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REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 14, 2009 Whereas,competing schools must place in Indiana’s upper quartile (25%) in student attendance rates, mathematics proficiency scores, language arts proficiency scores, and passing percentage of language arts and mathematics; plus must meet all “Adequate Yearly Progress” (AYP) standards promulgated under the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) federal statute; and Whereas, the South Bend Common Council notes that Kennedy Primary Academy located at 609 North Olive Street, South Bend, Indiana, provides an academically challenging curriculum which extends beyond the requirements of the Indiana Academic Standards by focusing on a child-centered environment which emphasizes critical thinking strategies and state-of-the-art technology for intellectual exploration by students and educators; and Whereas, as a new academic year begins, the South Bend Common Council is proud to acknowledge that South Bend Community School Corporation’s Kennedy Primary Academy is listed among Indiana’s Four Star Schools with the following scores: 75 Math T-Score 0.9815 Attendance 72 Eng/LA T-Score 94 Percent Pass Both Now, Therefore, be it resolved, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: Section I. On behalf of all of the citizens of the City of South Bend, Indiana, the Common Council hereby publicly commends and congratulates all of the students, teachers, academic and support staff of Kenney Primary Academyof the South Bend Community School Corporation for its academic excellence as an Indiana Four Star School, and wishes all of these individuals the very best in the 2009-2010 school year. Section II With the dawn of a new school year, the South Bend Common Council encourages all students, educators and parents in the City of South Bend, Indiana, to dedicate their efforts to working together to surpass the “Indiana Department of Education Vision” which provides that: “The academic achievement and career preparation of all Indiana students will be the best in the United States and on par with the most competitive countries in the world”. Section III . This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Council and approval by the Mayor. st s/Derek D. Dieter, 1 District s/Al “Buddy” Kirsits, At Large nd s/Henry Davis, Jr., 2 District s/Timothy A. Rouse, At Large rd s/Thomas LaFountain, 3 District s/Karen L. White, At-Large th s/Ann Puzzello, 4 District th s/Dr. David Varner, 5 District th s/Oliver J. Davis 6 District s/Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney th Attest: Adopted this 14 day of September, 2009 s/John Voorde, City Clerk s/Stephen J. Luecke, Mayor of South Bend 2