October 9, 2007 Minutes

SJUSD Measure C
Citizens Bond Oversight Committee
MINUTES
(Unapproved)
October 9, 2007
District Office, Room 337
855 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose

1. Call to Order
Chairman Ginsborg called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.

2. Roll Call:  The requirements for a quorum were met.
Committee Members Present:  John Cesare, David Ginsborg, Chris Henriques, Amy Huddleston, Diane Hughes, Michael Palmaffy, David Persselin, and Clark Williams.

Committee Members Absent: Jim Kateley (excused) and Kathryn Rolland.  Kathryn Rolland submitted her resignation to the committee.

Board of Education Representative to the Committee:  Veronica Lewis

SJUSD Staff Representatives Present:  Steve Adamo, Florence Eng, Chris Hernandez, Don Iglesias, Ann Jones, Ada Poon, and Ty Williams.

Program Management:  Mike Hiddleson and Patricia Nguyen of Kitchell CEM.

3. Adopt Agenda
It was moved (Cesare) and seconded (Williams) to adopt the agenda.  Motion passed unanimously.

4. Public Comment
No items discussed in open public comment.

5. Consent Calendar – Items marked (*) (Item 6)
It was moved (Persselin) and seconded (Huddleston) to approve the consent calendar.  Motion passed unanimously.

6. Approval of Minutes – Part of consent calendar

7. New Business

7.1 Measure C Project Overview and Status (Exhibit 7.1) (PDF)
Mike Hiddleson presented the project status for the Scope D and Measure C refunding projects.  Project #9636, the Lincoln Science building, was highlighted as a project funded by both Scope D and Measure C refunding and is currently out to bid.  Project #9709, Willow Glen High modernization, a project funded by Measure C Refunding, is currently in design
It was moved (Palmaffy) and seconded (Cesare) to accept the report.  Motion passed unanimously.

7.2 Measure C Financial Report (Exhibit 7.2) (PDF)
Ada Poon presented the Measure C financial report and reviewed information included in the CBOC packet.  It was moved (Henriques) and seconded (Huddleston) to accept the report.  Motion passed unanimously.

7.3 Measure C By Laws (Exhibit 7.3) (PDF)
Mr. Persselin summarized the revisions to the By-laws for committee review.  The By-laws are to be posted on District website.  It was moved (Williams) and seconded (Henriques) to adopt the By-laws.  Motion passed unanimously.

7.4 Calendar Issue (Exhibit 7.4) (PDF)
Committee member Mr. Cesare no longer has a schedule conflict with the CBOC schedule.  Chairman Ginsborg asked all the committee members if the schedule was acceptable to the rest of the members.  There were no issues with the current schedule.  It was moved (Cesare) and seconded (Huddleston) to maintain the current calendar schedule.  Motion passed unanimously.

7.5 CBOC Recruitment (Exhibit 7.5)
Kathryn Rolland submitted her resignation to the committee and the resignation was accepted.  With the resignation of Kathryn Rolland the membership count drops to nine.  The CBOC requested that the District begin recruitment efforts for additional members.  A draft proposed timeline was distributed for comment.  All current eligible members indicated that they intended to apply for a second term.  It was proposed to have the new CBOC members approved at the February 2008 Board of Education meeting and the new CBOC members in attendance at the April 2008 CBOC meeting.  Chairman Ginsborg requested that the District provide a list of categories that require representation (seniors, parent, community, etc.).  Mr. Clark Williams suggested contacting City Council and the City clerk for ways to reach interested individuals.  The District suggested that current members reach out to their community members for interested individuals.  The District is to post the application on District website.  It was moved (Palmaffy) and seconded (Persselin) to accept the report.  Motion passed unanimously.

7.6 Attorney General Update on Refunding Issue (Exhibit 7.6)
Ann Jones distributed an article from The Bond Buyer, titled “California AG’s Opinion on School ‘Cash-Out’ Financings May Be Imminent” for information.  There is no current update on a decision from the Attorney General at this time.

8. Items for Future Agendas

o No new items

9. Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 6:57 p.m. Next meeting is 6:00 PM, January 7, 2008 at District Office, 855 Lenzen Avenue, Room 337.