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Report on Alameda Recreation and Parks Department Partnerships with Alameda Unified School District
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To: Honorable Chair and Members of the Recreation and Park Commission
From: Amy Wooldridge, Recreation and Parks Director
Re: Report on Alameda Recreation and Parks Department Partnerships with Alameda Unified School District
BACKGROUND
At the May 13, 2021 Recreation and Parks Commission, Commissioners requested a report on the partnerships between the Alameda Recreation and Parks Department (ARPD) and Alameda Unified School District (AUSD).
DISCUSSION
The City of Alameda (City) and AUSD have a multitude of intersection of uses and two formal Joint Use Agreements (JUA).
One JUA is for the Bayport Park Recreation Center and a portion of the adjacent parking lot both of which are located on AUSD property and are available to AUSD for use. The park and Ruby Bridges Elementary School were built together and designed to complement uses for the community and students. The students use the athletic fields and playgrounds on a daily basis and the community uses the school campus blacktop area on weekday evenings and weekends. ARPD regularly programs after school and summer activities in the Bayport Recreation Center.
A second JUA is for the swim centers at Encinal High School and Alameda High School. The school district is responsible for maintenance of the swim centers and ARPD manages all scheduling for community organizations and AUSD aquatic teams. The City and AUSD equally share the total costs for operation of the swim centers. This JUA is currently under discussion and negotiation. One primary point is a request by the City to utilize both swim centers during weekday school hours for the public. Student safety must be a top priority and with Alameda High School, this can be readily accommodated since the swim center is a separate facility at the front of the school with separate entry/exit points from the campus. There are safety c...
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