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Board Briefs: Nov. 14, 2023

Board Briefs: Nov. 14, 2023

Here are a few highlights from the Nov. 14 board meeting (the full agenda packet is available):

Board hears update on Measure P and a potential November 2024 bond measure

Isom Advisors, a partner of the district, provided a tax rate presentation to the board and a timeline of steps to a potential November 2024 bond measure. In order to effectively address the district’s facilities improvements, significant capital improvement funds are needed. The current capital need is projected to be above $2 billion. The board heard about the district’s tax base, historically assessed values, Measure P plan of finance, tax rate estimates, and historical and projected tax rates with a 2024 election. The full presentation is available.

Board approves proposals to conduct community outreach and public research for a potential November 2024 bond

The board approved a proposal from The Lew Edwards Group to conduct community outreach in order to solicit feedback for a potential November 2024 bond. Additionally, the board approved a proposal from Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates (FM3 Research) to conduct public opinion research for a potential November 2024 bond.

In other news…

  • The board approved a contract for Lisa Grant-Dawson to serve as interim Chief Financial Officer while the district conducts a recruitment and selection process for a permanent candidate. 

  • The board adopted a resolution recognizing Kids Helping Kids, a student-led nonprofit at Del Campo High School, for earning first place in the annual Students for the Advancement of Global Entrepreneurship (SAGE) competition.

  • The board approved the proposed fee restructuring for fee-based Early Childhood Education programs, including Discovery Club and Early Learning Academy.

  • The board set their annual organizational meeting for Dec. 12 at 6:30 p.m.

The next regular board meeting will be held on Dec. 12 at 6:30 p.m. Visit www.sanjuan.edu/boardmeeting for details. You can also view videos of prior board meetings on the district’s YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/SanJuanUnified.