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12 March 2014

Carquinez School/John Swett HS Carquinez School John swett High School Bond Funding Alternatives. 12 March 2014. Draft High School Project List. Draft Ballot Language For November 4, 2014.

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12 March 2014

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  1. Carquinez School/John Swett HSCarquinez SchoolJohn swett High SchoolBond Funding Alternatives 12 March 2014

  2. Draft High School Project List

  3. Draft Ballot Language For November 4, 2014 • To improve education at John Swett High School and Carquinez Middle School by finishing John Swett High repairs and replacing (refurbishing) Carquinez School to provide 21st century learning, improve student safety, and become eligible for millions of State dollars, shall John Swett Unified School District issue $52,000,000 in bonds at interest rates within statutory limits, appoint a citizens’ oversight committee, conduct annual audits, and spend funds only on facility upgrades, with NO money for salaries? • Limit 75 words

  4. Bond Financing • 2015 $15,000,000 • 2017 $37,000,000

  5. Superintendent’s Recommendation • A new Carquinez School will enhance student learning and safety • A new school will incorporate advanced 21st century technology needed for students to obtain jobs • Teachers will have adequate space to teach • Children will have adequate space to learn • Children will be safe entering and exiting school • A new modern building will withstand earthquakes and have appropriate fire and life safety systems • Handicapped children will be accommodated and welcomed by a modern building • A new school is affordable • A new school will attract students and help prevent future enrollment declines • As part of our plan, we will finish John Swett High School • When we are done all four of our schools will have been replaced or upgraded so that our educational facilities are modern, safe, meet 21st century learning needs and are welcoming. • I recommend the board to place a bond on the November 2014 ballot to finish John Swett HS repairs and a build a new Carquinez Middle School

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