BOARD REPORT MARCH 19, 2019 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT AND SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARDS
From left, front row: SDUSD Superintendent Cindy Marten; SDUSD Board Member Sharon Whitehurst-Payne; SDCCD Trustee Maria Nieto Senour; and SDCCD Chancellor Constance M. Carroll. From left, back row: SDUSD Board Member Richard Barrera; SDCCD Trustee Bernie Rhinerson; SDUSD Board Member John Lee Evans; SDCCD Trustee Sean Elo; SDUSD Board Member Michael McQuary; and SDCCD Trustees Mary Graham. Not pictured: SDCCD Trustee Craig Milgrim.
On Tuesday, March 19, 2019, the governing boards of the San Diego Community College District (SDCCD) and the San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) held their eight annual joint meeting at the Educational Cultural Complex (ECC) Performing Arts Theatre. Following the Call to Order at 5:00 p.m., SDCCD Trustees Dr. Maria Nieto Senour (president), Sean Elo, Mary Graham, Craig Milgrim, Bernie Rhinerson, and Chancellor Dr. Constance M. Carroll, and SDUSD Board of Education Members Dr. Sharon WhitehurstPayne (president), Richard Barrera, Dr. John Lee Evans, Dr. Michael McQuary, and Superintendent Cindy Marten began the public meeting. The meeting was conducted in the form of a workshop and was facilitated by Dr. Carl Luna, Political Science Professor, San Diego Mesa College, and Director for the Institute for Civil Civic Engagement. Below are some of the highlights:
• San Diego Promise Expansion. The presentation highlighted the significant growth in the Promise Program since its inception in 2016-2017 (ten-fold). The 2016-17, 2017-18, and 2018-19 cohorts were discussed, including a breakdown of the participants’ demographic profiles and high schools of origin. Student outcomes were shared, showing higher outcomes for San Diego Promise participants compared to all other first-time, full-time students. Also discussed was the Early Commitment to College program, a partnership between both districts that provides targeted outreach to elementary and middle school students to create a college going culture and raise awareness of the San Diego Promise Program, and the new payroll deduction program to support San Diego Promise for San Diego Unified School District employees through the Community Service Association (CSA). • Dual Enrollment: College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP) Expansion. oE nrollment growth. The CCAP program has grown more than 100% since 2016-17, with 3,300 students enrolled out of a total of 4,796 dual-enrolled students districtwide. Most of the growth in dual enrollment has been in CCAP classes, which are held on the high school campuses oD iversity. The CCAP program serves a highly diverse student population; 74% of CCAP students are students of color; 57% identified as female and 6% of CCAP students received DSPS services. Latinx, Asian, and African American students in the CCA P program have higher enrollment rates at City, Mesa and Miramar colleges after high school graduation compared to SDUSD seniors who were not enrolled in CCAP courses.
The governing board of the San Diego Community College District is composed of 5 elected members and 1 student trustee position. The student trustee position is filled on a rotating basis. BOARD MEMBERS Sean Elo, J.D. Mary Graham (Executive Vice President) Craig Milgrim Bernie Rhinerson Maria Nieto Senour, Ph.D. (President) CHANCELLOR Constance M. Carroll, Ph.D. (secretary to the board) STUDENT TRUSTEES Sofia Castellani-Staedler Alana Mahal Bermodes Juan Andrew Leal
oP lacement levels and outcomes. CCAP students had a higher proportion of enrollment and success in transfer-level mathematics and English than their peers, and are more likely to enroll in STEM subjects. Students who participated in CCAP courses also had higher persistence and retention rates, along with higher course success rates, annual GPAs, and cumulative units earned. • Career Technical Education. An update was provided on the expansion of credit by exam agreements and processes for articulated Career Technical courses. Currently, there are 18 active course agreements across 7 sectors and 24 high schools. In 2017-2018, 1,885 SDUSD high schools students received college credits.In addition, there was an overview of a new partnership for a pilot program where SDUSD students will receive college certificates while in high school in selected Career Technical programs in high-demand workforce fields, including Emergency Medical Technician and Cyber Security certification, and the Mesa College Health Information Management Baccalaureate Program.
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• Teacher Preparation Pipeline Update. An update was provided on ongoing efforts to recruit and retain high-quality and effective teachers by producing a pipeline for SDUSD graduates to become debt-free, credentialed teachers via paid apprenticeships, reduced tuition and admissions agreements with four year institutions. A pending partnership agreement with National University was announced, which will allow students guaranteed transfer to a four-year university to complete their bachelor’s degree and credential in four years, including internships, last-dollar scholarships, and tuition discounts to ensure that students are able to complete their degree without significant debt.
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• Partnership Focus on Student Equity. Special efforts to support African American students via the African American Achievement Summit, and undocumented students via Dreamer Resource Centers, community support referrals, and access to legal resources were highlighted. • What Lies Ahead. The Boards were presented with preliminary information on a new CCAP STEM grant with Miramar College and SDUSD focusing on Biotechnology leading to degrees and certificated and middle skill jobs. In addition, key elements of three new grant proposals submitted as part of the state Strong Workforce program were presented. • Update on Legislation. oA ssembly Bill 2 (Santiago) Second-Year Funding Promise Program. This legislation will expand the California College Promise and provide funding to waive fees for all first-time, full time community college students for two academic years. This will allow the SDCCD to target other critical student needs. SDUSD will consider a resolution in support of this bill at its April 9 meeting.
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