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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-28-1996 JtDD-DUSD StudySessionDUBLIN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES & DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL May 28, 1996 5:30 p.m. Dublin City Hall Dublin City Council Chambers lDO civic Drive,.,Dublin Patricia Meyer, President Patricia Kohnen, Cl~rk Cindy Cobb-Adams, Trustee John Ledahl, Trustee dames Patterson, Trustee M I N U T E_S Oack Taylor, Assistant SuPerintendent/Personnel Jeanne Howland, Assistant Superintendent/Business GUy Nooston, Mayor Dave Burton, Vice Mayor Valerie Barnes, Councilmember Lisbeth Howard, Councilmember- ..Paul Moffatt) Councilmember A. OPENING CEREMONY/ROLL CALl - Mayor Houston led the Pledge of Allegiance. B. STUDY SESSION 5:30 p.m, 7:00 p.m, East Dublin Territory. Annexation - Dr. Taylor said the joint meeting was being held to discuss the process involved in extending the school distri'ct boundaries to include the eastern portion of the City of Dublin, currently included in the Livermore Valley Joint School District boundaries. He introduced Bob Kingsley, from the firm of Ptnnell and Kingsley, Attorneys, to explain the' process involved in requesting annexation of the territory in East Dublin to the Dublin Unified School District. Mr. Kingsley said he would like to see a Solid comtnitment by the City Counci'l and the School Board to support the reorganization of school district boundaries in Dublin East and the transfer of property from Livormore to Dublin. Ha said the petition filed by the joint property owners needed the full support of both groups. Mr. ~reg Lyall discussed the procedural process involved in the request for reOrganization which begins.wit'h the filing of a petition by the property owners for a 100% jolnt~ reorganization, listing five essential elements and other elements that apply. The petition is filed with the Alameda County Superintendent of Schools which, iF in order, then goes to the Alameda County School Board. The Alameda County School Board must hold at least one public hearing in each affected district within 80 days of the filing and an environmental review is made by a County. Committee. The CoUnty Committee has 120 days after receipt of the petition to make a decision to either approve, approve with modification, or deny entirely. If approved and both school governing boards 'consent, the petition is granted. If both boards do not consent, the County Superintendent of Schools'calls for an election. If the petition fa'ils, an appeal can be filed with the State Board of Education. Joint Study Session Dublin City Council & Dublin Unified School District May 28,1996 Page235-A Minutes of the Board of Trustee~ Special Meeting May 28, 1996 - Page Two Mr. Kingsley discussed the process involved following the approval of the petition by the County Superintendent within the ~0 day period. County staff will be preparing roports and will request data from both ~chool dlstrict~ and possibly the city. He indicated that a firm commitment from the City and the Scl~ool District will play amajor role in getting information to staff. He noted that the property being considered for transfer is uninhabited territory. Mr. Kingsley said if the two ~chool boards agree and the county process is completed, the County Commission will act on the petition within 200 days. If appealed to the State Board, a minimum of 6-8 months will be added to the process, putting it on the ballot in the Spring of 1998. Mr. Kingsley discussed the nine essential criteria for a Successful reorgan- ization: 1) adequate in terms of number of pupils enrolled; 2) substantial community identity, 3) equitable division of property and facilities; 4) will not promote racial or ethnic discrimination or segregation; 5) no substantial increase in costs to state; 6) no disruption of the educational program and continued sound education performance; 7) no significant increase in school housing costs; 8) not primarily designed to result in a significant increase in property values; 9) not cause a substantial negative effect on fiscal management or fiscal status; and any other criteria prescribed by State Board regulations. Fie indicated that with the stated nine criteria~ he felt there was a good'chance of having the petition go through. Mr. Kingsley reviewed the chart indicating the state determined voter classification, inclusive or exclusive, and the effects of the votes of each group. Me also reviewed the Property Transfer Reorganization Chart indicating the steps involved in the filing of the petition, the review of the petition by the County Superintendent which is then presented to the County Committee and State Board of Education (20 day time line), the County Committee holding one public hearing in each affected district (80 days time line) and the County Committee acts on Petition (200 days). If the County Commi.ttee approves the petition and both Governing Boards Consent, the petition is granted. If the Governing Boards do not consent, an election is called. If an approval by the County Committee is appealed to the State Board of Education, the State Board may disapprove the petition and things remain status quo. If the State Board approve~ the petition, an ~l~ction is called with a time tine of March 1998. Mr. Burton asked for information as to collection of fees prior to March 1998. Mr. Kin§~ley said if permits are pulled prior to that date, the City of Dublin will be a~ked to collect Cees which would be paid to Livermore, but there are a number of ways fees can be held to apply to the district the homes will be in. Mr. Kingsley noted the district and the city will need to supply supporting data for the petition and to work with the Lin family. Mrs. Meyer indicated that the district will g~t information to Livermore which they recently requested in an effort to work with them. She said the Board believes that everyone in Dublin should attend Dublin Schools. She asked for information as to what the city sees as far as permits being pulled in the area before the proce~ begins. Mr. Ambrose indicated that permits i~sued prior to the spring of 1998 will occur on County property. ]',:,int Study Session Dublin City Council & Dublin Unified School District May 28, 1996 Page 235-B Minute~ of the Board of Trustees Special Meoting May 28, I996 Page Three Mr. Kingsley sald .the City of Dublin would be asked to adopt a resolution supporting transfer of property to the DublinlDistrict, indicating the Dublin City Council agrees this is the best thing. Mr' Patterson said the Board should take a firm stand on this transfer and adopt a similar resolution indicating we believe all students~living in Dublin should attend Dublin Schools. Mrs. Meyer invited members of the City Council to the ground-breaking ceremony for the new gymnasium, to be held in the middle of June. The Study Session was adjourned at 6:40 p.m. Respectfully ~ubmitted, Vince Anaclerio, Superintendent Approved and entered into the minutes of the meeting of mp Patricia Kohnen, Clerk Board of Trustees Dublin Unified School District ATTEST~~ k~_~ty Clerk~-' Mayor Joint Study Session Dublin City Council & Dubl~ Unified School District May28,1996 Page 235-C