendent to the parent. To be effective educational leaders in the twenty-first century, all citizens need to make changes on how they view their roles in light of the changing needs of our community. The primary objective for the San Bernardino City Unified School District is to secure a bright and prosperous future for our own as well as all communities.This will only be accomplished by increasing the capacity of all students to achieve their full potential through academics and social opportunities that provide a service to the community at large. Our primary expectation of increasing the academic achievement of all students in ways that are fair and verifiable must always remain on the top of our list of priorities. Additionally, there are at least six other expectations that must also be addressed in order for us to "reinvent" public education. In total, these seven areas will serve as the objectives in determining the quality and ongoing success of our program. OBJECTIVE ONE The academic success of our children in the San Bernardino City Unified School District will not only meet the demands being Academic Excellence placed on them by mandate, they will also exceed in areas where no one thought they could. In this way, our School District EXPECTATION: is expected to become an "outlier,"or an organization that beats Excel to Abnormal Heights the odds to excel to abnormal heights in unexpected ways. in Unexpected Ways Processes for achieving our goals must center on student outcomes. This expectation will become particularly evident in the areas of reading, math, and science. The District will not forsake its recognition of excelling in areas that add richness and character to the human spirit, such as in the performing arts and SUPERINTENDENT'S OBJECTIVES other enrichment curricula. In this way, each of our students will ' be given the opportunity to explore and experience growth that # " reflects their unique talents and provide avenues for creative contributions back to the community.Achieving our goals in these areas will come through good teaching techniques as much as through good learning techniques. �!@iE�lp�1i iIlVl�pil In the past, it has been said that in order to succeed you must "Inspect what you expect." I would add that in order for the organization to succeed, you must also model what you OBJECTIVE T W O expect.We must expect a system of self-imposed accountability where each person raises his own level of performance. Accountability must be voluntary and received with progressive Accountability improvement of performance in mind. It is imperative that each EXPECTATION: person in the organization understands his/her unique contribution to creating the community of the future through Model the Highest Level of Service education. In so doing, each person is expected to model the highest levels of service. This modeling begins with the 11 1�superint endent and extends to all levels of personnel. It is also Al expected that the safety of every student be assured at all times. 5 In order to make these assurances, all systems pertaining to the ,o 5 enforcement and promotion of a safe environment will be o dg�t da�fcg 11� reinforced and/or modified accordingly. All mandated accountability measures will be given serious attention. All appropriate resources will be utilized in order to ensure that multiple measures are being used responsibly and effectively. SUPERINTENDENT'S OBJECTIVES OBJECTIVE THREE In light of some of the tragic reports related to violence on school campuses as reported by the media, Health and Safety our public schools remain one of the safest places for students. It is expected that every effort will be made and EXPECTATION: adequate resources will be allocated to ensure that every Safety in Form and Function student senses that school is a safe place to be.Administrators and teachers will hold high behavioral expectations for all students and will implement discipline plans in a fair and responsible manner.School facilities will be maintained and improved to the degree that students are ensured a safe passage to and from home. Discipline and law enforcement will be implemented in such a way so as to minimize distractions from the educational process. Every precaution and preventative measure will be taken to remove all hazardous waste materials in the workplace and to see to it that each site has a well-articulated emergency plan. OBJECTIVE FOUR The ability of the School District to realize its vision will be determined in large part by its ability to maintain fiscal stability. Allocations of funds need to reflect the Financial Stability academic and safety priorities of the District. Monies must EXPECTATION: be equitably distributed to schools and all facilities based Fiscal Responsibility for on the unique population of the school communities as well Student Performance as the specialized programs and support services. All general categorical and grant monies must be monitored and used in a responsible manner with one goal in mind - student performance. It is imperative that the District exercise fiscal responsibility by maintaining a minimum of a two percent reserve in the general fund at all times. SUPERINTENDENT'S OBJECTIVES There is no doubt that the performance levels of OBJECTIVE FIVE our schools indicate a need for decisive reforms. Things can no longer be business as usual. Public schools can Public Engagement not exist-much less function effectively-without the EXPECTATION: support of the community they are expected to serve. A Process of Meaningful Changes in our environment necessitate a renewed Opportunity commitment on the part of every stakeholder to inform our public of our interest to partner and engage them in meaningful ways. Only when the public experiences our sincere efforts will they be inclined to perceive us in a more positive light. It is expected that every employee will understand the vision of the District and will be able to both, give an account of our current efforts as well as , m to promote a positive view of our future plans.This means „ that we will need to aspire to inspire those we come in contact with towards a process of meaningful opportunities < m and a positive outlook for the future of our children. An obvious component for providing the best OBJECTIVE S I X programs for our students is to have these programs implemented by the best personnel possible. It is not Professional Development sufficient to rely on past performances or accomplishments EXPECTATION: if we are to become an outlier District for student Invest to be the Best performance. It is expected that every employee, including administrators, support staff, teachers, and imclassified personnel, support and maintain a program SUPERINTENDENT'S OBJECTIVES of continued professional development. Each 3 person must recognize the necessity of out pacing the information explosion that we are ., ? k currently experiencing. This can only be done when each employee continues to pursue learning opportunities, both within the District as well as from outside organizations.This component is especially applicable to those that have chosen to be the leaders within the organization. Only when the leaders are modeling a willing commitment to increase their skills and expertise will we be able to say with confidence and conviction that we are "Simply the Best," OBJECTIVE SEVEN Meaningful communication between the public, educators,civic,and business communities Interpersonal Communication is vital to the improvement and success of our EXPECTATION schools. This is especially true today in a District : that is characterized by such rich diversity in the Every Effort, for Every Person, Every Time community and within the ranks of its employees. One of the major obstacles to success in any changing community is the ability of the employees of the organization to understand and appreciate the contributions and needs of every person. In the most extreme cases, the inability to communicate effectively will result in SUPERINTENDENT'S OBJECTIVES the dismissal of employees or even ° legal action against the District. o Communication breakdowns are often F=' a result of busy people with busy schedules. It is expected that interper- sonal communication strategies will be employed that promote greater understanding and appreciation of the needs and concerns of all who have an interest in the success of our students.This would include interactions between employee-to-employee, employee-to- student, employee-to-parents, and employee to any outside persons. It would be expected that every effort is being made to meet the needs of every person, every time. SAN BERNARDINO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT SAN BERNARDINO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 777 North F Street • San Bernardino, CA 92410 Telephone: (909) 381-1100 • Fax: (909) 885-6392 www.sbcusd.k12.ca.us Progresst , � lk Success and Ex S ectation Mill S SAN BERNARDINO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ARTURO DELGADO, Ed.D. Superintendent November, 2000 Progress , Success and Expectations V v lle r� g�, ugust 2000 marked my first anniversary as Superintedent of the San Bernardino City t Unified School District. One of the promises I made at that time was that I would be both accessible and accountable to the community. To this he District dropout rate has steadily Tdeclined end, I have spent a great deal of time speak- and is now 3.6 percent, down ing to various community groups, meeting from 8.1 percent four years ago. Our 1999 with business and government leaders, high school graduation rate increased 4.6 parents, and others who have a vital interest percent from the previous year.A survey of in education. It is important that I know my those graduates found that almost two- community and that you know me, because thirds were enrolled in college, trade, or only by working together in a climate of technical school after graduation. Our mutual trust and respect can we provide the efforts to improve SAT scores are also outstanding education our children deserve. paying off. Since 1993, verbal scores have In this message, I will highlight some risen 14 points while math scores went up 24 points. More students are taking of the accomplishments of advanced placement exams, 646 my first year and outline my goals for the in 1999 compared to 451 in future. "TO attain excellence, 1998. We are not where we want to be in terms of you must care more than First, let me say test scores, but each that I am very others think is Wise, risk more than ''. year sees a steady rise proud to be the Others think IS safe, and we are on the right Superintendent of and dream more than track. a school district others think Our June 2000 committed to work- ing hard to meet the is practical." graduates earned more needs of students and the than $2.3 million in scholar- needs Among the graduates community. We have an out- were five full military academy appoint- standing Board of Education that provides ments, and one National Merit Scholarship thoughtful, visionary leadership. We have finalist.The prestigious International dedicated administrators, and teachers who Baccalaureate program at Cajon High are committed to educating every student to School graduated 11 students with full IB the best of the student's ability, and a classi- diplomas. Headquartered in Geneva, fied staff who totally support the educational Switzerland, IB offers a rigorous program program. of advanced placement and college level While I know the District is not without courses and includes an extended re- challenges, the successes of the past year search project and community service.An leave me upbeat about the future. On the IB diploma can lead to advanced place- threshold of the new millennium, we are ment on entering college. poised to become a district where student I am extremely pleased that San achievement far exceeds expectations. Fol- Gorgonio High School was one of three lowing are some of the indicators that show county schools selected to become a we're on the right track and some things I Virtual Hi-Tech high school.The goal of this have put into place to keep the momentum going. unique school-within-a-school is to prepare high school students with the higher level Our District earned two prestigious technology skills that are needed for jobs in Golden Bell Awards for excellence in today's technology-based global economy. It education from the California School offers a rigorous academic program with Boards Association. Palm Elementary technology integrated throughout. Students School won in the visual and performing will attend school for eight hours a day, arts category, and the City of Readers, a providing additional time for internships and city-wide literacy program developed by on site business learning opportunities.The Assistant Superintendent Judy White, won program relies heavily on business and in the curriculum, English language arts higher education institutions as supportive category. partners. Other entities involved are the Our campuses remain safe Redlands and Rialto and secure havens for students school districts and and staff. School burglaries, the San Bernardino We are poised to become property crimes, graffiti, County Superin fighting, and possession of tendent of Schools. a District Where Student weapons all declined achievement far exceeds during 1999-2000.As Also in the area expectations. taxpayers, I'm sure you will of technology, five appreciate that incidents of District schools graffiti,vandalism, and school received $3.6 million - burglaries that cost the District in Digital High School $7 per student four years ago, cost Technology grants to upgrade and less than $1 per student last year. enhance technology at their sites.The money will be used to pay for wiring, hardware, The Community Partnership for Cus- software, and staff training.The schools tomer Service committee, which I was funded are Cajon, San Bernardino, San privileged to chair before I became Super- Gorgonio, Pacific, and Anderson. intendent, conducted customer service workshops for approximately 1,500 classi- Additionally, all District schools have a fled employees. During May, parent sur- state-of-the art network with connections to veys were conducted at all schools to student desktop computers. We recently assess the effectiveness of the completed a $13 million federally training.The survey results were funded project to connect 8,000 positive at each site and showed classroom computers to the that a high percentage of par- Internet and 97 percent of ents feel good about their classrooms are wired for voice schools and how they are and video. We have received treated. Because community funds to finish wiring the remain- perception is so important, ing classrooms during 2000-01. customer service will continue We have been successful in t 3 to be a high priority in our obtaining rebates and federala communications and community funds for staff,training, and < relations effort.Training for software.Teachers have re- classified employees will con- ceived more than 3,600 hours of tinue, and teacher training will technology training, and all have begin during this school year. been provided with e-mail ad- dresses and the ability to publish their own home pages. At student achievement were communicated to students and their parents at school and community meetings, and in parent homes by District-trained parent volunteers. In September, we hosted a very successful Ihave spent a lot of time analyzing student Reaching for Standards rally attended by achievement data, talking with teachers, more than 2,500 parents and students. principals, assistant superintendents, and Guest speakers and parent volunteers administrators from other districts. What I stressed to parents the important part they have determined is that there are specific play in their child's education.Along with elements, or what I refer to as vital signs, at curriculum alignment and standards out- work in high-achieving districts.These are reach to parents, almost all of our teachers high expectations for academic excellence, volunteered to receive training in the new specific standards of accountability for all, standards and in strategies to enhance their parent and community participation in the teaching skills so they may better help their educational process, financial stability, students.Training was offered in math, public perception, a highly qualified profes- science, language arts, English, and social sional staff, and interpersonal communica- studies. tion (customer service). I have used these In September, we assumed responsibility vital signs to establish objectives for our for Education First, a program started by District that the San will chart the Bernardino course of -0t County action for the i next five j Superinten- dent of years. Schools and I it the Children's Continuing Fund. Educa- to increase student tion First achievement addresses the is the highest Ke __"r problem of priority. This student past year, all mobility and ` schools its harmful "�� , '- began offer- effect on learning b ing intensive - g y instruction ` providing a programs that stable envi- are over and ronment for above the regular classroom instruction. students Students are given extra help in math, whose families move often or who are reading, and language arts both before and homeless.These students can now remain after-school, and on Saturdays at some in the same classroom with the same schools. teacher, no matter where their families move within the city. Education First classes We are in the process of aligning our are located at Cole Elementary School, curriculum to the new state standards. Curtis Middle School, and Pacific High These standards and their importance for School. Without the worry of having to Arroyo Valley High School opens in constantly adjust to a new school, new September 2001, 1 have proposed that it teacher, and new classmates, these young- operate on a longer school day to in- sters are now free to relax and learn. crease student learning.This extended- day concept would provide for additional In an effort to help prepare young chil- staff development time for teachers. I dren for school, we applied for and re- have also proposed a pilot program to ceived a grant from the State Preschool extend the school year by three weeks at Child Development office to establish 15 one to three elementary schools and one preschools on elementary campuses.The middle school.This would provide stu- preschools offer an academic curriculum dents with 220 days of instruction instead that teaches kindergarten readiness skills. of 183, a 25 percent increase in the length Lessons in reading, writing and of the school year. I feel confident math are designed for stu- that this extra learning time dents ages 3-5. Each site will benefit our students. has a full-time teacher and two instructional Also underway this aides per class of 24 . . . college-level courses year are homework students.The three- 7t each Of the four dents where stu- hour per day pro- dents can go after gram is free to comprehensive high school to get help families who meet schools. with their homework. income guidelines. I The centers are run by believe this effort to community agencies in give students an early start cooperation with, and par will lead to greater achievement as tially funded through, a competitive they progress through school. grant process by the school District. Arrowhead Credit Union has also gra- Another milestone for our District is that ciously agreed to assist with funding. One in September we began offering college- center is located at St. Paul's AME level courses at each of the four compre- Church and another is at the Home of hensive high schools. This collaboration Neighborly Service. We eventually plan with San Bernardino Valley College will to have 10 such centers operating in allow students to graduate with both a high partnership with other groups. school diploma and an associate's degree. The Children's Improving student After-school Program for achievement must Success (CAPS), pro take place on several g vides homework assis- fronts.There is no tance, recreational one magic pill. Educa- P "" activities and nutritious tors have long known snacks. Currently 1,800 that an important students participate. At contributing factor in �� `. ., each of our middle student learning is schools, students are time spent on task. t' involved in Twenty-First When the new Century Grant Commu- nity After-school programs, which offer who are willing to look at how they can fine arts and intensive instruction for help. Additionally, we have been notified those who need academic help. of an approximately$400,000 scholar- ship endowment bequeathed to the District by former teacher Margaret Jeffords.This endowment is limited to Makln female students who plan to become teachers or counselors. We are ex- tremely grateful for her generosity. I am also encouraged by Governor The most ambitious project I'm under Gray Davis' recently passed law that will taking has to do with financing college provide college scholarships to high educations for low-income students. It is school students who meet academic and my belief that every student who wants to income standards required in the law. attend college should be able to do so. I This new law will help us meet our am working to establish a scholarship overall goals. foundation that would provide four- It is only by a community year scholarships to students attending California pulling together with busi- State University, San nesses and higher educa- Bernardino; the tional institutions that University of Califor- . , , every student who we can prepare our nia, Riverside; and students to be the best the University of wants to attend college they can be. I will Redlands.An em- should be able to do so. continue to keep the phasis will be placed community updated on on successful scholar- the progress and ship recipients being accomplishments of the willing to give back to the District, and I appreciate community by teaching or estab- your continued support. I will lishing their businesses in San Bernardino close with this thought from an un- or Highland. Students will be encouraged known author: to study business, law, medicine, or educa- "To attain excellence,you must tion. Establishing this scholarship program care more than others think is will bring us closer to my goal of sending wise, risk more than others think more students to college, which will in turn is safe, and dream more than bring a well-trained workforce to our others think is practical." community and help make it a better place I challenge you to dare to dream with to live. me that our students can reach un- It is my hope that funding for the founda- equaled heights. tion will come from the San Bernardino and Highland business and service com- munities. It is encouraging that since I ARTURO DELGADO, Ed.D. proposed the scholarship plan, I have Superintendent received indications of support from the business community and the universities, it I I J I I i I i I I i Board of Education Mr.Danny Tillman,President Mr.James Marinis,Vice President Dr.Marlin L.Brown Mr.Antonio F. Dupre Mrs.Lynda K.Savage Dr.Elsa O.Valdez Mr.Louis E.Yeager , } � rt W o s �I'il kJj M,� V e na a 1 sr r : Report to the Community 1999/200"0 : imion (Statement Board of Education Mr.Danny Tillman President Mr.James Marinis Vice President The primary mission of the District is to provide academic instruction to Dr. Marlin L. Brown each enrolled student sufficient to develop the skills, knowledge, and under- Mr.Antonio E Dupre standing required to promote personal development to the fullest extent of Mrs. Lynda K.Savage Dr.Elsa O.Valdez the individuals potential. Mr.Louis E.Yeager 4 � a 'cNMADMVE 0", Administration $J{II Arturo Delgado,Ed.D. choot Superintendent o� d Meeting8 4 Mr. David Bail ®p ifi Assistant Superintendent Business Services The Board of Education meets at 5:30 p.m. on the first and third Mrs.Judy White Tuesday of each month at the Board of Education Building,777 North Assistant Superintendent F Street, San Bernardino. Meetings are open to the public except for Educational Services closed sessions,which the Board is permitted to hold to discuss confi- dential matters relating to employees, students, or litigation.Actions Harold Vollkommer,Ed.D taken in closed session are reported out at the end of the meeting.The Assistant Superintendent 44 Human Resources Board may also hold special meetings and study sessions as needed. m � Notices of meetings are posted in school offices and provided to Mr.Narciso Cardona local media. Copies of the agenda may be reviewed at the Board of Assistant Superintendent Education Building switchboard and city library branches. Student Services Produced by the Communications Departmen Barbara J. Kidd Director Communications/ Community Relations Linda Hill Communications Officer Richard Carlos Printing Supervisor Venus Williams Senior Publications Assistant Delilah Nunez Cover Design - San Bernardino City Unified School District 777 North F Street SAN BERNARDINO C1 1 I San Bernardino,CA 92410 Telephone: (909)381-1100 UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Fax: (909)388-1451 -- Internet:www.sbcusd.kl2.ca.us u ermtendeflOs Messaee ✓ The dropout rate has steadily declined and is now at 3.6 percent, down from 9.0 dur- ing the 1996-97 school year. ✓ The high school graduation rate was up 4.6 percent in 1999 over the previous ear. r� p p Y ✓ A District survey of the 1,860 June 1999 graduates found that almost two-thirds were enrolled in college or technical trade schools. ✓ Graduating seniors in the class of 2000 earned more than $2.3 million in scholar- ships. I sincerely hope that you are as proud of these accomplishments as I am. We have a very progressive Board of Education and tal- ented and dedicated staff that make progress possible. I am proud too, of the tremendous r= support we received from the San Bernardino and Highland communities. Many of our ac- complishments,such as passage of the school It is with pleasure that I present the San Ber- construction bond in 1998, would not have j nardino City Unified School District's An- happened without you. nual Report to the Community for 1999-2000. If you haven t visited any of our schools A strong educational system and a well- or attended a Board of Education meeting re- educated population are key to the successful cently,I encourage you to do so.We welcome economic and social health of a community. your visits and your input. Therefore, the task of educating students so they can take their places as productive citi- zens and informed leaders is one that we take ,� Q very seriously. I want to assure you that K-12 a a education in San Bernardino is not only alive ARTURO DELL O, Ed.D. and well, it is thriving. Let me share with you Superintendent just a few examples of some recent achieve- ments: ✓ Since 1993 college SAT scores increased 14 points in the verbal area and 24 points in math. 1 bout the DiArid The San Bernardino City Uni- student and is enhanced by 26 mag- Bernardino's Community Access fied School District is the 10th larg- net programs. Environmental sci- television station, KCSB Channel 3 est in the state, with an enrollment ence, full day accelerated kinder- also provides generous support to of 51,100 students. Forty-four el- garten,biliteracy (Spanish and En- the District.The Mayor's office and ementary schools, eight middle glish), visual and performing arts, School District jointly sponsor after- schools,seven high schools*and an International Baccalaureate, read- school programs for elementary and Adult Education School serve the ing clinics, and international stud- middle school students.Additional Cities of San Bernardino and High- ies are just some of the magnets of- support comes from CaSA, the land and surrounding unincorpo- fered. Community and School Alliance rated areas. The District is the sev- The District enjoys strong sup- Foundation,which annually awards enth largest employer in San Bernar- port from the business community, grants to teachers for classroom dino County, with more than 6,000 local government and service orga- projects. Since 1985, these grants certificated and classified employ- nizations.The San Bernardino Area have totaled more than$275,000. ees. Chamber of Commerce sponsors For all these reasons,there is no San Bernardino's population is Adopt-a-School,Principal for a Day, better place to learn than the San a vibrant mix of races and cultures, Student/Business Shadowing,and Bernardino City Unified School Dis- resulting in a student body that an annual reception for new teach- trict. speaks more than 40 different lan- ers.Most District schools have been guages.The educational program is adopted by one or more business or *Arroyo valley High School will open September 2001. designed to meet the needs of each service groups. The City of San ebra Law, a teacher from -- 3: Thompson Elementary School, won the 2000 T Duncan Webb Award, which hon- ors teachers for outstanding achievements in teaching character education. She received$2,000 from the Ro- tary Clubs of San Bernardino. Jan Donohue, Urbita Elementary School; Nancy Tadeus, Emmerton Elementary School;Cheryl Togashi, Lincoln Elementary School; and James Trotter, Cajon High School, received$500 each as runners-up. The award is sponsored by the combined Rotary Clubs of San Ber- nardino,and is named for attorney Duncan Webb. Duncan Webb Award winner and finalists from left.•Duncan Webb, Nancy Tadeus,Debra Law, Cheryl Togashi,Jan Donohue,andlames Trotter. 2 xcellence in Education Curriculum The elementary curriculum includes mathematics, choose electives such as: technology, family life, art, reading/language arts, science, social studies, music, foreign language,and industrial arts.For sixth and sev- art, health, and physical education. Special magnet enth grades,these classes last one quarter,while eighth programs provide more intensive instruction in areas graders take semester-long courses. such as performing arts, science, and technology. High school students must meet rigorous standards In middle school,the focus is on reading/language geared to the California state college and university arts,math,social studies,music,art,health,and physi- entrance requirements. cal education, including learning ways to develop a healthy life-style. Middle school students may also (Continued on page 4) Performing Arts Visual Arts Journalism Broadcasting Art and Graphic Design Child Care&Development Recreation Occupations Teacher Training mw- Mum Rim Medical Office Certified Nursing Sports Professional Home Health Care Occupations (CNA) Therapy Medicine 'rnment 8 (ornmuniq Ompationi Public Service Public Safety Food Service Hospitality,Tourism,&Recreation i Office Operations Entrepreneurship Business Computer Systems Sales& Accounting& Management Technology Marketing Finance Engineering, I I ' Welding Electronics Printing& Construction Automotive& Drafting/ Agriculture and Technical Manufacturing Graphic Arts Transportation Computer Environmental Science& Technology Aided Design Design&Planning Research 3 Careers for the Millennium (Confinuedfrom page 3) A majority of 21st century jobs will require more within the majors allow students to concentrate on par- skills than students have previously been able to ac- ticular interests. quire with a high school diploma.Today's work place A four-year guidance plan is developed for each stu- is competitive, demanding, and changing. Training dent starting in ninth grade.It includes skill assessments, geared toward the job market is vital for students be- career interests,research and exploration;aptitude sur- fore they graduate from high school. veys,resumes,academic and career-related projects;ca- To help students meet these challenges,career ma- reer classes,job acquisition, communication skills, se- jors are offered at each high school.Career Pathways nior projects,internships, and cover letters. GRADUATION San Bernardino City State Education Code UC/CSU Admissions Unified School District ENGLISH 4 years: 3 years 4 years college prep English or higher 1 year journalism or drama level may be taken for fourth year SOCIAL STUDIES 4 years: 3 years,including: 2 years college prep history/social 1 year world geography 1 year U.S.history and sciences including:1 year U.S.history or 1 year world history geography 1/2 year American government;and 1 year U.S.history 1 year world history, 1 year world history,culture,and 1 sem.economics culture,and geography; geography 1 sem.American government 1 sem.American government; and 1 sem.economics SCIENCE 3 years(4 recommended): 2 years,including: 2 years college prep required(3 recom- 1 year integrated science I biological and physical mended)providing basic knowledge in (meets biological science req.) science at least two of the fundamental disci- 1 year integrated science II plines of biology,chemistry,and physics (meets physical science req.) 1 year elective science MATHEMATICS 3 years(4 years recommended) 2 years 3 years of college prep math required (4 years recommended),which include the topics in elementary and advanced algebra and geometry FOREIGN 1 year fine arts or foreign 1 year visual or performing US/CSU:2 years of same foreign LANGUAGE; language arts of foreign language language(3 years recommended) VISUAL AND UC:1 year advanced fine arts may be PERFORMING used to partially meet the elective ARTS requirement CSU:1 year visual or performing arts also required P.E. 2 years: 2 years: Not required 1 year in grade 9 1 year in grade 9 1 year in grades 10,11,or 12 1 year in grades 10,11,or 12 COMPUTER 1 semester Not required Not required LITERACY San Bernardino City Unified School District UC/CSU Admissions ELECTIVES 7 semesters 2 additional years of college prep electives required to be chosen from the following areas:visual and performing arts,history,social science, English,advanced mathematics,lab science,and languages other than English CAREER 2 years of related skill courses selected from agriculture,business,home economics,industry/technology DEVELOPMENT JROTC&Regional Occupational Programs(not required of students following UC/CSU requirements) 4 eaching for Excellence — Milestones College SAT Results One Year Dropout Rate: 1995-96 to 1998-99 0.10 Since 1993, scores in the verbal area have increased 0.09 steadily to 465—a 14-point increase. For math,the increase „ 0.08 since 1993 has been 24 points.In each case,the improvement 0.07 has been very significant. Between 1993 and 1999,the Dis- 0.06 trict has shown more growth than both California and the °Q, 0.05 nation. In fact, the District's growth rate in the verbal area ° 0.04 has been over two times that of the state and nation,and in G 0.03 0.036 math, over three times the growth for California and the 0.02 nation. This pattern indicates a move on the District's part 0.01 to catch up to state and national scores. 0 1995-96 1996-97 1997-98 1998-99 SAT Results Year Number Verbal Math Graduation Results Year Tested Scores Scores 1999 529 465 473 There were 1,860 high school graduates in 1999,a 4.6 per- 1998 591 464 469 cent increase from the previous year. When surveying the 1997 486 461 464 graduating class, 64.03 percent planned to obtain post-sec- 1996 564 464 463 ondary training at either a college or trade/technical school. 1995 515 457 451 Golden State Seal Merit Diplomas were awarded to 35 gradu- 1994 543 456 453 ates that year.These diplomas are awarded to recognize out- 1993 503 451 1 4.49 standing academic achievement. Students must pass the Golden State Examination to be eligible for this honor. The District has more than doubled the number of graduates re- Advanced Placement Results ceiving the honor since the program began in 1997. Over the past four years,the number of Advanced Place- Fall 1999 High School Graduation Survey Results ment examinations taken by our high school students in- creased from 451 to 646,a 43 percent rise.The percentage of # Going Percent examinations passed increased from 54 percent in 1996-97 to Post- Going to to 59 percent in 1999-00. Number of Secondary Post-Secondary Year Graduates Training Training Dropout Rate 1999 1860 1191 64.03% ear dropout rate declined from 9.0 1998 1795 _ _ 1084 60. The District's one- 3% Y p 1997 1703 1041 61.113% percent to 3.6 percent between 1996-97 and 1998-99, a de- 1996 1699 927 1 54.56% cline of 56 percent. 1995 1577 825 1 52.31% International M! t A ' a Baccalaureate . Diploma Recipient. Left`to right:Tatiana Levone,Sean Corpuz, Christopher Norris,Nelly Campana,Josh Rubin,Pamela Hobbs, Lauren Chundak,Samantha Hecht,Jessica Hoffmaster,April Forney,and Richie Dang. 5 eaching for ExcelleCe - Program and Award <<; AmNaL pay for wiring, hardware, software, and staff training. The Digital High School m s Technology Grants are funded by the State Department of Education.Schools funded and the amounts they received are:Cajon, $1 million;San Bernardino High,$900,000; San Gorgonio, $950,000; Pacific, $800,000; and Anderson,$31,000. } . Palm School Receives Awards Palm Avenue Elementar y School,un- der the leadership of principal Dr. Janet Stimson,received the 2000 California Dis- tinguished School Honorable Mention Award,the 2000 California Arts Education Honorable Mention Award, and the Cajon students are all smiles after their victory in the 2000 Challenge Bowl.Front Governor's Reading Award, which in- row from left:Nickel Lester,Josh Rubin,Jan Andres.Back row from left: cluded$5,000 for the school. Coach Harry Syphus, Thomas Schellhous,Suzanne Kazalunas,and Richie Van Dang. Third Grade Reading Celebrated GTE Partners with Cajon More than 3,000 third graders were recognized with certificates of achievement for read- The Computer Technology (ComTech) career ing at grade level during a community celebration pathway at Cajon High School was enriched by a in June. Approximately 15,000 family and commu- $45,000 grant from the GTE Foundation. The grant nity members, city and state government represen- will be used to upgrade the computer network and tatives were on hand to congratulate the students. expand ingtructional opportunities for students.Jere Lloyd,ComTech coordinator,developed a partnership with Texas A&M University, which allows his students to have video conferences with schools in Texas. Cajon Aces Science Olympiad Cajon students took top awards in the regional Science Olympiad in February. Joshua Rubin and Armida Ruvalcaba took first in Experimental Design; Joshua and Linda Eaton, first in Practical Data Gath- ering;Juan Rodriguez and Ray Cervantes, first in The Wright Stuff;Joshua and Aretha Samuel,second in Cell Biology.At the state competition in April,Joshua and Christo- pher Norris placed fifth in the Chemistry event, Can't Judge a Powder. Schools Get Digital Grants Five District schools have received slightly more than$3.6 million to upgrade Academy of Communications at King Middle School technology at their sites. The money will (I to r):Ricardo Castro,Arther Satterwhite,and Delano Johnson. 6 eaching for Excellence — Programs and Awards students direct on the job training. High- Tech Hi was developed through a consor- tium of the San Bernardino County Super- intendent of Schools and the Redlands and Rialto school districts. Students Perform at LA Music Center Eleanor Carey's fifth grade students at �. Rio Vista Elementary School participated in the Los Angeles Performing Arts Center's 20th anniversary celebration in May. The students performed their interpretation of George Gershwin s Rhapsody in Blue. Rio Vista is one of three District schools r, partnered with the Music Center's Artist in Residence program. Auto Tech Program Certified San Bernardino High School College Night:Tou A. Yang and Mai Yang. The Automotive Technology program at San Bernardino High School was certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence Math Award Winner in the areas of brakes, electrical/electronic systems, engine performance, and suspension and steering. Paul Matthew Hidalgo, ninth grader at San Ber- Greg Stewart,auto tech instructor,said programs earn nardino High School, was named a National Award certification only on the recommendation of the Na- Winner in mathematics by the United States Achieve- tional Automotive Technicians Education Foundation. ment Academy. Congressional Art Winners Thomas Todd, San Bernardino High, It won first place in the Congressional Art , Competition and National Exhibition sponsored by the House of Representa- tives. Daniel Frazier, Pacific High, earned _. second place. Virtual Hi-Tech High School San Gorgonio was one of three San Ber- nardino County high schools selected to be- come a Virtual Hi-Tech school. The focus of Hi-Tech High is to prepare graduates ._ with the higher level technology skills that are needed in today's technology-based economy. Hi-Tech High will operate as a school-within-a-school and will offer a rig- orous academic program with technology integrated into every class. Internships at local and regional high tech firms will give San Bernardino High School Automotive Class:Ramon Deharo and Oscar Figueroa. 7 enching for Excellence — Pfo g rams and Award8 Demonstration School Mary Ann Vincent.Classified recipi- Teachers Honored eats were Dilip Patel, Peggy Hillside University Demonstra- Chapman, Christine Marquez, ■ Linda Gregory, Urbita Elemen- tion School, in partnership with Darlene Peters, and Shirley Sewell. tary School, was named Environ- California State University,San Ber- mental Educator of the Year by the nardino, is a Christa McAuliffe Bravo Award Network for Environmental Science. Award winner for University and San Bernardino High School art ■ Janet Gutierrez, Sierra High School Partnerships.University fac- teacher Julie Tabler was a proud win- School,was selected as High School ulty are involved in both classroom ner of the 2000 National Arts Educa- Counselor of the Year for San Ber- and lab instruction. tion Award presented by Bravo,The nardino County.The award is spon- PREP-HI Film and Arts Network. The award sored by the Riverside-San Bernar- recognizes teachers for their commit- dino Counties Counselor's Associa- Richardson PREP-HI offers a ment to arts education.Julie received tion. highly structured academic pro- a $2,500 cash prize and was one of ■ Sandra Boe,Fairfax Elementary gram which stresses excellence in only eight national winners selected School, was selected to receive the citizenship, study habits, and lead- from a field of 650 nominations. Outstanding Teacher Award by the ership skills.A close cooperative re- Inland Empire Council for Social lationship is fostered between stu- ACSA Awards Studies. dents, parents and the school, and Five District administrators re- parents are required to sign a con- Assistant Superintendent ceived Administrator of the Year tract for their students to attend.Stu- awards in various categories from Recognized dents admitted to Richardson come Region 12 of the Association of Cali- Judy White, Assistant Superin- primarily from the elementary pre- fornia School Administrators. Re- tendent, Educational Services, re- prep programs at Lytle Creek and cipients were Don Beard, Central ceived the Celebrate Literacy Award Parkside. Other slots are filled by Office Administration; Jean Snell, from the Arrowhead Reading Coun- lottery. Curriculum and Instruction; Joann cil in recognition of her efforts to pro- International Baccalaureate Tortarolo, Continuation/Education mote citywide literacy.She also was Options; Karen Craig, Celebrating honored with a Black Rose Award The International Baccalaureate Diversity award; and George Bohn, from the San Bernardino Black Cul- program at Cajon High School of- Adult School Principal of the Year. ture Foundation. fers a rigorous, high intensity aca- demic program leading to an IB di- ploma. The curriculum is designed to meet or exceed the entrance re- quirements of the most selective : universities,and focuses on writing, thinking and communicating.Hon- ors and Advanced Placement classes are included. The IB program is headquartered in Geneva,Switzer- land. Crystal Apple Awards Ten employees received the Board of Education's Crystal Apple. The award honors employees who have consistently given over and above service to the District.The cer- tificated recipients were Ted Alejandre,Mary Christelman,Leah Golden Apple recipients from left:Joe Woodford,Linda Swan, Nilsen, Gail Flathers Shaw, and Superintendent Dr.Arturo Delgado,Manuel Salinas,and Eduardo Valverde. 8 V,suat and performing Arts Arts education is a priority in music,including band and string in- Museum of Art,and the San Bernar- our schools.Comprehensive arts ap- struments are available to students dino Historical Society enable us to preciation programs like Meet the in fourth through twelfth grade. bring together families,staff,and the Masters,allow elementary students Classes in visual art, theatre, and entire community to benefit the edu- to study the historical background dance are available to middle and cation of all children. and style of art masters, such as high school students. The new Arroyo Valley High Marc Chagall and Georgia O'Keefe. Community partnerships with School, which opens in September They learn the technique and style the San Bernardino Symphony Or- 2001,will be a fine and performing used by the artists to create their chestra, the Los Angeles County arts magnet. own masterpieces. Instrumental r ss! it 1(nu"t m tom. rr _ xt E Neal Roberts Students:Jammie McClain and Ezequiel Luna. echnotog All San Bernardino schools have has applied for and received funds e-mail addresses and the ability to a state-of-the-art computer network to finish wiring all remaining Dis- publish their own home pages.The with connections to student desk- trict classrooms during 2000-01.Re- Technology Department provided tops. The District recently com- bates and federal funds provide training and network expertise to pleted a $13 million federally money to help support the network secondary,elementary,and alterna- funded project to connect 8,000 with staff,software, and training. tive education programs to increase classroom computers to the Internet. District teachers attended over classroom use of network and web In addition, 97 percent of the Dis- resources. trict classrooms are wired for voice 3,600 hours of technology classes and video transmission.The District and all have been provided with 9 afe (Schools n Priority The safety of our school campuses is a source of pride to the San Bernardino City Unified School District. School burglaries, property crimes, graf- fiti, fighting, and possession of weapons all de- clined last year.Incidents of graffiti,vandalism,and school burglaries that cost the District$7 per stu- dent four years ago, cost less than $1 per student 1 in 1999-00. School Police Chief Gary Underwood credits the decline to better officer training and better , equipment,periodic random weapon searches,the use of bicycle patrols, and working closely with school principals. The bike patrols are especially . effective as they allow officers to reach potential trouble spots on campuses quickly and easily. Another factor is the Good Neighbor Program in which residents living near schools are asked to report suspicious activity at their neighborhood schools to School Police. Pacific High School Security Officer Carl Moore chats with students. a mi1y 6tory Time (Suppork leading The District is very proud of its Readers has a core membership of coming a reading tutor.The idea for Family Story Time television pro- more than 1,000 volunteers who Family Story Time was the brain- gram, which airs weekly on Chan- have pledged to support literacy by child of City of Readers volunteer, nel 3,KCSB-TV,the local cable tele- reading to school children or be- Marcia Brown. vision station. The show features guests from the community reading to elementary school children. }; Guests are drawn from a broad cross ` section of the community and have . included the university and com- munity college presidents, the mayor, bus drivers, professional football players, a race car driver, and members of law enforcement. The aim is to show young children a that reading is important no matter t , what profession they choose, that reading is fun, and to encourage families to read together. Family Story Time is an offshoot of the City of Readers literacy ro ect developed b Assistant Su- p l P Y Deputy Sheriff Henry Calderilla reads to elementary school children on the District's perintendent Judy White. City of Family Story Time television program that airs weekly on KC5XTV, Channel 3. 10 Wersifled Labor force The District's long-term goal is ity, classified employees also in- to acquire a teaching credential. to build a labor force that mirrors creased during the last year. Employees participating in the pro- the demographics of the student Professional Teaching Staff gram can receive tuition reimburse- population.Approximately 30 per- ment for college courses. Fifty-two cent of teachers are from minority An important indicator of a suc- employees have completed the groups. Of the new teachers hired cessful school district is the profes- Teacher Development Program and in 1999-00, 37 percent were from sional level of its teachers. Almost are now certificated teachers. A to- underrepresented groups, an in- one-third of the teachers hold a tal of 167 employees are currently crease in the minorities that have master's degree or beyond. This participating in the program. been hired in recent year. commitment to education is a model Administrative Development The positive trend toward a for students and contributes to the more diversified labor force is also environment of professionalism The Administrative Develop- evident in the classified ranks. among our teachers. ment Program provides training for These employees do not hold teach- Teacher Development future school administrators. It en- ing credentials,and they perform a courages potential administrators to wide variety of student,administra- The Teacher Development Pro- begin pursuing appropriate creden- tive,and building support services. gram provides an incentive to non- tials and leadership experience.This The number of newly hired,minor- management classified employees program has trained 183 employees. Educational Level of Certificated Employees Teaching Staff 1999-00 American Indian Permit Teachers Other 100 1% 3% Master's+ 30 Credits Bachelor's African American 14% \ 23% 11%\ Hispanic Master's 15%------- 18% White 70% Doctorate 1% Bachelor's+ 30 Credits 43% 11 udget and Other eStatistios . . . The San Bernardino City Unified School District Where the Operating Revenue Came From is financed through a combination of federal,state, and local revenues. Revenues from these sources totaled $308 million for fiscal year 1999-2000. The Federal.65% pie chart to the right shows the breakdown of rev- Other Financing \ enues by category. 0.31% Local 2.21% em - Revenue Limit State 60.65% 28.18% Arroyo Valley How the Operating Revenue was Spent High (School Capital Other Outlay Outgo Under Classified 327% .41% Salaries Con,struction 16.77% Employee Benefits Certificated 1492% Salaries 47.08% f Books/Supplies 6.72% Services/Operating Expenses 10.83% 12 nrollment Growth Creates facility Challenges Enrollment Growth 70,000 60,000 59,298 52 53,534 54,975 56,416 ' 50,000 49,994 093 +, 46,327 ' .� 40,000 0 w 30,000 20,000 10,000 0 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 October Enrollment (Actual through 2000 &Projected) The District enrollment ex- Projects In-Progress The total cost for modernization ceeded to 52,000 students in Octo- projects is estimated to be $32 mil- ber 2000.That's an increase of over Arroyo Valley High School, 70 lion. years 5,700 students in the past four yea Percent complete,projected to open (10/96).This has resulted in an rs September 2001;design and site lo- Projects Completed in erage increase of almost 1,500 stu- cation started for Anton and Jones 1999-2000 (Partial list) dents per year. (This is equivalent Elementary Schools; design plans dents new elementary schools, or and specifications near completion Shandin Hills was converted to to one new middle school each year. for Cesar E.Chdvez Middle School; a four-track year-round schedule. design work is near completion for Seven offices were converted to The District has a Five-Year the remaining middle schools that classrooms at Arrowview Middle Housing Committee with the pri- lack air conditioning (Del Vallejo, School. mary task to identify and evaluate Golden Valley, and King Middle Districtwide student housing prob- Schools). At eight elementary schools, lems and recommend short and grade configurations changed from long-term solutions for the ex- Complete plans for construction K-6 to K-5 to make room for in- pected overcrowded situations. specifications of multi-use rooms at creased enrollment. Barton, Belvedere, Davidson, Del Reports are made to the Board Rosa, Highland-Pacific, Inghram, Portable classrooms were added of Education.The following is a sta- Kendall, Lankershim, Lytle Creek, to Barton and Urbita Elementary(3 tus of actions, approved by the Muscoy, Newmark, Parkside, Rio each), Del Vallejo Middle (5), and Board of Education, for the 1999- Vista,Urbita,and Vermont Elemen- Cajon High(1). 2000 school year: tary Schools. (Continued on page 14) 13 Projects Completed in 1999-2000 (Partial list) (Continued from page 13) Del Vallejo Middle School addi- Financial Implications School Facility Program. The pro- tions:11 new classrooms added,old li- jected costs are in today's dollars brary converted into two additional The estimate of costs for and assumes that the state program classrooms,a new library and a multi- known permanent school facili- is funded and operational. Cost es- use room were added. ties and related projects is based timates include design costs, con- on the preceding five-year capi- struction, tests, inspections, furni- Air conditioning was installed at tal improvement plan state grant ture, and equipment. Arrowview Middle School and San amount as authorized in the State Bernardino High School. onstruction and Modernization projects N Rel I We#= TOTAL COST DISTRICT SOURCE High Schools: Arroyo Valley High School#7 $43,000,000 50% 50% Local Bond High School#8 $45,000,000 100% 0% High School#9(Pending) $45,000,000 100% 0% Middle Schools: Cesar E.Chdvez Middle School#9 $14,000,000 95% 5% Cap.Fees Middle School#10 $14,000,000 100% 0% Middle School#11 (Pending) $14,000,000 100% 0% Elementary Schools: Anton Elementary School#45 $7,500,000 50% 50% Local Bond Jones Elementary School#46 $7,500,000 50% 50% Local Bond Elementary School#47 $7,500,000 100% 0% Elementary School#48 $7,500,000 100% 0% Elementary School#49 $7,500,000 100% 0% Elementary School#50 $7,500,000 100% 0% Elementary School#51 (Pending) $7,500,000 100% 0% Elementary School#52(Pending) $7,500,000 100% 0% Elementary School#53 (Pending) $7,500,000 100% 0% Elementary School#54(Pending) $7,500,000 100% 0% Modernization: Modernization of 26 Sites $66,000,000 90% 10% Local Bond Modernization—Remaining Sites $32,000,000 100% 0% Multi-use Rooms $6,000,000 50% 50% Local Bonds TOTAL 111111 $48.5M LOCALBONDS 14 �. . . . . �� _ . .�... .�....... _ � . . �, . , � � . : . . � - � \ � \ �. : z��—��i�a�««� «_: w>:« � ° �®} \� <>»<>\\ nn Bernardino City Unified eSchool District 6choo1 Map R N".rh Pork Blvd. ° ` • iORTH PARK ♦ NUTRITION S TO KIMBARK,PAL CAJON AVENUE, < HH.11 Or. x se AND NORTH VERDE NT o d " SEE INSET BELOW Q' •f� ',, ; < i w • IL S11 E Q ",Dq 42 ed S,. - -2 48,h n°sl • 0,4 2 �y� 41 s,S+.-c°°n+y 0 NE ARK 4th St.-c;ty a Stale St Osti i W I � a _ - i ; 3.d Ave. 411th 2nd Ave. •VERMONT �°�c` s��) RROWHEAD(K • 1.,A°° I-215' 3 GOL V LLEY Ogden Sr. (6-8) P°rkd°le D, Kern Sr. <`^ c Kenr Sr. f y W ° 33.d Sr. ALL F MUS Y• x Ma.sh°II Blvd. Ke Od 3 D°rby S+. h O IMBARK _ m 19th Sr,m 0 29,6 St. •DAVIDSON F 2 27+h S,. 27,h St. o •CALIFO I (K-5) 1-2151 Hi9hl°nd A.e. 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