1. Board of Education Meeting May 15, 2018
Houston School Facility Houston School and Joe Serna, Jr. Charter School
Board of Education Meeting
May 15, 2018

2. Background Houston School facility is under utilized
A change in facility use is necessary
Close school and relocate students - not explored as an option
Move students to other locations and use site for different program(s)
Use facility in a different manner while keeping Houston students at site – current discussion
Board acknowledges the parents’ desire to keep students at Houston.
Board prefers to make better use of facility while keeping Houston students on the campus.
Board acknowledges facility needs at current Serna site.

3. Benefits to Housing Houston and Serna on Houston Campus
Houston students remain at the site
Houston families have the opportunity to choose a dual language program
Provides appropriate space for Serna students
Serna School brings programs/activities to Houston
Facility upgrades benefit all students on site
Opportunities for additional community activities

4.
Develop procedure for Houston families interested in Serna enrollment
Schedule visits for Houston families to Serna to see program
Joint event for Houston and Serna communities
Identify events/activities that would benefit both schools
Assemblies
Community events
Facility improvements
Enrichment activities

5.
Develop plan for one year of transportation from Serna to Houston
Identify after school program options
Create a Planning Team
Houston and Serna staff and parents
Review updates on facilities
Identify potential challenges and solutions
Continue to meet after the move to work on any concerns

6. Facility Modification Update