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Home My WebLink About3.2 Endorse School Bond Measure A K CITY OF DUBLIN 5 AGENDA STATEMENT CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: September 26, 1988 SUBJECT ORAL COMMUNICATION - Endorsement of Dublin Joint Unified School District Bond Measure A EXHIBITS ATTACHED Letter from Dublin Schools Superintendent Heinz Gewing dated September 15 , 1988 and attachments ; Resolution t RECOMMENDATION qollll�opt Resolution endorsing Measure A F INANCIAL STATEMENT: This Bond Measure would raise $3. 5 million in bond proceeds for improvements to Dublin schools . DESCRIPTION At the City Council meeting of September 12 , 1988 , Mayor Jeffery requested that Staff place on the September 26 , 1988 agenda , an item related to endorsing Measure A. Since that City Council meeting, Staff has received a call from representatives of the committee supporting Measure A, known as Dublin P.R. I .D.E. The Measure A committee has also requested City Council support of the School Bond Measure and requested the ability to make a short presentation regarding the committee ' s efforts in generating support for Measure A. Liz Schmitt , representing the committee will be making that presentation. Staff has prepared a Resolution for Council consideration endorsing School Bond Measure A. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- COPIES TO: Heinz Gewino Liz Schmitt ITEM I NO. � DUBLIN DUBLIN JOINT UNIFIED. SCHOOL DISTRICT Board of Trustees Lercic Holmes (415)828-8242 Usi f:n Howard R EC E I V E D (41 1r)829-1233 September 15, 1988 s�rc'd Biddle c�E["c n f 1 u g (415)8828-2827 J een 3crr (415)828-8978 Cvnrr:c Cobb-Adorns (415)828-7177 The Honorable Linda Jeffery Mayor of Dublin Superintendent 6500 Dublin Boulevard erzGewing Dublin CA 94568 District Office Dear Mayor Jeffery: 74171 Lorkdcie Ave. I am enclosing information on Measure A which is on the ballot (,i-1n, 8- 94568-1599 i n November. I would appreciate ate i t i f you resent this information (�1;,)�2a-2ss1 PP y P at the next City Council Meeting and ask support for this vital High Schools measure. H,GH It would be helpful to us if we could publicize that the City ct51%'Tcge Parkway CA 94568-1699 Council is in support of Measure A. (:'•15)828-6410 LL_ ";G" Sinc rely `a 6901 Ycrk Drive ,:'uc:in,CA 94568-2100 ` f4.1 5)829-4322 Hie , z Gewi ng Middle Schools Superintendent FIDDLE SCHOOL HG/mP c:C-enn Drive n.CA 94568-2,199 Encl . ( z-28-6227 cc: Richard Ambrose Elementary Schools < C KSCN ELEMENTARY 77 83'o norCCk Drive CA 94568-1700 ;-,!I z, -1037 \'L?�;`'ELEMENTARY :cvenc Drive CA 94568-1107 \:_S:V CL EMENTAPY armnllo Road CA 94568-2298 c)=2-5-2030 k OPPORTUNITY 'P'-. CR f J 01 j"oath ,4,q.� W'l A[r r WS hot to ot JSQ "I ,.,Vk 6W "(Y i Ism- 4 J-1 ;', �.v„ ,w. S� a�.r�y �, rF¢ � ®,, c t� .�,w e� N�- � r 6 3 ri ISO JOE VA '.4 mp JI 1�t, py YAW- Irv' tom. f A N Vi t ��` � •� } r ' ? • �fiY*e �'�' �,: A, LEI V. -4;1, -A-1 A "Amin ty. LUZ 47,10, 7f M of f Woo .1' rrr ayo I. -i*ol - - V_ M4 An,-,"T_:� Q Om 56 ids Q •A , �M"R* wA 1 AM nil !6 - MIA z, MO M, volt, all V Q ne:?fit~.; J V "1, :", W, rs, 14 RM 7u-�R ll�A 4V ;-,,AN Tws Wj� .!,1N, a- V Q 13, .......... too& DUBLIN SC1q00 DUBLIN JOINT UNIFIED SCHOOL DIST PICT July 27, 1988 Our new school district is only twenty seven days old and we need your help! Since the unification election we have carefully studied the needs of the new district and have been confronted with the following information. -- There is a debt of $600, 000 on Dublin High School which the new district must inherit even though we did not incur it. -- There is a need to spend nearly $500,000 of Murray School District capital funds this summer for necessary work at the high school . -- There is a need to spend an additional $1, 000, 000 at Dublin High to bring it up to acceptable standards for our students. -- The needs at Dublin High School have caused the Board to reconsider a decision to build a gymnasium and replace the portable classrooms at Wells Middle School. This money must be spent to take care of the needs of Dublin High. There is a need for additional restroom space at Nielsen School . After careful consideration, including discussions about possible help from the city of Dublin, the board has decided to ask the citizens of Dublin to consider a general obligation bond in November, in the amount of $3 , 500, 000, to provide the money necessary to bring Dublin High School up to par with the other Dublin schools, to build the gym and replace the portable classrooms at the Wells Middle School, and provide additional restrooms at Nielsen School . If we are to be successful on November 8th, it will be a result of people in the Dublin community working together for our schools. DUBLIN SCHOOLS GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ISSUE The bond issue on the November ballot will be for $3.5 million. If the voters approve the issue by a 2/3 majority, the bonds will be issued in two parts over a two-year period (1989 and 1990). By issuing the bonds over two years we will be able to keep the cost to taxpayers low. This is true because as Dublin develops and the total assessed value of the district increases, the tax burden will be spread over a larger tax base over time. Because the bond proceeds will be received over two years, we must also schedule the completion -of the projects over a two year period. Here is a list of the projects, their estimated cost and the year that we expect to accomplish the project. Replacement of roofing and heating/ventilating/air conditioning systems at Dublin. High School - Estimated Cost; $1,000,000 - Completion; Year 1 In terms of the health and comfort of students and the preservation of our high school buildings, we consider this project to be the most critical . The completion of this project will also pay important dividends to the district by reducing maintenance costs and utility costs, which are general fund expenditures. Wells Middle School Gymnasium - Estimated Cost; $1.6 million Completion; Year 2 This project will provide a gymnasium for Wells School , as well as a significant community resource for the City of Dublin. While we do not anticipate that we can start construction until Year 02, this project is already well under way. Much of the architectural work has already been completed. Replacement of "Temporary Classrooms" at Wells School - Estimated Cost; $800,000 - Completion; Year 2 Most of the portable classrooms at Wells School were built many years ago as temporary classrooms for the Murray School District. They have been relocated several times and are well past their life expectancy. These classrooms need to be replaced with facilities that meet current safety standards. We anticipate that 8 classrooms will be built. ' - 1� -2- Additional Bathroom Facilities at Nielsen School - Estimated' Cost; $100,000 - Completion; Year 2 From the day it was built, Nielsen School has not had an adequate number of bathroom facilities for the number of students served. Some years ago one additional bathroom facility was added in a portable building. Because of the growth at Nielsen School , and the addition of portable classrooms, we need to provide additional bathroom facilities for the health and comfort of our students. Because of the way the original plumbing lines were installed at Nielsen School , this is an expensive project. 8/18/88 VOTE YES ON MEASURE A Schools reflect the quality of life in our community. The reputation of our schools affects the value of our homes. Since July 1, 1988, the Dublin community has assumed sole responsibility for the education of all students from kindergarten through high school. OUR SCHOOLS NEED OUR HELP! -Dublin High School is 19 years old. The heating/ ventilation systems, as well as the roof, need replacement. Passage of Measure A will remedy this problem. -Wells students are currently housed in portable classrooms which are well past their life expectancy. Passage of Measure A will remedy this problem. -Wells Middle School students need an appropriate facility for physical education classes, assemblies for the entire student body, after-school activities, and community use. Passage of Measure A will remedy this problem. -Twenty-three year old Nielsen School has never had adequate restroom facilities. Passage of Measure A will remedy this problem. Existing school district funding can not provide for major construction or replacement WITHOUT ADVERSELY AFFECTING THE QUALITY OF OUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. DUBLIN PRIDE dictates this solution to these problems. Vote YES for our community. r D'UBLIN SC OOLS, DUBLIN JOINT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Individual ,.errs Please indicate as many areas as you wish to assist our kids. Steering Committee (Planning, slogans, overall coordination) Precinct Captain Block Captain Classroom Coordinator Telephones Publicity (Newspapers, Television, Radio, Posters) Transportation Absentee Ballots Election Day Efforts and followup (Poll Watchers) Seniors Fundraising Voter Registration Finance Community Contacts and speaking Volunteer Support Speakers' Bureau I 'll help in anyway to keep our kids healthy. In addition to those areas indicated, I wish to contribute the following to benefit our students. $100. 00 $50. 00 25. 00 10.00 5. 00 Other Name Address Phone Home Work RESOLUTION NO. - 88 A RESOLUTION OF THE .CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN ENDORSING THE DUBLIN JOINT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND MEASURE A WHEREAS, the Dublin Joint Unified School District has placed a Dublin School Bond Issue (Measure A) , on the November 8, 1988 ballot ; and WHEREAS, Measure A would raise $3.5 million in bond proceeds for the purpose of -undertaking the following improvements : 1 ) Repair the roof , heating/ventilation system at Dublin High School 2 ) Construct restrooms at Nielsen Elementary School 3) Construct a gymnasium facility and replace temporary classrooms at Wells Middle School ; and WHEREAS, after carefully reviewing with the School District the merits of Measure A, the City Council believes that those improvements funded by Measure A will contribute to the quality of the educational experience received by Dublin students , and improve the quality of life in our community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin hereby endorses Measure A and encourages all residents to examine the benefits of this School Bond Issue and likewise support it . PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 25th day of September, 1988. AYES : NOES : ABSENT: Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk