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117 Mr. Jim Dunbar, of the City School Administration, stated that there had been no donations. Dr. Mooney stated that a campaign was planned for early spring to raise funds for a sculpture. Dr. Vincent Cibbarelli, Supereintendent of City Schools, gave an enrollment update: 4,632 students are enrolled which is 58 fewer than projected, with lower enrollment in the elementary schools and higher enrollment in middle and high schools. Dr. Cibbarelli stated additional staff was added at Johnson Elementary School but no extra funds were needed due to funds available from the Charlottesville-Albemarle Technical Center. Dr. Cibbarelli stated that the schools are focusing on the slogsns "Taking Action for EXcellence," or doing all that can be done to help students succeed at school, and "No Failing Students," or stressing that the goal is that all students should be able to achieve near or at grade level. Dr. Cibbarelli added that there is a growing trend of students who are hard to teach and that many students who fail have the ability to succeed. Dr. Cibbarelli listed the following new programs: 1) involvement of the Monticello Area Community Action program at Charlottesville High School, 2) English for high-ability and slow-performing students, 3) expansion of Quest, 4) shared guidance function with Piedmont Virginia Community College, 5) guidance counselors in elementary schools, 6) new science program, 7) enrichment programs, 8) computer programs, 9) in-service training to improve teaching, 10) pre-school program for kids-at-risk, and 11) parent education program. Dr. Pete Eberhart, Assistant Superintendent of City Schools, stated that an early morning study hall program has begun to help athletes with educational problems. Dr. Cibbarelli stated that a teacher evaluation process has begun using an evaluation model as a frame of reference. Dr. Cibbarelli added that principals have increased their observance of teachers using this model and it has proven valuable in improving teacher techniques. Dr. Cibbarelli stated that while the career ladder has been studied, he felt it needed to be more finely tuned before it could be implemented. Ms. Alicia Lugo, School Board Chairman, stated that the Board has been discussing ways to enhance teacher performance and give recognition. Dr. Cibbarelli stated a collaborative effort with the teachers and the University of Virginia School of Education, a pilot program in the State, has begun which involves teachers becoming adjunct professors working with University of Virginia students. Mr. Dunbar stated that twelve community performances have been scheduled for the Charlottesville High School Performing Arts Center, that a brochure has been sent out about the Center, and advertising will begin soon. Dr. Cibbarelli stated that the transfer of school bus service to the City had worked well and that there had been good cooperation between the Transit System and the schools. ~~~ng was adjourned. ~ ~~___~_i ......