State and Federal Programs
Dr. Luz Elena Perez, Director
Thelma Stevenson, Program Manager
466 Moss Street, Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 934-8300 Office
(619) 427-6598 FAX
District English Learners Advisory Committee (DELAC)
President: Velia Rico-Ornelas Vice President: Ana Labrada Secretary: Antonia May
Attendance Secretary: Hilary Mejia Parliamentarian: Julia Mendoza
Thursday, March 16, 2017
9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
MINUTES
 =Present 2016-17 Reps.
 BVM: Rocio Sanchez-Rep.
 GJH: Maria Cecilia
BVM: Alma Coogan-Alt.
 BVH: Socorro Ceja-Last Yr. Rep.
BVH: Leticia Toscano-Last Yr. Alt
 Comm. Memb: Aurora Murillo-Clark
 Comm. Memb: Bertha Lopez
 CPM: Flor de Maria Escobar-Rep
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CPM: Maria del Carmen Sanchez-Alt.
CPM: Antonia Terrazas-Comm Rep.
CPH: Andrea Nuñez-Rep.
CPH: Wendy Sanchez-Alt.
CVM: Carolina Caldera-Rep.
CVM: Angela Sañudo-Alt.
CVM: Antonia May-Comm. Rep.
CVH: Miriam Cornejo-Rep.
CVH: Algis Reynoso-Alt.
ELM: Mariana Medina-Rep.
ELM: Isabel Vidrio-Alt.
ELH: Rafael De La Rosa- Rep.
ELH: Jennie Camacho-Alt.
ELH: Julia Mendoza-Comm. Rep
GJH: Alma Gomez-Rep.
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Castellanos- Alt.
GJH: Alma Fernandez-Comm.
Rep.
HTM: Hilda Rivera-Rep.
HTM: Alicia Angeles-Alt.
HTH: Silvia Medina-Rep.
MOM: Garbriela Ruano-Rep.
MOM: Reyna Nava SanchezAlt.
MOH: Maria Cervantes-Rep.
MOH: Ana Rodriguez-Alt.
MVA: Teresa Wulf-Rep.
MVA: Gabriela Becerra-Alt.
MVH: Flor Serna-Rep.
MVH: Tonantzin Vega-Alt.
MVH: Maide Pineiro-Comm.
Rep.
NCM: Cynthia Garcia-Rep.
NCM: Leticia Sanchez- Alt.
OLH: Ana Labrada-Rep.
OLH: Roberto Alcantara-Alt.
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ORH: Guadalupe Salazar-Rep.
ORH: Dora Lopez-Alt.
ORH: German Ana MariaComm. Rep.
OSS: Martha Ruiz-Torres-Rep.
OSS: Melissa Vargas-Alt.
PH: Maria Hernandez-Last Yr.
Rep.
RDM: Cristina Conde-Rep.
RDM: Felipe Manriquez-Alt.
SOM: Isabel Ceja-Rep.
SOM: Angelina Ramirez-Alt.
SOH: Onica Mora-Rep.
SOH: Adis Carrillo-Alt.
SUH: Hilary Mejia-Rep.
SUH: Carmen Gutierrez-Alt.
SUH: Alma Martinez-Comm.
Rep.
SYH: Velia Rico-Ornelas-Rep.
SYH: Pilar Davila-Alt.
Others present:
Hector Muñoz-CVH
Martha Carranza-GJH
Bertha Leyva-SUH
Claudia Garcia-HTM
Deb Morris-MVA
Carlos Siragusa-BVH
Lourdes Moran-ORH
Isaura Martinez-ORH
Martha Irene Garza-BVM
Karen Thompson-GRH
Hugo Martinez-MVH
Karla Ortega-SYH/MOM
Lynn Barker-SOM
Ana Maria Alvarez
Jose Lopez
Liza Reynoso-CVH
Isabel Velazquez-CPM
Carmen Flores
Esmeralda Gonzalez-CPH
Ines Fernandez-ELH
Claudia Castro-SYH
Maria Hernandez-CPH
Marisol Higareda-CVH
Mercedes Hernandez-MVA
After School Programs ▪ English Learner Programs ▪ Interpretation/Translation Services ▪ Title I
Sweetwater Union High School District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination based on age, gender, gender identity or expression,
or genetic information, sex, race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, marital or parental status, physical or mental
disability, sexual orientation; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these
actual or perceived characteristics. SUHSD Board Policy 0410
State and Federal Programs
Dr. Luz Elena Perez, Director
Thelma Stevenson, Program Manager
466 Moss Street, Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 934-8300 Office
(619) 427-6598 FAX
9:00-9:10 a.m.
(Action)
9:10-9:40 a.m.
9:40-10:00 a.m.
10:00-10:10 a.m.
10:10-10:20 a.m.
1. Call to order at 9:05 am.
 Welcome and pledge of allegiance.
 Quorum check (24/44 members).
2. Uniform Complaint Procedure:
Mr. Vernon Moore and Mr. Bob Hughes gave a presentation regarding the procedure
to file a Uniform Complaint.
They discussed the types of complaints
 Uniform Complaint: it occurs when students are bullied or discriminated
against or if they have a problem with a teacher. There cannot be any form
of retaliation against the student. It also focuses on certain programs
operated with federal or state funds, such as: homeless and foster youth,
adult education, special education, and the LCAP, this refers to when the
district is not following the LCAP as it was written.
 Williams complaint: this type of complaint can occur when there is a lack
of instructional material and books for students in the classrooms, or if the
classrooms are in bad shape or falling apart, immediate action would be
taken to solve the problem.
 Once a complaint is in writing it is categorized as a Uniform Complaint or
as a Williams Complaint, and they are compelled to investigate. They have
30 to 60 days to respond in writing, said response will include the steps
taken in the investigation and how the complaint was resolved. If you are
not satisfied with the outcome, you are free to submit an appeal. Also, if
you don’t agree with the outcome, you may request that the California
Department of Education review your complaint.
3. Questions :
1.-Who can I file a complaint with? First, if it’s a school related incident, contact
your school. They will ask if you contacted your school’s principal or AP. If so, what
was the outcome of the conversation, and why the matter was not resolved.
2.-How to submit a complaint?
o In writing by using the format available in the schools or on the school’s
website.
o Via email.
o Speaking with a district official.
4. Approval of the agenda for the March 16th, 2017.
Approval of the minutes for December, 2016, and January and February 2017.
The agenda was approved by:
Aurora Murillo (community) 1st motion.
Guadalupe Salazar (ORH) 2nd.
Discussion- no.
22 in favor.
0 opposed.
0 abstentions.
Due to corrections, the agenda for the December, 2016 and for the January and
February, 2017 meetings were not approved.
5. ELAC Reports
Vernon Moore y
Bob Hughes
Adís Carrillo (SOH):80 students were reclassified. There was a ceremony held in
their honor.
María Cecilia Castellanos (GJH): The PIQUE program will be offered at her site. It
consist of an eight week training at 8:30 a.m., and at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the
library.
Rocio Sanchez (BVM): 28 students were reclassified and 43% of them were from
After School Programs ▪ English Learner Programs ▪ Interpretation/Translation Services ▪ Title I
Sweetwater Union High School District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination based on age, gender, gender identity or expression,
or genetic information, sex, race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, marital or parental status, physical or mental
disability, sexual orientation; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these
actual or perceived characteristics. SUHSD Board Policy 0410
State and Federal Programs
Dr. Luz Elena Perez, Director
Thelma Stevenson, Program Manager
466 Moss Street, Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 934-8300 Office
(619) 427-6598 FAX
the Avid Excel program.
Socorro Ceja (BVH): Reclassification and budget plan.
10:20-10:27 a.m.
10:27-10:30 a.m.
10:30-11:29 a.m.
6. Open forum.
7. Public communication and announcements.
Chula Vista High School: Mano a Mano presented by Dr. Villarreal from April 3rd
to May 22nd
Velia Rico-Ornelas (SYH): shared information regarding a workshop offered by
Miriam Nenniger, psychologist, on April 26, to May, 2017.
8. Immigration topic
All schools
Jesus Navarro
Mr. Jesus Navarro spoke to the parents and gave a brief introduction in which he
spoke about his work experience as part of the SDPD and working with the San
Diego District Attorney’s Office. Mr. Navarro explained to the parents their rights
and important points that they need to understand, such as:
Things all citizens should know:
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Don’t sign documents you do not understand.
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Don’t open the door unless they have a search warrant signed by a judge
with the correct address and name of the person whose home is being
searched.
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You have the right to refuse to answer question to avoid self-incrimination,
just remember to be polite.
Mr. Navarro left his contact information so parents can go to their school sites and
inform everyone about the presentation offered to the public by de DA’s office,
there are various topics they can explore.
Questions:
Carolina Caldera (CVM): The D.A’s office of San Diego has a unit and they
reaching out to the community to help victims of violent crimes regardless of the
victim’s immigration status, crimes such as: kidnapping, sexual abuse, and fraud.
The crime must be a felony and the victim must work with the D.A’s Office to
prosecute the perpetrator.
Isabel Vidrio (ELM): Asked if there are educational workshops for youths? Yes,
there are youth workshops so they don’t get in trouble.
Dr. Janney informed parents regarding a letter that will be sent out to clarify any
doubts they might have regarding the topic of immigration. She shared that the
SUHSD Board of Trustees approved a resolution to make the schools a “Safe
Haven” along with three other points which will be shared during five forums
that will take place in five different schools in the district, they are: Otay Ranch
High School, Hilltop High, Sweetwater High, Castle Park High, and Southwest
High. Dr. Janney informed parents about the District’s excellent relationship
with the police departments of Chula Vista, National City, San Diego, and with
the Imperial Beach Sheriff’s Office. Dr. Janney thanked Mr. Navarro for his
presentation.
11:29-11:30 a.m.
9. Meeting adjourned at 11:40.
Velia Rico-Ornelas
After School Programs ▪ English Learner Programs ▪ Interpretation/Translation Services ▪ Title I
Sweetwater Union High School District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination based on age, gender, gender identity or expression,
or genetic information, sex, race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, marital or parental status, physical or mental
disability, sexual orientation; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these
actual or perceived characteristics. SUHSD Board Policy 0410