Upon the passage of Measure _____, as set forth in the ballot, the Wasco Union High School District (the “District”) shall be authorized to issue bonds in the aggregate amount of $38,950,000 (the “Bonds”), bearing interest at rates not exceeding the statutory limit, for the purpose of funding the school facilities projects listed below (the “Bond Projects”) at the District’s school sites and properties.
Bond Accountability Measures
The Board certifies that it evaluated safety, class size reduction, and information technology needs in developing the list of the Bond Projects set forth below.
The Board will conduct financial and performance audits annually to account for the Bond funds and for their expenditure on the specific authorized projects.
The Board will appoint a citizens’ oversight committee (the “Citizens’ Oversight Committee”) having a minimum of seven members and including at least one member active in a business organization representing the business community located within the District, one member active in a senior citizens’ organization, one member active in a bona fide taxpayers’ organization, one member who is the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the District and one member who is both a parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the District, and active in a parent-teacher organization.
The Bond Project List set forth below describes the specific projects the District proposes to finance with proceeds of the Bonds.
Proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized by this measure shall be used only for the construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, or replacement, along with related costs of school facilities as set forth herein, including the furnishing and equipping of said school facilities, or the acquisition or lease of real property for said school facilities.
Bond Project List
Specific projects that may be funded by the Bonds include without limitation, the following:
- Construction of new gymnasium facilities
- Modernization, renovation and reconstruction of existing gymnasium facilities
The cost of all the Bond Projects set forth in the list above may exceed the amount of bonds authorized by Measure ___. Approval of the District’s Measure ___ does not guarantee that the proposed school facilities projects in the District that are the subject of bonds under Measure ___ will be funded beyond the local revenues generated by Measure ___, or at all. The District’s proposal for the school facilities projects may assume receipt of matching state funds, which could be subject to appropriation by the Legislature or approval of a statewide bond measure. The allocation of bond proceeds may also be affected by the final costs of each project.
Each of the Bond Projects described in the list above include all costs incidental but directly related to the specific projects described above. Such costs include, but are not limited to, demolition and relocation of existing structures, including but not limited to administrative support buildings, rental or construction of storage facilities and other space on an interim basis for materials and other equipment and furnishings displaced during construction, interim classrooms and facilities for students, administrators, and school functions but only to the extent such facilities are deemed necessary by the Board as a result of unforeseen conditions, addressing unforeseen conditions revealed by construction/modernization and other necessary improvements required to comply with existing building codes, including the Field Act, access requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, costs of the election, bond issuance costs and project administration during the duration of such projects, including administration by District personnel.
The Bond Projects may also include the construction, reconstruction, and modernization of facilities at District sites to accommodate future student population growth, including but not limited to a central corridor area project, school security improvements including fencing, along with the relocation of existing facilities.
For any of the Bond Projects described above with respect to construction at an existing District site, the District is authorized to identify an alternate site and/or acquire land for such purpose and construct the approved project at such site if the District has determined that the existing site does not satisfy the requirements of the Division of State Architect or other State laws, codes, and regulations applicable to public school sites.
The allocation of Bond proceeds may also be affected by the final costs of each project.
Necessary site preparation/grading/restoration and relocation of facilities, may occur in connection with new construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation or replacement, furnishing and equipping, including ingress and egress, removing, replacing or installing irrigation, utility lines, trees and landscaping, relocating fire access roads, and acquiring any necessary easements, leases, licenses, or rights of way to the property.
Bond Program Management Costs
Bond Project expenditures may also include:
Program Costs: Staffing and other general and administrative costs to manage and execute the Bond Program.
Escalation Reserve: Reserve for unanticipated price inflation costs.
Program Reserve: Reserve for unanticipated scope costs or for unanticipated opportunities to enhance project scope or schedules.
Additional Specifications
Listed projects may be completed at any and all district sites where such project is determined necessary. Where economically feasible, buildings, fixtures, and equipment may be replaced rather than modernized, renovated, or repaired. Each project is assumed to include its share of costs of the election and bond issuance, architectural, engineering, and similar planning costs, construction management, bond project staff, staff training expenses associated with new bond-funded equipment and systems, and a customary contingency for unforeseen design and construction costs. In addition to the projects listed above, the Bond Projects also include the acquisition of land, instructional, maintenance and operational furniture and equipment, payment of the costs of preparation of all facilities planning and project implementation studies, feasibility and assessment reviews, master planning, environmental studies, and temporary housing for dislocated programs or activities caused or necessitated by construction projects.
Listed projects, repairs, improvements, rehabilitation projects, and upgrades will be completed only as feasible, and the Bond Project list does not imply a particular prioritization among such improvements, which remains the province of the Board by subsequent action.
The order in which the Bond Projects are listed above does not suggest an order of priority. Project priorities will be determined by the District Board. The District is unable to anticipate all unforeseen circumstances which may prevent some of the projects listed above from being undertaken or completed.
The cost of all the Bond Projects set forth in the list above may exceed the amount of bonds authorized by Measure ___. Approval of the District’s Measure ___ does not guarantee that the proposed school facilities projects in the District that are the subject of bonds under Measure ___ will be funded beyond the local revenues generated by Measure ___. The District’s proposal for the school facilities projects may assume receipt of matching state funds, which could be subject to appropriation by the Legislature or approval of a statewide bond measure. The allocation of bond proceeds may also be affected by the final costs of each project.
Single Purpose. All of the purposes enumerated in this proposition shall be united and voted upon as one single proposition, pursuant to Section 15100 of the Education Code, and all the enumerated purposes shall constitute the specific single purpose of the Bonds and proceeds of the Bonds shall be spent only for such purpose.
Other Terms of the Bonds. When sold, the Bonds shall bear interest at an annual rate not exceeding the statutory maximum. The Bonds may be issued and sold in several series and in accordance with a plan of finance determined by the Board pursuant to requirements of law.
In the event that as of December 31, 2035, there are unissued Bonds from Measure __, the Board will take action to cancel such authorized but unissued Bonds.
Additionally, if the District is unable to fully issue the Bonds from Measure __, the District will cancel any authorized but unissued debt, upon passage of a future District bond measure.
Project Requiring State Matching Funds. Approval of the District’s Bond Measure does not guarantee that the proposed District projects that are the subject of the Measure will be funded beyond the local revenues generated by the Measure, or at all. Some of the District’s projects may assume the receipt of state matching funds, which could be subject to appropriation by the Legislature or approval of a statewide bond measure
