Exhibit A CBOC 10/21/2002

SAN JOSE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
San José, California
September 9, 2002
(Board Meeting September 19, 2002)

SUBJECT: Measure F Expenditures Plan (ACTION)

REQUESTED ACTION: That the Board of Education adopt a Plan for Measure F Expenditures for the 2002-2003 Fiscal Year.

BACKGROUND: To date, the only expenditures from Measure F funds approved by the Board have been for land acquisition to acquire parcels adjacent to Empire Gardens School. These acquisitions will allow for replacement of portables with permanent construction, including two-story construction thereby eliminating encroachment on the Riparian Corridor on the Empire Gardens Campus.

At the Board Meeting on September 19, 2002 a recommendation is coming to the Board to approve an expenditure of Measure F funds for the development of the Measure F Implementation Plan.

The Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC) for Measure F has expressed a desire to limit expenditures from the Measure F Bond Fund until this document is completed.

In consideration of the Committee’s input, the staff recommends the following:

I. Review the detailed planning document for Measure F with the CBOC (scheduled for review on 9/16/02).

II. Prior to board adoption of the Measure F Implementation Plan, limit further expenditures as follows:

A. No more than a total of 5% of voter authorization or $21,429,000.

B. Within that total, expenditures for Measure F funds will be allowed only for the District’s highest facility priorities as follows:

Priority 1: Health and Safety

Priority 2: Building Protection

Priority 3: Educational Program

It is recommended that no expenditures be approved or the priority 3 Category unless one or more of the following conditions exist:

Measure F Expenditures, continued



1. The delay of the project would prevent the scheduled start of instruction to students.

2. The delay of the project would add cost (other than inflationary costs to the project).

3. The delay of the project would prevent the District from meeting obligations to other funding agencies who are supporting the project. Leveraging partnerships and state funding reduces the amount of district resources required to support the facilities renovation and improvement.

C. All such expenditures shall be brought to the CBOC for information and the Board of Education for approval.


Prepared by,



Gerald F. Matranga,
Associate Superintendent,
Administrative Services

Approved by,



Linda T. Murray, Ph.D.
Superintendent of Schools

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