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Joint School Board No. 623/City Council Work Session Monday,June 26,2012 Page 13 At the suggestion of Dr. Thein, City Councilmembers and staff were invited to participate in the School District's diversity training. School Board Member Azer referenced the City's strategic plan and community engagement efforts, and suggested taking advantage of those cultural liaisons already identified as good leaders for those areas with problem multi-family housing and neighborhood issues. Councilmember Willmus suggested that Ms. Azer's suggestion was definitely something to build on, especially as the City discussed and considered rental licensing and beyond; using those liaisons as a tool for those discussions. Mayor Roe concurred, noting that connections into those communities through both the School Board and City Council and respective staffs by comparing notes and community contacts could provide an informal flow of information on things that needed work, prior to it moving up to the policy makers. School Board Member Edstrom asked that the current high school youth leadership program not be lost in the shuffle; since it provided a huge opportunity for that leadership to bubble up in high school students, and created various alliances initiated by students to better understand their respective cultures and build broader understanding (e.g. restorative justice program at the high school level). Ms. Edstrom suggested that there were ways for expansion beyond the high school and also get young people engaged in the community; and add to their grass roots sup- port and focus on leadership at staff and board levels, as well as youth. School Board Member Langston concurred with the way the discussion and direction was moving; noting the significant partnerships and learning among groups; opining that she would like to see that as a priority, since the more diversity was understood, the better the community and school district could be represented. School Board Member Majerus suggested that the District and City Communications Depart- ment staff develop and community those partnership opportunities to the Board and City Council; and provide leads for resources for the community. Councilmember Pust asked that the City's HRA staff be included as well. Dr. Thein noted that the last facility study for the District had been performed in 1992, and as things continue to age, the District would be force to make decision and keep the lines of community open, including any potential changes in facilities or outdoor space to ensure safe, efficient facilities are available to the District as well as the City. Dr. Thein noted that those discussions would be coming forward in the near future. Mayor Roe advised that the City had already gone through that process over the last year through their review of Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) needs over the next twenty(20) years; and noted that it was currently considering an Asset Management Software program to manage