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ROOSEVELT/WALKER JOINT USE PROJECT UPDATE o Mr. Dixon, Assistant Superintendent indicated plans were submitted to DSA for approval. He indicated construction will begin this summer and completion in April next year. 24 to 30 parking spaces will be added to the site. SAUSD /CITY PARTNERSHIP ON WI-Fl SYSTEM • Superintendent Miller indicated he heard from the Mayor that the City is interested in providing Wi -Fi to Santa Ana residents. He is interested in a joint use /shared interest on this proposal and what's to know where the committee wants to go. • Council member Reyna indicated the city is proceeding with installing Wi- Fi in City Hall and the Library. • City Manager Cavazos indicated the City Hall, Library and Downtown are looking at ways for City / SAUSD to partner on the fiber backbone for the common benefit. • Board member Palacio indicated if the technology is being set up to talk to the district. • City Manager Cavazos indicated "Yes" along with Downtown. • Board member Palacio asked how do we provide service to the residents at home. • Board member Iglesias indicated Cox has a grant to partner with school districts with good rates to reach out to families. GENERAL DISCUSSION • Joint Use c Discussed earlier. • Communication • Board member Palacio indicated we have an opportunity for collaboration on projects. We need to expand this communication to other areas. We don't know what each other are doing in the areas of Homeless shelter, Approval of agreement terminations, etc. The City's Neighborhood Association and the District's PTA need to communicate together. There needs to be a point of communication. • Ms. Lyon Strategic Communications Manager indicated we have provided coordinated meetings with the districts PIO on City messages. Council member Reyna talked about using the marquee. We also use the water bills to communicate along with other ways to improve communications. • Board member Palacio indicated when we have any significant changes; the city needs to call so the district understands issues. • Council member Tinajero indicated the School Superintendent and the City Manger are the key staff persons that need to communicate with each other including the PIO. • Board member Palacio indicated between now and next meeting we need to identify issues to discuss. • Council member Tinajero indicated when there is a policy meeting we need to communicate with each other. We meet every quarter, but if necessary and if the subject requires it we should call a special meeting to inform each other. City /School Joint Policy Meeting Page 4 January 26, 2015 13A -8