Joint Board Report - MARCH 19, 2019 by San Diego Community College District

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 CCAP 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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o Assembly Bill 30 (Holden) College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP) Expansion. This legislation will extend the sunset on AB 288, College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP), as well as streamlines the administrative approval of agreements and student application requirements. SDUSD will consider a resolution in support of this bill at its April 9 meeting. The Boards expressed appreciation to the presenters: SDCCD Vice Chancellor Dr. Lynn Neault, SDUSD Executive Director Cheryl Hibbeln, City College President Dr. Ricky Shabazz, Mesa College President Dr. Pamela Luster, Miramar College Vice President Dr. Paulette Hopkins, SDUSD Directors Genevieve Clark and Al Love, SDCCD Deans Amertah Perman and Linda Woods, Faculty member Mary Kjartanson, and students Lavette Arciga, Ivonne Quintero, Natalie Espanol, and Kayla Vale Cruz.

GOALS FOR THE FUTURE Looking to the future, the two boards reviewed their 5-Year Strategic Goals, and established the following updated goals and areas of emphases for 2019-20.

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1. Create an accountability strategy that includes: • A clear message to students, parents, and the community that college and career readiness is the measure of accountability for SDUSD. • Professional development for K-12 teachers to focus on college and career preparedness.

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2019-20 Area of Emphasis • Work to ensure that every student in SDUSD completes a year of computer science courses. • Provide stronger outreach to parents in the high schools informing them of the San Diego Promise, as well as other financial aid available to college students. • Provide information to parents of elementary and middle school students regarding San Diego Promise and college affordability. • Create seamless pathways for College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP) students to the San Diego Promise Program.

2. Continue to track student outcomes data, including longitudinal data to track improvement over time, ensure a strong focus on Career Technical Program outcomes. 2019-20 Area of Emphasis

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• Survey students and parents to determine why they chose to enroll in College and Career Access Pathways courses. • Replicate successful programs at schools with high numbers of Promise students at high schools with lower numbers, particularly examining the success of students at Mira Mesa High School.

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• Disaggregate data for LGBTQ+ community as available.

• Share successful equity work/approaches across districts.

• Provide historical trends in each industry sector including the number of Career Technical credits earned via credit by exam, disaggregated by high school and industry sector.

• Increase students pursuing the Computer Science pathway including ADT degrees in Computer Science. 3. The Chancellor and Superintendent will collaborate on expanding opportunities for students in schools south of Interstate 8, including identifying and eliminating barriers to opportunities. 4. Continue expansion of College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP) programs, with special emphasis on programs at Crawford High School, Hoover High School, Lincoln High School, and Morse High School. Create clear career pathways for students that align with industry standards; and partner with employers that will support students through internships and mentoring programs. 2019-20 Area of Emphasis • Increase the percentage of dual enrollment students participating in CCAP program with a defined pathway to careers. • Examine the proportionality of Latinx and African American students in CCAP courses compared to the overall eligible SDUSD population. • Explore expansion of CCAP programs with an emphasis in Arts and Humanities and including Chicano/a and Black studies courses. 5. Make it possible for every eligible first time, full-time SDUSD graduate who wants to, to enroll in San Diego Promise program. 2019-20 Area of Emphasis • Expand support for Promise students including : • Creating a Promise club or other methods for social support opportunities; • Increasing book grants; and • Expanding counseling and support staff and services. 6. Collaborate to support undocumented students and/or parents to navigate the complexities of services and programs at both districts (“One-stop shop for Dreamers”). 2019-20 Area of Emphasis • Provide CCAP students access to college Dreamer Centers and services. 7. Continue to collaborate on legislation that impacts both K-12 and the community colleges individually, and collectively. 2019-20 Area of Emphasis • SDUSD Resolution in support of Assembly Bill 2 (Santiago) Second-Year Funding Promise Program. • SDUSD Resolution in support of Assembly Bill 30 (Holden) College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP) Expansion. • Use pending Legislative Analyst Office data on BA pilot program to advocate for additional bachelor’s degrees in Community Colleges.

Please note: Board meetings will be held at the District Office, Room 235/245, unless otherwise noted on the posted agenda. The agenda is available the Friday prior to the Board meetings on the District website at http://www.boarddocs.com/ca/sdccd/Board. nsf/Public. Campus Board meetings scheduled for Spring 2019 semester: April 18 (Continuing Education). Board Retreat: June 6.