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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-06-08 e-packet@1:00Tuesday, June 8, 2021 1:00 PM City of South San Francisco P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue) South San Francisco, CA TELECONFERENCE MEETING School District Liaison Standing Committee of the City Council Special Meeting Agenda June 8, 2021School District Liaison Standing Committee of the City Council Special Meeting Agenda TELECONFERENCE MEETING NOTICE THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE GOVERNOR’S EXECUTIVE ORDERS N-29-20 AND N-63-20 ALLOWING FOR DEVIATION OF TELECONFERENCE RULES REQUIRED BY THE BROWN ACT & PURSUANT TO THE ORDER OF THE HEALTH OFFICER OF SAN MATEO COUNTY DATED MARCH 31, 2020 AS THIS MEETING IS NECESSARY SO THAT THE CITY CAN CONDUCT NECESSARY BUSINESS AND IS PERMITTED UNDER THE ORDER AS AN ESSENTIAL GOVERNMENTAL FUNCTION. The purpose of conducting the meeting as described in this notice is to provide the safest environment for staff and the public while allowing for public participation. 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Comments received after the deadline will be included as part of the meeting record but will not be read aloud during the meeting. Approximately 300 words total can be read in three minutes. Page 3 City of South San Francisco Printed on 8/3/2021 June 8, 2021School District Liaison Standing Committee of the City Council Special Meeting Agenda HOW TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT DURING THE MEETING Members of the public who wish to provide comment during the meeting may do so by using the “Raise Hand” feature: • To raise your hand on a PC or Mac desktop/laptop, click the button labeled "Raise Hand” at the bottom of the window on the right side of the screen. Lower your hand by clicking the same button, now labeled “Lower Hand.” • To raise your hand on a mobile device, tap “Raise Hand” at the bottom left corner of the screen. The hand icon will turn blue, and the text below it will switch to say "Lower Hand" while your hand is raised. To lower your hand, click on “Lower Hand.” • To raise your hand when participating by telephone, press *9. • To toggle mute/unmute, press *6. Once your hand is raised, please wait to be acknowledged by the City Clerk, or designee, who will call on speakers. When called upon, speakers will be unmuted. After the allotted time, speakers will be placed on mute. MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION Report regarding a presentation to the School District Liaison Standing Committee of the City Council regarding the proposed renaming of the Community Learning Center in honor of former Assemblyman, Mayor, City Council Member and School District teacher Eugene R. Mullin. (Valerie Sommer, Library Director) 1. Discussion of the Childcare Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Renewal for the 2021-2022 School Year. (Sharon Ranals, Assistant City Manager) 2. Discussion of School Liaison Officer Memorandum of Understanding. (Jeff Azzopardi, Police Chief) 3. Presentation on City of South San Francisco Childcare Budget. (Sharon Ranals, Assistant City Manager) 4. Adjournment. Page 4 City of South San Francisco Printed on 8/3/2021 City of South San Francisco Legislation Text P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue) South San Francisco, CA File #:21-463 Agenda Date:6/8/2021 Version:1 Item #:1. Report regarding a presentation to the School District Liaison Standing Committee of the City Council regarding the proposed renaming of the Community Learning Center in honor of former Assemblyman,Mayor, City Council Member and School District teacher Eugene R. Mullin.(Valerie Sommer, Library Director) RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the School District Liaison Standing Committee of the City Council review the information in this staff report and receive an update from staff regarding the request to rename the Community Learning Center (CLC) in honor of Eugene R. Mullin (Gene). BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION Former Assembly member,Mayor and City Council member Eugene R.Mullin (Gene)passed away on April 5, 2021.Gene taught Social Studies at South San Francisco High School for 32 years.His work both in the classroom and in public life made life better for students individually and for our community at-large.He was also a strong advocate of the Library’s Community Learning Center (CLC),and naming this public facing learning venue in his honor is eminently appropriate. Gene was on City Council during the planning,renovation and startup of the CLC and was heavily involved in community meetings and outreach leading up to CLC program focus on family support,ESL classes,literacy programming,and afterschool homework programs for local elementary school children.On October 23,1997, then-Council member Gene Mullin led the first planning meeting at Grand Avenue Library,attended by Old Town community members,City and SSFUSD staff and representatives of community-based organizations. The goal of this group was to create a focused vision for a community learning center and to examine existing resources.The group identified two main program areas -parent/family learning and basic skills tutoring for youth and adults.Per the February 25,1998 Progress Report on Community Learning Center:“After the October 23 meeting,(Mayor)Mullin surveyed students in the 15-18 year age group to see if there was student interest in a learning center with 102 out of 133”responding.A second meeting in December 1997 further developed startup program focus of the CLC, with a third meeting fine-tuning the vision. The CLC opened on March 20,2001,having spent the previous year in a temporary site at Linden/Baden;Gene was Vice Mayor on opening day and his name is memorialized on the building plaque. Prior to his passing,Gene designated the CLC for any memorial donations in his honor following his death. The CLC has received approximately $17,000 in donations in memory of Gene. A public request has been made that the CLC be renamed in Gene’s honor.The family,led by Assembly Speaker Pro Tem Kevin Mullin,is in favor of this honor.The CLC building is owned by the South San Francisco Unified School district and the current agreement ends in 2029.Gene was a long time school district teacher and a strong advocate for learning opportunities and the distinct partnership provided by City staff via CLC afterschool homework programs/learning hub as well as support for local families. At the May 10,2021 meeting of the City Council Naming Committee (Ad-Hoc),committee members,Mayor City of South San Francisco Printed on 6/4/2021Page 1 of 5 powered by Legistar™ File #:21-463 Agenda Date:6/8/2021 Version:1 Item #:1. At the May 10,2021 meeting of the City Council Naming Committee (Ad-Hoc),committee members,Mayor Mark Addiego and Council member Flor Nicolas,were in favor of this naming opportunity,with the next step being school district participation in the process and decision.As background to support this honor,highlights of Gene’s community,educational,civic and legislative leadership follow,with associated documents attached to this report. Community and School District Involvement Education and Career: ·Graduated USF’s School of Education; Alumnus of the Year in 2011 ·Taught Social Studies at South San Francisco High School for 32 Years;coached high school basketball for two decades;throughout his web-presence,“he was my favorite teacher”is oft- repeated ·Active in the California Teachers Association for over 30 years and served as President of the SSFCTA over several years ·With former Mayor and Council member Roberta Teglia,founded the joint City/SSFUSD Youth Government Day program,debuting in 1981,inspiring and mentoring scores of students to give back to their communities through careers in government and participation in local issues. Coordinated this event from 1981-1999 ·At the April 17,2002 Mock City Council meeting,the Youth Government Day participants presented a Proclamation in honor of Gene for “his continued dedication to the Youth Government Day Program.”Included in this Proclamation are two special items,acknowledged by his SSFUSD students, that illustrate Gene’s commitment to students and education: WHEREAS,throughout his distinguished career in education and public service Gene received numerous awards and acknowledgements,including 1979 South Son Francisco City Council Outstanding Citizen,1990 San Mateo County Bar Association Liberty Bell;1991 San Mateo County Teacher of the Year,and 1996 California Teacher Association's State Teacher of the Year; and WHEREAS,Gene has a proven record of community leadership and is committed to improving the State educational system for South San Francisco and the County of San Mateo. Local Non-Profit Volunteerism: ·Served on the Boards of: o Ability Path o HIP Housing o South San Francisco Public Library Foundation o San Mateo County Historical Society o BayBio o Families on Track (at Parkway Heights Middle School) City of South San Francisco Printed on 6/4/2021Page 2 of 5 powered by Legistar™ File #:21-463 Agenda Date:6/8/2021 Version:1 Item #:1. o Seton Medical Center History Connections -lifelong love of history,influencing his chosen career and community volunteerism: ·Longstanding member of the Historical Society of South San Francisco ·Was honored with the 2010 Victor John Feudale Award from the Historical Society of South San Francisco,for outstanding service to the South San Francisco community and his advocacy, support and preservation of local history ·Master of Ceremonies for the Historical Society of SSF’s Annual Awards and Fundraising Banquet for over 20 years ·Board member, San Mateo County Historical Association ·Member of the South San Francisco Historical Preservation Commission from 1986-1992 ·Gene was involved in several local history initiatives,including:an update of the South San Francisco Once-Upon-A-Time Coloring Book,given to every third grade student in the district; a celebration of 100 years of SSFUSD high school education;a compilation of renowned SSF personalities as well as personalities memorialized in SSF facilities. Local Government: ·South San Francisco City Council member, 1995 - 2002; Mayor in 1998 and 2002 ·South San Francisco Planning Commissioner, 1972 - 1980 ·As part of Gene’s culminating Resolution when he “retired”from City Council on the road to Sacramento,highlights of his SSF City Council years specific to education and community service include: WHEREAS,Gene has provided leadership on important issues through his participation on many City Council subcommittees,including Council liaison to the South San Francisco School District,Aircraft Noise Insulation Program,Oyster Point Advisory,and Kaiser Hospital; and WHEREAS,over the years Gene's outstanding contributions to public service and improving the quality of community life has included his influential role in creating the South San Francisco Community Learning Center,increasing the number of community child care centers,developing an East of 101 transportation demand management program,participating on the board of directors for the Bay Area Bioscience Center and Families on Track,coordinating the annual Youth in Government Day Program, advocating the mitigation of airport noise,encouraging the development of workforce housing,and promoting smart growth by incorporating housing at transportation centers and preserving open space State Government: ·Elected to the California State Assembly, 19th District, serving from 2002 - 2008 City of South San Francisco Printed on 6/4/2021Page 3 of 5 powered by Legistar™ File #:21-463 Agenda Date:6/8/2021 Version:1 Item #:1. ·Chair, Housing Committee ·Chair, Assembly Education Committee Legislative highlights: Childcare: o AB 305 (Mullin,2003)creates an incentive for developers to include a child care facility as part of a housing development by requiring a city or county to grant an additional density bonus,concession,or incentive,unless the city or county makes a finding that the existing area has adequate child care facilities. o AB 529 (Mullin,2003)addresses the critical shortage of child care for school-age children in California by adding to the number of children for whom family day care homes can provide care. o AB 1282 (Mullin,2006)extends the childcare tax credit for employers to assure businesses that California supports their efforts to help provide child care for their employees. Education and Teacher Retirement: o AB 597 (Mullin,2007)allows for the development of the Web pages by students enrolled in a Web site design CTE program in a California high school or related CTE course. o AB 622 (Mullin,2008)authorized GED test prep be provided to incarcerated youth during the day,as part of their regular course of study,providing a pathway for future employment opportunities that would not be available to a young person that failed to receive a high school diploma. o AB 1852 (Mullin,2004)authorizes a member of the California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS)to earn a longevity bonus and makes various changes to an early retirement incentive program. o AB 2462 (Mullin,2006)allows CalSTRS to help local school districts with 403(b) investments to assist teacher financial security. Elections: o While not successful while in Sacramento,Gene repeatedly advocated to extend the right to vote to 17 year-olds turning 18 by the general election as part of his mission as a former 32 year high school government teacher to give students ownership in the process by getting them to vote in primaries while they have a connection to their school and community.Though Gene tried to get the issue to the ballot,his son,Assembly Speaker Pro Tem Kevin Mullin took up the fight and successfully brought it to voters in 2020 through ACA 4 - though it was ultimately defeated in this first round. Awards and Recognitions include: ·San Mateo County "Teacher of the Year", 1991 ·California Teachers Association's State Teacher of Year in Politics, 1996 ·Liberty Bell Award, San Mateo County Bar Assn., 1990 ·Excellence in Teaching Award, Mason-McDuffie Foundation, 1996 City of South San Francisco Printed on 6/4/2021Page 4 of 5 powered by Legistar™ File #:21-463 Agenda Date:6/8/2021 Version:1 Item #:1. ·Mentor Teacher, SSFUSD, 1985-1999 ·Named “Legislator of the Year”by over two dozen organizations while he served in Sacramento, including the 2005 award from the League of California Cities ·Educational Video of the Year: Child Abuse in the U.S., 1981(co-author) ·USF Alumnus of the Year, 2011 ·Riordan High School, first Alumnus of the Year, 2010 CONCLUSION Going forward with this naming opportunity would honor the life and legacy of one of South San Francisco’s most outstanding teachers,civic leaders,Council members and State legislators.Staff is requesting advice on next steps in this process. City of South San Francisco Printed on 6/4/2021Page 5 of 5 powered by Legistar™ sta DATE:February 25, 1998 TO:Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM:Library Director SUBJECT: PROGRESS REPORT ON COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER OVERVIEW: This Staff Report is intended as a progress report on the planning process and creation of a Community Learning Center to be established in the Old Town section of South San Francisco. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: Our vision is to build a thriving, lifelong learning center in the Old Town section of South San Francisco that focuses on promoting and supporting the joy and value of learnin~1 from birth throughout life. It will be a welcoming, alternative learning environment where youth, parents, and adults of all ages can learn' with tutors, peers, and computers in order to improve basic skills in reading, writing and thinking; become literate in English or their native language; develop and practice parenting skills; attend family learning activities and Parks ~~ Recreation programs for young children; and attend workshops and classes aimed at engendering a love of learning, building life long learning skills and improving work-related skills. The Library and Project Read staff will be responsible for overall program planning and management of the Center with assistance from the Director of Community Outreach during the development phase. The Community Learning Center is a collaborative project involving the City of South San Francisco, Old Town community members, community service organizations, business community members, and educational organizations. The idea for a learning center in the Old Town area arose simultaneously from a September Community Meeting with City staff that focused on identifying the needs of the Latino community and a brainstorming meeting with Library and Project Read staff to discuss ways to teach parents how to create stimulating learning environments for children from birth to age three. Specific themes of the needs for basic skills education and support for families and youth emerged from these general discussions. In October 1997, community members, representatives from community-based organizations, and schools met with Library and City staff to create a focused vision for a community learning center and to examine existing resources. The group identified two main areas they would like a learning center to address - parent I family learning and basic skills tutoring for youth and adults. After the October 23 meeting, Mayor Mullin surveyed students in the 15-18 year age group to see if there was student interest in a learning center with 102 out of 133 CENTRAL RECORDS 5V'2-'J., respondents indicating that they would use the facility. In a second planning meeting in December, participants worked in small groups to define specific needs for adults and youthwithinthesetwoareas. The results will be the starting point in creating specific learningactivitiesandservicesforthecenter. The startup phase of the project will offer parenting classes and family story hours, children's play/learn sessions, basic skills tutoring, native language literacy tutoring, computer readiness and skills training, and family counseling. In addition, the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department will offer recreation and kindergarten readiness classes for young children taught by bilingual staff. Counseling services will be provided throughcollaborationwithNorthPeninsulaFamilyAlternatives. In addition to basic skills instruction and computer-assisted learning coordinated by Project Read, both Skyline College and the South San Francisco Adult School have expressed interest in offering classes at the LearningCenter. Project Read is currently providing many of the above services to its adult clientele; however, participants must be fluent in English. The Families for Literacy project offers parenting classes and story hours for families, and the Project Read computer learning lab at the Library offers individualized instruction as well as training on basic computer use. The new Community Learning Center will expand these basic services to the Spanish-speaking population as well as to youth in South San Francisco. The next step in the needs assessment portion of the planning process will be to schedule one or more focus groups consisting of individuals and families in the Old Town community to discuss the Learning Center concept and services. City staff met with Maggie Cuadros of the North Peninsula Neighborhood Services Center to begin planning for increased neighborhood input and participation in Learning Center planning. The focus groups will serve the dual purpose of gathering programmatic information as well as engendering involvement, enthusiasm, and support for the center. Community input and volunteer assistance is vital to the success of the learning center. SPACE NEEDS: The City of South San Francisco is actively looking for appropriate space for a Community Learning Center. The areas targeted for the center are the downtown area as well as the Linden corridor. Rental space is an option in the short term until the City locates and renovates a permanent facility. To accommodate Phase 1 activities, we propose a large space with minimum of 2,500 square feet that can be broken down into three main rooms: a computer learning lab, a multi-purpose room for tutoring and small group instruction, and a children's area. Space permitting, small meeting rooms for private tutoring areas as well as a reception/small office area would be welcome. STAFFING NEEDS: Under the direction of the Library Director and the Director of Project Read, we propose hiring a Learning Center Manager who would be on board in July to prepare for the opening of the computer lab, tutoring program, parenting and youth programs, and learner-centered workshops. Services would begin in October. Additional personnel and equipment that will 2 be required by this project include four part-time staff positions and computers for the learning lab. The positions include: PROGRAM COORDINATOR - a part-time, bilingual educator to plan and coordinate basic skills instruction, volunteer tutoring, training, and parenting services for youth and adult participants. COMPUTER LAB COORDINATOR - a part-time coordinator to supervise lab services, equipment, individualized learning plans, and volunteer tutors. NATIVE LANGUAGE LITERACY INSTRUCTOR - a part-time, bilingual teacher to organize and train native language tutors. (Could be added in Phase 2.) ADMINISTRA TIVE ASSISTANT/RECEPTIONIST - a part-time person to staff the reception area and provide clerical support to the staff and manager. Staff would actively recruit community volunteers to assist with all aspects of the program. COMMUNITY PARTNERS Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Historic Old Town Homeowners and Rental Association North Peninsula Neighborhood Services Center Inc. North Peninsula Family Alternatives Skyline Community College South San Francisco Chamber of Commerce South San Francisco Unified School District Sur San Francisco Unidos FUNDING Anticipated start-up costs are $200,000-300,000. Staff will return at a later date with another report requesting funds to implement the Community Learning Center. The funding request will cover staffing, computers/equipment, supplies, printing, etc. as well as building costs. J!c~ ~..~ Valerie Sommer Library Director v Michael Wilson City Manager 3 PERSONALITIES MEMORIALIZED IN SSF PUBLIC FACILITIES 1. Louis Belloni (Room in MSB): Police Chief 1924-1962 2. Bob Brian Field (Orange Memorial Park) 3. Rue Randall Clifford; Stadium (SSFHS Facility) 4. Edna Daniels, Baden School Children's playground 5. Ray DeJong Scoreboard (SSFHS Facility) 6. Damonte Court (Councilmember/School Board Trustee) 7. Jack Drago Park (East Grand Avenue) 8. Archie Fregosi Field (OMP) 9. Joe Fernekes Center (OMP) 10. Bill Guthrie, Main Gymnasium, SSFHS 11. Edna Harks (Poplar Ave. Entrance to Sign Hill) 12. Haskins Way (Buzz Haskins, developer) 13. Chuck Huggins Library & Media Center (SSFHS) 14. Floyd Hunter Field (SSFHS Facility) 15. Jake Jones: Wind Chime Park 16. Kauffmann Hall/Court (Ed Kauffmann) 17. Leo Circle (Leo Padreddii, city leader) 18. Charles Lux (City Founder) 19. Bernard Mallarino Field (Los Ceritos) 20. Matt Medrano Tennis Courts, SSFHS 21. Martin School (William J. Martin, City founder) 22. McLellan Blvd (Rod McLellan Acres of Orchids) 23. Henry Miller (City Founder) 24. Gus Nicolopolous Field (Alta Loma Park) PAL founder,1958 25. Barbara Olds Amphitheater (SSFHS) 26. Marie Peterson Room, (MSB) 27. Plymire-Schwartz House (Dr. Harry Plymire) 28. Prevetti Palms (OMP) 29. Peck's Lot/Lane: Edward Peck 30. Rocca Blvd.; Andrew Rocca, City pioneer 31. Carlos Roman, Baseball Field, ECHS 32. Ermen Rozzi Field (Alta Loma Park) 40 years with PAL 33. Leo Ryan: Leo J. Ryan Pre-School Center 34. Lura Sellick Park (Westborough area) 35. Al Seubert Grove (Sign Hill) 36. Betty Weber Room (MSB) 37. Carrie Winterhalter: Playground at Sellick Park 38. Lou Zuardo, Baseball Field at ECHS D R A F T (Revision 6/13/16 - 10:25) SSF PERSONALITIES BIOGRAPHIES • Louie Belloni: First Police Chief in newly incorporated South San Francisco. Thought to be a bit of a rogue but kept the peace in the city during its formative but brawling days. Legendary figure. A room at the Municipal Services Building, where the Police Department is headquartered is in his memory. • Bob Brian: Spent over 40 years as high school teacher and baseball coach at SSFHS. Member of several athletic halls of fame, including the San Mateo County. Among the state of California's most winning coaches. The baseball field at Orange Memorial Park was dedicated to him in 1993. • Mike Callero: Mike was very active in youth sports in South San Francisco, was an owner of a local sports store and a friend to all. The baseball field at the old Southwood campus (now Baden Continuation School) is dedicated to Mike. Also the weight room at Archbishop Riordan High School in San Francisco is likewise dedicated in his memory. • Rue Randall Clifford: Perhaps the most influential educator in the City's history, beginning as the very first high school instructor. Also instrumental in getting Carnegie grant funding for the Grand Avenue Library and was a Library Board member for decades. An avid sports fan, she presented annual awards to football players, took many to her Alma mater, UC Berkeley's home games, and the district stadium at SSFHS is named in her honor. • Ray DeJong: Winningest high school football coach in the history of SSFHS, following a college career at University of California where he was one of “Pappy's Bays”. Led the football program to many consecutive championships, to competition in the state of Hawaii, and is a member of multiple athletic halls of fame, including the San Mateo Hall of Fame and the California Coaches Association Hall of Fame. The scoreboard at the district stadium on the SSFHS campus is dedicated in his honor. • Emmanuel “Midge” Damonte: Spent decades as an elementary school principal, was a Councilman and Mayor in SSF and subsequently, upon his retirement, became a school trustee for the SSFUSD. Remains active in multiple community organizations. One of the community's streets is named Damonte Circle. • Edna Daniels: After whom the Baden Infant Center playground is named. • Jack Drago: Longtime firefighter, retiring as Chief of the SSFFD. Subsequently was elected to the City Council where he served two terms as Mayor during his highly respected tenure. Active in creating the Cultural Arts Committee and helping design some green spots in City. Park in the 100 block of East Grand Avenue named in his honor. • Archie Fregosi: Local grocery story merchant who was an influential force in overseeing the successful youth baseball programs in our City. Additionally his son Jim Fregosi was a major league baseball player and manager for many years. The softball field at Orange Memorial Park is dedicated to Archie. • Joe Fernekes: Often referred to as “Mr. South San Francisco” Joe was a longtime employee of the BART system following a career which included being a teacher in the local District. He was a school board trustee and was a four term council member and was Mayor multiple times. He was the “go to” person for whatever needs arose in the City. Fernekes Center in Orange Memorial Park named in his honor. • Edna Harks: Founding member of the City's Historic Preservation Committee, local activist who led the effort for designating Sign Hill as a National Historical Monument. Her contributions are noted on the plaque at the entrance to Sign Hill off Poplar Avenue. • Buzz Haskins: Developer/contractor who was a major force in the development of the community. Many acres of bay fill in the eastern section of the city were created by the Haskins Company. A benefactor to many local organizations during his lifetime. Haskins Way on the bay front is named for him. • Thomas Hickey: Foreman at Western Meat Company, longtime San Mateo County Supervisor credited with building El Camino Real, Orange Memorial Park, the Cow Palace and more. Hickey Boulevard is named in his honor. • Chuck Huggins: President and CEO of See's Candies who took an active role in many local organizations as a frequent donor of products. He had a special interest in education, funding many activities at South San Francisco High School including having the school painted, creating an outdoor amphitheater and remodeling the library/media center. • Floyd Hunter: Early high school football coach, beginning at the Spruce Avenue site. Many years as a teacher/coach in the formulative stages of the school district. The district football field at SSFHS is named in his honor. • Jake Jones: Community activist along with his wife Boots, political guru who was a go-to person for many organizations. Led the effort to reclaim the dormant Wind Chime Park on the City's bay side, and the park is part of his legacy. • Ed Kaufmann: Kaufmann Hall is named in honor of the Kauffman Brothers who were early merchants in the City, featuring hay, coal and drayage activities. Following the death of his brother Jerry in office as City Treasurer, Ed succeeded him and was in office for the next 50 years, perhaps the longest serving civil servant in San Mateo County history. • Charles Lux: Widely regarded as founder of modern day community when he purchased land east of the 12 mile house for cattle ranching. He partnered in the late 1800's with Henry Miller in supplying meat for the region. The Lux mansion was raised but Lux Avenue remains in his memory. He and his wife were engaged in philanthropic activities primarily in San Francisco. • Bernard Mallarino: Long term teacher and administrator for the local school district who concluded his service as the principal of Ponderosa School. The athletic field at Ponderosa is dedicated in his honor. • Matt Medrano: Mathias “Babe” Medrano served as teacher and coach at SSFHS for close to 40 years. He built and maintained a strong tennis program for both boys and girls at the high school, and the tennis court complex is named in his honor. • William J. Martin: One of the founders of the City of South San Francisco, his foresight led to the development and success of the fledgling community in the early 1900's. Martin Elementary School is named in his memory. • Rod McLellan: Founder of the McLellan Acres of Orchids in 1926 in the Buri Buri section of South San Francisco. The most prominent orchid facility in the state, closing in 1996 and moving to Watsonville when the remaining property was developed. McLellan Blvd was named in his honor. • Henry Miller: Along with Charles Lux was a cattle baron who ranched in the area, developed property and made the area a center for meat processing. He was a millionaire many times over at his death in 1916. The town's original name of Baden, which he fashioned was Miller's home community in Germany. Miller Avenue is named after him. • Gus Nicolopolous: Retired police office, founder of the Police Athletic League in 1958, member of the City Council after his retirement from the police department, and one of the pioneer families in the community. The baseball field at Alta Loma Park was dedicated to his memory. • Barbara Olds: Longtime teacher, principal and superintendent of the SSFUSD; the amphitheater on the campus of SSFHS was built and dedicated to her, with funding by the See's Candy Company. She was the last of the superintendents who came up through the ranks of the school district and had significant connections with the community. • Leo Padreddii: City councilman and mayor, school board trustee and member of the San Mateo County Harbor District governing board as reflective of his interest in advancing our community. His involvement spanned four decades of leadership. Leo Court is named in his honor. • Edward Peck: Began selling property for the Land and Improvement Company in 1917 and moved to developing on his own. The Peck's Lot area is named after his realty activities. He and his wife Catherine were involved in many civic activities. Their home at 210 Eucalyptus is an architectural gem. • Marie Peterson: Community volunteer active in many clubs and associations; politically astute and active and the Marie Peterson Room in the MSB is dedicated to her memory. • Dr. Henry Plymire: Among the first physicians in the City; established the first hospital which operated until 1925. That residence was eventually dedicated to the Historical Society as the Plymire-Schwartz House and is revamped timepiece of his era. • Prevetti Palms: The series of palm trees which line the main entrance to Orange Memorial Park. The palms have been existing for over a half century and are considered on of the Park's most unique assets. Named for John Prevetti, longtime Parks Department employee. • Andrew Rocca: Served as a member of the City Council in the 1950's and Rocca Blvd on Sign Hill is named for the Rocca family. • Ermen Rozzi: Devoted 40 years of his life to youth sports, particularly the PAL baseball programs. One of the two baseball fields at Alta Loma Park in named in his honor. • Leo J. Ryan: Teacher who was a councilman and mayor prior to being elected to Congress in 1964. He was subsequently slain while investigating the Jonestown cult in Guyana, being only the second sitting Congressman killed while performing his duties. A large contingent from Washington, D.C. attended his services at All Souls Church. The Leo J. Ryan Pre-School Center is located on the Spruce School campus. • Siebecker: Siebecker Child Care facility is named after...... • Lura Sellick: A member of the Park and Recreation Commission for several decades who pursued her interest in creating open space and facilities for the community. Sellick Park in the Westborough area was named in her honor. • Al Seubert: A pharmacist and author (chronicled his WW11 experiences) who led the reforestation of Sign Hill, enlisting many community groups to work on his project. He spent countless hours planting and replanting trees and the result is Seubert Grove which enhances Sign Hill enormously. • Betty Weber: Community activist who participated in almost all City projects, A room at the Municipal Services Building is named in her honor. • Carrie Winterhalter: Community and park advocate; Sellick Park's play area was dedicated in 1983 to her memory. • Lou Zuardo: Longtime teacher/baseball coach at El Camino; plaque in his honor located at ECHS baseball field area OTHER PERSONALIIES W/O NAMED FACILITIES This is a partial list of local personalities, but recent and historical for whom no facilities are named, yet there are facilities available for naming: PERSONALITIES: 1. Roberta Teglia; First woman Councilwoman/Mayor; face of SSF for years 2. Alice Bulos; Leader of the Filipino community; college professor; Westborough Recreation Center? 3. Edna DeLarios: Founding principal at Westborough MS; first woman secondary principal 4. Shirlee Hoch; 20 years school trustee; fund raiser for school activities 5. Romolo Braschi; school principal, school board member; Families on Track board member 6. Ray Latham 7. Emanual (Midge) Damonte (Street named, but minor tribute) 8. Ray Spangler; Enterprise-Journal Editor; longtime/long ago community leader 9. Edna Harks (Minor note on plaque on Sign Hill) 10. Dick Noftsger 11. Jim Datzman 12. Mrs. Schwartz; donor of Plymire-Schwartz Hopuse to Historical Society 13. Pedro Gonzalez 14. Leo Padreddii (Street named by minor tribute); Ferry Terminal? 15. Jackie Speier (raised in SSF; still owns property at Stonegate) 16. Tom Gaffney; SSFHS teacher/principal/school superintendent 17. Joy Ann Wendler: Sculpture Garden perhaps; driving force behind Cultural Arts Comm. 18. Karyl Matsumoto 19. Robert Keropian: Founding principal at ECHS 20. SSFUSD Teacher: retired after 50 years in classrooms locally 21. Ann Stluka: Teacher/Coach; state championship; Hall of Fame, SF State 22. Ted Marr and Wife: Drama teachers at ECHS 23. Barry Nagel 24. Eleonor Fourie 25. Cecelia and Milton Bronstein POSSIBLE FACILITIES FOR NAMING 1. Terra Bay Recreation Building 2. Section of Bay Trail 3. Oyster Point Ferry Terminal 4. OMP Tennis Courts/basketball courts/other buildings 5. OMP Bocce Courts 6. SSF Linear Park 7. Various school facilities, particularly at El Camino 8. OMP Swimming Pool 9. Sculpture Garden, OMP 10. Small Gym, SSFHS 11. Conference Center; various break-out rooms SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CELEBRATION OF 100 YEARS OF HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION 1913-1914 to 2013-2014 ORIGINS: The South San Francisco schools were initially part of the San Bruno District, created in 1866. In 1909 South San Francisco School District separated from San Bruno and subsequently a successful election was held in June of 1913 creating the high school that year. The first high school class was enrolled and began instruction. The initial class contained 19 students, 15 freshmen and four transfer sophomores from San Mateo High School, and classes were conducted on the second floor of the Grand Avenue Grammar School. After two years of dual use, that facility was reconverted to an elementary school subsequently closed due the Field Act’s earthquake restrictions, was a District storeroom facility for several years and eventually became the South San Francisco Senior Center. That building, while substantially remodeled, still retains elements of the original grammar school. Some of our senior residents who frequent the Center can remember their days at that school. There were three teachers that first year: George Britton was the principal as well as teaching Latin and history. Ivy Wilkinson taught math and science, and Rue Randall Clifford (“Cliffie”) taught English, history and geography. Miss Clifford is generally regarded as the first high school teacher in the City, and is the most renowned and influential teacher in the District’s history. Baden Bungalow In 1915, the first high school building was constructed next to the Grand Avenue School, known at the time as the Baden Bungalow. This four room bungalow housed an average of 20 students, the original three teachers and two additional teachers who taught art, German and commercial studies. The Baden Bungalow served as the single high school building for the next two years until the completion of the new high school, built with funds from a $66,000 bond issue, passed with a vote of 110 Yes and 3 No votes. At the time of the 1916 vote, there were 35 students enrolled in the high school. The Baden Bungalow, used for some years in the early days as a music room, remained on the Grand Avenue site until the land was sold by the school district for construction of the Magnolia Senior hous ing complex, completed in 1987. In the years prior, the site housed several portable buildings, and was the home of the Baden Continuation High School. When the bungalow was razed, the beams, window frames and portions of the interior siding were preserved for their historical significance. A new building, similar in style to the bungalow, and using much of the saved material was constructed on the site in the mid -1980’s, and is used as a social hall for the Magnolia residents. Some of the pictures of the original high school are on display in that building. Class Requirements: Circa 1913-1920’s  1913: (Freshmen & Sophomores: 1. Latin 2. History: US & World 3. English 4. Science 5. Geography  1915: Above subjects plus: 1. Art 2. German 3. Commercial studies  1916: Athletic Teams were added 1. Physical Education 2. Bookkeeping 3. Typing 4. Freehand drawing 5. Spanish 6. Mathematics  1919: Seven classes per day, with two fields of study (Vocational and College) 1. Journalism 2. Art 3. Government 4. Drama 5. Domestic Science 6. Home Economics 7. Biology 8. Manual Training 9. Auto Mechanics 10. Band 11. Orchestra  1925: Industrial Tech Building added: 1. Sewing 2. Mechanical drawing 3. Cooking 4. General shop classes  1926-1930’s 1. Solid Geometry 2. Trigonometry 3. Chemistry 4. Craft work 5. Physics 6. Stenography High School on Spruce Avenue The construction of the high school on Spruce Avenue was nearly completed by the spring of 1917, but the auditorium was not yet finished, so the graduation ceremony was held at the Metropolitan Hall (now the location of Good and Fowler CPA’s) at Grand and Linden. Three girls comprised the first class: Florence Brawn, Helen Carmody and Emma Johnson. That structure would serve the community for the next 34 years until the present school was constructed, the need occasioned by the growth of the City’s population. Reflecting that was the student growth; in 1920 the freshman class had 33 students, which almost alone outnumbered the rest of the classes combined. In 1921 there were 16 graduating seniors.That $66,000 built a school that was nearly indestructible according to the compan y that was hired to raze it and finally did with great difficulty. The gymnasium on the Spruce site, built in 1925 had multiple uses. The rear portion on Tamarack Lane housed the Industrial Technology classes, including sewing, cooking, art, mechanical drawing and shop classes. The gymnasium was home court for the high school basketball teams for the next 35 years. Only tennis shoes or socks was allowed on the court floor and today, after being out of use from 1952 until the mid -1980’s when the building was used for storage, that 90 year old floor, still in excellent condition, is used by both the City and the School District for multiple activities. The Industrial Technology facilities, also unused for many years, were reconverted in the late 1990’s to become the Community Learning Center, a hub of activities for area residents and their children. Extra-Curricular Clubs & Activities: (Circa 1913-1950)  Drama Club (1917)  Iris Yearbook (1917)  Glee Club (1916)  Intramural sports (1918)  Debating Team  Junior/Senior Campfire Girls  Girls’ League (1923)  Ether Wave Club: In 1924 the Club won the first Radio Spelling contest in the history of the world (commented Will C. Wood, the state Superintendent of Public Instruction).  Junior Exchange Club (1928)  Hi-Y and Tri-Y  School newspaper (1935 – part of Enterprise Journal publication)  Radio Club (constructing ham radios – working toward ham radio licenses: Advisor Charles Sellick)  Block Letter Society (1920’s) Athletics The high school entered the Peninsula Athletic League as early as 1916, and began competition against other league members, including Los Gatos, Redwood City, Campbell, Palo Alto, San Mateo, San Jose and Santa Clara. Considering there were some 35 students school-wide, most everyone participated in athletics, which included boys’ and girls’ basketball and baseball. Volleyball, field hockey, track and softball were added over the next several years. Football and soccer began later in the early1920’s, with contests being played on “Hunter Field” behind the s chool, named after Floyd “Doc” Hunter, the first non-principal coach. That tiny student body, half of whom were girls, made early football contests a challenge. For example, in 1921 the football team tied with Cogswell High of San Francisco, 14-14, but was outscored in the following three games 132 to zero. In more recent years, both high schools were and are fortunate to have dedicated and successful coaches in a variety of sports programs for both young men and young women. Rue Randall Clifford Rue Clifford coached basketball among several other girls’ sports, organized a girls’ athletic play day, and was the forensics coach and the debate coach, and directed plays, advised the glee club, and was advisor to the yearbook and the school newspaper the “Blue and White” in addition to her classroom duties. When football was introduced, she was the leading supporter of the team, often taking players to her beloved UC Bears’ games in Berkeley. She would award a paper hat called a “Clifford Katie” (origin of the name lost to history) to South San Francisco’s best player in each football game. In a simpler time, this award was much sought after by the players (one of these hats is on display at the SSF Historical Museum). It is little wonder that the District football stadium in named Clifford Stadium, commemorating her over 50 years of devotion to the school and its students. It should also be noted that “Cliffie” was a significant figure in the history of the City as well. She organized the petition drive to obt ain the resident signatures to qualify for the Carnegie Library grant, obtained many of those signatures in 1914 by riding on horseback throughout the young city. Her efforts, along with two other volunteers, led to the construction of the Grand Avenue Lib rary. She served as a secretary of the Library Board from 1927 until a month before her death in October of 1964. . During World War Two, she was active in operating the Hospitality House, at the Metropolitan Hall, for servicemen. Upon reaching the mandatory retirement age (as dictated by school district policy up to the 1970’s when state law changed), she continued on at the school in a classified position. She was the heartbeat of the school from 1913 until her retirement from teaching in 1955. She then continued at the school as a library assistant. . B Street High School By the late 1940’s the Board of Trustees realized that a new facility would be necessary as the City was growing rapidly in the post World War Two period. The District had, at that point, well over 2,000 students overall, and by 1950, 535 high schools students were being housed on the Spruce site. The voters passed a $750,000 construction bond and an increased tax rate for six years, and the school was built in phases, finally housing students in 1952-3. The continued growth of residents and the need for double sessions at South San Francisco High resulted in the subsequent construction and opening in 1961 of El Camino High School on the site of the Reichardt Duck Farm which was forced to relocate to Petaluma. El Camino High School continues to serve the northern portions of South San Francisco’s housing sub-divisions, including Buri Buri, Sunshine Gardens, portions of Westborough and Winston Manor’s three separate developments, as well as the other northern housing areas. The District had over 13,000 students in the early 1970’s before settling in at the 9-10,000 range. D R A F T Update suggestion from Gene Mullin ONCE UPON A TIME COLORING BOOK In our conversations about developing more pride about South San Francisco among the general population, we talked about sprucing up the coloring book done by the Historical Society in 2001. The book is really well done, with excellent pictures and dialogue. Dorothy Bartell's history and Mary Szasz's artwork hold up well. In the 15 years since publication, we've undergone significant change and that should be reflected in a new edition of the coloring book if that seems appropriate. A few thoughts as a starting point for conversation: • There are a couple of pages that could be combined to add space for some additions • Some of the images and dialogue could be sequenced differently to provide a tighter time line for the development of the community • Facing pages for the coloring activity could have historical photos to illustrate the images to be colored. • Alternatively, the facing pages could have a Then/Now imagery (ie: cattle grazing areas then, Westborough development now, etc) • I would suggest the descriptions be in both English and Spanish to accommodate and integrate the residents of the community. • Front page could be spiffier by including perhaps an Iris with a Double Helix juxtaposed or some other imagery • Recycled paper should be used even though it's a bit more expensive • A few additions to the coloring book would seem appropriate as follows: 1. Oyster Point Marina/ Ferry Service (good visuals and opportunity for coloring activities) 2. BART Station 3. City Hall and Carnegie Library 4. Add City parks visuals (coloring activities could include swings and slides; visuals Fernekes Bldg/park signs/ball fields; Centennial linear park with signs, Sister Cities linear park and so forth 5. More on schools; include Magnolia Center/ Spruce School, etc; kids at school desks for coloring, etc. Brief history of school district 6. Something about 2008 centennial celebration/observance; Cen tennial Clock on Grand or similar iconic image 7. MSB and Council Chambers: connection to how we're governed; pix of chambers perhaps along with other civic activity pix 8. New page on biotechnology development; Birthplace of Biotechnology sign photo on descriptive page 9. Housing developments pictured with nice coloring page of a typical house and/or apartment 10. Kaiser Hospital as a major employer and presence in the City; coloring opportunity of doctor/nurse/patient... 11. New City flag shown somewhere; perhaps along with Historical Society logo. Initial Suggestions for Dialogue / Photo changes PAGE: 2. Where irises are found – picture of Sign Hill; Iris logo on historical markers – explanation and location of markers? - where Iris logo is also used (SSFHS Yearbook for example) 4. Picture of San Bruno Mountain area where shell mound is located 6. Rancho Buri Buri entrance sing; Buri Buri School sign 8. Picture showing flower farms off Hillside Blvd. 10. McLellan Blvd. Sign; greenhouses behind OMP 12.Historical photo os stockyards/Westborough photos 14.El Camino campus shot; Chives? 16. Reichardt photo; ECHS photo 17. Duck drawings enhanced? 18. Historical picture of early canals/waterways 20. Rewording perhaps/ early Swift & Co photos/others 22. Industrial photos of various types 24. Ship launching photos/ channel photos 26. Reword (St. Paul's gone); church pictures 28. SFO pictures/ reword/ Hiller Museum pictures? 30. Reword/ change sequence with following pages; Genentech focus/ city signage included 32. Biotech focus on double helix, genetic engineering, etc. Color – in page should reflect change. 34. Pretty Sign Hill picture Just a quick overview; many other changes of picture, dialogue and color pages to present a broader picture of the City should be entertained. City of South San Francisco Legislation Text P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue) South San Francisco, CA File #:21-464 Agenda Date:6/8/2021 Version:1 Item #:2. Discussion of the Childcare Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)and Renewal for the 2021-2022 School Year.(Sharon Ranals, Assistant City Manager) RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City/School District Liaison Subcommittee receive a report on the status of the Childcare Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)for the 2021-22 school year,and provide feedback and direction to staff. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION City staff provided a staff report on this topic at the City/SSFUSD Liaison Subcommittee meeting of March 26, 2021;the report describes the District locations at which City-sponsored childcare is provided,and the key provisions of the MOU.Since it has been several months since that meeting,a copy of the report is attached for your convenience.The Subcommittee will recall that the original Childcare MOU,which had a four-year term running from July of 2016 -July of 2020,came up for renewal last year.A one-year extension of the agreement was approved in 2020, and is now set to expire on July 31, 2021. Although a significant percentage of the population has been vaccinated,and the Covid-19 infection rate has declined,there remain many related challenges for both the City and the District.In light of these demands, coupled with staff vacancies and seasonal budget deadlines,it is understandable that progress on renewing the MOU has been delayed.District staff have indicated that there are some “sticking points,”but City staff have not yet been informed regarding their nature.To plan for Before and After School programs on school campuses in the Fall,and to be transparent with families regarding the number of childcare spaces that will be available,it is requested that any significant changes to the MOU contemplated by the District be shared with the City as soon as possible. Staff continues to appreciate the past and ongoing commitment from SSFUSD in serving the District’s children by supporting the City’s provision of affordable high-quality care and learning support outside of school hours through this partnership.This item has been placed on the agenda to keep the issue moving forward and encourage timely renewal of the agreement. The Joint Use Agreement between the City and School District,which does not expire until 2028,is the controlling document.A copy of the Joint Use Agreement is attached for Liaison Committee’s convenience.All of the Park and Recreation Before and After School and Summer Camp programs that are operated in partnership with the District continue to be covered by the Joint Use Agreement.There is no financial or budgetary impact related to the Childcare MOU. City of South San Francisco Printed on 6/4/2021Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:21-464 Agenda Date:6/8/2021 Version:1 Item #:2. Attachments: 1.MOU Staff Report March 26, 2021 2.SSFUSD/City of SSF Joint Use Agreement 3.2020-21 Childcare MOU City of South San Francisco Printed on 6/4/2021Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ Staff Report DATE: March 26, 2021 TO: School District Liaison Subcommittee FROM: Greg Mediati, Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation SUBJECT: Discussion of the Childcare Memorandum of Understanding and Renewal for the 2021-2022 School Year. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the School District Liaison Subcommittee receive a report on the status of the Childcare Memorandum of Understanding for the 2021-22 school year, and provide feedback and direction to staff. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION In 2016, the South San Francisco Unified School District (District) and the City of South San Francisco (City) entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to define their relationship and responsibilities in connection with City-operated before and after school licensed recreation programs, City-operated After School Education and Safety (ASES) grant-funded programs, and City-operated Summer Camp programs which typically operate at Ponderosa Elementary School in addition to several non-District sites. Currently, the City operates and subsidizes programs at the District locations noted below. Also included below are each site’s licensed or otherwise approved capacities. During COVID-19, however, capacities for the City’s distance learning support programs at each of these sites have been reduced to meet minimum physical distancing and room capacity standards. Before and After School Recreation Program  Buri Buri Elementary School (130 children)  Monte Verde Elementary School (200 children)  Ponderosa Elementary School (160 children)  Spruce Elementary School (30 children) Staff Report Subject: Discussion of the Childcare Memorandum of Understanding and Renewal for the 2021 -2022 School Year. Date: March 26, 2021 Page 2 ASES Program  Community Learning Center / Library Department Program (75 children)  Los Cerritos Elementary School (55 children)  Martin Elementary School (55 children) Summer Camp  Ponderosa Elementary School (113 children) The MOU “places additional responsibilities and obligations on the parties in connection with the City’s use of District’s facilities,” and “in no way replaces or supersedes the requirements and obligations under the Joint Use Agreement already in place.” After the initial agreement expired in 2020, the City and District renewed the existing agreement for an additional one year term, which expires July 31, 2021. The purpose of the MOU is to:  Memorialize program operating hours;  Align the City’s program with the District’s school year calendar;  Specify classrooms, bathrooms, outdoor space, and campus access at each location;  Clarify the provision of keys and alarm codes;  Document District contributions required to meet requirements of the ASES grant, for which the City serves as the grant lead agency on behalf of the District;  Identify Ponderosa School as a designated Summer Camp site, unless an alternative site is provided by January of that year;  Outline custodial responsibilities for each agency for childcare sites;  Condition that the City obtain District approval for use of school sites on non-school days and school breaks;  Extend the City first right of refusal for new or expanded childcare programs at school sites where the City already operates a program to avoid space conflicts with providers;  Provide a timeline and approval process for new or expanded programs; and  Require an annual meeting to evaluate the relationship and identify any issues. The Joint Use Agreement between the City and School District, which does not expire until 2028, is the controlling document. A copy of the Joint Use Agreement is attached for Liaison Committee’s convenience. All of the Park and Recreation Before and After School and Summer Camp programs that are operated in partnership with the District continue to be covered by the Joint Use Agreement. There is no financial or budgetary impact related to the Childcare MOU. Staff appreciates the past and ongoing commitment from the District in serving the District’s children by supporting the City’s provision of affordable high-quality care and learning support outside of school hours through this partnership. Staff Report Subject: Discussion of the Childcare Memorandum of Understanding and Renewal for the 2021 -2022 School Year. Date: March 26, 2021 Page 3 Staff from both the City and District met on February 24 to discuss the Childcare MOU and plans for the summer. The District staff proposed a redlined copy of the MOU to City staff at that meeting, which staff is reviewing presently. Staff will report verbally on any additional updates on the progress of this effort between the time of drafting this report and the Liaison Committee Meeting. Discussion and feedback from the Liaison Subcommittee is appreciated. By: Greg Mediati Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation Attachments: SSFUSD/City of South San Francisco Joint Use Agreement 2020-21 Childcare Memorandum of Understanding City of South San Francisco Legislation Text P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue) South San Francisco, CA File #:21-465 Agenda Date:6/8/2021 Version:1 Item #:3. Discussion of School Liaison Officer Memorandum of Understanding.(Jeff Azzopardi, Police Chief) City of South San Francisco Printed on 6/4/2021Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™ Attachment 1 Staff from the South San Francisco Unified School District (SSFUSD) and South San Francisco Police Department (SSFPD) worked together to create a “Draft” Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding the use of School Liaison Officers (SLO) on Campus. The MOU was developed by Assistant Superintendent Dr. Jay Spalding, Director of Student Services Ryan Sebers, Police Chief Jeff Azzopardi, and the South San Francisco City Attorney, Sky Woodruff. The MOU will be presented to the South San Francisco School District Liaison Committee followed by the South San Francisco School Board and the South San Francisco City Council. The Draft MOU is attachment 2. Attachment 2 SSFUSD-SSFPD MOU *DRAFT/SAMPLE* (ver.3, 4.19.2021) This agreement is made and entered into the South San Francisco Unified School District (SSFUSD) and South San Francisco Police Department (SSFPD). This MOU in not a policy and will serve only as guidelines to inform the relationship between the South San Francisco Unified School District and the South San Francisco Police Department. This document will work in conjunction with SSFUSD’s District Expectations for Student Success Handbook, SSFUSD and SSFPD’s joint Police-School Handbook, and all applicable city, state, and federal laws that provide guidance on how to properly disposition common cases that are generated on school grounds. It is the intention of SSFUSD and SSFPD to maintain collaborative efforts to provide a safe and healthy school environment for students, staff, faculty, and visitors. Goals and Objectives  Establish a positive working relationship in a cooperative effort to prevent juvenile delinquency and assist in student development.  Protect the constitutional and civil rights of students.  Maintain a safe and secure environment on school campuses which will be conducive to learning.  Promote positive attitudes regarding the role of police in society through non-punitive alliance-building interactions with students and staff .  Conduct criminal investigations and refer student cases to restorative justice alternatives/programs and court diversion to the greatest extent possible.  Ensure that all SSFPD Officers understand the needs, strengths, and challenges of various age, cultural, and ability groups. Duties of the School Liaison Officer ● Assist school and district administrators, faculty, and staff in enforcing campus codes of conduct and other school rules in order to maintain safe learning environments. ● When it pertains to preventing a disruption that would, if ignored, place students, faculty and staff at risk of harm, the School Liaison Officer (SLO) will assist with resolving the problem to preserve the school climate. In all other cases, disciplining students and other conduct deemed inappropriate is a responsibility of SSFUSD. ● Promote positive interactions between law enforcement and students. SSFUSD-SSFPD MOU – DRAFT/SAMPLE Page 2 of 5 ● Provide students, staff, and parents with a familiar and recognizable law enforcement contact. ● Establish positive working relationships with students, staff, and parents to prevent crime, disorder, substance abuse and other negative behaviors. ● Assist students, parents, and staff in solving problems. Role of School Liaison Officers during Investigations at School Sites School and police investigations are generally considered to be parallel processes. In some cases, police may inform a school/district of an incident that falls within school/district jurisdiction to address at a school discipline level, and in other cases police may respond to a report of a crime which has been investigated by the school/district. Although information gathered in parallel investigations of the same issue may be shared to inform the school and police of additional details not acquired within the scope of either of their independent investigations, searches and interviews facilitated by either the school/district or police do not replace or truncate a thorough investigation by either entity. If either the school/district or police have the benefit of shared information for the purpose of greater clarity of the issue being investigated, then either entity must weigh the facts/evidence and determine t he appropriate disposition within their own jurisdiction (i.e. the school/district determines an appropriate disciplinary response or intervention within the school realm, and the police determine criminal charges in the legal realm). Although police may also be pursuing a criminal investigation outside of school and have legal grounds to interview the student at school and/or remove the student from campus, it is understood that an overlap of investigative authority of school/district officials and police officers may exist in some cases. This relationship extends to School Liaison Officers (SLO’s) working closely with our site administrative teams during investigations of student and staff issues. Even though an SLO is an employee of the police department, and is a police officer, the SLO becomes an extension of school officials in cases when the SLO is asked to assist with a school investigation. If, for example, the school officials ask the SLO to assist with interviewing, or to be present during a search procedure, that interview and search procedure is still governed by the school officials, who bear responsibility in that situation. If a school official asks a police officer to conduct a search, the search would still require the presence of an administrator, and the SLO would still be an extension of school authority. When school officials complete an investigation and determine that a reportable crime has been committed, the police are notified. If the police subsequently dispatch an officer to the school, they begin a parallel investigation which may involve interviews and search procedures. At that point, the police are governing their own investigation and are responsible for any interviews and searches they initiate within the scope of their authority. If an SLO is coincidentally dispatched in response to a school report of a crime, the SLO is then viewed as a regular police officer fulfilling SSFUSD-SSFPD MOU – DRAFT/SAMPLE Page 3 of 5 the responsibilities of a police investigation and not an extension of school officials. SLO’s and other police officers assisting schools with investigations, when evidence of a crime has not yet been definitively determined, including when a school investigation has not yet revealed sufficient evidence of a crime, do not assume liability/responsibility for searches just because they are asked to assist. If, during an investigation, an SLO or assisting officer determines that evidence of a crime is sufficient to then begin a police investigation, even when the school investigation is still ongoing, the officer would them assume responsibility/liability for any parallel investigative processes the officer initiates at that point. Guidelines for Distinguishing Between Disciplinary Misconduct and Criminal Offenses Involvement of police on school campuses, beyond the mandatory scope of CA Ed. Code § 48902 and Penal Code § 245 is considered at the discretion of our site/district administrators in the interest of the safety of our learning communities. SLOs are responsible for criminal law issues, not school discipline or poor behavioral issues. Absent a real and immediate threat to student, teacher, or public safety, incidents involving public order offenses including disorderly conduct; disturbance/disruption of schools or public assembly; trespass; loitering; profanity; and fighting that does not involve physical injury or a weapon, shall be considered school discipline issues to be handled by school officials, rather than criminal law issues warranting formal law intervention (e.g., issuance of a criminal citation, ticket, or summons, filing of a delinquency petition, referral to a probation officer, or actual arrest). ● Whenever possible, a student shall not be arrested at school. An arrest at school is the last resort after all other avenues have been exhausted, unless the child poses a real and immediate threat to student, teacher, or public safety; or a judicial warrant specifically directs the arrest of the student in a school. ● School principals/principals designees shall be consulted prior to an arrest of a student where practicable. ● The student's parent or guardian shall be notified of a child's arrest as soon as practicable. Student Rights ● The SLO shall inform school administrators prior to conducting a probable cause search where practicable. SSFUSD-SSFPD MOU – DRAFT/SAMPLE Page 4 of 5 ● The SLO shall not ask school officials to search a student's person, possessions, or locker in an effort to circumvent these protections. ● Absent a real and immediate threat to student, teacher, or public safety, a SLO may not question or participate in the questioning of a student about a conduct that could expose the child to court involvement or arrest only after informing the child of his or her Miranda rights and only in the presence of the child's parent or guardian. ● The SLO shall inform school administrators prior to questioning the student on school grounds where practicable. ● The SLO shall not ask a school official to question a student in an effort to circumvent these protections. ● Absent a real and immediate threat to student , teacher, or public safety, a school official shall not ask a SLO to be present or participate in the questioning of a student that could expose the student to court-involvement or arrest. Absent a real and immediate threat to student, teacher, or public safety, other physically invasive searches by a school official or SLO shall not be conducted on a child. Modifications to the Said Agreement In the event a principal of a school to which the SLO is assigned feels that the SLO is not effectively performing his or her duties and responsibilities, the principal will first notify the SLO's immediate supervisor and inform them of their concerns. A meeting shall be conducted with all parties, to include the SLO, to mediate and resolve any problems. The Chief of Police may dismiss or reassign a school liaison officer based upon the South San Francisco Police Department's rules, regulations, and general orders. Evaluation and Reports on SLO Activity The SLO shall provide a quarterly report that must include data on school and faculty presentations, policy violations, and any and all incidents involving students, staff and visitors. These reports may include the involved parties name, age, race , ethnicity, and gender when practical/feasible. SSFUSD will utilize data and will report it to the appropriate local, state, and federal authorities as required. SSFUSD shall assume sole responsibility for any school related trainings SSFUSD deems necessary for the SLO to effectively conduct his/her day-to-day functions in a manner appropriate and conducive to healthy relationship building. If SSFPD finds these trainings necessary, SSFUSD shall be responsible for the associated costs. The SLO shall be familiar with and trained in all programs adopting non -punitive approaches to behavioral management available in the school district. If a school has implemented a specific program designed to improve overall school climate or respond to student behaviors in specific SSFUSD-SSFPD MOU – DRAFT/SAMPLE Page 5 of 5 ways, the SLO shall participate in all trainings associated with that program. The SLO shall be evaluated as required by the SSFPD and no less than bi-yearly by SSFUSD and these reports shall be submitted to the Superintendent or Superintendent’s designee, and the supervisor of the SLO's. The information received by SSFUSD will be reviewed prior to the writing and issuance of the SLO’s bi-yearly employee evaluation that is crafted by his/her direct supervisor. SSFPD and SSFUSD agree to provide their employees with training relative to this agreement and its purpose. The parties also agree to maintain regular and open communication to evaluate the effect of this agreement and suggest improvements and adjustments that may be necessary. City of South San Francisco Legislation Text P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue) South San Francisco, CA File #:21-466 Agenda Date:6/8/2021 Version:1 Item #:4. 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