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REGULAR MEETINGNOVEMBER 27, 2006 <br />Whereas, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, is proud to <br />recognize that the Board of Directors of The Crossing Educational Centers have <br />established private alternative schools for the hundreds of youth who struggle in a normal <br />school environment; and <br />Whereas, the Council notes that currently there are Crossing Educational Centers <br />located at: <br />The Crossing Café 1202 West Pike Street, Goshen Grades 9-12 <br />Music City Coffee Company 2930 S. Nappanee Street, Elkhart Grades 7-12 <br />Crossing of Middlebury 511 South Main Street, Middlebury Grades 9-12 <br />Crossing of South Bend 1820 South Michigan Street Grades 9-12 <br />Crossing of South Bend 526 W. Western Avenue Grades 9-12 <br />with additional locations in South Bend, Gary and Chicago, Illinois being currently <br />pursued; and <br />Whereas, the Common Council further recognizes that The Crossing also offers a <br />“Crossing Connections Adult Mentor Program” which provides positive role models for <br />students who have specific social, financial, spiritual or emotional needs; <br />Whereas, The Crossing Educational Centers provide alternative programs for at- <br />risk youth who have struggled with schooling by offering a nurturing and encouraging <br />environment which focuses on the theme that “educationaddresses all aspects of a <br />student’s life”, with all of the educational centers being fully accredited by the Indiana <br />Department of Education. <br />Now, Therefore, be it resolved, by the Common Council of South Bend, Indiana, <br />as follows: <br />Section I. On behalf of all of the citizens of the City of South Bend, Indiana, the <br />Common Council hereby congratulates each and every member on the staff, the Board of <br />Trustees and in particular Rob Staley for their vision, leadership, tenacity and <br />determination by providing viable educational alternatives for at-risk youth with the <br />establishment of The Crossing Educational Centers. <br />Section II. The South Bend Common Council believes that the hard-work, <br />discipline, and dedication of all of the individuals associated with The Crossing <br />Educational Centers help fill a very serious void for communities and neighborhoods <br />where many of their youth have struggled in typical 9-12 school environments, by <br />offering an accredited educational program where at-risk youth are provided with <br />opportunities to learn and be educated so that they may become positive and contributing <br />persons. <br />Section III . The Common Council wishes everyone associated with The <br />Crossing Educational Centersthe very best in the years ahead, and especially wishes to <br />thank all of their teachers and staff for locating in South Bend and dedicating themselves <br />to help many of our at-risk youth. <br />Section IV . This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its <br />adoption by the Council and approval by the Mayor. <br />stth <br />s/Derek D. Dieter, 1 District s/Ervin Kuspa, 6 District <br />nd <br />s/Charlotte D. Pfeifer, 2 District s/Al “Buddy” Kirsits, At Large <br />rd <br />s/Roland Kelly, 3 District s/Timothy A. Rouse, At Large <br />th <br />s/Ann Puzzello, 4 District s/Karen L. White, At Large <br />th <br />s/Dr. David Varner, 5 District <br />s/Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney <br />s/John Voorde, City Clerk s/Stephen J. Luecke, Mayor <br />2 <br /> <br />