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Bond Oversight Committee

November 19, 2003 Minutes

1. Call to Order and Roll Call
   Authorized by the Board of Education, the Santa Barbara High School District Bond Oversight Committee met at the Santa Barbara School District’s Administration office, 720 Santa Barbara St., Santa Barbara, CA.

   Meeting called to order at 6:05 p.m. by Vice Chairman Larry Vranish.

   Members Present:
   Dave Hetyonk, Joe Wilcox, Jim DiCamillo, Dave Cash, Mike Couch, Tariq Kadri, Kris Robertson, Paul Turnbull, Dr. Deborah Flores, Larry Vranish, Nancy Harter, Mike Calhoun, Carl Mayrose, Loretta Reynolds, Karen McBride, Ramona Marten, David Ortiz,
   Moe Claydon, Michael Gonzalez, Barbara Keyani, Tomaso Falzone.
   

2. Review/Approval of Minutes Minutes of October 15 meeting were distributed for review and approval. Motion to approve and second. Motion Passed with Mr. Kadri abstaining.

   Dr. Flores provided information on public input that was provided by legal counsel; public input can be just once for all agenda items. Committee agreed to allow public input at each agenda item for this meeting.

   Public Comment:
   Tony Fischer.
   

3. Status of Matching Funds Mr. Hetyonk distributed and commented on two handouts prepared by School Facility Consultants. Mr. Hetyonk requested to excused from the meeting for personal reasons.

   Public Comment:
   Tony Fischer.

   Mr. Wilcox and Mr. DiCamillo will provide charts that will demonstrate where the district is currently at concerning State Board of Allocation Approval for funding. Charts will be available in the next Bond Oversight Committee meeting. JW and JDC stated that some of the projects had already gone to DSA and others would be sent soon. They will provide a simplified timeline for the committees review in the next meeting.

   Public Comment:
   Tony Fischer.
   

4. ADA Agreement and Related Projects Dr. Flores stated that ADA is the Santa Barbara School District’s top priority and that the district is working very hard to have all of our sites be ADA compliant. She introduced Mr. Michael Gonzalez as the district’s new Director of Compliance, who is also the ADA coordinator required by settlement of a lawsuit. Mr. Gonzalez is currently the principal at La Cumbre JHS and will be officially moving in to this position on December 1st

   Public Comment:
   Tony Fischer.
   Ken Harris
   

5. Percentage of Completion of Projects KBZ and WLC architects will provide a timeline for next Bond Oversight committee meeting.
   

6. Site Reports and Project Updates (architects) Jim DiCamillo gave updates on the different projects: La Colina and Goleta Valley are under major construction, although they are slightly late in schedule. The ADA requests from both schools were included in the plans before the Logan Hopper report came out. The Activity Center at La Colina has DSA approval. Mr. Ortiz reported that the La Colina PTSA has donated money for books and furniture for the library. Moving day is scheduled for December 6, the auditorium and school office are coming along, some corrections in the office were necessary. Mr. Turnbull reported that Goleta Valley is ready to move for the next six classrooms scheduled for renovation and that the heating and canopies are looking good. Jim DiCamillo continues: Dos Pueblos High School has currently five or six projects running concurrently, there are two projects in full off site fabrication. There are a lot of design meetings taking place. The new utilities projects will start this summer. The drawings for the auditorium are 90 % completed. ADA package drawings will be submitted to DSA in the next few weeks, they are currently being reviewed. The modernization project drawings are almost complete. The designs and the drawings for the swimming pool project are very close to being done. The Aquatics group will be doing fundraising to cover costs for a larger pool.

   Public Comment:
   Tony Fischer.
   
   Dr. Flores suggested that a breakdown of what is currently left in modernization be provided for next month’s meeting. Mr. Vranish asked at what point do we look at repair, when working on modernization. Architects reported that repair work is constantly being done. Jim DiCamillo continues: A lift at Goleta Valley Jr. High may be necessary. Joe Wilcox gave updates on different projects: Some additions have been made to the Santa Barbara High School packages. The bleachers and elevators are out to bid and due on Jan. 26th. The girl’s varsity locker room is two weeks away from DSA approval. Moe Claydon reported that the auditorium is 60% complete and four months behind. Joe Wilcox continues: Bids will be opened on November 25th for the Santa Barbara Junior High School lunch shelter. The La Cumbre JHS phase 2 modernization package is scheduled to be mailed to DSA on December 1st.

   Public Comment:
   Tony Fischer.

   Tony Fischer requested that the following statement be added to the minutes, “The Committee was informed by Joe Wilcox that La Cumbre site plans including all work not previously submitted to the DSA would be mailed to the DSA no later than December 1, 2003.”
   

7. Membership/Chair Dr. Flores stated that there is not enough parent representation and thanked those parents that attend the meetings on a regular basis. Mr. Vranish acknowledged that recruiting was very important and regular participation is necessary. Mrs. Harter reminded the committee that their main function is communication. She reiterated the importance of taking back correct information to the community and to the schools. Mr. Ortiz thanked the parents and students for their excellent ideas. Dr. Flores would like to see at least two parents from each school and suggested that perhaps the committee could make recruitment a priority for the month of January. Mr. Vranish requested an updated roster, and asked if it was time to elect a new Chair and Vice-Chair. Mr. Couch suggested an election to empower the committee members. Mr. Vranish stated it was necessary to check the committee bylaws. For now, Mr. Vranish and Mr. Falzone will continue to chair until roster is updated and voting takes place.
   

8. Public Relations Update Barbara Keyani thanked the committee for their input regarding Road to Renovation newsletter. Mr. Cash asked if the DPHS auditorium could be mentioned in the newsletter. Mrs. Harter asked if the schools could put in their own report.
   

9. New Business No new business
   

10. December meeting Mr. Vranish asked if the committee wanted to meet in December or in January. Consensus was taken and it was agreed that the next meeting will be scheduled for January 21, 2004.
    

11. Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

    Minutes submitted by Alma Flores.