Napa County Grand Jury
• 2008-2009
Pope Valley Union Elementary School District Final Report
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Findings and Recommendations 11 findings
F1
Basic Aid District a. PVUESD is classified as a “Basic Aid District” thereby receiving money generated from local property taxes. b. property tax revenue accounts for approximately 73 percent of revenue of the District. c. District expense has consistently increased over the past few years.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
PVUESD continue to build reserves to cover the narrowing gap between decreasing revenue and increasing expenses. 14
F2
Property tax revenue increases are likely to subside over the next few years.
Related Recommendations (2)
R1
PVUESD develop a long-term financial plan to cover a budgetary shortfall in the event that property tax revenue begins to subside over the next few years.
R2
PVUESD continue to build reserves to cover the narrowing gap between decreasing revenue and increasing expenses. 14
F3
The District has a healthy financial reserve of $352,019, which is substantially higher than the State recommended level of $53,000.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
The District believes it will be able to meet its financial obligations over the remainder of the 2008-09 fiscal year and the two subsequent fiscal years.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
The current bus barn will not accommodate the larger, new “green” buses.
No recommendations for this finding
F6
There is no multi-purpose room with a capacity to handle the entire student population or function as an indoor area for rainy or very hot day activities or indoor eating area/cafeteria/kitchen.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
PVUESD investigate a way to procure funding for a much needed a multi-purpose room to be used for kitchen/cafeteria; rainy or hot day physical education; art and after-school activities; and an area that can be used by the community during off- school hours.
F7
There are no “Columbine” type locks installed on any of the classroom doors on the campus.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
PVUESD install “Columbine” type locks on all classrooms immediately. COMMENDATION The PVUSD Board is commended for providing each student, grades 5th through 8th, with a laptop in order to facilitate differentiated learning. The teachers are commended for their dedication and professionalism. The District is also commended for purchasing an environmentally friendly school bus fleet. The SSC and the PVSPG are commended for providing funding for many “extras” for the students including the annual field trip to Yosemite for 6th through 8th grade students, and after school programs in sports and the arts. REQUEST FOR RESPONSES The 2008-2009 Napa County Grand Jury requests the following responses:
F8
The water system is old and many of the parts are non-replaceable.
No recommendations for this finding
F9
Napa County Schools do not have access to regular visits from a school nurse.
No recommendations for this finding
F10
PVUESD students are not provided annual substance abuse and drug education.
No recommendations for this finding
F11
PVUESD participates with HMESD, through a Memorandum of Understanding, in a special education program for both Districts and they share a part-time aide.
No recommendations for this finding
Commendations 1
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CM1 Page 19The Superintendent of the PVUESD and the Board of Trustees respond to
No Responses Found 1
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