[BHS etree] SCHOOL BOARD: Updates for May 5, 2004

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Contact: Mark Coplan publicinfo at berkeley.k12.ca.us

BUSD Board Updates from the meeting of May 5 of interest to Berkeley High
School:


1. Resolution for Expanded, Multi-purpose Playing Field on the Derby Street
Property
The Board voted to approve a resolution declaring
their support for pursuing the development of a
large multi-purpose athletic facility at East Campus
that would include a regulation sized baseball field.
Conference:

2.Discussion and Direction for a Tax Measure (BSEP)
The Board discussed the possibility of a Bridge
Measure to generate additional tax revenue of $6.5
million to $8 million to restore or enhance programs
effected by the poor state economy.  The Bridge
Measure would give the District the time needed to
develop a strategic plan over the next 18 months
so that implementation of it could coincide with the
current special tax in November, 2006.  More details
are available on the BUSD Web-site at:
www.berkeley.k12.ca.us

3. Presentation Regarding CAS Progress Reportand Future Course of Action
The Board received the annual presentation/update
on the progress of small school Communication Arts
and Sciences (CAS), and its action plan for the
upcoming years.




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Mark A. Coplan
Public Information Officer, BUSD
510-644-6320
Mark_Coplan at berkeley.k12.ca.us
Berkeley Unified School District
2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Berkeley, Ca 94704-1180
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