The Facility Master Plan is on file at the District Office of Facility Development and Planning and includes the following types of projects:

School Renovation, Repair and Upgrade Projects
Goal and Purpose: Schools will benefit from the renovation, repair and upgrade of deteriorating, outdated school buildings, science labs, classrooms, computer learning centers and school libraries and equipment, allowing all children have the resources they need to learn and excel:

• Repair, upgrade and replace worn-out leaking roofs.
• Replace existing wiring systems to meet current electrical and accessibility codes and increased capacity.
• Additional electrical service capacity to relieve currently overloaded electrical systems.
• Replace existing water, sewer and plumbing systems to meet current codes, including the elimination of lead-containing fixtures.
• Upgrade aging and deteriorating school restrooms.
• Replace older ceilings, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and lighting systems with building code compliant, energy efficient systems.
• Install code-compliant ventilating systems in restrooms.
• Provide improved, upgraded computer labs.
• Upgrade and equip classrooms, science labs, multipurpose rooms, physical education facilities, kitchens, auditoriums, libraries, arts and music rooms, childcare, preschool, adult education and educational support spaces.
• Classroom interiors will receive new paint, carpet/vinyl tile/asbestos abatement, white markerboards, tackable surfaces, storage for instructional materials and equipment.
• Federal and State-mandated Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility upgrades including site access, parking, staff and student restrooms, relocation of some existing electrical devices, drinking fountains, playground equipment, etc.
• Replace old, portable classrooms.
• Repair aging schools.

School Health and Safety, Earthquake Safety and Energy Efficiency School Projects
Goal and Purpose: To ensure that the learning process is not interrupted by gangs and drugs or juvenile crime and to help attract and retain excellent teachers, schools and school sites will benefit from a variety of health and safety projects, such as:

• Remove or abate asbestos, lead paint, mold and hazardous materials.
• Fire alarm systems upgraded to automatic systems, repair fire safety equipment, add sprinklers and fire safety doors.
• Upgrade to schools to meet handicap accessibility requirements.
• Inspect for/repair gas pipe leaks.
• Replace/upgrade existing signage, bells and clocks.
• Install/replace/upgrade security fencing.
• Replace/upgrade existing security and irrigation systems.
• Install energy efficient systems.
• Replace existing window systems with energy efficient systems.
• Install new security systems, such as security (surveillance) cameras, outdoor lighting, fencing, gates and classroom door locks.
• Upgrade emergency communication systems.
• Upgrade site playground equipment replacement to meet current safety standards.
• Relocate or improve student drop-off areas for safety, including a separate area for buses.
• Inspect and improve play area fields for safety and drainage.
• Replace existing doors, doorframes and ceilings.
• Add emergency exits for faster evacuation in an emergency.
• Upgrade school site parking, utilities and grounds.
• Repair termite damage to structures and doors/doorframes.
• Strengthen and repair schools and classrooms vulnerable to serious damage in a major earthquake, as required by State law.

District-Wide Wiring and Instructional Technology For Effective Learning Environment Projects
Goal and Purpose: To improve both current instruction methods and to expand job training programs by applying modern technology infrastructure:

• Provide and maintain upgraded technology, data and communication equipment.
• Upgrade and expand wireless systems, telecommunications, Internet and network connections.
• Upgrade and replace computers, hardware and software systems.
• Upgrade and replace classroom furniture, equipment and instructional aids.
• Upgrade media and audio/visual equipment.

Classroom Improvements to Enhance Job Training
Goal and Purpose: To increase opportunities for career training and technical and job training, as well as to establish after school programs that keep kids off the street and out of trouble:

• Establish small career high schools focused on training students for jobs in health, engineering and other professions.
• Remodel and improve existing childcare and after-school recreation facilities.
• Upgrade technology and equipment used in job training programs.

Reduction Projects at School Sites
Goal and Purpose: To reduce the severe and unsafe overcrowding at neighborhood high schools and to reduce the risk of violence and injury in the event of emergency evacuation, some schools would benefit from the construction and expansion of additional earthquake and accessibility code compliant facilities, such as:

• Multi-Purpose rooms, including the cafeteria, serving kitchen, staff and student bathrooms, storage, educational support spaces, and classrooms.
• New classrooms/classroom buildings, which will reduce dependency on portable classrooms.
• Lunch shelters, playground equipment and playground storage for outdoor activities.
• ADA accessibility upgrades as mandated by the Division of the State Architect (DSA).
• Additional electrical service capacity.
• Additional staff and student restrooms.
• Additional staff, visitor and student parking/drop-off areas.

Listed building, repair and rehabilitation projects and upgrades will be completed as needed. Each project is assumed to include its share of furniture, equipment, architectural, engineering, and similar planning costs, program/project management, staff training expenses and a customary contingency for unforeseen design and construction costs. In addition to the listed repair and construction projects stated above, the Priority School Project Lists and Facility Master Plan, also include the acquisition of a variety of instructional, maintenance and operational equipment, including school buses, the reduction or retirement of outstanding lease or capital facility note obligations, or the reimbursement of the District for such reduction, the construction of new schools, if necessary to serve students, the acquisition of land, the remodeling of administrative support spaces, installation of signage and fencing, the payment of the costs of preparation of all facility planning, facility assessment reviews, facility master plan updates, environmental studies (including environmental investigation, remediation and monitoring) and construction documentation, the acquisition of outstanding ground leases, temporary housing of dislocated District activities caused by bond projects and the leasing or acquisition of a transportation lot for school buses.

The allocation of bond proceeds will be affected by the District's receipt of State matching funds and the final costs of each project. In the absence of State matching funds, which the District will aggressively pursue to reduce the District's share of the costs of the projects, the District will not be able to complete some of the projects listed above. Certain projects may be undertaken as joint use projects in cooperation with other local public or non-profit agencies. Possible Joint-use type projects could include any of the following at various school sites identified in the Facility Master Plan: gymnasiums, natatoriums, libraries, multi-purpose rooms, media centers/or labs, health clinics, parking, art and athletic facilities, assembly rooms, science labs, career technical facilities, classrooms, computer or technical labs, community meeting facilities, energy-efficient, renewable and/or sustainable facility projects.

The budget for each project is an estimate and may be affected by factors beyond the District's control. The final cost of each project will be determined as plans are finalized, construction bids are awarded and projects are completed. Based on the final costs of each project, certain projects described above may be delayed or may not be completed. Demolition of existing facilities and reconstruction of facilities scheduled for repair and upgrade may occur, if the Board determines that such an approach would be more costeffective in creating more enhanced and operationally efficient campuses. Necessary site preparation/restoration may occur in connection with new construction, renovation or remodeling, or installation or removal of relocatable classrooms, including ingress and egress, removing, replacing, or installing irrigation, utility lines, trees and landscaping, relocating fire access roads, and acquiring any necessary easements, licenses, or rights of way to the property. Proceeds of the bonds may be used to pay or reimburse the District for the cost of District staff when performing work on or necessary and incidental to bond projects. Bond proceeds shall only be expended for the specific purposes identified herein. The District shall create an account into which proceeds of the bonds shall be deposited and comply with the reporting requirements of Government Code section 53410.

PROJECT CONSTRUCTION ACCOUNTABILITY AND SAFEGUARDS.
APPROPRIATE PROJECTS PAID FOR WITH BOND MONEY WILL BE SUBJECT TO OVERSIGHT OF A PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION/PROGRAM MANAGEMENT FIRM WITH A PROVEN TRACK RECORD OF DELIVERING SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS ON-TIME AND ON-BUDGET TO SAVE TAXPAYER DOLLARS.

NO ADMINISTRATOR SALARIES. PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF THE BONDS AUTHORIZED BY THIS PROPOSITION SHALL BE USED ONLY FOR THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION, REHABILITATION, OR REPLACEMENT OF SCHOOL FACILITIES, INCLUDING THE FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF SCHOOL FACILITIES, AND NOT FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE, INCLUDING TEACHER AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR SALARIES AND OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES.

FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY. THE EXPENDITURE OF BOND MONEY ON THESE PROJECTS IS SUBJECT TO STRINGENT FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY REQUIREMENTS. BY LAW, PERFORMANCE AND FINANCIAL AUDITS WILL BE PERFORMED ANNUALLY, AND ALL BOND EXPENDITURES WILL BE MONITORED BY AN INDEPENDENT CITIZENS' OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE TO ENSURE THAT FUNDS ARE SPENT AS PROMISED AND SPECIFIED. THE CITIZENS' OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MUST INCLUDE, AMONG OTHERS, REPRESENTATION OF A BONA FIDE TAXPAYERS ASSOCIATION, A BUSINESS ORGANIZATION AND A SENIOR CITIZENS ORGANIZATION. NO DISTRICT EMPLOYEES OR VENDORS ARE ALLOWED TO SERVE ON THE CITIZENS' OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE.