1. Presentation of CPR Work on the Bullis Conflict by the Community Process for Reconciliation (CPR) Presented to Los Altos School District Board of Trustees, March 7, 2005 Town of Los Altos Hills, March 17, 2005 Bullis Charter School Board of Directors, March 21, 2005

16. SUMMARY CHARACTERISTICS* --A Work in Progress OPTIONS FOR USE OF BULLIS SITE AND BULLIS CHARTER SCHOOL LOCATION

32. There is no common good; only my needs and wants versus your needs and wants. I focus on MY needs and wants. Focus on Common Good. Find ways to reopen issues when you disagree with the decision made. Once a solution is reached, support it and move on. Seek the perfect solution, especially if the search will delay an unwanted decision Solutions don’t have to be perfect; they are evolutionary and flexible Limit exploration of alternatives that might undermine your position Don’t assume the obvious solution is the right solution Demean the person to undercut their arguments for opposing positions Focus on the issue not on the person People are either supporters or enemies; Build relationships in the process of solving the problem Shape the facts to support your position; challenge the validity of the opposition Get complete facts and clarify assumptions Hold out stakeholders likely to disagree with your positions and who have little power Be sure all stakeholders are represented Build your advocacy group and develop political force for your desired outcomes. Build bridges toward common interests We are right!! Better to get it right than to be right Seek to win at all costs Be willing to compromise and seek win-win solutions Define the problem to fit your solution Define the problem. Advocate for your point of view; seek to reduce the validity of other’s viewpoints. Be open and listen to other points of view Contrasting Principle Guiding Principle ( developed by P.A.G.E. in Palo Alto in 2004)

35. Openness, Friendliness, Cooperation. Self-reflection, Discovery, Recognition, Re-consideration. Contrition. Apology, Acceptance, and Forgiveness. Power, control; "show-me." Also: "I'll show you." "You can't just…" Attitudes Lack of positionality. Acceptance. Flexibility. Outreach. Freshness. Openness. Enthusiasm. Commitment to the Common Good. Acknowledgement of what's so (existing contexts, forces, agendas, etc.). Willingness to step aside; 'out-of-the-box' thinking; stepping into a "Neutral Zone," letting go, retiring old models (paradigms), Openness to see, Openness to Learn, Freedom to explore and experiment. Status quo comforts; Loyalty (to a position), Closed (to new possibilities); Selfish influences (all sides), 'I want' mentalities; Habit and habitual instincts; Fear of Uncertainty, Fear of Change, Fear of Loss (accomplishment and reputation, funds). Positionality Honesty, cordiality, basic respect; unbiased observation, blameless acceptance of reality, well-grounded assessments; positive sensibilities, mutual trust, mutual support; Activated Self; Pro-active disposition, forward-looking; Creativity and Innovation; Understanding & Compromise; Harmony, Concordance and Commitment; Admiration and Appreciation; Peace. Revelation, discovery, pressure, regret, cynical resignation, resentment; back-stabbing, conflict, anger, embarrassment, hostility; defensiveness, protectionism, avoidance, blame, guilt; finger-pointing, excuse-driven impulses, attack, outrage; conspiracy, revenge, hostile engagement (lawsuits, skirmishes, war). Innocence, ontological blindness, lack of awareness, passive or subliminal suppression; avoidance of conflict, mild perseverance, subtle resignation, passivity. State of Being Frank discussions; shared concerns and visions, multiple channels for sincere interchanges; reason and balance in place of emotional reaction. Opening new channels: Small meetings; public hearings, work/study groups, Shuttle Diplomacy, Board and Council Subcommittees, Community Process Resolution (CPR). Closed Model. Not replying to letters. Viewing the microphone as a controllable titration. Appearance of Distrust. "Siding" and Alignment: Sourcing and "stuffing": contrived appearances. Using newsletter and press media as tools of influence. Communication Future: Vision; Positive Outcomes Present: Paradigm Shifting & Opening Possibilities Past: Something Missing; Perceptions & Interpretations OPTIONS

36. We did. We will. You now have. Congratulations, Thank you. You're welcome! Speculation: Let's see, I wonder, perhaps, what if?; Why not? Let's try. Here's why. Others have. We are. I could. You might. We can. Rigidity: I did, I must, you are, you can't; we must, we can't; let's not. Language Tailored education, Special Programs, New Pre-School Concept, Neighborhood alignments, Community Centers, Adult education, synergistic fund-raising, new donors and funding sources, new MOU's. Source of excitement. Self-regenerative. Periodic. Suppressed. Not appreciated. Creativity New Features. New Educational Models. New Possibilities; new results, expanded horizons. Appreciation, gratitude. New understandings, new relationships. Deep and profound Satisfaction. Awakening. Giving birth to Ideation. Stimulation. Thought-provoking strategies. Limited. Restricted. Systematic/Controlled. Programmed - not self-generating. Possibilities Optional School of Choice. Peaceful coexistence. Partnered sharing. Co-education. Cross-stimulation. Symbiotic evolution. Mutual benefits. Recontextualization and Contribution: Looking back, the past is no longer viewed as the enemy. Can now be seen and held as a NECESSARY contribution to the present and the new future. Worthy of serious consideration. Outside of traditional past reality Magnet School Optional School of Choice. Peaceful coexistence. Partnered sharing. Co-education. Cross-stimulation. Symbiotic evolution. Mutual benefits. Recontextualization and Contribution: Looking back, the past is no longer viewed as the enemy. Can now be seen and held as a NECESSARY contribution to the present and the new future. Self-reflection, Discovery, Recognition, Re-consideration. Contrition. Apology, Acceptance, and Forgiveness. "Didn’t know about…" What is a Charter School? Does it have a right to exist? How do we work with them (with no prior experience)? What is Charter Law, and how does it apply to us? How do we balance the needs of a dispersed community? How do we balance our budget? How do we control and adjust to Construction costs and factors? How do we implement change smoothly? How do we bring along the ENTIRE community to our plans and visions? Charter Schools Future: Vision; Positive Outcomes Present: Paradigm Shifting & Opening Possibilities Past: Something Missing; Perceptions & Interpretations OPTIONS