President Scott started our meeting at 12:30 with his introduction and welcome to all.

 

Sheila led us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Songmaster Phil Armi gave us God Bless America.

 

Bert introduced Rotarians and visitors. Two Rotarians were from Los Altos: Dennis and Karen. Linda Wong, a member prospect was introduced and then Tom Moran.

 

Monique gave Foundation recognition to Tori, Bruce, and Sheila for their contributions.

 

Announcements: Thanks to Dennis Kobza for being 4fer for today

 

Dave passed around the sign-up sheet for those willing to usher at the CSAM music events on coming weekends. Dave also canvassed for those willing to be Bell-Ringers for the Salvation Army this December. Members agreed to provide participation.

 

 Next week there will be no noon Rotary meeting.  Instead, a gathering will be held at Tori’s home, 5:30 to 7:30 PM.

 

 Mentor Tutor Connection: High School is having an information open house at the District Office, on Wednesday, October 18th, 5:30 to 6:30 PM.

 

Next Board meeting is Thursday, October 19th, 5:15 PM at Villa Siena. Rotary District 5130 has a donation FIRE RELIEF FUND and information is at: www.larca5130.org

 

Today our speaker was Dr. Jeff Harding, Superintendent of the local High School District. His talk was about “Equity in Education” in which he explained the differences in student ability and outlook, depending on their socio-economic position.

 

 

The district, with the financial support of the MVLA Educational Foundation, is doing much to level the students with a boost for those in the lower levels. The biggest item may be the AVID program that is open to all focusing on kids who would be the first in their families to attend college and provides an extra class period for students with many enrichment parts. The district also faces a substantial growth to the current 4200 students with a likely increase in enrollment if the Mountain View North Bayshore growth occurs with its 1100 students.