Plumas County Grand Jury
2011-2012
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∼ June 30, 2012 — G R a N D J U R Y R E P O R T
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Findings & Recommendations
10 findings
F1:
The HMR Architects report does not address the issue of toxic and hazardous substances, hazardous air emissions, and facilities that produce hazardous materials within a quarter mile of a school.
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R1:
The Plumas County Grand Jury recommends that the PUSD/PCOE Board, utilizing the District Human Resources staff and legal counsel, formulate a policy meeting all the legal requirements for hiring a Superintendent.
F2:
The HMR architectural study makes no reference to the co-generation plant located at the Sierra Pacific Industries site.
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R2:
The Grand Jury further recommends that the PUSD/PCOE Board accomplish this task within 90 days of the issuance of this report, and before the hiring of a new superintendent.
F3:
The Grand Jury found that no study was done regarding the safety hazards of either the Pioneer or Quincy Elementary Schools campuses.
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R3:
The Board of Supervisors must install a STRONG leader in the CAO position; a leader of strong moral charter who can stay above and not be swayed by the politics of public office.
F4:
The Grand Jury found no evidence that any specific safety study had been done regarding the co-generation plant.
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R4:
The County needs to adopt a new Sick Leave policy for its employees. A policy that has a “Cap” to the amount an employee can accrue or save over time. This benefit should be used for being sick, not as an additional perk to an employee’s retirement plan. The benefit should be canceled when an employee retires or leaves their job.
F5:
The PUSD/PCOE entered into an agreement with the California School Boards Association (CSBA) to recruit candidates for the position of Superintendent. The recruiting agreement cost the district over $14,000.
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R5:
The County needs to set up a separate Extended Sick Leave policy for its employees. A policy that can accumulate over time to be used for long term illnesses. The benefit should be canceled when an employee retires or leaves their job.
F6:
The Grand Jury found no evidence that a pre-employment background investigation was completed by the CSBA.
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R6:
The Board of Supervisors should initiate long term Strategic Planning Workshops.
F7:
There was a failure by the PUSD/PCOE to verify the background information of the Superintendent, and no information regarding a background investigation was on file at the district offices.
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R7:
The Board of Supervisors must take steps to work together as a cohesive and functional unit. The Grand Jury requests and expects a response for each recommendation herein from the Plumas County Board of Supervisors within 60 days as per Pinal Code Section 933(c) 8 PLUMAS COUNTY’S FINANCIAL STATUS
F8:
The Grand Jury found no policy in place requiring the vetting of information and holding of permanent records by the PUSD/PCOE.
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R8:
Gallina LLP Audit Company Audit report 2010-2011 Clean Audit
F9:
The Grand Jury found no existing policies for hiring a Superintendent.
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R9:
HDR Engineering report 2011 Water rate study
F10:
The Grand Jury found that the DAC/7-11 Committees took on huge tasks and did an incredible job. Plumas Unified School District Report
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R10:
Better business Bureau report HDR Engineering rating of A+
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Findings & Recommendations
10 findings
F1:
The HMR Architects report does not address the issue of toxic and hazardous substances, hazardous air emissions, and facilities that produce hazardous materials within a quarter mile of a school.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1:
The Plumas County Grand Jury recommends that the PUSD/PCOE Board, utilizing the District Human Resources staff and legal counsel, formulate a policy meeting all the legal requirements for hiring a Superintendent.
F2:
The HMR architectural study makes no reference to the co-generation plant located at the Sierra Pacific Industries site.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2:
The Grand Jury further recommends that the PUSD/PCOE Board accomplish this task within 90 days of the issuance of this report, and before the hiring of a new superintendent.
F3:
The Grand Jury found that no study was done regarding the safety hazards of either the Pioneer or Quincy Elementary Schools campuses.
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R3:
The Board of Supervisors must install a STRONG leader in the CAO position; a leader of strong moral charter who can stay above and not be swayed by the politics of public office.
F4:
The Grand Jury found no evidence that any specific safety study had been done regarding the co-generation plant.
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R4:
The County needs to adopt a new Sick Leave policy for its employees. A policy that has a “Cap” to the amount an employee can accrue or save over time. This benefit should be used for being sick, not as an additional perk to an employee’s retirement plan. The benefit should be canceled when an employee retires or leaves their job.
F5:
The PUSD/PCOE entered into an agreement with the California School Boards Association (CSBA) to recruit candidates for the position of Superintendent. The recruiting agreement cost the district over $14,000.
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R5:
The County needs to set up a separate Extended Sick Leave policy for its employees. A policy that can accumulate over time to be used for long term illnesses. The benefit should be canceled when an employee retires or leaves their job.
F6:
The Grand Jury found no evidence that a pre-employment background investigation was completed by the CSBA.
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R6:
The Board of Supervisors should initiate long term Strategic Planning Workshops.
F7:
There was a failure by the PUSD/PCOE to verify the background information of the Superintendent, and no information regarding a background investigation was on file at the district offices.
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R7:
The Board of Supervisors must take steps to work together as a cohesive and functional unit. The Grand Jury requests and expects a response for each recommendation herein from the Plumas County Board of Supervisors within 60 days as per Pinal Code Section 933(c) 8 PLUMAS COUNTY’S FINANCIAL STATUS
F8:
The Grand Jury found no policy in place requiring the vetting of information and holding of permanent records by the PUSD/PCOE.
Related Recommendations (1)
R8:
Gallina LLP Audit Company Audit report 2010-2011 Clean Audit
F9:
The Grand Jury found no existing policies for hiring a Superintendent.
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R9:
HDR Engineering report 2011 Water rate study
F10:
The Grand Jury found that the DAC/7-11 Committees took on huge tasks and did an incredible job. Plumas Unified School District Report
Related Recommendations (1)
R10:
Better business Bureau report HDR Engineering rating of A+
∼ June 30, 2012 — G R a N D J U R Y R E P O R T
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Findings & Recommendations
10 findings
F1:
The HMR Architects report does not address the issue of toxic and hazardous substances, hazardous air emissions, and facilities that produce hazardous materials within a quarter mile of a school.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1:
The Plumas County Grand Jury recommends that the PUSD/PCOE Board, utilizing the District Human Resources staff and legal counsel, formulate a policy meeting all the legal requirements for hiring a Superintendent.
F2:
The HMR architectural study makes no reference to the co-generation plant located at the Sierra Pacific Industries site.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2:
The Grand Jury further recommends that the PUSD/PCOE Board accomplish this task within 90 days of the issuance of this report, and before the hiring of a new superintendent.
F3:
The Grand Jury found that no study was done regarding the safety hazards of either the Pioneer or Quincy Elementary Schools campuses.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3:
The Board of Supervisors must install a STRONG leader in the CAO position; a leader of strong moral charter who can stay above and not be swayed by the politics of public office.
F4:
The Grand Jury found no evidence that any specific safety study had been done regarding the co-generation plant.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4:
The County needs to adopt a new Sick Leave policy for its employees. A policy that has a “Cap” to the amount an employee can accrue or save over time. This benefit should be used for being sick, not as an additional perk to an employee’s retirement plan. The benefit should be canceled when an employee retires or leaves their job.
F5:
The PUSD/PCOE entered into an agreement with the California School Boards Association (CSBA) to recruit candidates for the position of Superintendent. The recruiting agreement cost the district over $14,000.
Related Recommendations (1)
R5:
The County needs to set up a separate Extended Sick Leave policy for its employees. A policy that can accumulate over time to be used for long term illnesses. The benefit should be canceled when an employee retires or leaves their job.
F6:
The Grand Jury found no evidence that a pre-employment background investigation was completed by the CSBA.
Related Recommendations (1)
R6:
The Board of Supervisors should initiate long term Strategic Planning Workshops.
F7:
There was a failure by the PUSD/PCOE to verify the background information of the Superintendent, and no information regarding a background investigation was on file at the district offices.
Related Recommendations (1)
R7:
The Board of Supervisors must take steps to work together as a cohesive and functional unit. The Grand Jury requests and expects a response for each recommendation herein from the Plumas County Board of Supervisors within 60 days as per Pinal Code Section 933(c) 8 PLUMAS COUNTY’S FINANCIAL STATUS
F8:
The Grand Jury found no policy in place requiring the vetting of information and holding of permanent records by the PUSD/PCOE.
Related Recommendations (1)
R8:
Gallina LLP Audit Company Audit report 2010-2011 Clean Audit
F9:
The Grand Jury found no existing policies for hiring a Superintendent.
Related Recommendations (1)
R9:
HDR Engineering report 2011 Water rate study
F10:
The Grand Jury found that the DAC/7-11 Committees took on huge tasks and did an incredible job. Plumas Unified School District Report
Related Recommendations (1)
R10:
Better business Bureau report HDR Engineering rating of A+
∼ June 30, 2012 — G R a N D J U R Y R E P O R T
Quick View
Full Details →
Findings & Recommendations
10 findings
F1:
The HMR Architects report does not address the issue of toxic and hazardous substances, hazardous air emissions, and facilities that produce hazardous materials within a quarter mile of a school.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1:
The Plumas County Grand Jury recommends that the PUSD/PCOE Board, utilizing the District Human Resources staff and legal counsel, formulate a policy meeting all the legal requirements for hiring a Superintendent.
F2:
The HMR architectural study makes no reference to the co-generation plant located at the Sierra Pacific Industries site.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2:
The Grand Jury further recommends that the PUSD/PCOE Board accomplish this task within 90 days of the issuance of this report, and before the hiring of a new superintendent.
F3:
The Grand Jury found that no study was done regarding the safety hazards of either the Pioneer or Quincy Elementary Schools campuses.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3:
The Board of Supervisors must install a STRONG leader in the CAO position; a leader of strong moral charter who can stay above and not be swayed by the politics of public office.
F4:
The Grand Jury found no evidence that any specific safety study had been done regarding the co-generation plant.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4:
The County needs to adopt a new Sick Leave policy for its employees. A policy that has a “Cap” to the amount an employee can accrue or save over time. This benefit should be used for being sick, not as an additional perk to an employee’s retirement plan. The benefit should be canceled when an employee retires or leaves their job.
F5:
The PUSD/PCOE entered into an agreement with the California School Boards Association (CSBA) to recruit candidates for the position of Superintendent. The recruiting agreement cost the district over $14,000.
Related Recommendations (1)
R5:
The County needs to set up a separate Extended Sick Leave policy for its employees. A policy that can accumulate over time to be used for long term illnesses. The benefit should be canceled when an employee retires or leaves their job.
F6:
The Grand Jury found no evidence that a pre-employment background investigation was completed by the CSBA.
Related Recommendations (1)
R6:
The Board of Supervisors should initiate long term Strategic Planning Workshops.
F7:
There was a failure by the PUSD/PCOE to verify the background information of the Superintendent, and no information regarding a background investigation was on file at the district offices.
Related Recommendations (1)
R7:
The Board of Supervisors must take steps to work together as a cohesive and functional unit. The Grand Jury requests and expects a response for each recommendation herein from the Plumas County Board of Supervisors within 60 days as per Pinal Code Section 933(c) 8 PLUMAS COUNTY’S FINANCIAL STATUS
F8:
The Grand Jury found no policy in place requiring the vetting of information and holding of permanent records by the PUSD/PCOE.
Related Recommendations (1)
R8:
Gallina LLP Audit Company Audit report 2010-2011 Clean Audit
F9:
The Grand Jury found no existing policies for hiring a Superintendent.
Related Recommendations (1)
R9:
HDR Engineering report 2011 Water rate study
F10:
The Grand Jury found that the DAC/7-11 Committees took on huge tasks and did an incredible job. Plumas Unified School District Report
Related Recommendations (1)
R10:
Better business Bureau report HDR Engineering rating of A+