Napa County Grand Jury
• 2008-2009
Howell Mountain Elementary School District Final Report
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Findings and Recommendations 7 findings
F1
The HMESD is a Basic Aid district, thereby receiving money generated from the Angwin property tax base.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
HMESD closely monitor and maintain reserve accounts as a hedge in the current economic downturn.
F2
In 2000, the HMESD declared bankruptcy.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
Plans be made to accommodate an increase in student population in anticipation of the development of the Eco-Village community.
F3
HMESD now operates in the black with a sizeable special reserve fund of $635,463.13 and a General Fund reserve of $319,097. The reserve acts as a hedge in the event of a reduction in property tax revenue.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
A safe walkway be established between the HMES and the Angwin Teen Center
F4
A recent and total renovation of the school campus has allowed for moderate student growth. However, a planned community development, the Eco-Village, if approved, will substantially impact the District, necessitating additional teachers/staff and classroom space and possibly a new campus.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
The Napa County Sheriff’s Department improve response time to situations involving the safety of the student population in emergency situations. 14
F5
There is no safe pathway between the HMES and the Angwin Teen Center which is utilized for after-school activities.
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
HMESD continue to present the D.A.R.E. program and develop a consistent drug education program to be incorporated into the curriculum each school year. COMMENDATION The 2008-2009 Grand Jury commends the HMESD for the resolution of their financial crisis and for establishing sufficient reserves to insure that the District is able to maintain financial stability. It also commends the District for providing a new and up-to-date campus which is utilized by students and the Angwin community as well. In addition, the teachers, staff, HMEF and local community are to be commended for their support of the HMESD. REQUEST FOR RESPONSES The 2008-2009 Grand Jury requests responses the following responses:
F6
Response time by the Napa County Sheriff’s Department to HMES is between fifteen minutes and two hours.
No recommendations for this finding
F7
The D.A.R.E. program is taught by a retired teacher/policeman on an alternate- year basis .
No recommendations for this finding
Commendations 2
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CM1 Page 19The Superintendent of the HMESD and Board of Trustees to Recommendations 1,2,3,5.
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CM2 Page 19The Napa County Sheriff’s Department to Recommendation 4.
No Responses Found 1
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