| News - Friday, November 11, 2011
City View
A round-up of Palo Alto government action this week
City Council (Nov. 7)
Crossing guards: The council approved a contract with American Guard Services to oversee the city's school crossing-guard program. Yes: Unanimous
Bike plan: The council directed staff to solicit more input about the city's proposed Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan from local commissions and stakeholders. Yes: Unanimous
Board of Education (Nov. 8)
Student achievement: The board discussed a report on SAT and Advanced Placement test results for the Class of 2011. Action: None
Facilities bond: The board heard reports from the Citizens' Oversight Committee for the Strong Schools Bond and from auditors of the bond fund's financial transactions. Action: None
Summer School: The board heard a report about results from 2011 Summer School, and plans for 2012 Summer School, with a variety of programs proposed between June 18 and July 27. Action: None
Planning and Transportation Commission (Nov. 9)
Joint meeting: The commission held a joint meeting with the Architectural Review Board. Action: None
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