City/LBUSD 2×3 Committee Meeting

Los Banos Unified School District/City of Los Banos 2x3 Meeting Minutes Tuesday, August 18, 2015 4:00 p.m. City Hall The meeting was called to order at 4:06 p.m. Call to Order Present: LBUSD: Superintendent Steve Tietjen, Board Member Dennis Areias, Roll Call Board Member Marlene Smith, City Manager Steve Carrigan, Mayor Mike Villalta, Council Member Tom Faria Absent: Board Member John Mueller On Motion by Member Areias, seconded by Member Faria, the Committee Approval of approved the agenda as submitted. Ayes: Areias, Carrigan, Faria, Smith, Tietjen, Agenda Villalta; Noes 0, Absent: Mueller. Motion carried. No one came forward and the public forum was closed at 4:08 p.m. Public Forum On Motion by Member Smith, seconded by Member Carrigan, the Committee Approval of approved the minutes from the June 16, 2015 meeting. Ayes: Areias, Carrigan, Minutes Faria, Smith, Tietjen, Villalta; Noes 0, Absent: Mueller. Motion carried. Dr. Tietjen provided an update on the District’s current student enrollment Discussion/Update: numbers and gave a brief history on how enrollment fluctuates the first few New School months of the school year. He expressed concern over the impact enrollment has Projects on the current schools. He presented the expansion plans for Merecy Springs Elementary and the building of a new San Luis High School. He stated that once the new SLHS project is complete, the existing San Luis High School would need to be upgraded and could be possibly be used as a Transitional Kindergarten or Charter School. Dr. Tietjen said there will be a study session at the September Board meeting regarding bidding alternatives for these projects. He stated that the District would like to install a concrete pipe and cover the existing ditch on the north side of the new SLHS property line. He asked if a traffic study might be needed. Mr. Carrigan stated that he sees the need for more schools and supports the project. He would like to set up a meeting to discuss building plans with Dr. Tietjen and the Los Banos Fire Chief, Chief of Police and Public Works Director. Dr. Tietjen gave a brief update on the progress being made on the building of the new junior high. Mr. Carrigan provided an update on the painting of crosswalks at school sites. Discussion/Update: He said he would talk with the Chief of Police regarding police presence at Added Police school sites during start and release time. Mr. Areias complimented the Presence/Painted Principals for helping direct traffic before and after school. Dr. Tietjen Crosswalks complimented the two new SRO’s stating that the Principals are pleased with the work they are doing. Mr. Areias asked if the new homes on Mercey Springs are pre-sold. There was Discussion/Update: discussion regarding the impact the building of new homes would have on the Building and community and student enrollment. Developer Fees Mr. Carrigan would like to invite Mark Fachin, Public Workers Director, to Other: the next meeting to discuss the cities water conservation plan. He also distributed Los Banos Fire Department Celebrates 125 Years flyer and encouraged everyone to purchase a cancer awareness t-shirt. Mr. Villalta stated that, if we receive adequate rainfall, he would like to discuss the building of a new swimming pool at a future meeting. He stated that implementing a sales tax and agreeing on a site would need to be determined. He would like to see the City and District work together on this project. The meeting was adjourned at 5:05 p.m. Adjournment Signed: ___________________________ _____________________ Thais Duni, Executive Secretary Date Los Banos Unified School District