Hello City Council,
I'm forwarding Todd Collins's informational handout regarding Stanford's funding gap to the PA Unified School District. Mr.
Collins is a Palo Alto school board member. I've checked with him, and he thinks its a good idea for me to send this to you and
the public. I found his document compelling. Would be good to have something similar that focused on Menlo Park's schools.
Lynne Bramlett
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From: Todd Collins
Date: Wed, Jul 18, 2018 at 1:12 PM
Subject: Fwd: Fw: Informational Handout -- Related to Stanford's GUP Application
To: lynne.e.bramlett@gmail.com [lynne.e.bramlett@gmail.com]
Hi Lynne,
Thanks for reaching out. A copy of the flyer is attached.
This definitely applies to MP as well. I met with your school board president and vice president (Terry and David) a few weeks ago
specifically to discuss. The schools and city worked out a deal with Stanford relating to the El Camino development toward the end
of last year, that resulted in Stanford making a one-time $1.5 million payment to your educational foundation. While it's good, I
think it is not enough, and most importantly, not on-going. Stanford likes to make one-time payments, but school children from
rental housing will continue for generations!
Best,
Todd
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From: Lynne Bramlett
Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2018 11:51 AM
To: Todd Collins
Subject: Informational Handout -- Related to Stanford's GUP ApplicationDear Mr. Collins,
A letter writer (Rita C. Vrhel) in the July 16, 2018 Daily Post commended you for your comments at the recent public meeting
regarding Stanford's General Use Permit application and helpful informational handout. I tried finding a copy of your handout
online, but could not. I also was not aware of the public meeting.
Stanford's growth is expected to impact the Menlo Park schools too and we have similar concerns regarding Stanford paying its fair
share of the costs to educate the children of its professors and students (and possibly their staff too). While Stanford proposes
to give MP money to offset the impact, I'm not sure it's enough. Our part-time Council (they all have outside jobs) has a lot to
keep up with so active resident involvement is helpful. They appreciate it when we provide additional research as our staff also
is stretched very thin.
In short, your document could serve as a model for something that could be developed in MP.
Would you kindly send me a copy or point me to where I might obtain one online? Thank you so much for your help. I will also
read/skim the public comments on Stanford's application at theEnvironmental Review section
[https://www.sccgov.org/sites/dpd/programs/stanford/pages/gup2018_ceqa.aspx] of the Santa Clara County's Planning website.
Lynne BramlettRetired Public High School Teacher (English) and Former MP Library Commissioner
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