pages: CityCouncil/2008-02-19.pdf, 10
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CityCouncil | 2008-02-19 | 10 | The Deputy City Manager gave a brief presentation. Councilmember Matarrese inquired the date that the School District has to notify its employees, to which the Deputy City Manager responded March 15. Councilmember Matarrese stated the District has to give notices before knowing its budget situation; it is important that the Council weigh in on the issue and send a message as a governing body; the health of City is dependent on the health the School District in some ways. Vice Mayor Tam stated Council should oppose any funding cuts. the School District is having an advocacy day on February 27 and is requesting the support of elected officials. Councilmember deHaan stated the Superintendent sent a letter outlining a myriad of cuts; the quality of schools is one thing that brings people to Alameda; the Superintendent is proposing an emergency parcel tax; the district tried not to go to the voters for the last two years. Councilmember Matarrese moved adoption of the resolution. Vice Mayor Tam seconded the motion. Under discussion, Mayor Johnson stated the letter should include examples the School District cuts over the last two years; last year, the middle school athletics program was cut citywide; that she does not know where $4 million in cuts will be found. Councilmember Matarrese stated the School Board reviewed closing a middle school and an elementary school and moving the Island High campusi effectively closing three schools and the layoff of around 50 teachers only cuts $2.3 million from the budget. Mayor Johnson stated examples like that make what School Districts are facing more real. Councilmember deHaan stated the Council and School District had a joint session last year; the City spends around $700,000 to support the schools; the City does many things to support schools the City is dealing with its own economic concerns, but has not jeopardized programs, such as crossing guards. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 10 February 19, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-02-19.pdf |