Agenda - 09-29-2016 - 1-4 Joint Meeting Abstract BOCC, CHCCS, OCS

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4. Discussion of School Related Topics Discussion of information provided by both School Systems on the following topics: Demographic Challenges, including concentrations of Free and Reduced Lunch; Enrollment Growth; Teacher Hiring Summary; and Legislative Update. Attachment 4a: OCS Free and Reduced Lunch Eligibility Attachment 4b: OCS 10-Year Student Ethnicity Comparison Attachment 4c: OCS Legislative Class Size Impact and Teacher Hiring Update Attachment 4d: CHCCS Demographic Changes Attachment 4e: CHCCS Teacher Hiring Update Attachment 4f: CHCCS Elementary Class Size Changes FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact tied directly to the discussion at this work session. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to this agenda item: GOAL: ENABLE FULL CIVIC PARTICIPATION Ensure that Orange County residents are able to engage government through voting and volunteering by eliminating disparities in participation and barriers to participation. GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND INEQUITY The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color; religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic status. GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their dependents. GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries, gang activity, substance abuse and domestic violence. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Boards discuss the issues noted and provide direction to staff, as appropriate.