Destination UCity Information
Over a five month period that began in July and ended in November 2008, several hundred staff members, parents and other stakeholders attended the Destination U. City Schools meetings to discuss issues related to four district imperatives – student achievement, finances, facilities and community and family involvement. Feedback generated from the meetings produced a number of recommendations aimed at moving the district forward and helping to define its future as an educational destination.
As a result of board approval, the district’s administration sought passage of a $53 million no tax rate increase bond issue in the April 2009 election. With significant community support, the bond issue passed. These funds will help finance the construction of two new schools on the sites where Barbara Jordan and Pershing Elementary Schools are currently located, as well as renovate several existing buildings. The recommendations also call for comprehensive academic reforms as well as new grade level configurations.
Archived Bond Issue Links and Information
Bond Issue Update April 2010 - UCHS Open House
Bond Issue Update March 2010
Bond Issue Update Nov. 2009
District breaks ground for new Barbara C. Jordan School on September 9
Destination U.City Schools - Proposition U - Bond issue Information
School Board Seeks April Passage of Zero-Tax Rate Increase Bond Measure for $53.6 Million Dollars
Archived Community Engagement Process Links
Board Approves Destination UCity Schools Recommendations (Dec. 16, 2008)
Final Recommendations
Most Frequently Asked “I Have A Question” Inquiries
Calendar/Syllabus
Facilitating Team
Definitions
State of the District: CES 1 Meeting Materials
Student Achievement: Becoming a Destination District - CES 2 Meeting Materials
Student Achievement: Grade Level Configurations - CES 3 Meeting Materials
Facilities - CES 4 Meeting Materials
Finance - CES 5 Meeting Materials
Review - CES 6 Meeting Materials
Archived Transition Letters from the Superintendent
Elementary Transition Plan Letter (May 19, 2010)
Administrative Reorganization Letter (May 14, 2010)
Administrative Reorganization Letter (April 16, 2010)
