Stockton Dropout Prevention Summit
October 24, 2009
Convener: Mayor Ann Johnston
Estimated Attendance: 250
Summit Location: Hilton Hotel, 2323 Grand Canal Blvd, Stockton, CA
Highlights:
- Who is dropping out and why—Matt Wetstein, Delta College
- The economic impact of the drop-out rate on our community—Mike Locke, San Joaquin Partnership
- Local students address the drop-out issue
Summit Planning Team:
• Ann Johnston-- Mayor, City of Stockton
• Steve Castellanos—chair, Delta College Board of Trustees
• Tom Amato-- Executive Director, PACT
• John Carvana, University of the Pacific
• Kathy Hart—Vice-President, Delta College
• Andy Prokop—Executive Director, United Way
• Julie Penn—Stockton Unified School District
• Sue DePolo—A +
• Doug Wilhoit—CEO, Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce
• Mark Martinez—Executive Director, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
• Jose Rodriquez—Executive Director, Concilio
• John Solis—Executive Director, Worknet
• Gina Delucca—Youth Advisory Council
• Mike Locke—Executive Director, San Joaquin Partnership
• Steve Lauder—Superintendent, Lincoln Unified School District
Contact:
Donna Brown
dmbrown737@comcast.net