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<br /> '?ftIt <br /> them into safe learning environments. Addendum #4 graphs the dramatic <br /> increase in expulsion hearings at SMCISD. clearly showing their commitment <br /> to regain control of their campuses. Also included is 1993-94 expulsion <br /> information. With this proposal. the San Marcos Police Department seeks to <br /> actively support SMCISD in its efforts to provide a safe learning environment <br /> for both students and teachers. <br /> ;;-.[ot all youth problems are found on campus. As the school gains control of its <br /> school grounds. the problems will simply move to another location. The SMPD <br /> continues to receive complaints about fights, disturbances, and disruptive <br /> behavior associated with juveniles from a variety of locations. San Marcos has <br /> a well established "entertainment district" in its downtown area. that caters <br /> mostly to tourists and to college students. There continues to be a problem with <br /> ~ <br /> some San Marcos youth "hanging out" around many of these businesses. most <br /> of which serve alcohol. and engaging in behaviors that range from minor <br /> offenses (rude language. urinating in public, possessing alcoholic beverages) <br /> to more serious crimes (theft, assault...). <br /> The City of San Marcos has recognized the nee<;! to provide a s~fe place for <br /> youth to congregate. A local philantrophist has donated an old church that <br /> the city is planning to rehabilitate and use as a youth and senior center. <br /> Completion for this project is planned for the current budget year. This one <br /> project will not meet all the needs of the city's youth. <br /> Another particular problem that San Marcos' youth have is one of <br /> employment. jobs for youth are hard to find. Youth compete directly with <br /> local college students for the few jobs available. <br /> 10 <br />