How does the district determine projects for bond proposals?
The district develops a 10-year Capital Improvement Plan. This serves as a guide for future capital bond request ballot propositions. Projects are selected for the CIP based on evaluation of several factors: • condition surveys of facilities’ sites, major building systems (such as mechanical and electrical) and interior and exterior finishes; • assessment of facilities’ ability to meet districtwide educational specifications; • enrollment history and projections; • input from the community on its educational goals and needs; and • project scopes and cost estimates. This information is analyzed and evaluated by the Facilities Department, district administration and the superintendent. Proposed projects and their priorities are then included in a draft CIP. The CIP is reviewed by a Capital Request Advisory Committee comprised of public representatives from all school attendance areas and the community at large. This community-based citizens group meets regularly to review facility needs
