Bond Oversight Committee

March 17, 2004 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’s School District’s Administration office, 720 Santa Barbara St., Santa Barbara, CA.
   
   Meeting called to order at 6:10 by Chairman Tomaso Falzone
   
   Members present: Tomaso Falzone (TF), Mariann Cooley (MaC), Joe Wilcox (JW), Carl Mayrose (CM), Kathy Abney (KA), Ivan Girling (IG), Dave Hetyonk (DH), Jamie Kaner (JK), Mike Kaner (MK), Ramona Marten (RM), Dan Zaich (DZ), Gerrie Fausett (GF), John Becchio (JB), JIM DiCamillo (JDC), John Holehouse (JH), Deborah Flores (DF), Rick Wilson (RW), Michael Gonzalez (MG),
   
   Others present: Julie Avnit/President Spectrum Management Solutions (SMS), Craig Price/Legal Counsel
   
   Flag Salute:
   Led by JW
   
   Public comments:
   No public comments
   
   
2. Review/Approval of Minutes
   Minutes from the February 18, 2004 meeting were distributed for review and approval. It was moved and seconded that the minutes be approved. Motion carried, minutes approved.
   
   
3. Public Relations Update
   No public relations update available.
   
   
4. Discussion of Mr. Paul Neel’s Report and Recommendations
   DH reported that, per recommendation of Mr. Neel’s report, a consulting firm, Cannon & Associates, had been recommended to the board to oversee construction projects. If approved, Cannon & Associates will design and monitor timelines and will report to the Bond Oversight Committee. NH stated hiring of consulting firm had been reviewed and was placed on the next board agenda for action.
   
   
5. Discussion of Composition of the Membership
   DF reported that there was a concern regarding the composition of the Bond Oversight Committee in Mr. Neel’s report. The report indicated that the committee may be heavily represented by district staff rather than community members. DF asked if committee composition should change and JH agreed. JH will call the Tax Payer’s Association to remind them of BOC meetings. MK suggested the committee document their effort to contact them.
   TF reported there were two openings in members at large. He asked the committee do some recruiting. Members must live in the Santa Barbara High School District. MK will try to find someone to fill one of the openings.
   
   Public comment from Mr. Fischer
   Voting member issue was discussed. DH explained how each member’s vote was counted.
   
   
6. Eligibility for Proposition 55 Funds
   DF distributed memo from DH regarding Update on Measure V Prop. 55 Projects and gave a brief report. La Cuesta Continuation High School Measure V allocation will be on next BOC agenda to discuss.
   TF requested from JW a summary of how and when projects get to the State Allocation Board for matching funds.
   
   Public comment from Mr. Fischer
   
   
7. Overview and Status of Financial Reports and Funding
   Julie Avnit gave update on financial reports: currently working on 02-03 and should be done by the next BOC meeting. The new bond accountant will be entering data on a daily basis and monthly reports should be up to date.
   JH requested a column on Julie’s report be expanded.
   A question and answer session took place.
   
   
8. Bond Fund Accountant Update
   DF reported that Ms. Virginia Colina had been hired as the new Bond Accountant and will join the committee at the next meeting.
   
   
9. Site Reports and Project Updates (architects)
   WLC/JDC reported: La Colina Jr. High is going a lot smoother, good progress at Goleta Valley Jr. High, construction there should be done by the end of next summer, Dos Pueblos High School modernization is going well, ADA construction at Dos Pueblos will start hopefully this summer.
   WLC also reported the district is in good shape for State allocation funds. All, except for one, projects should be in DSA by the end of the summer.
   
   Public Comment from Fischer
   
   
   KBZ/JW reported: San Marcos High School continues to have trouble with the construction company, Santa Barbara High School bleachers will be installed this summer, electrical upgrades will be submitted, girls varsity lockers are out to bid and should be built this summer, working with Flowers on renovation of road that leads to the pool, Santa Barbara Junior High School lunch shelter is under construction, ADA work is being done, railing is still missing, concrete done, LA Cumbre Jr. High phase 2 drawings were submitted, construction is 28% complete. Summer school will be held at La Cumbre so there may be some changes in construction.
   
   
10. New Business
    No new business.
    
    
11. Adjournment
    Meeting adjourned at 7:10
    
    Minutes submitted by Alma Flores.