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email:jzhang@ucitymo.org The attached press release will run in the local Chinese Newspapers. As part of the School District’s Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP), the Parent & Community Advisory Council (PCAC) Meeting district will host a quarterly on Wednesday, February 18 from 6-8 PM. The CSIP outlines the goals of the district as it relates to academic achievement for all students; highly qualified teaching staff; facilities; support and instructional resources; parent and community involvement, and governance and administration. It is meant to be a working blueprint that will map the future direction of the District for the next five years. On the evening following the Bridges Across Racial Polarization PCAC meeting, the District will host on Thursday, February 19, from 6-8 PM. Bridges is an innovative program sponsored by FOCUS St. Louis that builds increased communication and understanding among people of various racial and ethnic backgrounds. Both meetings will feature a light meal or snacks and will take place at the McNair Administration Building at 8136 Groby Rd. To RSVP, call Daphne Dorsey, 290-4016. On February 10, the St. Louis Jefferson Solid Waste Management District notified us recycling education that we would receive $15,000 of the $41,500 we requested for . The money will not be available until after the start of the next fiscal year. The update on the recycling program requested by Council Member Price is attached. Metro After years of experiencing declining revenue, is no longer financially able to support the existing level of transit service. Effective March 30, 2009 MetroBus service will be reduced by 43%, MetroLink by 29%, and the van service transporting customers with disabilities, Metro Call-A-Ride, will be reduced by 15%. Should you have questions about the status of public transit in the St. Louis region you may contact Transit Information, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM– 7:00 PM at 231-2345 or many answers are available on the website at www.metrostlouis.org. Metro is currently working with civic leaders, business leaders, elected officials and other transit supporters to address the funding crisis that resulted in the loss of service in our area. Upcoming Meetings and Events: Thursday, February 19: 6:30 PM Civic Series, Public Works Monday, February 23: 5:30 PM Study Session, Council Rules and Procedures 6:30 PM Council Meeting Thursday, February 26: 6:30 PM Community meeting at Heman Community Center RE: Flood Mitigation Thursday, March 12: 6:30 PM Civic Series, Ethics, Conflict of Interest Monday, March 23: 5:30 PM Study Session, Purchasing Bidding Procedures 6:30 PM Council Meeting Monday, April 6: 5:30 PM Study Session 6:30 PM Council Meeting Monday, April 20: 5:30 PM Study Session 6:30 Council Meeting Thursday, April 23: Budget Meeting Canceled Monday, April 27: 6:30 PM Budget Meeting & Public Forum * Topics subject to change as schedules require.