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"Stay or Go: Can recent reforms save neighborhood schools?" featuring LAUSD Board Member Steve Zimmer on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009 from 7:15-8:30 p.m. at Marina Del Rey Middle School and Performing Arts Magnet.
Link is below:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=250347385649
-Eric
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Del Rey School in the news
Congrats to Playa Elementary for earning LA Times recognition in the article below.
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2009/08/lackluster-test-gains-for-highprofile-mayors-schools-and-locke-high.html
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2009/08/lackluster-test-gains-for-highprofile-mayors-schools-and-locke-high.html
Friday, August 14, 2009
Minutes from 8.12.09 Education Committee meeting
Agenda for DRNC Education Sub-Committee Meeting
7:30 pm – 8:30 p.m. Aug. 12, 2009, Mar Vista Family Center, 5075 S. Slauson Ave, Del Rey, California, 90230
Agenda
I. Call to Order and Roll Call (7:36 p.m)
- Eric Desobe; Marlene Savage, Theresa Luo, Chris Neville, Kathleen Miles, and Chris Neville
II. Welcome and Introductions
III. Reading of Mission Statement
IV. Planning of Tuesday, Oct. 6th event featuring Steve Zimmer (motion possible)
• Finalizing location and name of event
o Top choice is Marina Del Rey Middle School, will finalize
o Several ideas put out:
“Stay or Go: Should I stay in neighborhood schools”
Something focusing on how reforms are made at all levels of educational heirarchy, all the way up to school board member
Something that would entice homeowners who don’t have kids to attend
• Brainstorm marketing strategies and assign outreach tasks
o Need ads in The Argonaut (two), flyers, speak out other neighborhood councils
• Identify partners
o Mar Vista and Westchester Neighborhood Councils; Homeowners Association, Councilman Rosendahl’s office
• Securing funds for food, signs, flyers, and outreach materials
o Motion made by DeSobe to send to Executive Committee: $750 to be allocated from Community Services budget for event. Seconded by Luo. Motion passes.
• Other comments:
o Ms. Savage worries that there will be too many events in October between Del Rey Day, EmpowerLA, and others and the “apathetic” nature of Del Rey constituents will mean low attendance. DeSobe suggested that Zimmer event will help publicize these other events and might encourage more participation in Del Rey Day. She also mentioned council held an education event two years ago of a similar nature.
o Chris Neville also concerned about crowded October schedule, especially conflict with Del Rey Homeowners General Meeting in late Oct. He also mentioned there was a similar education event two years ago. Also suggested need to consider how much to spend on marketing given possibility of low attendance.
o Ms. Luo suggested lengthing the time for the panel, shortening introductions, and focusing on what panelists have to say.
o Inserted into tentative event agenda: pledge of allegiance, DeSobe will introduce Mark Redick who will introduce Rosendahl if he attends.
V. Identifying contacts at schools for Del Rey to ensure “green” projects are submitted for contest
• Will move forward with recycling art projects from all Del Rey schools. Theresa Luo will connect Eric DeSobe with her contact from last year
VI. Grant proposal updates (tabled)
VII. Adjournment – motion made by DeSobe, seconded by Luo; passes (8:21 p.m.)
7:30 pm – 8:30 p.m. Aug. 12, 2009, Mar Vista Family Center, 5075 S. Slauson Ave, Del Rey, California, 90230
Agenda
I. Call to Order and Roll Call (7:36 p.m)
- Eric Desobe; Marlene Savage, Theresa Luo, Chris Neville, Kathleen Miles, and Chris Neville
II. Welcome and Introductions
III. Reading of Mission Statement
IV. Planning of Tuesday, Oct. 6th event featuring Steve Zimmer (motion possible)
• Finalizing location and name of event
o Top choice is Marina Del Rey Middle School, will finalize
o Several ideas put out:
“Stay or Go: Should I stay in neighborhood schools”
Something focusing on how reforms are made at all levels of educational heirarchy, all the way up to school board member
Something that would entice homeowners who don’t have kids to attend
• Brainstorm marketing strategies and assign outreach tasks
o Need ads in The Argonaut (two), flyers, speak out other neighborhood councils
• Identify partners
o Mar Vista and Westchester Neighborhood Councils; Homeowners Association, Councilman Rosendahl’s office
• Securing funds for food, signs, flyers, and outreach materials
o Motion made by DeSobe to send to Executive Committee: $750 to be allocated from Community Services budget for event. Seconded by Luo. Motion passes.
• Other comments:
o Ms. Savage worries that there will be too many events in October between Del Rey Day, EmpowerLA, and others and the “apathetic” nature of Del Rey constituents will mean low attendance. DeSobe suggested that Zimmer event will help publicize these other events and might encourage more participation in Del Rey Day. She also mentioned council held an education event two years ago of a similar nature.
o Chris Neville also concerned about crowded October schedule, especially conflict with Del Rey Homeowners General Meeting in late Oct. He also mentioned there was a similar education event two years ago. Also suggested need to consider how much to spend on marketing given possibility of low attendance.
o Ms. Luo suggested lengthing the time for the panel, shortening introductions, and focusing on what panelists have to say.
o Inserted into tentative event agenda: pledge of allegiance, DeSobe will introduce Mark Redick who will introduce Rosendahl if he attends.
V. Identifying contacts at schools for Del Rey to ensure “green” projects are submitted for contest
• Will move forward with recycling art projects from all Del Rey schools. Theresa Luo will connect Eric DeSobe with her contact from last year
VI. Grant proposal updates (tabled)
VII. Adjournment – motion made by DeSobe, seconded by Luo; passes (8:21 p.m.)
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Education Committee meeting, Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 7:30 p.m.
Agenda for DRNC Education Sub-Committee Meeting
7:30 pm – 8:30 p.m. Aug. 12, 2009, Mar Vista Family Center, 5075 S. Slauson Ave, Del Rey, California, 90230
Agenda
I. Call to Order and Roll Call
II. Welcome and Introductions
III. Reading of Mission Statement
IV. Planning of Tuesday, Oct. 6th event featuring Steve Zimmer (motion possible)
• Finalizing location and name of event
• Brainstorm marketing strategies and assign outreach tasks
• Identify partners
• Securing funds for food, signs, flyers, and outreach materials
V. Identifying contacts at schools for Del Rey to ensure “green” projects are submitted for contest
VI. Grant proposal updates
VII. Adjournment
7:30 pm – 8:30 p.m. Aug. 12, 2009, Mar Vista Family Center, 5075 S. Slauson Ave, Del Rey, California, 90230
Agenda
I. Call to Order and Roll Call
II. Welcome and Introductions
III. Reading of Mission Statement
IV. Planning of Tuesday, Oct. 6th event featuring Steve Zimmer (motion possible)
• Finalizing location and name of event
• Brainstorm marketing strategies and assign outreach tasks
• Identify partners
• Securing funds for food, signs, flyers, and outreach materials
V. Identifying contacts at schools for Del Rey to ensure “green” projects are submitted for contest
VI. Grant proposal updates
VII. Adjournment
Monday, August 3, 2009
Save the Date: Tuesday, Oct. 6th
Big Ecuation Committee announcement coming soon. Look forward to an exciting educational event featuring an important figure in LA's educational community.
More to follow.
-Eric
More to follow.
-Eric
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