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DATE:
March 28, 2008
TO:
Mayor and City Council
FROM:
Richard C. Ambrose, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Dublin Unified School District Liaison Committee Meeting of March 17, 2008
On March 17, 2008, representatives from the City met with the School District in the capacity of a Liaison Committee to discuss topics identified on the attached agenda. This memorandum
serves as a summary of the outcome of that meeting.
Joint Use of Facilities – Superintendent Hanke indicated that he had investigated the potential of a Joint Use Grant from the State but found that the criteria for the grant would not
permit the grant to be used for the pool or a high school gym. In addition, he indicated the State had no money left in the grant program as this time. Dr. Hanke indicated that the
School District was very interested in doing a joint City Capital Project such as a school/park or expanding the High School theatre. He agreed that the District would need to provide
the City with additional information with respect to expansion of the theatre for community use and the cost of doing so.
Budget Crisis/Reductions – Dr. Hanke handed out a proposed list of 2008-2009 Budget Reductions for the Dublin Unified School District (see attached). These reductions are predicated
upon the implementation of the Governor’s proposed budget. He briefly reviewed some of the programs that were being proposed to be cut as well as some potential additional funding
sources. Dr. Hanke asked the City if it would be willing to fund the School District’s share of the Dublin Swim Center cost. The City representatives requested that he place his request
in writing.
Cronin School Playground – City Manager Ambrose reviewed the history of the Cronin Playground as provided in the attached e-mail from Diane Lowart. The School Superintendent indicated
that they did not choose to put in a new children’s play area with the modification of the continuation high school because the children’s play area would not fit. They are, therefore,
going to be potentially installing par course fitness equipment that could be used by the continuation high school, middle school, and the community.
This concludes my summary of the meeting. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact me, Mayor Lockhart, or Councilmember Hildenbrand.
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Attachments
G:\RCA\Memos\Council memos\2008\03-28-08 DUSD.doc