we went over the structure of how the money is distributed but not so much, how we planned to spend it. and i think that one of the biggest things that we need to do because we already you know, for instance, we are not going to as the superintendent said that we are not going to sit down and develop a whole different structure or process for community input like for everybody other community in the state is doing that, we do have to monitor how the structure we have already is being effective in that regard, do they have the right materials and are they talking about what is going to go into the el cap which we don't know, how could they so far. i think that we have some

beginning steps, but we should think specifically plan something about what the step is. >> superintendent? >> yes, i want to echo what commissioner wynns said about the process going forward and i have always seen the materials that california school board association has developed in the phenomenal and they are great resources. and so, just in terms of perspective, i also want to remind us that because we have had a weighted student formula now and the equity has been the lens of which we allocated resources even when there was no resources we use the lens of equity for the allocation and distribution of our resources we are in many respects father ahead than many of our colleagues across the state of california and so while this feels new to many folks, it is actually kind of part of the process that we had in place for a number of years in san francisco. and that notwithstanding, do i think that it is important to

engage the public to understand what may or may not change as we go foe ward and i would also add that our school quality improvement system is where are much aligned with the governor's lcsf, and so we are seeing actually this alignment, and this converse ans, and if you will, of the federal accountability, the state accountability, and our district accountability, all falling in line around this lens of equity that we talked about as well and that it is a worthy conversation to have. and the only other piece that i would add into this conversation is that there has been a number of questions from the community, around assessments this year. and as you know there have been changing dictates about what assessments will be in place, and they almost change daily. but we would like to bring a discussion in public in january as well. and not a very long

conversation, but just to update the public about what is it in terms of accountability and assessments that we will be pursuing in the district this year and how that relates to preparing our students and our teachers and our administrators around embracing the new, sbac assessments that are coming down the road and we want to start previewing that with our students and teachers so that that is not totally new information. or a totally new experience for our students, when they have to take these computer generated and computer assisted assessments. so we want to have that conversation in the public as well and so it all fits together and so i want to thank the board for bringing this topic up because this is very pertinent as we move forward in the new school year, or the new... >> and if i could say one other thing, i am wondering if we, this is sort of a rules committee budget, committee issue. i would like to request that the board, that the staff come up with a plan about testifying

at the state board of ed, because you know, it is a very delegate situation, you have a huge array of civil rights groups saying that going to the state board of ed before anybody has done anything and saying, all of this money and all of us who are advocates and every school district who is an advocate for local control and saying okay give us a chance to say or see how we are going to do this and have relied on the extremely expert testimony of our associations, like csba, and they have all been and everybody has said that they have been wonderful. but, i just think we should be prepared to go up there and maybe you, and deputy and superintendent lee or whatever and say here is what we are doing and let us do this, this is what is good about what is in the regulations and see what happens and trust us because that is what this is supposed

to be and it will help the state board of ed to make a wise decision. >> yes? >> so, i am on a 6:00 flight tomorrow morning, to gay lord convention center in texas. truly excited i know. and so, anybody want to come? anybody? >> so i have been invited to the avid, blueprint on the success for our urban leaders convening to talk about the success of college readiness and preparing first generation and under served students for college. and one piece that i think that is exciting that i want to be able to come back and share is having a conversation with it is so exciting, about the african american male initiative and what avid is doing with their development project. which has been fully funded and

so it will be interesting thoughts on what we can bring back in particularly with the work that we have been doing around the same issues. >> thank you. >> okay, any other reports from board members? >> yes. >> i want to mention that commissioner haney and i went out to the grand opening of the garden at woodside learning center. and it was very impressive and most impressive was that the students at the log cabin actually made the wood planters and the benches. and so which makes me think that we should connect them or actually to the city build or something after they leave, because it is excellent work. and it was a very cold day, but, it was a great celebration. >> thank you. >> okay.

so we will now move on to item t. report of closed session actions. and closed session actions of november 26, the board of education by a vote of 7 ayes approved one administrator. and close td session of november 19, the board of education by a vote of five, and two absent and denied the grade appeal for one grade change for one high school student. >> the board of education by a vote of five ayes and two absent, approved the contract haney, and maufas. >> case number, 20130862, the board of education by the vote of five ayes and two absent, give the authority of the district to pay up to the stipulate you lated amount.

and closed session actions of december 9th, the board of education by a vote of 7 ayes approved the expulsion of one high school student and a vote of 6 ayes and one abstain, approved the settlement regarding pending litigation items and student support service and investigation and designates the general county on the agreement. >> item u on informational items, the staff report on informational notice of classified personnel transaction and we have two, acknowledgments, in tonight's adjournment. and since commissioner wynns is not in the room we will begin with commissioner maufas. >> thank you. >> president norton. >> the board of education, and the san francisco unified school district want to extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of kenawalker who at

22 years of age was killed on sunday, december first in the san francisco bay view district. he went to precidio preschool, argon elementary and roosevelt middle school and lincoln high schools sxl on to city college. mckein. na will be missed as he leaves behind his father and mother and his mother is one of our employees of our early education sites, two of them and an older brother, and everybody knows him as ob and his older sister obma and as well as scores of family and friends. and all attend, jones memorial united methodist church and all of the children, went through our san francisco public schools. his sister who has sent me this message to tell us about her little brother.

the thing about life is that it highlights how ironic everything is. this came especially to be true with the death of my brother. ekena a child of nigeria parents was a proud san franciscan through and through and he was complex in a simple way. he had a range of passions, he was a sport and fitness fanatic a music make and her a great conversationalist and a thought provoker. he was also big on the idea that family was the most important thing that anyone could have. he was extremely supportive brother and a loving son and a dotting cousin and a very respectful nephew, his relationships with friends evolved into brotherhood and sister hood which is the way

that he considered friends as family. the ichronic thing about his death is that he has shown us what family really means our church family, our neighborhood family, our san francisco family, work family, school family, and even stranger family, have come together to show their love for ekenna, he lived each day of his life creating meaningful relationships with those around him. his legacy of love and loyalty, will continue to live on. and that was sent to me by his sister. i just want everyone to know in the san francisco community that services are schedule for saturday, december 21st at jones noirm united methist church 1975 post street. and the corner of styner, the

viewing from 12 to one p.m. and the services will become immediately following that viewing. thank you. >> thank you, commissioner maufas. and now we have another acknowledgment for tonight's adjournment, wynns. >> thank you. so, we would like to adjourn the meeting in memory of elizabeth deovin who served on the board of education from 1981 to 1993, and was elected three times and served as president and in 1988. she was born in 1930 in colombia missouri and attended the university of missouri and met her husband, robert there and was an elementary school teach ner florida and then in 1957 they moved to san francisco. she was involved with community organizations all of her life, and she was dedicated to things which in those days were not

ubiquitus in the community, early childhood education, mental health services and one of the first supporters of the development of hospice and the services for aids and hiv patients and was, actually along with her close friend, the creator of the children's network of children services and the idea that there ought to be a group that worked together to coordinate the services for children and families. and she was actually the, she was the president of the san francisco mental health association, and really you could read you this list of all of the things that she served on, she was a community volunteer and lead foremany, many years. and i, and she remained, and actually, it says here that she was an adviser to the children

center and the woman's alcoholic center and center for young disabled adults and on and on and that was her legacy that she was a dedicated community volunteer all of her adult life. >> she actually her husband predeceased her by several years and she died on november 15th of this year. and i was able to represent us at her funeral a few weeks ago and to i mean that i was, i attended many, many, and i never served with her, but i came to the board meetings for years when she was a active member of the board and a supporter of many of the causes that i was dedicated to, parents being involved in schools and trying to develop the infrastructure to support the parpts and i want to express my personal and the boards sympathy to her family.

thank you. >> thank you. and meeting adjourned. >> hello, i am with the recreation and parks department. we are featuring the romantic

park location in your backyard. this is your chance to find your heart in santa and cisco with someone special. -- san francisco with someone special. our first look out is here at buena vista park, a favorite with couples and dog walkers. both have a significant force. a refreshing retreat from urban life. the romantic past that meander up and down the park under pines and eucalyptus. hang out in this environment and you might see butterflies it, fennel, and then the lines. -- dandelions.

is ada accessible. public transit is plentiful. we have conquered the steps, we have watched the dogs, and we have enjoyed a beautiful view. this is a place to take someone special on a romantic stroll and enjoyed a beautiful look out. welcome to corona heights located in the heart of this district. it offers a view of the downtown skyline, the bay bridge, and the east bay. it is one of the best kept secrets in the city. it is hardly ever crowded. on any given day, you will run into a few locals. , bought a 37 bus to get there without any parking worries.

for legged friends can run freely. there is also a patch of grass for the small box. >> it is a great place. it is a wonderful place to have these kinds of parks. that dog owners appreciate it. >> take time to notice of the wildfires that are on the grassland and keep your head out on the lookout for hawks and other bird life. be sure to take your camera and be prepared to take a view of the city will not forget. it has a beautiful red rock formations. you could watch the sunrise over the bay. this is another one of our great lookouts. we are at mount davidson. 928 feet. this is the place for you to bring someone special.

to not forget that dogs and enjoy all of the pathways and greenery that surrounds you. it provides a peaceful oasis of open space and great hiking trails. the spectacular view offers a perfect place to watch the sunrise or sunset with someone you love. >> it is a good place to get away from the hectic life of the city. come up here and listen to nature, i get some fresh air. that view is fantastic. >> where sturdy shoes. hikers get the feeling of being in a rain forest. mount davidson is also a great place to escape the noise and the bustle of the city. take the 36 bus and it will drop you at the entrance. it is quite a hike to the top

but the view is worth every step. this is the place to bring that someone special. golden gate park's largest body of water is an enchanting place. is a popular spot for paddling around in boats, which can be rented. created in 1893, it was designed for these your boating -- for leisure boating. it is named for the wild strawberries that once flourished. there is also a waterfall, two bridges, and trails the climb to the summit, the highest point at more than four hundred feet.

you can catch glimpses of the western side of the city that make this hilltop a romantic look out. for public transit, i take the n train. the lad the ad -- lake is ada accessible. watch many ducks, swans, and siegel's. -- seagulls. it is a great place to stroll and sail away. many couples come here to take a ride around a lake, going under the bridges, passing the chinese pavilion and the waterfall. for a quiet getaway, making for a memorable and magical experience. located on 19th avenue, this

growth is the place to where you're hiking boots, bring the family and the dog because it has so much to offer you and your loved ones. it is a truly hidden gem in the city. the park is rich with eucalyptus trees. long paths allow you to meander, perfect for a dog walking in a wooded environment. >> i enjoy the history. the diversity of nature that exists in such an urban city, concrete streets, cars, we have this oasis of the natural environment. it reminds us of what the history was. >> there is a section for dogs and plenty of parking. transit is available on the 28 bus to get you very easily.

the part is ada -- park is ada accessible. it is also a natural lake. this is your chance to stroll around the lake and let the kids run free. it also has many birds to watch. it is a place to find and appreciate what you -- a wonderful breath of fresh air. come and experience in this park and enjoy the people, picnics, and sunshine. this is a lovely place to take a stroll with your loved ones. in the middle of pacific heights, on top of these hills, it offers a great square, a peaceful beauty, large trees and grass and greenery.

it features tables and benches, a playground, restaurants, and tennis courts. there are plenty of areas for football and picnics. it is very much a couple's park. there are many activities you can experience together. stroll on the pathways, bring your dog, or just picnic at one of the many tables and enjoy all that it has to offer together. many couples find this is a perfect park to throw down a blanket and soak up the sun. it is a majestic place that you can share with someone you chairs. lafayette park is also easily accessed from the 47, 49, and 90 buses. it is ada accessible.

we are here at the historic palace of fine art in the marina district. originally built for the 1950's exposition, the palace is situated on san francisco's number waterfront. it is ada accessible and is reached by the 28, 30, and 91 bus lines. set against the reflecting waters of the lagoon and eucalyptus trees, the palace is one of san francisco post most -- san francisco's most romantic spots to relax with that special someone while listening to the water and gazing at the swans. a beautiful to view from many locations along the mattoon, an ideal place to -- all -- lagoon,

an ideal place to walk with a loved one. reservations for weddings are available at sfrecpark.org. discarding contains plants referred to by william shakespeare's plays and poems. welcome to the shakespeare garden here in the famous golden gate park. located near the museum and the california academy of sciences, the garden was designed by the california spring blossom and wildfilower association. here is a truly enchanting and tranquil garden along a path behind a charming gate. this garden is the spot to woo

your date. stroll around and appreciate its unique setting. the gorgeous brick walkway and a brick wall, the stone benches, the rustic sundial. chaired the part -- share the bard's word hundred famous verses from a shakespearean plays. this is a gem to share with someone special. pack a picnic, find a bench, and enjoy the sunshine, and let the whimsical words of william shakespeare and floats you and your loved one away. this is one of the most popular wedding locations and is available for reservations. take a bus and have no parking worries. shakespeares' garden is ada accessible. located at the bottom of this

hill, it is a secret garden with an infinite in captivating appeal. carefully tucked away, it makes the top of our list for most intimate pyknic setting. avoid all taurus cars and hassles by taking a cable car. or the 30, 45, or 91 bus. the garden was designed by thomas church in 1957. grow old with me, the best is yet to be is inscribed on a sundial. it is anchored by twin white gazebos and flowers that bloom year-round. this is the place to tell

someone special or the place to declare the commitment you two share. weddings and the event reservations are available for this adorable hidden gem. we know there are many other romantic parks in san francisco. we hope you have enjoyed this torre of lookouts, picnics, and strolls that are available every day. until next time, do not forget to get out and play. for more information about reserving one of these romantic locations or any other location, call 831-5500. this number is best for special events, weddings, picnics, and the county fair buildings. or for any athletic field, call 831-5510. you can write us at --

or walk in and say hello. and of course you can find more information moresfrecpark.org. -- >> 2013 meeting of the san francisco municipal transportation agency board of directors and parking authority commission. please read the roll. >> director byrningman. >> present. >> director heinicke is anticipated. >> director lee. >> lee present. >> director nolan. >> present. >> director rbi keis present. >> mr. chairman, directors you have a quorum. announce of prohibition of sound producing devices during meeting and please be advised ringing of