Northridge East Neighborhood Council

Education Committee Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, July 11, 2018 - 5:00 p.m. Los Angeles Fire Dept. Station 87, 10124 Balboa Blvd., Granada Hills, CA 91344

 

1. Call to Order.

2. Roll Call and determination of quorum. Members of the committee: Adam Brown, Betsy Manchester, Rafael De La Rosa, Joe Kozul, Carl Petersen (Chair).

3. Approve Minutes from the June 6, meeting.

4. Public Comments from stakeholders for non-agenda items.

5. Discussion about last month’s presentation on student safety. Possible motion regarding AB 1747, as amended (Rodriguez) School safety plans.

6. PETERSEN Update on request for assistance from Dearborn Elementary PTA.

7. BROWN Update on outreach to schools within the NENC boundaries. Include guidance to Board for Neighborhood Purpose Grants during this fiscal year.

8. Discussion of a motivational program for Northridge Academy High School.

9. KOZUL Discussion of benefits/drawbacks of turning Northridge Academy into a “neighborhood school.”

10.Discussion and possible motion taking a position on Granada Hills Charter High School’s pending charter renewal.
11. Discussion and possible motion taking a position on Granada Hills Charter High School’s plans to expand to a TK - 12 school. The TK - 8 campus would be located at the former Pinecrest School site, 17081 Devonshire St.
12.Update on Teen Court Program at Northridge Academy HS.
13.Continue discussion about the impact of charter schools on the schools within the NENC boundaries including Holding GHCHS Accountable to Their Charter resolution.
14.Continue discussion of criminal charges against Ref Rodriguez and other issues related to the LAUSD Board. Possible motion on the issue of calling for a resignation of the Board Member.

15.Continue discussion of the KPCC report “School-within-a-school: Some parents want out of iGranada's 'blended' program”, including documents received from Public Records Act request.

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16.Continue discussion of how to better prepare LAUSD graduates for success in college math programs. The following have been suggested as possible resources:

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17.Set date and location for next meeting and receive ideas for future agenda items. 18. Adjournment

A reasonable effort will be made to end this meeting within two hours; any items not discussed will be carried over to the next Committee meeting, or to the upcoming Committee meeting.
Public comments:Comments from the public on matters relating to the Northridge community, but not appearing on the Agenda, will be heard during the Public Comment period. Public comment is limited to two minutes per speaker, unless waived by the Committee Chair. The public is requested to fill out a "Speaker Card" to address the Committee on any agenda item prior to the Committee taking action on that item.

Agenda Items: All items on this agenda are considered action items, and a vote may be taken on any item listed on this agenda. Comments from the public on Agenda items will be heard only when the respective item is being considered. The agenda is posted for public review at least 72 hours before regularly scheduled meetings at the Northridge Recreation Center and the Northridge Branch Library.

Public access to records: In compliance with Government Code Section 54957.5, non-exempt writings that are distributed to a majority of all Committee members in advance of a meeting, may be viewed at http://nenc-la.org, or at the scheduled meeting. In addition, if you would like a copy of any record related to an item on the agenda, please contact the Committee chair or NENC Secretary.

ADA Compliance: As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, or other auxiliary aids and/or services may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please make your request at least three business days prior to the meeting you wish to attend by contacting the NENC Secretary, or other Executive Board member, using the contact information below.

The Council is always looking for volunteers to fill various roles. If you are interested in volunteering, please email us at: [email protected]. Events and calendar postings should be sent to [email protected].

Mailing Address: 18401 Lassen St., Northridge, CA 91325 ● (818) 527-2913 ● www.nenc-la.org ● Email: [email protected]