Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 12/11/2017 - 7:00 PM
Category: Business/Action Items
Type: Info/Action
Subject: 19.2 Conversion of Gateway Small Continuation High School into an Independent Study Campus
LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Goal:
Goal 1:
All students will receive a high quality education in a safe and welcoming environment with equitable and high expectations, access to technology, and instruction in the California State Standards that prepare them for college and career.
Policy:
Enclosure
File Attachment:
Gateway Board Presentation.pdf
independent studies Gateway.pdf
NEW CIS ADDENDUM.pdf
Summary: Horizons is proposing that Gateway Continuation High School be converted into an independent study campus within Horizons School. Gateway would be open to students in the Mt. Diablo Unified School District, particularly for Bay Point and Pittsburg students who live within the district boundaries. Independent Study is part of a multi-faceted approach, which includes individual meetings, small classes, online courses, opportunities to take classes at the comprehensive high school and community college, and participate in sports teams in our district. Current administrators at both sites would share the administration for Gateway and other programs within Horizons School.

Horizons School was developed more than 20 years ago to meet the needs of students in grades K-12, who are highly motivated to complete their studies in an alternative setting. Working closely with a teacher at the high school level, Horizons students are able to discuss and tailor their education to include their areas of interest. Horizons School has been WASC Accredited for many years and Gateway would be included in this accreditation. We are also UC/CSU A-G and NCIS approved.
Funding: N/A
Fiscal Impact No anticipated impact at this time.
Recommendation: Approve the Conversion of Gateway Small Continuation High School into an independent study campus.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Michele McKimmie - Administrative Assistant
Signed By:
Chris Holleran - Assistant Superintendent of High Schools
Signed By:
Dr. Nellie Meyer - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Cheryl Hansen Moved, Member Joanne Durkee seconded to approve the Original motion 'Approve the Conversion of Gateway Small Continuation High School into an independent study campus.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 5 - 0
   
Linda Mayo     Yes
Joanne Durkee     Yes
Cheryl Hansen     Yes
Brian Lawrence     Yes
Debra Mason     Yes