02/09/2006CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
MINUTES
SPECIAL JOINT DISCUSSION MEETING WITH THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE
COLTON JOINT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION
FEBRUARY 9.2006
A special joint meeting the Colton Joint Unified School District Board of Education and the City
Council of the City of Grand Terrace was called to order in the CJUSD Student Services Center,
Board Room, 851 South Mt. Vernon Avenue, Colton, California, on February 9, 2006, at 6:00 p.m.
PRESENT:
City of Grand Terrace
Maryetta Ferre, Mayor
Bea Cortes, Mayor Pro Tern
Herman Hilkey, Councilmember
Lee Ann Garcia, Councilmember
Jim Miller, Councilmember
Tom Schwab, City Manager
Brenda Mesa, City Clerk
Steve Berry, Assistant City Manager
Richard Shields, Building & Safety Director
Gary Koontz, Community and Economic Development Director
Colton Joint Unified School District Board of Education
Mr. David Zamora, President
Mr. Robert D. Armenta, Jr., Vice President
Mr. Kent Taylor, Clerk
Mr. Mel Albiso
Mr. Mark Hoover
Mr. Frank A. Ibarra
Mrs. Marge Mendoza -Ware
CJUSD Staff Members
Mr. Dennis Byas
Mr. James Downs
Ms. Angelia Wyles
Mr. Casey Cridelich
Mrs. Alice Grundman
Mr. Rick Dischinger
Mr. Roger Kowalski
Mr. Brian Butler
Mr, Syed Hyder
Mrs. Julia Nichols
Mr. Rick Lenna
Mr. Michael Townsend
Council Minutes
February 9, 2006
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Ms. Katie Orloff
Mrs. Chris Estrada
The Special Joint Meeting between the Grand Terrace City Council and the Colton Joint Unified
School District Board of Education was opened, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Patricia Farley, 12513 Michigan, stated that the residents of Grand Terrace do not all want
the new high school. She feels that those who are going to be directly affected by this high
school did not receive accurate and complete information about what is being proposed. She
expressed her concern with the proposed stadium and feels that those who will be affected
should have received personal letters.
William Kaminsky, expressed his concern with the EIR for the proposed New High School.
Ginger Wit, expressed concern that the old schools will be neglected. She is glad to see the
district is addressing math issues/test scores. She indicated that there is confusion among
teachers and parents regarding a buy back day on March Yd.
Tobin Brinker, expressed concern regarding the drop out rate.
DISCUSSION TOPICS
The following items were discussed between the Council and the Colton Joint Unified
School District Board of Education:
1. High School #3 - Presentation by Alice Grundman, Facilities Ddirector & Bob
Hensley, Architect
2. Discussion of Bid Regarding the 60/40 Percent Split on Relocation of 48" Waterline
to Meet the City of Riverside Requirement
3. Consideration of Shared Cost for School Resource Officers for High School and
Middle School
4. Traffic Safety (around schools and parking lots)
5. Update on Colton High School Leadership Team
6. Advancement Via Individual Determination Program (AVID)
7. Eighth (8`h) Grade Algebra Requirement 0
Council Minutes
February 9, 2006
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The meeting adjourned at 7:1 S p.m., until the next CRAICity Council Meeting which is scheduled
to be held on Thursday, February 23, 2006 at 6:00 p.m.
CITY CLERK of the City of Grand Terrace
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