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The Board of Trustees of the San Mateo County Community College District direct the College of San Mateo, Canada College, and Skyline College: 1.1. To continue to expand and promote their offerings of vocational training courses for students concurrently enrolled in local high schools. 1.2. To explore opportunities for offering college-level academic courses to be taught at high school sites. 1.3. To work with Jefferson Union High School District and South San Francisco Unified School District to establish a Middle College Program in conjunction with Skyline Community College.

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The Board of Trustees of the Jefferson Union High School District explore the feasibility of establishing a Middle College Program in conjunction with Skyline Community College.

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The Board of Trustees of the South San Francisco Unified School District explore the feasibility of establishing a Middle College Program in conjunction with Skyline Community College. Jefferson Union High School District Board of Trustees Jean E. Brink ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES – SERRAMONTE DEL REY Rachel P. Juliana 699 Serramonte Boulevard, Suite 100 Maria S. Luna Daly City, CA 94015-4132 David K. Mineta 650-550-7900 • FAX 650-550-7888 Thomas A. Nuris Michael J. Crilly Superintendent July 6, 2006 The Honorable Stephen M. Hall Judge of the Superior Court Hall of Justice 400 County Center, 2nd Floor Redwood City, California 94063-1655 Dear Judge Hall: I am writing in response to the High School and Community College Opportunities for Collaboration Report as requested by the 2005-06 Grand Jury: Issue: How can high school districts and the San Mateo Community College District work together to advance both vocational and academic opportunities for high school students? While the Jefferson Union High School District agrees with the recommendation, the point needs to be continually made to the Grand Jury that the resources of “Revenue Limit” districts like the Jefferson Union High School District are considerably less than those of the “Basic Aid” districts of this County. A Grand Jury analysis of this disparity would be startling and enlightening. The Jefferson Union High School District has had a strong relationship for many years with the San Mateo Community College District. We have several written and board approved agreements with Skyline College relating to current “2+2” programs in Business and Automotive Technology. These programs continue to serve many students. Additionally, plans have been made to host a number of community college taught courses on the Westmoor High School and Jefferson High School campuses beginning this fall. These classes include Mandarin, SAT Preparation and ELD Support Classes. The Grand Jury Report also recommends that high school districts and Skyline College explore the feasibility of establishing a Middle College Program. During a recent meeting of the high school district and Skyline College (June 22), both entities The Honorable Stephen M. Hall July 6, 2006 agreed to explore this possibility. It was, however, acknowledged that special funding that had allowed for such programs at Canada and College of San Mateo may no longer be available for program expansion. During the coming months the high school district and college will be scheduling a work group to examine the feasibility for our students. These responses, I believe, address the recommendations of the Grand Jury. If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 650-550-7969. Sincerely, Michael J. Crilly Michael J. Crilly Superintendent