1. City of Santa Clara Challenge Team
September 14, 2016
Laura Clendaniel

2. Goals
Actively support the well-being of children and families in Santa Clara.
Nurture and facilitate valuable community relationships.
Engage community members.
Connect
Collaborate
Discuss challenges
Share resources
Reduce duplication of services

3. One child Children in Our City Santa Clara Unified School District
26,000 children call the City of Santa Clara home
52% of Santa Clara families speak a language other than English at home
Santa Clara Unified School District
Over 15,000 students
Over 6,00 students are eligible to receive free or reduced lunches
Of 3rd graders, 54% are proficient in math by grade level
Of 7th Graders, 33.9% are overweight or obese
There is 1 school counselor for every 992 students

4. Challenge Team Format Meetings: 2nd Wednesday of the month
12:00-1:30 PM
Food!
Introductions
Presentation 1
Presentation 2
Announcements
Bring friends and bring flyers!

5. Laura Clendaniel
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