HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 16,361RESOLUTION NO. 16,361
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NATIONAL CITY SUPPORTING UNIFICATION OF
NATIONAL CITY'S SCHOOLS INTO THE
NATIONAL CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the City of National City takes great pride
in the schools of our community and cares a great deal about
our young students; and
WHEREAS, the proposed unification of National City's
schools into the National City Unified School District would
benefit the students of National City by forming a cohesive,
K-12 system that would provide continuity for all students;
and
WHEREAS, unification would provide for a more
manageable district of 11,000 students, a number that fits the
state guidelines for an ideal -sized district of 10,000 to
15,000; and
WHEREAS, unification would provide local control of
National City's secondary schools where now there are no
National City representatives on the Sweetwater Union High
School District Board; and
WHEREAS, unification would increase the revenue limit
for National City schools, improving funding for National City
schools; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of National City have clearly
indicated their support for unification in a San Diego County
Office of Education survey by a margin of almost three to one;
and
WHEREAS, more than 2,400 registered voters of National
City signed petitions calling for unification during two one -
day drives.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of
the City of National City, that the City Council does hereby
support unification and the formation of the National City
Unified School District.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council urges
the San Diego County Committee on School District Organization
to vote to approve the petition presented by the citizens of
National City and to recommend a "yes" vote to the California
State Board of Education.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 23rd day of October, 1990.
George H. Waters, Mayor
ATTEST:
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LAnne
Peoples, Cit Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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George H. Eiser, III
City Attorney
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