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style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>Dear Families, <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>As School Board members, the
start of a new school year is as exciting for all of us as it is for you.
We want to take an opportunity to welcome you to a new school year and
share some of what we will be focused on this year. With the
implementation of <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">California</st1:place></st1:State>'s
new way of funding schools, and the new set of new academic standards,
this will be a year of exciting transitions. We look forward to hearing
from you and keeping you informed about our work. We plan to offer
more opportunities for family and community engagement, because student
success depends on all of us working together.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>Our new superintendent, Dr.
Donald Evans, officially joined us in July. His new energy, creative
thinking, and expertise in curriculum and instruction, and in particular
the new Common Core State Standards, come at the right time for <st1:City
w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Berkeley</st1:place></st1:City>. He has
already been rolling up his sleeves, and getting up to speed with all
that we are doing for our students. Soon you will hear more about
opportunities to meet him as he visits schools, attends community events,
and holds town hall meetings to get to know our community.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in'><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>The new <a
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Control Funding Formula</span></font></a> (LCFF) for K-12 public
education in <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">California</st1:place></st1:State>
was approved by the legislature this summer. The formula provides base
funding for each student by grade level and additional funds for every
English learner, foster youth, or student from a low-income family. While
this new formula is more equitable, and we think it is a good thing for
students, overall <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">California</st1:place></st1:State>
is still underfunding public education. Our current budget projections
indicate that it will take several years before our schools return to the
level of state funding we received in 2007-08, before the recession
caused reductions in education funding.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:3.75pt;margin-right:0in;
margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in'><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>On a national level, most
states have now adopted the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), outlining
what students need to know and be able to do at each grade level. This
means that children across the nation will be taught and assessed on the
same educational standards in order to better prepare them for college
and career. Our teachers and principals have jumped in with enthusiasm
and have shown their commitment to having these new standards support our
students. They are working in teams to incorporate new curriculum and
teaching materials, participating in workshops, and developing new lesson
plans. The goal is to fully implement the Common Core in 2014-15.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in'><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>The Common Core State
Standards stress critical thinking, hands-on learning, more technology,
and in-depth practice of the key skills students need at each grade
level. There is a strong emphasis on analysis, problem solving, and on
the importance of reading more non-fiction materials in all subject
areas. Academic language helps students access and engage with rigorous
course content, and will be taught in English as well as in social
studies, and reinforced with vocabulary and writing in science and math.
In math, students will be expected to not only solve a problem, but also
articulate both orally and in writing how they reached their solutions.
This year at Back-to-School Night, every school will share more with
families about the new standards. We encourage you to visit the <a
href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=0017t4Ldjo-Hj8Cuek3W0n5Jk66SwQtODWIVMwdZYfQurjFBhrBc3o28pGK_hq3COmEIjWBi7Hq2jBqlkL6fqmiqTlGhzJ6j4wVEzWlsXB0yBBKCQS08BLnOS4YM7kSnhR_HwCPk1DPB9PQVQJVJWfhxJuy2kY7u_VQw-HSe3vRDlzc9do47aEN_G2bKvkuWSIKxOOVVJNTHgymiXkqaSpJSgQVJlzn2sa-chN_E0AWPwA="
target="_blank" shape=rect><font color="#3366ff"><span style='color:#3366FF'>school
district website to find some helpful internet links for
parents/guardians about the Common Core</span></font></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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margin-bottom:3.75pt;margin-left:0in'><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>In the coming months we will
share more about current initiatives to strengthen our schools. You
can look forward to more information on:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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Accelerated Academic Achievement of African American Students <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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margin-bottom:3.75pt;margin-left:0in'><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>* Master
Plan for English Language Learners<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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margin-bottom:3.75pt;margin-left:0in'><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>*
Consolidation of the Two Way Immersion program <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>*
District-wide Safety Plan<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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margin-bottom:3.75pt;margin-left:0in'><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>* Smarter
Balanced Assessments<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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margin-bottom:3.75pt;margin-left:0in'><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>* Cooking
and Gardening <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in'><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>* Buildings
and Facilities <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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margin-bottom:3.75pt;margin-left:0in'><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>As you see, there is much to
work on together. Please join us at board meetings, use our public
comment period to offer input on our work, and reach out to us via email
or in person at school and district events. You will also see our liaison
schools listed next to our names below.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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margin-bottom:3.75pt;margin-left:0in'><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in'><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>Once again, our warm welcome
to new and returning families in this new school year! <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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margin-bottom:3.75pt;margin-left:0in'><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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margin-bottom:3.75pt;margin-left:0in'><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>Karen Hemphill, School Board
President <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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margin-bottom:3.75pt;margin-left:0in'><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>Josh Daniels, School Board
Vice President <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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margin-bottom:3.75pt;margin-left:0in'><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>Beatriz Leyva-Cutler, School
Board Clerk <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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margin-bottom:3.75pt;margin-left:0in'><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>Judy Appel, School Board
Director <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in'><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>Julie Sinai, School Board
Director <br>
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<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:3.75pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center'><strong><b><font
size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>Board
Member Email Addresses & Liaison Schools:</span></font></b></strong><font
size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:3.75pt;margin-right:0in;
margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in'><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>Karen Hemphill: <a
href="mailto:karenhemphill@berkeley.net" target="_blank" shape=rect>karenhemphill@berkeley.net</a><br>
<st1:State w:st="on">Washington</st1:State>, BHS, B-Tech, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Berkeley</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Adult</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">School</st1:PlaceType></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>Josh Daniels: <a
href="mailto:joshdaniels@berkeley.net" target="_blank" shape=rect>joshdaniels@berkeley.net</a><br>
LeConte, Emerson, Willard<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in'><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>Beatriz Leyva-Cutler: <a
href="mailto:beatrizleyvacutler@berkeley.net" target="_blank" shape=rect>beatrizleyvacutler@berkeley.net</a><br>
Cragmont, <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Thousand Oaks</st1:place></st1:City>,
Rosa Parks, Preschools<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in'><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>Judy Appel: <a
href="mailto:judyappel@berkeley.net" target="_blank" shape=rect>judyappel@berkeley.net</a><br>
Malcolm X, <st1:City w:st="on">Oxford</st1:City>, <st1:place w:st="on">Jefferson</st1:place>,
King<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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margin-bottom:3.75pt;margin-left:0in'><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>Julie Sinai: <a
href="mailto:juliesinai@berkeley.net" target="_blank" shape=rect>juliesinai@berkeley.net</a><br>
John Muir, <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Berkeley</st1:place></st1:City>
Arts Magnet, Longfellow, BHS<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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